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Welcome! Beat the Blues exists to provide nature hikes, campfire gatherings, weekend adventures, group travel, & other unique events for those who want to have new experiences and meet similar positive minded people doing the same.
I’m Michael. A few years back I found myself feeling isolated & trapped indoors during the pandemic. Taking accountability, I became passionate about meditation, fitness, personal growth, and other wellness practices. As a result, I discovered the importance of nature for my wellbeing, as well as pushing the limits of my comfort zone. This has led to interests in primitive camping, backpacking, and traveling to serene locations all over the country.
My desire is to bring people together to live fearlessly and authentic. We will provide fun & adventurous activities that push self-limitations, promote mindfulness, and bring us in touch with our true selves in order to raise our vibe for the greatest good.
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Deer Lakes Hike and Dough Daddy Brewery Gathering
Deer Lakes Park, Mahaffey Rd., Tarentum, PA, USWelcome to the Beat the Blues! Join us for a guided hike of the Deer Lakes Park forest trails. Afterward, participating hikers are welcome to gather at Dough Daddy Brewery for food and drink. They have an outdoor area equipped with heaters and firepits.
Before your first hike with us, PLEASE READ all of the following:
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER’S HIKE.
Attendance: The event is limited to 40 in order to account for all hikers and respect the peace of the park. If you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances, release your reservation at least a day in advance so any waitlisted participants can plan to come.
Meeting location: Deer Lakes Park, upper most parking lot, located on Cattail Dr. All hikes begin at the designated time with no exceptions! We will be hiking in all conditions unless notified in advance.
After location: Dough Daddy Brewery, 4381 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044Regarding safety: 90% of the hike will be dirt/gravel forest trails. The trails are hilly and can be muddy. We may cross several streams. Hiking boots and poles are encouraged so that you do not fall. While this group cares about your safety, all participants hike at their own risk.
Regarding endurance: hikes last about 2.5 hours and stretch for 6 miles. PLEASE take this pace into consideration before attending as you will be expected to keep up. If you cannot, you will kindly be asked to return to the cars or hike by yourself at your own pace. Do not lose sight of the hiker in front of you. If you need to leave the hike early, you can use the address pin on this page to return to the cars, so be sure to have your phone with you. Please let one of the hike hosts know before leaving so we are not looking for you unnecessarily. Bring water. Bathroom facilities exist at the start & end point.
Dogs: behaved and leashed dogs are allowed at Deer Lakes and outside parts of Narcisi.
Message me with any other questions that you may have. See you soon!
MichaelP.S. If you've been positively influenced by BTB events, please consider donating to help us with hosting fees and future event funding! You may donate via Venmo @mikefitz3720 or through Pledge on our main Meetup page.
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Social hour at Golden Age Beer Co. in Homestead
Golden Age, 337 East 8th Ave ,, Pittsburgh, PA, USWelcome to the Beat the Blues Wellness Adventure Group. Join us for an afternoon of fun at Golden Age Beer Co. in Homestead. Come for tasty food, delicious drinks and socializing at this unique spot! Golden Age Beer Co. is passionate about making clean and crisp lagers that are eminently drinkable and has a full service kitchen, with a menu of wood-fired pizza, burgers, wings, and more. This Sunday there should be live music played in their outdoor patio area and TVs inside showing the Steelers game and Oktoberfest continues at Golden Age with a selection of Oktoberfest beers, bratwurst and schnitzel to celebrate!
Social hours are events meant to bring existing and new group members together in new, safe and fun environments to enjoy time chatting and interacting with other group members.
Date: Sunday September 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: 337 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120
Website: www.goldenagebeer.com/
Cost: No cost to attend, however food and drinks have a cost.Food and Drinks:
Food Menu
Drinks MenuParking: On street parking should be available within walking distance of Golden Age Beer Co.
Additional info:
- We won't have a seating reservation, but there is ample space inside and outside (weather pending) to enjoy eating, drinking and chatting along with the live music. We’ll look to grab an outdoor table early so we can enjoy the nice late September weather.
- Golden Age allows well-behaved dogs in its outdoor space, not inside though. If you bring a dog, please ensure it's comfortable around large groups of people and loud noises.
- While the start time is 12PM, feel free to join the fun at any time of the night. If arriving later, use the event attendee list to find familiar faces in the establishment and come say hi!
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