J * a t M B • august 1.2003
outreach
H KA L T H
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley Angie Houaa provides emergency shelter lor
woman identified domestic violence survivors and a support
group lor women battered by women Also provides mdmd
ual support and advocacy lor queer youth of all genders
who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse
Free confidential and sale (Franc» 503 232 7905 ->(7/03)
C la cka m a s W om an's S e rv ic e s oilers shelter, sup
port and resource referral to survivors o l domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly
Wheelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls
accepted (Office 503 122 2366 Cnsis Line
503 654 2298) (7/03)
Family C enter O utreach O ffice a program ol
Volunteers o l America located m Southeast Portland,
offers support groups and dropm services to women
and children who are survivors o l domestic violence
(Samantha 503 171 5503 > (7/0 3 )
YW CA o l G reeter Portland Counseling Center
offers s irin g fee scale counsekng for ndrvriuals. couples
and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environ
ment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Thursday
evenings ( f 7 SW Second A re 503 294 7440 X7/03)
Metro: Recovery
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every
one (Noon daily. I pm Sunday Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 7 (7/03)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step program for
those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Any
gender and sexual orientation is welcome
(503 452 5961 www portlandsaa org) (7/03)
Metro: Sexual
The Multnom ah County Health Departm ent
STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual
cnsis intervention hotline for survivors of domestic and
sexual violence and provides information and referrals
for shelter, counseling, support groups and community
education Foreign language translation available
ly transm itted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and
B vaccinations By appointment or on a first come, first
served walk in basis M ost insurance plans accepted
sliding scale fee Se habla espanol (9 am 5 pm
(503 235 5333 or 888235 5333
www unitedway pdx org/famJy/pdxwomen him!) (7/04)
Monday Fnday except 15 pm Wednesday Sixth Floor.
426 SW Stark St 503 9883700 ) (7/03)
SAFE (S top Abuse fo r Everyone) provides
Metro: Mental Health
Willamette Valley: Health
W omenepace provides a 24 hour hot Ime and shelter
for women, men and children who have been abused
physically, sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking
available Plays host to a lesbian and tx women s sup
port group (Cnsis 800 281 2800 Business
541 485 8232) (7/03)
M eaningful Journeys is a support/therapy group for
trans women looking lor connection and community
Facilitated by Beth Richman. LCSW (503 754 6145
belhnchmanlcswffword oberhn edu) (7/03)
Support group lor gay men led by experienced
gay therapist Wilkam Douglas. M A Peaceful, rustic
setting (503 292 1069 liamdougffaol com) (7/0 3 )
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while
bwidmg bridges and promobng understanding with the
greater public Honors and strives for diversity In its
members, music and aucfcences (503 233-9554
bndgesvocalensembleffyahoo com.
corrxnunttyoregonkvecom/cc/bndges)O704)
Film Fatales « for saigle lesbians older than 30 who
enjoy watching movies M eets fourth Saturday o f every
month <360-694-4 163.) (7/0 4 )
Gay M en's Draw ing Group seeks those who like
to draw or model Meets every second and fourth
Thursday of the month (PhAp 503-287■ 7447.) (7/03)
Portland Gey Men's Chorus is open to singers, support
members and volunteers Seeking an rxkwJual to f ! the role
of Muse Lbranan. (503 2262588 www pdxgmc org ) (7/03)
Portland Lesbian C hoir is a nonaudKioned commu
nity choir that welcomes singers, supportive members
and volunteers (portlandlesbiancholrffhotniail com.
www plchotr org.) (7/04)
Real Connection is a social gathering fo r gay men
who are artists, w riters or musicians or vdio pursue
some creative activity M onthly potiucks on the second
Friday. (Cad 503 264 297D O ¡03)
Lulu s Pervy Pieyhouae is a social group for self
identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month
(5032313992 kÁAstffexcrfecom.
www sptrelech com/-awntie/kÀj htm.) (7/04)
Men's Film Talk meets regularly to tkscuss films.
(hlmtalkffaracnet com.) (7/03)
Mom2Mom « an alcohol-free social group lo r farrokes
(including dads) Have fun and make connections and
fnendshps with other greet farrokes1 (Flora
503 284-0216 or Jaquefme 503 2820565 ) (7/03)
Northwest Gender Alliance « a social and support
organizabon for cross-dressers and transsexuals. Monthly
open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OB
97208 503-6462802. wwwnwgwpdx.org 7(7/037
O regon M en E njoying N etunsm is a soak organiza
tion r wtvch gay mete natunsts/nudBts may enpy the cama
raderie of ikem nded gay men n a safe, wholesome envi
ronment Potlutk social third Sunday of every month (omen-
pdxffyahoocom www geoertes com//omenpdx/ ) (7/03)
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
Portland Women's C risis Line operates a 24 hour
resources for sexual m inonties who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO
Box 951. Tualatin. OB 97062 www sale4all org)
(7/0 4 )
essary (6.45930 pm second Thursday pknrong meet-
rig 503-617-1969 toe_k_cunrongham Aric com J(7/04)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene S A A is a 12 step felwvshp for those who are suf
fenng from addetrre sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is
not an issue (541 342 5582 www eugenesaa com .7(7/03)
pofyamory interest group. Meetings are every First
Monday (730 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE
12th Ave Laury 503 285-4848 ) (7/03)
Cascade F lyer* are gay. lesbian and tx aviators, both
private and professional m Washington. Oregon and
southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings m Portland
area (503-701 7922 casHyersffyahoo com
wwwgeocities.com/casltyers) (7/0 4 )
COQSURE is a social group for people who were
bom or raised female but who don't identify as totally
female. This includes people bom female or mtersexed
and who are unsure of their gender or who are consid
ering changing identity, guys v4io are exploring possibik-
ties for m ner/outer gender, those who are not transi
tioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as
well as guys who are transitioning or have transitioned.
We welcome significant others and members of all sex
ual orientations. M onthly social. (503-471-1515.) (7/03)
D y k* Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday roghi and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
afternoon. Sign up on the e mail list at
www technodyke.com/dykenlght
(dykemghtpodlandffyahoo.com.) (7/04)
5 0 * le s b ia n s o c ia l g ro u p for women meets on the
third Saturday o f the month (4-7 pm 503-6423360 or
503-286-3575.K7/03)
social club for gay men who enjoy being nude Monthly
potiucks and events Guests are invited to attend two
events before decring on memberafxp. (PO Box 3152.
Portland. OB 97293-3152 organ_ofoffotgan-pdx org.
www organ-pdx org) (7/03)
A gay Pinochle Group invites others to play cards
Sundays at Hobo's (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave Mike
503 203-8426 XT703)
Portland Bisexual Alliance sponsors social and
political events for tx and tx-friendly people and organ
izes the Portland Bi Day rally (503-775-9717
pbaffbrport1and.org www.bipot1land.org.) (7/03)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and dncussion
ryoup for tx and questioning women Women of any age.
race, atxkty or cultural ongn are encouraged to attend.
Topic Accession meetings second and fourth Friday of
every month (portiandbrwomenffcomcaet.net )(T704)
Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit
organization deckcated to fostering a positive community
for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuak-
ties in general and S /M /leether/fetish n particular
(503 727-3148 www pdxteaLheraMance.org) (7/03)
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
for pottuck and socializing. M eet men mto a leather
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings No
dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, fust
leather socialization for the past 20 years
(3608969665 ptmffdirecway.com.) (7/04)
Portland M etro Primo Tim or* 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. OB 97228 503 2864613
or 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimersffyahoo com
www geoatmscom/pdxphmehmers 7 (7/04)
Portland S tate U niversity Queers and A llies
offers educational and social programming and support
and referral services for people of s* orientations
Tackles issues pertinent to the queer community on
campus and beyond. Non-PSU students also welcome
to attend activities and meetings (441A Smith
Memorial Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OB
97201. 503-7265681 queermdaÊmêmaipdx edu
www queersandakies pdx edu 7(7/03)
Ross City Discussion Club, the largest open pensexu-
al/altematrre sexuality dub n the Northwest, is open to a l
orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and
consensual Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter
(503972 1869 rcdcffteleport com www itdborp.7 (7/04)
Togothor Works, a confidential group for lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and fnends. meets for socials and (is-
eussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second
and fourth Mondays (7:30 pm May-September. 7 pm
October-Aprtl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St ,
McMmnvAe. Don 503434-6266 ) (7/03)
FHands is a weekly support and dracussion group for
African American gay and bi men. (5-7 pm Wednesday
Brian 503-287-8651 7(7/03)
Urban Upstarts is an actrvrty and social club for pro
fessional gay men between their late 20s and earty 40s
Portland has more to offer than dubs, and we can prove
». (PO Box 2372. Portland. OB 97217 503-2861414
The Roee City Gey Freedom Band provides an artiste
outlet to a t GLBT people and support)ve friends of varying
muscaf skrl levels Performs a variety of styles from classi
cal to contemporary in annual and special event concerts.
(503790-2170. obOrcg/borg. www.icgfb.org) (7/04)
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potfuck
on the second Saturday of each month. E-mail newsiet
ter is free on request iHatapsffaol com 7(7/04)
Im perial Sovereign Roee Court o l Oregon «
3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Are ) (7703)
Metro: General
the oldest gay. lesbian, tx and trans social/fund raising
organization In the stale of Oregon. Meetings are the
first tw o Mondays of each month
(wwwpoisonwaters.com or www rosecourt org ) (7/03)
What Am I Doing Horn is a social group for les
brans ages 40 to 55. (pennyfUffthefreesite com.
www whatamidoinghere no-frits net. ) (7/04)
Jew ish Gay M en's Group— ca ll for meeting time
Womsn on Whs sis (WOW) is a motorcycle dub for al
and place (503 2 4 6 5939 ehatmlevrffaoicomXVOi)
women who ike to ride We meet monthly at Jubrtz. spon
sor ndng cknics and take day fops (5 pm second Sunday
Leather Night and Rod Hanky Social is the first
and third Fnday o f each month at Gad's D irty Duck
10310 N Vancouver Way. jenotwhffaoLcom)O/04)
(9 pm-mrdnrght 439 NW Thtrd Axe 503-224-8446
pdxsaltydgffaol.com ) (7/04)
Womsn Who Cook and Rodpo Exchange holds
a pottuck the first Saturday o f every month for women
who love to cook. eat. meet new friends and share
great food (503-3569552 /vrffpceicom J (7/04)
Asian A P acific Islander Leebians and Gaya is
a nonprofit community voice for gay. lesbian and bi
Asian and Pacific Islanders A ctivities include potiucks.
recreational outings and cultural events Fnendy envi
ronment to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box
12661. Portland. OB 97232 aplgjxtxffyaboocom )
(7/0 4 )
B a d G M a • a s o d ri and educational leather and
B /D /S /M dub lo r self identified women with an empha
sis on safety and education Workshops. dacussnns
events and parties Women o f a l orientations and prefer
encet can connect and ask questions during the Kinky
W o m an 's W elc e talw g M u n ch at 7 pm every second
Tuesday (503-972-2233 wwwpdxbedgtis net ) (7/04)
■Met Oregea la a statevnde organization that encour
ages networking within (he bnexual community as m l aa
among others In the sexual nmnonbes community. We play
boat to numerous social events, monthly munches and an
a n a l gathem g (503-6221178. www.hrietor o rg ) (7/03)
B te eiaa i Canwaealty Fem es « an age- and gender
ndusw e aooai. support and education network
A ctM tne include dances, potiucks. field trips and a
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emailffurbanupstarts com or www urbanupstarts com )
(7/04)
Young Mon's Cofias Talk is every Wednesday at
A peer faefitated Lesbian Discussion A Social Group
lor woman of any age meets first and thxd Wednesdays to
talk about changng topes (6309pm 900 fM Sixth A ie
0253 503-227-0605 ngnonleaboeffyeiioo.com ) (7/03)
Lesbian Netum Bet N etw ork form stg for women
senousfy interested m the natural history o f birds, plants
and animals to go out bkrtng. botanizing, tracking, etc.
and to explore the mearong of what we see (Beth
503-220 7919) (7/0 4 )
Lesbian* Enjoying filature end Scienee (LENS)
b a fonJoving group o f women who enjoy exploring a l
aspects of the environment ActMbes include bird wutch-
ng. nature woks, archaeology, camping, kayaking star
gazng and an orxaawnal 'lecture ' No etoanence nec
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesban out
doors group, organizes a variety of activities and social
events n d u d n g hiking, skxng, mountain txkwig, camping
and rafting (PO Box 2201. Portland. OB 97208-2201
5034525680. www adventuregnxp org 7(7/03)
The A mason Dragons is a lesbian focused competi
tive dragon boat raang dub Recruitng new members m
2003 W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun
(Edeen 503 7624742 www mnaiondmgona.org) (7/03)
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women Participants are responsriie for providing the»
own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for
the» skit and fitness level AH skill levels welcome.
(830am-noon 503735-9058 or 503282-7210.
rayscottvwaffyahoocom) (7/0 4 )
(Tam 503659-2782. nccl 12Iffhotmatcom.
www geocitnes com/nccl 127/brestpdx.) (7/03)
Central Oregon: Social
The Gay Woman's GoH Group welcomes all levels
o f players, (www iurfgriz.com . 7 (7/03)
The Lesbian Netw ork of C entral O regon wel
comes all lesbian, bi and trans women fo r m onthly activ
ities. including potiucks. dances and drumming c»cles.
The Lesbian Equastrian Group gets together for
equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise
503-654 3865. Lynn 503777-2339 kelravffrdrop.com.)
(7/04)
The Lesbian Gordon Club is a group of women who
love gardens and gardening They exchange plants,
seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good
time Call or e-mat for a copy of the newsletter and
Information about upcoming events. (Kathe
(541-3178457.)
Social group for gay and bi man in central Oregon
M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holriey parties.
(541-312-888 1.7 (7/03)
Lesblgay G orge meets m onthly at United Church of
Chnst m The D ales V isitors welcome. (730-8.30 pm
second Monday I I I E Fifth St 541-298-3879 or
541-506-2951. lesbigaygorgeffcharler net.) (7/04)
503909-2002 lgcoregonffaol.com.) (7704)
O ut Dancing teaches dancing fo r same-sex couples
at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes fo r different dance
styles start the first Friday of each month. Also a
monthly dance social. (5032365129.
out_dancmgffyahoo com) (7/04)
The Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcomes gay and
lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to cruise the
W illam ette River, Columbia River and Multnomah
Channel. Promotes good fellowship and safe boating
(5033468523. pcyclubffearthlink net.) (7/04)
The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
Association is m its 26th season' M eets Sundays at
Hollywood Lanes Drop-»is welcome anytime. (3 30 pm
4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Box 80002.
Portland. OB 97208-1002 5037220438
bowlpdxffaol.com. w w w pdxbowlcom 7(7/04)
W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay.
lesbian, tx and trans people of ak abilities and interests.
(503819-4626 www portlandfrontrunners org) (7/03)
Portland Upstream is a swim teem for the gay and les
bian community that offers coached workouts for a l s k i
levels Come swim reth the Pups and improve your health
and techniques Practices are noon Sundays at Columbia
Pool. (7701 N Chatauqua BM swxnpdxffyahoo.com
www geoatres com/swtrnpdx.) (7/04)
Potter'» House M inistries offers dancing every
third Saturday o f the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd
A re 5037755024X7/03)
Rosa C ity Softball Association is an adult softbel
Southern Oregon: Social
AbtAH-EMe Lambda Community Canter plays host to
social events and groups. C al for schedile. (717 Siskiyou
BM . Ashland. Mating address: PO Box 927, Ashland OB
97520. 541-4886990 www abdeSs org) 0/03)
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
The OUT door Group is a friend^, nduswe bunch of
Eugene people who go Wang, hiking, skatng. mushroom
hunting, skxng. hot springing and just about any other activity
you can dream up. Occasional weekend camping (Km
541484-2147. klmsffefnotg www ouldcx 3 rgro 143 .org) (7/03)
Frontrunner and W alkers go out every Saturday
morning m Eugene (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank
541 4849259 or Sadie 541-485-3282. XT703)
Eugene s Gay Tennis Group meets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather perm itting, at Roosevelt Middle
School tenros courts. (Noon. E 24th Ave. and Amazon
Pkwy kfranken8ffyahoo.com.)(7/04)
Willamette Valley: Social
The Capitol Forum is a sexual m inority social service
organization serving the nud W illam ette Valley.
(503393-0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OB 97306-0663
www s alemcf.org.) (7 /3 )
league for the gay. lesbian and tx community and fnends
»i the Portland m etropolitan area O ffers an open dwi-
sion and a women's division and >s affiliated with the
North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alkance
(5035524769 wwwportlandgaysoftbat.com.) (7/0 3 )
Confluencei The W illam ette Valley M ixed
GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian
Rosatow n Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian
The Eugene Lesbian/G ay/B isexual 2 0 s /3 0 *
Social C lub enjoys a weekly game night and brunch
every Sunday at Brail's. (Brian 5 4 1 4863437.) (7/03)
square dance dub. dances at mainstream and plus lev
els (P 0 Sox 5 352. Portland. OB 972265352
wwwroeetownfamblers.com.) (7/03)
Rounds About Portland offers social dancing dess
es. nckxkng cued waltz and two-step m rounds
Lesbian, gay. straight singles and couples welcome
Uroversakst Congregation of Salem. (4-6 30 pm 5090
Center St NE 503364-2370. conHuenceffaol.com.
www conHuencechorus org. 7(7/04)
WP
Eugene's Gay M ovie Night group gets together to
view and discuss GLBT film s. (7 pm Thursdays
kfrankendffyahoocom.) (7/0 4 )
(Patty 503234-7868. Bob 503231-5135.
pa4tyfrench570hotmaA com) 0104)
The Lu blsn Connection (T L O meets once a month
for potiucks and other various fun activities n Eugene A l
women welcome. (Bormm 5419832793 )0703)
Ski O ut is a group of Port land-area gay men. lesbians
and supportive fnends w tio meet for downhd ski and
snowboard trips to M ount Hood every other weekend
(www sknut.org 7 (7/0 3 )
bafiroom dance lessons
Team Ta a a ia meets Sundays at University of
Portland A l levels o f play welcome First time ie free
potiucks and discussion o f books touchog on the
gsy/teebian/b experience. (Cary 5033636036.
marionberrysalonffaol.com.) (7/04)
Lesbian Dance Club o f Eugene teaches ongomg
(suselyndffyahoo com ) (7/04)
M arion berry Salon meets monthly »1 Salem for