Park Avenue Social Club Is a weekly gay
rap and social support group for gay men
18 to 29 years old. Other events Include
camping trips, pot-luck dinners, movies and
brunches. No church affiliation. (Tuesdays.
7:30 pm. First Congregational Church.
Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue,
use M adson entrance and ring the b e l or
w rite: PO Box 2294. Portland. OP 97208. 244-
3225.)
Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay
service center providing professional
counseling (on a sliding scale fee), informa
tion and referrals, social growth activities,
an education program and speakers'
bureau. (Suite 404. 333 SW 5th Ave..
Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299.)
Portland Central America Solidarity
Committee is a group of people, some of
whom are gay, who share a concern about
Central America. (PO Box 6443. Portland.
OR 97228.)
Portland Community Bowling Association
is a bowling league with 180 gay and
lesbian members. Events include ‘Bowling
for D ollars,' ABC/WIBC sanctioned, fun
events and International RoseBowl
Tournament. (Tom. 293-0438 or PCBA. PO
Box 851. Portland. OR 97207.)
Portland Gay and Lesbian Swim Team
meets for weekly swims. Brunch and
socializing follows. (Sundays. 9-11 am.
Downtown YWCA, ca ll Jay. 228-6971 o r J ill.
228-1596.)
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus urges men
who like to sing to audition. (Auditions,
contact David York. 235-4241; rehearsals.
Mondays. 6:30-9:15. 453 Cram er Hall.
Portland State University.)
Portland Imperial Rose Court is a social,
charitable and community service organi
zation. The primary goals are to raise money
for charitable organizations and worthwhile
causes within the gay and lesbian commu
nities. hold functions and fund raisers for the
community and to further relationships with
the businesses and other organizations
within the community. Elections for Emperor
and Empress are held in October. (Rose
Em peror XVI. Mr. B ill, and Em press XXXII
Velvet Monet. PO Box 23. Portland. OR
97207. 287-7058.)
Portland Jacks is a group of local men
who meet twice monthly for safe mutual
masturbation. (W rite: PDXJ. PO Box 19161,
Portland. OR 972180161.)
Portland Lesbian Choir accepts new
members at the beginning of each season
In September. Non-singing Friends of the
Choir are always needed to assist with
productions. (Karen. 254-5109 o r w rite PO
Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207.)
Portland Lesbian Hotel provides safe,
inexpensive lodging for women. (Portland
Lesbian Hotel at Urban A rt Retreat, for
reservations, ca ll Ginger. 281-5386.)
Portland Women’s Crisis Une is avail
able 24 hours a day for women dealing
with rape Issues who need crisis counsel
ing. information and referrals, and for
victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic
violence, child sexual abuse, incest and
sexual harassment. PWCL also provides
transportation for victims from a danger
ous situation to a safe place. (235-5333.)
Portland Women’s Theatre Company
produces plays that focus on issues of
concern to all women. All levels of experi
ence and commitment are welcome
Acting Out Is the company's improvisa-
tlonal troupe. (PWTC. Suzan. 288-0436:
Acting Out. Jeanne. 233-1266.) -
Portlandia’s Pride is a monthly social
group of gay and lesbian employees of
the City of Portland and Multnomah
County. (245-2634.)
Common Ground hosts Yoga for Gay
Men with Greg Smoots. Two 10 week
classes are offered. (O ngoing, fo r
Blue Earth Legends. (C a ll fo r d o ss
inform ation and schedule. 8215 SE 13th
Ave.. 234-2224.)
those with prior training, m eets
Mondays. June 18 through A ugust 20.
5:30-7 pm . 2926 N E Flanders. $45. Yoga
Light, fo r beginners, m eets Mondays.
June 18 through A ug ust20. 7:15-8:30pm .
$40.283-5984.)
Buddhist Association of the GayAesbian
Community 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 speciai
relevance to lesbians and gay men. (PO
Box 1974. Bloom field. NJ 07003.)
Radical Women meets monthly.
(Multnomah County Library. 249-8067.)
Undercover gay agent Dorian Gray (Lance
Eng) in John Grey son's Urinal. Part of the
Just Out and Cinema 21 Lesbian and Gay Film
Festival, Reel Proud. Film festival runs
Friday, June 22 to Monday, June 25. Call
Cinema 21 for more information.
Study Group tor Lesbian
Psychotherapists focusing on object
relations, self psychology and feminist
reformulations of psycoanalytlc theory.
(C ontact Sky 229-0578.)
Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay
and lesbian car and special Interest
club, meets first Tuesdays and has one
planned outing per month. You don't
have to own a car, just have an Interest
in cars and having a good time.
(C ontact Sandy 692-1102 or Charlie
(206)254-1995.)
The Portland Women's Crisis Line
announces openings In a group for
women who have experienced sexual
harassment.The group meets every
other Wednesday and will be strictly
confidential. The main purpose of the
group Is to provide a space where
women can discuss the sexual
harassment In their lives and educate
themselves about the Issue. (Free, call
fo r details
232-9751.)
Richmond Dining Society is forming
a progressive dinner group fo r gay
couples. Eat good food and meet new
friends. Be a charter member. (C ontact
Rob o r John. 234-1977.)
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Second Sunday Brunch Group for
lesbians in education, faculty, staff and
independent scholars meets monthly at
the Dakota Cafe for socializing,
networking and discussions. (11 am. 239
SW Broadw ay.)
Single lesbian potluck-brunch*
events meets monthly. (C all In
advance fo r details. V I777-2184 o r
C athy 538-1274.)
Windflre Is a social and support group
for people under 21 who are gay.
lesbian, bisexual or unsure. Meetings are
small and Informal. (Thursdays. 7-8:45
pm . m ain floo r m eeting rooms.
Multnom ah County Central Library. 801
SW 10th A ve.. Saturday m eetings
canceled until Septem ber, fo r Saturday
activities o r Inform ation call Phoenix
Rising. 223-8299.)
Womenwritlng: Journal Writing
Workshops for Women Is for women
who write or want to In a nurturing
explorative environment using journal
writing as a means of empowerment
and self- Intimacy. (C ontact W endy
Judith Cutler 777-6248.)
Reed College Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual
Union is for all students, faculty, staff and
other Reed Community members. (LGBU.
Reed College. 3203 SE Woodstock. Port
land. OR 97202.)
Crown of Praise is a Charismatic Church
serving the entire community. (Sunday
School. 10 am. m orning services. 11 am.
2300 NW 30th Ave.. Pastor Nita. 287-7759 or
Pastor Judy. (206) 892-6861.)
Second Sunday Brunch Group is for
lesbian college faculty, staff and independ
ent scholars. Monthly meetings include
socializing, networking and discussions. (11
a m -1 pm. Banquet Room. Dakota Café. 239
SW Broadway.)
Dignity is a Catholic support group for
lesbian and gay Roman Catholics, their
friends and family. (Mass and social, third
Saturdays. 7:30 pm. St. Francis Church.
Southeast 12th Avenue and Pine Street.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous, is a 12-step
support group for those who desire to be
free of compulsive sexual behavior. Two
groups meet weekly. (Hope and Recovery
Group. 7:30-9 pm. Mondays. Uve and Let
Uve Club. 2403 SE Ankeny; There is Hope
Group. 7:30-9 pm. Thursdays. First Immanuel
Lutheran Church Annex. Northwest 18th
Avenue and Irving Street.)
Single Lesbian Potluck/Brunch/Events
meets monthly. Please call In advance for
information. (Second Saturday. Cathy. 625-
6383 o r 538-1
274 J03/90
Starlight Parade, Lesbian and Gay Float
Committee will meet on alternate Sundays.
4:30 pm at Cafe Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy
Blvd. Anyone who would like to help with
the float is welcome and new people are
needed. (233-0071.)
Support group for abused lesbians meets
regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It is
facilitated by lesbians and is confidential;
childcare is provided, donations are
accepted. (232-7805.)
Third Sunday Lesbian Brunch holds
monthly potlucks. Open to all lesbians. (236-
3048 for location.)
Westside Organization of Women holds
indoor activities like brunches, video parties.
Ice skating and outdoor events. (Send $6 for
one-year subscription to new sletter. W.O.W..
PO Box 5584. Aloha. OR 97006.)
Women's Book Discussion Group meets
once or twice a month to discuss current
feminist titles and women's issues that relate
to that book. (284-1110.)
Women with Adolescents Support Group
meets monthly. (Linda. 249-8411.)
Women with Women and Children is a
social networking group for lesbians who
have or want to have children In their lives,
whether as mothers, m other's partners, ‘ Big
Siste rs' or adoptive mothers. (M onthly
activities Ityer: WWWAC. 1300 East Burnside.
Maureen. 231-7383.)
Womenwritlng: Journalwriting Workshops
for Women is for women who write or want
to in a nurturing, explorative environment
using journalwriting as a means to develop
self-intimacy. (For workshop Inform ation, ca ll
Wendy Judith Cutler. 232-2655.)
S PIRITU ALITY
Affirm ation is a nationwide support
organization for lesbian and gay Mormons,
their fam ilies and friends. (Portland/
Vancouver group. (206) 696-9396.)
Evangelicals Concerned is a nationwide
organization for Christian gays and lesbians,
newly meeting in Portland. (654-4597.)
Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns
Quaker Spiritual Support Group. (C all for
meeting time and place. Bob. 223-2426 or
Mary. 282-4961.)
Integrity is a gay and lesbian ministry in
the Anglican Communion. Gay and lesbian
Episcopalians and their friends are
welcome. (For further Inform ation call Mar
or Virginia. 231-2876. or w rite: Integrity. St.
Stephens Episcopal Parish. 1432 SW 13th.
Portland. OR 97201.)
Living Communion Church stresses the
‘whosoever* of John 3:16 which includes
gays and lesbians. Sunday school for
children during morning services. (Services:
10 am and 6 pm. Sundays. 3830 SE 62nd
Ave.. 777-8577.)
Mass in Time of AIDS is held weekly at
Portland State University. Communion calls
are made for housebound individuals. (6
pm. Mondays. Campus M inistry. Southwest
Broadway and Montgomery Street. Fr. Gary
M clnnis. 245-0339.)
Metropolitan Community Church of
Portland is an Ecumenical Christian church
open to all people. (W orship services. 10 am
and 6 pm Sundays, quiet time for sile nt
prayer and m editation. Mondays. 7-9 pm.
Choir rehearsals. Tuesdays. 7:30 pm. 1644 NE
24th. 281-8868.)
Metropolitan Community Church of the
Gentle Shepherd is a Christian congregation
with a positive/supportlve outreach to the
lesbian and gay community. (4:30 pm.
Sundays. 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver, m ailing
address. PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA
98668. (206) 253-8401.)
Reach Out. a support group for gay and
lesbian former Jehovah's Witnesses and
Mormons, offers a newsletter, meeting and
pen-pals. Reach Out offers love and
understanding. (Reach Out. PO Box 1173,
Clackamas. OR 97015.)
The Sacred Band is a spiritual brother
hood providing fellowship and support to
gay and pagan men. (Box 13072. Portland.
OR 97213.)
SDA Kinship is a support and fellowship
group for lesbian and gay Seventh Day
Adventists. (M eets m onthly. PO Box 3 3 104.
Portland. OR 97233. 244-0286.)
United Methodists for Gay and Lesbian
Concerns (Affirmation) meets monthly for
potlucks and fellowship (PO Box 12673.
Portland. OR 97212. Dick. 692-9019.)