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can discuss the sexual harassment in their
lives and educate themselves about the
Issue. (Free. 232-9751)
Women’s Book Group reads and
discusses works by women. (7p m . first
Mondays. 236-0022.)
Portland Women’s theatre Company
produces plays tha t focus on issues of con
cern to all women. Ail levels o f experience
and commitment are welcome. Acting Out
Is the company's improvisotlonal troupe.
(PWTC. Suzan. 286-0436; Acting Out.
.
Jeanne. 233-1266.)
Women with Adolescents Support Group
meets monthly. (Linda. 249-8411.)
Portia odia’s Pride is a monthly social
group of gay and lesbian employees of the
City of Portland and Multnomah County.
(245-2634.)
Radical Women meets monthly.
(Multnomah County Library. 249-8067.)
Reed College Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual
Union Is for all students, faculty, staff and
other Reed Community members. (LGBU.
Reed College. 3203 SE Woodstock. Portland.
OR 97202.)
Richmond Dining Society is forming a
progressive dinner group for gay couples
who want to meet new friends. Be a charter
member. (Rob o r John. 234-1977.)
Rose City Gender Center is a peer group
support program for people dealing with
gender Identity problems. ( C all the Hotline
for details and m eeting locations. 359-5439.)
Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and
lesbian square dance club, meets weekly.
All levels of dancing supported. (7:30 pm.
1819 NW Everett, low er level. Barb 245-5946
o r La rry 228-7147.)
Second Sunday Brunch Group for
lesbians in education, faculty, staff and in
dependent scholars meets monthly at the
Dakota Café for socializing, networking and
discussions. (11 am. 239 SW Broadway )
Silver Screen Club is a support group
which provides a way to help underwrite the
educational activities of the Northwest Film
and Video Center and is a year-round
subscription to all Center exhibition
programs. (1219 SW Park Ave.. 221-1156.)
Southwest Washington Health District HIV/
AIDS Program offers a range of services to
Clark. Skamania and Klickitat counties.
These Include anonymous testing and
counseling, case management, client
advocacy, outreach including one to one
counseling, needle exchange, community
and professional education and weekly
support groups. (2000 Fo rt Vancouver Way.
Vancouver. WA. 98668. (206)737-6012.)
Study Group for Lesbian Psychotherapists
focusing on object relations, self psychology
and feminist reformulations of psychoana
lytic theory. (Sky 229-0578.)
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.)
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Support Group for Lesbian
Psychotherapists promotes friendship,
spiritual growth and emotional accessibility,
and is looking for at least two more mem
bers. one in her 3 0 's and one in her late 40's
to 60's. (299-4556.)
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. WOW.
PO Box 5584. Aloha. OR 97006.)
Windfire 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. main floor
m eeting room s. Multnomah County C entral
Library. 801 SW 10th Ave.. Saturday m eetings
cancelled u n til Septem ber, for Saturday
a c tivitie s o r Inform ation ca ll Phoenix Rising.
223-8299.)
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
Sisters* * or adoptive mothers. (M onthly
a ctivities flye r: WWWAC. 16605 N E Halsey
Apt. 15.255-1941.)
Womenwriting: Journal Writing for
Women. A free introductory workshop led by
Wendy Judith Cutler. No previous writing
experience Is necessary. Bring a Journal. A
regular summer workshop series begins July
5. (8 pm. Laughing Horse Books. 1322 NW
23rd Ave., regular workshop $50-$75 slid ing
scale. 227-5440.)
SPIRITUALITY
Affirmation is a nationwide support
organization for lesbian and gay Mormons,
their families and friends. (Portland/Vancou-
ver group. (206) 696-9396.)
Blue Earth Legends. (C all for class
Inform ation and schedule. 8215 SE 13th
Ave.. 234-2224.)
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. (PO Box 1974. Bloom field. NJ
07003.)
Crone Magic. (3240-B SE Hawthorne,
231-9230.)
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 N lta. 287-7759 or
Pastor Judy. (206) 892-6861.)
Dignity Is a Catholic support group for
lesbian and gay Roman Catholics, their
friends and family. (M ass and social. tN rd
Saturdays. 7:30 pm. St. Francis Church.
Southeast 12th Avenue and Pine Street.)
Evangelicals Concerned is a nationwide
organization for Christian gays and lesbians,
newly meeting In Portland. Families and
friends are welcome. (654-4597.)
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Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns
Quaker Spiritual Support Group. (C all for
m eeting tim e and place. Bob. 223-2426 o r
Mary. 282-4961.)
Integrity is a gay and lesbian m inistry in
the Anglican Communion. Gay and lesbian
Episcopalians and their friends are welcome.
(For further Inform ation ca ll M ar o r Virginia.
231-2876. o r 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. Southw est
Broadway and M ontgom ery Street. Fr. Gary
M clnnls. 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 fo r sile n t
p rayer and m editation. Mondays. 7 -9 pm.
C hoir rehearsals. Tuesdays. 7:30 pm. 1644 NE
24th. 281-8868.)
Metropolitan Community Church of the
Gentle Shepherd is a Christian congregation
with an 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. F*0 Box 1173.
Clackam as. OR 97015.657-0620.)
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.)
SisterSpirlt Is women sharing spirituality. All
women welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
(287-3379.)
August 8: Celebration planning meeting.
7:30 pm.
August 13: Healing circle. 7:30 pm.
August 15: Wiccan discussion, 7:30 pm.
August 19: SisterSpirlt celebration, healing
the curse part two. 6 pm.
United Methodists for Gay and Lesbian
Concerns (Affirmation) meets monthly for
potlucks and fellowship. (PO Box 12673.
Portland. OR 97212. Dick. 692-9019.)
C ENTRAL OREGON
Cascade Community Center Is a club for
gay men and lesbians. CCC operates to
form social groups, events, sports, cards,
travel and dances. Monthly get-togethers.
(CCC. PO Box 972. Bend. OR 97709.)
Central Oregon AIDS Support Team
(C.O.A.S.T.), offers physical and financial
help to people with AIDS, support for fam ilies
and significant others, and a bi-w eekly HIV
support group. (M eetings, fourth Tuesdays.
Barb o r PhylUs. 388-6616. weekdays. 9-5.)
Gay and Lesbian Alliance meets
monthly. (7:30 pm . second Thursdays. G ay
and Lesbian Com m unity C enter (GLCC)
3856 Carnes Road. Roseburg. 679-9144.)
Gay and Lesbian and Community
Alliance (GALACA) in Ashland is a student
organization which actively seeks to
educate the non-gay com munity on lesbian
and gay issues while providing support and
services to gay and lesbian students. •
(Thursdays. Jon o r Thom. 482-1247. o r Toni.
482-1105.)
Gay and Lesbian Outreach Network
(GALON) supports a gay and lesbian rap
group. (7 pm. Tuesdays. Room 205. 3 7 1 .
Coos Bay.)
Gay and Lesbian Support of Southern
Oregon, offers support and Information for
lesbians and gay men. (PO Box 43. Klam ath
Fa lls. OR 97601.)
Gay and Lesbian Youth Group meets
weekly. (1-3 pm. Sundays. Gay and Lesbian
Com m unity Center (GLCC) 3856 Carnes
Road. Roseburg. 679-9144.)
Gay and lesbian discussion group meets
weekly. (7:30 pm. Tuesdays. First United
M ethodist Church. 1771 W est Harvard Blvd..
Roseburg. 679-9144.)
HIV-positive support group in Coos Bay is
accessible by calling G ALO N's AIDS Hotline.
(Steve. 269-4183.)
Lesbian and Gay Hotline in Medford
provides information and referrals on local
resources and events. AIDS Inform ation, as
well as supportive listening. (7-11 pm . every
night. 773-8146.)
Medford Gay Men’s Support Group
meets weekly. (W ednesdays. Bob.
779-7324.)
Metropolitan Community Church of
Roseburg celebrates Sunday services with
the Rev. Jody Ahlstedt. (11 am. Sundays,
and 7:30 pm. W ednesdays. PO Box 2125.
Roseburg. OR 97470. 679-9144.)
Connexion Is a gay and lesbian monthly
potluck in Sumpter. Ore. (Inform ation. PO
Box 2. Sum pter. OR 97877.)
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG) helps people deal with issues
related to their gay and lesbian children
and friends. (First Tuesdays. Candace or
Chuck. (AsNand). 482-4017.)
Eastern Oregon Connection holds
monthly meetings In Baker City. (Box 382.
Baker C ity. OR 97814.)
Ruby House is a residence in Douglas
County for people with AIDS. (679-9913.)
Gay, Lesbian and Bi Information Une Is
available anytime for information and
referrals. (388-2395.)
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
is for lesbians and other women in the
Rogue Valley. (Fo r tim e and location, send a
SASE to SLAA. PO Box 929. Talent. OR 97540.)
HIV support group is for people with AIDS
or ARC and meets every other week. (Barb
o r Phyllis. 388-6616.)
Monmouth Gay and Lesbian Support
Group meets weekly. (7:30-9:30pm.
838-1277.)
Monmouth Gay and Lesbian Lunch
Get-Together meets every other week. (1st
and 3rd Mondays, noon. Pacific Room.
838-1277.)
The Other Side is a gay and lesbian
service organization. It hosts a party every
Saturday night at the Other Side Club.
(PO Box 5672. Bend. OR 97708.)
SOUTHERN OREGON
AIDS-helplirfe is a 24-hour AIDS informa
tion switchboard providing peer counseling,
information and referrals. (672-3000.)
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Southern Oregon Lambda Association is
a Rogue Valley-based organization of
lesbians and gay men with a newsletter,
fund-raising parties. AIDS education out
reach. rap groups, outdoor activities and an
annual state-w ide campout. (H otline.
773-8146. 7-11 pm . PO Box 4387. M edford.
OR 97501.773-8146.)
Weekly Support for Lesbians in Recovery
from Alcohol and/or Narcotics Addiction is a
new group meeting weekly. (7 -9 pm .
W ednesdays. G ay and Lesbian C om m unity
Center. 3856 Carnes Rd. Roseburg. Fran.
440-2272.)
OREGON COAST
Coastal AIDS Network Is starting up a
support group for people whose lives have
been affected by AIDS (Tillam ook.
'
842-8626.)
Douglas County Gay Archives Is a
repository for materials relevant to the rural
homophlle. (PO Box 942. D illa rd . OR 97432.
679-9144.)
Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous
meets weekly. (Thursdays, ca ll GALON A IDS
Hotline. Bruce or Lee. 269-4183.)
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