When you're not in school and don't have kids (or sometimes if you have kids!) or when you're new in town, it can be difficult to make new people. Lets meet up, hang out and,have fun in Sonoma (and sometimes Marin) county. Activities might include dinner and a movie, happy hour, brunch, coffee, wine tasting, exercise classes, running, live music, shopping, games, exploring downtown, picnics, ice/roller skating, rock climbing, watching a play... and more things fun! This group is geared for peopl …

This is a group for those who feel interpersonally or emotionally in the range 10-20ish (despite being 18 or over in body), and find it difficult to connect socially in the "default" 20s (or older) culture of bars and pre-established groups of friends. If you see kids playing in the park and wish you could be like them, or dream of going back to a middle or high school dance because you wonder why the guys or girls around you don't act like they did back then, this is the group for you. You may …

Tired of NOT meeting people online? Tired of writing emails and not getting responses? Wish you could get that special someone's attention? My friends and I (both male and female) want to have fun meeting new people and make that Love Connection. When you join the group you can post a profile and view the other "Fools for Love" attending the gathering. You'll also get invitations to private parties, VIP, and other FUN events. You are welcome to invite your friends so pass this along to people y …

Weekend hiking with the canine companion(s) and socializing with other hikers in the community. One doesn't have to be a dog owner to be a member; just someone who likes hanging around dogs and the outdoors. Since I'm still learning the area, I will be posting dog-friendly hiking trails from www.bahiker.com, but other suggestions are welcome and encouraged. My partner and I have a senior Corgi, so most hikes will be low-key and fall within beginner-to-intermediate levels. The majority of the hi …

Come Join us!  "We Just wanna Have FUN" is a Marin County social group for girls and guys in their 30s and 40s. This group is all about making new friends and doing activities like, happy hour, going to the movies, getting together for brunch, triva and and much much more mainly within the Marin area. Cheers! Lisa

Do you like wine? Are you female? Then join us as we explore wine country! You don't have to know anything about wine, just have a sense of adventure and positive attitude. I'm not a wine instructor, so I won't be lecturing anyone about wine. We can ask our wine pouring person any questions and learn quickly that way. We will be exploring Napa and Sonoma counties while making new friends and having fun, so get off the couch and join us! Some ideas for future meetups including wine are: wine and …

"There's a community of the spirit. Join it and feel the delight.." This ancient invitation from beloved poet Rumi still echoes true. This group is for anyone who is interested in Sacred Poetry and participating in other meaningful gatherings in the spirit of community and friendship.

Nature Play is committed to family fun in the great outdoors. We host regular meanderings around Marin County for families with kids of all ages. Nature Play is all about taking time to build a fort with sticks, explore a creek, dig in the dirt, overturn some rocks, feel the wind on your face, get eye-to-eye with a new bug friend—activities that are respectful and inclusive of even the littlest adventurers. We welcome one and all to unplug and get outside together!

Welcome single parents! We are North Bay Single Parents (NBSP), the northern partner of the Bay Area Single Parents (BASP) Meetup group. NBSP extends from San Francisco to as far north as Santa Rosa, while BASP covers the entire Bay Area, with most of its activities centered in the Peninsula and South Bay. Combined, we have exceeded 1,500 members and continue to grow. We strongly recommend you also join BASP. Please go to their site to register there: http://www.meetup.com/BayAreaSingleParents/ …

Welcome to NorCal Women's Clothing Exchange Group (NCWCEG)! We love clothing and get together several times a year to share and exchange the best of the clothing we have but don't wear. Exchanges are centrally located in Sonoma and Marin Counties and hosted by members. Here's the deal: 1) check out your closet(s)  2) Bring the absolute best clean, nice clothes, shoes, costume jewelery, hats, scarves, yoga clothes, jackets, vests, dresses of all types, in nice, clean bags. Have things folded and …

Group restricted to ages 21 – 40 for NEW registrations We love the coastline, beaches, rolling hills, waterfalls, cliffs, wildlife, and great food. Come out and join us on one of our excursions! A Trail for Everyone Most of our hikes will take place in or around the North Bay area. Types of trails will include: Short out and backs or loops Full day hikes Urban hikes Casual strolls Challenging trails When Do We Eat? Sometimes we will eat on the trail, sometimes after the hike, possibly …

This is a group of friends who get together to walk for fitness after 5:00PM, during the work week in Marin.  We are FASTER walkers that DO NOT stop to smell the flowers or take time to look at the sunsets.  We are friends who like to walk with others for fitness for one hour. What we mean by fast:  We can hold a conversations, but your heart rate will increase and you will sweat!  We are not runners or speed walkers but we all have been told "gosh, you walk fast".  We will leave you in the dust …

I am a first time mom to a super active little guy-- we are always looking for new and fun things to explore as well as frequenting our "regular" spots! Joining friends, old and new, makes even an routine trip to the park more fun, right? If you are looking for playdates, friends to meet for outdoor activities, rainy day creative activities, mom's night out, shared support and information-- please join! Looking forward to meeting little people and parents too!

I wanted to form a group of 30’s to 40’s something, fun and energy filled people (singles or couples) who are looking to meet some new friends. Maybe you've drifted from the social scene a little bit last year for any number of reasons - you are new to the area, got consumed with work or family, a love interest didn’t work out, whatever. If you simply want to get back in the groove and restore that bounce in your life while exploring Marin County and SanFrancisco with a new circle of friends, th …

The North Bay Mahjong club is an open and friendly group of Mahjong players based in Novato, CA. The group organizer, Chris Larkin, has been playing many forms of the Chinese rummy tile game for many years and has self taught himself many styles of play. Even if you have never played the game before and are just curious about it, you are more than welcome to attend any of our teaching meetups. Most American's have only experienced Mahjong by playing the simple tile matching solitaire computer ga …

I am new in town and wanting to meet other fabulous and fun 50+ girlfriends to hang out with in Petaluma ! I am hoping to make new women friends. My moto "Girls just wanna have fun". I hope to create a circle of genuine mature women, who would like to gather once a month for an inexpensive evening of laughs, good conversation over dinner/drinks ! I am a married 57 year old women who's heart is filled with passion and love! I am a lady with a great sense of humor, who enjoys a good glass of wine/ …

We're connecting the Bay Area community to leading social and educational events. Events are hosted at Gathering Thyme in Marin and other venues. The goal is to educate and support the health and wellness of our diverse Bay Area community. We are committed to helping you discover your natural ability to care for your health and the health of your family, friends and community. We do this through our high quality FREE weekly events as well as affordable educational programs. We host speakers from …

Remember the local Drive-In? Mom's station wagon, a blanket and some popcorn in the back? Well, the North Bay MOBILE DRIVE-IN is for you! We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama! It's totally FREE and as simple as pointing your car at the side of a building, tuning your radio to 88.3 FM and sitting back for a classic style drive-in experience.   There's even a concession stand and donations are always welcome to offset our costs. We …

The Geekery is a community collective providing opportunities for geeks to share similar interests and fulfill their socialization needs. We are up for anything in the realm of geekiness including (but not limited to): - Board Games/RPG's - Video/PC Games (including Rock Band) - Magic/Pokemon/TCG Games - Book Readings and Discussions - Cartoons/Anime - Nerf Battles - Crafting - SciFi/Fantasy movies/books/TV series These could be group activities or just topics for discussion. Feel free to post i …

Vegan and own a business? Operate a business that caters to vegan customers? Thinking of starting a vegan-oriented business? This group is dedicated to supporting veganism by helping vegan-friendly businesses to thrive. Let's support each other in our endeavors to build conscious and socially responsible endeavors that further vegan ideals, help fellow vegans as well as the general population, and better the planet. Focus on business strategy and marketing, especially direct marketing an …

Clay Busters Trap Skeet and Sporting Clay shooters. This sport Builds Self Confidence and skill. Having the discipline to Hit a moving target makes you feel good. Open to men and women boys and girls minors must be accompanied by an adult. We meet-up at different ranges for clay busting. Average cost is about $17 per round of 25 shots in a round. Beginners can take lessons from a certified master. Number one rule is gun & range safety. bring your shotgun if you have one. Starting time is 10am en …

Let's go explore everything that Marin has to offer! We will be doing happy hours, outdoor activities, live music shows, karaoke, festivals and many more. This group is open to people who live/ work or play in beautiful Marin County! Most of our Meetups will take place in Marin, with the occasional weekend trip outside of Marin. This group is open to anyone in their 20 & 30's who is looking to make new friends and do fun activities together. I will be setting up a few Meetups, but feel free to s …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting out of the house to enjoy life. Going for a walk, out for dinner, out for coffee, out dancing, to a theater, a live show, travel, etc. I started this group because I would like to meet other moms in my neighbohood who would like to socialize and meet new friends. I'm looking forward to start this new adventure.

Active 20-30 inspires diverse 20-39 year-olds to Make a Difference through volunteering, fundraising, as well as being positive examples and role models for local children. Active 20-30 also gives members the opportunity for personal development and leadership growth. All the while, having fun with fellow members and members of the community! The Petaluma Active 20-30 #30 is open for both men and women in their 20s and 30s that want to get involved in their community by fundraising, supporting o …

Conscious couples looking to meet new friends and have fun. From fun nights out on the town for great restaurants, theater, comedy and live music, to outdoor activities like hiking, camping, canoeing and boating, we do it all, but the focus is always on getting to know each other better and having a good time. While our personal preference is to attract couples mostly in their 30's, 40's and early 50's, this group is open to conscious couples of any age who are emotionally  and environmentally c …

Hi Folks!! I've always been a "people connecter".  I found my sisters first boyfriend at the beach at the age of 9 and he dubbed me "Little Miss Matchmaker".  What I do best is connect people!! After being single, in dysfunctional relationships and then single, I finally met my fiance at one of my Cuddle Parties in 2011!!!  We did a HAI workshop (www.hai.org) in May 2012 and then went to Hawaii where he popped the question.  We get along fabulously, communicate clearly, have no drama and don't f …

We will meet  for some friendly socializing and fun game playing.  Our original group started with Scrabble.  We are now expanding  to include other fun games such as Boggle, Rummikub, Charades, hearts.  Does anyone know how to play Euchre??

Enjoy a fun Weekday evening , or perhaps a Saturday of boardgames. We're a Marin based group that meets roughly every week or two to enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere of casual tabletop board games as Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, Risk, Power Grid, etc. -  and card games such as Apples to Apples, Dominion, Taboo, Cranium, Trivial Pursuit and Tichu along with old fav's like Hearts, Spades and Cribbage. Remember when you come to a Meetup to bring a few of your own games. Join us if you like board …