Get out of your house, apt, condo, whatever... Are you in Portland? Come be social. Been here a while? New in town? 20's or 30's? Here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows/bars in the Portland area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hours, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, professional sports games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Be social. Come hang out. I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me know if …

Why Join: We are a group just for women on the Eastside! (East of the river) Our group is private but open to all women, this keeps our meeting times and locations private and only seen by members. To Join our group click on the "Join Us" button in the upper right section of this page under the banner.   ***Please finish reading this page first*** Our goal is to provide you with a variety of activities to help you round out your fitness and health, get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet …

Due to a busy summer school schedule, games won't be help until August 2012. So you like the outdoors? You say you like adrenaline? How about meeting great people ? Then stretch your legs, put on your running shoes and steady your aim! Because now there's laser tag...outdoors! Outdoor laser tag is a slightly different type of game than indoor. Scratch the day-glo paint and the dry ice, insert mountain sides, boulders, streams and blue skies. It's essentially the same game as paintball, but wit …

Our group fosters community and meetups for card players to enjoy their games with people that want to enjoy their games.  Meet nearby players and enjoy friendly competition.  Play old favorites and try out new ones. We can play and teach well known card games like Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Bid Whist, Pinochle, Cribbage, Big Two, and Tarot, as well as similar tile games like Mah-Jong and Dominos, but our house of cards offers many more games than just these!  Don't miss Tichu, Durak, Doppelkopf, o …

The goal of this group is to explore and experience the unique culture of Portland and the northwest. Think of it as tourism for locals. About 50% of the people on every event are newcomers to Portland or to the group. It's a great way to meet new people while enjoying new experiences. I host at least 20 events on the calendar per month. Most of the events are done on foot, but some are simply showing up at a particular destination for fun. Events include: Dining and entertainment walks (highli …

Finding the creative photographer within. Work with other photographers, participate in exercises to challenge your vision, and get feedback to help improve your images. Geared toward any photographer that wants to shoot outside the box. We believe that everyone has a vision and look forward to seeing what you have to share. Our monthly activities include: ~ Meetings. Often with a specific topic for discussion or a local photographer discussing their work.. Past topics have include the Color o …

At OutSpoke'n, we have recreational bike rides for intermediate cyclists. Come explore the area by bike, from north Clark County all the way to the Yamhill Valley wine country. We're not racers, and not beginners either, but "true" intermediates - not too fast, not too slow. We love good scenery and enjoy a great downhill. We do ride uphill, but we don't attack the hills, we just trudge up them. We can do distance - it just takes us longer. Along the way we eat, sample good wine, stop to enjoy t …

Fit Club Portland is a FREE group workout every Saturday evening featuring popular workout programs such as Insanity, P90X, Chalean Extreme, Rev Abs and Brazil Butt Lift! Sample these popular DVD workouts with a fun group of like minded people. We also offer accountability to keep you on track the rest of the week!  As a bonus for those who RSVP "yes" we are offering Shakeology samples! We select the workouts based on requests from attendees.  Feel free to make your request at the event for the …

NoPo Run Club: Pounding Pavement and Pints since 2011. WEEKLY RUN INFO Who: Anyone looking for some good workouts, good brews, and good company to enjoy them with; all ability levels are welcome. What: 5K around N Portland to stimulate thirst; beers around the fire pit at Bar Bar to quench it. When: Every Wednesday - Meet @ 6:30pm. Step off at 6:45. Where: Mississippi Studios Bar Bar, N. Mississippi Ave, NoPo. Why: Come find out...

Portland Paleo is a meetup group for those of us interested in all of the various aspects of the Paleo/Primal/Caveman diet and lifestyles. Whether you've been eating and exercising like a caveman for a while, you're a recent convert enjoying some new found health and energy, or you're simply curious based on the latest news piece touting the benefits of a little prehistoric thinking, we welcome you with open arms (both probably holding steaks). Portland Paleo will foster discussions and meet up …

The Kettlebell Club was founded in 2012 at Elemental Fitness Lab in NE Portland. The goal of the club is to promote fitness and athleticism by the development and refinement of quality movement skills utilizing the kettle bell, a unique tool popularized in Russia over the past few centuries. The Kettlebell Club focuses on principles of lifting technique and good movement mechanics. It is not so much a “workout” as a means by which to develop higher levels of strength and endurance capacity throu …

What? Really underwater hockey? Underwater Hockey is a fast-paced, fun-filled sport for athletes of all ages. Unlike its on-ice counterpart, underwater hockey is a non-contact sport. While some jostling and bumping may occur, especially in competitive play, contact is generally not allowed, and focus is on fitness, teamwork and finesse. Underwater hockey is played in a swimming pool by two teams of up to 10 players each (6 active and 4 substitutes). The puck is made of lead, with a brightly-col …

Team Challenge is CCFA’s endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run or walk 13.1 miles while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis! Team Challenge takes trips to several half marathons throughout the year. In late March we will begin training for the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Participants receive professional coaching, resources and clinics to help achieve individual goals, plus tech shirts, fundraising tools, a pers …

Hills! We have endless hills in Portland that offer low impact aerobic workouts for all ability levels, great for obese kids & teens! We meet at the base of hills in NW & SW and then we start walking at our own individual pace. We encourage both silent walking and those who like to talk can talk together. $4 to attend payable before we start walking or there is bulk pre-payment options available. I personally have lost 20 lbs. by walking these hills in the last few months, and I didnt change my …

This group is for cyclists of all levels who want to train for the annual Tour de Cure charity ride that is held at the Hillsboro Stadium (July 20, 2013) with routes of  5, 26, 43, 65 and 100 miles.   Tour de Cure  raises money for the American Diabetes Association and funds diabetes research, education and advocacy. This group is open to everyone, including people who are just learning how to ride a bike.  A cyclist does not have to be registered for Tour de Cure to participate in this meet-up …

This group is for anyone who wants to take a walk in Northeast neighborhoods. Weekly walks on Tuesdays at lunchtime, rain or shine. We are on a path to: fitness, community, and fresh air. Join us!

8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

I started this group because I needed people to run with! I love to run with people! The purpose is to build community around our fitness and wellness. Accountability is vital! You should join if you live in NE Portland, You can run Sat mornings at 9:30. If you need other cool peeps to run with. If you need some accountability in your life!

Welcome to the Moxy Mom Boot Camp! My name is Amois Williams and I have a passion for running, healthy eating, and whole life fitness and personal growth - and I love to share my passions with others!  I am a mama bear, and optimist, and I'm dedicated to helping others feel healthy and confident and empowered and comfortable in their own skin.  I created this group to be a place to share all the free stuff I offer as a coach and whole mama ambassador for living a vibrant life. www.moxielifecoach …

When you quit an addiction—or try to—it’s hard to control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Addictions trap you by changing how you feel. At Recovery Power meetings, you will learn to change how you feel without drugs or alcohol, and learn other skills to cope with life: stress reduction, problem solving, and relapse prevention. Since the strength of the group depends on the enthusiasm of its members, attendance is voluntary. We will not sign slips or provide verification of attendance. …

Hi! This group is for people looking for fun, friendship, fresh air and fitness. Friends of Take It Outside Fitness is hosted by Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Kristin Jackson. She strongly believes we live healthier and happier lives through movement, creativity and the outdoors. So please join us! Join us for a Free Event—like a hike, bike ride, or a neighborhood walk. It's all about connecting people right in our own neighborhoods so we can live healthier lives within healthier communitie …

This is a group for anyone interested in CrossFit. All levels welcome. We'll plan to do some random workouts in random places at random times, sometimes you want a couple people to workout in a park with or maybe you want a few people to come workout with you and your new pull up rig.

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 …

NW PDX TRAIL RUNNERS - MEETUP from skot coatsworth on Vimeo. Are you passionate about running? Do you live for that endorphin high? So do we! Come and join the camaraderie every week for a easy/moderate/advance (run at your own pace) trail run up to Pittock Mansion (and other various locations throughout the Portland metro area) where you will be walked through a series of active stretches before and after. Not only will you be surrounded by other passionate folks, but you will be doing what 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 …

Welcome to The Wanderers hiking group in the Portland area! We are about the journey as well as the destination. We are striving to meet the hikers that fall into the middle zone...enjoy moderate mileage with moderate altitude gain with a challenge thrown in occasionally at a moderate pace! A group that wants to explore and constantly include new hikes while doing our favorites on a regular basis. If you are training for a triathlon and work to achieve a "personal best" with each outing then thi …

Do you and your dog need to lose a little weight? Or maybe you and your dog already exercise regularly but you want to switch up your routine. Skip the gym, come play with us. Join us for our doggy jogs, where you, your canine companion and others like you can get together and get fit! All fitness levels are welcome! Don't have a dog? Borrow one of our rescues! After our morning runs, you can drop your dog off for a day of play at daycare and then join us for coffee at one of the many wonderful …

Welcome! We're a group dedicated to providing support, networking and fun times for those living with traumatic brain injuries. Whether you took a face-plant off a cliff, got in a car wreck, got attacked, got a concussion or sustained some permanent structural damage, you are now part of an elite gang of Bashed Brain Buddies. Now, I don't pretend to be a licensed anything to do with brain injuries, but the idea is more that we can help each other by the power of being around those who understand …