The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages.  For a more complete listing of all Chapter outings and events see our Calendar. There are many more events on the calendar than it is possible to list on Meetup! Outings are conducted by the San Francisco Bay Chapter's Activity Sections and Regional Groups.  Activity Sections are organized around either an activity, such as hiking or backpacking, or a social theme, such as Sierra Singles.  No m …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Berkeley/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a d …

Get social and exercise :)! Wiser Ball is a sociable, brainy and gentle team sport. It's an equal game for people of all age or any level of fitness. It used to be an ancient game played by kings and elites for strategy practice. It's been revived recently and quickly spread to over than 20 countries. Family, friends, professionals, students, corporations are welcome! Be the pioneers of this re-invented imperial sport! WHY DID I START WISER BALL MEETUP GROUP? I'm always intrigued by activities …

Share a ride to hiking trails, kayaking coves, rivers and other scenic locations. This group is for people who want to use non-profit, for-profit and peer-to-peer car sharing to carpool to the great outdoors. Expect to pay $15-$20 per person for a local day trip and $40-$60 for a weekend trip,  and be cool and responsible about sharing the ride. See the Pages section for more information about car sharing. http://www.meetup.com/Car-Share-to-Wilderness-Collective/about/ Members are welcome and en …

I am looking for East Bay singles over 50 who would like to get together to expand their social network, and are interested in engaging in various types of activities such as dining, concerts (especially jazz, classical, folk, soul, reggae, rhythm and blues), dance performances, exploring San Francisco, political forums with intelligent and articulate leftist-oriented thinkers, flea markets, beading, sightseeing and day trips in and around the SF area. The group is open to all singles, especial …

Chi Kung means vital energy cultivation. It is known to “develop wisdom in the young, increase intelligence and enhance memory and concentration in the middle age, and prolong life in the old”. Stress reduction, Emotional balancing; Increases Vitality, Reverses Aging, Rejuvenate Life Force; Strengthens Immune System; Detoxifies; Improves metabolism; Enhances Sexual Energy; Improves Coordination and Balance; Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries; Pain Relief; Inner Peace and Happiness. How …

Play Waka Kickball in Oakland! The perfect way to make new friends, stay active, and have something fun to do during the week after work!!! kickball.com/caneptune kickball.com/cabayshore

Walkers age 50+ invited to enjoy local nature and good company on free monthly walks, 9 AM Thursday mornings, co-sponsored by Friends of Five Creeks and Albany Senior Center. Walks are generally 3 miles or less. Some are easy and leisurely, others more more quickly and/or involve hills. Choose the ones you want!

Each meet up we will focus on different aspects of treehouse building. Everything from Tree health to tree hardware. We will meet with experts in the field and if we can, visit actual treehouses in the Bay Area! If you just love treehouses and want to know more, a treehouse builder and want to share your skills and experience, or are looking to dive in DIY style, meet up:)! Come share your enthusiasm about treehouse architecture! All are welcome!

We protect and enjoy California native plants together -- go on field trips, enjoy lectures and local hikes. Learn about native plants of the East Bay and beyond with us !

DragonMax is a Dragon Boat Club that practices year-round in Berkeley, California. It is sponsored by the Berkeley Racing Canoe Center (BRCC) and supports many community projects throughout the Bay Area. We welcome all types of paddlers into the club, which fields both competitive and recreational crews for local and out-of-town races. You are invited to join and participate. You'll get a workout while meeting new people. It's a lot of fun!

If you enjoy being surrounded by the immense beauty of nature... If you dream about life in the great wide open... Or if you simply need to get away from IM and Twitter... ...Then join us for a Hikeadelic experience. This group was formed for those who like to be out in nature as much as possible, whether on a nice, warm, sunny day or a rainy and windy morning. There is no absolute standard of fitness required (each hike will have its own subjective rating). All we ask is that you bring a posi …

Join us on yoga inspired adventures leaving from the San Francisco Area. Our group is for anyone craving to get out of the city into nature with the goal of inviting more sweetness into every day. We've created and found the best day trips, urban adventures and international retreats, all inspired by yoga, dance, nature and all those things that invite us to move with more grace. You're invited! No matter what brings you, the yoga, the hot springs, the food, the nature, the people. You're invite …

The Bicycel Trails cpouncil of the East Bay was formed in 1987, and helped to create the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 1988. The work of BTCEB is essential in developing the mountain biking culture and keeping trails open for local mountain biking. The BTCEB Meetup.com group was established by the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (www.btceb.org). and is a tool for bringing us all, veteran and new riders, together for a great time. By joining BTCEB you'll be support …

East Bay Awesome Activities is a group of fun, friendly folks interested in socializing with fellow 20- and 30-somethings at cool events mostly (but not exclusively) in the East Bay. From dinner to drinks, hiking to biking, street fairs to concerts, chances are we're doing it! So join us in the festivities, have an awesome time, and make new friends. Suggesting Events Have an idea for a fun activity? Please feel free to contact the organizer about it. The event could be scheduled, and better ye …

Co-ed Soccer pickup games in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, and the East Bay.

We're a great group of guys who have come together almost every week/weekend now since August 2012 to explore the various trails--in the hills, by the bay, and in between--that are right here at our doorstep in the East Bay.  No heroic mountaineering, just a good solid regular hike, fun companionship, a bit of adventurous exploring now and then, and on occasion, some socializing over food and drink afterward.  Nothing beats the fresh air, the spectacular landscape and views, and making some new …

Hello Golf Enthusiasts, Welcome to the "Hole-In-One" Golf Club. This group is geared towards those who share the passion and desire to have fun, play golf, and improve in this game. We are here to take advantage of playing the best of the best courses in the Bay Area, from SF to East Bay to South Bay, including Stonetree, Wente, Cinnabar Hills, Bayonet/Blackhorse, Quail Lodge, Poppy Hills, Poppy Ridge, Harding, Callippe Preserve, Half Moon Bay, Spanish Bay, and Pebble (??? Hmm). This group will …

This is a group for yogis who are also hikers. We hike, we practice yoga, we meditate, we become friends. Our best sun salutations are in the wilderness where we feel complete and one whole with Mother Earth. Our hikes are challenging but our yoga retreats in the woods and in the mountains are peaceful. Our outings will be in small groups as wilderness and crowds do not go together. I am a member of other meetups and I learned from those experiences. I would like to set up this one differently. …

A group for people who are new to the Bay Area! An Upstate (New York) boy and an Idaho girl got married and moved to Berkeley. Now what?! We know there are lots of other fun, normal people out there who are new to the area and are looking to meet future friends, find great places to hang out and get to know the area. So let's do that! Join on up and we'll create some fun activities for folks who are new here or just looking for new buddies and activities.

Our first Trek will be the Cataract Trail Loop in Marin County. "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone" Join a group of hiking enthusiasts, to explore the beautiful trails of Marin County. Suggestions for hike are welcomed!

Do you like basketball, but can't seem to find a semi-regular pick-up game in Oakland? Would you describe your bball skills, at best, as decent to slightly better than average? Did you play basketball for your high school? Are you in your late 20's or 30's and have seemingly lost a quick first step? Do you enjoy a competitive game, but more than anything, just want to play some solid basketball with a good group of guys and to get in some exercise? Let's make it fun, competitive, fairly regular …

Come join us on local & international photography adventures, classes, workshops, and tons of other photography related events! From photo walks, photography classes, & photo contests to world travel & bay area day trips this is the best group for getting some great shots, learning more about photography, and meeting new people!

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This group encourages members to host activities (meetup events). Hosting here is just doing something that you'll be doing anyway. Invite each other!

Hey soccer gals, tired of playing with smelly, sweaty, ball-hogging guys? Remember the good ol' days when you could play girls soccer in high school? Need some time to sharpen your skills before GGWSL season? Bladium's too expensive? Want to make new friends in the area that play soccer? Let's play women's pickup soccer!! All ages & levels are welcome. This is friendly, non-competitive soccer, we don't keep score and we try not to hurt each other. :) If you are a woman looking to play some fun a …

The San Francisco Bay Area Gay & Lesbian Sierrans is an outings and conservation club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, and our friends. We are an official activities section of the Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Founded in 1986, the Bay Chapter GLS was the Sierra Club's first gay and lesbian activities section. We're still one of the largest of a growing number of GLS chapters around the country. Throughout the year, we sponsor a variety of activities which offer something …

About The Group Richmond Local was formed to get folks living around Richmond (the city not the district) out and about together, getting to know each other and our community better. Join your neighbors for walks in Wildcat Canyon, trips to the wine bar in Pt. Richmond, Potluck Dinners / Movie Nights, or even simply make connections for DIY home projects. Anyone can plan an event! Anyone in the group is welcome (and encouraged!!!) to schedule an event. In keeping with the theme of the group, pr …