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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 1995)
W orkshops It's M y P lM iu r * presents workshops and events for the lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire Sea To y * 101 isafun. light "how to ’ for women only Space is limited ( 7 pm Tuesday. April 25. free, must preregister). Portland B l-w o m e n ’s gro u p meets on Thursday instead of Friday, this week only (7 pm Thursday. April 27). (4526 SE Hawthorne B tv d . 236-0505.) C indy Te n n a n t, of Raging H orm ones fame. Is teaching a free improvisatlonal w o rk sh o p on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, focusing on Improv games and developing characters for those who wish to join the M/eguided Lives troupe Misguided Lives is an ongoing lesbian (we need men too!) soap opera (Please prereg ister. Portland Women's Theater Co 287-7707.)( 9/1) Bethroot Gwynn and Hawk Madrone offer Fly A w a y Hom e w o rk shops for w om en again this summer In Southern Oregon W ork shops will include a Lesbian W riters' Retreat (June 30-July4). a Tal Chi Workshop (Aug 3-7). and a Personal Theater W orkshop (Sept 1-4) ($100-$200 Includes vegetarian meals, to register write- Fly Away Home. PO Box 593. M yrtle Creek. OR 97457 ) (7/21) AIDS & HIV A ID S Hotline ( I -800- 777-AIDS ) 16/15) A ID S F o ru m L/va is television for people with AIDS. (1108 NE Going St.. Portland. OR 97221. Jack Cox 284-6807 )15/19) B roth e r to B ro th e r sponsors a M enTalk. In conjunction with Cascade AIDS Project and the Multnomah County Health Department, specifically for African American gay and bisexual men A variety of topics are discussed. (7-10 pm. third Wednesdays, to reg ister André Pruitt at C A P 223-5907, ext 129. o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030.) (8/4) Cascade A ID S Project provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS In Oregon Services Include counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa tion, activities and Information Benefits A d vo ca cy Clinic Is held every Monday to assist people who are HlV-posltlve with government entitlement programs and housing forms (10:30 am-noon, CAP of fices) Confidential and anonymous D ro p -In H IV Te stin g Is pro vided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP offices) The Plus C lu b Social H o u r provides a relaxing setting for people with HIV/AIDS to meet and mingle socially. The group now meets in private homes on the first and Thursday of the month (6:30-9 pm, call for location: 221-3015. 228-5889. o r Stephen Keenan at CAP 223-5907, ext 114). M enTalk II presents the safer-sex workshop Spaaklng of Sax... a safe place for gay and bisexual men to brush- up on the latest In hot. protected sex. and offers other free workshops on a regular basis (call CAP for Information on programs and events). Spaak to Y o u r B rothara P ro ject allows gay and bisexual men, both HIV positive and HIV negative, to find support and get Involved in helping their community fight AIDS. M an Ta lk a are In-home gatherings which provide a safe atmosphere to talk about relation ships. safer sex. testing and more (call 223-6339, ext. 160) CAP is recruiting V o lu n te e r O u tre a c h W orkers for education materials development, and the MenTalk Home Meeting Program (call Roger 223-5907. ext 130). (C AP offices. Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave . 223-5907)15/19) C A P 8 u p p o rt G ro u p Program s continue to offer a variety of formats Including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are AIDS symptomatic and HIV positive asymptomatic, as well as grief and loss support groups. If you would like to join an existing support group, or would like to assist In developing new support groups, contact CAP. (Call Project Client Services 223-5907.)(5/19) Clackam as C o u n ty A ID S Raliaf Effort Is a community-based AIDS service organization in Clackamas County. Programs include HIV prevention education, support groups for people affected by HIV/AIDS, and a Personal Active Listener program for people with AIDS (Call 653-8738 o r write CCARE 4790 SE Logus R d . Milwaukle. OR 9 7 22 2) (3/4) C lu b B B S Is a computer bulletin board with AIDS/HIV Information, CDC daily summaries. AIDS newsletters from around the world, and support for AIDS/HIV affected individuals. Huge file base, and online text file Information. Support for clinicians and lay people. This is a free bulletin board system (24 hours a day. seven days a week. The Club BBS. PO Box 25954. Eugene. OR. 503-345-7988 ) (3/3) Thick Lips Thin Lips, a sh o rt film b y Paul Lea, p lays at tha 8th N o rth w e s t International Lesbian G a y Film Festival, held A p ril 28- 3 0 , at T h e E ve rg re e n S ta te C o lle g e in O ly m p ia , W ash. (S e e article on page 2 7 .) O u r House o l Portland is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for men and women with AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents. Volunteer opportunities abound (Call o r drop by dunng business hours. 2 7 2 7 SE A ld e r St.. 234-0175) (5/5) P e o p le o f C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S N e tw o r k . (S ea ttle. 206-322-7061 ) ( 5/19) Project Q uest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and Immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats, and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating for people with HIV, yoga, stopping smoking, meditation, and more. Project Quest now offers a C o m pre h e n sive Health M an agem ent G ro u p for People w ith H IV / A ID S The group will be facilitated by Lusijah Marx. R.N., Psy.D., and Graham Harriman, MA (Call to receive schedule and preregister for workshops. 241-6448 ) (8/4) Regional A ID S Interfaith N e tw o rk supports and trains people in developing strategies for Increased community awareness about HIV/ AIDS. RAIN works with local health departments and community-based organizations to develop " Faith In Action " opportunités and to assist In prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790SE Logus R d . Milwaukie. OR 97222.653-8738, fax 653-0013)1 5/19) T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service o f the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation. (245-7428 )15/19) C entral O rebbn community, Including a therapy group for people with HIV/AIDS. a support group for family and friends, socialization activities, counsel ing. and advocacy Many services are free of charge (111 1/2 Third S t . Hood River. OR 97031. 386-1233 ) (5/19) M inistry to People Living w ith H IV / A ID S seeks to provide for H IV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical the spiritual needs of families and Individuals affected by the epidemic through prayer, worship and educational experiences (MHwaukie United Church o f Christ. 4 790 SE Logus Road. 654-6770 ) (5/5) support services to persons living with HIV. their family and friends, and those grieving A c o rn House, a service of the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (342-2830) (34 77 EAmazon P k w y . Eugene, mail: PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 342-5088 ) (5/19) Division, provides AIDS Information, support and referral, treatment information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS Posi tive Link connects people Impacted by HIV/AIDS with trained HlV- poslthre volunteers for telephone support and Information (ask for Positive Unh). (10 am-9 pm Monday-Fnday: noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223 2 4 3 7 o r I 800-777-AIDS.)(5/19) A ll-H ill G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month OHSU. VA. Shrlners and any other Pill Hill students, faculty, s ta ff and friends are welcom e (Diana 774-0503 o r S cott 494-5227 )15/19) W estern States C h iro p ra c tic C ollege G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual Allia n ce meetings are open to the chiropractic commu vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers Individuals counseling Se habla esparto I (Testing 648 8851: call 648 8 8 8 1 for clinics In Beaverton and Hillsboro , TDD 648-8601.) (8/4) S outhern O reo on D oug las C o u n ty A ID S C o u n cil sponsors meetings and educa tional activities R u b y House, a project of the council, is a residence In Douglas County for people with AIDS Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided. (3035 LaurelSpdngs Drive. Roseburg. OR 97470. 440-2761.) ( 5 / 19) il l a m e t t e V alley C ascade C ounseling offers a variety of services for the HIV/AIDS W nity. (W estern States Student Affairs Office 251 -5707.) (6/16) COMMUNITY G eneral B IN et O re g o n offers social, political and support groups to the bisexual community, Its supporters, and bl-curious people A mixed- gender group meets first and third Tuesdays (7pm . Laughing Horse Books. Bi-Line: 299 4764 )15/19) Bonneville G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual R esource G ro u p is for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Administration Other federal employees welcome (Gmup information 230-4733 o r 631-7767)15/19) B ro th e r to B ro th e r is a social and political group for African American gay and bisexual men G et involved and help set the group's agenda (Call Reggie 4974900. o r write 950 Uoyd Center. Suite 50. Portland. 97232 ) (6/15) Eastside Fam ily C ooperative offers alternative part-time child V alley A ID S Inform ation N e tw o rk offers information, support, care In a loving environment created and run completely by parents Lesbian and gay families are welcome (9 am-1 pm. three days per week. 2800 SE Harrison S t. 233-5099 )15/19) speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AIDS Call VAJN's 24-hour hotline. (128 S W Ninth Street. Corvallis. OR97339. 503-752- 6322 o r 1 80 0 -5 8 8 AIDS 2(5/5) Em ployees A ssociation for G a ys and Lesbians of U 8 W E S T C om pa n ie s is an Informal group of gay. lesbian and gay- W a s h i n g t o n S tate Life Force, a coalition for people IMng with HIV/AIDS In Southwest Washington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the month All supportive persons are welcom e (Noon-3 pm. S t Chnstopher's House. 4716 NE 44th S t. Vancouver o rw n te PO Box 86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095. 36 0-5 7 3 -7 3 0 4 )(10/17) First Friday Support and Discussion G rou p for friends and family o f people with eating disorders (First Fridays. 818 N W 17th Ave . Joyce Korschgen, MS. LPC. 221-4531J ( 1 0/6) G a y, Lesbian and Bisexual Physicians of O re go n 'Call or w rite G LBPO . PO B o x 4874. P ortland. OR 9 7208 4874. 233 0 0 4 7 )1 9/1) Lesbian C om m unity Project provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community. (223-0071, TDD or voice ) 15/19) Lesbians Living w ith C a n ce r meets bimonthly Partners and family welcome, call for meeting times and places (669-3492 )110/6) Love M akes a Fam ily serves lesbian and gay families through public education and outreach A parents support group meets every second Monday, along with an art group for school-aged children, and a discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm. Bonneville Power Adminis tration, 9 0 5 NE 11thAve . Portland, o rw nte PO Box 11694. Portland. 97211. 228 3892 )18/18) N orthw est G ender A llia n ce is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials. (P O B o x 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 646-2802)15/19) W ashington C o un ty Health D epartm ent H IV S ervices pro services to all persons with HIV/AIDS to help them cope intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and socially with the virus. Dinner is offered on Monday; lunches Monday through Friday (12 30 pm ) Specialized services include: D ally B read Express for the housebound; M on day evening support group/relaxatlon techniques; Lazarus C o m munity. with the Rev. Gary Mclnnis. soul care for those with HIV and AIDS (6 pm Mondays>. Tuesday morning spiritual Issues discussion/ support group; Wednesday afternoon AA meeting; Thursday morning stress management/support group Additionally, the Day Center of fers 'Friday R icks.’ Tuesday YM CA health/fltness classes, and seasonal parties and field trips. Nursing Is available. The Day Center is interfaith sponsored (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 223-3444 ) (5/19) O regon A ID S Hotline cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health The S n ic k e rs L e B e rr Sh ow , with talk for gay men. lesbians and bisexuals (10pm Saturday. A p n l22. chanrtel21 . 11:30pm Friday. Apnl 28, channel 11. 727-2491.) (10/6) lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, meets weekly. Septem ber to June. (Noon Tuesdays, for m om location call advisors Kathy Bobula 699-0328 o r David Oates 699-0305 ) (5/19) support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (503-3894330.) (8/4) shops the first and third Monday of every month at the HIV Day Center Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8pm. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 650-7032)12/17) Siste r Paula returns to television with her 60-mlnute specials for the W inter '95 season (8 pm Monday. Apnl 24. Channel 21, Sister Paula Ministries. PO Box 2206. Portland OR 97208 )110/6) G A L A of C la rk College, a campus club and support group for gay, zation offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428 ) (5/19) Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter runs panel-making work The community public affairs show La vender M enace has changed Its air dates (8 pm. second and fourth Tuesday. Paragon Channel 33: repeats 10 pm Saturday. Channel 27 and 10pm Monday. Channel I I , to get Involved In production: Satya Rlversong 238-8564 )(6 /1 5) spiritually centered support group for people iMng with HIV/AIDS disease Focus Is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9pm Wednes days). (Wheelchairaccessible. 147 N W 19th Ave.. 222-981 f)(5 /1 9 ) Central O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Team provides services and M ultnom ah C o u n ty H IV Services include anonymous and confi dential HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-ln (248-3775) and HIV Clinical Services for HIV infected persons (248 5020). (5/19) The H e a r t o f P o rH a n d i A C a p ito l R e p o rt is a monthly show hosted by state Rep Gall Shlbley A variety of timely news Issues are discussed (Shown on. Channel 11. 7 pm. third Fridays. Channel 33, 7.30 pm, third M ondays) (6/15) TH n lty Episcopal C h u rc h offers a monthly Healing and V e s pers S e rvice with special intentions for those people affected in any way by HIV/AIDS disease Also offered is H ope and W holeness, a FHands of Pooplo w ith A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi H IV D ay C a n ta r offers hospitality. Information and a variety of BROADCAST Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and G ay Men provides love and support for all family members and friends of lesbians and gay men Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. (7-9 30 pm. Augustana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th Avenue and Knott Street, orwnte. POBox8944. Portland. O R 97207,232-7676 >15/19) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily serving members o f the sexual minority communities Ser vices are open to all and Include individual, couples, family and group counseling and support groups Sliding scale fee and some insurance coverage is available Coming out groups for men. women and youth meet regularly The agency also can provide educational sessions and Inservlce training on homophobia A peer support group for p rs- and post-operative transsexuals meets Tuesdays (7 3 0 -9pm) (620 S W Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8 2 9 9 )1 5/19) Pink Link The Resource Line Prerecorded Information In over 20 categories including women's resources, night spots. AIDS/HIV. and more (241-9769. administration 243-3424 )15/19) Portland Bisexual W om en is a discussion group for bisexual women or any woman who may be wondering about her sexuality A forum for exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and information about bisexuality W omen of any age. race, culture encouraged to attend (7- 9pm. second and fourth Fridays. It's M y Pleasure. 4 5 26SE Hawthorne B tvd . preregister: 236-0505 o r 283 6433 ) (4/7) Portland M etro A re a P C U se r G ro u p for lesbians (777-3020) (8/4) Pride N o rth w e st is an ongoing organization that plans Lesblan/Gay Pride and other Pride associated events (PO Box 6611. Portland OR 97228. 295 9 7 88 )16/1 5) Right T o P riva cy Inc. advocates full cMI rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by informing and educating policy makers and the general public (921 SW Morrison S t . Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205. 228 5825. fax 2281104. e mail rtppacOaol com ) 11 0/21) To ge th e r W orks is a support group for lesbians, gay men. bisexuals and friends ActM ties Include discussion on timely topics and social activities Meet others Inaneutral.safeenvlronment (7 30pm. second and fourth Mondays. First Baptist Church. McMinnville. Ore . 503-434-6266 o r 503-434 8699 ) (3/17) Tra n sgre ssive Sexuality <s an open forum for exploration and supportive phone company employees The group provides support for members, and acts as a resource for U S WEST (Contact Sue Salmon 242 8272 ) 15/19) discussion which has as its focus nontraditional gender and sexual identities Men. women and other sexes are welcome Meets the second and fourth Thursdays (7 pm. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd ) 15/ 19) Equity Foundation is a statewide community foundation created by Tra n s -P o rt is a peer support organization, open to all transgendered lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizat ions that support its mission o f 'access to worth " (Contact Jim Vegher. PO Box 5696. Portland. 97228 5696. 220-0628. fax 222-5062. e-mail EquityFundOaol com. J (5/19) people and their families W ith bi-weekly and monthly open meetings (PO Box 66913. Portland OR 97290 6913. 774 8463 ) (8/4) New W om an's W riting G ro u p meets to exchange constructive feedback on members'fiction and poetry (4 6 pm. every Sunday. Third Wodd Coffee. 232-3188 ) 12/17)
