novembei 21.2003
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social
group for seff-identifyng women who are
n to S /M Play parties are held on the
second Saturday of the month.
(503231 3992 Mukst&encite com
www spretech com/-awntie/hlu htm )
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
B radley Angle House provides emergency shelter
for woman identified dom estic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women Also
provides individual support and advocacy for queer
youth of all genders who have experienced emotional,
physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe
(Kamron kamrongffbradleyangle org J (7/0 4 )
Clackamas Woman's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and bans friendly Wheelchair
accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted
(Office 503 7222366 Cnsts Une 503 654 2288 1(7/04)
Portland Women's C risis Line operates a 24 hour
cnsis intervention hotline for survivors of domestic and
sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals
for shelter, counseling, support groups and community
education Foreign language translation available
(503 235 5333 or 888 235 5333 www unitedway
pdn org/famity/pdxwomen htm l) (7/04)
Metro: Recovery
Extended Fam ily hosts queer friendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at M etropolitan Community
Church of Portland (5 30 pm Monday Saturday
2400 NE Broadway H I704)
Lunch Bunch hosts queer fnendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at M etropolitan Community
Church of Portland (Noon daily, I pm Sunday
2400 NE Broadway H I 104)
Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12 step meet
ings and monthly clean and sober activities for the
queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St
503 238 6091) (7/04)
Rainbow Recovery is a queer focused Alcoholics
Anonymous group for those seeking to recover from the
effects of a friend or family member Meets Thursdays at
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (6 pm
2400 NE Broadway) (7/04)
Sax A ddicts Anonymous is a 12 step program for
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any
gender and sexual onentation is welcome
(503 452 5961 www portlandsaa org ) (7/04)
SAFE (S top Abuse fo r Everyone) provides
resources for sexual minonties who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO
Bon 951, Tualatin, OB 97062 www sale4all org) (7/04)
Metro: Health
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teachers
from various traditions and studios helps sexual mmonty
and HIV positive people find yoga classes that are specifi
cafy welcoming and/or address the special needs of
people living with HIV (www gayyogaportland com
bartffstonewallschool org) (7/04)
P ortland GLBT S upport Group helps people
dealing with mental health issues such as depression,
anxiety and post traum atic stress disorder Lightly
structured activities, group chats and e mail offer a
safe environment (Jerry 503-666 8059
portlandglblsupportffyahoogroups com 7 (7/04)
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
B ridge* Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while
building bridges and prom oting understanding w ith the
greater public Honors and strives for diversity in its
members, music and audiences (503 2339554
bndgesvocalensembleffyahoo com
commumtyoregonkve com/'cc>'bndgea 7 (7/04)
Wednesday Smth Floor, 426 SW Stark St
503 988 3700 H7704)
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
women and children who have been abused physically,
sexually or emotionally, a 24-hour hot line, and a drop in
advocacy center for any victim of domestic violence
Spanish speaking available Hosts to a lesbian and bi
women s support group (Cnsis 800 281 2800
Business 541 485 8232) (7/04)
Metro: General
Asian i P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays <s
a nonprofit community voice fo r gay lessen and b Asian
and Pacific Islanders Activities include potkicks. recre
ational outings and cultural events Fnendy environment
to meet and connect with other API (PO Bon 12661,
Portland. OB 97232 tppfqjx/brffyahoo com 7(7/04)
Bad G iria « a social and educational leather and
B /D /S /M dub for self rtentihed women with an empha
sis on safety and education W orkshops dwcusamns
events and parhes Women o f id orientations and prefer
ences can connect and aak questions during the Kinky
Woman's Welco m ing M unch at 7 pm every second
Tuesday (503-972-2233 www prtnbadgnls net) (7/04)
Ca*cads Ffyars are gay. lesban and b avetnrs both pn-
vale and professional nWaafengton Oegon and soMhem
Bmuti Cdumha Dinner mee tn q i» Portland area
(503701 7922 caaHyenOyartoo com
m»w gaopdes com /casters 7(7/0«)
(7/04)
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay
and Nakad) is a social dub for gay
men who en|oy being nude Monthly
potlucks and events. Guests are invited
to attend two events before deciding on
membership (PO Bon 3152, Portland,
OB 972933152
organ_nfofforganpdn org.
www organ-pdn org) (7/04)
A gay Pinochle Group invites others
to play cards Sundays at Hobo's.
Portland Leather Man meet every
second Saturday for potluck and social«
mg Meet men nto a leather lifestyle and
keep abreast of leather happenings No
Raina
dues, no formal organization, no officers
or board, just leather socialization for the
past 20 years (360-8966665 plmffdirecwaycom.)
(7/04)
Im ig talks about to r inks and w atercolors Nov. 26 at Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Portland M etro Prim e Tim er* is a social group for
mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos
es (POBon 5884. Portland. OB 97228 503 286-4613
or 360254 1718. pdxpnmetimers&yahoo com
www geocities cornspdxpnmettmers > (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugena SAA is a 12 step fellow ship for those who
are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
orientation is not an issue (541 342 5582
www eugenesaa com ) (7/0 4 )
COQSURE is a social group for people who were
assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise
(female-to-male. genderqueer, drag kmg. e tc ) First
Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of
any configuration. (503471-1515
groups yahoo.com/groop/coqsure.) (7/04)
D yk* N ight P ortland takes over a bar every other
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
afternoon. Sign up on the e-matl list at
www. technodyke com/dykemght.
(dykenightportlandffyahoo com 7 (7/04)
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potkick
on the second Saturday of each month E-mail newslet
ter is free on request (Hatapsffaol com) (7/04)
The Rose City Gay Freedom Band provides an artiste
outlet to a* GLBT people and supportive fnends of varying
musical sLd levels Performs a variety of styles from classi
cal to contemporary n annual and special event concerts.
(503-7902170 nfoffrcq/b org. www rtglb.org) (7/04)
(PO Bon 4928. Portland. OR 97208
503-6462802. www nwgwpdnorg)
support and discussion group for bi and
questioning women Women of any
age. race ability or cultural origin are
encouraged to attend Topic discussion
meetings second and fourth Fnday of
every month (portlandbiwomenff
Comcast net H 7/04)
Portland Gay Men's C horus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers (503 226 2588
www pdxgmc org.) (7/04)
who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue
some creative activity. M onthly potkicks on the second
Friday (Cad 503 284 2971) (7/04)
social and support organization for
cross dressers and transsexuals
Monthly open meetings and socials.
The M ultnom ah County Health Departm ent
STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual
ly transm itted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and
B vaccinations By appointment or walk in M ost insur
ance plans accepted, sliding scale fee Se habla
espanol (9 am 5 pm Monday Fnday encept I 5 pm
50« lesbian social group for women meets on the
third Saturday of the month (4 7 pm 5036423360 or
Real C onnection is a sooal gathering for gay men
N orthw est Gender A lliance is a
Portland Bisexual Woman is a
Film Fatale* is for single lesbians older than 30 who
ernoy watching movies M eets fourth Saturday of every
month (360 69*4163 ) ( 7/04)
Portland Lesbian C hoir is a nonaurftioned com mu
mty choir that welcomes singers, supportive members
and volunteers (porttandlesbiancholrffbotmail com
www pichotr org. ) (7/04)
5032811684X7/04)
Metro: Sexual
YWCA o f G raatar P ortland Counseling C anter
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environment Also offers a Sexual M inonties Women
Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma
Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (I H I SW
10th Ave 503 294 7 4 4 0 ) (7/0 4 )
Men Over 40 >s a small social group
that meets alternate Thursday
evenings. (503-246-5795 or
(6 pm 120 NW Third Ave M,ke
503-203 8426 )0704)
Willamette Valley: Health
Metro: Mental Health
(7/04)
503-286-3575)17/04)
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt of Oregon is the
oldest gay. lesbian, b and trans sociat/fund raising organ-
ration m the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two
Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt org.) (7/04)
Jew ish Gay Men's G roup call lor meeting time
and place (503246-5939 eframnleviffaol com.) (7/04)
Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social is the first
and thud Fnday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck
(9 pm-mdmght 439 NW Third Ave 503 224 8446
pdnsattydgffraol com) (7/04)
A peer facilitated Lesbian Discussion l Social
Group for women of any age meets first and third
Wednesdays to tab about changmg topes (630-8 pm
900 NW Suth Ave 4253 5032270605
nghtontesbosOyaboo com.) (7/04)
The Lesbian 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 C a l or e mail for a copy o f the newsletter and
inform ation about upcoming events (Kathe
5039092002 Igcortgcnffad com) (7/04)
Lesbian N a tu ra list N etw ork forming lor women
seriously interested m the natural history of turds plants
and animals to go out bedxig botanizing tracking e(c
and to explore the meaning of what we see (Beth
503 2267919 >(7/04)
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) *
a fun loving group of women who enjoy expionng al
aspects of the environment Activities include b rd watch
n g nature walks, archaeokigv camping kayekxig star
gem g and an orcasxinai ’ lechxe ' No experience nece*
sary (6 458 X pm second Thursday plannng meehng
503617-1969 kn X on vitfm iO uh c comHT/04)
Portland State U niversity Queers and A llies
offers educational and social programming to queer and
nonqueer community on campus and beyond Also
helps with support and referral services for people of all
orientations Non PSU students are welcome to attend
activities and meetings (441A Smith Memonal Center.
1825 SW Broadway 503 725 5681
queersandalliesQmailpd* edu
www queersandaktes pdn edu 7 (7/04)
Rosa C ity D iscussion C lub the largest open pan
sexual/attemative sexuality dub in the Northwest, is
open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, work
shops and newsletter. (503-972 1869
rcdcffteleport com www redc org) (7/04)
Urban Upstarts is an activity and social club for profes
sional gay men between their late 20s and early 40s
Portland has more to offer than clubs, and we can prove it
(PO Bon 2372. Portland. OB 97217 503 285-1414
emakffurbanupstartscom www urbanupstaris com)
(7/04)
What Am I Doing Hara is a social qroup for les
bans ages 40 to 55 (pennypllffthefreesite.com.
www whatamidoinghere no frills net) (7/04)
Woman on Whaals (WOW) s a motorcycle dub for a*
women who like to nde We meet monthly at Jubtz, spon
8or riding dmics and take day trips (5 pm second Sunday
10310 N Vancouver Way lenorwhffaol com.) (7/04)
Woman Who Cook and Raclpa Exchanga holds
a potluck the first Saturday of every month for women
who love to cook, eat meet new fnends and share
great food (503 356 9552 ¡vrffpeez com H I¡04)
A b d ill-E llis Lambda Com m unity C anter plays
host to social events and groups Call fo r schedule.
The P acific Coast Yacht C lub welcomes gay and
leshian sailboat and powerboat owners to cruise the
W illamette River, Colum ba River and Multnomah
Channel Promotes good fellowship and safe boating
(503-345-8523. pcyckibffearthhnk net 7(7/04)
Gay Man's M ovie N ight is every second Fnday at
The Portland Gay and Lasbian Bonding
A ssociation is in its 26th season1 M eets Sundays at
Hollywood Lanes Drop-ins welcome anytime (330 pm
4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Bon 80002.
Portland. OB 972081002 5037220438
bowtpdnffaol com www pdnbowl com 1(7/04)
W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner, P ortland F rontrunners welcome gay,
lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities Bnd inter
ests (503-919-4626 www portlandfrontrunners org.)
(7/0 4 )
Portland Upstrvam is a swim team for the gay and les
ban community that offers coached workouts for all skill
levels Come swim with the Pups and improve your health
and techniques Practices are noon Sundays at Columba
Pool (7701 N Chatauqua BM swimpdnffvahoo com
wmw geocibes com/swimpdx ) (7/04)
The Rosa C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult
softball league for the gay. lesban. b and trans commu
nity We offer an open division (co-ed) and a women s
division We are affiliated with the North American Gay
Adventure Group Portland s gay and lesban out
doors group, organizes a variety of activities year round,
«eluding hiking, walking, museum and garden tours,
cross-country and downhill skimg. rafting and mountain
bkmg (POBon 2201 Portland. OB97208-2201
503 452 5680 www adventuregroup org ) (7/04)
square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev
els (PO Bon 5352 Portland. OB 97228 5352
www rosetownramblers com.) (7/04)
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RoundsAbout P ortland offers social dancing class
es. including cued waltz and two step m rounds.
Singles and couples welcome (Patty 503 234-7868.
Bob 503 231-5135 pattyfrenchS Tffholmail com)
T*am Tannis meets Sundays at University of
Portland All levels of play welcome First time is free.
(8 30 am-noon 503 735 9058 or 5 03 282 7210
rayscottvwaffyahoo com) (7/04)
Central Oregon: Social
FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures
for women Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate
tor the* skill and fitness level All ski* levels welcome.
(Dawn and Tam 503659 2782 nccl 127ffbotmakcom.
www geocitites com/noc 1127/brestpdn ) (7/04)
Social group lor gay and b i man m central Oregon
M onthly dinners annual barbecue and holiday parties
(541-312 8881 7(7/04)
503654 3865 Lynn 503777 2339 ketnwffrdrop com )
(7/04)
the Douglas County HIV Resource Center m Roseburg.
(630 pm dessert potluck. 7 pm movie 832 Highland St
541 440-2761) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Physical
Recreation
The O U Tdoor G roup is a friendly, inclusive
bunch o f Eugene people who go biking, hiking, ska t
ing. m ushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and ju st
about any o th er a ctivity you can dream up
O ccasional weekend camping (Kim 541-484-2147
kimsffefn org www outdoorgroup o rg ) (7 /0 4 )
F rontrunnar and W alkar* is an LGBT fitness and
social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday mom
Ing (9 am 15th and Agate Davis 541-345-1481 or
Sadie 541 683 2692 ) (7/04)
Eugene s Gay Tennis Group meets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather perm itting, at Roosevelt M idde
School tennis courts (Noon E 24th Ave and Amazon
Pkwy kfranken8ffyahoo com) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Social
The C apitol Forum is a gay' lesbian nonprofit social
service organization serving the mid-W illamette Valley
(503363 0006 PO Bon 663 Salem. OB 973080663
www salemcf org.) (7/04)
Confluence) The W illam ette V alley Mixed
GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays al Unitarian
Umversalist Congregation of Salem (4-630 pm 5090
Center St NE^503 364 2370 conlluenceffaol com
www confbencechoms org) (7/04)
Eugene s Gay M ovie N ight group gets together to
view and discuss GLBT films. (7 pm Thursdays
kfrankenSffyahoo com 7(7/04)
The La«bian N etw ork o f C entral Oregon wel
comes alI lesban. b and trans women for monthly activ
ities including potkicks. dances and drumming circles
The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together tor
equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest (Darns«
www abdeHis org 7 (7/04)
www portlandgaysoftball com www nagaa org) (7/04)
R oM tow n Ram bler* Portland's gay and lesban
The Amaron Dragon* is a lesban focused competi
tive (tagon boat racxig dub R ecnxtrg new members xi
2004 Work hard meet new people and have fun
(Ffeen 5037624742 wwwamazondragons org.) (7/04)
The Gay Woman's GoH Croup welcomes all levels
of players iwww turfgali com 7(7/04)
(717 Siskiyou BKd. Ashland Making address FK) Bon
927. Ashland. OB 97520. 5 41488 6990
Amateur Athletic Alliance (503 552-4769
(7/04)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Southern Oregon: Social
at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for different dance
styles start the first Fnday of each month. Also a
monthly dance social. (503236-5129
outdancmgffyahoo com) (7/04)
(541-3178457 ) (1/04)
Eastern Oregon: Social
L e e b ig a y G o rg e m eets the second Monday of
every m onth at U nited Church of C hnst In The
Dalles V isito rs to the area welcom e (7 30 8 30 pm
I I I E Fifth St 541 296 3879 or 541 506 2951
lesbiqaygorgeffcharter n e t) (7 /0 4 )
Lavender Womyn is a warm and fnendy lesban
group xi Salem for support, fun and friendship Game
nights, bowling barbecues, bunco, camping. Hag foot
ball. etc. (Kim 503581 5102.
www lavendeiwomyn com.) (7/04)
Lesbian Dance C lub o f Eugene reaches ongoing
ballroom dance lessons, (susetyndffyahoo com.)
(7/0 4 )
Lesbian Sewing C ircle meets xi the Corvallis area
to eat. chat and work on projects of all kinds (Diane
541-5132754) (7/0 4 )
M a rio n b e rry S alon m eets m onthly m Salem fo r
potkicks and discussion of books touching on the
g a y /le s b a n /b experience. (C ary 5 03-363 6036
marionberry sabnffaol com ) (7 /0 4 )
The Rainbow Kannel C hib offers a chance to get
together with other gay men and lesbens and thee
dogs m Eugene (Bonn« 5 4 1 8 8 3 2 7 9 3 ) (7/04)