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 …

Mid-western transplanted people? West-Coasters who are tired of hearing their friends tell them how awesome Euchre is? People looking for fun and social interaction? Everyone is welcome whether you're a Euchre shark or a newbie! If you're new to the game, we're happy to explain the rules, and we welcome new players to the fold. In order to ensure a quality experience for all players, new players who are still learning will be asked to observe or share their hand with an experienced player until …

Hello! My name is Deborah Orandon, and I am a mental health counselor in Portland Oregon and have been working with highly sensitive clients for many years in my movement & massage practices and now also in my counseling practice. (Please visit: http://www.selfawarenesscounseling.com/ to get to know me a bit better.) Discovering Elaine Aron’s Highly Sensitive Person work ( http://www.hsperson.com/index.html ) 15 years ago, and honoring my own sensitivity, was a turning point for me in being able …

"Are You A Single, Lonely Guy Living In The Portland-area Who Wants To Learn Simple, Proven Techniques That You Can Use Immediately To Meet, Attract, And Date Hot Women - Without Confusion Or Games?" PDXLair is a free to join, one of a kind service for Portland-area men that will guide and support you as you overcome your challenges and learn the secrets to being more social and successful when it comes to meeting, dating, and attracting women. You will learn powerful methods, mindsets, and te …

This group was started in order to find a group of people interested in practicing, and expanding, their Spanish speaking skills. The purpose of the group is to provide support, feedback, and direction, as well as a comfortable and judgement free environment in which to practice speaking a new language. ALL levels of Spanish speakers are welcome to join. I am a beginner myself...with a household that speaks Spanish all around me. I am able to recognize words and context, but I am clumsy with sen …

Do you like to learn new things? Meet new people? Play board games? Do you like to dance? Go to theme parties? Go to silly events or have a hot drink and good conversation on a Sunday afternoon? Are you a responsible, intelligent person? Then this group is for you! Join PDX Singles Gathering and let the fun begin! The purpose of this group is to meet new people in relaxing and fun environments.  Dating?? Friendship? Relationship? It's up to you! Join us and see where the new people and friends …

This a Meetup for folks ready (or almost, anyway, with a little encouragement and support) to confront the sadness, worry, inertia, hopelessness and fear that keep us isolated from one another and at the mercy of painful feelings and events that seem beyond our control. We hope you'll join us.  If so, you'll find we offer a wide range of social events (live music, museum visits, super-crafty art happenings, hiking and other outdoor activities, movie, theater, comedy and improv nights, supper clu …

Hello to all of you beautiful ladies who have decided to check out this group to see what it's all about. We created this group because we have come to realize that there are a lot of fun things to do together right here in the Hillsboro/Aloha/Beaverton/ area without having to drive into Portland all the time. This group is created to allow us a unique opportunity to build friendships with other 40+ Lesbian/Bi women who are wanting to meet and hang out together and have some fun! We love to get …

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!

This group is for those who want to create more authentic, intimate relationships in all areas of their lives and have fun doing it. Several of us have taken workshops and classes in the San Francisco Bay area through a group of coaches who created Authentic World. We were all amazed by and grateful for their work teaching people to be more present and more true to themselves while staying connected to others. We are excited to share this with the beautiful people of Portland. We will start with …

Does life surprise you at times? Do you want to live life more fully, agile, flexible, and courageous? Life is Improvisation – Because Life isn't Scripted! Improv is more than a performance art. it is a life art--a metaphor for life. We will focus on how to “perform” a magical life rather than how to perform on stage. We will offer an opportunity to learn life skills that will bring out your deepest authentic self in all aspects of life. For some, Improv will become part of their spiritual pract …

It's one thing to study the Law of Attraction by reading books, listening to CDs, and attending lectures but it's another to put what you have learned into practice.  How do you make that transition from holder of knowledge to being a successful manifester and life changer?  You can join "Living" LOA where we are about incorporating the Law of Attraction into our daily lives to uplift energy, spirit, health, and our dreams. To accomplish this, the majority of our activities are geared toward int …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory? --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable …

Welcome to PDX Real Estate Mastermind MeetUp! Our goal is to learn, share, exchange, grow & network in all aspects of investing, multiple income streams & property ownership in the greater Portland Metro, Vancouver & Pacific NW region. We will be having monthly lunch or dinner meetings as a way to network and hear about what is working for others. We will be posting special events and seminars within driving distance whenver possible, and we are also holding ongoing Cash Flow games as a way to c …

Come meet new and old friends who have an interest in learning and continuing to speak Greek!This group is for anyone who enjoys learning and practicing speaking Modern Greek, and good company!Varying levels of proficiency exist among members so do not be intimidated.  This group started on HACCM , Hellenic American Museum and Culture Center, but has also moved to Meetup Site.In Greek culture it is very common for people to have a group of friend (parea) that they can share a cup of coffee, kafe …

We are a group of Texas Hold'em players that gets together to play poker and have fun. Buy-ins start at $25.

This is a weekly support group for men and women centered on developing and remaining in right relationship with food. Created out of love. The purpose of this group is to offer a format for men and women to come together and develop safe eating habits for their bodies. Find out what your needs are, and learn to meet them in ways that are specific to and healthy for you. Whatever your issues, be they an inability to eat or inability to stop, this group will meet you in a safe and open way that …