It can be hard to meet other people, especially if you don't like going to a bar to get picked up. That's why I decided to start this meetup. It will be for younger couples, new or old, who want to do fun things with other couples. Couples in their 20's or 30's would probably feel the most comfortable. We will go bowling, go to new restaurants, check out local events, maybe even take some classes. Let me know if you have a suggestion! (Not a swingers meetup, just friends)

The Portland Social Club is a group for making friends, networking and finding adventure in the Portland area! Our emphasis is on cultural, active, innovative experiences. Our gatherings span indoor and outdoor activities, daytime and nighttime events, with ages raging mostly from mid 20's to early 40's but we don't shy away from people outside that joining in the fun. The Portland Social Club is not designed to be a singles group though we do have singles events from time to time. Both singles …

Get out of your house, apt, condo, whatever... Are you in Portland? Come be social. Been here a while? New in town? 20's or 30's? Here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows/bars in the Portland area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hours, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, professional sports games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if …

Thank you for your interest in International Gourmet Dinner Club. We are a group of non-professional chefs all with a desire to try something new. We try to meet up once a month to have theme dinners where group members who RSVP make something from that theme and bring it. The theme is determined by the Host house and it could be a country theme like Italian, African, Thai or get into the specifics such as Creole, Share the Harvest or blind ingredient cook off.  The group members are extremely …

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. …

Are you a city girl in your 20's to late 30's looking to hang out and have fun? This group is intended to get girls who live in the city to get out and explore all that Portland has to offer. We will explore restaurants, shopping, wine tasting, pedicures, trivia nights, and everything in between. From NW to SE, one thing's for sure, we will always have a good time! "My hopes are to create an embracing community where every type of portland loving gal can gather, be completely free in who they ar …

Due to a busy summer school schedule, games won't be help until August 2012. So you like the outdoors? You say you like adrenaline? How about meeting great people ? Then stretch your legs, put on your running shoes and steady your aim! Because now there's laser tag...outdoors! Outdoor laser tag is a slightly different type of game than indoor. Scratch the day-glo paint and the dry ice, insert mountain sides, boulders, streams and blue skies. It's essentially the same game as paintball, but wit …

Tired of being the only one at the bar wanting to watch NHL games? We get a decent group together a couple times a month and go watch NHL games that are being televised.

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 …

Welcome to the Philosophy Workshop. Philosophy Workshop is the place for exploring problems of philosophy in a cooperative manner, usually focused on a very specific subject. The goal (and the hope) is to utilize our combined knowledge and experience to understand ideas that are at times difficult and perhaps even entirely new to some participants. The  format of our meetings is as follows: 1. Introduction (20-30 min. overview of the subject matter) 2. Clarification of ideas/arguments 3. General …

We are a Meetup that wants to provide friendship, events and fun for busy single professionals of all ages. We will post a variety of activities and events and who knows, you just might meet that someone special at one of our social events!

Portland Piano Players is a group for people who would like to: Meet other piano players Share the pieces you’re working on Learn from others Don't worry about how good you are. There's no competition here. All levels of ability are welcome, from beginners on up. Do you freeze up in front of an audience? This is a way to get used to playing for others in a casual, supportive setting. All styles of music are welcome -- classical, jazz, pop, whatever you play, we want to hear it. We meet ab …

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; …

What? Really underwater hockey? Underwater Hockey is a fast-paced, fun-filled sport for athletes of all ages. Unlike its on-ice counterpart, underwater hockey is a non-contact sport. While some jostling and bumping may occur, especially in competitive play, contact is generally not allowed, and focus is on fitness, teamwork and finesse. Underwater hockey is played in a swimming pool by two teams of up to 10 players each (6 active and 4 substitutes). The puck is made of lead, with a brightly-col …

This group is for cyclists of all levels who want to train for the annual Tour de Cure charity ride that is held at the Hillsboro Stadium (July 20, 2013) with routes of  5, 26, 43, 65 and 100 miles.   Tour de Cure  raises money for the American Diabetes Association and funds diabetes research, education and advocacy. This group is open to everyone, including people who are just learning how to ride a bike.  A cyclist does not have to be registered for Tour de Cure to participate in this meet-up …

Finally, 20- and 30-something atheists, agnostics & skeptics have our own group! This is the place to find each other and build our own community and culture. NOTE: While we're getting started up and working out the kinks with Meetup.com, "Jack" will appear as the organizer. The actual organizer is Troy Carter, who is a proper member of the 20-30 demographic. (Jack is a 50-something who's helping us start the group under his Meetup account.)

***Taking place every 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm, at the Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE 24th Broadway**** I started A Course In Miracles (ACIM) group to create a space, in the central metro area of Portland, Oregon, for an egalitarian, participatory, deep exploration of the Course. This group involves personal sharing and supporting each other in understanding and practicing ACIM principles and teachings. The focus is on the ACIM forgiveness process. My perspec …

This group is intended to bring together long distance hikers from Portland, Oregon and the surrounding areas for social gatherings, day hikes, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. If you are no stranger to hiking more than 20 miles a day, thru-hiking the long trails, or generally find that you hike farther or faster than average, this group is designed for you.

The intention of this group is to connect young people in Portland, OR who are polyamorous, swingers, nonmonogamous, or curious about open relationships. Group members are under 40 or have partners who are under 40. Join us monthly for chatting, socializing, and generally getting up to wacky hijinks in downtown Portland.

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 …

This circle follows a simple but powerful form. One group member at a time holds a talking stone, and speaks about their personal, heartfelt experience while everyone else listens.  The clear boundaries of the form supports group members in connecting with and sharing their genuine experience, and listening to others with an attitude of unconditional acceptance and loving-kindness. Maitri Talking Circle meets at the Portland Contemplative Center. Lee Scher, the group's organizer, is a trained gr …

This group is dedicated to those who are looking for a fun and relaxed atmosphere to meet other singles. We offer a wide variety of events to introduce some fun and silliness into our lives while maybe pushing you out of your comfort zone a bit.  Our goal is to meet new friends, maybe a new partner if you're lucky :) If you're interested in suggesting a new meet up, don't hesitate to email me! I'm always up for new ideas!

For anyone badass and passionate about ideas and their real life application. The BA Book club is interested in innovative ideas from sociology, economics, physical sciences, and philosophy but we're open to anything reasonable. Group will meet once a month in a badass pub to discuss that month's book. We're looking for young innovator-types. "Your hosts are two guys in their mid to late 20s".  This previous statement is now more of an idea of who our hosts once were...now every member should fe …

You are invited to join our community of Kriya Yogis spreading Earth Peace through Self Peace. Our group practices the same Kriya Yoga given by Babaji as mentioned in the book "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda. We practice under the guidance of our SatGuru, Yogiraj Siddhanath. No matter your religion, race, gender, orientation, class, creed, or personal philosophy, Kriya Yoga is for you. It complements all walks of life, and contradicts none. Our community has many opportunities …

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 …

This is a support group for women in their 20s and 30s who are working through depression or simply a difficult time in their life. I am starting this group because I would love to talk with other women struggling with feelings of sadness and isolation as part of a supportive, encouraging community. We can share our stories, give and receive advice, and discuss happiness related literature/films/spirituality, etc. The format will be a collective effort, but it the aim is to have meaningful conve …

Hey dudes and betties, I just moved to Portland all the way from Michigan, so like a lot of you, I don't know many people around here. I gotta say (and I get the feeling that you're thinking the same thing) I'm getting a little burned out of all of these Meetup groups where the age range is from 20-40ish.  Personally, I don't think that is a good mix of people... many of us are single and ready to mingle, still enjoy the bar nights.... you get the idea.  Join up and let's have some fun and meet …

Hello and welcome to NW Portland Lunchtime Hoops.  Here are all of the details about our group: Lunchtime hoops is a guaranteed game at a set time with guaranteed playing time.  No winner stays and no sitting out for a game.  Show up, play, leave. This group is for experienced, skilled, and knowledgeable basketball players only. Most of our members played high school varsity and some played college. However many of us have seen a year or ten pass since those days so our brain may be a bit quick …