“A classic is classic not because it conforms to certain structural rules, or fits certain definitions (of which its author had quite probably never heard). It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness.” Edith Wharton We read one classic book each month and then meet at a coffee shop to discuss it. Discussions are typically on the first Sunday of the month at varying coffee shops, are casual and enhanced by questions and analysis that members bring. Meeting attend …

Meet other folks who love poetry or write poems. Each time we meet, at a local coffee house, we'll share poems that we love. Either from our favorite poets or from our own collection that we've written.

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!

… Sun, Moon & Stars Meetup of Portland: http://www.meetup.com/sun-moon-stars-Portland/ Please feel free to join us on Facebook as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SunMoonStarsPortlandMeetup/   I have also created another astrology group here on Meetup which I call Westside Astrology Study Group  especially for meeting on the West-side of Portland. to study and discuss astrology in libraries, over coffee, etc.  Sun, Moon & Stars will be more of a group for socializing, while this group will be …

Thank you for joining Westside Astrology Study Group. I am Jessica, your group organizer. Once upon a time I created another astrology group here on Meetup which I call Sun, Moon & Stars Meetup of Portland. In addition to that group I have decided to start a side-group here, especially for meeting on the West-side of Portland. to study and discuss astrology in libraries, over coffee, etc. That would be the purpose of this group. Sun, Moon & Stars will be more of a group f …

"The only way to have a friend is to be one." - Ralph Waldo Emerson This is a group of open-minded, outrageously fun, warm, intelligent women who grew up during the 1960's and 1970's from various backgrounds.  Once a month, we read and discuss a book selection that members recommend.  Everything from fiction, nonfiction, memoir, self-help, suspense, to well crafted romance.   These gals do more than read.  They also enjoy regular game nights of bunco or board games, with coffee and conversati …

… Wherever you are in life you are welcome to our group so come out and enjoy a great time of wine tasting, happy hours, movie nights, concerts, craft nights, coffee, Dinner nights, hiking, etc, and all in all a good chat with a good group of friends old and new.

… I love a good cup of coffee (Portland has turned me into a total coffee snob), good food and cooking, traveling, music, wine/sushi/cocktails, hiking, I'm somewhere between low and high maintenance (I'm super low maintenance compared to people where I was born, and mid to high maintenance compared to most people I seem to meet in my Portland hood??), my idea of camping involves a functioning toilet (and honestly, we haven't been camping since having a kiddo-- kudos to those of you that have! Plea …

… To make sure that all who are interested have time to share their work and that we don't overwhelm the particular coffee shop where we meet, our groups are limited in size. My hope and intention is to combine fun with structure and commitment, so that there is a balance of each. Given that we meet as such a small group, it's important that I know how many writers to expect at each meeting.  This helps me to choose a table.  It also helps to make sure we don't have either too many writers for eff …

… As per Brad’s suggestions in ESE book, I had coffee (without sweetener, milk) and diet soda today (diet coke). On the way home, I was thinking about having low calorie soup, but that strikes me as the camel’s nose under the tent. Seems to me that building up the “resistance muscles” is good by itself, and that giving in leads more to giving in at future times. Shakespeare certainly knew a thing or two about shaping up the “resistance muscles” and has Hamlet tell his mother, Gertrude, who feels s …

If you are a young mom(25-33) with young children (1-5) on the Westside, this group could be for you. I wanted to join a group to make new friends and enjoy some adult conversations while the kids are having fun. This group is focused on having a good time, being open-minded, having discussions over coffee or cocktails and spending time, with our kids and without. It's about making friends with women that have similar interests, even if they come from different backgrounds. Open to fitness, shop …

This is an active group of people to be actively involved and sharpen our social skills. The venues will be open for all members and all tastes.  Members are encouraged to suggest and "Host" their own meet up events for the group.  Maybe we'll throw some games or other fun stuff into the mix. Who knows, you might even make some new friends!

… Let's get together to chat, have coffee, see a movie, exchange stories, go for walks and hikes, and become friends! Open to all, but ideally you live in Portland proper.

… (Drink coffee and chit chat in Spanish or Spanglish). Grupos de lectura. Leer libros en español y conversar sobre ellos. (Reading groups. Read books in Spanish and converse about them). Ver películas en español. (Watch movies in Spanish). Asistir a obras de teatro en español. (See plays in Spanish). ¡Y mucho más! All members and organizers are encouraged to be creative and suggest or plan activities!   

… If you love laughing, and trying new restaurants downtown, working out, going on stroller walks, looking for a friend to pick up a prenatal yoga class together, grabbing coffee, shopping, beauty days, sharing photos through Facebook, than we can totally relate!! Our goal is to make this group as fun as possible while at the same time develop lasting friendships. Therefore, at least 1x/month participation is required. We understand there might be instances where you might not be abl …

A group dedicated to enjoying tea and great company. We specialize in socializing around a pot of tea. Come one, come all especially those who are new in town.