This is a support group for women in their 20s and 30s who are working through depression or simply a difficult time in their life. I am starting this group because I would love to talk with other women struggling with feelings of sadness and isolation as part of a supportive, encouraging community. We can share our stories, give and receive advice, and discuss happiness related literature/films/spirituality, etc. The format will be a collective effort, but it the aim is to have meaningful conve …

This group is for women and men who are interested in feminist issues. We will have meetings on various topics including: women's empowerment, equal rights, portrayal of women in the media, relationships, activism, medical/reproductive laws etc. Some of our meetings will be informal social gatherings, discussion groups, guest speakers and panel forums. We will also include some activism in the form of social posting and activist blogging.

We are a small (limited to 12 or so attending at any one meeting so please watch the RSVP) group of mid to late-mid life women coming together every other week primarily for group discussion.  We are open-minded, open-hearted, progressive in our thinking. The intent of this group is to provide a space for women to share their accumulated wisdom, experiences, difficulties and laughter.  We can share our philosophies, psychological perspectives, our spiritual aspirations, and relationship hopes an …

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 …

Meet other young (22-35) women in your community for friendship! Explore a variety of activities, food, shopping, coffee/tea, reading, arts, hiking, movies, wherever our interests take us! The goal is to help us young women find and develop real friendships with others in our wonderful community. To try new things, and to meet new people in a open, honest, and fun environment. So what are you waiting for??? Join and let's have some fun!

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 …

The purpose of this meetup is for women to meet in circle to craft, create, pray, learn, read, eat, meditate, heal, dance, share and so on.  I am happy to hear suggestions from members. My intent is events, groups, circles, volunteerism, fun times, and more. More information to come.

We are a tough and motivated group of women with a passion for hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, kayaking, mountain-biking and rock climbing. We have experience and a good deal of athletic ability; we seek bigger challenges and are not afraid of the rain. We never miss an opportunity to bask in the splendor of the mountains that surround us or to enjoy the company of the friends we meet along the trail. We are a community of venturesome pioneers, where every member has the power to plan a Mee …

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 …

"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 …

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 …

Calling all women writers in the Portland area, come join us for mingling, writing games and community. Help strengthen our local writing community! Connect with other women writers, have a glass of tea or wine, and play some fun writing games. Invite your friends! The more the merrier.

This group is for motivated women in Real Estate, Lending, Title, and Insurance to come together and learn, share, grow, and develop in the greater Portland Metro, Vancouver & Pacific NW region. In an industry that is constantly about leads, prospects, and potential I would like to see a group of strong women come together in an environment of sharing of knowledge, successes, fears, dreams, and great ideas. This group is developed to help women join the lists of top producers.

Join a gathering of women from many cultures and ethnicities in our own town. Women who love the Lord just like you. We'll meet for a night of pure worship and praise. You never know... we may have ladies who minister in live song, spiritual dance, poetry, as well as break-out sessions for meaingful Biblical discussions about real womens issues. Of course there will be time for connecting with new friends, and developing lasting relationships across the aisle. If you desire ministry, there are m …

The purpose of these meetups is to gather together a community of women who have an interest in performing rituals, creating altars, sharing food and experiencing at times guided meditation and drumming, all in the context of gathering together to discuss and explore topics of specific interest to women. The connection women have with the moon is ancient, primal and lives in their bodies. I have created this group as a way to gather together women who are passionate, fierce, courageous and who w …

We want to craft a group specifically for women, to share and inspire one another in all aspects of our lives. We will have a hypnotherapy session each month on topic as well as guest speakers. If you have always wanted to explore the power of hypnosis in your quest for change and are looking for a positive, uplifting group of women and experienced facilitators then this is your group. Welcome!

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 …

"Strangers are just friends waiting to happen" Why stay home when you can venture out for all kinds of activities, parties and events throughout the Portland area? This group is a social club of females in the greater Portland area, ages 40 and up, that want to join us and try new things,new places, and have a lot of fun while meeting other great ladies! We will hold different types of social events throughout each month designed to introduce you to friends in our age range. Our calendar will …

Join forces with fabulously philanthropic females to better our communities and the world!  We are a dedicated group of diverse women who get together to volunteer and donate to nonprofits in the greater Portland metro area.  We enjoy sharing our love for community service and giving back, while also socializing and having fun! This is a group to meet other women in the area who want to make a difference in our community and the world.  No in-depth knowledge of any one cause or special skills a …

On a practical level, this Portland social group is for lesbian/queer and queer-friendly women who have vitality and a strong sense of self. I say "practical" because I realize that most people use meetup casually, to meet others and find things to do from time to time. But ideally, I'd like to manifest a village of warriors. To me, a true warrior of modern times is a strong woman who has a healthy relationship with power. She speaks her truth, walks her own path, lives by principle instead of c …

This group is for Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Lesbian-Friendly Women in the Portland area to meet for fun, casual activities and to have a good time. This is not a dating site; it's a place to make new friends. Please take a look around the site and see what we're about before you join. Who Are We?: - Women (however you choose to identify yourself) in our mid 20's to mid 30's. - Social (we enjoy art, sports, film, music, books, drinks..etc) What Do We Do?: -Outdoor activities - Movie Outings; …

We are just a couple of girls that are trying to put together a great group of women to hang out with and have fun! Events will be held in both Portland and Vancouver, as we're from both places. We don't have any huge expectations of anyone joining our group. You just need to be laid back, know how to have fun, and hopefully carry on a conversation:) AND... you can sometimes include your significant "other" in our activities! Weeee!  (This isn't one of those stuffy groups with complicated or str …

A social/professional group for women who are Python programmers at every experience level, in the Portland, OR area. Developers and aspiring developers, please! Join us on IRC - #pyladiespdx or find us on Twitter @PyLadies_pdx We have three types of meetings: Women-only Women and their invited guests All are welcome Please check the meeting description to determine which type of meeting we're having. We typically meet every other Wednesday and most Saturdays.

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 …

Thriving. Real. Unique. Engaged. Moms is a group for women who are mothers of babies and young children, to get together and find support from other women who enjoy being mothers but also want to be out in the world. We will discuss topics such as • How to let go of guilt • How to stay in balance • How to achieve your personal goals while still being the mother you envision • How to create time for yourself to avoid "mommy-burnout".

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 …

Sleuths! We are a group of women who love to read Mysteries written by worldwide authors. We  meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 12 pm  for Book Discussion and Lunch.  Meetings are held in members' homes on a rotational basis for privacy. This allows each member the opportunity to select a book for the group to read. Plus, we socialize and laugh together! Come and join us!

We are here to help women understand the process of divorce. Our goal is to reduce the number of women who slip into poverty in 5-10 years as a result of poor divorce planning, or lack of understanding of the information available. We are a community service, completely run by volunteers: Financial Advisors, Family Law Attorneys, Mediators, Counselors Join Us!