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Lesbians Enjoying Nature and
Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of
outreach
wom en who enjoy exploring afi aspects of the
environm ent A lso offers a Sexual M m onties W om en
HEALTH
Support G roup on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma
Survivor Support G roup on W ednesdays
Metro: Anti-violence
(1111 S W
10th Ave 503 294 7440) (7/04)
environment A ctM b e s include bird watching,
5352. Portland. O R 97228-5352.
nature wafcs. archaeology, camping, kayak­
w wwrosetcwnram blers com .) (7/04)
ing star gazing and an occasional "lecture.'
RoundsAbout Portland offers
(6 45-830 pm sec­
ond Thursday planning meeting. Aim
Richmond 5 03-287-7124.) (7/04)
N o experience necessary.
The
Bradley Angie House provides em ergency shelter
women who love gardens and gardening.
They exchange plants. 3eeds. advice and
Metro: Recovery
all genders w ho have experienced emotional, physical or
Extended Family h o sts queer friendly A lcoholics
sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe
A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity
(Kamron kamrong@bradleyangle org) (7/04)
C hurch of Portland
Clackam as Woman's Services offers shelter, sup
(530 pm daily 2400 NE
Broadway) (7/04)
(Patty 503-234-7868. Bob
503-231-5135
pattyfrench57@hotmail com ) (7/04)
welcom e.
Team Tennis m eets Su n d a ys at
encouragem ent while having a good time Call
U niversity of Portland. All levels of play
(8:30 am-
noon. 503-735-9058 or503-282-7210.
rayscottvwaOyahoocom.) (7/04)
welcom e. First time is free.
(Kathe
503909-2002 lgc@spmtone com.) (7/04)
Information about upcom ing events
Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for
wom en seriously interested in the natural
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendy Alcoholics Anonym ous
sexual violence Lesbian, tx and trans fnendty
W heelchair a c c e ssb ie TTD. relay calls and collect calls
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
history of birds, plants and anim als to go out
birdkig. botanizing, tracking, etc. and to
(Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway)(7104)
explore the m eaning of what w e se e
503 722 2366 Cnsis Line:
503-654-2288) (7/04)
tw o-step in rounds Sin g le s and couples
or e-m ai for a copy of the newsletter and
port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and
accepted (Office
Live and Let Live Club ho sts daily 12 step meet
Central Oregon: Social
(Beth
Social group for
503-226 7919) (7/04)
gay and bi man si
central O regon M onthly dinners, annual
ings and m onthly clean and-sober activities for the
queer recovery com m unity (2940A SE Belmont St
Lesbians with D sg rsss is a social group
barbecue and holiday parties.
Portland Women's C risis Line operates a 24-hour
for intellectual w om en and those w ho want
(541-312 8881.)(7104)
c n sis intervention hotline for survivors of dom estic and
503 238 6091) (7/04)
to meet them M e e ts first and third
sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals
for shelter, counseling, support groups and com m unity
Rainbow Recovery is an A l Anon group with a queer
Saturdays at D ingos. (630 pm
Hawthorne B M 5 03-307-8982
education Foreign language translation available
(503235-5333 or 888235 5333
w ww untedwaypdx org/famtly/pdxwomen html) (7/04)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides
resources for sexual m inorities who fall through the
cracks of traditional dom estic violence services
(PO Box
951. Tualatin. OR 97062 www safe4a»org) (7/04)
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of
som eone e lse 's dnnkm g M e e ts w eekly at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church. (6
social
dancing classe s. Including cued waltz and
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of
for wom an identified dom estic violence survivors and a
support group for w om en battered by w om en A lso pro­
vides m dMdual support and advocacy for queer youth of
a. Portland's gay
and lesbian square dance dub. dances at
m ainstream and plus levels (P O Box
pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave )
(7/04)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Any
gender and sexual orientation is welcom e
(503-452 5961 www portlandsaa org) (7/04)
Lesbian Network of Central
Oregon w elcom es afl lesbian, bi and
4612 SE
Join Dstserv
at LesbianswOegreessubscnbe@
yahoogmupscom.) (7/04)
trans w om en for m onthly activities, Includ­
ing potlucks, dances and drum m ing
circles (541 -317-8457.) (7104)
Lewis A Clark College's United
Sexualities Is a student-run queer-straight
Latbigay Gorge m eets the second
alliance open to m em bers of the larger
Portland community, especially students
of C h rist in The Dalles. V isito rs to the
M on day of every m onth at United Church
(7:30-8.30pm 111 EFifth
St. 541 298-3879 or 541-5062951.
lesbtgaygorge@charternet.) (7/04)
area welcom e.
(us@klcaik.edu w ww lclerkedu/-us) (7/04)
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a so cal group
for self-identifying women who are into S/M .
Metro: Health
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach
e rs from various tractions and studws. helps sexual
minority and HIV-positrve people hnd yoga c la sse s that
are specifically welcom ing and/or experienced m address
(www gayyogaportland com
bart@stonewa»schoolorg) (7/04)
xig their special needs
Queer Love Action Network and Directory
(Q LAND) a HA//STD prevention and wellness activist
Metro: Sexual
Play parties are held on the second Saturday of
the month. (503231-3992 lululist@exdte com.
The Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers testing and treatment for sexually trans­
Men Over 40 is a sm all social group that
mitted diseases. H IV testing and hepatitis A and B vacci­
nations B y appointment or walk-in M o st insurance plans
m eets alternate Thursday evenings.
(503 246-5 795.) (7/04)
(9 am-5 pm
Monday Friday except 1-5 pm Wednesday Sixth Floor.
426 SW Stark St 503 988 3700)( 7/04)
and support organization for cro ss-d re sse rs
accepted, sliding scale fee S e habla espariol
organization, meets at Axisworth United Church of Chnst to
plan how to encourage queer men to get their needs for fun.
health and ntim acy met m life-affirming ways (7-9 pm first
and thrd Tuesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503281-2076
bart@stonewalschool org www gland org) (7/04)
(Cnsis 800-281 2800
Business 541 485 8232 ) (7/04)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (ORGAN) is a
Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out­
social club fof gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly
doors group, organizes a variety of activities year round,
potlucks and events. G u e sts are invited to attend two
including hiking, walking, m useum and garden tours,
(PO Box 3152,
Portland. OR 97293-3152 organ mfo@organ pdx org.
www.organpdx.org) (7/04)
cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain
(PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 972062201.
503-452 5680. www adventuregroup org ) (7 /04)
btíiing
Eugan« Sax Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step fel­
2004 W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun.
Eugene's
groups yahoo com/group/pdxwomennders) (7/04)
(Eileen 503 762-4742 www amazondragons.org.) (7/04)
Sunday, weather permitting.
low ship for those w ho are suffenng from addictive sexu­
(503-701-7922 casffyers@yahoo.com
www geoaties.com/casflyers.) (7/04)
Coqsure Is a social group for people w ho w ere
assign e d a female se x at birth but identify otherw ise
(femate-to-male. genderqueer. drag king. etc.). First
Forest Croup outings are cooperative adventures for
w om en Participants are responsible for providing the»
OUT door Group is a friendly. Inclusive bunch of
(http7/groups.msn com/pdxgourmetchicks.) (7/04)
own equipment and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for
their skifl and fitness level All skill levels welcome.
E ugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m ush­
room hunting, skiing, hot sprin gin g and just about any
(Dawn and Tarn 503 659-2782. nccl127@hotmailcom.
wwwgeocititescom/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/04)
other activity you can dream up O cca sio n a l w eekend
cam ping (Kim 5 4 1-484-214 7. kims@efn.org.
A gay
Pfnoehl# Group invites others to play cards
pm 120 NW Third A ve Mike
Su n d ays at H o b o 's (6
503-203-8426.) (7/04)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and d iscu s­
Su n day m eetings are open to partners and fam ilies of
sion group for tx and questioning w om en W om en of
any age race, ability or cultural ongin are encouraged to
groupa.yahoo com /group/coqsure 7(7/04)
attend Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings second and fourth
Fridays.
(porilandbtwomen@comcast net.) (7/04)
The Gey Women's Golf Group w elcom es all levels
of players (www turfgiríz com.) (7/04)
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian
(Dense 5036543865
Lynn 503-777-2339 kehv@rdrop.com 7(7/04)
Willamette Valley: Social
Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples
ice organization serving the m id-W iflamette Valley
(5 03363
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
for potluck and socializing. M eet men into a leather
at Ankeny Street Studio. C la sse s for different dance
Portland Gay M en's Chorus is open to an gers,
www technodyke.com /dykem ght
W estyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o
styles start the first Friday of each month. A lso a
support m em bers and volunteers. (5 0 3 2 2 6 2 5 8 8
www.pdxgmc.org.) (7/04)
(dykemghtportland@yahoo.com.) (7/04)
dues, no formal organization, no officers o r board, just
m onthly dance social.
leather socialization for the past 20 years
0 ukdancmg@yahoo com) (7 /04)
50+ laabian social group for w om en m eets on the
nity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers
5 0 3 -2 8 6 3 5 7 5 ) (7/04)
and volunteers, (portlandlesbianchoirfihotmail.com.
www pkhoir. o rg ) (7/04)
Film Fata las for single lesbians 35 and older who
enjoy w atching m ovies. (Fourth Saturday.
Real Connection
is a social gathering for ga y men
w ho are artists, w riters or m usicians or w ho pursue
som e creative activity M onthly poducka on the second
Friday. (Cart 503-284 2 9 7 1 )0 /0 4 )
outlet to queers and su p p o rt*« friends of varying m usi­
cal s k i levels Perform s a variety o f styles from classical
to contem porary in annual and special event concerts.
(503790-2170. h o O ro gfb o rg www regfb o rg ) (7/04)
ter is free on request. (8ataps@aol.com .)E U 04)
Gay Meditation Group is a casual, nonrekgious
s is on safety and education. W orkshops, d iscu ssio n s.
events and parties W om en of s i orientations and prefer­
e n ce s can connect and ask questions dunng the
Women's Welcoming M unch at
Kinky
7 pm every second
Tuesday (503972-2233 www pdxbadgirknet) (7/04)
C s s c s d s F ly e r s are gay lestxan and tx avotors. both pri-
ano professional, ft vrasrw x^ofi unagon ana sournerri
□n«Bn ’vO M T oa t/fuei rnecongs *> rorra n o wee.
(441A Smith Memorial Center. 1825 SW
Broadway. 503 7265681 queersandaAes@mail pdx edu
www queersandaAes pdx edu ) (7/04)
sexual/altem ative sexuality du b in the Northw est. *
M ondays of each month, (www.zosecourt.org.) (7/04)
B / D / S/ M d u b for ee#-identified w om en with an em pha­
with support and referral services for people of all onenta-
(How ard503 -2367018 rgardens@ easystreetcom .)
ational outings and cd tu rd events Frie n dy environm ent
open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual M onthly m eetings w ork­
(503-972-1869
rcdc@teleport.com www tcdcorg ) (7/04)
sh o p s and new sletter
Soyboys is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men
Jewish Gay M an's G roup -call for m eeting time
and piece (5 0 3 2 4 6 5 9 3 9 efrarmievrQaoi c o m ) (7/04)
w ho are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan
Leather Night and Rad Hanky Social are the first
the last Friday.
and third Friday o f each m onth at G a il's Dirty D uck
Whnt Am I Doing Hors is a social group for les­
bians ages 40 to 55 (pennyjiH@thefree$ite com.
www whatarndomghere.no-fhls.net) (7/04)
Tavern (9 pm -m dnght. 439 N W Third Ave
503 224-8446 dustrn@paciher c o m ) (7/04)
A peer facilitated
Lesbian Discussion A Social
Group for w om en of any age m eets first and third
Channel. Prom otes good fellow ship and safe boating.
(503345-8523 pcychjb@earth!mk net) (7/04)
R oss City Discussion Chib the largest open pezv
zation m the state of O regon M eetings are the first two
txan sailboat and pow erboat ow ners to cn xse the
Wiflamette River, Colum bia River and Multnom ah
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
Association it m its 26th se a so n ' M e e ts Su n d ays at
Hollyw ood Lanes D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3.30 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 80002.
Portland. OR 97208 1002. 503 722-0438
bowtpdx@aolcom. w w w pdxbowl com.) (7/04)
fiction w riters w ho create for puW cation o r for pleasure
and Padfic W anders Activities indude potfucks, recre­
♦
Pacific Coast Yacht Chib w elcom es gay and les
nonqueer community on cam pus and beyond. A lso helps
txuns N o n -P SU students are welcome to attend activities
503 9 9 7 6 3 1 9 )( 7/04)
(outkayakingnw@yahoocom.
wwwoutkayakingnw com.) (7/04)
offers educational and social programming to queer and
and m eetings
Imperial Sovereign Rose Cum t of Oregon is the
a sod a! and educational leather and
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group for gay and bi m en to meet, meditate together
oldest gay. lesbian, tx and trans sociai/fund-raising organi­
Bad Girts «
es.
and socialize (7.30 pm Tuesdays Dean SxkweH
a nonprofit com m unity v o c e for gay. lesbian and bi A sia n
Portland. O R 97232. aplg_pdxOyahoocom .) (7/04)
bays of the area.
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos­
f t m
Asian A Pacific Is tender Lesbians and Gays «
to meet and connect with other A P I (P O Box 12661.
mature gay m en and those w ho appreciate them, com ­
group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a pottuck
Gay M en's Writers' Group Is for fiction and non­
Metro: General
OutKayakmg Northwest is Portland's gay and les­
bian sea kayak group exploring the lakes, rivers and
Funny Ladies Taa and Poaay Society is a so o a l
5 0 3 7746116.) (7/04)
(5032365129.
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
(PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-286-4613
or 360 254-1718 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo.com.
www geocilie s com/pdxpnmehmers. ) (7/04)
on the second Saturday of each month. E-m ei new slet­
R oss City Gay Freedom Band provides an artistic
(360-8966665. plm@drrecWay.com.) (7/04)
third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or
lifestyle A variety of activities and m onthly potlucks on
(veggieguysOaol com ) (7/04)
www outdoorgroup.org) (7/04)
activities in the Pacific Northwest.
afternoon Sign up on the e-mail list at
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and
(Noon W est 20th Avenue and
Pok Street 5416879689 kfranken8@yahoo com ) (7/04)
POX Gourmet Chicks invites w om en over 30 meet
any configuration (503471-1515.
D yks Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Sadie 541-6832692) (7/04)
for m ovies, tinners, gam es, cam ping, etc.
Inspire the gey. lesbian and bnexuai community while
a nonaudKioned com m u­
Frontrunner and Walkere is a queer fitness and
social group in Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn­
ing. (9 am 15th and Agate. Davis 541-345-1481 or
Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com petitive
building bridges and prom oting understandng with the
greater pubic. H onors and stoves for diversity m its mem­
Port‘and Lesbian Choir is
Recreation
dragon boat racing dub. Recruiting new m em bers in
(541-342-5582 www eugenesaa com.) (7/04)
community. oregonlNe.com /cc/bridges) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Physical
AB women, bike types and skiH levels welcom e. L e t's all
get out and nde together' (viragovyxyn@yahoocom.
al behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issu e
bndgesvocalensembleOyahoo.com.
the D ou glas C ounty H IV R esource C enter in R oseburg
POX Women Riders share a love of m otorcycling
ples and grou ps m a safe, confidential and supportive
bers, m usic and audiences. (503233-9554
Gay M an's Movie Night is every se co n d Friday at
(6:30 pm dessert potkick. 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St.
541440-2761.) (7/04)
(omenpdx@yahoo com
wwwgeocite$com//omenpdx/.) (7/04)
events before deciding on m em bership.
Abdifl-Ellis Lambda Community
Cantor plays host to social events and
grou ps C all for schedule (717 Siskiyou
Btvd , Ashland Mailing address. PO Box
927. Ashland. OR 97520. 541-4886990
www.abdeHis.org.) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
offers shdm g fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ­
Bridges Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and
w ho love to cook, eat. meet new friends and share
great food (503-356-9552 ¡vr@pce 2 .com.) (7/04)
third Sunday of every month.
ing with mental health issu e s such a s depression, anxi
Metro: Arts & Music
(PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 5 03533-8787.
wwwnwgapdx.com.) (7/04)
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
ety and post traumatic stre ss disorder Lightly stru c­
SOCIAL
Women Who Cook and Racipe Exchange holds
a potluck the first Saturday o f every month for wom en
wom en and children w ho have been abused physically,
w om en's support group.
portlandgt>tsupport@yahoogroups com ) (7/04)
and transsexuals M onthly open m eetings and socials.
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organ!
Sp an ish speaking available. H o sts to a lesbian and tx
tured activities, group chats and e mail offer a safe envi­
ronment (Jerry 503 666 8059
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social
zation for gay male naturists/nudists. Potkick social
advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence
Portland GLBT Support Group helps people deal
il's a ctio n -p acke d (H sh o rt) life ia on sta g «
Theater! Theatre!
E d w a rd
Willamette Valley: Health
sexually or emotionally, a 24-hour hot line, and a drop-m
Metro: Mental Health
Southern Oregon: Social
www spmetech.com/--awntie7hjlu.htm) (7/04)
W hether yo u 're a running novice o r a se ason e d
marathoner.
Portland Frontrunners w elcom e gay.
Capitol Forum is a gay/lesben nonprofit social se rv­
0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663
www salemcf.org.) (7/04)
Confluence! The Willamette Valley Mixed
G A LA Chorus rehearses Su n d a ys at Unitarian
Unrversalist C ongregation of Salem . (4 6 3 0 pm 5090
Center St. NE. 503364 2370 confhjence@aol.com
www.contfuencechonis org) (7/04)
Gey Movie Night group ge ts together to
(7 pm Thursday
kfranken8@yahoo com ) (7/04)
E u ge n e 's
view and d iscu ss queer films.
Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendfy lesbian
group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Gam e
nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, cam ping, flag foot­
(Kim 503-581-5102.
www lavenderwomyn. com .) (7/04)
ball, etc.
Lesbian Dance Club of Eugene teaches ongoing
(suselynd@yahoo com 3(7/04)
ballroom dance le sso n s
Lesbian Sew ing Circle m eets in the C orvallis area
(Diene
to eat. chat and w ork on projects o f all kinds
541-5132754.) (7/04)
lestxan. bi and trans people o f a* abilities and interests
Marion berry Salon m eets m onthly In Salem for
(Gary mfo@portlandfrontrunnersorg.
www portlandfrontrunners org ) (7/04)
potlucks and d iscu ssio n of bo o ks tou ch n g on the
Portland Upstream is a swim team for the gey and les­
(Cary 503-363-6036
manonbetrysalon@aol.com.) (7/04)
gay/lestxan/bi experience.
bian community that offers coached workouts for a l s k i
Rainbow Kennel Club offers a chance to get
levels Com e sw m with the Pups and improve your health
and techniques Practces are noon Sundays at Colum bia
together with other gay men and lesbians and their
Pool (7701 N Chatauqua B M swimpdx@yahoo com.
www geocitm com/swtrrpdx) (7/04)
Roee City Softball A ssociation is an adult soft
Woman of ths Rtvors. the Porttand/Vancouver chapter
ball league for the gay. lesbian, bi and tran s com m u­
nity W e offer an open d ivisio n (co-ed) and a
of W om en on W heels. * a motorcycle du b for a< women
w om e n 's division W e ere affiliated with the N orth
W e d n e sd ays to talk about changing topics (6 3 0 -8 pm.
who Ik e to nde W e meet monthly at Jutxtz. sponsor ndxig
Am erican G a y A m ateur Athletic Affiance
800 N W Sixth Ave »253 5 0 3 2 2 7 0 6 0 5
nghtonieebos@yehoo c o m ) (7/04)
ch xcs and take day trips.
(5 pm second Sunday 10310 N
Vancouver Way wwwhevanet.com/chama/wowH7/04)
(503-552-4769 w ww pordandgaysoftba» com.
w ww nagaaorg.) (7/04)
d o g s in Eugene
(Bonnie 541 683 2793.) (7/04)
Salem FeHowehip Group is open to gay men m the
greater Salem area. Potlucks first Saturday, city walks
twice monthly <satemfe«owahipgroup@yahoo com ) (7/04)
Together Work* is a confidential group m McM km vAe
for queers and their foends to gel together for soetd
events end dscu ssto n s of tópica of mutual interest. M eets
second and fourth M ondays at F rst Baptist Church. (7 pm
125 SE Cowls St Don 5034346266) (7/04)