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.

Looking for "Baby Boomers" (or around that era) who like to travel internationally, explore other cultures, food and historical places. Anyone interested in traveling, exploring ethnic cusine or attending talks or movies about other countries and discussing them should come.

  Active Living After 65 was created to give Seniors an opportunity to meet other Seniors in the Vancouver/Portland area who are interested in attending local events and attractions, traveling, and various get-togethers involving games and lunch/dinner out. We promote and offer ideas on volunteer opportunities, as we believe the community benefits greatly from the wide range of skills, experience and expertise that older adults have to contribute!  Active Living After 65 promotes integrity, posi …

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 …

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 …

** This group is temporarily closed to all new members while we work on encouraging existing members to attend regularly. Feel free to check back in a couple weeks when we might be accepting new members. Thanks for your interest!** This is a new group (formed in January 2012) for Portland moms with toddlers who want to meet other moms for friendship and support while the little ones have playtime. (please read the whole description before requesting membership) If you have a toddler (12 months+) …

 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 welc …

Welcome to Hard-Core Explore. This is a site dedicated to experienced adventurers who want to do the “hard-core” stuff – people who want to meet and journey with other like minded, able bodied thrashers willing to lead or follow an “adventure with an edge”. The site lists outings that include off trail hikes, high mileage backpacking and day hiking, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, climbing, etc. If it’s Hard-core, outdoor and explores, this is the hub for the experienced adventurer. Th …

A meet, greet and mingling group for single seniors around 60, younger people have their own group (35 +, 50+), why not us? Join us and be with senior adults your own age. We will NOT be bungie jumping, sky diving, mountain climbing or any death defying acts. We will be doing fun things plays, concerts, art walks, golf, wine tasting, films, music festivals, dining, hiking, summer concerts, dancing, jazz, day trips,Saturday markets, what would you like to do?  Let me know. Bernie, Organizer

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 add a photo of yourself in your profile. Thank you.  

Do you find yourself toiling over restaurant menus anxiously looking for something you can actually eat? Is the bathroom the first thing you look for when you go somewhere? Ever gone to a potluck and only been able to eat what you brought? How would you like to go to a barbeque and be able to eat almost anything there? What about an amusement park trip with an understanding group you can share snacks and thrills with? Having food sensitivities or digestive disorders like IBS can make it diffic …

  Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/surf.sessions.pdx       This group was started to pull together the Local Surfers in The Portland area to travel the coast and enjoy the great surf & camaraderie. I'm Shawn Paulson ASP World Tour Surfer from   Honolulu, Hawaii and moved here July 2011.    

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 call our events hotline at 503-222-7373.    

Gin drinkers are a breed apart, it seems. If you're tired of people who wrinkle their noses and say, "ewwww" when you tell them you like gin, then come out and meet some other gin fans. You don't have to talk about gin, but you do have to drink it! 21 and over, of course

Singles, singles, singles - if you are looking to meet the RIGHT person to date - this is the group for you!!!  How would you like to go on 2 years worth of first dates in 1 night??? 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 to meet face-to-face in a fun, low-pressure, setting with other great singles looking to date. You will meet new singles …

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 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!