Welcome to the Portland International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Portland area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other adventurou …

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 Sailing in Portland meetup group promotes sailing opportunities, sailing education, sharing of information, and socializing among sailors and aspiring sailors in the Portland, Oregon, area and beyond.

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 …

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!

Women on Wheels - our mission is to empower women to travel by bicycle and other alternative transportation. And, oh yeah, feel the biking joy. We will have rides, workshops, and social events on biking. We're all inclusive. If you want to ride, we want you. It will be fun.

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. …

Outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountaineering, backpacking, camping, climbing, and anything awesome outside. A place to meet like minded friends of varying skill levels, we are enthusiasts not elitists - you're welcome to join and get started on you new expeditionary life!

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

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!

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 …

"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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for anyone interested in international traveling. Whether it's your first international trip or there are stamps galore in your passport, everyone is welcome. We're a group of people who want to make friends while traveling the world. Meet fellow travel enthusiasts and dreamers near you. Join World Travelers to learn about discounted group travel and meet new travel buddies! Become part of this organized travel group to join trips to amazing and adventurous places around the worl …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …