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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 15, 2001)
42>atMt’ iune 15.2001 r Team Portland Tennis Association welcomes women and men of all skill levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday. Alex 503-282-7210.) (11/01) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (Office: 503-722 2366 Cnsrs Line 503-654 2288 1(11/01) musicians and fnends (PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207 503-790-2170. wwwrainbeauxnet/rcgfb J(11/01) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. (An 503-771-5503 J(11/01) Metro: General Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English. (503-235-5333 or 888 235-5333.) (11 /01) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have expe nenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an inti mate relationship. Free, confidential and safe (503-238-0780) (11 /01) Metro: Mental Health Helios Counseling offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans communities. (525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503-238-0780.) (11/01) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment It also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294 7440 or 503-294-7401. ext. 2O17.)(1 1/01) Metro: Recovery Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that meets to discuss their sobnety 10 am Sundays at Good Samaritan Hospital (Meeting Room B. Sixth Floor, 1040 NW 22nd Ave) (6/01) Live and Lot Live Club holds 12-step meetings and social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery com munity Call for meeting times and activities (2940-A SE Belmont St. 503 238 6091.) (11/01) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone. Meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays. (Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway.) (11701) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Friday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community education for gay and bisexual men. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700) (11/01) Washington Health Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer counseling for victims of domestic abuse, current or past No fee. Services provided by experienced domestic violence advocate (309 W 12th Ave. Vancouver. 360-695-1325. ext 332. Ietephyr42@aolcom.)(11/01) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for women and children who have been abused physi cally. sexually or emotionally and plays host to a lesbian and bisexual women's support group (Crisis 541 485-6513 Business 541-485-8232. Lesbian Alliance 541-302-2417.)(11701) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene SAA is a 12 step fellowship for those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is a nonissue (541 342-5582) (11701) Asian t Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voice and community for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and workshops. Events provide a safe environment to meet and connect with other Asians and Pacific Islanders. (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207. 503-299-0120 aplg_pdx@yahoocom.)(11/01) meeting (503 2230071 or 503-285-4339) (11/01) Portland Lesbian Choir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers (503-241 8994 )(11/01) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503 460 3689 www pdxgmc org.) (11/01) Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Monthly potlucks on the second Friday (Cad 503 284-2971 )(1 1/01) Rose Chy Gay Freedom Band is a concert bend and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi. trans and supportive Recreation Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Hank 541 -484-6259 or Sadie 541 -485-3282) Southern Oregon- Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Canter plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990 lambdacntr@aol.com. www.aelcca org.) (11 /01) Brother to Brother is a family of African Amencan gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement in the quality of life within our commu nity. Board meetings at 5:30 pm every third Monday of the month. (PO Box 3182. Portland. OR 97208 Bnan 503-417-7991.)(1 1/01) Washington Social Sexual Minority Services Project Drop-In Center is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social contact and resources. Hours will increase with commu nity involvement (309 W 12th Ave 360-695-1325. ext. 332 www.gayvancouverwa.org.) (11 /01) COQSURE is a social group for people who were bom or raised female but who don't presently identify as totally female (FTM. butch, boy. etc ). This includes people who were bom female or intersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considering changing identity from female to male, guys who are explonng possibilities for inner and outer gender regard less of how the world sees them, individuals who are not interested in transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition ing or have transitioned. We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations in the Portland area. (503-471-1515. coqsure@oneiist.com.) (11 /01) Willamette Valley: Social Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144. conffuence@aol.com.) (11/01) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian, gay or bisexual experience. (Cary 503-363-6036 marionberrysalon@aol.com.) (11/01) Friends a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bisexual men. meets from 5 to 7 pm Wednesdays. (Brian 503-287-8651 )(1 1/01) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets 11 am Sundays at the French Hom and 5-8 pm on the second Friday of the month at the Fifth Street Market food court in Eugene. All women welcome (Bonnie 541 -683-2793)( 11 70 1) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month. E-mail newslet ter is free on request (503-760-0816. ffataps@aol. com.) (11 70 1) Gay Men's Drawing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information. (Phillip 503-287-7447.) (1 1/01) Gentle Giants of Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way (503-241 -4535 www.chubnet.net/gentlegiants.) (11/01) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for charities within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community, (isrc@aol.com. www rosecourt org.) (11 /01) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939 efraimlevi@aol.com.) (11701) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional ■lecture" and a monthly plan ning potluck No experience necessary. (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503 289-3605 or 503-466-0058 lespnw@aol.com.) (11/01) Lesbian social group for women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-331-0415.) (11/01) Long Yang Club Portland Chapter, a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their friends, meets for events throughout the metro area. (503 735-9425 lycpdxffadoscom.) (11701) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self identifying women who are into S/M. Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231-3992 lululist@hotmail.com. www spiretech. com/~awntie/lulu htm.) (11 /01) Mount Hood Womyn network professionally and socially (503-701 -8302)(1 1/01) Help create a Lesbian Art Guild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning Willamette Valley: Physical Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender- inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays. (7:30 pm. Red and Black Cafe. Southeast 22nd and Division. Laury 503-285-4848.) (11 /01) Men's Him Talk meets regularly to discuss films. (mensfilmtalk@home com) Metro: Arts & Music Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of Project Quest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288.) (1 1/01) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503-646 2802 www teleport com/-nwga) (11 /01) Oregon Boars is a social group for bears and their admirers Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings (503 240 2813 www oregonbears org ) (11/01) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club for gay men who enjoy being nude Monthly potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 14174 Portland. OR 97293-0174) (6/01) Portland Bisexual Alliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and bi friendly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar Metro: Spirituality and rafting. (503-452-5680. www.adventuregroup.org ) (11/01) Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multiracial, multicultural, open and affirming church. Sunday worship is at 10 am, and church school for children runs concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-284-8767. aucc@teieport com.) (11 /01) Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle rides. All riding levels wel come (503-254-6971.)(1 1/01) Anawim Community of gay men meets weekly for Christian meditation and prayer. (7.30 pm Thursday. 503-281-0722.) (11701) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (503-285-5765 after 10 am.)(11/01) Bridgeport Community Church (UCC) is a grow ing community of progressive, political people explonng and celebrating the Christian faith We are multicultural, lesbian, gay. bi and straight, and our children are valued members (10:30 am Sunday 621 NE 76th Ave 503-258-0992) (11701) This ceramic tile by Annie Meyer will be on view in her show at Studio 2507 through July 31 of events. Guest speakers and workshops are held 7 pm on the first and third Fridays of the month at Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division St. Open to all. (503-775-9717. pba@biportland.org. www biport land.org.) (11701) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. not-for- profit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com munity for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexualities in general and S/M/leather/fetish in particu lar. (503-727-3148 www.pdxleatheralliance.org.) (11 /01) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday of the month for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happen ings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360-896-6665 furry@aracnetcom.)(11/01) Portland Metro Primo Timers. a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, comes together for social, educational and cultural purposes. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-788-1612 or 360-254-1718 pdxprimetimers@yahoo.com.) (11/01) Portland State University Queer« and Allie« offer educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of all orientations and colors. Everyone is invited to participate m activities and meetings. (441A Smith Memorial Center 503-725-5681 queersandallies@mail pdx.edu.) (1 1/01) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu al. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter (503-972-1869 rcdc@teleport.com www teleport com/~rcdc.)(1 1/01) Together Works a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays (7 30 pm May-September. 7 pm October-Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St . McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266 ) (11 /01) Young Mon's Coffee Talk happens every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223 5907. ext. 2337(11/01) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group Portland's gay and lesbian out doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, sluing, mountain biking, camping K-9 Club is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to hike and talk in Portland parks on the sec ond Sunday of each month. (503-285-2986.) (11/01) Do you have a horse? Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest? Then join the Lesbian Equestrian Group (Denise 503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339. ke!rav@rdrop com.X11/01) Community of St. Andrew invites all to join a diverse Catholic faith community for prayer and fellow ship. (9:30 am Sunday 806 NE Alberta St. 503-281 -4429.) (11 /01) Dignity Portland meets for Mass Sundays at 4 pm at St. Stephens Episcopal Church followed by a social (Southwest 13th Avenue at Clay Street. dignitypdx@aolcom.)(1 1/01) Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encourage, rent while having a good time Please call or e-mail for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Kathe 503909-2002. Igcoregon@aolcom.) (11/01) Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist. a welcoming congregation, offers Sunday service and chil dren's religious education at 10:30 am (1133 NE 181st Ave.. Gresham 503-665-2628 eastrose@teleport.com.) (11/01) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Sally Mack's School of Dance. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month. (503-236-5129) (11 /01) Estacada United Methodist Church Reconciling Congregation, where we really mean everyone is welcome. Sunday worship at 10:30 am (204 SE Mam St.. Estacada) (6/01) Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association meets 4 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. 40th Avenue and Halsey Street. (PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97280-1002 503293-0438 bowlpdx@aol com members aol com/bowlpdx/pcba html.) ( 11 /01) First Congregational United Church of Christ is an open and affirming congregation m the liberal Christian tradition Sunday worship is at 10:25 am. and church school for children runs concurrently (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228-7219.) (11 /01) Rosa City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bisexual community and friends m the Portland metropolitan area. We offer an open division and a women's division. We are affiliated with the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (503 203-9160 www portlandgaysoftball com )(1 1/01) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and advanced levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 972285352 503 234 9944 www rdrop com/users/ramblers 7(11/01) Ski Out a group of lesbians, gay men. and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing trips on Mount Hood, (www sluoutorg) (11/01) First United Methodist Church of Portland a welcoming and reconciling congregation, believes no one is left out in God s family. GLBT potlucks are held monthly (10 30 am Sunday 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-228-3195 www fumepdx. org) (11 70 1) Full Circle Temple is a place of worship for women of all ages offering workshops, song and drum circles, meditation rooms and altars of celebration, mcorporat ing what you bring to share (10 am-10 pm Tuesday- Sunday 3125 E Bumside St 503-238-0675 )(1 1/01) Ths God Connection Contor for Worship, Growth and Leadership invites you to celebrate your spiritualty with the Revs Casey and Berdel Moffett- Chaney Liberal practical; al are welcome (10 am Sunday 4828NE33rdAve 503-4817591. )(11 /01)