"Start at your nose and work out from there." - Bill Mollision This group is about developing techniques and skills - strongly rooted in permaculture - to create a resilient and truly sustainable human landscape. This group is about moving in a positive and productive direction: resilient communities full of creative abundance. This group is about starting wherever you are and recognizing that none of us can do this alone. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, there is some part of th …

This group is designed for anyone who wants to meet some new friends and get out in Southern Maine! We'll do everything from going to the movies, reading books, going out to dinner, skiing, taking a walk, or trying a new adventure! Plus, we're always up for new ideas! This group is especially designed if you would like to make new friends or just plain old get out and have some fun! Are you new to the area? Do you just need to meet some new friends because life is constantly changing? Do you nee …

The Go Groups connect and support Gay, Bi, Trans and questioning MEN through education and community activities. Group Happenings Include but not limited to: Weekly Men's Group gatherings, movie nights, volleyball, community events, dine outs and outdoor activities... GetOut is committed to serving as a bridge connecting and supporting men who have sex with men (MSM), gay men, bisexual men, and questioning men through educational and community activities. This diverse mix of activities will pr …

If you are interested in getting to know some business minded young professionals and do a little networking this is the group for you.

Come Laugh with us! Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher/Trainer, Katie West will lead you through an invigorating and fun session of laughter yoga! You don't have to be in a good mood or have a sense of humor, you only need a willingness to laugh for no reason! Please also enjoy listings from Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders Amanda Walden and Liz Reed for their classes listed below. This 45 minute -1 hour session promises to leave you feeling less stressed, more grounded, and healthier physical …

Interactive Income is a Portland based networking group. BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. Contact us to see if a seat is currently open in your profession, come visit a meeting and learn how …

The Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment. This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meet …

Venture outdoors briefly to find people to do things indoors with! ("With whom to do things indoors", for you grammar nerds.) We aim to be Portland's premier (and at this point only) pan-geek rolling mini-con on Meetup. Let's crawl pubs AND dungeons, settle some fucking Catan, and otherwise prove ourselves unworthy of the respect of other adults!

We are a fun and active playgroup of moms who all want the same thing: Fun activities & friends for our children & a way for us to socialize and make friends. **If you only have a baby, the order may be reversed, but the outcome is the same! It is awesome to hang with other Mom's that "get it " No drama & just a few member/group expectations. Please just treat people as you would like to be treated! Please try to RSVP at lease once a week so we know you are active... or at least post on the mess …

This group provides an opportunity for Spanish speakers of all levels to come together in a casual atmosphere to enjoy Spanish conversation and to explore the rich cultures of Hispanohablantes People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to join. Whether Spanish is your native language or you are just a beginner, this is a no-judgment zone designed to just have fun with the language.

This group focuses on our practice of increasing awareness and being present in our lives through mindfulness meditation. When we practice observing the mind, we notice it is continually making commentary, and we cultivate the ability to carefully observe those thoughts, seeing them for what they are without aversion or judgement. We learn to be more present by realizing that thoughts are just thoughts, allowing us to let go of unhelpful, conditioned thinking. We will meet to discuss the benefit …

Maine Successful Thinkers is an organization open to all, dedicated to helping small businesses grow through effective networking and relationship building, while supporting local non-profit organizations. Successful Thinkers is a new, dynamic concept for individuals who want to be successful in every aspect of their lives. Membership is free. We have morning and afternoon weekly meetups and 1 monthly event in the southern Maine area that you may RSVP for here on this site. Monthly events a …

Share Tantra practices such as yoga, qi gong, meditation and pranayama (breathing techniques), as well as communication skills and deepening intimacy.

A wonderful group for women of all ages to get out, have fun, and develop some great friendships! Explore a variety of activities from pampering nights, movies, food, shopping, arts, reading, hiking and other outdoor activities, community service, and wherever our interests take us! New activities will be added frequently, so keep checking the calendar! Also, feel free to recommend activities that you would like to see and as always, any member is more than welcome to host an event(s). Just …

Breath/Chigong/Tong Ren Meridian Clearing Classes~ This class is an opportunity to learn daily practices to relax your mind, quite your heart, sleep more soundly, improve your circulation, lose weight, overcome fear, worry and anxiety. We guide and model easy and simple breathing and moving meditations to begin to become more energy aware and sensitive to energy flows within your own body and emanating from other people. Please come and discover an ongoing group that gives you a place to let go, …