This is a group for runners who still run the occasional 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon....or just like to keep in shape and run outdoors year round in Oregon. You want to get your miles in, but don't always like getting up at 7am on Saturdays. The group does a Sunday run every week at 10am. There will be options to run a few different distances : a long run 10+ miles, a medium run of 6 miles and a shorter run of about 3 miles. The group will start out together and at certain landmarks there w …

This is a group for people of all levels to learn, practice, and apply the movements & principals of T'ai Chi. At first, T'ai Chi is a Physical form with focus on perfecting movements, balance and breathing, but serious practice yields positive effects on the Emotional, Intellectual & Spiritual as well. Adjunct exercises and push hands are utilized to bring along the form and deepen your understanding of the principals of T'ai Chi.

Hello everyone,  We are a group of individuals who are committed to help ourselves and others to life.  Are you committed, do you have a reason to commit.  Come join our group and let us know that you are committed also and we will do our best to help you along this journey.  You just need to Commit 2 Life.

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

The purpose of this group is to bring together people who are interested in yoga as a therapeutic tool for healing and rehabilitation rather than a sport. Yoga does not need to be hot, fast paced or strenuous to be effective. I started this group to reach out to people who could greatly benefit from yoga yet do not feel comfortable or safe in the typical yoga class. Everyone in our modern society could benefit from gentle yoga. Our bodies are not designed for the stresses placed by modern demand …

The Rosetown Ramblers is a square dance club for gays and lesbians in Portland, Oregon. We dance the Mainstream and Plus levels and have been active in Portland since 1983. We are a member of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs (IAGSDC), and hosted the IAGSDC International Convention in 1987 (Explode the Rose) and 1998 (Weave the Rose). We are open to all square dancers, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. The Rosetown Ramblers …

Come join in the fun!! We are hosting a 5K walk/run. Fun for the whole family!! We will also be completing the 12 month challenge for Mayor Scott Higgins and Sean Guard with a final weigh in. Who will win?? They were be music and local vendor booths.

PDX Breakfast Club FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) updated 1/21/13 What is this Meetup's purpose? To seek out new places to eat breakfast and new people to meet. Who should join? Anyone who likes breakfast and meeting new people! Is there any charge?  Who pays for breakfast? The only charge is what you order. Everyone pays their own bill. Some places will do split tabs for us but sometimes not. The best bet is to bring cash. Who decides when/where the Meetups are held? The group has (at pr …

Weekend Camping trips! Hiking, Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Snowshoeing, Fitness, Travels and Social events. Biking, Rock climbing, Backpacking, Boating, Mountaineering, Canyoneering, Caving, Orienteering, Theorizing, and Philosophizing. Parties, Road trips and other things of group interest. Exploring New Places! Learning New Skills! Meet Other Outdoor Enthusiasts and new friends! Join us as we discover and enjoy the great beauty that the Northwest has to offer. The Portland Outdoor Adventurers …

“A classic is classic not because it conforms to certain structural rules, or fits certain definitions (of which its author had quite probably never heard). It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness.” Edith Wharton We read one classic book each month and then meet at a coffee shop to discuss it. Discussions are typically on the first Sunday of the month at varying coffee shops, are casual and enhanced by questions and analysis that members bring. Meeting attendees …

Welcome to the Portland Rock Climbers Group! Provided courtesy of The Edge Climbing based in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, PRC is a group dedicated to the recreation of rock climbing in the Oregon and Washington areas. Rock climbing is no longer considered an extreme sport for the nutty elite, but a safe, fun, and rewarding experience for everyone of all ages with fitness benefits that are beyond compare. If you are a beginner or are new to the sport this is a great place for for you t …

OOPS is the premier sea kayaking club of the Northwest.  We... offer high quality trips and classes to all levels of paddlers. are vigilant in safety. have fun paddling the ocean, rivers, and lakes. are good stewards of our paddling environment.

I wanted to create a group in Vancouver that attracts non-flakey professional women. For the benefit of the group, I am only looking for members who are committed to attending meetings, developing relationships with the other women in the group and eventually, once trust is developed, seek to provide referrals to others in the group when appropriate. If you are a professional working in Vancouver and are willing to commit to meeting once every three weeks, this may be a great fit. If you are …

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:  I'm not a musician or a singer.  I'm not a songwriter.  And I don't know squat about music theory.  I'm just an average individual with a passion for good music such as "Classic" rock n' roll". THE NATURE OF THE GROUP AND MY VISION:  Initially, this group will continue fairly much as it was created by our last Organizer.  But I want to take it further.  My goal is to eventually offer creative events that go beyond listening and dancing, though certainly those will continue. …

Looking for a small group of paddlers to kayak with a few times a month during the summer? Look no further! The wilderness is amazing, the water is fun and wild, and it's great exercise. See river otters swim past you. Watch hawks soar overhead. Float past deer grazing. If we car caravan it makes it easier to arrange drop-off and pickup. For more info, check out this FAQ on kayaking the sandy.

I'd been searching for a group in or around Camas that did things that I love to do. I love reading, watching movies, eating great food and drinking wine. Pretty simple, right? As for food: I love everything...so dinners out is a definite. Wine: red or white is all right with me. Cabernet's are my fave! Movies: I'm a twi-hard (so sue me) but I loooove going to see a new movie with gal pals. Books: I have to admit, I'm a read-a-holic!!!! We'll have a monthly meetup to discuss a good book. We'll e …

This club is designed for younger people looking for adventure (Or young at heart) to get out and explore Oregon & Washington. We primarily focus on Rock Climbing, Bouldering & Caving. But we will also be doing some fun events like Rafting, Kayaking, Frisbee, Backpacking, Hiking ETC..

This group is for everyone who is interested in health, and wellness. A new topic will be discussed every other wednesday. Healthy refreshments will be provided to attendees. A group of health care professionals will be invited to educate the rest of the group members about new healthy ways of living, exercising, eating, and new places to go in the city. Please feel free to email me at mark@pdx-chiro.com for more information, or if you want to contribute to this group.

This is a private group, by invitation only connecting  like minded single active adults to enjoy food, fun and friends in the Portland metro area.

Friday and Saturday night? Forget about it. This group will strive to create activities that fit the schedule of the restaurant employee. From late night happy hours to Monday hikes, we promise to understand that your hours are odd but it doesn't mean you have to be! Unless you want to. We'll take all types. We welcome anyone in any industry looking for off-peak-time activities. "So what do you do? Oh yeah, I wait tables too, no I haven't heard your band 'cause you guys are pretty new, but if …

This meetup is about getting together with local Trikke riders and people interested in checking out this exciting sport.