Hawthorne Bridge's vertical lift towers framing Mt. Hood in the distance, the Willamette catching peach light at dusk, the 'Keep Portland Weird' mural and Powell's Books sign holding their ground in the foreground. Portland with its self-portrait on display. Singles past 50 here often have careers tied to the schools, healthcare, or the trades. However you arrived at this point: late divorce, decades on your own, a recent loss. There's a thoughtful, low-key crowd
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For a first walk, Portland members favor Forest Park or coffee at Powell's. Hawthorne and Alberta each suit a slow afternoon; Sellwood runs quieter. The Pearl District is the standby for an evening; Mt. Tabor's path gives you a flat, easy loop. NW 23rd Avenue runs the same way. Saturday Market under the Burnside Bridge is a built-in conversation. The Coast or a Hood River drive earns a Saturday once you've already met.