Calling all New Thought Adventurers and Socialites! Let's get together to explore life, have fun, hike, bike, see movies, concerts, and more! This is a new group, and we are reaching out to create connections and build friendships. Everyone is welcome to create and post activities (coffee, camping, movies, kayaking, etc) and the place and time to meet. (The only limits are your own thoughts!) Please help us build our community!!

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 …

SEO Tips and Tactics Meetups are hosted by Response Interactive LLC, Affordable Web Technology and Hendersonian Design on either the third or fourth Wednesday of the month depending on room availability. This meetup explores a variety of topics around SEO and Social Media. You will learn new strategies and tactics through a one-half hour presentation followed by the group sharing ideas. You will meet great people who are Internet Marketing professionals, web designers, web developers, students a …

At Wellness for Women we discuss Informative Wellness topics for the body, mind and soul. Socialize with like minded women in a fun and safe environment! We will have Guest speakers: Licensed Massage therapists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Chiropractor, Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Esthetician and more… We talk about: Alternative healthcare: massage, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, craniosacal therapy, acupuncture. What is it and what can it do for you? Skin care: solutions for problem sk …

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 …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together to meet some new or exisiting friends for an early evening 3+ mile run in Old Willamette area of West Linn and enjoy a beer or two after the run, at the West Linn General Store.  This will be a recurring event on Tuesday's at 6:00PM.

The mission of Your BFF Sutra is to assist everyday women on their journey to personal strength and excellence. In the era of relational marketing, Your BFF Sutra's networking provides the venues for personal and professional discovery solutions. Just like with Your Best Friend Forever, Your BFF Sutra knows the resources and brings together those strong women from surrounding communities creating a “Concierge” type of environment. Through a structured yet lose agenda our networking events: 1) …

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 …

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. : …

This is a special networking group for anyone interested in supporting the Asian Professionals & Business Community. All types of businesses and entrepreneurs are welcomed and encouraged to join. I started this group to meet other like-minded and dedicated business professionals like myself. I don't consider this to be a typical networking group that can be found most anywhere. This group will provide its professionals with great insight and opportunities to mingle with others along with having …

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 …

Lake Oswego is a charming, family friendly, single friendly, dog friendly, retirement friendly, town where there is always some great public events and festivals going on, theater and movies to attend, fabulous restaurants and Happy Hours everywhere!  There is so much history here to discover.  There are fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and of course the lake, river and many parks and trails to enjoy.  Singles and couples are encouraged to join, and if you think of something fun to do an …

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 …

Knitting and crochet are fulfilling ways to create beautiful items. Sharing the love of the craft is something I seek to do. I enjoyed knitting at a local knitting shop in Hillsboro, but with a demanding career and a wonderful kid I found it hard to drive all the way up to Hillsboro on a weekly basis. The goal is to bring together local knitters and those who wish to learn the craft and share love on a regular basis in the Tigard and Lake Oswego area. I invite local knitters and crochet enthusia …

Our group will be about having a good time! Somewhere for Moms to compare stories, get advice, have girls night out, socialize the babies and just have fun. Most of our kids are under 3 along with a few older ones. We we also just blessed with some brand new babies this year! Heather Bowden is the main organizers of the group and can help you if you have any advice, questions or suggestions. Our group is very lucky to have a large group of very strong organizers. Without any of them we would not …

When it comes to building a business, no matter what type of business, it all comes down to connecting with people, connecting with your community, connecting with your clients and future clients. Oregon Networking Professionals was created to provide a low-cost, casual yet structured venue to connect … to build your business one handshake at a time.

We have real people in this group, and this group is about yoga. This meetup group’s purpose is to bring together Portland Metro yogis and yoginis who share the love of practicing yoga together, and sharing their experiences in yoga. Seva (selfless sacrifice - Karma Yoga) is encouraged, and also to help each other prosper always, to live in abundance and absolute freedom - Kaivalya. Raja Yoga is Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Jnana Yoga. Hatha Yoga is a progression towards Raja Yoga. All yoga is …

Chicks Connect is more than a membership… It is a movement! A movement dedicated to inspiring women to grow personally and professionally by connecting, supporting and encouraging one another. Although you can become a member and enjoy all of the benefits from the comfort of your own home, the real value begins when you join an existing group or start a Chicks Connect Chaper of your own. Inspiration, Accountability, Love, Fun and Support are a few of the amazing benefits of coming together and f …

Been looking for some great local huckers to go disc golfing with? YOU HAVE FOUND US! Every weekend possible (and weekdays as well), we'll visit local Disc Golf courses to get our fill of both the game and camraderie. Going out afterward for food/drinks is NOT uncommon, so don't be surprised! :) All skill levels are welcome, but this group is really for the folks who just love the game and want an excuse to get out and huck some more! Welcome to PDXcentric Disc Golfers Meetup!

I am Italian from Milan and I have been in Portlan OR since 2005. I am always looking for new friends and I feel very confortable with people who love my country. I know many people had a good time in Italy and many people also speak Italian, but it is hard to find a place to practice the language. So if you speak Italian, live on the West side and would like to find a place practice and find new friends, please join me. We will also have night of Italian culture where you don't need to be able …

This is a small meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. I want this to be a small group that provides a supportive respectful environment for moms and their children. We will welcome each member with their individual parenting style and interests without passing judgement. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance …

***Ladies Only..18 and over*** One hour class unlike no other you have experienced. This is not your usual strip aerobics class. We teach genuine stripper moves and then give you a workout designed to strengthen and stretch the body parts that make these moves super sexy. We then incorporate mini "dances" that you can take home and practice. Before you know it, you will look and feel like the sexy woman you know that you are Your body, mind and soul will love you for adding this class to your ex …

This group was started by fundraising professionals who wanted to find a place to come together both online and in person to share tips and advice about our individual fundraising efforts. Through online discussions and monthly meetings we hope to support fellow members of the group in their fundraising initiatives and learn ways to diversify our fundraising efforts. In a nutshell, this meetup is about helping people create community and learn about fundraising. We will cover topics such as Get …

This is a  group of beginning and advanced individual investors that meet monthly for social and to manage a small Investment Club mutual fund.  The Club was started in 1987 and has operated continuously. Members contribute monthly (usually $30) and share in the joint decisions to buy and sell stocks. The club is designed to learn how to make better stock selections and to weather the ups and downs of the market. The Club is nearing capacity membership (16 members) as of June, 2013 which may r …

The Tigard Chamber Works For You! With over 300 businesses strong, the Tigard Chamber is focused on driving a strong local economy, business networking, promoting the community and advocating for business with government. The Tigard Chamber provides ever-increasing value to members through innovative benefits, programs and services designed to help businesses large and small grow and succeed. If you are a business professional in the Portland Metro Area, the Tigard Chamber is the place to be.

The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer a new Networking opportunity for Young Business Professionals in 2013. Once a month, TYP will be meeting at Gametime for lively networking. In addition, TYP will also be offering a monthly Breakfast of Champions where we will have a speaker on a topic Young Professionals want to know more about.

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of every month for meditation and a video by Eckhart Tolle. This group conforms to the guidelines for Silent Local Groups as specified at: http://eckharttolle.com/local-groups-guide/. The format is as follows: Door opens at 6:30 PM. Meditative silence will begin at 6:40 PM and continue for 10 minutes after the video finishes. The video presentation begins at 7 PM and varies in length from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Following the final 10 minutes of meditative silence a …

This group is for those who live in the general area of LO. My thought with this group is two fold. One is to get folks together to play tennis informally, fun tennis. The other is a communication board for folks to find a or player or players that fits their skill level. Either one on one communication or a "suggested meetup". There are plenty of well kept courts in the area. Also, inside at the LO public courts! This group will be self guided based on participation and suggestion. Doubles, Sin …