“ I have Aspergers Syndrome and was diagnosed with it at 13. Was diagnosed with regular autism at 4. I say anything random so talk to me as much as you can, I listen. Want to meet others like me and have relatively same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I know that teams can accomplish more than individuals. I choose to be around like minded, positive people who strive a little more than the average person. If this sounds like you, please say hi. ”

“ I am the Director of Community Health and Safety Training which provides Mobile CPR/AED classes to interested members of my community. I am also an Instructor and a Trainer of Instructors who desire to teach others safety classes. ”

“ I'm looking for people fairly close to me for parkour and any form of martial arts so that I may train with them. ”

“ I'm new here and want to find new hobbies and things to do. I would like to start having an active lifestyle, maybe do some walking, yoga, aerobics, hiking, etc. I'm also interested in broadening my Christian faith and also scrapbooking. ”

“ Namaste' I have been a nurse for 15 yrs, mother of 2 grown girls and a wife...but now I am looking to work on my spiritual & physical progress and I am looking for like minded people who express joy,positive,love & acceptance of LIFE. I have FMS ”

“ Hello, I'm a native portlander, somewhat esoteric. I've been fencing for about 20 years and I'm also a bird owner as well. I am an appreciator and connoisseur of various kinds of film, myth,music, animals, raptors, rituals... looking for others. ”

“ I am new to Portland and I'm looking forward to meeting new likeminded friends with similar interests; salsa, cooking, any kind of dance, dog walks, Gay rights and reading. I just left a horrible same sex relationship and am soul searching. ”

“ Hello, I am a laid-back, open minded Portland native who is looking to have some fun, and meet some new people. I am mainly into active endeavors such as basketball, football, and anything fitness-related, but I also like cerebral activites like chess. I ”

“ I'm trying to do some soul searching and improve in some areas of my life that aren't working for me. ”

“ Looking to make connections in the area ”

“ I am new to Portland and anxious to make some new friends. I am a happy, silly very athletic and very loving girl. I am 23 years old. I spend my spare time hiking, reading, dancing, hanging out with my friends/boyfriend... ”

“ Unemployed, bored, semi-newbie to Portland with limited exposure to group activities ”