Do you like to learn new things? Meet new people? Play board games? Do you like to dance? Go to theme parties? Go to silly events or have a hot drink and good conversation on a Sunday afternoon? Are you a responsible, intelligent person? Then this group is for you! Join PDX Singles Gathering and let the fun begin! The purpose of this group is to meet new people in relaxing and fun environments.  Dating?? Friendship? Relationship? It's up to you! Join us and see where the new people and friends …

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 …

Our group is based on inclusion, not exclusion. The group started as two guys (Darren & Tom) with lots of interests that liked to do things with others and meet new people. Our events are based on the activity and having people with diverse interests meet each other. Usually the only requirement is the activity sounds like fun. Anyone Can Join!

In this recessionary time it is very important to develop new ways to establish more income and improve our own businesses. This group is being developed to form a sort of 'Mastermind Alliance' of small business people to share methods in marketing, sales penetration, lead generation and overhead reduction that will help business people decrease their expenses and increase their profitability. Our intent is to share many different techniques and methods to making money and increasing their eff …

Do you ever wish your body had a RESET button? Fortunately, there is an easy way to get your body back on track through balanced nutrition and exercise. Get the "know how", support and accountability necessary to create a healthy, fit new you. Join our group whose common purpose is to achieve optimal health through diet, nutritional supplements and exercise. Healthy for Life will get your health back on track with a structured program of nutrition, exercise, journaling, low glycemic foods and c …

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 …

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 …

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...

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 …

Hi, I'm Kim Puyleart, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor & Nutritional Advisor! I am very passionate about helping parents who want to work out with their infants/toddlers while incorporating health, fitness, and playdates/storytimes; even runs and get-togethers with/out the kiddos :)  However, this group is not limited to just moms with little ones; it's open to stay at home moms and dads who want ACCOUNTABILITY in working out (plus, it's a good excuse to get out of the house)!  What …

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 anyone who wants to LOOK, FEEL, & PERFORM BETTER, from the inside out! Whether you want to lose body fat, no longer be sick, and gain energy, you will have ACCOUNTABILIBTY, SUPPORT and FREE COACHING along the way. It is an 8-Week Program, where you will learn healthy nutritional lifestyle habits with AdvoCare products, as well as have the opportunity to incorporate fitness in a supportive, positive environment.  Be empowered to reach your Health and Fitness GOALS. Let's do this …

This is a group for anyone who is single who needs the extra support to get fit. If you feel like getting fit may be easier within a group - this may be for you. Join us - If you're single (On your own in your quest to get fit) this may be the motivation you've been looking for. We'll have a range of activities: Walking, Running, Biking, Dancing, Volley Ball, Golf, hikes and other athlectic activities.

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. …

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 …

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 are a community learning about health and fitness from an evolutionary perspective. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors were healthy, strong, and lean, living free of many of the degenerative diseases, physical ailments and mental disorders modern humans experience. Anthropological findings provide insight about ancestral ways of life that we can incorporate in to our contemporary culture, such as real food; optimal sleep; sun exposure; slow, strengthening and sprinting movements; play; s …