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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

..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 …

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 …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

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.

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 …

We are forming a drug and smoke free intentional eco-village community on 120 acres in the foothills of Mt. Hood - less than an hour from Portland. Of course focused on living a sustainable, environmentally conscious, connected to spirit lifestyle but perhaps more importantly, we aim to create a loving, nurturing home and seek emotionally mature members who are truly willing to do the emotional work it takes to be in community and are willing to contribute their time, talents and treasure. We me …

The Portland Blind Cafe meet up is for those who love The Portland Blind Cafe event and the idea of eating, connecting with others and experiencing music without vision. The Portland Blind Cafe is concert, a community discussion with the Blind servers and a dinner that is held in total darkness that happens 3 + times a year in SE Portland at Tabor Space. The intent of this group is to help connect The Portland Blind Cafe goers and explore further how this event or others like it can open peo …

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 …

Chanting Sanskrit Mantra is an ancient practice that goes back to time immemorial. Sanskrit Mantra is practiced by Buddhists, Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs and people of all faiths all across the planet. It is not a religion, but like meditation can be adapted to one's own practice whatever your beliefs may be. This ancient practice leads us to that place within; that heals all, calms every worry, and fills us with that Divine love we all search for. There is nothing to believe, no dogma, no person to …

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 …

Show Up For L.I.F.E. is about living intentionally, forever engaged with life, despite life trauma you may have experienced or are living through now. This group is for anyone who is looking for a safe, compassionate community that will support you with growing and thriving on your personal journey. Everyone needs a village, it is my hope that this will be a place to meet other like minded folks looking for authentic connection and a place to share our hopes, strengths, experiences. This meetup …

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.

~ 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 …

The intention of this group is to connect young people in Portland, OR who are polyamorous, swingers, nonmonogamous, or curious about open relationships. Group members are under 40 or have partners who are under 40. Join us monthly for chatting, socializing, and generally getting up to wacky hijinks in downtown Portland.

Our Mission: To create a community that promotes touch positivity—getting our touch needs met in safe, healthy, and consensual ways. ALL of us need more touch and community in our lives. We invite you to join us! Touch Positive Oregon is the place to post and find out about touch-positive events in Oregon and meet like-minded people. Though most of us are based in Portland, it is our intention to have members and organizers throughout the state—in Newport, Bend, Eugene, Ashland, and SW Washingto …

We are a small (limited to 12 or so attending at any one meeting so please watch the RSVP) group of mid to late-mid life women coming together every other week primarily for group discussion.  We are open-minded, open-hearted, progressive in our thinking. The intent of this group is to provide a space for women to share their accumulated wisdom, experiences, difficulties and laughter.  We can share our philosophies, psychological perspectives, our spiritual aspirations, and relationship hopes an …

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 …

Were you once a church goer but turned off by the disconnect between the message and the spirit, intent, and will of the leadership and the organization as a whole? Have you ever wondered how a religion that's built around a “Prince of Peace” can be hostile, hateful, hurtful, selfish, and negligent? We all know no one can “be perfect” but have you ever asked what this means for one who seeks God? Does the impossibility of perfection excuse a lack of earnest, sincere effort to grow, do, and be go …

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 …

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 …

So you took the red pill and now you want a group where you can discuss the big picture openly without judgement. From the inconsistencies with 9/11 to chemtrails to ufo's to ancient ancestors to social engineering, anything goes in the rabbit hole. The intention for this group is to have bi-weekly discussions around a topic chosen by the group with a video and book list we can research prior to the meeting. Looks like Round Table at 62nd and Foster will be our spot for now, be sure to purchase …

On March 21st, it was announced Meetup had made the decision to remove the discussion forum boards from their site, which have been a valuable tool for members over the years. A new help resource page is being developed, but in the meantime, we will still have questions and issues that need real time answers, some of which can't be found in a FAQ page. The intent of this group is to allow organizers to reach out to each other with questions, concerns and to offer advice to each other on how to m …

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 …