Our group welcomes all people who support Montessori ideas. We help each other select and craft our family environments, tools, ideals and activities. We laugh. We share. We enjoy. Some reasons to join: You want to be a part of a Montessori community. You want to find more families in your area to connect with and you think that a Montessori emphasis would make a difference. You want help selecting and crafting your child's environment at home, their toys, their everyday objects, their activiti …

My family is new to Portland in the last year....and while we love exploring Portland and all it has to offer, I'd love to meet some families for hiking, playdates, and adventures in SW Portland. THink of it as community without a commute. My husband Patrick and I (Mary) have a 2 1/2 year old son Rowan and of course our dawg Leopold. We are up for balance bike playdates, hiking, playing at the park, potlucks...or whatever families are up for in SW Portland (think Multnomah Village, Hillsdale are …

This is a meetup for parents who are raising their children without religion, who love reason as well as art, and who are looking for a community where they can find fun, support, and great company for themselves and their children. Together, we join forces to develop and support secular humanistic values in our families. We get the benefits of church without the dogma. Our volunteers have developed: Secular Sunday School - A class on ethics, science, and humanities for kids ages 4-10 every two …

This is a meet-up for families with interest in the French language. This is a place for families with children who are learning French to come together in one place. We can create social events like dinners, picnics, or even camping in a French rich environment. We can organize group conversational classes for kids and teens. The sky is really the limit. I thought I would start this group to see if there was a need to organize with so many French educational institutions here in Portland. Lets …

Are you an expat wishing to connect with other French-speaking families? Do you speak French but find yourself speaking English most of the time to your children? Do you want your children to interact with other French-speaking children so they can practice the language? Do you love the French language and just want to hang out with French-speaking families? Then this group is for you. Any member can suggest a meetup, anywhere (park, coffee house, museum, hike, your home, etc.). So, think about …

Are you a step mom looking for others like yourself? I am a new step mom and looking for more step moms to share experiences, difficulties, and triumphs with other step moms in the Portland area. The purpose of this group would be to bring step moms together for discussion, book readings on the subject of step parenting, and to support each other. Please check out the Message Board for resources, recommendations and discussion.

This group is meant to be a place where just families (with kids ages 0 to 18) can get together and discuss parenting, raising vegan children, resources to help others, setup playdates, socialize, find friends, etc. This site is friendly for single parents, married, partnerships, unions, etc <-- Basically all parents of kids 0 to 18 are welcome. I would like it to stay open and welcoming for those in the group, we all come from a varied background with different ideas - let's come together and …

Are you a smart, fun PDXer Gen Xer who could stand a few more parent-friends? Do you default on the side of alternative? Maybe even consider yourself, dare I say it, the cool mommy? And I mean cool in a knows all the words to every Patsy Cline AND every Minor Threat song kinda way, not in a Rose McGowan in Jawbreaker kinda way. I don't know if you have to be Gen X, but that sense of irony seems to be peculiar to our generation, so I thought I'd try and narrow it down this way. It's not about bei …

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 …

Baby Blues Connection has been helping moms and families find hope since 1994. Here you will find information to connect to Baby Blues Connection support groups across the Portland metro area. We have a separate Meetup for Vancouver, WA. This meetup.com group is free and all BBC support groups are free. Baby Blues Connection is right for any mother or father feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious about expecting a new baby or after the baby has arrived. It could be that you have what is ca …

My name is Shelly, welcome to my group page! I took my first cake decorating class at the community center when I was 17 years old, and my mom bought me six tips and a little spatula. I kept that little kit for a few years, and then I discovered a supply shop, and made a cake with pink elephants for my husband's 21st birthday. I was hooked! From that early experience, I took other classes, practiced and learned from other decorators, and proceeded to master my craft. I went on to do special occa …

This Meetup is about becoming a responsible dog owner and becoming the leader. We will work on teaching basic obedience, socializing, dealing with reactive dogs, fearful dogs, dominant dogs and other behavioral issues. This Meetup is open to any dog, no matter what breed, size or age. This is NOT a play group or off leash group. *SAFETY* will be the FIRST priority. All dogs MUST be on a leash at all times. You must maintain a seven food distance between all dogs at all times. If you ha …

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. For tho …

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 …

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 …

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Have you played with the family all day or week and are now ready to enjoy some guy time? Miss the days when you can have a drink with the guys or go out to a testosterone fueled action movie? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions then this meet-up group is for you. PDNO is for Dads to hang out and do things that we might not get the chance to do with the family such as play pool, go to a great brew pub or bar, or hang out at the Ground Kontrol arcade (after hours of course:). We ar …

Whether you are currently in a committed relationship or single, exploring the question of how to structure your relationship(s) can be critical in creating the life you want to be living. Join with others who are exploring questions of non-monogamy. Through book discussions, films, and various internet resources, we will engage with topics such as: emotional versus sexual exclusivity raising the issue with potential and/or established partners creating families of choice coming out to family of …

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 …

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 …

This Meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious. We come from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. We do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups. Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. We're here for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends. In the past, we've posted volunteer events, outdoor events, movies, concerts, plays and author readings. …

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 …

This is a group for any new parent that is interested in meeting up with other families for affordable activities in Southeast Portland, like going to story time at the library, having picnics in the park, coffee & walk meetups, and play dates in our homes. We also have events for just the adults, like Moms' Night Out, book club … and anything else that looks like fun! Children of all preschool ages are welcome, but most events are ideal for children born between August 2010 to July 2012.

Are you looking for some Mamas and Munchkins to hang out with? Are you a full time Stay at Home Mama or Work Part-Time? Are you looking for Mamas who are Fun, Outgoing, and Love to try new places? Lastly, are you a Mama that loves your sweet, sticky-faced Munchkin/s dearly, but also LOVE a Mama Afternoon/Evening/Night Out? This could be a great group for you! We would love to invite all Mamas who live on the Westside who are ready to have some fun with their Munchkins! This group will be for Mam …

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 …

Non-believer? You're not alone. You can meet with other humanists, agnostics, freethinkers and atheists who accept a universe without the supernatural and who therefore wish to work towards improving our lives and those of others not based on afterlife rewards or punishments. This meet-up is for individuals, couples, and families who wish to support each other and socialize with others holding a similar worldview. DONATIONS accepted and encouraged: See "Pages" CHILDREN Programs: see "Pages" MORE …

This is a meetup group for anyone with interest in dirt bikes or quads. This is not a hiking group or a "row your boat" group, we like gasoline powered off-road fun.   If you're looking for people to go trail riding in Washington and Oregon with this is the group for you. If you have an idea for a meetup please let us know, all suggestions are welcome. The group is non-exclusive, anyone from everywhere... and their grandmother...  is welcome. DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group you hereb …

Hello Fabulous Mommies, welcome! :) We look forward to meeting fellow Fabulous Mama's in the Portland area! Are you a mom with a baby or pre-school children, or an expecting mom who hasn't had an opportunity to meet other mom's in the area? Or are you interested in joining a group that is fun, while offering opportunity for your children to meet other children? Well, that's great, "welcome"! This group is for fun moms who are looking for other moms to connect with socially. If you love getting …