the night away with other advanced and novice participants. The group will also teach you
a thing or two about dance styles as they move through such genres as West Coast swing, East Coast swing, salsa, ballroom, Lindy hop, contra, country and many others. Slip on your shuffling shoes, put on your most swinging attire and dance with the stars of TSD. It’s all at
meetup.com/ tucsonsocialdancers. If you like to observe more than
participate in active play and have an eye for capturing the artistic side of things, perhaps photography is more your cup of tea. If you like to shoot stills, portraits, wildlife or anything that catches your creative eye, then Tucson Photographers is the group for you.
Whether you have the latest and
greatest camera gear and consider yourself an experienced veteran or if point- and-shoot cameras for family photos and vacations are more
your thing, this
group will benefit your skill and love for the craft. With mentoring sessions, discussion groups and workshops available monthly, this crew knows how to work their way around a lens and a lightbox; and in no time, so will you. See it all at
meetup.com/tucson- photography-meetup-group. What better to capture with
your newfound mastery of the camera than today’s latest fashion trends? Fashionistas and shoe chasers
unite, as the Tucson Fashion Group is here to deck you out with the summer’s hottest fashion trends and new arrivals. Network with fashion designers, retailers, photographers, makeup artists, stylists, boutique owners, salon workers and more at these monthly meet ups. Sponsored by YK Studio, Phoenix Fashion Week, Just Jane Boutique and Beads for Courage, this group of fashion-driven people is sure to spark your interest in the latest waves of style. Put on your hottest threads and join today. Try it on at
meetup.com/tucson-fashion-group. Not quite comfortable enough
with your body to put on that tight black dress you’ve been saving for the next fashion meet up? Then get off the couch and jump right into the most popular craze in exercise since the Shake Weight (this writer in no way endorses the silly movements of the Shake Weight), which is Fitness Boot Camps. Burn fat, gain muscle and have a great time doing it, without the danger of being deployed from a literal boot camp. With weekly meet ups, Fitness Boot Camp Tucson uses sandbags, medicine balls and your own body weight to burn up to 700 calories per class. All skills levels are welcome; just bring some water and athletic clothes and prepare to get fit fast. Get pumped at
meetup.com/ bootcamptucson. If boot camp is a bit too extreme for your blood, and you’d rather relax
with some friendly conversation and some arts and crafts, then we have the group for you. Tucson Crafts n’ Chat meet up is a group of easy going people who want some welcoming company to hang out with while they work on their crafts. BYOC (bring your own craft) is the group’s motto, as many participants enjoy knitting, crocheting, beading, writing, sewing, stamping, drawing and many other activities. Their goal is to bring people together to share and enjoy their favorite things in life. We can’t argue with that. Visit
meetup.com/tucson- craftn-chat.
Can’t decide which
hobby is right for you? Are you constantly searching for your next thrilling adventure? Then check out The Southern Arizona Adventure Club. Offering everything from cycling, Tai chi and kung fu, tennis, wine tasting and fishing, this 1,084-member group knows exactly how to find the unexpected.
Partaking in destination trips for skiing, Mexico excursions, hiking and camping, SAAC takes full advantage of Tucson’s beautiful surrounding areas to fulfill their adventurous desires. Meeting monthly with a plethora of new activities, this is one group that does not sit still for the summer. Get packing at
meetup.com/thesaac. Well, we certainly hope
this helps you kick your summer staycation into full gear. If you can’t find something that thrills you to do on
meetup.com, then perhaps maybe a real vacation is the right thing for you. But don’t say we didn’t warn you when they confiscate your sunscreen, probe your carry-on in search of weapons and take every last cent you own for baggage fees at the airport. As for the rest of us, we’ll be soaking up the sun in the beautiful desert that we call home.
Jon D’Auria is a writer and journalist whose work is featured in many of the largest publications in America and the UK.
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