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See all- 🎉 New Beginnings Monthly Night Out at Fieldwork in San Mateo! 🍺 🥨Fieldwork Brewing Company, San Mateo, CA
🎉 MAY Monthly Night Out – Celebrating Fresh Starts! 🎉
Join us for another lively evening at Fieldwork Brewing Company in San Mateo—where good vibes, fun games, and great conversations are on tap!
This time, we're stepping up the fun with Bocce Ball and Cornhole, so get ready for some friendly competition in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
📍 Where: Fieldwork Brewing Co., 3030 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA
📅 When: Thursday, May 15 – Arrive by 5:30 PM sharp to jump right in!Here’s what’s lined up:
✔️ Bocce Ball showdowns ⚪ – whether you're in it to win it or just playing for laughs
✔️ Cornhole challenges – bring your A-game or just your sense of humor
✔️ Craft brews and refreshing drinks – including non-alcoholic options
✔️ Tasty house-made pizzas, salads, and small plates
✔️ A welcoming space to unwind with old friends and meet new onesFieldwork's spacious outdoor beer garden has everything we need—bocce courts, corn hole lanes, and plenty of room to relax and connect.
Need a quick refresher on the games?
🔗 How to play Backyard Bocce Ball (3 min video)
🔗 Basic Rules of Bocce
🔗 How to play Cornhole (1.5 min video)
🔗 Official Cornhole Rules & ScoringWant to know more about Fieldwork Brewing Company?
🔗 About Fieldwork
🔗 Fieldwork Food menu
🔗 Fieldwork Beverage menu💌 RSVP now! Spots fill up fast, and we don’t want you to miss out.
⚡ Arrive on time (5:30 PM) to get the most out of the evening.
✨ Bring your good vibes—this night’s all about connection and fun!Can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
Parking:
Your best bet is street parking on Delaware Avenue or at the Caltrain Station on E. 28th Avenue, a few blocks away. The station entrance is between Delaware Ave and El Camino Real, next to the (train) overpass.Public Transportation:
The San Mateo/Hillsdale Caltrain station is on E. 28th Avenue and El Camino Real, only a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) to Fieldwork Brewing Company. Find your best travel times here: Caltrain Schedules.🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $10–$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a few events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
Prefer Venmo or Zelle? Text 650-504-8444🔴 Liability Disclaimer
By participating in any NB Social Event, you and your guest(s) RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home. - 🥐 🥪☕️ Saturday morning coffee at Franklin Street CafféFranklin Street Caffe, Redwood City, CA
Kick off your weekend with our legendary Saturday morning coffee hangout!
Here's the deal:
👉 Drop in whenever you can—no pressure, just good vibes.
👉 Bring friends! The more, the merrier (bonus points if they’re coffee lovers).
👉 Say hi to new faces—we're all about making everyone feel like part of the crew.We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and (when the calendar gets fancy) 5th Saturday of each month. Come for the coffee, stay for the laughs (and maybe a pastry or two). Your Saturday mornings just got WAY better! ☀️
Learn more about Franklin Street Caffé on Yelp.
🔴 Support Our Group We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $10–$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
🔴 By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
- Fast Times Plays "Rock the Dock" in Redwood City!Redwood City Seaport, redwood city, CA
Join your New Beginnings friends for music and dancing on the water at the scenic Port of Redwood City!
This performance is part of the Port of Redwood "Rock the Dock" concert series. From today’s high-energy dance hits to the nostalgic Rock n’ Roll classics, Fast Times has been performing power-packed songs from the discographies of Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Prince, Guns n’ Roses, No Doubt, Bon Jovi, Journey, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Bruno Mars, The Temptations, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Lizzo, and Dua Lipa – just to name a few.
For over 25+ years, they’ve brought down the house with audiences in the thousands at Levi’s Stadium, Avaya Stadium, Oracle Park and The Venue at Thunder Valley. Fast Times has also opened for legendary acts like Gladys Knight, Blue Oyster Cult, Sister Sledge, 98 Degrees and more.
Event Details
- Arrival Time: 3:00 PM – come early to claim a spot and help hold space for the group
- Show Time: 3:30 PM
- Location: Port of Redwood City – our group gathers to the left of the stage, just behind the twin palm trees near the food truck
- Look for: Nancy and Barb (wearing a colorful bead necklace)
🪑 What to Bring
- A chair for yourself
- Food and drinks (for yourself or to share!)
ℹ️ More Info
Check out the Port's Rock the Dock concert series web page – including info on each week's band – here. All concerts take place on Saturdays.📱 Day-of Text Contact
650.868.6802 or 408.857.5572🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. If you haven’t donated in 2025, please consider a $10–$20 cash contribution (with your name) given directly to the event host. New? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
Prefer Venmo or Zelle? Text 650-504-8444🔴 Liability Disclaimer
By participating in any NB Social Event, you RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home. - Sunday Morning Hike for Divorced Dads at Sawyer Camp TrailSawyer Camp Trail, San Mateo, CA
🔷 This event is cross-posted from New Beginnings Relationship Support. To RSVP, click here: Sunday Morning Hike for Divorced Dads at Sawyer Camp Trail. 🔷
Come join fellow Divorced Dads at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings for a one-hour (3 mile total) hike on Sawyer Camp Trail along stunning Crystal Springs Reservoir! We're a bunch of divorced guys with kids (of all ages).
Rest assured, we're just as flawed and horrible as you (worse, even), and we've all experienced the "divorce hell" you're going through: angry ex-spouses, traumatized kids, shattered dreams, judges and attorneys, the legal process, divorce poison, alienation, work stress, spouse and child support, watching the money disappear, on-line dating, getting your mojo back, and that fantastic, occasional "I-got-out-of-jail" feeling.
You'll feel great afterwards because you got: (a) your butt out of bed; (b) your face out of the fridge; (c) your mouth off the bottle, bong or both; (d) your brain off the TV or Internet; (e) your hand off your privates; (f) three miles of exercise and fresh air; (g) a great start to a brand new day; and (h) a thing or two off your mind.
We'll meet at the south trailhead of Sawyer Camp Trail (Mapquest address: "950 Skyline Boulevard, Burlingame" [NOT Skyline Drive, and NOT Daly City]). Meet by the restrooms inside the gate. We'll start walking promptly at 9:30 (so plan to get there a few minutes early). We'll be done by 10:30.
Note:
(1) Divorced Dads only. No women, no kids, and - sorry - no dogs;
(2) We'll walk rain or shine. 3 miles total (1.5 miles out-and-back);
(3) There's plenty of parking;
(4) There are bathrooms;
(5) Cell phone reception on the trail is spotty;
(6) There are no water fountains; BYO water if you'd like some.Upcoming Hikes are scheduled at this same location:
Every Sunday in 2025.🔷 This event is cross-posted from New Beginnings Relationship Support. To RSVP, click here: Sunday Morning Hike for Divorced Dads at Sawyer Camp Trail. 🔷
🔴 By participating in any NB Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
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