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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1988)
Tea and Lesbians provides a monthly chance to ponder, meditate, muse and ruminate over those timely topics of our lives in a thoroughly genteel environment. (Pat, 775-5888.) # t about town G R O U P The Bisexual Community Forum is a rap and sot rial group open to men and women. (8 pm, second and fourth Mondays, O ld Wives' Tales banquet room, 1100 E Burnside.) A transsexual support group is open to male-to- female, female-to-male, androgynous fX'rsons, crossdressers, transvestites and supporters. (284-954 /.) S Portland Leathermen is an informal sodai group that gathers regularly tr> wear and enjoy black leather. (10 pm. Fridays, Dirty Due k Tavern, 4 19 NW ird Ave.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (24 5-2644.) 1 U Cvu H'-fidU ÀT 2 1 The Gay Bridge Club is a weekly rap and social group for young adults 21 and over. (7:30 pm, Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue, use Madison Street entrance, 244-3225.) W indfire is a social/support group for people under 21 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure. (Thursdays, 7-9 pm, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.; Saturdays, 2:30-4:30 pm, O ld Wives' Tales, 1300 E Burnside St.; new comers' meeting, fourth Tuesday, 223-8299.) A support group for women with adolescents meets monthly for a potluck and discussions on parenting. (5 pm. third Sundays, Stevie or Marge. 282-295 6.) Lesbian Gardening Club meets monthly to share plants and advice, tour public gardens and visit nurseries. (Susan, 287-9697, or Connie, 775-3919.) Cascade Guild — Health Care Chapter is a networking group for medical, social, and mental- health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel. 636-0509, or Chris, 297-4314.) Blue Collar Guys, a group for gay males employed in blue-collar jobs, gets together monthly for potlucks and networking. (PO Box 40740, Portland. OR 97240.) A support group for single parents meets weeklv for discussions on parenting, referrals, resources, discipline techniques and finding adequate dav care. (5ue Kaastad, 238-8819, or Debi McFeron, 249-2825.) Gay and Lesbian W riters meets twice monthly for support and critique of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. All are welcome, published or unpublished. (D avidor lennifer, 230-9229.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-2339.) Portland’« only Portland’------ * ga y nightclub. K a best K aat . / T The In music, / ' lights and action. ' $HOWTIM€ Saturday - Midnight Hollyrock Lounge ■elore Hours <i After Hours «24 S.W. 13th (betw een Morrison A Alder) Portland, Oregon Into? 224-CITY 234-1276 2 0 0 8 N.E. SANDY BLVD. • PO R TLAN D Enchanted Blue Wave Ltd. The Lesbian Gourmet Club is for women who love to cook and eat great food. Monthly potlucks are organized around a particular cuisine or theme. ( Jackie, 626-9114.) A support group for abused lesbians meets regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It is facilitated bv lesbians and is confidential; childcare is pro vided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal support group for lesbians interested in safe, con sensual S and M. (PO Box 3781, Portland, OR 97208.) Ample Opportunity, a health organization for fat women, offers a “ Fat Women Swim" this fall. An hour is provided for open swimming, laps, water play and instruction. This is a safe place for fat women to come together and enjoy themselves away from the judgments of others; a woman lifeguard is on duty. (7:45-8:45 pm, Metropolitan Learning Center Pool, 2033 NW Glisan St., $2 per session, fat women only, Nancy, 645-0497.) The Healing Connection is a breakfast gather ing of lay people and professionals who come together to hear speakers, enjoy good food, meet and network with others, and start the day with a positive focus on personal and planetary healing. (7-8:30 am, first and third Thursdays, Ezekiel’s Wheel, 2106 NW Northrup St., 281-0332.) “ A Magical Oceanfront Retreat" A Bed and Breakfast For Women T ransform ational B ooks • M usic Videos • Crystals • Jew elry Ocean View Rooms ■ Outdoor Spa Fitness and Game Rooms 1338 N.W. 23rd Ave. Portland. OR 97210 503/224-4929 M on.-S at. 10-8 P. O. Box 147 (206) 642-4900 Seaview, WA 98644 Sun. 1-6 I HAPPY HARVEST | G R Q C E R S 1 DO YOU FIND NATURAL FOOD SCARY ? STOP IN AND SAVOR THE DIFFERENCE! OUR VEGETARIAN CAFE IS SERVING HOMEMADE SOUP, CHILI, DAILY SPECIALS AND MORE FOR LUNCH AND SUPPER NOW SERVING ESPRESSO DRINKS 2 3 5 -5 3 5 8 2 3 4 8 SE ANKENY • 18 • November i** km SAY YOU SAW IT IN JUST OUT ONE BLOCK S. OF BURNSIDE « Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service center providing professional counseling (on a sliding-scale fee), information and referrals, social-growth activities, an education program and speakers' bureau, and a big brother/big sister program for gay youth. (Suite 404, 333 SW 5th Ave.. Portland. OR 97204, 223-8299.) S P I R I T U A L I T Y Sisterspirit Tuesday, Nov. 9: Ritual planning meeting. (7:30 pm, A Woman's Place Bookstore, 1431 NE Broadway, 282-8615.) , Wednesday, Nov. 10: West-side discussion group on shamanism and metaphysics. (7:30 pm, 7430 SW 172nd, Aloha, 591-7008.) Tuesday, Nov. 15; Wiccan discussion group. (7:30 pm, Pat, 774-3622.) Thursday, Nov. 17: Healing circle. (7:30 pm, A Woman's Place Bookstore, 282-8615.) Tuesday, Nov. 22: Christian discussion group. (7:30 pm, A Woman's Place Bookstore, 282-8615.) Sunday, Nov. 27: November ritual. (6 pm, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave., 282-8615.) Healing Crystals Rituals are held on the full and new moon of every month; also held is a monthly drumming session, “ Shake, Rattle and Roll." (8215 SE 13th Ave., 234-2224.) The Buddhist Association of the Gay/Lesbian Comm unity serves for the spiritual growth of gay and lesbian Buddhists; acts as a medium for the exchange of ideas and experiences about the unfolding of the Buddhidharma; and believes that the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha have special relevance to lesbians and gays. (PO Box 1974, Bloomfield, N l 07003.) The Funny Ladies Afternoon Tea and Posey Society is a social organization of gay women 35 and over that offers monthly get-togethers, includ ing trips to the theater, concerts, skiing, swimming and potluck dinner. (Elaine, 659-8778.) M etropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd is a small, loving congregation that worships together in Vancouv and welcomes those looking for a spiritual com munity with a family feeling. (4:30 pm, Sundays, 4505 E 18th St., Vancouver, [2061 232-2512.) A support group for Gay Dads meets twice a month to share problems and solutions and good times and bad. The group is for dads who may or may not have custody or who are trying to adopt. (7; 10 pm. first Tuesdavs and third Thursdavs, Glenn. 223-5951.) Gay Men's Pagan Circle is a new group that meets monthly for socialization, networking, dis cussion of pagan spirituality, weekend wilderness retreats and ritual celebration. (The Sacred Band, PO Box 13072, Portland, OR 97213. Mark, 254-5048.) Westside Organization of Women is a social group for west-side women who identify as gay and lesbian. A seasonal newsletter announces the group's events. (56 subscription. 17275 SW Blanton. Aloha. OR 97007, 641-9345.) Genesis is a weekly support group for men who advocate healing the conditions caused by AIDS through positive imagery, affirmations, unconditional love and camaraderie. (7 pm, Tuesdays, 287-8858.) Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step recovery program for compulsive debtors and overspenders that uses methods similar to those of Alcoholics Anonymous. (7-8:30pm, Tuesdays, Rixrni 5: Thursdavs. Rrxam 4. fifth floor. Holladay Park Medical Center 774-8048 or 220-0744.) A ffirm ation is a social and support group for lesbian and gav Mormons, their families and friends. (Portland/Vancouver Group. PO Box 2917, Vancouver, WA 98668. [206| 696-9396.) Women with Women with Children is a social networking group tor lesbians who have or want to have i hildren in their lives, whether as mothers, mothers' partners. Big Sisters'' or adoptive mothers. (Monthlv activities fiver 2717 \E Hancix k St Portland. OR 972 12. Holl\ 282-1529.) United Methodists for Gay and Lesbian Concerns (Affirmation) meets monthlv for potluck j and fellowship. ( Affirmation, PO Box 12673. I Portland. OR 97212. Paul. 287-6719.) That's What Friends Are For" is the monthly 1 meeting of the Societv of Friends. This is a lesbian and gav meeting. (11:30 am. first Sundav, 4112 SE ! Stark St., \lik e . 2 16-6558.)