What we’re about
We're a fun & friendly group that enjoys a variety of activities. We have regular meetups for going to the beach, hiking, bowling, tennis, volunteering. There are also meetups for softball, working-out, house parties, dancing, happy hours, ice skating, movie nights, kickball, game nights, volleyball, frisbee, eating out, the list goes on and on! Everyone strives to be friendly and welcoming at our events, so you'll have a lot of fun when you come out for an activity. See you out there!
In the spirit of fun and friendship, Please behave respectfully and kindly to each member. Please do not contact other members you have not met or if they do not want you to contact them. You will be subjected to removal.
Attendance Policy:
With your RSVP, please make every effort to make it. Last minute cancellations and no-shows are not permitted. We ask you do make every effort to make events as we want our events to be as fun and attending as possible!
We welcome anyone to be an Event Organizer. If you are interested, please send a private message to Jay.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- HIKING @ the BEAR 🐻 CREEK Redwoods LOS GATOS19511 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Hello, everyone...
Let's get back to this beautiful and shaded location called Bear Creek Redwoods Preserves in Los Gatos. Bear Creek is one of the best places in the South Bay area and it's a very convenient location for many of us.After hiking we (optionally) go out for dinner at Adelita Restaurant, 1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose, California.
Besides hiking, good exercise, and pleasant conversations, we also enjoy making new friends and building good and solid relationships with old friends.
This is an intermediate hike with a little mountain to climb. It might not be a hike for beginners. The hike is approximately 5.4 miles and 1000 feet of elevation. We usually finish in the hike in about two hours.
Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles to 8 miles without any health issues. If you don't work out, hiking a minimum 3-5 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be good for you.
Please STOP at each intersection (trail fork) for other hikers to CATCH UP. This is also a great time to take a water refreshment break.
Please don't be late! The park closes as sunset and we must be off the trail and out of the parking lot by closing time. The park rangers have already warned us a few times about getting out on time.
Note: Please check back here before going on hike for any last-minute updates.
FYI..******The address in the posting CAN BE confusing sometimes to Apple maps and might take you too far on Bear Creek road. Maybe try to enter:
Upper Lake Loop Trail, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (The BEST is to click on it and go instead of trying the address to the maps.)PLEASE try NOT to bring up the inflammatory subjects that can easily lead to arguments such as politics, religion, genders, racism etc..
Also, please be nice, kind, and help welcoming new members who join us for the first time and make them feel like one of us.ENJOY THE HIKE!! 🏃♂️🏃🙏👍
About Bear Creek Redwoods:
19511 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, California
Located 3 miles south of Los Gatos, this 1,432-acre preserve features an easy-access interpretive trail around Upper Lake and 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails The trails pass through shaded redwood and fir forests, along cool perennial creeks, and offer spectacular views of the Sierra Azul Range.Our Hike:
We'll be taking the Alma Trail and Redwood Springs Trail Loop.
Parking/Meeting Point: Meet at the Bear Creek Redwoods parking lot 37.182874, -122.004297. There is no off-site parking nearby or along Bear Creek Road.Directions to trailhead: - Map: https://bit.ly/bearcreekmap
From San Jose, take Hwy. 17 South to Bear Creek Road, opposite Lexington Reservoir. Go under the overpass, the road curves right onto Bear Creek Road. Turn left at the stop sign. From the stop sign, drive 1 mile. The parking lot is on the left. We'll meet in the parking lot to walk to the trailhead.Dogs - Sadly, no dogs are allowed on this hike
Restrooms: There are restrooms at the beginning/end of the trail, but not along the trail.Exposure: Mostly Shaded
LENGTH: 5.5 milesElevation Gain: 1,043 feet
Difficulty: Moderate to slightly strenuous.Bring: Water, Snacks, Sun Protection and Weather appropriate clothing.
Note: Please check back here before going on hike for any last-minute updates.All Trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/alma-trail-redwood-springs
Official: https://www.openspace.org/preserves/bear-creek-redwoods
Trail Map: https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/map_BCR.pdf*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
*LIABILITY WAIVER:
By signing up for the social distancing hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.
*DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this social distancing hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event and hiking activity.
- Shut Up & Train: exercising together in YMCA gym, Tue & ThurSouth Valley Family YMCA, San Jose, CA
These ongoing events are about gathering in a gym and taking a class/working out together to share mutual motivation and support, or just for a company. This gathering will repeat Tuesdays and Thursdays but events posted for Tuesdays only (to avoid clutter.)
The host is not affiliated with YMCA in any way but is just a regular member of this gym network. You need an active YMCA membership to attend this event.
The membership at YMCA gives access to all gyms in the network, in all locations. The host of this event picked the specific gym, South Valley YMCA, because of 1) type of classes available at certain time 2) most classes are given outdoor, at warm time of the year, 3) swimming pool is outdoor.
If a participant thinks that other YMCA location (within the Bay Area) is more interesting to attend, then the event can take place there, providing the majority of attendees agrees. Schedules for ALL Silicon Valley locations can be found here:
https://www.ymcasv.org/group-exercise-0Currently at South Valley YMCA Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8pm the available classes are:
- 6:00-7:00pm BodyPump, Outdoor,
- 7:00-8:00pm BodyBalance, Indoor or Outdoor.
Both BodyPump is high-intensity classes, but ok for any ages and level of fitness, attended by males & females. Per description:
- BodyPump: “Fast paced workout that uses step platform and barbell to help tone and sculpt the body.”
- BodyBalance: “Combining Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates, this holistic workout features a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses choreographed to music that will help you build strength and flexibility.”
More descriptions of these and other classes are in the album: https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232901/510500785/ (click to enlarge, savable.)
Currently, the 6-7pm class is given outdoor most of times, the 7-8pm class is indoor but should be moved outdoor once it gets warmer and daylight's longer.
The Outdoor swimming pool is open until 8pm.
We meet by 5:55pm in the lobby and proceed to the exercise room. Arriving later is basically ok but you'd get to the class.
Please bring:
- Water (purified water is available to refill)
- For BodyPump and BodyBalance: light snickers, yoga-mat for the relaxation part, or take available one.
- Towel/cloth (YMCA do not provide towels any longer.) Sanitizing stuff is available in all rooms.
If you do not have a YMCA membership but consider getting one – you can use a fee 7-day pass for new members that gives access to all YMCA locations alike the membership. Ask an associate at the counter for the pass (at any location) or call and request it to be sent to you by email.
Here is a single addable photo album for all Tue and Thur events:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33485710/Questions – in the comments only, please.
Again, the host of this event is NOT affiliated with YMCA in any way but is just a regular member of this gym network. Specific questions about YMCA can be answered by its associates only.See each other on a workout! 🤸♀️ 💪 🤾♀️
- HIKING @ the BEAR 🐻 CREEK Redwoods LOS GATOS19511 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Hello, everyone...
Let's get back to this beautiful and shaded location called Bear Creek Redwoods Preserves in Los Gatos. Bear Creek is one of the best places in the South Bay area and it's a very convenient location for many of us.After hiking we (optionally) go out for dinner at Adelita Restaurant, 1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose, California.
Besides hiking, good exercise, and pleasant conversations, we also enjoy making new friends and building good and solid relationships with old friends.
This is an intermediate hike with a little mountain to climb. It might not be a hike for beginners. The hike is approximately 5.4 miles and 1000 feet of elevation. We usually finish in the hike in about two hours.
Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles to 8 miles without any health issues. If you don't work out, hiking a minimum 3-5 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be good for you.
Please STOP at each intersection (trail fork) for other hikers to CATCH UP. This is also a great time to take a water refreshment break.
Please don't be late! The park closes as sunset and we must be off the trail and out of the parking lot by closing time. The park rangers have already warned us a few times about getting out on time.
Note: Please check back here before going on hike for any last-minute updates.
FYI..******The address in the posting CAN BE confusing sometimes to Apple maps and might take you too far on Bear Creek road. Maybe try to enter:
Upper Lake Loop Trail, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (The BEST is to click on it and go instead of trying the address to the maps.)PLEASE try NOT to bring up the inflammatory subjects that can easily lead to arguments such as politics, religion, genders, racism etc..
Also, please be nice, kind, and help welcoming new members who join us for the first time and make them feel like one of us.ENJOY THE HIKE!! 🏃♂️🏃🙏👍
About Bear Creek Redwoods:
19511 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, California
Located 3 miles south of Los Gatos, this 1,432-acre preserve features an easy-access interpretive trail around Upper Lake and 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails The trails pass through shaded redwood and fir forests, along cool perennial creeks, and offer spectacular views of the Sierra Azul Range.Our Hike:
We'll be taking the Alma Trail and Redwood Springs Trail Loop.
Parking/Meeting Point: Meet at the Bear Creek Redwoods parking lot 37.182874, -122.004297. There is no off-site parking nearby or along Bear Creek Road.Directions to trailhead: - Map: https://bit.ly/bearcreekmap
From San Jose, take Hwy. 17 South to Bear Creek Road, opposite Lexington Reservoir. Go under the overpass, the road curves right onto Bear Creek Road. Turn left at the stop sign. From the stop sign, drive 1 mile. The parking lot is on the left. We'll meet in the parking lot to walk to the trailhead.Dogs - Sadly, no dogs are allowed on this hike
Restrooms: There are restrooms at the beginning/end of the trail, but not along the trail.Exposure: Mostly Shaded
LENGTH: 5.5 milesElevation Gain: 1,043 feet
Difficulty: Moderate to slightly strenuous.Bring: Water, Snacks, Sun Protection and Weather appropriate clothing.
Note: Please check back here before going on hike for any last-minute updates.All Trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/alma-trail-redwood-springs
Official: https://www.openspace.org/preserves/bear-creek-redwoods
Trail Map: https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/map_BCR.pdf*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
*LIABILITY WAIVER:
By signing up for the social distancing hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.
*DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this social distancing hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event and hiking activity.
