8 Hearts is built on the qualities of devotion, dedication, compassion, and connection, and these same principles are the foundation for our volunteer efforts. Our group is focused on making a positive difference in the community in which we live and work. We place a concerted focus on giving our time to causes that support wellness, fitness, nutrition, environmental stewardship and overall joyful living. If these same initiatives strike a chord with you, we hope you’ll join us!

Are you in the business of helping people? Whether you are a psychologist, hypnotherapist, or coach... If you are a massage or nutritional therapist... Or maybe a chiropractor, acupuncturist, reflexologist, or any other related profession... If you are in the business of helping people, if that is your calling in life, then you are a kindred spirit. This group serves two purposes. The first is education and networking. The average psychologist probably knows far too little about hypnothe …

Get Healthy - FREE! This is a group tor anyone interested in walking or hiking in nature and talking about healthy lifestyle. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about nutrition, health and happy leaving. We walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy the scenery. All ages are welcome! Empower Yourself with Health Knowledge and support each other. Each time you will learn something new! Simple walking improves your health. Just 30 minutes of walking a …

Ever wanted to try Zumba but don't want to have to join a gym? Come dance with me and other women who want to cut loose and shake something at my Zumba class in Lake Oswego! Zumba is a world music fitness program that makes exercising fun and I am personally an instructor who loves to dance! No dance experience or extra equipment required. Just bring your water bottle and yourself and get ready to move that thing! Ditch the workout...Join the Party!!

We’re inviting anyone looking to support others in their journey to health, wellness, weight loss & exercise. Everyone is invited to attend – lunchtime meetings encourage “brown bag” & recipe sharing. Maybe we can add a walking group as well once a week! After losing 100 lbs. myself I know how important education & support is & I’m excited to meet you all! Feel free to call or text with any questions! Wendy (503) 709-2085

Creating a healthy, fit, fun, friendly, diverse group of men and women who will encourage each other to live a fit and healthy lifestyle having fun along this journey of life. If you are male or female, old or young, if you live in the Happy Valley area, like to have fun while creating a fit, healthy life, and if you want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: books we are reading, movies we enjoy, concerts we want to attend, m …

Team Challenge is CCFA’s endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run or walk 13.1 miles while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis! Team Challenge takes trips to several half marathons throughout the year. In late March we will begin training for the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon. Participants receive professional coaching, resources and clinics to help achieve individual goals, plus tech shirts, fundraising tools, a pers …

Calling all Single Mothers in Beaverton/Hillsboro who are looking for more out of life! As a single Mom of a 2.5 year old boy, I have come to realize that we all need support, love, encouragment and lots of laughter! This group is inteded for single moms in all walks of life who (Children under 18 years old) want to build champions out of their children in the midst of this dark world. We will meet weekly for support, fun, playdates, cooking, workouts, and even learn ways to build a strong finan …

NW PDX TRAIL RUNNERS - MEETUP from skot coatsworth on Vimeo. Are you passionate about running? Do you live for that endorphin high? So do we! Come and join the camaraderie every week for a easy/moderate/advance (run at your own pace) trail run up to Pittock Mansion (and other various locations throughout the Portland metro area) where you will be walked through a series of active stretches before and after. Not only will you be surrounded by other passionate folks, but you will be doing what you …

We are adding a twist to our group that was previously Run for Recovery - instead of meeting up strictly for runs we will be doing all kinds of fun healthy activities! Since the beginning of the year we have been meeting up on Sunday mornings at different locations around Portland to get in a run and enjoy the company of others in recovery (usually between 2-5 miles and all paces are welcome).  The Sunday runs will stay in place, and we're excited to get together for other fun activities like yo …

Are you interested in yoga? Join the Hot Yoga for Life meetup group to keep posted on the latest yoga-related events in and around our Beaverton studio.

The Kettlebell Club was founded in 2012 at Elemental Fitness Lab in NE Portland. The goal of the club is to promote fitness and athleticism by the development and refinement of quality movement skills utilizing the kettle bell, a unique tool popularized in Russia over the past few centuries. The Kettlebell Club focuses on principles of lifting technique and good movement mechanics. It is not so much a “workout” as a means by which to develop higher levels of strength and endurance capacity throu …

Tualatin’s Fit City Challenge is a community initiative started by the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce and local health & fitness professionals to get Tualatin’s residents, businesses and students up and moving, and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. The community goal is to add on 15 minutes, 3 days per week of active motion (walking, cycling, running or equivalent) and add 1 serving of freshly prepared vegetables, salad and fruit per day. Anyone who wants to start or improve upon their …

What? Really underwater hockey? Underwater Hockey is a fast-paced, fun-filled sport for athletes of all ages. Unlike its on-ice counterpart, underwater hockey is a non-contact sport. While some jostling and bumping may occur, especially in competitive play, contact is generally not allowed, and focus is on fitness, teamwork and finesse. Underwater hockey is played in a swimming pool by two teams of up to 10 players each (6 active and 4 substitutes). The puck is made of lead, with a brightly-col …

This is a group for anyone interested in CrossFit. All levels welcome. We'll plan to do some random workouts in random places at random times, sometimes you want a couple people to workout in a park with or maybe you want a few people to come workout with you and your new pull up rig.

Portland Outdoor Indoor Nutrition & Training (POINT) brings PDXC, a weekly trail-running group, to Forest Park and Tryon Creek State Park.  These runs are meant to be a fun way to build a community of active individuals looking to get off the beaten (aka cement) path. Trail running is a great compliment to your current strength/anaerobic training practice.  Incorporating lateral movement and the recruitment of multiple stabilizer muscles, we consider it to be one of the best aerobic activities …

Portland Paleo is a meetup group for those of us interested in all of the various aspects of the Paleo/Primal/Caveman diet and lifestyles. Whether you've been eating and exercising like a caveman for a while, you're a recent convert enjoying some new found health and energy, or you're simply curious based on the latest news piece touting the benefits of a little prehistoric thinking, we welcome you with open arms (both probably holding steaks). Portland Paleo will foster discussions and meet up …

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 …

Join us in discovering true health and wellness through nutrition and exercise. We have experienced amazing changes as a result of paleo nutrition that have made us feel younger and more vibrant than we ever thought possible; we would love to share it with everyone. Anyone who eats is welcome to join us on our exploration of how to optimize our health and performance through proper nutrition and well-planned exercise.

Quantified Self is a collaboration of users and tool makers who share an interest in self knowledge through self-tracking.  You can learn more about this fast-growing, worldwide movement at http://quantifiedself.com . Self-tracking covers a wide spectrum.  Some are working to improve their health and fitness by tracking weight, exercise, sleep, or nutrition.  Others want to gain insight into their emotions.  Still others aim to improve their productivity and effectiveness by measuring how they s …