I'm a hostess, promoter, coordinator, and matchmaker by nature. Since moving to Portland, I decided to make my joy my job, which is networking people and making beneficial bonds. I love to dance and make introductions, so this group is for people (singles, entrepreneurs, newcomers) looking to make new connections through me from all the networking I do already. I'll share all that I'm up to, over the weekends and hope to make many friends make more new friends, and perhaps even fall in love. Sin …

This meetup group is for people on the westside that want to meet and do things with out having to go in to Portland. Becasue we are in Hillsboro and many of the locals have compressed work weeks we enjoy doing things mid week but weekends are good to!  We encourage members to post ideas and activities they enjoy and would like some friends to tag along and share the fun.  If you enjoy doing some of the many other things the area has to offer and looking to car pool from the west side post your …

Are you an empty nester looking to meet new friends and start that next chapter in your life?  When my daughter moved on to college a couple of years ago I realized that most of my women friends were those I associated with at school functions, band functions, etc. and I no longer had as much contact with them now that our kids were off on their own.  So I decided to try and form a meetup group for women at a similar stage in life as myself to develop some new friendships.  I would like to sched …

Are you looking to ride bikes in a social setting?  NumBumz is a Portland area bicycle group dedicated to creating socially oriented cycling activities. Our local group rides and NW cycling road trips all have a strong social component.  We offer group rides of all difficulty levels. Ride leaders describe each planned ride and post the difficulty level to assist members in choosing appropriate activities for his or her fitness and cycling experience level. Another difference that separates us fr …

Are you 50+ and at a place in your life where you want to enjoy life and have fun with others of like mind? The kids are all grown and out on their own. The house is quiet and there’s no one to yell at? Then this group is for you. Wonderful Wacky Westsiders (WWW) is for folks who are 50+ and live or work on the westside of Portland. It's about meeting new friends and having  some fun along the way. There is so much to see and do and having a group to do it with makes it even better. This is NOT …

This group is for moms that want support and friendship as a Stay-At-Home-Mom and for making long-lasting friendships along the way. If you want to get out and have playdates and are also willing to host some gatherings at your house, then this is the group for you! This group focuses on members who are devoted to their kids and family, live a healthy and happy lifestyle, enjoy a "mom's night out" once in awhile with friends, and generally have enough free time to get together on a weekly basis …

Are you... Queer? Bi? Married? Gay but heterosexually married? Transgendered? Gender Queer? Intersexed? Asexual? Gay but don't fit with the LGBT community, or don't want to be boxed into a label? Or do you have a fluid sexual orientation or gender idenity that changes? Are you androgynous? Are you straight but generally attracted to the kinds of people listed above? If any of these strike a chord with you, then this may be the group you have been looking for! Welcome to the "Queer Middle-Grou …

Who are we? Collectively, we are part of the largest percentage of the population, born between 1946 and 1964. We are strong women who are re-inventing age, seeing ourselves at least 12 years younger. We know who we are and what we want.  We are generally tired of social scenes where we are not as young as most,  but, certainly not "old"!  We wish we could just hang out, relax, and have fun with others our own age. We are on TOP of the proverbial "hill", not ready to start going downhill! We are …

We are women who are 45 and older, who now have time to enjoy the more fun aspects of life. We are warm hearted intelligent women who enjoy pleasant conversation and fun activities while some of us create life long Friendships. We are not a formal group, we are just women who love to explore life and to get the most out of it that we can. It's our time to play and have fun. We are a new group only a few months old. And meet during the weekday. We are in the Northwest/South-west area, Portland, B …

Westside Gals are a fun, friendly, supportive and adventurous group of women. We're an active group of women who get out and do things. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland and want to enrich your life, this is the group for you! Our events include: monthly bunco (bunko), book club meetings, concerts, day trips, clothing exchanges, crafts, weekly happy hours, beach trips, wine tasting, dinners, hikes, and much more. When signing up, please be sure to post a recognizab …

Mid-western transplanted people? West-Coasters who are tired of hearing their friends tell them how awesome Euchre is? People looking for fun and social interaction? Everyone is welcome whether you're a Euchre shark or a newbie! If you're new to the game, we're happy to explain the rules, and we welcome new players to the fold. In order to ensure a quality experience for all players, new players who are still learning will be asked to observe or share their hand with an experienced player until …

This is a great group for people who live in Cedar Hills, Cedar Mill, Terra Linda, West Slope, Raleigh Hills, Garden Home, Beaverton, Hillsboro and other nearby neighborhoods. I live in Cedar Hills and have always described it as a "Leave It To Beaver" kind of neighborhood with well kept homes and friendly people. I think sense of community is very important and knowing our neighbors makes our area a better place to live. Let's get together for walks/hikes, happy hour, dinner, lunch, talks, bart …

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson We are a small group of ladies entering the next phase of our lives, looking to make lasting friendships and include our partners occasionally. Activites include: Meet & Greet Potlucks, Weekday Wind Downs, Dining Out, Movies, Bookclub, Crafts/Classes, Walk & Chats, Quarterly Birthday Celebrations, Coffee/Tea & Conversations and ..... The group encourages member input and participation ! We hope that you will not just join - but …

Let's get together to discuss great books over a cup of coffee or glass of wine. I am new to Oregon and really want to meet some fun women who enjoy life and love to read. Ladies, if you love to read and want to meet new friends, join me!

Happy New Year, I'm wishing each of you a happy, healthy and balanced 2013! To that end, if you enjoy reading and thinking in community, I encourage you to take a little time for yourself in the coming year and join us for interesting reading, great conversation, lots of laughter and friendly support with a truly fabulous group of diverse, dynamic and intelligent women!  There is an eclectic selections of books scheduled so far, and as always, if you have a book you'd love for this group to read …

This group is for anyone interested in improving their health and wellness. This includes anyone who would need financial wellness as well as for their body. This group welcomes anyone looking to just meet with other humans on a comfortable level just to hear what someone has to say. We have friends and speakers from acupuncture,Qigong, hydration specialist, how to be green, CPR. Free alkaline/ionized water sample for every member. Come and contribute or take with you what you need. Looking forw …

~ LightBridge ~ with Aurora from Aurora’s Portals I am highly interested in the juncture between matter and spirit, and wish to explore creation, manifestation and transformation with other adventurers. My name is Sharon Lewis, but I go by the name Aurora, which is the name for my higher self. I am a channel for light beings, an energy healer, medium and psychic/intuitive. Some of you know me from the Metaphysical Fair group held at New Renaissance Bookstore Event Center each month. The purpose …

Why Join: Join Button ^^^^^ This is a great group to round out your weekly fitness and health, to get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet new people. We offer a variety of activities to help you get healthier and moving, including walks, bike rides, running, water aerobics, farmers markets and other fitness and health related activities.  Most activities will be located in NW/SW Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and other mostly west-side locations. Schedules change from season to se …

I am looking to create this group in hopes of giving everyone a chance to meet new life long friends, chat about parenting, give our children a chance to socialize and grow together, and just have some fun! If you are looking for playdates, friends to meet and rainy day creative activities -- please join! Our little ones are ranging from newborn to about 5 years in age. Looking forward to meeting you and your little ones!!

Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids, life, challenges, joys... and have fun!  I welcome your ideas to plan Moms Meetups to share experiences, find advice, give support, make new friends, and find new places to take our kids. All moms- stay at home to working full time- are welcome! We are a group of mostly stay-at-home moms (Some of us work from home or Part-time).  Most of our activities happen Monday thru Friday 10-4.  The kids in the group range from newborn to about 5 years old …

I am Italian from Milan and I have been in Portlan OR since 2005. I am always looking for new friends and I feel very confortable with people who love my country. I know many people had a good time in Italy and many people also speak Italian, but it is hard to find a place to practice the language. So if you speak Italian, live on the West side and would like to find a place practice and find new friends, please join me. We will also have night of Italian culture where you don't need to be able …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory? --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable …

Interested in joining a book group for lesbians which meets once a month in the Portland area to discuss books with a spiritual theme? We're a group of intelligent, thoughtful and articulate lesbians of all spiritual leanings, ages and backgrounds who explore many spiritual paths and ideas through reading fiction, biography, poetry, and books by spiritual leaders. The word "spiritual" is broadly defined in our group. We try to read from all spiritual points of view. We will meet one Saturday a m …

This group is for working moms with a one toddler born in 2009 and live in Aloha/Beaverton. This group is for couples with one toddler and a majority of our play dates will be on the weekends and/or occasionally after 4PM on a weeknight. If you are interested in making new girlfriends, having dinner parties, supporting each other, having playgroup dates, having our kids grow up together and everything else a mom might want or need from a group of other supportive moms, please join. Our hope is f …

3 months to prepare for the BEST NEW YEAR of your life! We start OCT 1 and End Jan 1st!! How is that for timing? A perfect way to start the new year and get through the holiday without gaining. You can do this and I would LOVE to help you... Surrender Your Jeans to me!! bring in a pair of jeans that you WANT to fit into...  Leave them with me, join our bootcamp, involve your kids, have fun, learn to make exercise a habit, improve your energy, win prizes, make friends, sleep better, eat better, a …

A group for singles who want to get out, explore new venues, adventures, meet other singles, create friendships, and have a great time together.  There is so much to experience in this fabulous part of the NW, and we just think it's bound to be more fun to experience it with other fun singles! If you're active, have a sense of adventure, and still have things to check off your 'bucket list'....and if you enjoy people and actually meeting face-to-face (you know, the old-fashioned way)....then th …

We are stay at home moms of toddlers (ages up to 5 years) and babies (as young as newborn!) who would like to connect with other stay at home mommies and find playmates for our kids! We find a new fun and interesting places to meet at each week, so it never gets boring for us or our kiddos. Our members are friendly and welcoming! If you're a stay at home mom (or you work part time or in the evenings) and you're looking to make lasting friendships for yourself and your little one, this is the gr …

Lets get together and run, motivate and inspire one another to become a better person and athlete. We will be running trails and speed work around the track. This is a great way to train for your next 10K, half, full, ultra marathon! Whether your race is on trail or road! Plus, your knees will love you for it! Plus, running on trails gives you an awesome workout! You can help me keep this group going by hosting runs, hikes, bike rides or anything that you feel we would enjoy.  Looking forward to …