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 …

Is your inner Titania ready to release her magic? Or does your secret Hamlet yearn to soliliquize? You don't have to be an actor to want to play with the Bard's words. Nor must they be discussed with a somber aspect and intellectual diagraming. Let's get together to read, perform and taste the juicy poetry and make it our own. Just for fun. So bring your favorite speeches, scenes or sonnets and hie yourself down to the Kenton Library meeting room.

Dear Friends, We are going to be reading Ask & It is Given, cover to cover, and exploring each of the exercises. This is a come-when-you-wish gathering for folks who want to really delve in to this Esther/Abraham-Hicks material and soak it in for broader application in day-to-day living. Join us for a collaborative experience leveraging group thinking, support and practical application. Facilitated by Dr. Amron, an Abe-coach and wellness consultant. (Read more about Amron at http://GreenHealthPD …

Are you drawn to the past through books and films? And if so, are you drawn to 19th C. England? We're a small group of women who really enjoy discussing books reflecting the life and times of 19th C. England ---especially for women who lived in a Tightly Corseted World. We will read books written by men and women to better glimpse British life in order to help us understand our human nature with its hopes, dreams, struggles, humor,  complexities, etc. We understand that not everyone is able to …

Welcome to the Coffeehouse Writers Group - PDX The Coffee House Writer's Group is a wildly successful and popular critique group that started just outside of Los Angeles. With over 500 members, it regularly holds meetings where we writers can find support and camaraderie in the otherwise lonely pursuit of our craft. After three years, the group is beginning to expand, with Portland as its first official satellite chapter. The group operates a little differently than many critique groups - member …

Our ACIM Center hosts 3 Course meetings a week as well as being the home of a Non-Violent Communication Group which beautifully reflects Course principles. More information and directions to our Center are listed in the link below. A nice selection of books are also available to check out as desired.  Facilitators may vary each week.   All are welcome. No RSVP required. Our ACIM group study meetings are on: Sunday - 10:00 to 11:30 - Random selections of the Text and Manual are read with thoughtf …

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …

Welcome Sleuthing Women! Now in its 5th year, this book group is comprised of intelligent, diverse, mature (ahem!) women who have been transplanted to Portland. This fact alone adds an undeniable Flavor to our as well as the basis for laughs! We choose mysteries written by worldwide authors. The group meets on the 2nd Saturdayof each month at 12pm for book discussion and lunch.  Meetings are held in members' homes on a rotational basis for privacy. Occasionally if a scheduling conflict arises we …

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 …

SAFER DECISIONS IN MARRIAGE AND DATING With this group and www.glassbook.org take control from the abuser & read tips to perform background checks on someone new Mission #1: CONFLICT SAFETY. Many DV organizations for women provide lectures, support groups, and reading materials. Although they are valuable, these resources fall short by not providing an opportunity to role play newly learned skills. One does not learn to play tennis or ride a bike by simply reading a book! This Meetup group will …

This book club is for those of us who love a good read and meaty discussion on the latest and greatest theories and rhetoric of politics and the economy... (note, we're not all that radical, or ridiculous, but it's a catchy name!). We're interested in consumer behaviors and the relationships of capitalism and democracy, with a side of sustainability and long-term thinking... You can get a sense of the types of books we read from previous meetups, and we've got a discussion going on 'Future Books …

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 …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

This Meetup group is for people who don't hike in 'mission mode'. We don't drive through to the finish line, we stop and smell the roses. This is a great group for people who for health reasons need to take it a bit slower, or for people who want to stop and ID plants, or read trail signs, listen to birdsong, take photos, declaim poetry, contemplate color. Please send me your hike suggestions, and if you have knowledge of birds, herbology, trail reading, edible plants, meditation, whatever, I wo …

Lively discussions on new authors and old favorites. Themes and one-hit wonders. Come back to Common Grounds (4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd) for a group with some familiar faces and plenty of chairs for new opinions. Eclectic readres welcomed. Voracious readers especially wanted. We meet on the last Monday of each month at 7:30.

Looking to further your acquaintance with polyamory and the Portland-area folks who practice it? We're hoping to help. If you are thinking about joining this group please do so because you want to be an ACTIVE member.  We understand that not every one can make every meetup but we want active participation.  (Active membership means we would like to see your face at a meetup at least once every other month.) We meet every second Friday at a pub from 7-9. Occasionally we will have other meetings, …

We welcome those interested in gardening of every level of experience.  The point to this group is to create opportunities to enjoy the plentiful gardens of the northwest with others who have the same passion and learn from one another.  The primary activities will be the larger public gardens at the best bloom time for each of the flower gardens. Visit the gardens of member or groups who will share their gardening experience with us. Go on some walks through portland neighborhoods walking garde …

Learning to lucid dream, astral project, or have an out of body experience requires work and practice in the real world. I have personally had many lucid dreams, and have even had an incredible out of body experience. I know others that have seen/predicted the future in their dreams with amazing accuracy and detail. For decades I have read about people with money (grants) performing lucid dream experiments in labs with high tech equipment and often thought how cool it would be to get involv …

***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 …

Do want to tap your deepest intuition, the parts you can't see for yourself? Are you curious about the Tarot deck, what the cards mean, and how to use them effectively and appropriately? Would you like to share your Intuitive insights and receive insights, in return, from a skilled psychic medium? If so, this is the right MeetUp for you. The intention of this meetup is to share Tarot knowledge so it is used effectively with care, to provide room for personal growth & clarity through the messages …

The purpose of this group is to discuss current economic crisis, its causes and primarily its possible near and long-term consequences from a personal finance perspective, including investment, while taking into the account the following: - Monetary policy and the Federal Reserve (fundamental topic) - Budget deficits, public and private debt, US Treasury market and interest rates (fundamental topic) - Trade imbalances and international capital flows (fundamental topic) - Economic indicators …

Meet other young (22-35) women in your community for friendship! Explore a variety of activities, food, shopping, coffee/tea, reading, arts, hiking, movies, wherever our interests take us! The goal is to help us young women find and develop real friendships with others in our wonderful community. To try new things, and to meet new people in a open, honest, and fun environment. So what are you waiting for??? Join and let's have some fun!

Interested in cycling, but not sure where to start? Or are you tired of going on rides by yourself? Are you intimidated by the Lance Armstrong wannabes that are smoking past you with those tight black bottom spandex and thick calf muscles? Well have we got the group for you! If you are new to cycling or if you are a veteran of cycling we invite you to gather for weekend ride/course planning, gear talk, training tips, social outings, etc.! Our purpose is to gear up, get on, get out, and get going …

"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 …

Become ONE with the RHYTHM 'n BEAT of the DRUM! Find your pulse and align yourself with the Universal Beat Just open your Heart and move your feet Give up your worries and surrender to the drum Let your hair down and have some Fun Sway to the rhythms of that old Earth vibration And come together as ONE through Heartbeat Drum Nation. If you reading this, you are already a drummer. That's because you have a beating heart inside you. If you can talk, you can drum. If you can walk, you can d …

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 …

We are the fastest growing and most active premiere foodie group in town.  Offering diverse restaurant choices (almost daily), fun social events and access to some of the exclusive foodie events in town. Run by dedicated, passionate and fun group of organizers, who cares deeply about local foodie community, honors artisanal meals, and promotes farmers, growers and entrepreneurs by sharing wonderful meal with like minded culinary explorers. Trust me, this by far the best way to enjoy this incredi …

Living Raw is the activity of engaging in life fully, openly, inspirationally, and zestfully! In the pursuit of Living Raw in Portland together, we will promote and support raw foods and nutrition, weave our fabric of community, engage our spirituality and connectivity with nature, contribute in tangible ways to our many overlapping communities, and grow our communal inspirations as our membership grows. In so doing, we shall inspire not only those around us, but also ourselves. Our events are …