We are a group of men who sit in circle in the greater Portland area to share a deeper connection to truth, accountability and integrity. What does it mean to draw clean boundaries and own my projections? How do I show up in the world and what blocks me from achieving my dream? How can I become a better partner, son, father, brother or friend? All men are welcome to this non-denominational circle. Participation is completely voluntary and confidentiality is paramount. Our primary event is on fou …

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

Are you tired of looking down on the world, literally?  Don't want to be a rain shield for your "vertically-challenged" friends?  Want to see someone eye-to-eye again?  Then this is the group for you. Welcome to Tall Singles Portland!! Simply put, we are a social group for singles in the Portland area who see the world from a somewhat higher point of view.  Our goal is to have fun and be social with others who don't need ladders to reach the top shelf of the cabinet.  If you have ideas or sugges …

we are a friendly, book-loving group of gay men who meet regularly to discuss gay-oriented fiction and non-fiction. We are always open to new members.

This is a weekly support group for men and women centered on developing and remaining in right relationship with food. Created out of love. The purpose of this group is to offer a format for men and women to come together and develop safe eating habits for their bodies. Find out what your needs are, and learn to meet them in ways that are specific to and healthy for you. Whatever your issues, be they an inability to eat or inability to stop, this group will meet you in a safe and open way that …

This group supports men in the pursuit of life, love, and fulfillment.

A 10-session workshop helping you resolve pass relationships and preparing for the love that you want. Participants will learn through presentations, small group discussions/activities and experiential exercises to choose tools that open doors to the love that you want in life. Along with group exercises, participants will be given the to share their work and support each other during the course and beyond on a secure message board. Join us for a transformational experience in a respectful and …

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 …

"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 …

If you've been curious about European/Non-traditional board games, (also called Euros), or simply want to meet new people, join us! There's quite a few gaming groups in Portland already, but after hosting my own co-ed group for several years I've found that not nearly as many women as men game so I decided to start this group as an alternative. New players and all ages/orientations of women are welcome. Those who want to teach a specific game to the group are particularly encouraged to contact m …

Diva Goddess is someone who wants to embrace or already does embrace her beauty, her goddess, and her feminine power. Here to enhance self esteem, feminine knowledge and power. A goddess is the man will chase....and keep chasing. So whether married or single...being a Diva Goddess only makes your move beautiful.

Explore what it means to be a man-loving man (gay, bisexual, or otherwise) on a spiritual path. Let's meet up and discuss social issues, organize group outings and retreats, and meditate together on a regular basis. Experience your mind as discovered through meditation. We practice mindfulness as a group - noticing what arises and constantly coming back to the present moment. We also practice generosity by bringing a small monetary donation (one or two dollars) to each meeting if possible.  thes …

We are women who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) and who are interested in learning strategies, skills, and processes which can enhance our lives.  We seek companionship, support, resources, recommendations and the kind of understanding that comes from being with those who "get it" from the inside out. Women who have ADHD, especially those of us who are diagnosed in our 30's, 40's, 50's and later, have many years experience of struggling to "pass" for normal, of tryi …

A men's support group based on Dr. Robert Glovers book,"No More Mr. Nice Guy", lead by a certified facilitator. Dr. Glover's book continues to empower men to claim the life they want. Thousands of men have found their voice, formed healthy relationships and forged successful careers practicing the proven techniques found in his book. Join a men's group to support you as you challenge yourself to create the life YOU want. Groups meet Monthly usually on the 4th Saturday at 10:30 am to 12 pm Cost $ …

Would you like to have more chances of meeting politically liberal intelligent respectful non-sexist non-racist folks in Portland? We wont meet in loud bars where you cant hold a real conversation and we wont go to bars where folks drink and then they think and talk differently - not always so good for creating genuine mature friendship. I am a relationships counselor and I would love to help folks find each other in an atmosphere where folks can really get to know each other in a genuine and re …

Basketball for competitive and "semi" competitive players. Beginners and collegiate athletes not encouraged to join. Going to try to meet as many times a week as possible and at least once per week.

I moved to Portland almost a year ago with my partner. We only knew her cousin and no one else. Needless to say, our social meter was definitely in the red a few months later: ( I struck up a conversation with a woman on a bus, mentioned I didn't know anyone and she suggested joining meetup. We attended our first meetup two weeks later, a second one the day after. From those meet ups , we met 6 fabulous men and close to a dozen fantastic women. People from all different careers with an age range …

Are you looking to ride bikes in a social setting?  NumBumz is a Portland area bicycle group dedicated to creating socially oriented cycling activities. Our local group rides and NW cycling road trips all have a strong social component.  We offer group rides of all difficulty levels. Ride leaders describe each planned ride and post the difficulty level to assist members in choosing appropriate activities for his or her fitness and cycling experience level. Another difference that separates us fr …

Hey GBTQ dads and kids, This group is a place for us to hang out with other non-traditional dad-headed families at least once a month. There aren't many families like ours around compared with hetero- or lesbian-headed families. Therefore it isn't very often we get to relax with others like us. We welcome gay, bisexual, transgendered (men who were born women), queer and queer-identified parents and their children. Also welcome all you guys thinking about taking the leap to parenthood - come h …

Oregon Fathers for Equal Rights is a group of people working together to promote equal rights for all parents. We are parents who love our children and believe every child needs and deserves to be loved by and have equal parenting opportunities from both Dad and Mom. We actively seek to bring awareness to issues surrounding fathers, families, and their children; help influence logical and enforceable changes in our legal system to offer responsible Fathers and parents equal protection under the …

Discuss with like minded men the process of personal growth, transformation and spirituality. I am looking for a group of guys who are working hard at becoming more spiritual, developing healthy thinking patterns, learning how to meditate, etc... I believe that to live the life of our dreams we have to do the work and we need to support each other as men. This is a non-denominational group. While it is spiritual, it is not religious. Sorry ladies, but this is just for the guys.

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 …

Kiwanis is an international service club founded in 1915. Their mission is to help children and those needy in our community and around the world. Join forces with us to help the Tualatin community!  You don't have to live in Tualatin just care about people no matter where they are. We are a dedicated group of diverse men and women who get together to volunteer and donate to Kiwanis in the Tualatin and surrounding areas.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while als …

A Men's Vegan group in Portland, Oregon Soyboys is a local group of gay men who host monthly dine-outs and attend special events throughout the city. Soyboys have most recently had brunch at Portobello and happy our at the Sweet Hereafter. We love visiting the best vegan and veg-friendly spots around the city. Members can be vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious. Please e-mail us at soyboyspdx@gmail.com to learn about our upcoming events! "I'd rather see you drink a glass of wine than a glass of m …

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 …

A 12-step support group for men and women dealing with ADD/ADHD. We meet every Thursday 8:00-9:00pm in the Clockroom. The Alano Club of Portland 909 NW 24th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210

We would like to create a group meeting where men and women of all ages can come together, be educated, share ideas and ask burning questions about the current issues of women's reproductive rights. The organizers/speakers will lean towards sharing information on birth control, but all current issues will be open forum and we hope for a dynamic sharing of thoughts on any reproductive issues in which the group is interested. If the speakers are unable to answer questions, the answers will be soug …

Men, let's read, meet and discuss some books over some food and/or coffee! We'll take turns in selecting a new read for each meetup and meet on a monthly basis.