Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Singles over 35!  We're friendly people looking for other singles to do fun and exciting activities together. This can be anything from movies, happy hours, hiking, biking, kayaking, museums, comedy shows, dancing, eating out, karaoke, etc. We are a fun and fantastic group of singles! A great place to meet new friends and have fun! If you are interested in being an Assistant Organizer or Host, please let us know. We want everyone to have fun, meet new friends, and enjoy themselves with others. : …

The Sweet Spot of the Lesbian Universe The goal of Les Femmes PDX is to intentionally build a cohesive, harmonious, safe, thriving, happy, healthy community for Portland lesbians on the feminine side of the scale who want to spend time with other femme lesbians for friendship, fun and... we'll leave it at that. :) Whether you're new to Portland or you've been here a while, welcome! If you're just out of a relationship and forgot to make your own friends while in it or lost them in the split (oop …

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 …

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 …

"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 …

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 - …

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; …

Mapping Our Destiny together with Women is a fun, friendly, sassy, diverse group of women who encourage each other as we learn and have fun along this journey of life together. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland, like to have fun while enriching your life, and want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: book club, concerts, day trips and local events, movie or game nights, paint your own pottery,do …

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, …

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 …

I have great news for all the active members of The Portland Card Making Group. We are joining forces with the Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group. Since we have such a small turnout at most of our Meetups, I’m hoping this will increase participation in our future Meetups. All of the Portland Card Making Meetups will be listed on the Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group. To continue being a part of this group you must sign up with: The Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group (http://www.meetup.com/sc …

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 …

A group for anyone interested in a fun outdoor game with a funny French name. Whether you are a veteran Pétanquer or a curious "Pé-what?"-er, we invite you to join our eclectic, open group for an afternoon of fun. We get together a few times a week. All ages, genders, backgrounds and physical abilities are welcome - Pétanque is an equal opportunity team sport, played in open public spaces around the world. Never played? Pétanque is a learn-by-doing activity - We'll teach you the basics in 5 minu …

Ever notice how there is NO gay neighborhood in Portland, OR? Also, there isn't a full time LESBIAN bar here anymore either. So my fellow lesbian friends and I thought it would be super smart to create a LESBIAN SOCIAL CLUB. LESBIAN SOCIAL CLUB: We'll pick a date, time and spot every month for lesbians to congregate. We've heard of this working before in other cities so we thought we'd try it here. Nothing formal just a suggestion..."Hey all the lesbians are hanging here tonight....and so on!"

Welcome and congratulations to new and expecting moms over 35 in Portland! Maybe you've had problems getting pregnant, maybe you weren't sure if you wanted kids til recently, or maybe you just decided to wait. Whatever your situation, if you're like me, you feel a bit in the minority in a city full of younger moms that you can't quite identify with. We're in a different stage of life and have different challenges, yet we are thrilled with our new status! Let's get together to chat, have coffee, …

Creating a healthy, fit, fun, friendly, diverse group of men and women who will encourage each other to live a fit and healthy lifestyle having fun along this journey of life. If you are male or female, old or young, if you live in the Happy Valley area, like to have fun while creating a fit, healthy life, and if you want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: books we are reading, movies we enjoy, concerts we want to attend, m …

Sisterhood, friend, kindred spirits And we all know we are stronger united!!!! I loved this and felt it should be added.... Why only women? In a society where we have long been our own enemy, when women come together and connect, we find healing on a whole new level. When we heal our relationship with other women, we transcend competition, secrets, and distrust. We keep each other grounded by sharing our stories with one another, because we come to realize we are not alone in whatever it is w …

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!

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. For tho …

This Social Club is for British Expats, their families & friends to enjoy a good laugh, have fun and meet people who have our sense of humour. We meetup about twice a month, all Brits whether from England , Ireland, Scotland or Wales are ALL welcome of any age, location, background etc.   We won't promise to be everything to everyone but WELCOME new ideas and venues, we have found this works for our club. We have Outdoor events throughout the year weather permitting, see past events & ideas, Br …

Hi! This group is for people looking for fun, friendship, fresh air and fitness. Friends of Take It Outside Fitness is hosted by Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Kristin Jackson. She strongly believes we live healthier and happier lives through movement, creativity and the outdoors. So please join us! Join us for a Free Event—like a hike, bike ride, or a neighborhood walk. It's all about connecting people right in our own neighborhoods so we can live healthier lives within healthier communitie …

Kiwanis is an international service club founded in 1915. Their mission is to help children and those needy in our community and around the world. Join forces with us to help the Tualatin community!  You don't have to live in Tualatin just care about people no matter where they are. We are a dedicated group of diverse men and women who get together to volunteer and donate to Kiwanis in the Tualatin and surrounding areas.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while als …

Huzzah! Like Video Games, Comics, Science, Puns, Math, Computers, or other stuff? So do we. Looking for others who collect 8-bit or other classics? Um, yea. Enjoy learning and building your own gizmos? Share the love, yo. Hoping to expand your social circle, or online circle? This should help. Tired of shopping think geek and want to get out of the house before your cat kills you? Need to find just a few more games to complete your Nintendo collection? Our fearless leader Niki must meet you. Se …