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1. I love being black. 2. I love black people. 3. And I love people who love black people. This group is for people who fit at least one of these three categories.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🌺 Claudette's Hawaiian Paradise Birthday TripKona, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, HI
COST: Starts at $281/night per room (single or double occupancy) including taxes and resort fees.
EXTRAS: Upgrades, transfers, excursions and other add-ons available.
AIR: A 5% discount code for Alaska Air is available to you.- - - View Complete details and BOOK - - -
You're Invited! 🌺
Join us in Kona, Hawaii at the beautiful King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort to celebrate Claudette’s birthday in paradise!
Enjoy beachfront views, snorkeling, boat tours, Volcanoes National Park, and more—plus plenty of time to relax and explore. Whether you're celebrating a May birthday or just in for the fun, everyone’s welcome!
✨ Bonus: Add a free extra day before or after the trip along with complimentary daily breakfast if booked by 4/15/25.
RSVP now to be part of this unforgettable tropical getaway! 🌴This is a multi-meetup event. More people will be attending than what you see RSVP'd here.
- 🏞 Road Trip to Whistler for Memorial Day Weekend 🍁Whistler Village, Whistler, BC
Time to head back to Whistler since we were there last in 2017. If you don't already have plans for the holiday weekend, come join us on this awesome road trip! I'm doing this as a motorcycle ride, but you can drive a car up, motorcycle not required, though recommended, LOL. This is a beautiful drive up the coast from Vancouver to Whistler and there are numerous waterfalls and amazing vistas to the ocean as well. Bring your bathing suit for the hot tub! Don't forget your Enhanced Driver's License or Passport to cross the border. ~Claudette
THE PLAN
Welcome to come up on Friday with me or on your own on Saturday and stay as long as you'd like.
DAY 1 - If you'd like to follow the bikes, this is our route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8P15993SGWZ9QcBY7 4:05 214 miles
We're meeting in Costco and plan to stop in Squamish, BC
Evening - Grab dinner together
DAY 2 - Hang out in the Village, grab lunch and/or dinner together
DAY 3 - Welcome to join the bikes for a road trip out to Pemberton, maybe out to Lillooet and Cache Creek.
Afternoon - Stop at a winery we visited on our last trip for lunch or elsewhere - open to suggestions
Evening - Grab dinner together
DAY 4 - Head home on same route, I'll look into punching it up - thanks Destination Highways BC!LODGINGS
I have a great place for us, staying in Whistler Village. Get your own studio apartment room (w/ private jacuzzi tub, limited few with balconies) for under $125 a night (includes taxes and fees, sleeps up 2 or 4 ppl with Murphy bed). 2 bedroom units, sleeping up to 6, are available. Space is subject to change. Paid parking available.
BOOK HERE!This is a joint event with Lady Riders and Seattle Riders motorcycle groups, along with Eastside Social Club, Seattle Social and Getaways, and Bon Voyage. My guests are people signed up in the other invited groups.
- 🦘Visit the Outback Kangaroo Farm and Lunch 🍽️Outback Kangaroo Farm, Arlington, WA
This is a fun little excursion. Great for kids of all ages!! I do this as an annual trip with my motorcycle groups, this year we're including cars again! Motorcycle not required. ~Claudette
KANGAROO FARM AND ADVANCED TICKETS
We're scheduled for a private tour at 1pm. In order to have that, this time asking for you to pay in advance for your ticket. This will also reduce your time in line and for the Farm to have a better idea of our group size.TICKETS: Send in a $11 per person deposit online via (3 options):
1️⃣ Eventbrite (fees apply)
2️⃣ Cash App - cash.app/$MsClaudetteH
3️⃣ Venmo - venmo@MsClaudetteH
If needed, use 9544 for last digits.
Do NOT select "Purchase" or "Goods and Service" to avoid a service charge fee.
**Note the name of this group & Kangaroo Farm in the memo.**
FYI I'll "LIKE" your payment as confirmation that you have a spot.
New to CashApp or Venmo? Sign up for an account via the hyperlinks.REFUND POLICY: Will only refund if the event is cancelled (less any fees). If you can no longer attend you can sell your spot to someone else interested in going.
SCHEDULE
~ 12:45 pm ~ Arrive early for the 1pm Tour
~2pm ~ Head for LUNCH afterwards at the Restaurant at Rhodes River Ranch
📢 Post in the comments if you plan to join us for lunch so I can include you in the reservation.💥
~ 4-5pm-ish ~ Head for home or take a scenic back roads drive following the motorcycles:
https://goo.gl/maps/8kp7wVocmyni1RFt8
(Ben Howard section optional)If you ride a motorcycle - come join us at:
Lady Riders
Seattle RidersAll are welcome! You don't need to ride a motorcycle to join us.
- White Water Rafting, BBQ, and Wine Tasting Weekend in LeavenworthLeavenworth, Leavenworth, WA
🎉 Adventure Weekend Alert! 🎉
Hey everyone! I'm heading up to Leavenworth for an epic weekend of white water rafting—and you’re invited! This is a multi-meetup adventure, so come join the fun! I’ll be heading up Friday for the weekend (welcome to drive🚗, use comments for carpooling — I'm riding my motorcycle 🏍️—riders, check out the riding group links below!). Or, if you're just in it for the splash, come up Saturday and jump in for the rafting action!Never been rafting before? No worries—it's beginner-friendly and a total blast! You’ll be with a pro guide the whole time, and it’s the perfect way to try something new with a great group.
But there's more...
🎢 Leavenworth’s brand new Alpine Coaster Park is open—let's check it out!
🍖 After the thrills, we’ll kick back with some of the best BBQ in Washington and enjoy a little wine tasting too. 🍷
🛶 Rafting + Hotel packages and Rafting Only options are available—HOW TO SIGN UP
RSVP here and see the full details and book with group.
I have a block of rooms for 1-, 2-, and 3-night stays on hold until May 13th. Rates are subject to change and availability after that, so book soon!Let’s make a splash and a weekend to remember! ~ Claudette
THE PLAN
FRIDAY - 1pm*...If you'd like to drive behind the bikes or take a scenic route...Meet at Arco on Willows Rd, Depart 1:15pm*
**Route https://goo.gl/maps/WtPBsoVf44FbFMEG9 (subject to change)
1:55pm...Meet at Monroe Jack in the Box, Depart 2pm
4pm...Arrive in Leavenworth
5pm or TBD - Whether you join the 'ride or meet us in Leavenworth...
Meet for dinner, afterwards, party in town in the evening--- OR ---
SATURDAY - 1pm...join us for white water rafting
5pm...Return from rafting-head out for BBQ dinner--- FOR THOSE STAYING THE WEEKEND ---
SUNDAY - Late Morning/Afternoon...Enjoy a day of wine tasting, Bavarian food and more! Meeting time TBD
MONDAY - 11am...Check out of hotel, spend more time in Leavenworth, head home at your leisure📣This is a joint event with Eastside Social Club, Seattle Social and Getaways, and Bon Voyage, along with Lady Riders and Seattle Riders motorcycle groups. My guests are people signed up in the other invited groups.
