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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