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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 2, 2002)
• august 2.2002 32 O II tre a c h A ctivities include potlucks, recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and workshops Safe environ ment to meet and connect with other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207 503 299-0120 aplg_pdx@yahoo com ) 1 11 /02) HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network Activities include diances. potlucks. field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are every first Monday (7 3 0 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503-285 4848 )1 1 1/02) Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (An 503-232- 7805)111102) Clackam as Women's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted. (O ffice 503-722 2366 Cnsis Line 503 654 2288.) (11/02) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland area. (503-228 6675 casflyers@ yahoocom www geocities, com /cas flyers ) (11 /02) Family Center Outreach Office a program of C O Q SU R E is a social group for people who were Volunteers o f Amenca located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-m services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. (Samantha 503-771-5503)11 1/02) bom or raised female but who don't identify as totally female (FTM, butch, boy. etc ). This includes people bom female or mtersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considenng changing identity, guys who are explonng possibilities for m ner/outer gender, those who are not transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition ing or have transitioned We welcome significant others Portland Women's C risis Line offers services for victim s/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault 24- hour cnsis hotline with interpretation ser vices for non-English speakers Advocacy for those fil ing restraining orders in Multnomah County. Support groups for victim s/survivors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse All service are free and confidential (503-235-5333 or 888 235-5333 /(1 1 /0 2 ) 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@excite com. www spiretech. com /~awntie/lulu. h tm .H I 1/02) McMinnville Don 503-434 6266 )111102) Young M en's Coffee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave.) ( 11 / 02 ) Washington County Men Talk is an opportunity for gay men living in Washington County to get together in informal settings on a monthly basis for social interac tion (6 30-8:30 pm second Fnday A rt 503-642-2479 or arwil@hevanet com.) 1 11 /0 2 ) Men's FilmTalh meets regularly to discuss films. ( filmtalk@aracnet com) (11/02) Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for families (including dads) Have fun and make connections and friendships with other great families1 (Flora 503 284 0216 orJaquelme 503 2820565 )111/02) Westside Lesbians at Play enpy happenings on socially (503-701-8302.)( \ \ 102) the west side o f town: potlucks. kayaking, talking, lots of laughter and more. Anybody play backgammon? (Louise 503-643-3209 )1 11/02) 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 co m /-n w g a ) (11/02) Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for all women who like to ride We meet monthly at Silver Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinPs and take day tnps (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall Blvd ienorwh@aol com. ) (1 1/02) Mount Hood Queer networks professionally and O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club for gay men who enpy being nude Monthly potlucks and events. Guests are invited to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 97293 3152 organ mfo&organ pdx org. www organ pdx org) 1 11 /02) Out t About, a lesbian activity group for singles and couples, holds monthly planning meetings at Hobo's. (7 3 0 pm second Fnday 120 NW Third Ave Becca 503 667 9412.) (11/02) third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503-775-5024.)1 1 1/02) R osa City Softb all A sso ciation is an adult softball league fo r the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity and friends in the Portland m etropolitan area, offers an open division and a wom en's division and are affilia te d w ith the N orth Am erican G ay Am ateur A th le tic Alliance. (503-450-9999. w w w .portlandgaysoftball.com .) (1 1 /0 2 ) Rosatown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 www. rosetownramblers. co m ) (11 /0 2 ) Swim Team for gay and lesbian community offers coached workouts for all skid levels at the Columbia Pool Improve health and technique while socializing. (Noon- 1.30 pm Sundays. 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd. 503-245-5854 swimpdxQyahoo com or gbay214@yahoo com. ) (1 1/02) Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rafting (Mailing aiddress: PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208 2201. 503-452-5680 www adventuregroup.org.) (11 /02) the Gay Games Nov. 2-9, 2002, in Sydney. Australia. If you want to participate in the opening and closing events, you must be part o f Team Oregon (www. teamoregonusa.com) (11 /0 2 ) Trillium M orris Dancers welcomes all orientations and genders to p in in a vigorous and celebratory English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal summer performances. (6.30 pm Monday. 503-234-4594. moms@ eastsidewebsites.com. www.eastsidewebsites.com /m om s.) (11 /02) ‘ Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays B ra d le y -A n g le H o u se provides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An 5 0 3 -2 3 2 -7 8 0 5 )( 11/02) host to social events and groups. Call fo r schedule (717 Siskiyou Blvd.. Ashland, OR M ailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland OR 97520 541-488-6990 www. abdellis org.) 1 11 /02) Metro: Mental Health Willamette Valley: Helios Counseling offers H IV* counseling, medica Physical Recreation tion management and addiction treatm ent to the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities An Oregon Health Plan and Ryan W hite Program provider (525 NE Oregon St.. »220. Portland. OR 97232 503-674 7777.) ( 11/02) The O UTdoor Group is a fnendly. inclusive bunch o f Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any other a ctivity you can dream up Occasional weekend camping. (Kim 541-484-2147 kims@efn org www outdoorgroup.org.) (11 /0 2 ) Gay but not happy? Depression’ Relationship prob lems7 Join our support group for gay men led by expen enced gay therapist William Douglas. M .A Peaceful, rustic setting (503292 1069 liamdoug@aol co m ) Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene. (9 am 15th and Agate. Hank 541-484 6259 or Sadie 541-485 3282 )1 1 1/02) ( 11 / 02 ) YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings. (1 7 SW Second Ave 503-294-7440 or 503 294-7401. ext 2017)111/02) The Eugene GLBT Tennis Group gets together weekends to play fo r fun and exercise. Open to all ages and skill levels. (kfranken8@yahoo com .) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Social Metro: Recovery Blackfish Gallery presents Art from the Streets through Aug. 31 Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone (M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway ) ( 11 / 02 ) Metro: Sexual and members of all sexual onentations Monthly social (503-471-1515)111/02) 50* lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or 503 286-3575) (11/02) Friends is a weekly support and discussion group for Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment African Amencan gay and bi men (5-7 pm Wednesdays. Bnan 503 287 8651 J (1 1/02) 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 bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW S tar* St 503 248 3700.) ( 11 / 02 ) 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 (5 03-760-0816 ftataps@ aol.com) 111 /02) Gay M en's Drawing Group meets on the fourth Willamette Valley: Health Womens pace provides a 24 -hour hot line and shelter for women, men and children who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking available Plays host to a lesbian and bi women's sup port group (Crisis 800-281 2800 Business: 541 485-8232.H 11/02) Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call for more information (Phillip 503-287-7447.) ( 11/02) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fundraising organization in the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month. (www poisonwaters com o r www rosecourt.org.) ( 11 / 02 ) Jewish Gay M en's Group— call for meeting time Willamette Valley: Recovery and place (503-246 5939 efraimlevt@aol com ) (11/02) Eugene S A A is a 12-step fellowship fo r those who are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual orientation is not an issue (541 -342-5582. www eugenesaa com.) (11 /0 2 ) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first and third Friday o f each month at Gail’s D irty Duck. (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446 pdxsaltydg@ aolcom.)11 1/02) Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group SOCIAL Uetro: Arts & Music Portland Gay M en'* Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers Seeking an individual to f i the role o f Music Librarian (503 226-2588 www pdxgmc org. ) (1 1 /0 2 ) Metro: General Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voce and community for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Sundays at for women who share an interest in D /S , age-play, clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 97 2 93 )1 1 1/02) A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for fnendly games. (6 pm Sunday. 120 NW Third Ave. George 503-760-1248 )1 11/02) Portland Bisexual Woman is a support and discus sion group for tx and questioning women. Women of any age, race, ability or cultural ongin are encouraged to attend. (Discussion 7-9 pm second Friday Social: fourth weekend 503-283-6433. portlandbiwomen@aol com .) 1 11 /02) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive community for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali ties in general and S /M /leather/fetish in particular (503 727-3148 wwwpdxleatheralliance org )(1 1/02) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years (360-896 6665 furry@aracnet com.) (11 /02) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503 286-4613 o r 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo. com. ww w geocitiescom /pdxpnm etim ers) (11 /02) Portland State University Queers and Allies offers educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of aH onentations Tackles issues pertinent to the queer community on campus and beyond Non-PSU students also welcome to attend activities and meetings (4 4 1A Smith Memonal Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR 97201 503-725 5681 queersandalhes@mailpdxedu www gueersandallies pdx.edu.) (11/02) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan- is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, 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 503-252-5397. katc@ wsi-or com .) (11/02) sexual/altemative sexuality club m the Northwest, is open to all onentations. fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, work shops and newsletter (503-972-1869 rcdcffteleport com www rede org.) (11/02) Long Yang Club Portland. Portland chapter serving GLBT Asians and their fnends with social events and newsletter (503 735-9425 nckmgOados com ) (11 /02> Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and • fourth Mondays. (7.30 pm May September. 7 pm October-Apr» First Baptist Church. 125 SE CovAs St.. Unitanan Universalis! Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 conftuence@aol.com. www.conftuencechorus.org.) (11 /0 2 ) BiNet Oregon is a statewide organization that encourages networking within the bisexual community as well as among others in the sexual m inorities com munity We play host to numerous social events, month ly munches and an annual gathenng (503-622-1178 www bine tor. org.) (11/02) The Eugene Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual 20s/30s Social Club enjoys a weekly game night and brunch every Sunday at Brail's (Bnan 541 -485-3437.) (11/02) Cycling Lesbian* in Portland (C LIP S) meets month fo r potlucks and other vanous fun activities in Eugene. All women welcome. (Bonnie 541-683-2793.) twice monthly for bicycle ndes followed by coffee/breakfast All nding levels welcome (503-254-6971.) (11/02) 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 (Tami 503-659-2782 n c c l 127@hotmail.com. www geocihtes com /ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (11 /02) The Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players (503-380-1020 pgwgg@yahoo com .) ( The Lesbian Connection (TLC) meets once a 111 / 02 ) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian. gay or bi expenence. (Cary 503-363-6036 manonberrysalon@ aolcom.)111 /0 2 ) Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in the Gay Games Nov. 2-9. 2002. in Sydney, Australia. If you want to participate in the opening and closing events, you m ust be part o f Team Oregon. (www. teamoregonusa. com ) (11/02) 11 / 02 ) The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503 654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 ketrav@rdrop com.) ( 11 / 02 ) Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who Metro: Spirituality love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time Call or email for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-2002 lgcoregon@aol com .)11 1/02) Ainsworth United Church of Christ is a multira cial. multicultural, open and affirm ing church. Sunday worship is at 10 am; church school for children runs concurrently. (2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-284-8767. aucc@ teleport com .) 1 11 /02) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for different dance styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday of each month. Also a monthly dance social (503-236 5129 out_dancmg@yahoocom) 1 11 /02) Anawim Community of gay men meets weekly for Chnstian meditation and prayer (7:30 pm Thursday 503 281-0722)111/02) The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association is in its 25th season' Meets Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Drop-ins welcome anytime (3 30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503 2930438 bowipdx@aol com wwwpdxbowl.com .) (11/02) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay. lesbian, tx and trans people of aH abilities and interests (503 819-4626 www portlandfrontrunners o rg ) (11 /02) Potter's Housa M ini stria* offers dancing every Congregation Neveh Shalom, an open and pro gressive Conservative Jewish synagogue, extends a warm welcome to all sexual minonties. Shabbat ser vices 8:15 pm Fnday and 9 am Saturday (2900 SW Peaceful Lane. 503-2468831)111/072) Congregation P'nai Or (Faces of Light) >s a vibrant, egalitarian. Jewish Renewal congregation in Portland. M eets several times a month m vanous loca tions (PO Box 42187. Portland. OR 97242 0187. 503-248-4500 www pnaxorpdx org.) 1 11 /02) Dignity Portlend meets for Mass on Sundays (503-262-694 7.3(11 /0 2 )
