What we’re about
This is a group for Millennials/Gen Y folks who want to get out around Portland and meet more people. As one of the group's organizers (Hi, I'm Jay [they/them]!), this group has helped to create friendships and community for myself and others. Follow us on Instagram (@portlandmillennialsmeetup) for more happenings around Portland beyond our events.
I strive toward planning low-barrier and inclusive events, meaning that people of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. I look for opportunities for low cost and alcohol-free activities. Unfortunately, option can be limited by weather and venues suitable for our size group to hang out. I encourage anyone in the community who is interested in planning additional events to contact me. More organizers and more events are very welcome!
The values of this group are anti-racist and welcoming to people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and neurodivergence. I try to approach conflict with curiosity and encourage the practice of "calling in" someone in response to a prejudiced comment, but harassment or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.
The group's age demographic provides a common ground for building community within our cohort. Please reach out if you fall outside of Gen Y and are having trouble finding meetup groups.
A few more guidelines: If you sign up for an event, please try to keep to your commitment. If your plans change at any time, you should change your RSVP status. Members who have been inactive (i.e. haven't visited the website) for 3+ years will be removed from the group, but can rejoin at any time.
Wait lists: Some events fill up fast, but please join the wait list if you're interested in coming. People often get moved off the wait list. If there's a long wait list, I'll know to host a similar event soon.
Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting out and about!
Upcoming events
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Board Games @ Owlbear's Rest
Owlbear's Rest, 506 Main Street, Suite 26A, Westbrook, ME, USCome beat the Sunday Scaries with us with board games at Owlbear's Rest. We'll meet at 1pm. Owlbear's Rest is a board game cafe/bar so they have a huge game library for us to use, but you're welcome to bring a game too. There is a fee of $15/hour for a large table and we will split the fee equally so please have cash or venmo to reimburse me. Check out their full drink and snack menu here.
Getting there: Owlbear is at the center of the Stockhouse Station at 506 Main St in Westbrook, in the same building as the Stockhouse Restaurant. Come on in back door and look for our hanging tavern sign halfway down the hall (the front door locks automatically at 5pm every day, but the back parking lot door is always open when we are).
Here are more FAQs about Owlbear.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
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Clothes Repurposing Workshop @ Reiche Community Room
Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett St, Portland, ME, USMeet us at the Reiche Community Room (Door 11 on Clark St) for a free clothing repurposing workshop. Register for this and other free workshops here. The program starts at 5:30pm. BYO old socks or jeans that you want to upcycle, and BYO cup and plate to encourage snacks and drinks that will be provided.
I'll post updates in the comments so keep an eye out for those notifications. Stay home if you're feeling ill or exposed to someone sick.
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