Ok, so once again I was lamenting over beers with my best friend that my old bookclub in Michigan was so awesome & I totally miss it... The books, friends, food, wine & good times. I love living in Portland & have met some great people, but I'm looking for the next awesomest bookclub! You: Awesome! (any age or gender) ok, well over 21 so we can drink. Intelligent Enjoy good food & wine/beer or what have you. Read the book Have an interesting life so we have something to talk about after the boo …

"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen" Why stay home when you can venture out for all kinds of activities, parties and events throughout the Portland area? This group is a social club of females in the greater Portland area, ages 40 and up, that want to join us and try new things,new places, and have a lot of fun while meeting other great ladies! We will hold different types of social events throughout each month designed to introduce you to friends in our age range. Our calendar will …

Tired of haggling your friends to see that band coming to town you're totally digging that they just aren't into? Want friends to join you at that dive bar show you love each week? Need an excuse to check out an awesome new music venue? Wish someone would invite YOU to a concert for once instead of the other way around? This Meetup group is just for you. We're a group of fans of live music of any kind that want to see great shows, meet new people, and support live music venues around Portland. …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Friday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at BRANX in Portland. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★ Te …

This group is for Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Lesbian-Friendly Women in the Portland area to meet for fun, casual activities and to have a good time. This is not a dating site; it's a place to make new friends. Please take a look around the site and see what we're about before you join. Who Are We?: - Women (however you choose to identify yourself) in our mid 20's to mid 30's. - Social (we enjoy art, sports, film, music, books, drinks..etc) What Do We Do?: -Outdoor activities - Movie Outings; …

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 …

For all the bi and gay men who are looking for more quality friends. Come meet and hang out in a friendly environment, get to know, support and laugh at each other. The group is designed for professionals or people with goals in life that live in the Portland Metro Area. In the future, in addition to periodic meeting we would like to organize fun and exciting things to do. Ideally, this would be a group where we could become good friends and rely upon each other for support and friendship. So, …

For all the guys who are looking for more guy friends. Established and happy in life but wanting more guy time? Come meet and hang out in a friendly environment. This group is for guys who want to: Talk, relate, and laugh about dating and relationships, music, sports, fitness or any other shared interests. Meet for occasional happy hour, brunch, drinks, games, or other activities around town. Get to know each other, make friends, laugh at each other, support each other, and welcome new members. …

This group is for moms and dads who have children ages 0-3. We will get together for family friendly activities such as playdates at the many Portland area parks, indoor play spaces and other young child friendly venues in the Portland area. In addition to playdates we will do family events such as hikes, happy hours, picnics, bike rides and more. Also because mom and dad need to have some kid-free time we will have moms-night-out and dads-night-out events as well. This is an active meetup group …

If you are looking to connect with great people, foster a stronger sense of community by cooking and sharing great food, and maybe even find love, then this is the group for you. Our group is NOT exclusive to singles, however one of the primary purposes of our gatherings is to help single people connect in a no-pressure environment so that love can blossom in its own way. If you're in a relationship, but still interested in building community and sharing delicious food: fantastic! You'll be give …

What do you do after the Puppy Socialization Classes? Are you frustrated or overwhelmed with the local dog parks? Is your previously well-mannered and socialized puppy going through adolescence? Let's bring our sense of humor along with our friendly pups together for some fun, informal, short, appropriate play sessions to tire them out and make new doggie friends. We can meet in someone's back yard, find a seldom used park, or meet up at the Sandy River Delta (1,000 Acres) . I'm hoping this grou …

I moved to Portland almost a year ago with my partner. We only knew her cousin and no one else. Needless to say, our social meter was definitely in the red a few months later: ( I struck up a conversation with a woman on a bus, mentioned I didn't know anyone and she suggested joining meetup. We attended our first meetup two weeks later, a second one the day after. From those meet ups , we met 6 fabulous men and close to a dozen fantastic women. People from all different careers with an age range …

Welcome to the Brits In Portland Meetup Group This group is for British expats, family members and friends living in and around the great city of Portland, but members from other cities are welcome too!!! Do you miss having a sausage roll over a cold pint or maybe a good chicken vindaloo, or how about some fish & chips ? - "Yeah" me too - Then why not join us and attend one of  our meetups in the very near future - we promise to try and make you feel welcome. Our events include such things as - …

Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Lasz …

This is a meetup group for any and all outdoor activities or extreme sports, and also a good ole fashion get together to chill! I want to bring together people with the same passion of adrenaline and adventure. A few of the activities myself and my friend do and want to get more into are: Surfing, White Water Kayaking, River Floating, Skydiving, Paragliding, Dirtbiking, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Running, Camping, Hiking, Anything that has adrenaline or adventure... preferably both :) I want us …

Hello Everyone, My name is Mark, (I am a business owner and entrepreneur, like many of you) Here is my SECOND revision... I have just stepped up to replace Bret as the Organizer of this group. (I would like to thank Bret and others for starting this group and keeping it going so far) Thank you to Tysa for agreeing to be Co-Organizer of this Meetup Group, we are seeking more, plus assistant organizers and event hosts, please speak up. Picking up where Bret left off, I also want to share my th …

**In the beginning phases of this group, as long as the group isn't too large, people with loved ones that are dealing with other personality disorders other than BPD are welcome to be involved with the group. If we get too many people, maybe someone else can start off a splinter group for other personality disorders.** I'd like to have a group that meets to help support each other through the difficulties of having a loved one (family or friend or significant other) with BPD (Borderline Persona …

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 …

Hello ladies! This is a Meetup group for women in their30's and 40's who live in Portland proper and would like to make new friends while participating in fun activities. While this is a Women's Only group, some of the meetups may be open to members and their male friends/ significant others. This group is geared towards participation. Whether you can make it once a week or only once a month we would love to have you! Dues will be a 1x only amount of $4 payable in cash. There will be a record …

I enjoy reading, and honestly, I need to make more friends in Portland.  (Really, who doesn't? Couldn't we all use more friends? and books to read? Anyway...) My plan for this group is to host one meet-up a month where we will get together to discuss that month's book, and enjoy some food.  The first couple will probably be held at a public venue, but I am hopeful to host out of my apartment after I get settled a bit in this role as group leader.  I will post other activities as meetups during t …

We are the Portland Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association. We're a group of singles who like to golf. We'll get together and golf/socialize around the Portland area. We are part of The American Singles Golf Association (www.SinglesGolf.com/Portland) -a group of chapters throughout the United States and Canada composed of real people you meet face-to-face and, of course, play golf with. Chapters hold general membership meetings once each month and play golf as a group as often as they …

This group is primarily intended for people who are new in town and those not so new who want to get to know their city better. If you are interested in exploring the Portland area and making new friends, then this Meetup is for you!  We strive to have a diverse and active calender of events. Join us if you just moved to Portland or even if you grew up in the area as everyone is welcome.  If you have any ideas or suggestions for events, please let me know. If you would be interested in becoming …

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!

The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

Looking for fabulous microbrews? Great company and conversation? This is your group! Portland has one of the best beer scenes on the planet! Breweries, brewers, pubs, and festivals - we bring them to YOU along with a fun, friendly, active group of beer tasting buddies. Come explore the Portland beer scene with us as we get busy enjoying the microbrews this town has to offer.

Just a fun way for those that like to cut a rug to get together and hit the dance floor. It's a great way for those just starting out and seasoned pros alike to have some fun, get some exercise and meet new friends! We have a great group of people that love to go out dancing. The group is very welcoming to both new and experienced dancers, we just love to have a great time. If you are a beginning dancer, there is no better way to get started than going out with a group. And the only way to get b …

Join forces with fabulously philanthropic females to better our communities and the world!  We are a dedicated group of diverse women who get together to volunteer and donate to nonprofits in the greater Portland metro area.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while also socializing and having fun! This is a group to meet other women in the area who want to make a difference in our community and the world.  No in-depth knowledge of any one cause or special skills a …

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …