This group is designed to keep a regular weekly pickup game going in Portland. Look here for information about places, dates and times to play, and feel free to add your own recommendations. As the weather turns nicer, we will look to add a weeknight game as well. But that’s not all! We’d also like to create a group of fans of international soccer (La Liga from Spain, the Premier League from England, etc.) who would like to meet at a restaurant or bar to watch the games and - why not? - mak …

Everyone's path to self-confidence, career development , business leadership and public speaking begins somewhere. Why not choose a fun, friendly and supportive group in the convenient Lloyd Center Area? WATCH us at http://www.youtube.com/JantzensTM Just double click on Wonder Woman's nose and meet the crowd. We meet every Thursday morning at 6:30 AM. WHY SO EARLY? Because we are M O T I V A T E D ! ! ! It's cheap!  ($48 semi-annual non-profit club dues) and YOU'LL HAVE FUN. We meet at the ORE …

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 …

The Sweet Spot of the Lesbian Universe The goal of Les Femmes PDX is to intentionally build a cohesive, harmonious, safe, thriving, happy, healthy community for Portland lesbians on the feminine side of the scale who want to spend time with other femme lesbians for friendship, fun and... we'll leave it at that. :) Whether you're new to Portland or you've been here a while, welcome! If you're just out of a relationship and forgot to make your own friends while in it or lost them in the split (oop …

Connecting with great lesbians who want to explore Portland and make friends! From breweries to wine bars, coffee shops and bakeries, good eats, adventurous fun on hiking trails, biking, and paddling the local rivers, to movie nights and dancing!  Join with an open mind, respect for diversity, a kind spirit, and a willingness to explore! If you'd like to join, please provide a photo of yourself (not your pet or landscape please), in your profile. Thank you!

This group was created to get to know other former east coast-ers now living in Portland, whether you moved here last week or ten years ago.  As wonderful as Portland and Portlanders are, it's always great to meet other people who have moved here from the east coast, especially the Northeast.  Moving across the country can often feel like moving to another country- different senses of humor, different values, different interests- and it'd be great to be able to get together for drinks, dinner an …

Our group fosters community and meetups for card players to enjoy their games with people that want to enjoy their games.  Meet nearby players and enjoy friendly competition.  Play old favorites and try out new ones. We can play and teach well known card games like Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Bid Whist, Pinochle, Cribbage, Big Two, and Tarot, as well as similar tile games like Mah-Jong and Dominos, but our house of cards offers many more games than just these!  Don't miss Tichu, Durak, Doppelkopf, o …

Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? Do you default on the side of alternative? Maybe even consider yourself, dare I say it, the cool mommy? And I mean cool in a knows all the words to every Patsy Cline AND every Minor Threat song kinda way, not in a Rose McGowan in Jawbreaker kinda way. I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and narrow it down this way. It's not about bei …

The group mission: The goal of this group is to bring together any interested people in the Portland area who have worked in film or video, or otherwise have a special aptitude for these fields, in a fluid, creative workshop and discussion on given topics each month. The central idea is to get actors, writers and directors together to socialize and meet each other, and take in new information and offer creative feedback. We will focus on traditional as well as new media, from classical filmmakin …

Working and playing with writing prompts is a great way to think out of the box, exercise your writing muscles, give birth to a new piece and/or enrich a work in progress.  My intention is for this group to be a place and space that provides encouragement and safety for new writing.  Writers of all levels of experience are welcome in this group.  It's not about creating a finished product -- it's about developing a practice, getting words onto the page, taking risks, and enjoying the company of …

"I come down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames." --Annie Dillard Welcome to the Portland WHWC! This group hopes to encompass a diverse array of interests and experience levels, whether you are new to hiking or an experienced backcountry traveler. We also aim to give back to the Wilderness community whenever possible via myriad stewardship opportunities and such. Please suggest any ideas you may …

SAFER DECISIONS IN MARRIAGE AND DATING With this group and www.glassbook.org take control from the abuser & read tips to perform background checks on someone new Mission #1: CONFLICT SAFETY. Many DV organizations for women provide lectures, support groups, and reading materials. Although they are valuable, these resources fall short by not providing an opportunity to role play newly learned skills. One does not learn to play tennis or ride a bike by simply reading a book! This Meetup group will …

You live in Portland. You are an epic kind of person. The board games you love to play have a little meat on their bones, but you've noticed the local scene gravitates toward games that simply aren't as filling. Don't panic! It just so happens there is a place for you and your desire to play epically satisfying games. That place is here. Epic games generally last 2 or more hours. They include, but are not limited to: Arkham Horror Mansions of Madness Civilization (Avalon Hill) Civilization (Fa …

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 Speak Love Meetup Group. You will not be well-served by this group if you "show up cold", that is, with no knowledge of or experience with Compassionate Communication. You will be welcomed AND you will probably find the material and exercises raise more questions than answers for you. You will be best served by this group if you have done at least one of the following: read Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. listened to the audio version …

Home setting, relaxed gaming, fridge with ice. Game on Saturday nights. Emphasis is on fun, then role playing. Please be a mature player as we expect to have fun and not drama. Look forward to talking to you!

Do you long to manifest your hearts desire, attract your soulmate or live into your highest calling? Are you living with pain, fear, anxiety, depression, illness, addiction or negative feelings from which you'd love to be free? Have you suffered from abuse, neglect, assault, unemployment, divorce, or any other significant struggles of life? This group is a safe and beautiful space for your to address your specific issues and tap into the collective capacity to heal together. I will teach you the …

This group is only open to active members of the Mt. Tabor divorce support group. In the tradition of the Mt. Tabor group, Club D is not meant to seek a date. If you want to find buddies from our group to go on a hike, go dance, go to a concert, a movie, whatever: by all means: post!

I'm looking to meet up with people in my neighborhood ( I live near SE 62nd and Woodstock) who like to jog with their dogs. I am flexible with what time and the frequency we go on the runs and flexible with distance (I usually do 3-4 miles every other day or so) I have a dog who is over excited and overstimulated by other dogs while walking or jogging. I'm hoping to create a meet up that will allow us to work on this with other dog human pairs by running together in a pack. I'd love to be joined …

This is a group for anyone who prefers to run around and play sports on their weekends. We'll start by meeting up on Saturday mornings to play two-hand-touch football.. I also know some good courts to play basketball throughout the week. Anyone is welcome. The goal is to have a good time and get a little exercise while hanging out with some good people. I'd love to see this expand to a variety of games all over the city throughout the week.

Calling all crafty people! If your craft is portable, then pack it up and bring it along to a crafternoon. Crafternoons are a chance for creative people to get together to socialize and meet new people...and get crafty! This is not just for knitters. All crafters all welcome. You might also find someone who's doing something you'd like to learn.

Do you love tabletop gaming in any or all of its forms—strategy, casual, roleplaying, dice, cards, miniatures—but have ideas of your own you'd like to explore and create? Looking for like-minded game creators for idea exchange, collaboration, resource pooling, playtesting and feedback? Whether you make games for your own enjoyment or with an aim toward publication; whether you're an experienced designer with multiple prototypes or someone with no experience beyond a good idea; whether you want t …

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 principle instead of c …

A Men's Vegan group in Portland, Oregon Soyboys is a local group of gay men who host monthly dine-outs and attend special events throughout the city. Soyboys have most recently had brunch at Portobello and happy our at the Sweet Hereafter. We love visiting the best vegan and veg-friendly spots around the city. Members can be vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious. Please e-mail us at soyboyspdx@gmail.com to learn about our upcoming events! "I'd rather see you drink a glass of wine than a glass of m …

Contemplative traditions share an understanding that the physical world we inhabit is a very fluid expression of energy and consciousness, and that our world is imbued with sacredness; what Jungians call Soul, Buddhists call Buddha Nature and Christians call the Presence of God. A contemplative practice (meditation, prayer, study, dialogue) is any activity which helps us open to the presence of the sacred in our life. The Portland Contemplative Center offers Contemplative Psychotherapy, and clas …

Hello moms of Portland. This group is for Russian, Russian/American and any other nationalities who want to expose their toddlers and young kids to the Russian language. I am Russian born but raised here in the US and would love to meet with other parents to be able to speak more Russian with all our children. I would love to find moms who want to have playmates where speaking and learning Russian is encourages and I'd love to find mom who can read stories in Russian and do Russian songs and eve …

WE'RE A BRAND SPANKING NEW RIDING GROUP! I'll be scheduling rides as soon as a few people join the group. This is a new group for 20 and 30 somethings interested in small group rides without a ton of planning. A bunch of my good friends moved out of town this year so I'm looking to make some new riding buddies. Here are the details: PURPOSE: Make new friends, get exercise, and experience more of our amazing city. SCHEDULE: Ride dates and times will vary depending on my work/social obligations. R …

This group is intended to provide a place for Motor Homers and other RV'ers to link up and travel together, meet up at some neat place, share tricks, tips, and advice, etc. If it's related to our favorite vehicles, it belongs here! I want to welcome and thank all of you who have joined up on the NW RVER’S list. As of this posting, we have TEN members, and more coming to join us all the time! I’m VERY encouraged by those who have expressed an interest in OUR group! It looks like we’re likely to b …