I get overwhelmed with activities that I want to do in the summertime. There is simply SO. MUCH. To do. I’m fine with doing things by myself, like going for a hike, checking out a museum, seeing a movie, etc. But there are some activities that are much better to do with others. Volleyball, softball, rafting are some examples that come to mind, as do hiking, checking out a museum, and seeing a movie. 🙂
The trick is finding people that want to do these things with you. Sure, you can invite your friends, or check out a local community board, but sometimes you need more options that just those to meet up with people. The key phrase in that last sentence? Meet Up.
Meet Ups is a free website that has literally thousands of groups that partake in different activities. According to their homepage, “Meetups are neighbors getting together to learn something, do something, share something.” You “find your people” based on your zip code, or also based on a calendar. In Somerville, Massachusetts for example, a quick search reveals hundreds of groups, ranging from the Ukulele Union of Boston, Boston Badminton, the Urban Homesteaders League to Ultimate Frisbee Pick Up Games. If you don’t find a meet up group that you’re looking for, you can start your own.
The cost of this service? Free.
I think of Meet Ups as the Craigslist of an activity board. Those that are familiar with Meet Ups are usually very active in them, and create long term friendships by those that they meet in their “club”. Let’s face it, as adults it can be hard to meet like minded individuals that share your hobby or passion, especially if you don’t have kids, and/or work a demanding job. Meet Ups provide a forum to organize and meet similar folks like yourself. It’s particularly awesome if you just moved to a new city, or are trying out a new sport for the first time. And, ahem, they have Meet Ups for females that live to travel. (Just sayin’).
Do you participate in Meet Ups? If so, what kind?
Adventure On,Â
Joslin
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