… Really, not much hunger at all, but simple and effective steps were: drinking plain coffee, drinking diet soda, taking my blood pressure, ignoring it, sometimes patting my declining tummy, etc. Skipping a day or two of eating a week is a custom that I hope will grow on me, but so far, not a big deal. Much more difficult for me to reach onto a plate of tuna sandwiches and take just one-half, or one sandwich. Keeping the plate entirely out of reach through not eating for a day is a far easier thin …

Are you a fan of jazz music (or other niche genres) or  just curious to know what it's all about and why we "jazzers" are so dedicated to the art (or somewhere in between?)? If so, join us as we explore the great music and more that Portland has to offer. I had originally created this meetup to bring out what I (perhaps mistakenly) considered a lost generation of jazz listeners -- namely, my peers in their late 30's through mid 40's -- but have decided to leave my emotional baggage behind :-) an …

  En este grupo se puede... Participar en actividades sociales divertidas en español.  (Participate in fun social activities in Spanish). Practicar la conversación en español. ¡Y aprender y reírse, también!  (Practice Spanish conversation. And learn and laugh, as well).  Aprender más sobre la cultura hispana (de países hispanohablantes y también de los Estados Unidos).  (Learn more about Hispanic culture; Spanish-speaking countries and the United States). Conocer a gente nu …

Welcome to the Portland International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Portland area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other advent …

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? Relationshi …

I started this group to bring single karaoke enthusiasts together. If you are a single adult who is 21 or older and you are looking to meet other single people who also love to sing karaoke then you should probably join. We are new so join up. We plan to have karaoke meets several times a week, along with other single social gatherings and activities. 

This discussion group is a chance to meet new friends and to share ideas about the separation of church and state. It is free and open to the public. Please join us and bring a friend. Although you may order food or drink, there is no requirement that you do so. At the beginning of each meeting we allow some time for people to order and talk informally with new and not-so-new friends. We usually allow time for anyone to address the group to share any church-state announcements, issues or items o …

Get together to enjoy a game of Ultimate frisbee at an eligible Portland City park near you. This group is for serious enthusiasts and first time players. If you can throw a fribee you can play this no contact exhilerating sport! Afterwards those who are young enough get together for drinks on the losing team.

It may seem like if you're not rooting for the Blazers, this town is a pro-sports desert, but allow us to prove you wrong.  There are Boston sports fans in Portland, and you just found them (or at least you found where to find them).  Whether your passion runs to baseball, football, basketball, hockey or all of the above, why chant, cheer, and drink beer alone? We've got your back . . . and some of us have your accent.

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every last Saturday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at the Jai Ho! Dance Party. - Come early at 9 pm to find tables reserved for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini, watch Bollywood-Bhangra videos & socialize with meetup friends.  - Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm - Stay late to show off your new moves on the spring loaded dance f …

Gin drinkers are a breed apart, it seems. If you're tired of people who wrinkle their noses and say, "ewwww" when you tell them you like gin, then come out and meet some other gin fans. You don't have to talk about gin, but you do have to drink it! 21 and over, of course

This group is designed for watching movies while having a couple drinks at a local bar or theater.

The Pearl District Social Hour, formerly Pearl District Happy Hour Junkies, is a laid back social group that meets on a regular basis in the Pearl District.  Our goal is to help foster friendships and community among our members.  We hold a wide variety of events on a weekly basis.  Events include happy hours, dinners, game nights, and more.  This is a low-key social group and great for those looking to expand their circle of friends and make new connections.

What is this meetup about? Monthly industry cocktail party and networking event. End of month rush is over. Join other real estate professionals for drinks and networking on the last Friday of every month. Light hors d'oeurves served. Who might be interested in attending? Realtors, appraisers, lenders, title, escrow officers, insurance agents, account executives, developers and other professionals interested in socializing. Why would you want to attend? Get to know other professionals in t …

What's better than beer? Not much, but knitting and drinking beer is pretty damn awesome. All levels, sexes, and ages are invited, but we're hoping for a mix of beginner and expert knitters. Rockin' grandmas are welcome!

Tennis is a year round sport. not just a seasonal sport.We want our players to develop a passion for the game YEAR ROUND, regardless of skill level. We want our players to "walk the talk" 12 months out of the year. If you are among those who share the passion and want to help grow this sport, then you need to join us. everyone here who joins must have a desire to play. you eat drink and sleep tennis. you must also be able to participate in mixers, leagues and tournaments whenever there are any 1 …