Suggested Groups near San Francisco, CA
Shut Up & Write!® Online Events
San Francisco, CA
Go to www.shutupwrite.com/organizers to host events for this Meetup!
At Shut Up & Write, we believe in the power of community—now more than ever. That’s why we’ve set up a variety of accountability structures online to keep you inspired to write from the safety of your home.
Online Events
Organizers can now organize online events through MeetUp. We’ve created a step-by-step guide for organizers to create an online event here.
Virtual Chapter
We’ve launched a Virtual Chapter on our website! Discuss your daily progress, try your hand at a writing prompt, and share writing advice and tips in our new forums.
Word Sprints
What’s a word sprint? We set a timer for 30 minutes and write, then report back with word counts and cheer each other on. Every weekday at 3pm PDT, we’re running #wordsprints on our Twitter account! Join in the fun @shutupwrite.
Monthly Challenges
Sign up for one of our free Monthly Writing Challenges, where we provide prompts for five days or more to inspire your writing.
Tell us your thoughts!
We welcome your suggestions and feedback – we want to support you in your writing practice. Reach out at questions@shutupwrite.com to let us know how we can help or if you’d like to get more involved with our efforts.
The Elizabeth Taylor 50-Plus Network for Gay, Bi & Trans Men
San Francisco, CA
We are a diverse and multicultural social & wellness support network for Men who have sex with Men, Gay/Bisexual/Trans men (FTM), HIV-negative and HIV-positive, 50 years and older in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This group is focused on:
• Developing a plan for health and wellness
• Building friendship and social connection
• Personal 'share and support' groups
• Contributing to our community with volunteer projects that 'make a difference'
• Helping our brothers who need a helping hand
We meet weekly in San Francisco. Participation in this Meetup is subject to the 50-Plus Meetup Guidelines posted in the Files section of this Meetup : http://www.meetup.com/50-Plus-Network-Gay-Bi-Trans-Men-over-50-in-San-Francisco/files.
The Elizabeth Taylor 50-Plus Network is a program of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Visit our website at http://www.50sfnetwork.org
Visit our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/50plusnetwork .
Email us for more information, to register or to RSVP for events at 50PlusNetwork@sfaf.org.
WordPress Social Learning
San Francisco, CA
Whether you’re a first-time blogger or seasoned developer, there’s always more to learn. From community members all over the world, the vast resources available on Learn WordPress will help you learn more about WordPress and teach it to others.
One of the best ways to learn is through social discussions with others. The meetups here bring together people around the content hosted on learn.wordpress.org for live discussions and learning. We share knowledge, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. When you sign up for a meetup, please take the time to watch the suggested workshop(s) in advance where necessary.
WordPress Global Community Sponsors help fund WordPress Meetup groups and WordCamps around the world. Thank you to GreenGeeks, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Bluehost, and GoDaddy Pro for their support!
Trail running, hiking + Yoga (*PRIVATE GROUP, Oakland, CA)
Oakland, CA
NEWS
May 2, 2021
Join us for virtual workouts (YOGA, HIIT, CORE) to support your DIY trail hikes and runs. New in-person events for *FULLY vaccinated (2 WEEKS OR MORE after final shot) members. Check our calendar of events for updates!
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html#vaccinated
January 8, 2021
* PRIVATE GROUP
* FOR CURRENT MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY ONLY, at this time. The group is currently NOT accepting new members due to COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your interest. Virtual workouts will be offered during the pandemic. In the future, we will meet to workout (trail run/walk/hike/bike) outside and eat together again in-person, when it is safe to do so!
Be well and safe. See you in the future!
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TRAIL RUNNING AND HIKING GROUP (TRG) (PRIVATE GROUP)
SF East Bay, CA
"Generations and community running together in nature."
Over 1000 meets and counting since May 2012.
MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
Welcome trail runners and hikers!
All members are expected to be able to read trail maps and be *self-sufficient. This group is for people training for foot races on trail and fitness for other sporting events. Run/walkers of all paces, including: visitors, those returning from pregnancy, breaks, or health issues, and experienced <a href="http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/run-walk/">run-walk-runners are welcome.
* Private and volunteer-run, EARLY AM EXERCISE group based in Oakland and Berkeley area. We run early morning with the occasional cross-training (e.g., YOGA, HIIT, dodgeball, etc.) together! <br>
How yoga can help your running (http://www.runnersworld.com/stretching/yoga-poses-build-strength-running), Runnersworld
* See schedule below.
Photos: Summer training run, Tahoe Rim Trail, CA-NV
Photo: Summer training run on the North Face course, Marin Headlands.
New members
Ability to run-walk or run at least six miles and race goals. Read group requirements and pre-requisites.
We invite new members of all paces to drop-in and attend meets for a free two-week trial. Join us for weekly morning runs, on hilly, rocky dirt trails!
Capacity: 50 members (max.)
FEES (dues)
Two-week free trial membership.
Then, $6 /year to help cover the group's Meetup site at the basic plan rate (and supplies for socials if enough funds are raised for the site).
* Note: Group actually receives only approx. $5 after processing fees.
SCHEDULE
Please join us for our regular weekly early morning group trail runs on:
• 6 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Berkeley, and 10 AM on Sundays (easy) in Oakland or Berkeley.
• Other runs take place in Oakland and in other areas of the East Bay.
ABOUT
Where
Discover and learn local trails using maps, with a group! Trail runs typically take place in the East Bay: Redwood, Strawberry Canyon, Tilden, Cesar Chavez parks. We run in darkness, rain, and/or sun.
What
Regular runs include: weekday morning training runs (5+ miles of trail fartlek, tempo, hill repeats), easy Sundays (~3-7 mi.), and weekend long runs (12 to 30+ mi.) with pace groups as needed. Special runs include: no-drop social runs, Women's, Midsummer Night, and Family Holiday season trail runs/hikes.
Who
We meet out on the trails together for safety and camaraderie.
This is a private, small group of local, active members of various speeds, ages, and abilities. Our active members are family, friends, and neighbors. Members know their own limits and respect them, and practice Leave No Trace. Members participate in-person and train consistently for trail events, 5Ks to ultras (e.g., trail races by Inside Trail Racing, Brazen Racing, The North Face Endurance Challenge, TRT, American River 50, etc.). We also occasionally list cross-training meets (e.g., yoga, hiking, socials, etc.) that support performance and overall well-being.
This group's events, organized by unpaid VOLUNTEERS, are for people who love nature, running on our local East Bay trails, and community. This is not a coached group.
If you are looking for a trail running coach, check out the LMJS website. For evening trail runs, check out Berkeley running club and Salomon run club.
Photo: Morning weekday group, New Year's day run, east bay hills (SF in BG).
Photo: Winter snowshoe trip, Sierra mountains, CA
Photos: Run to the Winter holiday lights night run, Berkeley hills
Race and fitness goals
"Join forces. While many runners embrace the solitude of running, numerous studies highlight the benefits of working out with others, including greater satisfaction with exercise, increased motivation to set and reach goals, and greater consistency." <br> -- The Bliss List, Runner's World
"A race can give you something to focus on, an opportunity to be part of the running community, and a way to celebrate your training." -- Training Tips: Trail Running, Five Tips From Champion Ultrarunner Michael Wardian
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to support and help sustain the running community and environment. Members of our group have volunteered for local community events, such as those by: The North Face Endurance Challenge, East Bay Parks, Girls on the Run, Inside Trail Racing, and International-California Coastal Cleanup by the bay trail.
Our motto: "Run, have fun, respect others, and respect nature!"
(Eat, repeat... :)*
Interested? Join us.
See you on the trails!
Photo: Berkeley-Oakland hills
Photo: Sunol Regional Wilderness
Photo: First TRG group run, training on TNFEC course, Muir Woods, CA
Photo credit: Second and third generation redwoods, Joaquin Miller Park, via City of Oakland.
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Note: If you notice few RSVPs, not to worry. We may be a small group, but we still have dedication, love the trails and plan to be at every meet! (Any meet changes will be posted.)
This group's event details and membership are available only to members for privacy and safety. Powered by: TRG volunteers.
Copyright Trail Running Group, for all TRG content, 2012 to present.
PRIVATE GROUP
#TrailRunningGroup #TrailRunning #California #SanFranciscoBayArea #Oakland #Berkeley
Volleyball. Training and Playing. Ocean Beach, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GROUP?
Training and Playing was started out of the need to have more volleyball training locations available to the average, adult volleyball player. Up until now if you wanted to learn and improve your volleyball skills you would normally look online under “Volleyball in the area”, join a group that seemed appealing, and hopefully be accepted and learn by playing.
You probably found that most groups are looking for players who are intermediate or better. The few groups where beginners are welcome would not really have training available.
With Training and Playing you can get around like minded players who are wanting to train and get to playing as soon as possible. Besides players what else do you need to play volleyball? Balls, nets, courts, training courts, training nets. These are all available upon request.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
IF you are an intermediate or advanced level player who has not found a group of players who are looking to improve their skills, come join us and get better faster.
If you are a novice or beginner who really needs to work on the basics, come join us and quickly get to the next level of play.
If you are a student player who has found that going the club route is way too expensive, come check us out.
If you just want to play volleyball and are a fun and generous person you should definitely come. We’ve been looking for you!
WHAT WILL YOU DO AT THE EVENTS?
First you will set up a training court.
Although this is training the main drill you will do is pepper. Is there a right way to pepper? Check this out: https://youtu.be/k-gqpvFq4Gw
We use pepper to warm up. Here are 12 variations of pepper. Three variations can be done with a net but don’t require a net. bit.ly/3CNO1wl
We then go into cooperative play, using the training court, where we focus on improving one or several skills at a time. You’re essentially peppering or playing; you play every ball as much as possible. It is during this time that you ask the players you’re practicing with for help on improving and you also offer tips that can help your fellow players. Here’s a video of players doing cooperative play. https://youtu.be/0-LPqjsZrPM
Finally, you do competitive play. There are rules bit.ly/2ZrDkky Here are a few videos of players doing competitive play https://youtu.be/Z2dDf7fscDo and https://youtu.be/zugeVkgJU0M
Box Club Social San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Box Club Social lets you meet new people without leaving home! Cool virtual events plus fun boxes delivered to your door equals a new way to socialize & connect! With a curated mix of free and paid events, you'll be able to meet new people in a whole new way.
The pandemic has turned socializing upside down, and it's particularly hard to meet new people. We make it fun to interact with people with similar interests, both locally and across the country.
All of our events are hosted and designed for easy interactions. Whether it's a scavenger hunt from the comfort of your own home, becoming an actor in a vintage radio play, or a gentle evening of arts and crafts, we're sure to have something that you'd like to do. And sure, we do fun things, but more importantly we get to know each other in a safe way.
And the interactions don't have to stop when the Zoom call ends. Our website features messaging and forums so that you can keep talking after the event is over without having to give out your personal information. Finish a conversation started in a room or make a date to meet up at the next social. Our mission is connecting people.
Box Club Social strives to have a mixture of free and paid events. We love our boxes and fill them full of things we think you’ll love, too, While free events don't include our special boxes, many of the paid events will include all of the items you need to participate delivered straight to your door, plus a little extra. But our real mission is to create a vibrant community of people, and money should not be a barrier for anyone being a part of that. So register on our website for free and come to our events at the price point that works for you.
We have many more events than are listed here on meetup. Create a free account at our website at https://boxclubsocial.com/ to see our full calendar, including our box offerings.
As always, you can message us directly if you have any questions or suggestions for new events!
See you soon!
Ann, Founder, Box Club Social
