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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 23, 2004)
23.2004 32 outreach HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency 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 expenenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron kamrong9bradleyangle org ) (7/04) C la c k a m a s W om an's S e rv ic e s offers shelter sup port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans fnendfy Wheelchair accessible TTD, relay calls and collect c a ls accepted (Office 503 7222366 Crisis Une 503654 2288)0/04) Portland Women's C risis Line operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hotkne for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and provides information and referrals for shelter, counsekng. support groups and community educa tion Foreign language translation avaiable (503-2355333 or 888-235-5333 m w urrtedway pdxorg/famky/ pdxwomen html) (7 /04) Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholic» Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 7 (7/04) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendfy Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway) (7/04) Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step meet mgs and monthly clean and-sober activities for the queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St 503 238-6091 7 (7/04) R a in b o w R e c o v e ry is an Al-Anon group with a queer focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of someone else's drinking M eets weekly at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, (6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th A ve) (7/04) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome (503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) (7/04) Box951. Tualatin. Off 97062 www safe4all org) O KA) Metro: Health Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach ers from various tracktions and studws. helps sexual m ronty and HIV posrtrve people find yoga classes that are specificaly welcoming and/or expenenced m address mg their special needs (www gayyogaportland com bart9stonewakchoolorg 7(7/04) Portland G LBT Support Croup helps people deal mg with mental health issu es such as depression, anxi ety and post traumatic stre ss disorder Lightly struc tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi ronment (Jerry 503666-8059. portlandglbtsupportQyahoogroups com ) (7/04) lOthAve 503 294-7440)0/04) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Bridget Vocei Eniim b l# seeks to empower and inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while building bridges and promoting understanding with the greater public Honors and strives for diversity in its members, music and audiences (503233-9554 bndgesvocalensemble&yaboo com rxmmixvtyoregonkre.com/cc/bridges.) (7/04) Film FatelM w for single lesbians older than 30 who enjoy watching m ovies M eets fourth Saturday of every month. (360-694 4163 )1 7/04) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc.org.) (7/04) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaurttioned commu mty choir that welcom es singers, supportive members and volunteers, (porttancAeabianchoir9hotmail. com www.plchoir. org.) (7/04) Root Connection is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, w riters or m usicians or who pursue some creative activity. Monthly poducks on die second Friday (Cad 503-284-2971 ) (7/04) The Rons City Gay Freedom Band provides an art« dc outlet to queers and supportive friends of varying m usi cal s k i levels Performs a variety of styles from claencal to contemporary m annual and special event concerts. (503-790-2170 infoOrcgfb org www.rcglb.org.) O/OH) Asian l PadBe Islander I, ishtsas and Gays is a nonprofit community voice te r gay. lesbaxi and bi Asian and Fteafic Wanders A ctivities include poducks. recre ational outings and cultural events Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API (PO Box <2661. Portland. Off 97232. aplgpdx9yehoo.can.) 0/04) Bad G M s is a so cn l and educational leather and B/D /S/M dub ter self identifod women with an empha sis on safety and education. W orkshops, dneusenns. events and parties. Women of s i onentabons and prefer en cet can connect and ask questions during the Klaky Tuesday (503-9722233 w v m p d x M ^ m U O /0 4 ) C a sc a d e F ly a sa are gay laeban and bi akators, both pri- ano profiysieoriflL f» vrasningrori. unsfjon ano souow n uTufin uon/m W i tanner m eew igi f i roroano ansa. (503-701 7922 cas6yers9yaboo.com www.geoatm.can/caslfyen.) (7/04) vm s Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcom e. First time « free. Luka's Perry Playhouse is a social group ter self-identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. <8:30 am-noon 5057359058 or 503-282 7210. rayscottvwa&yahoo com.) (505231-3992 UukstOexote com. www spxetech. com/'- awntte-Tulu htm) (7/04) (7/04) Men Over 40 >s a small social group that meets alternate Thursday evenings (503-246-5795.)(7104) Central Oregon: Social Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials Social group for gay and bi men m central Oregon. Monthly dinners, annual barbe cue and holiday parties. (541-312-8881 7(7/04) (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208. 503-646-2802 www nwgwpdx org.) (7/04) The Lesbian Network of Central Oregon welcomes Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization all lesbian, bi and trans women for monthly activities, Including potlucks. dances and drum ming circles. (541-317-8457.) (7/04) for gay male naturists/nudisls. Potluck social third Sunday of every month ( omenpdx0yahoo.com. ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Nakad) is a social dub The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual ly transmitted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk in Most insur ance plans accepted, slidmg scale fee Se habla espariol (9 am 5 pm Monday Friday except 1-5 pm for gay men who enjoy being nude. Monthly potlucks and events. G uests are invited to attend two events before deciding on member ship (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-9883700) (7/04) Lesbigay Gorge meets the second Monday of every month at United Church of C hrist in The Dalles. V isitors to the area welcome. (7:306:30 pm. I l l EFifth S t 541-298-3879 or 541-5062951. lesbigaygorge9charter.net.) 97293-3152. organ_mfoQorqan-pcbt org wwworgan-pdx.org) (7/04) (7/04) POX Woman Riders share a love 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 4856232.) ( 7/04) of m otorcydng. AX women, bike types and s k i levels welcome Let's all get out and ride together1 Southern Oregon: Social (vngovyxynQyahoo com. groups yahoo com/group/ pdxwomenhders) (7/04) A gay Pinochle Group invites others to play cards Sundays at Hobo's. (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503-2036426.) (7/04) AbdHI-EIHs Lambda Community Canter plays Vana O'Brien it a widow with an unlikely friend in Talking Heada from triangle productions! Portland Bisaxual Woman is a Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugena SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual onentation is not an issue (541 342 5582 www eugenesaa com) (7/04) CO Q 8URE is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to male, genderqueer. drag king, etc ). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration. (503471-1515. gnxjpsyahoo.com/group/coqsure.) (7/04) Dyka Night Portland 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/dykerw^it. (dykeoightportland&yahoocom ) (7/04) 50^ lesbian social group for women m eets on the third Saturday of the month (4 7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-286-3575 ) (7/04) Funny Ladies Taa and Poaay Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month E-mail new slet ter * free on request, (Hataps9aol com ) 0/04) Gay Meditation Group is a casual, nonrelgwus group for gay and bi men to meet, meditate together and sociable (7 30 pm Tuesdays. Dean SidweV 503-9976319.) (7/04) Imperial Sovereign Roee Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and tmns social/fund-raising organi zation In the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (www rosecourt.org) (1/04) Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time and place. (503-246-5939 efrwm leviBaof.com .) (7/04) le ather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first and third Friday of each month at Gad's Dirty Duck (9 pm-mdnight 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446 pdx8altydg0eol.com.) (7/04) Metro: General ond Thursday planning meeting Ann Richmond 505287- 7124.) (7/04) Metro: Sexual YWCA of Graatar Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Mmonties Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on W ednesdays ( l i f t SW (Patty 505234-7868. Bob 505231-5135. pattyfrenchS7 9hotma4.com.) 0/04) (7/04) Willamette Valley: Health Metro: Mental Health and couples welcome www geoates.eom//omenpdx/.) SA FE (Stop Abuse for Everyone) provides resources for sexual mmonties who fall through the cracks of traditional dom estic violence services. (PO watching, nature w alks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional 'le c tu re ' No experi ence necessary (6 4 5 8 30pm sec support and discussion group for bi and questioning women. Women of any age. race, ahkty or cultural ori gin are encouraged to attend. Topic discussion meet mgs second and fourth Fridays. (portt8ndbrwomen9comcast.net) (7 /04) Portland Laathar Man meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing Meet men into a leather Mestyle » id keep abreast of leather happenings No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 20 years. (360 896-6665 plm9dtrecway com.) 0/04) Portland Metro Prime Timer* is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos e s (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-2864613 sexual/altem ative sexuality dub in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that « e safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, work shops and newsletter. (503-972-1969. rcdc9teleport.com www red co tg ) (7/04) Boyboys w a fun, social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan fifestyle A vBriety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Friday (veggíeguysÚaolcom .) (7/04) What Am I Doing Hors is a social group for les- bans ages 40 to 55. (pennyjfMhhefreesite com www whatamidotng/here no-fnts net.) (7/04) The L aab ie a C a rd a n D e b 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-mad for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcorrxng events. (Kathe Woman Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds a potluck the first Saturday of every month for women who love to cook. eat. meet new friends and share great food. (5053569552. /vr9pcu com > (7/04) 503-909-2002. IgcOspaitone com ) (7/04) L iahlaee f la y in g Nature and B risr.es (LEN S) The Gey Women'* Golf Group welcom es at levels of players, (www turfgirbr com ) (7/04) at Ankeny Street Studio. C lasse s for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month. Also a monthly dance social. (503-2365129. o u t dancingdyahoo com) (7/04) 10310 N Vancouver Way www.hevsnet.com/chama/wow) (7/04) is a kxvteving group of women who enjoy exploring a l aspects of the environment A ctivities include bird (Dawn and Tami 503-6552782. nccl 127&hotmailcom. wwwgeocibtes.com/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/04) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples 900 NW Sixth Ave. 9253 503-227 0605 rlghtonlesbo 3 Oyehoo.com) (7/04) 503 - 226 - 7919 . ) ( 7 / 04 ) FO REST Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level All s k i levels welcome Portland Stata University Queers and Allies A peer faciktated Lesbian Places stew A Social C reep for women of any age m eets first end third W ednesdays to talk about changing topics. (6 3 0 6 pm. seriously interested in the natural history of turds, plants and anim als to go out bmkng botanizing, tracking, etc and to explore the meereng of what we aee. (Beth the Douglas County FflV Resource C enter in Roseburg (7/04) offers educational and social programming to queer and nonqueer community on campus and beyond. Also helps with support and referral services for people of aH orientations Non-PSU students are welcome to attend activities and meetings (441A Smith Memorial Center. Wo m an o f th o R iv o rs . the Portland/Vancouver chapter of Women on W heels, is a motorcycle club for afi women who ik e to ride. W e meet monthly at Jubito, riding clinics « id take day trips. (5 pm second Lesbian Natere Bat Network forming ter women Gay Man's Movia Night is every second Friday at (Eileen 503-762-4742 www ama/ondragons org) or 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers9yahoo com www.geocittes.com/pdxprimetimers.) (7/04) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out doors group, organizes a variety of activities year round, inducing hiking, walking, museum and garden tours, cross-country and downhdt skxng. rafting and mountain biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland OR 972062201 505452-5690 w w w acM nturegmup org.) (7/04) Siskiyou B M .. Ashland. Mailing address ■ PO Box 927, Ashland. OR 97520. 5414856990 www abde&s org) (7/04) The Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused competi tive dragon boat racing club Recruiting new members in 2004 Work hard, meet new people, and have fun The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 5 03 777 2339 kelrav9rdropcom.) (7/04) 1825 SW Broadway. 503 725-5681 queersandalkes9ma4.pdx edu. wwwqueersanda&es.pdx edu.)(7/04) host to social events and groups. Cafi for schedule (717 The Pacific Coast Yacht D u b welcom es gay and lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to cru se the WiHamette River. Columbia River and Multnomah Channel Promotes good fellowship and safe boating. (503-3458523. pcyckjb9earthlink net.) (7/04) The Portland Gay and Lssbian Bowfhtg Association is in its 26th season' M eets Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Drop-Ins welcome anytime (330 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 5057220438. bowlpdx9aol.com. www pdxbowl com ) (7/04) (6:30 pm dessert potluck, 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St. 541440-2761.) (7 /04) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any other activity you can dream up. O ccasional weekend camping (Kim 541-484-2147 klms9efn org www.outdoorgroup.org.) (7 /0 4 ) Frontrunner and Walkers >s a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that m eets every Saturday morn ing £9 am. 15th and Agate Davis 541-3451481 or Sadie 5416852692) (7/04) Eugene's G LBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon. West 20th Avenue and Polk Street 541687-9689 kfranken89yahoo.com.) (7/04) Willamette Valley: Social The CapNol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley. (5053650006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663 www salem cf.org.) (7/04) W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunnara welcom e gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and inter eats. (5036194626 wwwportlandfronlrvnners.org.) (7 /0 4) p Cow Rustical The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem . (4 6 3 0 pm. 5090 Center St NE 505364 2370. confhience9aol.com. www.confluencechorusorg)(7/04) Portland Upstrsam is a swim team for the gay and lesbian community that offers coeched workouts for a l skill levels Come swim with the Pups and improve your health and techniques. Practices are noon Sundays at Columbia Pool. (7701N Chatauqua BM . swimpdx9yahoo com www geoa0es.com/swimpdx) 0 / 04) Eugene's Gay Movie Night group gets together to view and discuss queer film s. (7 pm Thursdays. kfranken89yahoo com.) (7/04) The Rosa City Softball Aaaoetatlon is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com munity W e offer an open division (co-ed) and a women's division W e are affiliated with the North Am erican Gay Am ateur Athletic Alliance <503 5524769. www.portlandgaysoftballcom www nagaa org.) (7/04) Roeetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub. dances at mainstream and plus lev els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 972265352 www rosetownramblers com.) (7/04) RoundeAbout ForBawH offers social dancing d e ss a s. including cued waltz and two-step n rounds Singles Lavender Wonryn is a warm and friendy lesbian group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Game flights, bowtng, barbecues, bunco, camping. Rag foot- b a l, etc. (K m S05581-S102. www lavenderwomyn com) (7/04) Lssbian Dawes Dub of Eugene teaches ongoing balroom dance lessons (suselynd9yahoo.com ) (7/04) L a efala a S a w in g C irc le m eets In the C orvaffs area to e a t chat and work on projects of all kinds (Diene 541-5152754)0/04) Marleaharry Satan meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and (kscussnn of books touching on the gay/lesbnn/bi experience (Cary 503-363-6036 manonbenysakjn9aol.com.) (7/04) The R a in b o w K a n n o i C h ib offers a chance to get together with other gey men and lesbnns and their dogs In Eugene. (Bonnie 5416852793 )0/04)
