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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 2001)
O M tre a c h M entors and P ro tig d s (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday m Corvallis (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 7(11/01) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugana SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onentaton is a nonissue (541-342-5582X 1 1/01) cacy (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State S t . Salem Mailing address . PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 393-9668 or 503 897 2524.) (11/01) Triangle A lliance is W estern Oregon University 's gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender issue club It strives to promote tolerance and acceptance toward sexual mmonties and helps provide social activities and support for students (W estern Oregon University. Werner University Center. Monmouth 503-838 8000 tnangleallianceQhotmail co m ) (11/01) Miracle Theatre presents Icarus, about a paraplegic Hollywood hopeful, through Oct. 13 SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Help create a Lasbian A rt G uild Call the Lesbian Community Project for the date of the next planning meeting (503 223-0071 o r 503-285-4339 ) (11/01) P ortland Lasbian C hoir welcomes supportive mem bers and volunteers. (503-24 1-8994 ) (11/01) P ortland Gay M an's C horus is open to singers, HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (5 03 232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext 1/ 7(11/01) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (O ffice 5 03-722-2366 C nsisbne: 503-654 2 2 8 8 H 1 1/01) Family C enter Outreach O ffice a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop in services to women and children who are survivors o f domestic violence (An 503-771-5503. 7(11/01) Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day. Interpretation services are available for women who speak limited or no English (503-235 5333 o r 888-235-5333.) (11 /0 1 ) Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor a support group fo r queer youth who have expe rienced 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 S t. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97232 503-238-0780.7(11/01) Gey but not happy? Depression7 Relationship prob lems? You're not alone Jom our support group for gay men led by experienced gay therapist William Douglas. M A Peaceful, rustic setting Nominal cost, sliding scale (5 03-222-7671 kam doug9aol.com .H11/01) YWCA o f G reater P ortland Counseling C enter offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment It also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings. (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294-7440o r 503-294-7401. ext 2017. 7(11/01) Metro: Recovery Live and Let Live C lub holds 12-step meetings and social activities fo r the lesbian and gay recovery com munity Call for meeting tim es and activities. (2940-A SE Belmont S t 503-238-6091X 11/01) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meet ings for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone Meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays. (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 7(11 /01) SAA is a 12-step program to recover from sex addic tion and to live sexually healthy lives Orientation is never an issue. (503-452 5961 .7(11/01) Metro: Sexual M ultnom ah County Health D epartm ent STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent, vaccinations and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503 248 3700.) (11/01) support members and volunteers. (503-460-3689 www pdxgmc. org.) (11/01) Raal C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Friday. (Cad 503-284 2971 .7(11/01) Rosa C ity Gay Frandom Band is a concert band and swing band open to lesbian, gay. bi, trans and sup portive musicians and fnends (PO Box 1082, Portland. OR 97207. 503-790-2170 www rambeaux net/regfb.) ( 11 / 01 ) Metro: General Asian ft P acific Islandar 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 503299-0120 aplg_pdx@yahoo com.) ( 11 / 01 ) Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field tnps 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 503 285-4848X 11/01) B rother to B rother is a family of African American gay and bisexual men dedicated to the empowerment of and improvement m 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 Brian 503-417-7991 7(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 m 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 coqsureQonehst com. 7(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.) (11/01) Funny Ladies T m and Poaay S ociety 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 HatapsQaolcom.) (11/01) Gay M an's D raw ing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to caH for more information (Phillip 503-287-7447. 7(11/01) Gantt# Giants o f Oregon is a group dedicated to providing an accepting social environment for chubby men and the men who like them that way. (503241 4535 w w w chubnetnet/gentlegiants 7(11/01) Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is a nonprofit social organization dedicated to raising money for chanties within the gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans community (isrcQ adcom www rosecourt o rg J d 1/01) Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place (503 246-5939 efraimleviQaol com ) (11/01) Leatherwom en's Supper Club is a social group Washington: Health Sexual M in o rity Services P ro je ct offers individual peer counseling for victims o f domestic abuse, current or past No fee Services provided by experienced domestic violence advocate. (309 W 12th A ve . Vancouver 360-695-1325. ext. 332. lezephyr429aol co m ) (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 5 41485-6513 Business 541 485-8232 Lesbian Ahance 5 4 1302 2417.) (11/01) fo r women who share an interest in S/M , D /S . age- play. clothing fetishes, or B /D /S /M . Potlucks and dis cussions are held on third Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 97293 ) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women ^ io en)oy explonng aH aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, rock collecting, camping, kayak mg, star gazing, an occasional "lecture' and a monthly plan ning potluck No experience necessary (6 4 5 8 3 0 pm sec ond Thursday pianm nq meeting 503-289-3605 or 503-466-0058 lensnw@aol.com 7(11/01) Lesbian social group fo r women 50 and older meets on the third Saturday of the month (4- 7 pm 503 6 4 2 3 3 6 0 o r 5 0 3 3 3 7 0 4 )5 7 (1 1 /0 1 ) Long Yang C lub P ortland C hapter a social group for Asian gays and lesbians and their fnends. meets for events throughout the metro area. (503-735 9425. tycpdxQados.com.) (11/01) Lulu's P'ervy 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 lululistQ hotm ail com. www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. htm .H 1 1/01) M en's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films. Together W orks, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and fnends, meets fo r socials and dis cussions of topics o f mutual interest. M eets second and fourth Mondays (7 3 0 pm May-September. 7 pm O ctober A pril First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St., McMinnville Don 503 434-6266X 11/01) Young Mon's C offo# Talk happens every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave 503-223-5907. ext. 2331(11/01) (mensfilmtalkQhome com) W ostsido Lesbians a t Play enjoy potlucks. games, M ount Hood Queer network professionally and drumming, kayaking, lots of laughter and more (Grace 5 0 3 6 4 3 3 2 0 9 ) (11/01) socially. (503-701-8302.)(11/01) Oregon Bears is a social group for bears and their admirers. Newsletter, activities and monthly social gath erings. (503-240-2813. www oregonbears o rg ) (11/01) ORGAN (O regon 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 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152 organjnfofforgan-pdx org. www organ-pdx org) (11/01) P ortland Bisexual A lliance plays host to social and political events for bisexual and ¿ frie n d ly people, organizes Portland Bi Day rally and publishes calendar 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. pbaQbiportlandorg. w w w biport- land.org. 7(11/01) Portland Leather A lliance 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 wwwpdxleatheralliance o rg )(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 furryQaracnet com .) (11/01) Portland M etro Prim e Timer«, 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 pdxpnmetimersOyahoo com.) (11/01) Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies 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 (4 4 1A Smith Memorial Center 503-725-5681 queersandathesQmail p d xe d u ) (11/01) Rose C ity Discussion C lub the largest open pan sexual club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensu al M onthly meetings, workshops and newsletter (5 0 3 9 7 2 1869 rcdcQ teleport com www teleport com /-rede 7(11/01) Rosatown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 503-234-9944 www, rdrop com /users/ram blers ) ( 11 / 01 ) S ki Out. a group o f lesbians, gay men. and supportive fnends. meets approximately every other weekend December through May for downhill skiing tnps on Mount Hood, (www skiout.org.) (11/01) Team P ortland Tennis A ssociation welcomes women and men o f all skill levels to play at University of Portland. (8 am-noon Sunday Alex 503-282-7210.) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802. www teleport c o m /- nwga.) (11/01) with the N orth American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (503-203-9160 www.portlandgaysoftball.com .) (11/01) Metro: Physical Recreation ( 11 / 01 ) A dvonturo Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out Team Quest, the athletic and exercise program of doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting (503-452 5660 www adventuregrouporg.) Project Q uest, offers individual, group, indoor and out door physical recreation opportunities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (503-493-0288.) (11/01) ( 11 / 01 ) B iN ot Oregon, the state's bisexual and polymory community-building outdoor group, organizes regular day adventures, biannual weekend campouts and annual Northwest regional summer gathenngs. (503-680-7958. BiNetO R9pointflash.com BiNetO r.pointflash com.) ( 11 / 01 ) C ycling Lesbians in P ortland (CLIPS) meets Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation F rontrunner and W alkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank 541 484 6259 or Sadie 541485-3282 ) twice monthly for bicycle rides AH riding levels wel come (503 254 6 9 7 1 )1 11/01) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (503-285-5765 a fte r 10 am .X 11/01) K-9 C lub 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. (503-285-2986X 1 1/01) Do you have a horse7 Looking to get together with womyn and horses for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest7 Then pm the Lasbian Equestrian Group (Denise 503 654 3865 Lynn 503-777-2339. kelravQrdrop com. 7(11/01) Lasbian Garden C lub is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time Please call or e-mail for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events (Kathe 503 9092002 Igcoregoo&aol c o m X 11/01) Southern Oregon: Social A b d ill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C enter plays host to social events and groups Call for schedule. (281 Fourth S t . Ashland. OR 97520. Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 lambdacntrQaol.com www aelcca.org.) (11/01) Washington: Social Sexual M in o rity S ervices P ro je ct D rop-In C enter is a new place to gather in Vancouver for social contact and resources. Hours wiH increase with commu nity involvement. (309 W 12th Ave. 360-695 1325. ext 332 www gayvancouverwa orp 7(11/01) Willamette Valley: Social O ut Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples C onfluence: The W illam ette V alley M ixed GALA C horus rehearses 4-6 pm Sundays at at Sally Mack's School o f Dance. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month. (503 236 5 1 2 9 )( 11/01) Umtanan Umversakst Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 confluenceQ aolcom ) ( 11 / 01 ) The Portland Gay and Lasbian B ow ling A ssociation meets 3 30 pm Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Celebrating its 24th season Drop-ins welcome anytime (4030 NE Halsey S t Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 972081002 5 0 3293 0438 bowlpdxQaol com. www pdxbowl com ) (5/02) M arionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian, gay or bisexual experience (Cary 503 3636036 manonberrysalonQaol com 7(11/01) Rosa C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bisexual community and friends m the Portland m etropolitan area We offer an open division and a women's division We are affiliated The Lesbian C onnection (TLC) Lunch Bunch meets 11 am Sundays at the French Horn and 5-8 pm on the second Friday of the month at the Fifth Street M arket food court in Eugene AH women welcome (Bonnie 541 683 2793 ) (11/01)
