Why Join: Join Button ^^^^^ This is a great group to round out your weekly fitness and health, to get outdoors (sometimes indoors), and to meet new people. We offer a variety of activities to help you get healthier and moving, including walks, bike rides, running, water aerobics, farmers markets and other fitness and health related activities.  Most activities will be located in NW/SW Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro and other mostly west-side locations. Schedules change from season to se …

First Social Network is a locally supported social organization of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer) people seeking a greater connection to their community. This is not a dating site.  This is a collaboration where the LGBTQ members can meet, develop friendships, relationships, socialize, and network to expand their personal and professional connections within the NW and Portland/Metro areas. This social site is comprised of two major social opportunities: First Saturday is a …

Running Mamas is a casual but dedicated group of awesome moms who want to get out with/without the stroller and run,walk, hike, socialize, inspire one another, and make new friends! All levels of experience are welcome! We also have a great group of pregnant mamas who inspire us all by coming out and continuing to walk throughout all stages of their pregnancy, with the goal to get back into jogging/running as soon as possible. Running Mamas is all about striving to better ourselves and each o …

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 …

Fun group for dog-lovers!  Dog hikes, urban walks, dog park hang-outs, BBQs, dog-friendly happy hours or dinners, and more!  Single event too!  You may find more then just some cute dogs to hang out with!

Are you in poor health? Do you need to find encouragement in meeting your fitness goals one baby step at a time? Then this is the group for you. I am interested in finding walking partners that are challenged health wise that need to feel safe in their efforts to improve their health. If this describes you then lets get together and discuss a game plan to improved health!

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 …

“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 …

Portland Area Widowed Singles 50+ (PAWS 50 Plus) is a Meetup group for single widowed people 50 years old and over who live in Portland and the surroundings areas. PAWS 50+ is a supportive social group. Our goals are to get out of the house, have fun, openly communicate with one another and to stimulate conversation about our post-loss, moving-on process within a safe, socially interactive environment that may include some members dating. The focus of this group is to offer a supportive atmosphe …

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson We are a small group of ladies entering the next phase of our lives, looking to make lasting friendships and include our partners occasionally. Activites include: Meet & Greet Potlucks, Weekday Wind Downs, Dining Out, Movies, Bookclub, Crafts/Classes, Walk & Chats, Quarterly Birthday Celebrations, Coffee/Tea & Conversations and ..... The group encourages member input and participation ! We hope that you will not just join - but …

"I come down to the water to cool my eyes. But everywhere I look I see fire; that which isn't flint is tinder, and the whole world sparks and flames." --Annie Dillard Welcome to the Portland WHWC! This group hopes to encompass a diverse array of interests and experience levels, whether you are new to hiking or an experienced backcountry traveler. We also aim to give back to the Wilderness community whenever possible via myriad stewardship opportunities and such. Please suggest any ideas you may …

About Us: Whether you've always lived in Salem or you've recently moved here, it can be difficult to make new friends at this stage of life. This group was created for any women or feminine spirits late 20s-30s who want to find supportive friendships and escape the frenzy of every day life! Future Meetups: Happy hours, movie nights, game nights, crafts, fun fitness like yoga & zumba, walking & hiking excursions (weather permitting!), and any other ideas we come up with. Bottom line is this gro …

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 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!

I want to meet anyone intereted in walking & hiking in SW Portland/Beaverton area so I don't have to do it alone. All skill levels welcome, i am no fitness trainer just looking for walking and hiking partners.

This class will teach a basic meditation routine for calmly exploring inner space to release stress, increase focus and integrate the day. Learn about meditation's effects on the brain:  http://tinyurl.com/42yvzl4 What to expect: *The class will begin with participants being invited to ground themselves in awareness by choosing a form of light exercise for about 10 minutes (walking or stretching, for example). *The instructor will spend a few minutes teaching techniques for meditation (such …

I'm looking to meet up with people in my neighborhood ( I live near SE 62nd and Woodstock) who like to jog with their dogs. I am flexible with what time and the frequency we go on the runs and flexible with distance (I usually do 3-4 miles every other day or so) I have a dog who is over excited and overstimulated by other dogs while walking or jogging. I'm hoping to create a meet up that will allow us to work on this with other dog human pairs by running together in a pack. I'd love to be joined …

Plant Identification is very important for food, medicine & healing. We happen to live in a part of the country that is flowing with many types of plants that we can identify. My goal is to learn more about plant identification. There has been a great interest among my co-workers and friends to start this group. We are have a little knowledge but want more! Here is how I see this group evolving: Everyone that is involved can have the option to lead a walk and share their knowledge. (This is high …

Meet once a week for connecting with other moms in the area. Encourage one another and go walking.

Looking for a group that likes to walk around Salem. It's nice to meet new people downtown and make new friends too. 2-3 times per week will keep those extra pounds off that we all don't need. Please help me gather a group of people who want to keep the weight off while walking and talking to keep us entertained!

We adult survivors of child abuse in all of it's various forms often struggle with low self esteem, depression, poor sense of boundaries and other issues that make us vulnerable to other forms of abuse including domestic violence and sexual assault. A person who is a victim of one form of abuse tends to become a victim of another form of abuse. Healing from these various forms of abuse is a long term process that can take years, a lifetime. We survivors often exhaust those around us with our sto …

Mothers 4 Just Cause is a running/walking group for women whose mission is to run and have fun with other women. It is open to all Mothers: young and old, new mothers, dog and cat moms:), any Mother wanting to exercise and socialize with other women/Mothers. Twice a month we meet up and run together as well as talk, laugh and inspire each other to live healthy lives. One run is followed by a brief meeting to talk about upcoming races, running techniques, training ideas, healthy recipes, etc...an …

This is a group for those of us 50 years and older who live close-in NE Portland. Everyone is invited to join, especially those that don't always have availability until after 6 PM weekdays, the weekends or holidays to do something. NOTE: Meetups will be sporadic, as I work full-time (Monday-Friday). Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhoods. We can also get together for day hikes, neighborhood walks, the Irivington Historical Home tour, garage saleing, treasure hunts at …

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 …

This is a group for Mamas in the Portland area who want to explore some of the beauty in and around Portland via gorgeous hikes and walks and good company. I have an 18-month old girl who loves nature and I love to take her there. Look forward to sharing in our explorations!

We’re inviting anyone looking to support others in their journey to health, wellness, weight loss & exercise. Everyone is invited to attend – lunchtime meetings encourage “brown bag” & recipe sharing. Maybe we can add a walking group as well once a week! After losing 100 lbs. myself I know how important education & support is & I’m excited to meet you all!

This is a group for people with Parkinson's Disease who want to walk around the Lake Oswego/Dunthorpe area. Research says that people with PD need to do at least 30 minutes of cardio every day--that it helps slow the progression! I'm a people-person and have young onset PD and want to walk with others who can relate to what its like to have PD. Let's start with meeting once a week on Saturdays at 10:00am at George Rogers Park on State Street where McVey hits it--go to the back parking lot by the …