Running in local 5K running events.

A place for mom's and kids that want to laugh, play, build friendships and have fun! Im hoping this meetup group will fit the needs of Moms looking for other Mommy friends to connect with and more importantly a place for our kiddos to create relationships in a safe carefree enviorment! Meetups will be fun, local and kept simple. I am open to ideas for fun and safe places for moms to mingle and kids to play. All members can host meetups at their favorite venue or place of choice! A few of our fav …

This running group is open to everyone, newbies who have never run before and looking to start, weekend joggers, or seasoned marathoners looking for the renewed inspiration that comes from the companionship of other runners sharing their passion for this sport. It's all about making friends who run and running with friends we make. We'll share our knowledge on exercise, weight loss, gear, training tips and techniques, racing, injury prevention and recovery, all while sharing a good run. Distan …

People who have lost their spouses and want to connect with others who share the same circumstances. A network group that can help each other through daily life.

This group is for people who like to learn, have fun & stay healthy. Tai Chi is a fun & effective way to build a healthy body and a strong mind. All fitness levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

We are a group of taiji (tai chi)  enthusiasts who together practice Traditional Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), under the tutelage of Master Wang Hai Jun, whom we host three times a year. Between his visits, Marc and Leslie , senior students of WHJ, lead classes providing detailed instruction in the principles and practice of Chen Taiji. If you are interested in cultivating physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the practice of taiji with a small group of devoted practitioners …

Joining is simple and membership is free!  We are a friendly group of bike enthusiasts! Casual, relaxed rides for fun and recreation all over the Farmington Valley/Hartford/Manchester area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! So if you feel it is more than just the bike ride that matters, then this group is for you. This group is for cyclists who are least 18 years of age, looking for fun, fellowship and fitness. It's not about cool gear or speed - this is all …

Hello! This is a bicycle and outdoor group for those interested in biking for health, the beauty of nature and the company of friendly people. See a little piece of New England on a bicycle! Our activities emphasize a casual, slower but steady pace of cycling. Occasionally, we do other types of biking, such as offroad bicycling and larger, organized cycling events. We also try to schedule other types of events, such as kayaking and social gatherings, and hopefully during the winter, schedule out …

Come join fellow enthusiasts of the Brazilian Martial Art known as Capoeira. Capoeira is a beautiful and graceful art form that fuses dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. Lots of its history could be heard through the music of Capoeira. To fully understand its power and energy you have to witness it first hand. Everybody receives a warm welcome whether you're completely new to Capoeira, or have some experience in other martial arts, dances, or acrobatics. Its a great way to meet and interac …

The concept: gather for 2 to 4 hours in and around the Pioneer Valley in Western Mass. We're interested in getting outdoors and having fun. A little bit of fitness, a little bit of nature, a little bit of camaraderie. Occasionally there will be hikes for people who want more of challenge and a more advanced hike. Our mission: meet fellow hikers, and experience the beauty of nature and discover new places.

This is a hiking group for people who, like me, hike at a slow and steady pace. I love the outdoors and I love hiking, but am often lagging behind. However, like the tortoise, I keep a steady pace and always get there in the end. We will do mostly medium-length hikes ( 4 - 6 miles) with elevation gains of under 1500 feet and a pace of book time +50%. Most hikes will be within a couple of hours drive from Worcester (there is another MeetUp for slower hikers that does hikes in White Mountains) but …

Welcome to Worcester's Professional Young Lesbian Group! Young professionals often feel the need to drive to Boston in order to go to LGBTQ specific events just so that they can feel like they belong to a community. There is a community of women right here in Worcester that identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender or queer (genderqueer individuals also welcome). Whether you are single or part of a couple; out or not out; looking to make friends or hoping to connect and network with others …

A Bold Adventure A Group of Intrepid Hikers Intrepid = Adventurous. A group for anyone who love a good hike. Difficulty level of hikes will vary throughout the hiking season, though please note focus of group is hiking not walking. Generally speaking every hike has uneven terrain and some basic navigating of terrain is quite necessary. Most hikes are moderate/challenging difficulty and standard pace is 2 mile per hour and occasionally fast pace of 3 miles per hour. This not a running group but a …

I'm calling this a "mini" pub crawl because it involves visiting one restaurant....not multiple bars.  There are so many restaurants in the Shrewsbury Street area of Worcester, for starters, that I have not tried, so I thought I would combine exercise with trying a different restaurant each walk.  We will start at the restaurant of choice (suggestions are welcomed), go for a walk and end up back at the restaurant for appetizers and beverages.  Let's get together for a walk...approximately 1 to 2 …

2,974 RSVPs Since May 5th - #1 Most Active Sports MeetUp - #3 Most Active of all MeetUps (100 miles around Northborough, MA....on Sept 30, 2012). Play2Help.org is a Social Enterprise that donates to Schools, Colleges & Sports Clubs to help promote Sports for Health, Fun & Friendship. Please suggest any Sports Meetups that will help achieve this goal.

Are you an active person who is always up for a new adventure? If you are looking to join a group that is friendly, safe, and a lot of fun this would be a excellent choice. I am looking to find a group of people that like to do all different activities such as SKING! (just in case that wasn't already clear) , climbing, Yoga, Frisbee, roller coasters, movies, Djembe etc. If you are interested in an event that is scheduled please RSVP so I know to keep a eye out for you.

We are a group of people from the Berkshires, Massachusetts and nearby towns who have joined together to hike regional trails, meet new people, and have fun. We have beginners, intermediates and advanced hikers who all want to explore and conquer the regional trails. Ages range from 25 and up. If you want to join us, please chime in and test us out on one of our upcomming hikes. One of our rules is that if you RSVP "YES" and don't show two times in 3 months, you will be placed on a waiting list  …

About Us... The Connecticut Hiking Alliance is the place for active hikers who enjoy each other's company both on and off the trail. We believe that hiking, backpacking, snow shoeing, river sports, or any other type of out door adventures are made better when combined with social events where we can get together for a drink or a meal and relive the day's exploits. Based in Connecticut our activities will range throughout New England. We are a community that seeks to be inclusive, diverse and f …

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WISHING TO JOIN THE LIVING DHARMA CENTER'S MEETUP SITE: While we are open to all those genuinely interested in authentic, meditation-based Zen practice, membership in this Meetup site requires personal instruction in zazen by our teachers before approval. We are not an educational, philosophical or social-networking group and we use Meetup specifically for communications and scheduling notification. For additional information about our group, please see our websit …

Hello, This groups purpose is to bring together lesbians of color (African American, Latina, Multi-Racial, Native American ect) who would like to meet and socialize with other lesbians of color in a safe,friendly and nonjudgmental atmosphere. The group is not a place for dating so if those are your intentions this group is not for you. I started this group in hopes of bringing women of color together for socializing, community activities and events, plays,movies or just hanging out. If this soun …

We are a (Boroughs & Worcester General) area group of women (all ages) who want to get out anytime to have some fun.  Outings can be a lunch, dinner, hiking, movie matinees, nature walks for photography buffs, shopping, dancing, day trips, traveling, etc...?  You can be single, divorced, widowed, retired, working, whatever ~ you just feel the need to bond with other women and make new friends!

HELLO AND WELCOME! This is a positive and fun group for those who want to share, explore, learn and grow both personally and spiritually. All of us are at different stages on our spiritual paths, from those just beginning to those who have been on it for several years. This is an interesting time, where many are experiencing a “spiritual awakening” to other possibilities, where they seek a greater understanding, knowledge, and awareness in their lives from a spiritual, holistic, or metaphysical …

Let's get moving together! Let's go hiking, bike riding or kayaking; let's workout at a gym together, get a weekly walking group going, go out dancing or try a yoga class. And when we're done moving let's continue the fun...playing board games, partying, eating good food together, sharing our wisdom with each other, or just hanging out. If you don't have people to do fun stuff like this with....well now you do! We don't care what you look like - whether you are big, small, skinny or tall - as lo …

This group is for anyone that is planning to compete in an obstacle course / adventure race such as Tough Mudder, Spartan, Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, etc. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to improve last years finish time or a total newbie that has never ran in a 5k... we can scale a workout to your ability level. As a endurance/triathlon coach and competitive mountain runner I know what it takes to finish some of the toughest races that New England has to offer. All group training se …

Come together with others to explore, and play Capoeira - a Braizilan Martial Art that combines self defense, music, dance, and acrobatics. We welcome everyone. Beginner, Advanced, or completely new to Capoeira - we'd love to have you! About Us Omulu Capoeira Guanabara group is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and educating the art of Capoeira, and using Capoeira as a tool for empowerment. After training with Mestre Preguiça for many years and leading a group in Madison, Wisconsi …

Charity Riders is a group for cyclists who participate and would like to meet up with other solo riders at charity rides and races. It's for spreading the word about worthy causes and letting other riders know the all-important what, when, where and how much info. It's open to all cyclists, whether you ride a 100 mile or a 5 mile loop. All group members will be given organizer privileges so that they can add their favorite events. If you organize a Meetup, make sure you include event registratio …

The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

This club is intended for people who desire fast-paced walks to music (personal IPods), that will range from 3-10 miles in length. At about 16-18 minutes per mile, the walks will take place in various areas of Longmeadow as well as at Skinner Mountain in South Hadley. I am also planning overnight camping trips in Cape Cod (Nickerson State Park), where we will continue our fast-paced walks on the seemingly endless shores of Nauset Beach. Of interest, is that on selected walks, we will do very sho …