Suggested Groups near California

PhirSe- New Beginning

Fremont, CA

Phirse is a global Support group for Divorced, Separated after marriage and Widowed.

To join this group you must be:

1. Divorced/Separated/Widowed? 

2. Willing to to connect with others with similar life experiences to socialize and make friends.

3.NOT a dating group.

You can join from anywhere in USA, Canada, Australia or EU.

 Let's get together for a better life post-divorce, separation, or loss of a spouse. We know how hard life can be during and after such life changing experience for us and our kids. We know it’s not easy to feel this pain and grief for those who didn't travel this path and not even our close family/friends. We will organize events that will help us support each other. If you have kids, we know how important it must be for you to support them. If you do not have kids, you are probably lonely and can find friends here. It's a new beginning to a beautiful life. 

  We host dinners, movies, hiking, clubbing, dancing, singing, picnics, kids, and cultural events. If you would like to see any events of your interest, please share your ideas with the organizers. You are also welcome to host any events you like. We encourage and appreciate the initiative to keep the group engaged and energized. 

Vision:

Enrich the lives of all fellow members in their journey to happiness through mutual respect and care.

Why Guideline: 

We pride ourselves in the diversity of our amazing membership. Currently, our group has members from multiple country of origins, races, ethnicity and color. We want to continue to be known for our inclusiveness. To maintain a supportive environment for all members, we abide by certain guidelines, both in our face to face (in-person and virtual) interactions and in our online messages. 

PhirSe Meetup Guidelines:

1.  Respect and care for each other

2.  This is a support group, NOT a dating group.

3.  Maintain a fun environment.

4.Zero tolerance to Harassment

PhirSe Chat Guidelines:

1.  Please avoid religious and political discussions and posts (even if they are just jokes) in the group messages. As mentioned, we have members from very diverse backgrounds and we do not want to inadvertently offend anyone on these topics. 

2.  Please do not send private messages to any member before meeting them in events. If a member requests that you stop personal messaging, please respect their wishes. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.

3.  If you feel strongly about any post, please send a personal message to the group admin or directly to the person who sent the post, instead of responding to the group, where all members can view an exchange of conflict. Admins will try to manage resolutions offline and we ask that you do the same.

4.  Please do not post anything with explicit content (profanity, sex, violence) in any of the groups.

Disclaimer: 

1. We do not accept ex-es in the group. Whoever joins first says in the group.

 2. Information provided on this meet-up is not intended to be advice of any kind including; legal, medical, or other specialty services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate professionals. The organizers, members, and venues are not responsible in any way shape or form for anything that happens to you while at any event. We specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss, risk, injury, or even death which may incur as a direct or indirect result of the use of any of the material or services provided on the meet up. By joining our meetup, you agree to release the Organizers, Sponsors, Volunteers, and Members from ANY responsibility, liability or claim in law or in equity. If you DON'T agree to these terms, please DO NOT join our meetup.

659 members · Private

Fore Right Golf Club

San Jose, CA

This group is for folks who love golf and are looking for a judgment-free zone to learn and improve their game.

Events: <br> We will reserve tee times for 9 or 18 holes courses every week. We might meet for practice sessions at the range occasionally too.

Who should join the group: <br>A) people who've practiced at the driving range a few times at least. <br>B) if you haven't played a complete round yet, it's totally fine. You're welcome to play your first round with us. <br>C) If you're really good at golf (5hcp or lower), you're welcome to join us and teach us more about the game. <br>D) If you're a positive and fun person. Golf is supposed to be a stress buster. You know what I mean.

The members will be charged an annual fee of $11.50 to be a member of this group. Members are expected to pay the green fee at the course. <br>This group is not associated with any business entity.

56 members · Private

Fun, Feisty and Over 40

Pleasanton, CA

First due to covid, we ask that all our members are vaccinated so that we do not pass covid to unvaccinated people, Please add that in the comments so we know or send the organizer a private message.

Don't let our name fool you. This group is for WOMEN in our 50's , 60's' and more! We are married and single, widowed and divorced, working and retired.  We build friendships and a strong sense of belonging.

We are constantly on the go. Movie nights, eating out, BUNCO, book club, bowling, hiking, walking, potlucks, just to name some recent events. We welcome and encourage suggestions from our members. What do you want to do? Let us know, choose a date and place and we will get it set up.

We also do volunteer work to help those in our community.  This group is all about US and we make it whatever we want it to be.

Our events are mostly in the East Bay, we have events mostly in the Tri-Valley area, and more, all depending on what people want to do. At times, we also go to San Francisco, Casino trips, musicals, plays and more.

Please be sure to have a look at our guidelines and a more.

One more thing. we collect dues of $10 per year. After your first event, you will be asked to pay the organizer. We also ask that you attend an event within the first 30 days.

The dues are strictly for Meet Up administrative fees, deposits and sometimes supplies for events and a big themed party during the year. We hope to see you soon!

84 members · Private

The Tribe of Monterey County

Salinas, CA

Hi Ladies, have you been looking for your tribe? Look no further :)

We are a group of gals from all walks of life who have been lucky enough to find each other to engage in Fun, Friendship & Laughter!

We range from mid 40's & above from as far as Gilroy to Carmel Valley. We share in a mutual interest of finding time in our busy lives to support & spend time with each other engaging in positive, fun, activities that range from dining, hiking, festivals, bunco & anything else that pops in the area that sounds like FUN to take a break for some much needed girl time!

Don't be shy! If you have an idea, see something cool, want to try something for the first time we're here to post it & support you; just email & we will work together to plan the event!

Please note, we require that you post a picture of yourself when requesting membership for the safety of our members & so we recognize you at your first event :)

33 members · Private

Potlatch

San Francisco, CA

Potlatch is holding Pitch and Q&A sessions with investors every weekday!

550 members · Public

Golf with Tosh & Friends

Sunnyvale, CA

This group is for players who take golf seriously but like to have fun on the course. At this time we play 18 holes on weekdays and 9 holes on weekends mostly.

The annual membership is $7 and payable via Paypal or Venmo. You will be on waitlist while we wait for your dues. Our fiscal year is July-1 to June-30.

All skill levels are welcome to join but beginners should avoid 18 holes.

We play Deep Cliff in Cupertino almost every Friday, other 18 hole courses during the week, and Sunken Gardens in Sunnyvale often on weekends.

It is also desired/expected that members establish a golf index to participate in tournaments.

You will be added to the group once your dues are paid.

55 members · Private

Bay Area Girls Who Love Wine

Cupertino, CA

Calling all ladies who love wine, wine tasting, and wineries and who would enjoy sharing the local wine scene with others who share your passion for a great glass of vino.

Join small meetup events at local wineries and wine tasting rooms throughout the month. Group size will be 4-6 participants allowing you to get to know everyone attending and enjoy an intimate conversation with your wine.

Events each month include Testarossa JRS tastings and Wine Bar 107 gatherings, Picchetti Hiking and Picnic, and wine tasting at various local wineries in the South Bay and Penninsula.

This group is open to women 21+, backgrounds, etc.

166 members · Public

PLEASANTON PICKUP SOCCER GROUP

Pleasanton, CA

Welcome to our pickup futbol group!

There is nothing better than people coming together for the sheer joy of...well, having fun! Fun is what futbol is all about. Yes, it's competitive and it's engaging! But, above all, its simply fun! That is why I would like to invite people like you, who share my love of the game, to come join us. Our games are usually held on weekdays and weekends. Keep an eye on the meetup site for details.

The group is entirely co-ed and all skill levels are invited. We do have a few basic ground rules that help to keep our games fun and safe. They're listed below. You'll need to read them and agree to follow them at all times in order to join our. I invite you to come join us.

We only ask for a small $10 per year contribution to help cover the cost of goals & other equipment.

VENMO ACCOUNT: @PickUpSoccer

_Tarás <br> Group Organizer

GROUP RULES <br>PLEASANTON PICKUP SOCCER GROUP

Each player, whether brand new or fairly seasoned, should know what to expect when he/she comes to our games. For that to happen, each player has to know the group rules. So, take a minute to read through the rules below.

RSVP ASAP

It’s a must to play. Your RSVP reserves your spot on the field for you and your guest(s), but only if you arrive on time. Spots are often limited by a healthy turnout for each game. So, if you can’t make it, be sure to change your RSVP ASAP so that a player waiting for an open spot gets a chance to play. If you RSVP, but show up more than 20 minutes after the posted game time, you may not be able to play (see below).

Guests

You can bring up to 2 guests to a game (Except some weekday games, which are in high demand). A guest can try out our group & see if they like us. If the guest wants to come to game 2+, he/she probably likes us. He/she will need to sign up for our group & RSVP to come to game 2+.

RSVP Cap

This is the maximum number of players allowed to RSVP to a game. The cap is set to keep the games fun for everyone by avoiding over-crowded fields.

Waiting List

Players trying to RSVP for a game that is already full will enter a waiting list. When a spot opens up, you will be automatically RSVP’d to the game. However, if you’d like to bring a guest, you will be automatically RSVP’d only when enough spots open up for you and your guest(s).

Wait-listed players and others who did not RSVP may also join our games IF players who did RSVP do not show up within 20 minutes of the posted game time.

Game Start Time

The posted game time is the intended arrival time, not the game-start time. We allow 15-20 minutes for people to arrive, stretch, lace up, and get ready to play. Sometimes, it takes a little longer. But, we try to get started as early as possible. If the game is scheduled for 8:00pm, you should aim to be on the field and ready to play by 8:15pm. We pick teams 20 minutes after the posted game time.

When is a player considered to be late?

If you are not on the field and ready to play (not getting ready to play) within 20 minutes of the posted game time, you are late.

Late-Arrival Policy

If you are late, you are not guaranteed to be able to play, regardless of whether or not you RSVP'd. When we start picking teams, we will choose from the players who are on the field and ready to play.

If you show up 20+ minutes after the posted start time, YOU CAN ONLY PLAY in the 2nd half of the game IF: (1) you do 30 pushups AND 30 squats upon arrival WHILE counting off out loud for everyone to hear; (2) you're willing to wait until half time to jump in; (3) the game has not reached the maximum players permitted. If you half-ass the pushups/squats (i.e. do less than 30 each or do not do complete ones), the group assistant organizers and I will interpret that to be disrespectful of the group rules and fellow players, which will be grounds for removal from the group, permanently.

No Shows

If you RSVP to a game but don’t show up, someone on the waitlist that wanted to play may not be able to because you did not hand over your spot. If you RSVP but later find out that you’re not able to come, please change your RSVP so that someone else gets a chance to play.

Players that do not show to a game after RSVPing will be warned on the first incident. But, we will remove players who repeatedly no-show. It's up to the Organizer's discretion to determine what constitutes as "repeated."

Attire & Equipment

All players are required to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for field sports. Each player should bring a light and dark shirt to every game (so we can easily break up into teams). Soccer cleats & shin guards are strongly recommended because they help to prevent injury. But, they are not required.

Good Sportsmanship

This group was formed for four main reasons:

To unite people in the enjoyment of the beautiful game of soccer, or fútbol, as you like;

To socialize, make new friends, and enjoy each other's company;

To get some exercise while having fun at the same time; &

To give players of all skill levels a safe and friendly environment to play in.

We can only accomplish our group purpose if everyone practices good sportsmanship at all times during our games. It’s a must. That means:

Welcoming and getting to know other players;

Helping with field setup and breakdown;

Passing the ball often (& not just to friends or people you’ve played with before);

Volunteering to play goal-keeper rather than waiting for someone to ask;

No aggressive behavior, negative comments about other players, whining, or excessive arguing over past plays; &

No dangerous plays, such as slide tackles, body checks, high kicks, & flying kicks or headers. No play, no matter how great, is worth the risk of hurting someone.

Our group is not about competitive league play. It’s about meeting new people, making new friends, enjoying a great game, and above all, having fun!

If you feel someone is treating you poorly or making you feel unwelcome on the field, please speak with an organizer, and we'll get it sorted out. We want all players to feel welcome and safe in our group.

Communication

E-mail is the primary way that we communicate with the group. So, all members must register a valid e-mail with Meetup.com. Players cannot effectively participate in the group, and they will be removed.

When discussing specific games, we often communicate through Meetup comments. So, be sure to check those out as well. For those of you with a smartphone, we recommend that you download the Meetup app. It’s free, and it will notify you when new comments and game changes are posted.

Inactivity

Inactive players are periodically removed from our roster. Any player who does not attend at least 1 game within 3 months is considered inactive. If you are removed due to inactivity, you can always re-apply to the group when you plan to become active again.

Removal Policy

If you get removed from the group for any reason, you may apply to re-join, but approval is not guaranteed. A second removal is likely to be permanent. If you are banned, you will not be allowed to re-join the group under any circumstances.

Enforcement Of Rules

The group organizers reserve the right to take any and all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that the above rules are respected by all group members in their broadest sense. All members are required to agree to the rules upon registration, and any member who fails to follow them may be removed from the group. Honestly, most of this stuff is common sense. We're not out to give anybody a hard time. We just want to make the group as enjoyable as possible for everyone. The rules help us do that, so please respect them.

Thank you for reading. If the rules sound fair to you and you agree to follow them, we invite you to become a part of our group.

Risk of Injury

Like most sports, playing futbol/soccer comes with the risk of serious injury. By agreeing to the above rules and participating in your games/events, you understand that there is a risk of injury to you, possibly through no fault of your own. By participating in our games/events you understand and agree that you may be seriously injured during our games/events.

279 members · Public

Salt and Pepper -Palo Alto Couples Aged 50+

Palo Alto, CA

Salt and Pepper is a group of welcoming, interested adults, aged 50 plus, looking to make friends and enjoy activities with other stable couples. Gatherings include a mix of new and familiar faces, with an opportunity to make long lasting friends.   Our diverse group appreciates all walks of life, celebrating our differences while exploring common interests. We support each other and encourage healthy life transitions. Past events include hikes, museums, restaurants, theatre, music, Improv shows, garden tours, ranger talks, high teas, potlucks, art festivals, dancing, beachwalks, wine tastings, boardgame night, and more. We are a small meetup group so our members can get to know each other better and build community. Please read thru the expectations for the members in the group before you consider joining: Attend at least one activity each month. Always bring your partner to events. (Attendance without partner should be the exception.) Suggest outings and help organize one event per year. Show support of partner and respect for the other couples in the group. Bring positive energy to the events. Be vaccinated and attend only if asymptomatic for Covid or other contagious disease.

78 members · Private

Photography Walks & Workshops in San Francisco by Casey

San Francisco, CA

Let's explore San Francisco by taking pictures (and videos) and learn new techniques along the way. Plus get outside for fresh air and exercise too! About me: I have been doing photography for over 35 years and used to shoot weddings, portraits, commercial work for decades. I am an expert in still photography having started with the Nikon F4 film camera plus the Hasselblad 503cx medium format film camera in the 90s, then transitioned to digital with the Nikon D1x and D2x in early 2000, and more recently changed to all Canon gear with the Canon R5 and 90D and M50 digital cameras. I also actively use the Canon XF400 and G60 camcorders for creating online content for my YouTube channel "Casey On Location". I am also an expert in lighting and exposure as well. Because I enjoy photography and filming, I can also share my knowledge with others who share the same passion. I am a long-time resident of San Francisco since 1980 so I know quite a bit about The City by the bay. So join the group and we can shoot images and videos together at interesting spots in San Francisco, learn a thing or two from each other, and hopefully get in some sunshine and exercise too. IMPORTANT: This group is geared towards users with cameras that have (as a minimum) the "M" mode setting for full MANUAL exposure. You must have a camera whereby you can independently change the exposure values for the aperture (f-stop), shutter speeds, and ISO. This means if you only have and use a smartphone for a camera (ie: iPhone or Android phone), this is not acceptable and you will not be approved to be accepted into this Meetup group. Those members who were previously accepted initially into this group early on and only have and use a smartphone for a camera have a limited grace period to get an acceptable camera to remain in this group.

259 members · Private

Break Ke Baad - Bay Area Indian Divorced Singles (BKB®)

Fremont, CA

This social group unites people of Indian descent who are divorced, separated or currently in the process of Divorce. Single parents with kids of all ages, separated singles & divorcees are welcome and encouraged to join.

We focus on kid friendly & adult activities like movies, play dates, picnics, concerts and helping each other with our collective experiences on divorce, separation & single parent hood.

979 members · Private

#NeedNewFriends

San Jose, CA

#NeedNewFriends is for those who love running and for those that want to build lifelong friendships.

We try to host 1 trail destination run per month.

The posted time is our start time. 

31 members · Private

Northern California Golf Club

Fremont, CA

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB

We are a social golf meetup group, which offers its members an option to join our very own NCGA Associate Club by the same name: Northern California Golf Club.  To register, here is the link:

https://northerncaliforniagolfclub.memberplanet.com/

If you click on the above link, you'll see a green "Join This Club" button with a yellow star on it.

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You are welcome to join us if you are an Intermediate+ golfer. Here are some expectations:

- Familiarity with basic rules of golf and golf etiquette, particularly the practice of honoring a good pace of play;

- Respect for the game and our members;

- Adherence to our policies, including showing up for events on time or earlier if requested.

Whether you participate in our golf outings or our non-golf social events, you are responsible for any damages or injuries you cause to property or other persons. You are participating at NCGC events at your own risk, and neither the Organizer nor the Event Organizers will be liable for damages or injuries caused by any of our members during our meetups or travel to and from our meetups. NCGC is also not liable for any injuries inflicted upon it members or damages done to members' properties or loss of properties (including golf equipment, transportation, etc.) during events and travel to and from our meetups.

Also, unless you are already a member of our Beginners group, you must use your real name or initials and a recent photo of yourself when signing up. If you are not comfortable with this policy or any of our other policies, this is not the group for you.

OUR GOALS AND ACTIVITIES

Let’s play our part in promoting and practicing the industry’s goal of finishing a round in about 4.5 hours.

For over two years, we have been providing exceptional golf experience to players of all ages, and our group keeps getting better and better. We will continue to play 18-hole courses all over the Bay Area and sometimes beyond.

We oftentimes hang out after the round for a meal or a drink. This is optional, so don't feel obligated to stick around if your plans do not permit it.

We are also open to suggestions for playing various courses in the Bay Area. If there is a course you would like to play, let one of the Event Organizers know and we will look to getting it on the calendar.

FEES

Annual NON-REFUNDABLE fee: $11.36. 

If a member is removed from our group, this fee will not be refunded.

ATTENDANCE and RSVPs

Our attendance policy is strict. This is a requirement as we reserve tee times up to two weeks in advance, and we are required to fill those tee times. Golf courses do not like last minute cancellations as they make their money by having full foursomes.

When you receive notifications of scheduled meetups, it is not necessary to reply "No" if you are not attending an event. You have the option to click on "Yes" or "No," but you don't have to; you can simply delete the email without replying. Of course, if you RSVP "Yes" then your plans change, you must update your RSVP to "No."

Do not sign up for a meetup if there's a chance that you might have to cancel at the last minute. It's better for you to sign up at the last minute than to cancel at the last minute.

* Although one no-show may result in the removal from our group, the first no-show may only be given a warning, depending on the circumstances. 

 * Last-minute cancellations are frowned upon. A last-minute cancel is if you cancel your RSVP after the RSVP deadline or after an Event Organizer has posted the group assignments, which might be a day or two before the RSVP deadline.

* A combination of a no-show and last-minute cancellation will also result in the removal from our group.

* Last-minute cancellations will be accepted from our "regular" members who have a good attendance record—until it starts to become a habit. 

Thank you for observing and respecting our policies. We work hard to ensure that our members always have a great experience on the golf course.

Welcome to the Northern California Golf Club. We look forward to your upcoming participation.

--Lucy

114 members · Private

Mountain View Downtowners 20-30s

Mountain View, CA

New to Mountain View? Been here awhile but still want to meet people?

All are welcome, but closer proximity tends to make for better connections so this will be a group for those who want to hangout downtown MV and expand social circles.

This is a casual, weekly group to hangout, meet new people, and find some fun. Break off for awhile and rejoin. This is a no obligation / no pressure to stay longer than you want to type group.

For each week… a day, time, location and topic will be posted. Sounds good? See you there.

—Examples—

Bar hop

Laps, dinner & drinks

Brunch

Trivia night

Relax & games near city hall

Picnic at the park

Coffee chats

Tech side projects mixer

Crafts and drafts (beer that is)

BTW: Of course it’s awkward to meet new people and not all connections will make for perfect friends but let’s just see how it goes.

Also in order to get more diverse crowds I’ll try using max attendees and add folks via waitlists. We shall see how that works out.

Waitlist:

1st priority - goes to getting an even number of men to women. (Send me a message if you want to clarify what you identify as.)

2nd priority - goes to regular/ repeat attendees

3rd priority - goes to those who live in Mountain View.

* I’ll try to balance the waitlists accordingly but it’s a tricky task so apologies if you are waitlisted too often. (Send me a message if this occurs too much)

749 members · Public

Vintage Women of the South Bay

San Jose, CA

This is an amazing group of women that has been evolving and growing since 2009. Some of us are empty nesters and are asking ourselves, “Now what?” Some of us are between jobs or newly retired and are wondering what to do with our free time. Some of us are new to the area and want to grow our circle of friends. And some of us just want to leave the menfolk at home and enjoy a girls’ day out.

For me, most of my friends and family had moved away. Someone mentioned meet up and this is the first group I found, and so happy I did. I met women my own age right in my own backyard that I may never have met on my own. Life is so much richer with friends and a strong sense of community.

We enjoy activities such as movies, Bunco, chat nights, plays, golf, brunches, art festivals, day trips and morning walks. And if there is something you would like to do but don’t see it here, you are welcome to host your own activity.

Join us if you like to laugh and try new things.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be female and over 50 to join. A profile photo of yourself is required when joining Vintage Women so we can recognize you at events.

Karen, Organizer

529 members · Private

Hiking and Happy Hour in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

We are a group of people who live in the Santa Cruz area and share a love of Hiking and Happy Hour.
We meet on weekday evenings for happy hour to discuss past and future hiking and camping adventures.
Our weekend hikes are usually in the 8-15 mile range.
We occasionally plan other outdoor activities such as; bonfires, bbq's, camping etc.

168 members · Public

San Francisco Social Networking

San Francisco, CA

Whether you live in San Francisco, the Bay Area or anywhere in the world, please join this group if you are looking to socialize. There will be different online meetings and in-person events to cater to different people. If you want to expand your social circle, to network for business, to talk about relationships/dating, to learn about a new topic, to meet others like you, to meet others who are not like you, you have come to the right place. To bring up the quality of people and events we are limiting membership to 100 members. We have members on a waitlist until a spot opens up. The membership is free and in order to maintain your membership you must keep your current photo up and you must attend an online zoom or in-person event at least once every quarter. After inactive status for 4 months your membership will be canceled. If you are interested in being a member please join with a clear face photo (no sunglasses or avatars). If I have already met you on zoom or in person then your photo does not have to follow these requirements. If you would like to contact a member in this group always go through the organizer first.

100 members · Private