What we’re about
Hello and welcome new friends and old friends!
We are a group of friendly South Sounder, who are looking to expand our circle of friends.
Are you new to the area? Would you like to expand your circle of friends? Is your life full or too much work and little play? Has Covid-19 got you down and looking for ways to connect and stay active?
Then we are the group for you! Even if you have lived here your whole life and would like to meet more people, then why not give us a try. This club is a collaborative, volunteer driven project. We like many activities such as hiking, walking, bird watching, cycling, movie watching, reading books, cooking and sharing meals, dancing, bowling, and many other things.
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “I’d love to see that new movie but don’t want to go alone,” "I want to try this activity but don't know anyone," "I want to hike, bike, or ...., you fill in the blank, than this is a good place to post the event and see who else is just dying to see that very movie or try that activity. We'd love to get you out on the trails, out to the movies, welcome to our group.
Our sister organization is the Olympia Hiking and Outdoor Recreation Group, if you’re interested in hiking, snowshoeing, bicycling, camping, or other adventures, be sure to stop by and check us out.
Disclaimer for our meetup groups the Olympia Area Socializing and Activities and Olympia Hiking meeetup groups: Meetup is a public forum for members to post publicly and to meet one another for activities and shared interests. Our guidelines cover the public space.
Personal relationships that form from the meetup activities and personal interactions that take place in private should be considered your own responsibility. Please be safe, respectful and do no harm to others when starting and ending personal relationships. Most importantly enjoy, meeting people and have fun!
In addition, Legal Disclaimer and Liability Information:
Participation in Olympia Socializing, Activities and Friends is at your own risk. By participating, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Olympia Socializing, Activities and Friends, its organizers and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavors.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Speaker Series: Craig Romano: Day Hiking the Columbia River GorgeFriends Meeting House, Olympia, WA
Speaker Series:
Join us for an evening with Craig Romano. With his trademark enthusiasm and expertise, he will share information on the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Trapper Creek Wilderness, Cottonwood Canyon State Park along with explorations of national forests and wilderness areas, state forests, state parks, county parks, city parks, and national wildlife refuges.
Craig’s new book Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 2nd Edition is the perfect guide book for exploring the breathtaking beauty of one of the most popular hiking destinations near the Portland–Vancouver metro area. Updated and expanded and now with full-color photos, this new edition offers something for everyone–including accessible trails, historical destinations, wildflowers, waterfalls, the old-growth forests of Oregon, and the sun-kissed rolling hills of Washington. Purchase a signed copy at Craig’s presentation.Date: December 4th
Location: Olympia Friends Meeting House, Address: 3201 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Time: 6pm -9pm
6:00 - Doors open. Meet the Mountaineers, check out our Mountaineer library, watch the audiovisual presentation, and pick up pamphlets on membership, activities, and classes.
6:45 - Branch announcements of upcoming classes and events.
7:00 - The speaker starts promptly at 7:00 pm.NOTE: Arrive earlier for parking and seating.
NOTE: Books will be available for purchase. - Wednesday Writing Group - All WelcomeStarbucks, Tumwater, WA
In-person writing session at the cafe at The Grange Starbucks off Yelm Highway in Tumwater. We're a supportive and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill levels.
WHAT WE'LL DO:
Our goal is to get writing done. We'll start with a brief hello and writing project check-ins. Then we'll clock 50 minutes of writing time. We don't offer a prompt. People work on all kinds of projects - or even simply write in journals.
After the writing time is up, you can stick around and volunteer to read what you wrote, or listen to others. We try to keep readings under 7 or so minutes each, with another 10 minutes or so for people to respond.
We're not a hard-core critique group. Feedback focuses on what people thought or felt when they heard your work. Some may offer simple suggestions strengthening works. We're a positive, encouraging group. Some writers have published many books, while others are not yet ready to actually call themselves a "writer" out loud. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, you will be valued and find value in this gathering. New members and drop-ins always welcome.
Please note, RSVP counts may not be accurate. This event is shared across multiple meetups, such as the Gutsy Creatives meetup group. Kelsye will always be writing at the table even if there are no visible RSVPs.
