Explore the ancient and sacred art of belly dance in a supportive and fun environment! Each week, we will strengthen the foundation of your dance practice with a focus on learning core belly dance moves including: isolations, combos, choreography, and improvisation. No dance experience is required, just a desire to learn and build self-confidence, positive body image, and empowerment through belly dance. *This is a 6 week session and pre-registration is recommended. Class begins Wednesday, Ju …

Thinking about starting a blog? Already blogging and interested in learning more? And most importantly, are you generous with your knowledge, kind to your fellow Portlandians, and willing to share your sense of humor? This group is for anyone who has a positive attitude and wants to write online, whether it's for fun, business, self-discovery or just self-indulgence. It's easy to start a blog -- and it can even be done for free -- but if we wait until our ideas are perfect and the stars are alig …

I am creating this Meetup to re-explore with the therapeutic and self-help community the extraordinary healing tool known as EFT with a new model of understanding its usefulness not just in everyday life but in helping and supporting the rapid healing processes of chronic and serious illness such as depression and anxiety, pain, and the re-invention of self. I healed myself from depression (without drugs and without standard psychology) by understanding what I was doing to demonstrate depression …

Creating a community of those individuals who either know, (through Myers Briggs Temperament model), that they prefer the “NF” based perspective …or… they have always sensed that they see the world in a unique intuitive feeling based way. Our intention with this group is to build a strong supportive community for those unique souls that carry the heart of the world on their shoulders. When you are an intuitive feeling based individual you may often describe yourself or circumstances in these spe …

January 2013 Newsletter We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI Portland is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist valu …

Chanting Sanskrit Mantra is an ancient practice that goes back to time immemorial. Sanskrit Mantra is practiced by Buddhists, Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs and people of all faiths all across the planet. It is not a religion, but like meditation can be adapted to one's own practice whatever your beliefs may be. This ancient practice leads us to that place within; that heals all, calms every worry, and fills us with that Divine love we all search for. There is nothing to believe, no dogma, no person to …

Welcome! The Portland Artists Social Guild is a group of adult (21+) local artists who exchange ideas, tips, techniques, offer positive critiques, support and encouragement, share new and previous works, stories, and demonstrations, select one theme each month to create at home and share at the following meet, attend galleries and events, and develop valuable friendships! Does this sound like fun? It is! Want to join? Please read our "About Us" page for membership details on how to become a PA …

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 …

Spiritual, but not Religious? Interested in joining a community that looks for God, without the dogma? Join us as we Share Meals, have Contemplative Practices, and Intentional Conversations.We are a community intentionally seeking ways to live out our spirituality in the expression of everyday events and group practices. We are trying to find the good, the light, God in each other and the world through activities, community and connections with nature and the spirit. Most of us resonate with Chr …

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 …

Anything you wish for will be brought to you. This is a fact! The idea that you can manifest anything your heart desires will become more and more evident to you as you continue down this path. I have experienced this in my life and I want to collaborate with others who either know this truth or interested in knowing it. We will share dreams we have for our life and our world. Tools will be offered to help us see the law of attraction become evident in our lives. Special guests who have had firs …

If you want to explore what Portland has to offer - join us - meet new friends, fellow wine enthusiasts and discover what makes our community so much fun. Prerequisite: laugh a lot, friendly, and positive mental outlook, have fun and be prepared 'cause were all about "Living Out Loud. Living Out Loud in Portland, supports businesses in the surrounding Portland area by scheduling various events i.e., dinner functions, wine tastings and events like concerts in the park– and other main events. Our …

SAFER DECISIONS IN MARRIAGE AND DATING With this group and www.glassbook.org take control from the abuser & read tips to perform background checks on someone new Mission #1: CONFLICT SAFETY. Many DV organizations for women provide lectures, support groups, and reading materials. Although they are valuable, these resources fall short by not providing an opportunity to role play newly learned skills. One does not learn to play tennis or ride a bike by simply reading a book! This Meetup group will …

Welcome! Life is a wonderful journey: it isn't about finding yourself, it's about Creating Yourself! Each of us comes to life with our own experiences, goals, interests, needs and dreams. We can achieve and enjoy more "with a little help my friends" than alone. Wherever you are in life, you can always benefit by having friends, community and family who support you in you endeavors to succeed. With that in mind, this group is about you sharing insights, books, ideas, pathways, dreams, and about h …

Breaking free from everything that holds us back from being whole, integrated & healed in our bodies, minds, souls and our relationships is why we're here!!:) We will heal ourselves & our relationships by Cleansing & Renewing on every level....spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually & relationally. Dis-ease occurs when we are...... 1) Physically overloaded with toxic pathogens (ie. candida, bacterias, viruses, parasites, heavy metals, chemicals, fungus, endotoxins ect) 2) Ment …

Come join us for lively discussions, good food, and most of all...fun!  Meet other book lovers in order to discuss books usually- but not exclusively- by African American Authors. We are also a Social Club that enjoys getting together for game nights, movies, fitness, ladies night out, bowling, community service, and the list goes on. This is a great way to meet and fellowship with positive women of color in the Beaverton/Portland/Vancouver area. CHECK US OUT! Book Discussions are the second Sat …

Now in its fifth year, the Portland Digital Marketing Conference will connect marketing professionals and students with new customers, ideas, technologies and business opportunities. With its position being "Where today's marketers connect," the conference spans two days, and features national keynote speakers, presentations by Portland business leaders, digital marketing bootcamps, and the fast-paced Ignite learning experience to showcase small to large business digital marketing success storie …

A group for fans of horror, cult & b-movies in the Portland area to get together and watch, heckle and talk about the best & worst in trash film. Horror and cult movies are more than just the lowest common denominator, they are proof positive that we can laugh at anything from transvestites eating dog shit to a good old fashioned disemboweling and as trash fans we revel in our lack of sophistication. Cinema cretins unite for the absolute best of the absolute worst. disclaimer: apparently ther …

A fun, casual monthly meetup for fat and fat-admiring Portlanders. We pick a different restaurant each month, eat some good food, enjoy some sparkling conversation (you can sparkle, right?) and bask in the glow of a fat-positive atmosphere for a couple hours. Come join us. Who's welcome: Fat adults and fat admirers, singles or couples. Age 21 and over. There are other local fat groups that meet for activities, but they don't seem to do it with any certain regularity. This group was formed as a …

Welcome! We're in such magical times and I'm so excited about the possibilities and potential that awaits us, the earth, humanity! Now is the tijme to clear yourself of lower energies no longer serving you and "baggage" you may not even know you carry around. All the changes are in response to this shift, a calling out from our sun and from the center of this galaxy if not the universe. Fear based thinking is just that. I for one will not utilize my God-given, innate creative faculties (thoughts …

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!