3 0 J u s t o u t » d e c e m b e r 5. 2 0 0 3
division W e are affiliated with the North Am erican G ay
Am ateur Athletic ABtonce (503-552-4769.
www pcxtlandgaysoftballcom www nagaa org.) (7/04)
R o s e t o w n R a m b le r s Portland s gay and lesbian
square dance dub. dances al m ainstream and pfos
Metro: Recovery
HEALTH
RoundsAbout Portland offers social dancing cla sse s
E x te n d e d F a m ily h o sts queer fnendly A lcoholics
A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity
Metro: Anti-violence
B ra d le y A n g le H o u se xovides em ergent, shelter for
woman identified domestic violence survivors and a support
group for women battered by women. A lso provides indwid-
ual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who
have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free
confidential and safe
(7/04)
(POBox 5352, Portland. O R 97228-5352
www rosetownramblers.com.) (7/04)
levels
(Kamron kamrong@bradleyanqle org.)
C la c k a m a s W o m e n 's S e r v ic e s offers shelter sup
port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly W heelchair
inducing cued waltz and tw o-step m rounds. Sin gle s and
(530 pm Monday Saturday 2400
NE Broadway) (7/04)
couples welcom e (Patty 503-234-7868 Bob
L u n c h B u n c h ho sts q w r-friendly Alcoholics
T e a m T e n n is m eets Su n d ays at University of
C hurch of Portland
Anonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity
C hurch of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400
Portland Alt levels o f play w elcom e Fust time is free
NE
(8-30am -noon. 503-735-9058 o r 503-282-7210.
rayscottvwa@yahoocom.) (7/04)
Broadway) (7/04)
L iv e a n d L e t L iv e C lu b h o sts daily 12-step m eet
ings and m onthly clean-and sober activities for the
queer recovery com m unity
(2940A SE Belmont St
watching, nature walks, archaeology, cam ping, kayaking
star gazing end an occasional "lecture." N o experience
Central Oregon: Social
(645-830 pm second Thursday planning
meeting. 503417-1989 lots k cunnngharn&uhc com )
503-238-6091) (7/04)
n e ce ssa ry
R a in b o w R e c o v e r y is an Al A non group with a G l BT
(7/04)
accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted
(Office 503-722 2366 Crisis Line 503-654 2288 )0/04)
503-231-5135 pattyfrerich57@hotmailcom.HV04)
The
P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C r is is L in e operates a 24 hour
som eone e lse s dnnking M e e ts weekly at Bethlehem
crisis intervention hotline for survivors of dom estic and
Lutheran C hurch
sexual violence and provides information and referrals for
(6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave )
(7/04)
tion Foreign language translation available (5032355333
or 888-235-5333 www unitedwaypdx org/family/
S e x A d d ic t s A n o n y m o u s is a 12-step pro gram lo r
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Any
pdxwomen html) (7/04)
gender and sexual onentation is w elcom e
(503-452 5961 www porttandsaa org ) (7/04)
S A F E ( S t o p A b u s e fo r E v e r y o n e ) provides
resources for sexual m inonties w ho fall through the
Social group for gay and bi men
in central O regon M onthly din
Men Over 40 is a sm all social group that m eets alter
nate Thursday evenings (503-246-5795 or
503-281-1684.) (7/04 )
Metro: Sexual
M onthly open m eetings are) socials
ners, annual barbecue » id holi
day parties
(7/04)
(PO Box 4928.
S T D P r o g r a m i ffers testing and treatment for sexual
Portland. OR 97208. 503446-2802.
www nwgwpdx.org.) (7/04)
Metro: Health
ly transm itted d ise ase s. H IV testing and hepatitis A and
O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is
B vaccinations B y appointm ent or walk in M o st insur
social d u b for gay men w ho enjoy being nude M onthly
P o r tla n d G L B T Q Y o g a A llia n c e a group of teach
ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee S e habla
ers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual
espanol
are specifically w elcom ing and/or ad dre ss the special
(541-317-8457 X 7 / 0 4 )
(503-231-3992 lubkst&ercile com.
www spirelech.com/~awntm/lulu htm.) (7/04)
(9 am-5 pm Monday Fnday except I -5 pm
Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St
503-988 3700 ) (7/04)
gayyogaport
land com barvdstonewallschool org) (7/04)
needs of people living with H IV (www
Eastern Oregon:
Social
Losbigay Gorge m eets
the se co n d M onday o f every
potluck«; and events G u e sts are invited to attend two
events before deciding on m em bership
m onth at United C hurch of
C h rist in The D alle s V isito rs to
t ie area welcom e
(PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152.
organ, Jtfo@organ-pdx.org.
www.organ-pdx o rg) (7/04)
(7.34830 pm W E Fifth St
541-298-3879 or 541 -5042951.
lesbigaygorge@charter net.) (7/04)
Pinochle Group invites others to play
(6 pm. 120 NW Third
Ave Mike 503-203-8426) (7/04)
A gay
Willamette Valley: Health
Metro: Mental Health
P o r tla n d G L B T S u p p o r t G r o u p helps people deal
(541-312-8881.)
organization for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals.
The M u ltn o m a h C o u n t y H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t
minority and H IV-positive people find yoga c la sse s that
dan ce s and drutnmmg circles
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
(PO
Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 www safe4all o r g ) (7/04)
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse s a social group for se lf
identifying w om en w ho » e into S / M Play parties are
held on the second Saturday o f the month.
shelter, counseling, support groups and community educa
cracks of traditional dom estic violence services
Lesbian Network of Central Oregon
w elcom es a i lesbian, b and trans w om en
for m onthly activities, ncfodm g potlucks,
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of
cards Su n d a ys at H obo s
W o m e n s p a c e provides a confidential shelter for
w om en and children w ho have been abused physically,
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and
sexually or emotionally, a 24 hour hot line, and a drop-in
d iscu ssio n group for bi and questioning w om en
Abdill-EHts Lambda Community Center plays
Southern Oregon: Social
advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence
W om en of any age, race, ability or cultural origin are
ety and post traumatic stre ss disorder Lightly struc
Spanish speaking available H o sts to a lesbian and bi
encouraged to attend Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings se c
host to social events and groups. Can for schedule
tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi
ronment (Jerry 503 666 8059
w om en s support group
(Cnsis 800-281-2800
Business 541 485-8232 H 7/04)
ond and fourth Fnday of every month.
(717 Siskiyou Bfvd. Ashland Mailing address PO Box
927. Ashland. OR 97520 541-4884990
www abdeBis.org.) (7/04)
mg with mental health issu e s such as depression, anxi
portlandglbtsupport@yahoogroups com ) (7/04)
(podlandtiiwomen@comcast net) (7/04)
Portland Laather Man meet every second Saturday
Y W C A of G re a te r P o rtla n d C o u n se lin g C e n te r
for potluck and socializing. M eet men into a leather
Gay M an's Movie Night
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o
the D ou glas C ounty H IV R esource C enter m R ose bu rg
(6:30 pm dessert potluck. 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St
541 -440-2761.) (7/04)
groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Also offers a Sexual Minonties Women Support Group on
E u g e n e S A A s a 12 step fellowship for those who are suf
(foes, no form al organization, no officers o r board, just
leather socialization for the past 2 0 years
Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on
W ednesdays d i l l SW !0th Ave 503294 7440 )0/04)
fenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onentation is
(3604964665 pim@direcway.com.) (7/04)
not an issue
(541 3425582 www eugenesaa com ) (7/04)
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
mature gay m en and those w ho appreciate them, com
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
southern British Colum bia. D inner m eetings in Portland
(503-701-7922 casltyers&yahoocom
www geoottes com'casflyecs) (7/04)
area
C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho w ere
Bridges Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and
assign e d a female se x at birth but identify otheiw lse
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity while
(feiTiale-to-maie. genderqueer. drag king, e tc ) First
building bridges and prom oting understanding with the
Sunday m eetings are open to partners and fam ilies of
greater public H onors and strives for diversity m its
any configuration.
(503-233-9554.
bridgesvocalensemble@yahoo com
community ivegonkve com/ca'b hdges) (7/04)
m em bers, m usic and audiences.
(503-471-1515.
gixxps yahoo com/groufi'coqsure.) (7/04)
Dyka Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday mght and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
enjoy w atching m ovies M e e ts fourth Saturday of every
month (360494-4163)0/04)
w ww .technodyke.com /dykenight
Portland Gay M en's Chorus >s open to sin ge rs
support m em bers and volunteers 1503 226-2588
www pckgmc.org.) (7/04)
50-» lesbian social group for w om en m eets on the
third Saturday o f the month. (4-7 pm 503-6423360or
503-286-357 5.7(7/04)
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudttioned com m u
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society s a social
nity choir that w elcom es singers, sip p ortive m em bers
and volunteers (porrtandesbianchorr^hoinvW com
group for lesbians 3 5 and older They meet for a potluck
Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men
(dykemghtportland&yahoo com.) (7/04)
ter is free on request.
(441A Smith Memorial Center.
1825 SW Broadway 503-725-5681.
queersancMesQntail pdx edu.
www queersandakes pdx edu.) (7/04)
activities and m eetings
Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan
on the second Saturday of each month E mad new slet
(flataps@aol com.) (7/04)
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is
sexual/altematrve sexuality club in the Northw est, is
open to a# orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual. M onthly m eetings, w ork
(503-972 1869
rcdc@teleport com www rtdc org.) (7/04)
sh o p s and newsletter.
Urban Upstarts is an activity and social cfob for pro
fessional gay men between their late 2 0 s and early 4 0 s
of varying m usical skid levels Perform s a variety of
styles from classical to contem porary m annuel and
special event concerts.
www. rcglb org.) O /Q4)
(503-790-2170. nfoQrcgtb org
Metro: General
Asian ft Pacific Islander Lesbians and G ays is
a nonprofit com m unity v o c e for gay. lesbian and bi
A sian and Pacific Islanders Activities include potfocks
Whst Am I Doing Hers is a social gro i^i for les
bians age s 40 to 55. ( pennyjm@thefreesite.com.
Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first
of each m onth at G a il's Dirty Duck.
(9 pm-midnight 439 NW Third Ave 503-224 8446
pdxsaltydg@aol com ) (7/04)
A peer facilitated
Lesbian Discussion ft Social
Group for w om en of any age m eets first and third
W e dn e sdays to taflt about changing topics (6 30-8 pm.
800 NW Sixth Ave »253 503-2270605
hghtot9esbos@yahoo com > (7/04)
love gard ens and gardening They exchange plants,
12661 Portland. OR 97232 aptg_pdx@yahoocom)
se e d s advice and encouragem ent whde having a good
The
choosing outings appropriate
for their s k i and fitness level. All skill levels welcome.
(Daw n and Tam 503659-2782. ncc I )27@hotmail com
www geocitites com'ncc 1127/forestpdx ) (7/04)
Gay Women's GoH Group w elcom es all levels
of players (www.turfgirb com ) (7/04)
The
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for
(Dense
503454 3865. Lym 503-7772339 kelrav@rdrop.com.)
0/04)
social group m Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn
ing (9 a m 15th and Agate Davis 541-345 1481 or
Sadie 541-683-2692) (7/04)
E u ge n e 's
Gay Tennis Group m eets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather permitting, at Roosevelt M iddle
(Noon E 24th Ave and Amazon
Pkwy. kfmnken8@yahoo.com.) (7/04)
Sch o o l tennis courts
The
equestrian activities m the Pacific N orthw est
out_ dancmg@yahoo com) (7 /04)
The
Pacific Coast Yacht Club w elcom es gay and
www whatamdomghere no-frífs net.) (7/04)
lesbian sailboat and pow erboat ow ners to cruise the
W iam e tte River, Colum bia River » id M ultnom ah
chapter of W om en on W heels, is a m otorcycle cfob for
a l w om en w ho like lo nde W e meet m onthly at Jubitz.
sp o n so r tiding cfcmcs and take day trips (5 pm second
Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Way
www hevanet corn'chama/wow > (7/04)
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
a potluck the first Saturday of every month for w om en
w ho love to cook, eat meet new fnends and share
great food
(503356-9552 fvr@pcez.com )( 7/04)
Lesbian Garden Club -> a group of w om en w ho
recreational outings and cultural events Frie n dy envi
ronm ent to meet and connect with other A P I (PO Box
Frontrunner and Walkers is an LG B T fitness and
their own equipment and
Women of the Rivers the Port land/Vancouver
and place
and third Fnday
door group, org.) (7 /04)
women. Participants are
responsible for providing
Willamette Valley: Social
(503363-0006 POBox 663. Salem. O R 97308-0663
www satemcf org ) (7/04)
ro8ecourt.org.)
Jewish Gay M en's Group call for m eeting time
(503 246-5939 efrmmlevt@&./ com.) (7/04)
cooperative adventures for
styles start the first Friday of each m onth A lso a
m onthly dance social. (5032345129.
(7/04)
artistic outlet to all G L B T people and supportive fnends
other activity you can dream up. O ccasional w eekend
cam ping. (Km 541 484-2147 kims@efn org www.out-
The Capitol Forum a a gay/tesban nonprofit social
service organization serving the imd-Wiltamette Valtey
the oldest gay. lesbian, tx and trans social/fund raising
first two M o n d a ys of each m onth (www
(7/04)
room hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any
Forest Group outings are
Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples
organization m the state of O regon M eetings are the
Rose City Gay Freedom Band providea an
The OUTdoor Group is a friendy, inclusive bunch
o f Eugene people w ho go biking, hiking, skating, m ush
at Ankeny Street Stuck) C la sse s for different dance
som e creative activity M onthly p o tk c k s on the second
The
Physical Recreation
it
(PO Box2372. Portland. O R 972I7 503-285-1414.
enwh#urhanupstarts corn www urbanupstarts com.)
(Carl 503-284 2971.) 0/04)
Willamette Valley:
Portland has m ore to offer than clubs, and w e can prove
w ho are artists, w nters or m usicians o r w ho pursue
Friday.
Jum p for Joy!
through Jan. 4 at
Echo Theatre
Portland State University Queers and Allies
offers educational and social program m ing to queer and
nonqueer com m unrty on cam pus and beyond A lso
orientations N o n -P S U students are w elcom e to attend
afternoon S ig n up on the e-mail list at
pkhou org.) (7/04)
(POBox 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503286-4613
or 360-254-1718 pdxprimetimers&yahoo com
www.geocities com.'pdxpnmetimers >(7/04)
helps with support and referral services for people o f all
Film Fatales is for single lesbians older than 3 0 w ho
www
ing together for social, educational and cultural pu rpos
es
Don't try this at
home...instead go
see Do Jump! in
every second Friday at
Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating
(503-345-8523 pcydub@earthhnk net.) (7/04)
Portland Gay and Lasbian Bowling
Association 13 m its 26th season! M e e ts Su n d ays at
Hollyw ood Lanes Drop-m s w elcom e anytim e (330 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Maéng ad dre ss PO Box 80002.
Portland. OR 97208-1002 503 722-0438
bowlpdx@aolcom www pdxtxjwlcomj (7/04)
The
W hether yo u 're a running novice o r a se aso n e d
m arathoner Portland Frontrunner» w elcom e gay.
le sban , b and trans people of all abilities and inter
Gay Movie Night group ge ts together to
(7 pm Thursdays
kfranken8@yahoo com ) (7/04)
E u ge n e 's
view » id d isc u ss G L B T film s
Lavender Womyn is a warm and fnendly lesbian
for support, fun and friendship G am e
group m Salem
nights, bowkng, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag foot
(Km 503-581-5102
www lavenderwomyn.com.) (7/04)
be*, etc
Lesbian Danes Club of Eugene teaches ongoing
(suselynd@yahoo com.)
bairoom dance le sso n s
(7/04)
time. C a l
Metro: Physical Recreation
e sts (503-819-4626 www
(7/04)
Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out
Portland Upstream is a sw im team for the gay and
Lesbian Naturalist Network forrrxng for w om en
d oors group, organizes a variety o f activities year round,
« d u rin g hiking, walking, m useum and garden tours,
le sb a n com m unity that offers coached w orkouts for a i
s k i levels C om e sw im with the Pu ps and im prove your
events and parties W om en o f a l orientations end
seriously interested in the natural history of birds plants
croes-country and downhdl skxng. rafting and m ountain
health and techniques Practices are noon Su n d ays at
Marion berry Salon m eets m onthly « Salem for
preferences can connect and a sk questions during the
Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every
and anim als to g o out brdkig. botanizing tracking, etc
M ong
(POBox 2201 Portland OR 972042201
503-4525680 www edventuregtvup org.) (7/04)
Colum bia P o d (7701
sw>m pdx@ yahoo com
(7/04)
potfocks and d iscu ssio n of b o o k s touching on the
(7/04)
Bad G irls is a social and educational leather and
B / D / S/ M club for self-identified w om en with an em pha
sis on safety and education W o rksh o p s d iscu ssio n s,
second Tuesday
(7/04)
(5039722233. www pdxbadgrds n e t)
Cascade Flyer» are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
private and professorial. m W aatangton. O regon and
or e-mail for a copy of the new sletter and
«form ation about upcom ing events. (Kathe
5039092002 lgcoregon@aolcom )(7 / 0 4 )
and to explore the m eaning o f whet we see
(Beth
50322*7919)0/04)
Amazon Dragons « a lesban-focused com peti
portlandfrontnmners o rg)
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
G A LA Chorus rehearses Su n d ays at Um tanan
Universellst C ongregation of Salem (4-630 pm 5090
Center St. NE 503-364-2370. confkience@aol com.
www confkjencechonjs org.) (7 /04)
N Chetauqua B M
wwwgeocitms com/swtmpdx )
Rose City SoftbaN Association ts an addt
comma
Lesbian Sew ing Circle m eets m the C orvalks area
to eat. chat and w ork on projects of a i kinds (D a n e
541513-2754) (7/04)
(Cery 503 3634036
manonberrysalon@aol com) (7/04)
gay/tesban/b experience
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS)
tive dragon boat racing cfob. R ecnxhng new m em bers in
The
• a ftai-lovmg group of women who enjoy expiomg al
aspects of the enwonment ActMhes «dude bird
2004 W ork hard, meet new people and have fun
softb a l league for the gay. lesbian, b and trans
together with other gay men and tesb a n s and thee
(Eieen 5 03- 7624742 wwwamn ondtagens o rg >(7/04)
rxty W e offer an open drnw on (c o e d ) and a w om en's
d o gs « E u g e n e
The Rainbow Kennel Club offers a chance to get
(Bonne 541483-2793)(7/04)