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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1989)
Keeping Track is a new, facilitated group of gay men and lesbians to explore creativity, sexuality, and insights through journals. (Frederick, 287-4634.) Community radio station KBOO 90.7 FM broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly feminist and lesbian public-affairs program; Womansoul, a program of women's music; and Detour, an inter national gay and lesbian public-affairs show. (Bread and Roses, 9-10 pm, Tuesdays; Womansoul. 10 pm-1 am Fridays; Detour, 10-10:30 pm, Sundays, 231-8032.) G R O U P S 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. (Suite 404, 333 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204, 222-8299.) L/GHTS (Lesbian/Gay Humanists) is a special interest group that articulates lesbian and gay con cerns to organized humanism and presents humanism in a consistent manner to the lesbian and gay community. The Portland-Vancouver chapter meets regularly. (Jim Scheller, 654-9203.) The Adventure G roup meets in front of Lloyd Center Cinemas every Sunday morning for hiking, cross-country skiing, or bicycling, depending on the weather. Activities are free of charge and are open to gay men and lebians. ( Recorded message, 8 am, Friday through Sunday, 248-9474.) Portland Gay Men's Chorus meets weekly. ( Mondays, 6:30-9:15 pm. Room 17, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, 233-0650 or 227-7907.) A Gay W omen's G olf League is forming to meet in late April. (Write, League, 3016 SE 26th, Portland, OR 97202, or call Becky, 232-1487.) Cascade G uild — Health Care Chapter is a networking group for medical, social, and mental health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel, 6 16-0509, or Chris, 297-8490.) A support G roup fo r single parents meets weekly for discussions on parenting, referrals, resources, discipline techniques, and finding adequate day care. (5ue Kaastad, 238-8819, or Debt McFeron, 249-2825.) W in d fire is a social and 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 10-4:10pm, O ld Wives’ Tales, 1300 E. Burnside St., newcomers' meeting, fourth Tuesday, 223-8299.) The M edford Gay Men's Support G roup meets weekly. (Wednesdays. Bob, 779-7324.) The Park Avenue Social Club (formerly the Gay Bridge Club) is a weekly rap and social group for people of all sexual orientations 18 and over. (7:30 pm. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue, use Madison entrance and ring the bell, 244-3225. Portland Leathermen is an informal social group that gathers reguarly to wear and enjoy black leather. ( 10 pm Fridays, Dirty Duck Tavern, 4 19 N W 3rd Ave.) Test-Positive Aware is a three meeting series of facts and more for newly-tested HIV positive people. It is co-sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project and Multnomah County Health Division. (New groups start each month, lay Roberts, 233-5907.) Gay M en's ACOA meetings are for men who were raised in alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes. (7:30-9 pm, Tuesdays, Live and Let Live Club, 243 SE Ankeny, 231-3760.) 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 N W Northrup St., 281-0332.) 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 dinners. (774-8702.) Gay and Lesbian W riters meet the second Thursday of each month for support and critique of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. All are welcome, published and unpublished. (Davidor lennifer. 230-9229.) Men who like to sing are urged to audition for the Portland Gay Men's Chorus. (Auditions, con tact David York, 235-4241; rehearsals; Mondays, 6:30-9:15 pm, 453 Cramer Flail, Portland State University.) Women w ith Women w ith Children is a social networking group for lesbians who have or want to have children in their lives, whether as mothers, mother's partners, "Big Sisters," or adoptive mothers. (Monthly activities flyer: 2717 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212, Holly, 282-1529.) The Sacred Band is a new group that gets together monthly to explore their spirituality through discussion, ritual and weekend rptreats. (The Sacred Band, PO Box 13072 Portland, OR 97213.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.) The Third Sunday Portland Lesbian Brunch G roup holds monthly potlucks. Open to all lesbians. ( 11 am, 231-0350 for location .) Lesbian Gardening Club meets monthly to share plants and advice, tour public gardens and visit nurseries. (Susan, 287-9697, or Connie, 235-5072.) Portland Frontrunners is a running group open to all runners regardless of gender or running ability. (Weekly runs: Tuesdays, 6:30pm , chin-up bars at Duniway Park by YMCA, Barbur Blvd., Thursdays, 6 pm, Mt. Tabor, 232-6004, Saturday, 9 am, chin-up bars, Duniway Park.) The Rose C ity Gender Center is open male-to- female, female-to-male, androgynous persons, cross-dressers, transvestites, and supporters. (359-5439or284-9531.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-2339.) 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.) A support group for women w ith adolescents meets monthly for a potluck and discussions of parenting. (5 pm, third Sundays, Stevie or Marge, 282-2956.) A T I N G U nited M ethodists fo r Gay and Lesbian Concerns (A ffirm ation) meets monthly for potluck and fellowship. ( Affirmation, PO Box 12673, Portland, OR 97212, Paul, 287-6719.) M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f Portland is an Ecumenical Christian church open to all people. ( Worship services, 10 am and 6 pm Sun days. 1644 NE 24th, 281-8868.) A support group fo r abused lesbians meets regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It is facilitated by lesbians and is confidential; childcare is pro vided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) E A ffirm a tio n is a social and support group for lesbian and gay Mormons, their families and friends. (Portland/Vancouver group, PO Box 2917, Vancouver, WA 98668, 206-696-9 196 ) Parents and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides love and support for all family members and friends. (7 - 10 pm, fourth Wednes day, 233-5415.) The Bisexual Community Forum is a rap and social group open to men and women. (8 pm, second and fourth Mondays, banquet room, Old Wives’ Tales, 1300 E Burnside.) The N ational Transvestite/Transsexual H otline is a 24-hour free information service for female impersonators, transsexuals and transvestites. There are over 22,000 members nationwide. (206-239-TVTS.) SPIRITUALITY The Buddhist Association o f the Gay/Lesbian C om m unity serves for the spiritual growth of gay and lesbian Buddhists, acts as a medium for the exchange of ideas and experiences about the un folding of the Buddihidharma, and believes that the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha have special relevance to lesbians and gays. (PO Box 1974, Bloomfield, N /07003.) M etropolitan Com m unity Church o f the G entle Shepherd is a Christian Congregation with a positive/supportive outreach to the lesbian and gay community 1 4 :3 0 pm, Sundays, 4505 E. 18th St., Vancouver, [206| 253-8401.) D ignity is a spiritual support group for lesbian and gay Roman Catholics. ( Saturdays, 7:30 pm, St. Francis Church, Southeast 12th Avenue and Pine Street.) Mass in Time o f AIDS is held weekly at Portland State University. Communion calls are made for housebound individuals. (6 pm, Mondays, Campus Ministry, Fr. Cary Mclnnis, 245-0339.) SOUTHERN OREGON Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) is for lesbians and other women in the Rogue Valley. (For time and location, send a SASE to SLAA, PO Box 929, Talent, OR 97540.) Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics anonymous meets weekly. (Thursdays, call CALON AIDS Hotline, Bruce or Lee, 269-4183.) The Gay and Lesbian O utreach N etw ork (G ALO N) supports a gay and lesbian rap group. (7 pm, Tuesdays, Room 205, 371 Anderson, Coos Bay.) The HIV-Positive support group is accessi ble by calling GALON's AIDS Hotline. (Steve, 269-4183.) 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