Make More Friends - Oakland & East Bay

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About us

CLICK HERE to see our main meetup events calendar http://www.socialfundation.com

This group will focus on making new friends! The purpose of this group is to remove any barriers from anyone who wants to meet new people and make new friends.

Keep a look out for different virtual socials such as game nights, dinner, happy hours, or even Netflix Parties.

This is a fun, laid-back environment. Typically our socials involve people getting to meet each other online where we have break-out groups of 3-4 people. Each group lasts for about 20-25 minutes and then we shuffle the groups 3 times over the course of the 2-hour event.

*If you need to join-in later, no problem! Better to have you than not just make sure you directly message me on the meet-up messenger.

Look forward to having you and meeting you!

Depending on the size of the group, we'll use breakout rooms and do 20 minute intervals so everyone gets the chance to connect with one another.

These are great ways to meet new people and make new friends.

A few guidelines:

1 - Be kind and courteous

We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.

2 - No hate speech or bullying

Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things such as race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated.

3 - No promotions or spam

Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren't allowed. If you'd like to invite friends to another group or event, I have no problem with it, just make sure you reach out to people individually and not billboard it in group events or discussion boards. Let's make new friends!

4 - Respect everyone's privacy

Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group.
The events from this group are shared with two other groups as well. If you'd like to meet and connect with other members, please visit one of the following:

Featured event

Great Migration African Safari + Zanzibar Extension! A Journey of a Lifetime.

Sun, Jul 5 · 7:00 PM PDT

SFO AIRPORT, San Francisco International Airport 94128, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US

We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source.

Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below)

Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies.

On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa!

Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.

The itinerary is:
July 5 Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha
July 6 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
July 7 Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive
July 8 Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
July 9 Serengeti (Central)
July 10 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 11 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 12 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron
July 13 Lake Natron to Arusha
July 14 Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport

All of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited!

How much does this cost?
African Migration Safari $4998 per person, double occupancy.
Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748
We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save.

***Airfare is not included.***

RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK

IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna

Land Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals every day
- All park fees to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti.
- Crater service fees.
- Professional driver guide
- Open roof land cruiser vehicles
- Drinking water during the safari

We offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:
Price per person, Double occupancy $870.
Solo room - $1285
**Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included**
To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the $200 deposit through this secure link

For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST

Have more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message Marc

AND/OR

We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom

Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees.

To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE

We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/reginal camping, and our overseas events too.

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Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it!

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