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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 18, 1998)
29 and transsexual comm unities M edicare and some insur ance policies cover services; HIV contracts provide free counseling to eligible persons Support groups include a men's coming out group (Royce Bowlin), a lesbian group (Genny Bimslager). a support and empower ment group for men of color (Theo Harper) a peer support group for pro- and post-operative trans sexuals (Barry Blackwood) and a support group for men over 40 (Bill Belcher. M A) Support group fees are $15-$12, peer group fees are by donation and thera py groups are $15-$20. (620 SUV Fifth A ve. Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299.) (8/98) Portland Bisexual Alliance is an advocacy group for bisexual and bi-friendly people. Support and discussion groups are mixed-gender and meet at 7 pm on the first and third Fndays at Laughing Horse Books Newsletter; monthly socials and potlucks. (775-9717, PBArambowGaol com. httpV/members aol.com/PBArainbow/.) (12/98) 222-6151 basicro@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/basicro.) (10/98) Filisa Vistima Foundation is a transsexual advocacy organization which works to obtain medical and legal assistance fo r transsexuals m need. (PO Box 82447. Portland. OR 97282. 735-1184.) (12/98) Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steering Com m ittee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support, and educates the pubic. M eets m onthly to plan events. (4545 SW Northwood St. 244- 6951.) (1/9 9 ) Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance on substance abuse issues. Call I -800-923-HELP from elsewhere in Oregon. (10/98) The Anti-Violence Project Reporting Line helps compile statistics on homophobic hate cnmes and gives victim s a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. (796- 1703 in Portland. 1 800- 796-1703 outside Portland) (5/9 8 ) Clackamas Women's Services and the Portland W omen's Cnsis Line offer a free confidential Battered Lesbian Support Group (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232 9751. Dehna Cody at CW S 654 2807 ) (11/98) Lasbian Avengers is a direct action group dedcated Bradley-Angle House provides a weekly confidential to issues of survival and visibility fo r lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes. (5.00 pm Sunday at PSU Kramer Hall, S W Broadway between M ill St and Montgomery St. Hot line 452-5408.) (10/98) battered lesbian and bi women's support group. Confidential intakes. Groups facilitated by queer women. Child care provided (232- 7812.) (10/98) Hombre Pájaro (B ird Man) is cooped in the Art of the People gallery, with the rest of the Marcos O. Vargas show, through September The Domestic Violence Resource Center provides dom estic violence services that include a 24-hour cnsis line, confidential location shelter (sony, no boys older than 12) and restraining order referrals and assistance. The Hispanic Outreach Program helps women whose primary language is Spanish. (640-1171.) (10/98) The National Alliance for the Mentally III of Multnomah County provides a support group for the families o f people who are severely mentally ill M eets firs t and third Mondays. (7-9 pm at Room HCC6, Providence Medical Center. 4805 NE Glisan St. 775- 5400.) (1/9 9 ) Portland W omen's C risis Line announces a new, confi dential support group for gay and bi men who have been or who are being abused by their male part ners. (For more information, leave a message for Craig at 232-5103.) Call the Portland Police Bureau if you feel you have been a victim of any type o f crime in Portland. Hate crimes are referred to the Bias Crime Unit after a police report is filed in the regular way. (Call 9-1-1 for emergen cies, 230-2121 for non emergency reports.) (10/98) Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak lim ited or no English.(235-5333. I -888-235-5333.) (10/98) Women's Abuse Intervention is a therapy group, facilitated by Julie O 'Donnell. MSW, and Sharon Bowland, LCSW. for lesbian and bisexual women who have been abusive toward their girlfriends or partners. Focus is on stopping abuse and developing healthy, lov ing relationships.($15-$20. Julie 972-7786.) (12/98) The YW CA of Clark County (Vancouver. W ash) offers free and confidential individual counseling for women abused by their partners. (Lyn Coffman 13601 696-0167. 1 -800-695-0167.) (8/98) o f the Alano Club. (7:30-845 pm 909 N W 24th Ave 222-5756) (10/98) Rainbow Al-Anon meets on Saturdays at the Alano Club Boardroom (5 30-6 45 pm. 909 M V 24th Ave 222-5756.) (10/98) Rational Recovery does not m ystify addiction and recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a technical solution. (Cliff Walker 239-5359.) (10/98) Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-specific alcohol and drug counseling Fees ad|usted or waived Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday and ask for a Triangle Project appointment. (2130 SW Fifth Ave. 224-0075.) (10/98) men who are artists, wnters. musicians and creative in all the disciplines. M onthly potlucks on the second Friday (Todd 288-4736.) (11/98) Together, is a discussion group for all women M eets on Wednesday evenings. (KRonda 282-8586.) (8/98) Clackamas County Women's Potluck and Social is an event for those looking to meet new fnends, eat din ner and share a little. All women welcome. First Friday of every month. (794-8312.) (10/98) Country Women, a four-year-old women's co-op. invites women in Beavercreek. Redland. Molmo, Estacada and surrounding areas to attend monthly potlucks to socialize, plan work parties and develop a sense o f com munity. (632-8543.) (5/98) Forest Grove GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichment) is a support group offenng the community, its family and fnends a safe, friendly place to meet and socialize. M ovies, potlucks, discussions, etc. (7:30 pm first and third Mondays Bill or Charla 5 16-4583) (11 /9 8 ) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society meets on the first Saturday of the month fo r a potluck dinner. Lesbians 35 and older; singles, couples and campers wel come. Some outdoor activities. M onthly newsletter $9 per year (232-9714.) (8/98) Gentle Giants of Oregon is a social group for heavy set men and the men who love them that way. Party third Saturday o f each month and Chum's Night Out m onthly (PO Box 1844. Portland. O R 97202. 241 9714. chub stuff@telepor1.com. www teleport.com/~chubstuf.)(9/9 8 ) Girlfriends (form erly Southwest Washington Lesbian Potluck Group) meets on the third Saturday of every Portland Leather Men holds potlucks at members' homes on the second Saturday o f each month. (PLM. 5418 N Amherst St.. Portland. OR 97203 ) (4/9 8 ) Pride Northwest Inc. plans Pnde W eekend and con ducts the Conversations Project a senes of struc tured interactions among members of the queer commu nity. (PO Box 6 6 1 1. Portland. OR 97228 295-9788 ) (5/98) A Safe Place is a group sponsored by Phoenix Rising for men with cognitive and developmental disabilities who are gay. bisexual or have sex with other men. (Tom 248 3658. ext 27296 ) (3 /99) Service members Legal Defense Network helps men and women hurt by the m ilitary s ban on lesbians and gay men. Confidential counseling available (12021328-FAIR, w w w sldn.org 7(11/98) Trans-Port is a support organization open to all trans- gendered people and their fam ilies M onthly open m eet ings and private peer support meetings. (PO Box 66913, Portland. OR 97290 774 8 4 6 3 ) (2/9 9 ) Radical Women is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism, anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation. M eets every second Wednesday of the month. (6 30 pm at Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center. 1819 N W Everett S t 228-3090 fsp@igc apc.org7(11 /9 8 ) Right to Pride Inc. advocates full civil rights, human nghts and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexu als inform ing and educating policy-makers and the gener al public Its Political Action Committee endorses and supports candidates and campaigns (921 SW Momson St.. Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205 228-5825. barry@ rtpororg.)( 10/98) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dig mty groups advancing democracy m Oregon Call for local contacts (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056. 3975453. ROPOfhce@ardvark com.) (5/98) Southwest Washington Fairness Coalition works to defeat organized statewide political efforts which kmit or deny the civil rights of any resident of Washington. New members welcom e (1701 Broadway. Suite 138. Vancouver. WA 98663 136016951002) (5/98) end (kscnmtnation ( K Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 Single Parents by Choice a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month fo r a potluck social. Child-friendly space. (5-7pm at Fnends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen 240-8762. David 284-4153.) (2/99) SW Washington Gay and Lesbian Socialites gets together outside the bar scene fo r hikes, tnps. cruises, camping, potlucks and game nights. (Mike 13601 735- 1901.13601992-1032. Socialites@aol com ) (11/98) SPIRITUALITY________________ ( Affirmation Portland welcomes gay. lesbian and bisexual Mormons for m onthly socials, discussions and fun. (7 pm last Sunday o f the month at M CC Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 774-1362) (5/98) Directions NW (ECWR) is a fellow ship group fo r gay and lesbian Chnstians dedicated to helping others integrate their faith and sexuality Bible study and support meetings (PO Box 86383, Portland. OR 97286-0383 727-3387.) (7/98) Diversity as Gift provides spintual classes and counseling focusing on the "inherent connectedness" of all people (2 4 1-0073.) (2/98) satori is a group of men singing and creating community through music. (7 pm Wednesday 721-0262)(2/98) month for a potluck dinner and social evening A ll lesbians welcome. (Tma 13601891-8015. Sur* 13601694-4397.) (12/98) Tha Downtown Chapel St Vincent de Paul Catholic pansh. offers a m onthly Mass fo r gay. lesbian, bisexu al and transgender Catholics and ttie ir fnends and supporters (6 pm third Tuesday 601 W Burnside S t Roger 223-5907. ext 1 3 0 )( 11/97) Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist. Any Lengths an AA meeting for gay men. meets every K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who Sunday (10 am. Sixth Floor. Good Samantan Hospital. 1040 N W 22nd 4 v e )(8 /9 8 ) meet to hike and talk m Portland parks on the second Sunday of each month (285 2 9 8 6 ) (1 /99) Lesbian Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday m the Northeast Room of the Alano Club. (7- 8 1 5 pm 909 N W 24th Ave 222-5756) (10/98) Live and Let Live Club holds 12 step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery communi ty Call for current m eetng times and activities (2940 A SE Belmont St 238-6091.) (1/99) lesbians and open to everyone Meetings daily at noon, Sundays at 1 pm. (MCC Portland. 2400 NE Broadway Use the stairs on the north side o f the building to enter ) The Alcohol and Drug Helpline (244-1312 in Portland) and a peer-staffed VouthLIne (244-1611 in square dance club, dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels. (7-9.45 pm Wednesday on the lower level. Tnmty United Methodist Church. 3915 SE Steele St PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228. 234-9944. w w w rdrop.com/users/ramblers.) (5/98) Dignity— Portland an organization o f lesbian, gay and bisexual Cathokcs, their fam ilies, friends and lovers, holds weekly Mass. (7 30 pm Saturday at St Stephen 's Episcopal Church. 1432 S W 13th Ave PO Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228 295-4868 ) 0 / 9 8 ) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbians, gay men and supportive fnends Bnng your instrum ent and a music stand D on't play an instru ment o r sing? Become a Band Aid or a member of the performance flag corps (Band rehearsal: 6-8 pm Sunday at Piedmont Presbyterian Church. 5760 NE Cleveland Ave PO B ox 1082. Portland. OR 97207. 790-2170.) (5/9 8 ) (2/99) Basic Rights Oregon works to prom ote fairness and Rosetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian Community of St. Andrew serves its reverse congregation with Catholic Mass in English at 9 30 am and in Spanish at noon every Sunday. (806 NE Alberta S t 281 -4429.) (8/98) The Portland Lesbian Choir accepts singing mem bers in September and January. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings Supportive members and volunteers are welcome anytime. (PO Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207. 241-8994. wwwgeocities.com/W estHollywood/5912/.) (8/9 8 ) Lunch Bunch - AA meetings specifically for gays and POLITICAL___________________ | Rose City Discussion Club is open to ali orienta tions. fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and con sensual M onthly meetings and newsletter. (PO Box 1370, Clackamas. OR 97015 650-7052 rcdc@telepott.com. w w w .teleport.com /~rcdc)(12/98) men meet weekly for Chnstian medita tion and prayer. (7 3 0 pm Thursday. 281-0722.) (5/98) Portland Gay Men's Chorus meets m ost Monday evenings Singing membership is open to all qualified singers, but non-singing members are also needed to help with production. (Audition or membership informa tion 617-7462. PGMC 460-3689) (5/9 8 ) sexual orientations with progressive political values (242-0247.) (3/9 9 ) The Real Connection s a social gathenng for gay The Anawim Community. Gay form ing secular, three- or four-voice a cappella works for and about men. (Tomás Mendoza 282-0194.) (8/98) on the third Tuesday o f every month at 6 30 pm. (Call for location: 238-3877.) (6/9 8 ) men together to socialize and discuss topes of mutual interest. M onthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted by volunteers. (Geoffrey 223-5907. ext. 145. feschgeoff@aol com.) (2/9 9 ) BLASTT. Bisexuals. Lesbians and Straights Talking coro uomo is a men's vocal chamber ensemble per Progressive Singles is a group for single people o f all Neighborhood MenTalks bongs gay and bisexual Out Dancing teaches partner dancing for same sex couples Classes start at the beginning of each month (236-5129.) (5/9 8 ) ensemble, accepts new members in the fall The group rehearses Wednesday evenings Adm inistrative support persons are always needed (242-1675 .) (5/98) Portland Business and Professional Women's Club offers networking opportunities. M eetings are held Metro Club is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them M onthly potlucks (231- 4130.) (11/98) An informal and unsponsored Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are held the first and third Friday of each month. (9-11pm at the Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 N W Third Ave. 224-8446. PDXSaltyDg@aol.com)(2/98) Bridges. Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal The Lesbian Community Project is a m ulti-issue, m ulti-racial, grassroots politics and fun organization w ork ing fo r social justice and liberation fo r lesbian, bi and trans women and dykes (PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 282 8090 ) (12/98) Men Nurturing Men is an experiential gathering pro viding an opportunity to meet other gay. bi and question ing men m a playful, safe, sacred environment Strive to understand intim acy and sexuality from a more sptntual perspective in m onthly meetings. (292-7768 ) 0 1/98) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gather ings. (240-2813, www oregonbears.org.) (12/98) MUSIC______________________ | Portland Bisaxual Women is a support and discus sion group fo r bisexual and questioning women. Women of any race, age or national origin are encouraged to attend. <7-9 pm second and fourth Fndays. 283-6433.) (12/98) informal atmosphere (Simon 295-3614. tankgir1@teie- port.com.) (8/98) Men's 449 Group is a gay men s group for Alcoholes Anonymous M eets every Friday in the Northeast Room (10 30 am Sunday 1133NE 181st Ave , Gresham 665 2628. eastrose@teieport com.) (8/98) East Vancouver United Methodist Church. Lesbian support group for women 50 and over Reconciling (10 am Sunday 5701 MacArthur BNd meets on the thud Saturday of the month (4- 7 pm 2814424. 331-0415.) (11/98) (3601693 4 7 6 1 ) ( 3/98) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences s a field tnp-onent Open and affirm ing W heelchair acce sstte (9 4 5 am Sunday 1220 NE 68th S t 13601693 1476 ) (3/98) First Congregational Church U C C Vancouver. ed group for lesbians who en)oy the natural sciences, e g., geology, botany, birdwatching and astronomy ( I I am i pm first Sunday potluck and planning meeting First Unitarian Church of Portland. t 1011 SW 280-0168) (12/98) 12th Ave 228-6389. f t * 2 3 62830 ) (1/98) Love Makes a Family— Southwest Washington Chapter is a social group for gay and lesbian families Food for the Soul i$ a monthly ckscussion group that explores spintual paths that are weteomng to gay men. lesbians, bisexuals and people with HIV (730-9 pm sec ond Wednesday at First Immanuel Lutheran Church. 1816 N W Irving St N ety Kaufer 239-3915) (8/97) and their ahes (Tma 13601891-8015. Gma 13601253- 5 4 3 8 ) (5/9 8 ) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a B /D /S /M group for self identifyvig women W orkshops and play parties m an
