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New York Outrigger
New York, NY
This meetup is for active members of our organization.
To support New York Outrigger, please click the following link for our donations page https://newyorkoutrigger.ecwid.com/General-Donation-p140302392
New York Outrigger (NYO) is a community of paddlers in New York City. As a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit, we are dedicated to educating New Yorkers about outrigger canoe paddling and providing equitable access to our local waterways.
Located at Hudson River Park's Pier 66 Boathouse, NYO offers community outreach programs, paddling skills building, and competitive team training.
For more information please visit our website at newyorkoutrigger.org.
SOMA Families Meetup
South Orange, NJ
We are a welcoming and inclusive community of parents and caregivers from South Orange and Maplewood (and the bordering towns of East Orange, Hillside, Irvington, Livingston, Millburn, Newark, Orange, Short Hills, Springfield, Union and West Orange). We embrace all types of families and value diversity. Whether you are a stay-at-home or working parent, SOMA Families offers social events and supportive groups for you, your family, and your caregiver. Most of our events occur in South Orange and Maplewood (aka SOMA!). We like to get together for playdates, outings of all types, adult-only events, social services, book clubs, family events and just about anything else.
All members who join the group are welcome to submit and host events. Additionally, the SOMA Families board negotiates discounted activities at local venues, and hosts a weekly new moms coffee, an annual spring party, fall party, and swap event.
We look forward to meeting you and your family soon!
HOW TO JOIN: somafamilies.org/how-to-join
For more information, visit: somafamilies.org
And don’t forget to follow SOMA Families Meetup for updates:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOMAFamiliesMeetup/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soma_families/
To host an event, please email us! [email protected]
Genuine Friends 50-70+ Long Island Ladies Group
Garden City, NY
You must attend a new member meetup to join the group. Join our waiting list and we will invite you to the next one.
Please be vaccinated to protect us all.
We plan a variety of fun events on LI and beyond - anything from eating to adventure. Do you remember when you were a kid and had friends you could always count on - a friendly face in a crowd of acquaintances? Well, that's what we are about. Genuine friendships with others whom you would love to have to your own home - a group of genuine friends.
Find people whom you are always happy to see - ones who share your interests and who won't cancel at the last minute or be a no show when they have something better to do. The age limits are just a suggestion - if you are a happy, active older person, this is for you too. Please be able to use a computer/android or iphone, and pay by Zelle.
Our events include brunches, book discussions, friendly chat, travel near and far, crafts, adventures, NYC, local theater, gardens, concerts, canasta, keeping fit, even star gazing or anything of interest to you and a few others. Most events take place in Nassau. This group is not suitable for those from mid to eastern Suffolk, Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Places will become available only as people leave the group or are inactive, or no shows at several events. I do remove inactive members on a regular basis to keep the group filled with only women interested in building real friendships. Please understand that not all membership requests are approved.
We do have admission standards. You are welcome to join if you are 50+, if you don't have a pattern of no shows with other groups, are free of drama, and if you can bring a smile to the our next meetup. If you are normal, sane, and secure, you'll get in! Please have a real, recognizable photo of your face when you join, and a valid email address. If you are a cat, puddle or flower, you won't get in. We want to be able to recognize you at an event, and greet you as a friend.
We do post pictures of group events on Meetup and Facebook, so when you join, you are agreeing to be photographed.
Join my other group: http://www.meetup.com/Travel-Friends-Near-and-Far/
Our annual dues are $20 per year collected annually (year ends on April 14), paid at your first meetup, or by Zelle. Renewals are $20, paid by April 14.
To maintain your membership, you must attend at least one event every two months.
Freidom: Community and Social Support for the Frei
New York, NY
Welcome to Freidom!
Based in New York, with a presence across a dozen cities in the US and Canada, Freidom supports formerly and ITC (in the community/closet) Orthodox individuals who wish to live life aligned with their personal values.
Freidom provides social and emotional support and hands-on education on societal norms through social and cultural events. At Freidom members find a warm and welcoming community where they develop friendships, a sense of belonging and acceptance helping them rebuild what was lost due to ostracization by their community of origin. Additionally, Freidom events provide a platform for members to explore new cultural experiences of which they may have been deprived due to their sheltered upbringing. Furthermore, Freidom fosters a judgement-free atmosphere where members support each other and feel comfortable to ask questions, take risks, and gain confidence in navigating mainstream society.
Freidom hosts 160 events annually for 1,100+ members, ranging from casual dinners, museums, outdoor activities, and live theater, to Holiday parties, Prom, and is currently planning its first annual freiFEST (Freidom Festival) where members will get to celebrate their personal freedom together.
Website: www.freidom.org
Email: [email protected]
Donate: freidom.org/donate
Note: While there is no fee to join our organization, we suggest that you donate $1 per event (for events you choose to attend) which goes towards covering Freidom's operation cost.
You must be a minimum of eighteen years of age to join our events. Most events are adults-only. Some events are family-friendly. Unless explicitly specified, events are adults-only.
"Frei" is a term for a formerly Orthodox Jew.
("OTD" is a term for Off the Derekh-- or off the path of Orthodox observance).
Member's Submission:
"Freidom is a social support organization for individuals from formerly-Orthodox backgrounds. We meet on a regular basis for good food, thoughtful conversation, and other social events to make new friends. Most of us were raised with strong attachments to Orthodox Jewish observance, but, while we are each on our own journey, now live mostly secular lives. Our past unites us, and we take from it what we still find meaningful, but we otherwise live simply as members of the world community.
We're a friendly bunch who are always eager to meet new people who are on the Frei journey, whether formerly religious or just exploring. So feel free to request to join our group, and we'll let you know if you seem to be a fit.
Freidom hosts social events throughout North America, with a strong focus on NYC, Rockland County, North and South Jersey.
Additional NA regional areas include: Baltimore/DC, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, South Florida, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Toronto.
Social events include, dining out, potluck dinners, movies, musical performances, museums, live theater, outdoor activities, cultural events, and anything else our members are interested in. We're always looking for new experiences, so suggestions are welcome and encouraged."
Screening process to protect Freidom members' identity:
To attend Freidom events, members must be vetted beforehand by a Freidom staff person over a Zoom video call or in-person.
Request a vetting member-intake meeting via email:
[email protected]
Freidom was founded in loving memory of a beloved friend
Rachel Nove
6/13/1980 - 1/28/2010
Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers
Brooklyn, NY
We are a speculative fiction writers group based in Brooklyn. Together, we help one another hone our craft to a more professional level. This group is open to serious writers of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, new weird, horror, slipstream, steampunk...anyone writing under the vast umbrella of near-realities and un-realities we enjoy reading so much.
Critiquing one another's work takes center stage, always focused on constructive criticism that will support each of us as we work to become better writers.
Before attending one of our meetings, please read our BSFW Policies and Procedures at http://www.bsfwriters.com/policies--procedures. You'll find out how we critique, how to submit, and how to format your work. We also recommend new members attend at least one meeting before submitting work, just so you know if we're the right fit for you.
Check us out on Facebook @ BSFWriters, follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BSFWriters, and visit our website at http://www.bsfwriters.com/. Special members-only content is there under Join BSFW!/BSFW Members Page. Password: GetPublished! We also have a Pinterest page and our own group on Goodreads.
Our story podcast, the Kaleidocast, presents BSFW member stories alongside established writers of spec-fic. Check it out here! Then subscribe on the podcast feed of your choice.
DESI OUTDOORS: Nature.Adventure.Experience
Hoboken, NJ
Est.2013, 2000+ Events, Exploring Great American Outdoors for 25+ years
STAY ACTIVE WITH NATURE. MEDITATE WITH NATURE. DISCOVER YOUR NATURE
ELEVATE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT . BE ADVENTUROUS. EXPLORE A NEW FRONTIER WITH >>>DESI OUTDOORS>>>
Featured on themountainpath.net http://www.themountainpath.net/, Meetup's Facebook and Instagram channels (https://www.facebook.com/meetup/photos/pb.8026914587.-2207520000../10157786678589588/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/B5JCWwVhfqF/) on Nov 21, 2019
Desi Outdoors meetup group consists of and oriented towards Outdoors enthusiasts primarily from the Indian subcontinent, the land of Himalayas and numerous languages. We bring with us a culture of togetherness, sharing and love of nature. Group membership is kept selective and based on many factors that fit into core values of the group.
Doeres continuously engage in various Outdoor activities for enriching, strengthening and balancing mind, body and spirit in Harmony with Nature. See Past Events photos. Activities are low to moderate risk,moderate to strenuous difficulty, adventurous to challenging, with a mix of exploration, recreation, learning, fun, freedom and building a better Self & Society. Some activities involve kids and families.
We are active year-around, enjoying all seasons and terrains of the North-East and around the world. Organizers expect new members to join for active participation in group meetups as per the mission above and not for increased meetup memberships, business or professional networking, socialization etc. We keep the group small to outdoors active members and No Attendance within 3 months of joining or prolonged non-attendance removes you from the group. We can adequately prepare you for safe and warm winter outdoor activities during the season.
Please read the Disclaimer page. Approval to join the group implies that you have read this and do not hold any meetup group member responsible for any mishap during activity. 'Desi' is a term for the people, cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent.
A chance encounter with a Desi 7-summit climber
Good readings on Mountain stories
Americas Day hikes with amazing scenery
List of mountains of New York (state)
What Hiking Does To The Brain Is Pretty Amazing
What 10 Things Should You Do Every Day To Improve Your Life? (Times article)
1) Get out in nature You probably seriously underestimate how important this is. (Actually, there’s research that says you do.) Being in nature reduces stress, makes you more creative, improves your memory and may even make you a better person.
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Outdoor activities done by members in past years (25+ yrs):
Hiking, Backpacking, Camping: Northeast mountains and peaks of Catskills, Harriman, Adirondacks NY, White Mountains NH, Mt Washington, Katahdin ME, NJ, MA, GA, VA, TN, AK, Colorado Rockies Longs Peak, Canadian Rockies Banff, Glacier Park, MT; Winter/Ice Climbing etc.
Trekking: Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mt Kailash, Manasarovar (Tibet), Annapurna Sanctuary (Nepal), Himalayas Kashmir, Uttrakhand (India), EBC(Nepal), ABC (Nepal)
Skiing: Northeast mountains of Poconos, Catskills, Mt Snow, Okemo, Kilington, Smugglers Notch, Jay Peak, Bretton Woods
Trail, Mountain Biking: D&R Canal SP, Leigh Gorge SP, Sandy Hook, RoundValley, Jim Thorpe PA
Running: 5K, 20K, Half-marathon
Water activities: Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Lehigh River Gorge, PA, D&R canal
Air activities: Hang Gliding
Wildlife Safari: Ngorongoro, Manyara (Tanzania), Six Flags :)
Future (Big) Plans: Pikes peak, Mt.Rainier, Mt Whitney, Mt. Orizaba, Mt.Denali, Everest Base Camp, Skiing West, Heli Skiing, Full-marathon, 7-Summits - Dream Big!
Past Lives, Dreams, Soul Travel throughout New York
New York, NY
Open to all those looking to find more wisdom, love, inner peace and spiritual freedom in their lives, through better understanding of dreams, past lives and the personal way the universe speaks to us daily. Move naturally and easily into higher areas of awareness and help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This form of simple meditation, using your creative imagination, strengthens your inner guidance and helps you recognize your true identity as Soul, an eternal and divine spark of God.
Nothing needs to be taken on faith. Experience it yourself.
Have you had one of the following spiritual experiences? Come and share; learn more about connecting to direct guidance and achieving personal growth.
* Past-life recall or having a sense that you have lived before (in a meditation or dream)
* Dreams -- that opened awareness, expanded your consciousness, told of a future event, gave you an answer
* Out-of-body or near death experience * Seeing an inner light
* Hearing an inner sound
* Inner guidance (angel, spiritual master, departed loved one)
* Knowingness (intuition, coincidence, déjà vu)
* Unconditional love (from a family member, friend, pet, etc.)
* Sense of oneness, divine love
* Connection with all life -- greater awareness, feeling of inner peace
Creative techniques are discussed in these Meetups to further explore our inner worlds. Similar to meditation, yet more active, these contemplation techniques, such as singing the ancient love song to God, HU, (pronounced 'hue") helps with self improvement, brings self empowerment through greater inner understanding, opens consciousness, helps in understanding how karma is created, how to work through it, and gives guidance on how to achieve states of Self and God Realization.
HU, this ancient and sacred word for God, can be found in the Jewish Kabala, Christian Gregorian chant, Buddhism, the Sufi teachings, Chinese Taoism, as well as in the path of Eckankar. It is a universal word with a very high vibration. You are invited to try it anytime you would like, either out loud or silently to experience the effects for yourself. (www.hearHU.org)
We warmly welcome you to join us in our events and discussions that take place in all 5 boroughs, Westchester and Rockland – a common meeting ground for all who have had or would like to have a life-changing spiritual experience.
Our group is sponsored by Eckankar. Experience the Light and Sound of God. This ancient spiritual teaching offers spiritual techniques and resources for an individual to discover truth for themselves.
To learn more about Eckankar, go to www.Eckankar.org. You can find out about advanced study and the spiritual exercises of ECK.