Purpose: To be able to meet with other Portlanders that are addicted to travel. Others just don't understand. Why join?: Free Beer and a chance to meet like minded folks. Who?: Folks that are seriously into travel. Not traveling makes you a bit anxious, and some of the best experiences in your life had travel as a part of it.

This group is for travelers, Those who wander, Nomads, Seekers of adventures fun freedom and fulfillment in the world around us. Those whose roots are here in the emerald city of roses and who want to leave footprints in the in the far reaches of creation. Who seek out new landscapes and cultures and touch the lives of others with whom which they share this planet. Who want to relax with friends and a Mai Tai on a white sandy beach by the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean or a glass fine red …

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor Adventurers …

There are so very many topics in the world of Real Estate!  This Lunch and Learn group is created for anybody and everybody who wants to gain knowledge in a myriad of topics, brought to you by Professionals who are contributing their time to help bring you information. There is no obligation or cost to you, ever.  However, you will pay for your own lunch.  The location will change monthly and will be in a restaurant of high quality and affordable prices with a private or semi-private space for o …

On a practical level, this Portland social group is for lesbian/queer and queer-friendly women who have vitality and a strong sense of self. I say "practical" because I realize that most people use meetup casually, to meet others and find things to do from time to time. But ideally, I'd like to manifest a village of warriors. To me, a true warrior of modern times is a strong woman who has a healthy relationship with power. She speaks her truth, walks her own path, lives by her chosen principles …

This ECKANKAR Meetup is about learning how you can get meaningful answers for yourself. It's about discovering tools that can help you gain more understanding of your life and help you live it better, calmer, and happier as a more aware Soul. It’s also about those special experiences so many people have had that can't seem to be explained and that have so much to teach us, such as: Hearing a sound no one else hears Visions Dreams seeming important or more real than life Out-of-the-body and near …

We're at a  place in our lives where we want to play hard and have FUNNN.   We're about making new acquaintances, some of which may evolve into true friendships.   Both singles and those with partners are part of our group Since age is generally a state of mind anyway, if you're heading toward fifty or over, it really doesn't matter. If you have a partner who also wants to participate, each person should become a member since some of our events do not include guests. You'll find our group welcom …

WELCOME to KAYAK PORTLAND! Kayak Portland's mission is to unite the diverse group of paddlers in the Portland Metro area while emphasizing Safety, Camaraderie, Stewardship, and Awareness in an organized group. Participants MUST Read & Agree to DISCLAIMER below. Dear Kayakers/Paddlers, Welcome to Kayak Portland! If you've been looking for a welcoming, inclusive group to paddle with that's free, you've found it!  We consist of skill levels from beginner to expert and we’re here to share our know …

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

Singles, singles, singles - if you are single and looking to meet the RIGHT person to date - this is the group for you!!!  Come on 2 years worth of first dates in 1 night with other singles in the area!!! Quickly see who you click with and want to see again for second dates! Come speed dating!!! Our Meetup group is designed for you to find dates with people you like!! Speed dating is the best way for singles to meet face-to-face in a fun, low-pressure, setting with other singles looking to date. …

For those who would like a couple of hours of French conversation in their lives. À practiquer, s'ameliorer, partager, faire un connection, faire des amies...n'importe de quoi! Its not necessary to be perfect or fluent in French but to have an interest in learning more about the French language, and the many francophone cultures etc...The objective is to have fun and learn together through cooking, cultural games, excursions etc...If you have any activity suggestions please feel free to share!

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

While we started out as a freelance writers group, we are now an inclusive creative community, who count amongst our midst a teacher, dancers, graphic artists, tech writers, actors and various hypenations, including writers with contract jobs. Our group meets approximately every three week for happy hour and dinner/munchies. Discussions range from chatting about what we're working on or not, new freelance opportunities (local or otherwise), our oh-so-crazy working life tales, to just spending ti …

We are a member of TCI Tall Clubs International. Women are 5'10" and taller, and men must be at least 6'2" Prospective members are welcome to all events. Anyone can join our Meetup Group. However, please join our real club, too. Our club calendar has much more to offer than the public events we've posted on Meetup. To learn about additional events or to apply for membership, please visit our website www.tall.org/clubs/or/portland or send us an email at portlandskylinerstallclub@gmail.com

This Social Club is for British Expats, their families & friends to enjoy a good laugh, have fun and meet people who have our sense of humour. We meetup about twice a month, all Brits whether from England , Ireland, Scotland or Wales are ALL welcome of any age, location, background etc.   We won't promise to be everything to everyone but WELCOME new ideas and venues, we have found this works for our club. We have Outdoor events throughout the year weather permitting, see past events & ideas, Br …

The purpose and intention of this group is to form a community of people who are interested in the spiritual teachings and practices of the people of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the British Isles prior to the Romans and the spread of Christianity.  I offer gatherings that are centered around a study of the runes.  We have drum circles where we drum to remember our ancestors.  We gather to do ritual and honor the changing of the seasons and the turning of the wheel. Rune Study:  The runes ar …

Thinking about starting a blog? Already blogging and interested in learning more? And most importantly, are you generous with your knowledge, kind to your fellow Portlandians, and willing to share your sense of humor? This group is for anyone who has a positive attitude and wants to write online, whether it's for fun, business, self-discovery or just self-indulgence. It's easy to start a blog -- and it can even be done for free -- but if we wait until our ideas are perfect and the stars are alig …

Welcome Sleuthing Women! Now in its 5th year, this book group is comprised of intelligent, diverse, mature (ahem!) women who have been transplanted to Portland. This fact alone adds an undeniable Flavor to our as well as the basis for laughs! We choose mysteries written by worldwide authors. The group meets on the 2nd Saturdayof each month at 12pm for book discussion and lunch.  Meetings are held in members' homes on a rotational basis for privacy. Occasionally if a scheduling conflict arises we …

Everyone has a voice worth singing with. And when we unite our voices in song we can help make the world a better place! With this group you can attend singing events, workshops, or a choir, to build community through singing together. You'll sing songs with an important message (life, joy, love, peace, spirit, personal growth) from diverse cultures and traditions around the world. Almost all songs are taught by ear, so they're with you for a looooong time. Led by Marion Van Namen - choral direc …

This is a healing group for anyone who is interested in exploring their past lives and possible future lives. We will also work on unblocking any possible stuck energy associated with any past lives that come forward in the meditation circle. We will explore past lives through a group guided meditation. All levels of spiritual seekers are welcome and encouraged to join us. There is a $15 suggested donation to offset the room rental fees.

Whether you're fortunate enough to have retired early or you work hours that leave your days free, you'll find activities here to fill your days with. I started another group dedicated to tourism for locals, but in this one, I want to focus on activities that we can do during the week. I will put together tour and activities at a price that will allow you to participate on a regular basis, as well as a frequent participant program that provides discounts for regular attendance.

We Meetup every other Wednesday!... Interested in the 4-Hour Workweek? Want to learn more about lifestyle design? Still a bit confused, and not sure where to start? If you are you ready to design the lifestyle you want, this is the right group for you! I read the book about 4 years ago, and then again 2 years ago, and then again, just recently! Over the last couple of years, I have spent a lot of time learning about building online businesses and internet marketing... And now, after 25 years of …

I will not play at tug o' war. I'd rather play at hug o' war, Where everyone hugs Instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles And rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, And everyone grins, And everyone cuddles, And everyone wins. Shel Silverstein I come to the cuddling community from a background in conflict resolution and am on a journey of exploring personal growth through heart connections and affectionate, non-sexual touch. Meetup offers many ways to make connections with like-minded people, …

The Bodhi Tree Yoga Studio Divine Light Energetics hosting Sacred Saturdays A time to unwind and receive guidance or energy healing from experience practitioners. Please join us posted Saturdays for an afternoon of fun, music, readings, healing and special tea from The Tao of Tea.  There will be Reiki, Tarot, Energy Medicine, Kinesiology Testing, Astrology, and more. More details coming soon, Contact Jewels for more information 971 533 5119

We work to create opportunities for pleasant relationships over nice meals. We don't plan budget dinners, we suggest restaurants we think at least some will enjoy. We each vote with our RSVP's whether a dining out experience fits our schedule, our budget, and how far we desire to travel to dine out. If you'd like to suggest a venue, or help plan a dinner please email Joanne the Organizer. We're planning social events, & are not responsible for how safe, timely or tasty the dinners are. Ch …

Our group was created for those who are or, are interested in psychic abilities / awareness. Some topics of discussion will be NDEs, medium, empathic, ESP, astral travel and many other like experiences. We will discuss psychic awareness, psychic growth, how these abilities have changed our lives and perception of the world around us, as well as sharing our experiences. Any topic related to abilities is welcome, even if your experience was only a one time thing. You do not have to be psych …

Come join us on Thursday, January 31st from 6-8 p.m. at McMenamin's Old Church in Wilsonville. Warren Floyd performs rock and roll, folk rock and country covers from the 50's, 60,'s, 70's, 80's and 90's. He has performed with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and has been featured on John McEuen's Acoustic Traveller program on XM Satellite Radio. A fun evening of GREAT music!

This organization was started in 1992 By Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and now has chapters in 81 countries of the world. The main objective of WFWP is to call forth the healing power of women to bring forgiveness and reconciliation through dialogue, meetings, music, laughter, travel, and crossing a bridge ceremony wherein women of different races, cultures, religions or view point meet and become bonded as lifelong sisters in heart.