-Introduction- Join wine-and-beer-friendly adventurers near you to learn more about the wondrous world of grapes and hops in our own backyard. Everyone is welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. Let’s meet at local restaurants, brew pubs, and wine bars to plan field trips and fun! Trips will include wine tasting in the many nearby AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) and brew festivals. -Group Attendance Policy- This group has no minimum requirement for attendance.  You are …

-Introduction- Welcome to the Salem Dine Out group!  Everyone is welcome, from the merely Epicurious to the Locavore to the LeCordon Bleu trained food critic. Let’s meet at local restaurants for some good food and fun! We encourage suggestions on venues!  We prefer locally owned establishments - not your typical chain, i.e. Olive Garden or Red Lobster!  Most of our events are in Salem/Keizer, but we are happy to plan something for an outlying area and will even assist with carpooling. -Group A …

~ LightBridge ~ with Aurora from Aurora’s Portals I am highly interested in the juncture between matter and spirit, and wish to explore creation, manifestation and transformation with other adventurers. My name is Sharon Lewis, but I go by the name Aurora, which is the name for my higher self. I am a channel for light beings, an energy healer, medium and psychic/intuitive. Some of you know me from the Metaphysical Fair group held at New Renaissance Bookstore Event Center each month. The purpose …

Spiritual, but not Religious? Interested in joining a community that looks for God, without the dogma? Join us as we Share Meals, have Contemplative Practices, and Intentional Conversations.We are a community intentionally seeking ways to live out our spirituality in the expression of everyday events and group practices. We are trying to find the good, the light, God in each other and the world through activities, community and connections with nature and the spirit. Most of us resonate with Chr …

Working and playing with writing prompts is a great way to think out of the box, exercise your writing muscles, give birth to a new piece and/or enrich a work in progress.  My intention is for this group to be a place and space that provides encouragement and safety for new writing.  Writers of all levels of experience are welcome in this group.  It's not about creating a finished product -- it's about developing a practice, getting words onto the page, taking risks, and enjoying the company of …

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 …

Welcome to The PDX Wine & Adventure Enthusiasts Group! Anyone of any level of experience is invited to join, whether you are newly venturing into wine tasting or you've been enjoying it for years! :-) This is a diverse group of people who not only love wine but also enjoy other adventures! We will get together for local wine tastings and festivals as well as go for hikes followed by a wine picnic, maybe head further out of town to the beach or Walla Walla for wine weekend adventures or attend sp …

Portland Laughter Yoga is the premiere Portland metro area Laughter Yoga resource offering Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Trainings, Laughter Clubs & Classes, corporate, celebrations, sessions for seniors, caregivers, kids and more! This Meet-up will be used to announce Laughter Clubs, Laughter Yoga classes, trainings and special events sponsored by Portland Laughter Yoga. Right now, the main recurring Meetup is the Hawthorne Laughter Club, which meets on Sundays at 4 pm in the movement studio …

Creating a community of those individuals who either know, (through Myers Briggs Temperament model), that they prefer the “NF” based perspective …or… they have always sensed that they see the world in a unique intuitive feeling based way. Our intention with this group is to build a strong supportive community for those unique souls that carry the heart of the world on their shoulders. When you are an intuitive feeling based individual you may often describe yourself or circumstances in these spe …

An informal, friendly group of Pagans of all paths who meet for socialising, laughing, sharing of information, and networking. Our group's purpose is to create community. This is the original Portland Pagan Meetup that has been meeting in person at least once a month for 9 years. We are not in any way affiliated with the so-called "Portland Area Pagan and Witches Network," which is only a calendar, based in San Diego, and of questionable intent.

An informal, friendly group of Witches of many different traditions, gathering for networking, laughs, sharing of information, bad puns, and occasionally, duck-shaped zucchini. As friendly as we are, we are not doormats, and I must add this:  This is the original Portland Witches Meetup that has been meeting in person several times a month for 9 years. We are not in any way affiliated with the so-called "Portland Area Pagan and Witches Network," which is only a calendar, based in San Di …

On a practical level, this Portland social group is for lesbian/queer and queer-friendly women who have vitality and a strong sense of self. I say "practical" because I realize that most people use meetup casually, to meet others and find things to do from time to time. But ideally, I'd like to manifest a village of warriors. To me, a true warrior of modern times is a strong woman who has a healthy relationship with power. She speaks her truth, walks her own path, lives by principle instead of c …

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

Qigong (chee-gong) is an ancient form of exercise with it’s origins in the Far East.  It is the father of both Chinese Medicine and martial arts. Qigong is a technique for gathering and circulating qi (aka, life force energy, chi, prana, ki) both within and around the body. By bringing together movement, intention, and breathing in a powerful way, Qigong builds strength and helps the body do what it wants to do - Be Healthy. Qigong has many benefits. Some of them include (excerted from Qigong Tr …

Open classes at Last Mask center are open to ALL.  We are interested in those who who want to develop their journey skills so that they empowered to enter the deeper and more nourishing realms of their relationship with Spirit. We are interested in those who want to explore shamanic healing as a way to get their energy out of old patterns and into the discovery and expression of their unique destiny.  We are interested in those who would like to enrich their lives through intentional ritual and …

This class will focus on introductory principles of Tai Chi and Qigong. The practice will incorporate gentle flowing motion, intentful breath, focused awareness, and mindfulness. This is often called, "Meditation in motion." No prior experience is necessary and there is no charge for the classes.

The purpose and intention of this group is to form a community of people who are interested in the spiritual teachings and practices of the people of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the British Isles prior to the Romans and the spread of Christianity.  I offer gatherings that are centered around a study of the runes.  We have drum circles where we drum to remember our ancestors.  We gather to do ritual and honor the changing of the seasons and the turning of the wheel. Rune Study:  The runes ar …

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 bard | the priest | the poet | the storyteller | and the questions themselves... We all have musings... questions about stuff that really matters. There are questions that call us into the presence of things... and we wonder... these are the ones we sit with. We invite the bard, the poet, the artist, the storyteller to give us first entry into the questions... then we sit in circle withour stories, curiosity, peeling the layers off. Pubs and Coffeehouses feel unpretentious, inhabitable, pl …

A once monthly group experience for men looking to live healthier, more empowered lives. Group facilitation involves present-centered sharing and feedback, experiential learning, and raw honesty. Take the opportunity to connect with motivated men in a space created for intentional development and action. Who this group IS for: the lone wolf the guy who is feeling stuck in any aspect of his life the guy who's ready to deepen/find intimate partnership the "therapy-skeptical" guy who is ready to w …

PDX Graph Meetup is a place for people to learn about and discuss graph structures, graph theory, graph databases and related topics. We host technical presentations and lectures, product demos, lightning talks, seminars, town hall-style open forums and hands-on tutorials, in addition to less-structured monthly gatherings. Why graphs? Why now? Graph structures and methods are being used everywhere. As the size of datasets being generated, processed, and presented continues to grow, the relative …

The purpose of this meetup is for women to meet in circle to craft, create, pray, learn, read, eat, meditate, heal, dance, share and so on.  I am happy to hear suggestions from members. My intent is events, groups, circles, volunteerism, fun times, and more. More information to come.

My name is Shelly, welcome to my group page! I took my first cake decorating class at the community center when I was 17 years old, and my mom bought me six tips and a little spatula. I kept that little kit for a few years, and then I discovered a supply shop, and made a cake with pink elephants for my husband's 21st birthday. I was hooked! From that early experience, I took other classes, practiced and learned from other decorators, and proceeded to master my craft. I went on to do special occa …

Join us for Qigong exercises outside in beautiful Washington Park on Sunday mornings. Learn various dynamic and quiescent movement and meditation exercises. Each class has a theme that will give you tools to work with various body systems and address common health complaints using your body, breath, intention, and imagination. Beginners welcome! These are easy and fun exercises that will energize you and bring you peace, clarity, and focus. The class is every Sunday, 8:30 - 10am. The fee is $10 …

yog/A/rt is an experimental Hatha & Vinyasa yoga experience for all levels. Years of fine art and yoga practice led the instructor to appreciate how your busy left brain can relax and heal while the creative, in-the-moment right brain has a chance to be present as you move through physical postures. Practitioners will begin class by drawing/writing an intention (bring a sketchbook/materials provided!). We then move through asanas (poses) with focus on breath, alignment, the wrists, neck, and sho …

If you are living sober or are considering a sober lifestyle this group may be what you've been looking for. This group is to have helpful and supportive candid discussions and fun activities around sober living. There is no judgment about why or how you became sober or considering sobriety.  In fact, my personal journey has been to focus on what I want and who I want to be...not where I have been, what I have done, or who I was. I can foresee a great deal of fun and insight being shared and a c …

Anything you wish for will be brought to you. This is a fact! The idea that you can manifest anything your heart desires will become more and more evident to you as you continue down this path. I have experienced this in my life and I want to collaborate with others who either know this truth or interested in knowing it. We will share dreams we have for our life and our world. Tools will be offered to help us see the law of attraction become evident in our lives. Special guests who have had firs …

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. WORKBOOK LESSON STUDY GROUP BEING CONSIDERED - This meeting will occur on either Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday evening from 7 …