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ty. W e offer an open d ivisio n (co-ed) and a w om e n 's
¿v is io n . W e are affiliated with the N orth Am erican
G a y A m ateur Athletic Alliance. ¡503-552-4769
www.portlandgaysoftbali com. www nagaa.org.)
(7/04)
Rose town Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian
environm ent A lso offers a Sexual M m onties W om en
HEALTH
square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus lev
Support G roup on Th ursdays and an FtM Trauma
e ls (PO Box 5352. Portland. O R 97228-5352.
www rosetownrambters co m .)(7/04)
Survivor Support G roup on W edn e sdays ( t i l l S W
Metro: Anti-violence
10th Ave 5 0 3 2 9 4 7 4 4 0 )0 / 0 4 )
RoundsAbout Portland offers social dancing c la s s
Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter
for wom an identified dom estic violence survivors and a
support group for wom en battered by w om en A lso pro
vides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of
es. including cued waltz and tw o-step in rounds. Sin gle s
and couples w elcom e (Patty 503234-7868. Bob
Metro: Recovery
503-231-5135. pattyfrench57@hotmaH.com.) (7/04)
Extended Family ho sts queer friendly Alcoholics
Team Tennis m eets Su n d a ys at University of
sexual abuse. Free, confidential and safe (Kamron
Anonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity Church
Portland. All levels o f piay welcom e. First time is free.
kamrong@bradleyangle org.) (7/04)
of Portland (5 3 0 pm daily 2400 N E Broadway) (7/04)
(8 3 0 am-noon. 503- 735-9058 or 503-282■ 7210.
rayscottvwa@yahoo coin.) (7/04)
all genders w ho have experienced emotional, physical or
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup
Lunch Bunch hosts queer fnendy Alcoholics Anonym ous
port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and
m eetings at Metropolitan Community Church at Portland
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly.
(Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 N E Broadway ) (7/04)
W heelchair accessib le TTD. relay calls and collect calls
Live and Let Live Club h o sts daily 12 step meet
accepted. (Office 503-7222366 Crisis Line
503 654 2 2 8 8 ) (7/04)
in gs and m onthly clean and-sober activities for the
queer recovery com m unity (2940A S E Belmont St
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates a 24 hour
503 238-6091) (7/04)
cnsts intervention hotline for survivors of dom estic and
Rainbow Recovery is an A l A non group with a queer
Central Oregon: Social
Social group for
gay and bi men in central O regon.
M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties.
sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of
for shelter, counseling, support grou ps and com m unity
education Foreign language translation available
som eone else s drmkmg M e e ts w eekly at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church. (6 pm Thursday 1244 N E 39th Ave.)
(503-235 5333 or 888 235 5333 www unitedway
pdx.org/family/pdxwomen html) (7/04)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (S A F D provides
(5 4 1 -3 1 2 8 8 8 1 )( 7/04)
Artists Repertory Theatre's The Drawer Boy has been extended through M ay 2
Lesbian Network of Central Oregon w elcom es
alt lesbian, bi and trans w om en for m onthly activities,
aspects of the environment. Activities include bad
Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan
watching, nature w alks, archaeology, cam ping, kayaking,
sexual/atternatrve sexuality d u b In the Northw est, is
(7/04)
star gazing and an o c c a sio n a l" lecture.' N o experience
open to ad orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
necessary. (6 45-8.30 pm second Thursday planning
safe, sane and consensual. M onthly m eetings, w ork
Lesbigay Gorge m eets the second M onday of every
those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Any
meeting Arm Richmond 503-287-7124.) (7/04)
sh o p s and newsletter. (503-972-1869
month at United C hurch of C hrist m The Dalles. V isitors
resources for sexual m inonties w ho fall through the
gender and sexual orientation is w elcom e
The
rcdc@teleport.com. www rcdc.org) (7/04)
to th e » e a w elcom e (730-8-30pm I I I EFifth St.
cracks of traditional dom estic violence services. (PO Box
(503-452 5961 www portlandsaaorg ) (7/04)
love gardens and gardening They exchange plants,
Soyboys is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men
seed9. advice and encouragem ent while having a good
w ho are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan
541 -2983879 or 541 5062951
lesbigaygorge@char1er net.) (7/04)
time C all or e-mail for a copy o f the new sletter and
information about upcom ing events. (Kathe
Sfestyie A variety of activities and m onthly potlucks on
the last Friday, (veggieguys@aol.com.) (7/04)
951. Tualatin , O R 97062 www safe4all org.) (7/04)
Metro: Sexual
Metro: Health
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach
ers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
minority and HIV-positive people find yoga c la sse s that
are specifically welcom ing and/or experienced in ad dress
ing their special needs (www gayyogaportlandcom
bart@stonewallschool o rg ) (7/04)
Queer Love Action Network and Directory
(Q-LAND) a H IV/STD prevention and wellness activist
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of w om en w ho
503909-2002. lgc@spiritone.com.) 0/ 04 )
Multnomah County Health Department
STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual
The
ly transm itted d ise ase s. H IV testing and hepatitis A and
B vaccinations B y appointment or walk m M o st insur
ance plans accepted; sliding scale fee S e habla
espariol. (9 am 5 pm Monday Friday except 1-5 pm
senously interested in the natural history of birds, plants
and anim als to go out birding. botanizing, tracking, etc.
a l w om en w ho like to ride. W e meet m onthly at Jubttz.
sp o n so r riding cfinics and take day trips (5 pm second
to soce l events and groups. Caff for schedule. (717
and to explore the m eaning of what w e see. (Beth
Siskiyou B/vd . Ashland. Making address. P O Box 927.
Ashland, O R 97520 541-488-6990 www.abdeSsorg.)
503-226-7919.) (7704)
Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for intetlec-
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
tual wom en and those w ho want to meet them. M e e ts
a potluck the first Saturday of every m onth for w om en
Gay Men's Movie Night is every se co n d Friday at
w ho love to cook, eat, meet new friends and share
the D ou glas C o u n ty H IV R e so u rce Center si Roseburg.
great food. (503-3569552. ¡vr@pcez co m ) (7/04)
(6:30 pm dessert potluck. 7 pm movie. 83 2 Highland Sf.
541 440-2761.) (7/04)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Willamette Valley: Health
and third Tuesday 29 4 1 NE Ainsworth St. 503-281-2076
bart@stonewallschoolorg. www.qland.org.) (7/04)
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
Lewis & Clark College's United Sexualities is a
w om en and children w ho have been abused physically,
first and third Saturdays at D ingos.
student-m n queer-straight alliance open to m em bers of
sexually or emotionally, a 24 hour hot line, and a drop-m
advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence
Adventure Group Portland's gay and lesbian out
(us@klcark.edu www klark.edu/~us) (7/04)
d o o rs group, organizes a variety of activities year round,
including hiking walking, m useum and garden tours
Physical Recreation
cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and m ountain
F r o n tr u n n e r a n d W a lk e r s is a queer fitn e ss and
biking (PO Box 2201. Portland. O R 97208 2201
social group m Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn
503-452-5680. www.adventuregroup.org.) (7104)
ing. (9 am. 15th and Agate Davis 541 345-1481 or
Sadie 541-683-2692 ) (7/04)
w om en's support group (C nsis 800 281 2800
Lulu'9 Pervy Playhouse Is a social group for self
Business 5 4 1 485 8 2 3 2 ) (7/04)
identifying wom en w ho are into S/ M . Play parties are
with mental health issu e s such as depression, anxiety and
held on the second Saturday of the month
post-traumatic stre ss disorder Lightly structured activities,
(503 231 3992 lululist@excitecom
www.spiretech.com/-awntie/lulu.htm.) (7/04)
503 6668059 portlandglbtsupport@yahoogroups.com)
(7/04)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Men Over 40 is a sm all social group that m eets alter
Eugene Sex Addicts Anonymous .a 12 step fel
nate Thursday evenings (503 246-5795.) (7/04)
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
low ship for those w ho are suffering from addictive se xu
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
al behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issu e
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
(541-342 5582 www eugenesaa co m ) (7/04)
oroam zation for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals.
M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928
Portland. O R 97208 503-533-8787.
www nwgapdx com.) (7/04)
C o q s u r e is a social group for people w ho were
S OCI AL
assign e d a fem ale sex at birth but identify otherw ise
Metro: Arts & Music
Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and inspire
the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while building
bridges and promoting undcrstandng with the greater public.
(fcmale-to-rnale. genderqueer drag king, etc.). First
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi
Sunday m eetings are open to partners and fam ilies of
any configuration (503-471 1515.
zation for gay male naturists/nudists. Potluck social
third Sunday of every month. ( omenpdx@ydhc.o com
groups yahoo com /groip/coqsiire ) (7 /04)
www geocites com//omenpdx/.) (7/04)
Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (ORGAN) ; a
Honors and strives for diversity in its members, music and
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
social club for gay m en w ho enjoy being nude M onthly
audiences. (503-233-9554 bndqeswxdensembteQ
yahoo.com. commumty.oregonlive.com/cc/bndges 7(7/04)
afternoon S ig n up on the e m ail list al
potlucks and events. G u e sts are invited to attend two
www technodyke com /dykernght
events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box 3152,
(dykemghtportland@yahoo.com.) (7/04)
Portland. O R 97293 3152 organ info@organ-pdx.org.
www.organ-pdx org) (7/04)
Portland G a y Men's Chorus is open to singers,
support m em bers and volunteers (503-226-2588
www pdxgm c.org) (7/04)
Portland Lesbian Choir i* a nonauditioiied cornm u
50+ lesbian social group for w om en m eets on the
third Saturday of the month. (4 7 pm 503-6423360 or
PDX Women Riders chare a love of m otorcycling.
503 286-3575.) (7/04)
All w om en bike types and skill levels welcom e. L e t's all
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raty choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers
Film Fatales fof single lesbians 35 and older who
and volunteers (portlandlesbianchar@hoti nail com
www plchonorg.) (7/04)
eri|oy w atching m ovies (Fourth Saturday
Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
w ho are artists, w nters or m usicians or w ho pursue
som e creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second
Friday (Cad 503-284-2971.)( 7/04)
on the se co n d Saturday of each m onth E mail new slet
ter is free on request (fhtaps@ ac4.com ) (7/04)
503-774-6116.) (7 /04>
groups.yahoo com/group/pdxwomennders > (7/04)
PDX Gourmet Chicks invites w om en over 3 0 meet
(http://groups msncom/pdxgourm etchicks ) (7/04)
group for lesbians 3 5 and older They meet for a potluck
Rose City Gay Freedom Band crovkles an artistic
G ay
group for gay and bi m en to meet, m editate togethei
cal skill levels Perform s a variety o f styfes from classical
and socialize
to contem porary In annual and special event conceits.
(503 790-2170 mfo@rcgfh<>rg w w w rcgfb.org) (7/04)
get out and nde together! (viragovyxyn@yahoo com.
for m ovies, dinners, gam es, cam ping, etc
outlet to qu e e is and supportive friends of varying m usi
A gay
Pinochle Group invites others to play cards
Su n d ays at H obo's. (6 pm. 120 N W Third Ave Mike
503-203-8426)( 7/04)
Meditation Group « a casual, nonreiigious
Portland Bisexual Women i a support and d iscu s
sion group for bi and questioning w om en W om en of
(730 pm Tuesdays Dean SidweH
503997-6319)0/04)
any age, race, ability or cuttural ongin are encouraged to
Gay Men's Writers' Group is for fiction and non
attend Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings second and fourth
Fridays (portlandblwomen@comcast.net.) (7/04)
fiction w ntefS w ho cieate for publication o r for pleasure
(Howard 503 235 7018. rgardenn@easystreet.com)
Metro: General
Asian ft Pacific islander Lesbians and Gays is
a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian and bi A sian
arid Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks recre
ational outings and cuttural events Friendly environm ent
to meet and connect with other A P I (P O Box 12661.
Portland. O R 97232 aplq_pdx@yahoo.com.) (7/04)
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
for potluck » id socializing M eet men into a leather
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon s
lifestyle and keep abreast o f leather happenings N o
the oldest gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fund raising
dues no formal organization, no officers or board, just
organization in the 3tate of O re go n M eetings are the
first tw o M o n d a ys o f each month (www rosecourt org )
leather socialization for the past 2 0 years.
(360-8966665 plm@direcway. com.) (7/ 04)
(7 / 0 4 '
Jewish Gay Men's Group
- i for m eeting tune
(5032465939. OmrkrdBaaL com X 7 / 0 4 )
and place.
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a soc al group for
mature gay men and those w ho appreciate them, com
ing together for social, educational and cultural p u rp o s
Leather Night and Bed Hanky Social ire the first
e s (PO Box 5864. Portland O R 97228 503-2864613
8 / D / S / M rfub fiy selfadenttfied w om en with an em pha
and third Friday of each m onth at G a l s Dirty D uck
sis on safety and education W orkshops, discu ssion s,
Tavern (9 pm-nxdnoht 439 NW Third Ave
503 224 8446 dustm@paofier com 7(7/04)
or 360 254 1718. pdxprimetiniers@yahoo.com.
www geocihes com/pdxpnmelmters.) (7/04)
Bad Girls
i social and educational leather and
events and parties. W om en of a# orientations and prefer-
ances can connect and ask questions during the
Kinky
Women's Welcoming Munch it 7 pm every second
Tuesday (503-972-2233 www pdxbadgnls nel 7 (7/04)
Cascade Flyers are gay Ipsbian and bi aviators, both
private » id professional, m W ashington. O regon and
southern British Colum bia Dinner m eetings in Portland
area (503-701-7922. cashyers@yahoo.com
www geocities com /casflyers) (7/04)
A peer faciklaied
Lesbian Discussion A Social
Group for w om en o f any age m eets first and ttvrri
(6.308 pm.
800 NW Sixth Ave »253 503-2270605 nqhtonk s
6os@yahoo com) (7/04)
W e d n e sd ays to talk about changing topics
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS)
is a fun-loving group of w om en w ho enjoy exploring all
Willamette Valley:
the larger Portland community, especially students
Sp an ish speaking available H o sts to a lesbian and bi
group chats and e-mail offer a safe environment (Jerry
Abdill-EIHs Lambda Community Center plays host
Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Wary,
www hevanet.com/dhamaiworw.) (7/04)
health and intimacy met in life affirming w ays (7-9 pm first
Portland GLBT Support Group helps people dealing
Southern Oregon: Social
chapter o f W om en on W heels, is a m otorcycle club for
(7/04)
Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St
503 988-3700) (7/04)
organization, meets at Answ orth United Church of Chnst to
Metro: Mental Health
(541 317-8457 .7(7/04)
Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for w om en
(6.30pm 4612 SE
Hawthorne BM. 503307-8982 Jom listserv at
LesbianswDegrees-subsctibe@yahoogroupscom.)
(7/04)
plan how to encourage queer men to get their needs for fun,
Women of tho Rivers the Porttemd/Vancouver
including potlucks. dances and drum m ing circles.
Portland State University Queers and Allies
offers educational and social program m ing to queer and
nonqueer com m unity on cam pus and beyond A lso
helps with support and referral se rvice s for people of ail
orientations N o n -P S U students are w elcom e to attend
activities and m eetm qs (4 4 1A Smith Memorial Center.
1825 S W Broadway 503-725-5681.
queersarM iesQ m ailpdx edu
www queersandathespdx ed u ) (7/04)
Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com petitive
dragon boat racing club. Recruiting new m em bers in
E u ge n e s
200 4 W ork h a d meet new people, and have fun
and Sunday, w eather perm itting (Noon. W est 20th
(Eileen 503-762-4742 wwwamazondragons org.)
(7/04)
Avenue and Polk Street 5 4 1-687-9689
kfranken8@yahoo.com) (7/04)
Forest Croup outings are cooperative adventures for
OUTdoor Group s a friendly inclusive bunch of
women. Participants are responsible for providing their
ow n equipm ent and choosing outings appropnate foi
their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcom e.
(Dawn and Tarnt 503-659-2782. n ccl 127@holmail.com
www geoatites.com /nccl \27'forestpdx >(7/04)
GLBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday
Eugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m ush
room hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any
other activity you can dream up. O ccasion al w eekend
cam ping. (Kim 541 484 2147 kims@efn.org.
www outdoorgroup.org .) (7/04)
The Gay Women’s Golf Group w elcom es all levels
of players, (www.lurfgtriz.com )(7 164)
Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for
Willamette Valley: Social
equestrian activities in the Pacific N orthw est (D en se
Capitol Forum is a qay/lesbtan nonprofit social se rv
503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kekav@rdrop.com.)
(7/04)
ice organization se rvin g the m id-W illam ette Valley.
(503-363-0006 P O Box 663. Salem. O R 973080663
Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples
www saletncf.org) (7/04)
at Ankeny Street Stud io C la sse s for different dance
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus ehe arse s Su n d a ys at Unitarian
U niversalist C ongregation o f Salem (4-6 30 pm 5090
Center St. NE 503-364-2370 confluence@aol com.
www confluencechorusory) (7/04)
styles start the first Friday of each m onth A lso a
m onthly dance social. (503-236-5129
out_dancmg@yahoo.com) (7/04)
OutKayaking Northwest s Portland s gay and le s
bian sea kayak group explonng the lakes, rivers and
Eugene s
bays of the area loutkayakmgnw@yahoo com.
view and d isc u ss queer films. (7 pm Thursday
kfranken8@yahoo com.) (7/04)
www outkayakingnw c o m ) (7/04)
Gay Movie Night group ge ts together to
Portland Avalanche Rugby Football Club is for
Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian
gay men interested in learning to play or helping on the
sidelines (www avalanchenjqby.com )(7/04)
group in Salem for support, fun and friendship. G am e
Pacific Coast Yacht Club w ek.om es gay and les
ball, etc
bian sailboat and pow erboat ow ners to cruise the
W illam ette River. Colum bia River and Multnom ah
nights bowling, barbecues, bunco, cam ping, fiag foot
(Kim 503 581-5102
www lavenderwomyn com.) (7/04)
Lesbian Dance Club of Eugene teaches ongoing
isusetyrd@yahoo com J (7/04)
Channel Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating
(503-345-8523 pcyclub@enrthl,nk n e t)( 7/04)
ballroom dance le sso n s
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
Association i in its 26th se a so n ' M e e ts Survteys at
to eat. cnat and w ork on projects of ail kinds (Diane
Lesbian Sewing Circle m eets in the C orvallis area
54 1 -513-2754) (7/04)
Hollyw ood Lanes D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3 3 0 pm.
4030 N E Halsey St Mailing addiess P O Box 80002,
Portland. O P 97208 1002 503 72 20 43 8
bowlpdx@aol.com. w w w paxbcw lcom .) (7/04)
Marionberry Salon m eets m onthly m Salem for
potlucks and d iscu ssio n of bo o ks touching on the
(Cary 503-363 6036
manonberrysahn@anlcom.) (7/04)
gay/lesbian/bi experience
W hether yo u 're a running novice or a seasoned
m arathoner
Portland Frontrunners w elcom e gay
Rainbow Kennel Club rffers a chance to get
lesbian bi and trans people of all abilities and interests
together with other ga y m en and lesbians a id their
(Gary info@portlandfrontrvnners.org
www portlandhontrunners o rg ) (7/04)
d o gs m Eugene
Portland Upstream is a sw im team for the ga y and
greater Salem area Potlucks first Saturday, city w alks
lesbian com m unity that offers coached w orkouts for aH
twice monthly:
(7/04)
skill levels C o m e sw im with the Pu ps and im prove your
health and techniques Practices are noon Su n d a ys at
Colum bia Pool. (7701 N Chatauqua B M
swimpdx@yahoo.com. www geocities comr'swimpdx.)
(7/04)
(Bonne 541-683-2793.) (7/04)
Salem Fellowship Group is open to gay men m the
(salemtek.rwshipgroiip@yahoo.com )
Together Works si a confidential group in
'M cM in n ville for queers and their friends to get together
for social events and d iscu ssio n s of top ics o f m utiel
Rose City Softball Association is an adult so ft
interest M e e ts se co n d and fourth M o n d a ys at First
Baptist Church. (7 pm 125 S E Cow ls St. Don
ball league for the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com m uni
503-434 6 2 6 6 ) (7(04)