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Rosatow n Ram blers Portland s g a y
Lesbian Discussion ft
Social Group for w om en o f any age
and lesbian sq u are d a n ce club, d a n ce s
m eets first and third W ednesdays to talk
at m ainstream an d p lu s levels. (P O B ox
about changing topics (6:30-8 pm. 800 N W
5352. Portland. O R 9 7 22 8-5 35 2
w w w rosetownram blers.com .) (7 /04)
A peer facilitated
outreach
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Sixth Ave. »253 503-227-0605.
nghtonlesbos@yahoo.com.) (7/04)
environm ent A lso offers a Sexual M inonties W om en
Support G roup on Th ursdays and an FtM Trauma
Su rvivor Support G roup on W ednesdays (1111 S W
I a h Ave 503-294 74 40 ) (7/04)
Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter
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 individual support and advocacy for queer youth of
all gend ers w ho have expenenced em otional, physical or
sexual ab use Free, confidential and safe (Kamron
kamrong&bradleyangle o rg ) (7/04)
Metro: Recovery
Extended Family h o sts queer-fnendly A lcoholics
A non ym ous m eetings at M etropolitan Com m unity
the environm ent Activities include bird
503-231-5135 pettyfrench57@hotmeilcom.)
watching, nature w alks, archaeology, cam p­
(7/04)
ing, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional
Team Tennis m eets Su n d a ys at
‘ lecture." N o experience necessary.
C hurch of Portland. (5:30 pw daily 2400 N E
The
tim es are $3. Ple ase jom us!
(8am -noon 503-5168329.
teamportiandtennis@yehoo.com) (7 /04)
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of
Lunch Bunch h o sts queer friendly A lcoholics
They exchange plants, seeds, advice and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly
A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity
encouragem ent w W e having a good time.
W heelchair acce ssib le TTD, relay calls and collect calls
C hurch of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pw Sunday 2400 N E
C all o r e-mail for a copy of the new sletter
accepted. (Office 5 0 3-722 23 66 Crisis Line:
Broadw ay) (7/04)
» id inform ation about upcom ing events
Live and Let Live Club h o sts daily 12-step m eet­
(Kathe 503-909-2002. igc@spirltonecom J
w om en w ho love gardens » id gardening.
in gs and m onthly clean-and-sober activities for the
queer recovery com m unity (2940A S E Belmont St.
Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing
sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals
503 238-6091.) (7/04)
for1 w om en se riou sly interested in the natur­
Rainbow Recovery is an A l-Anon group with a queer
al history of birds, plants and anim als to go
Stop Abuse lor Everyone (SA F O provides
(7/04)
Lesbians with Degrees is a social
group for intellectual w om en » id those w ho
cracks of traditional dom estic violence services. (PO Box
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
951. Tualatin. O R 97062 www safe4allorg) (7/04)
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A ny
gender and sexual orientation is welcom e
(503-452-5961 www portlandsaa.org.) (7/04)
Metro: Health
(541-312-8881.H I M )
Lesbian Network of Central
Oregon w elcom es efl lesbi»>, bi and
out birding, botanizing, tracking, etc. and to
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of
Lutheran Church. (6 pm Thursday. 1244 N E 39th Aire.)
Social group for gay and bi i
central O regon. M onthly rin n e rs, annual
befoecue and Hobday parties
(503-235-5333 or 8 8 8235-5333
www umtedway-pdx org/famiiy/pdxwomen html.) (7/04)
som eone e lse 's drinking. M e e ts w eekly at Bethlehem
Central Oregon: Social
(7/04)
Portland Women's C risis Line operates a 2 4 hour
crisis intervention hotline for su rvivors of dom estic and
resources for sexual m inorities w ho fall through the
welcom e First time Is free, subsequent
(7/04)
port and resource referral to su rvivors of dom estic and
education Foreign language translation available
U niversity o f Portland All levels o f jrfay
(6:45-830 pm second Thursday planning
meeting Ann Richmond 503-287-7124.)
Clackam as Woman's Services offers shelter, su p ­
for shelter, counseling, support gro u p s and com m unity
two-step in rounds. Sin gle s and couples
welcome (Patty 503-234-7868. Bob
w om en w ho enjoy exploring 8# aspe cts of
Broadw ay) U 104)
503-654-2288.) (7/04)
RoundsAbout Portland offers soce l
dancing classes, including cued waltz and
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and
Science (LEN S) is a fun-loving group of
trans w om en fof m onthly activities,
explore the m eaning of what w e see. (Beth
including potlucks, dan ce s and drum m ing
circles. (541-317-8457) (7/04)
5 0 3 2 2 6 7919.) (7/04)
want to meet them. M e e ts first a id third
Saturdays at D m gos. (6:30 pm. 4612 S E
Hawthorne BNd. 503-307-8982 Join
kstserv at Lesbtansw Degrees-subscrbe@
yahoogroupe.com.) (7/04)
Noted Portland artists Eric Stotfk and Toro Cramer
swapped canvas back and forth to create The Third Mind,
on view through May 31 at Aalto Lounge
Metro: Sexual
Lew is ft Clark Coftege's United Sexuafitiea is a
the larger Portland community, especially students
are specifically w elcom ing and/or expenenced in ad d re ss­
Multnomah County Health Department
STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual­
ing their special needs (www.gayyogafiortland.cow.
ly transm itted diseases, H IV testing and hepatitis A and
bart@stonewallschoolorg.) (7/04)
B vaccinations. B y appointment or walk-in. M o st insur­
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach­
e rs from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
minority and HIV-positrve people find yoga c la sse s that
student-run queer-straight alliance open to m em bers erf
The
ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. S e habla espanol.
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery
(Q -LAN D) se e k s to stop HIV, S T D s and other epi
(9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday except 1-5 pm Wednesday
Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 503-988-3700 ) (7/04)
dem ies disproportionately affecting men w ho love men
(us& clcark edu. www.tdark.edu/--u8JO/04)
Lulu’s Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-
identifytng wom en w ho are into S / M Play parties are
held on the second Saturday o f the month.
(503-231-3992 lutukst@excilecom.
w ww spiretech com/-awntm/hjlu htm.) 0 / 0 4 )
W o rn * o f the Rivers, the Portland A/ancouver
chapter erf W om en on W heels, is a m otorcycle d u b for
sp o n so r ridtog c k a c s and take day trips. (5 pm second
Sunday. 10310 N Vancouver Way
wwwhevanel com /dvm a/w ow ) (7/04)
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
a potluck the first Saturday o f every m onth for w om en
w ho love to cook, eat, meet new ftiends and share
great food (503-3569552 fn@ pcez.com .) (7/04)
nate Thursday evenings. (503-2465795 )0 / 0 4 )
Metro: Physical Recreation
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
Adventure Group, Portland's ga y a id lesbian out­
d o o rs group, o rg a n ze s a variety o f activities year round,
Including hiking, walking, m useum and g a d e n tours,
W o m e n s p a c e provides a confidential shelter for
organization for c ro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals.
w om en and children w ho have been abused physically,
M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928.
sexually or emotionally, a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in
Portland. O R 97208. 503533-8787.
www nwgapdx com.) 0/04)
advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence.
Metro: Mental Health
Sp an ish speaking available. H o sts to a lesbian and bi
cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain
biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland. O R 972062201.
503-452-5680 www adventuregroup org.) (7/04)
w om en's support group (Crisis: 800-281 2800
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi­
Business: 541-485-8232.) (7/04)
Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com petitive
ing with mental health issu e s such a s depression, anxi­
zation for gay male nalurists/nudtets Potluck social
third Su n day o f every month, (omenpdx@yahoo.com
ety and post-traum atic stre ss disorder Lightly struc­
wwwgeodtes.eom //om enpdx) (7/045
2 0 0 4 W ofk h a d . meet new people and have fun CEfen
503-282-6744 www amazondragons.org 5(7/04)
Portland GLBT Support Group helps people deal
tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi­
ronment. (Jerry 503-666-8059.
portlandgbtsupport@yahoogroups.cow.) (7/04)
dragon boat racing club. Recruiting new m em bers in
the D o u gla s C o u n ty H IV R e so u rce C enter m R oseburg.
( 6 3 0 pm dessert potluck. 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St.
541 -440-276 ) J (7/04)
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
Frontrunner and Walkers is a queer fitness and
social group in Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn­
ing. (9 am. 15th and Agate. D avis 541-3461481 or
Sadie 541-683-2692.)0704)
social chib for ga y m en w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly
The
Eugene Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step fel­
potlucks » id events. G u e sts » e invited to attend two
events before deciding on m em bership (PO Box 3152,
tures for w om en Participants are responsible for pro­
viding their ow n equipm ent and ch o o sin g o u tin gs appro­
and Sunday, w eather perm itting (Noon. W est 20th
Portland, O R 97293-3152. organ_mfo@organ-pdx.org
www organ-pdx.org) (7/04)
priate for their s k i a id fitness level A ll skffl levels w el­
com e (Dawn and Tam 503-659-2782.
Avenue and Polk Street 541587-9689.
kfranken8@yahoo com.) (7 /04)
ncc 1127@hotmail.com.) (7/04)
OUTdoor Group is a fnendly, inclusive bunch of
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ­
al behaviors. Sexual onentation is not an issu e
ples and grou ps in a safe, confidential and supportive
(541 -342 5582. www eugenesaa. com.) (7/04)
PD X Women Riders share a love o f m otorcycling
Bridges Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and
(Strife 112. 20 8 O ak S t. Ashland. Mailing address:
P O B ox 927. Ashland. O R 97520. 541 -4 38 599 0
www.abdellisorg.) (7/04)
Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (O RG A N ) is a
low ship for those w ho are suffering from addictive sexu­
Metro: Arts & Music
h o st to social events and groups. C a t for schedule.
Willamette Valley: Recovery
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
SOCIAL
Southern Oregon: Social
AbdlH-EUis Lambda Community Center plays
Gay M an 's Movie Night is every se co n d Fnday at
are e xpre sse d in abundance in existing queer m en's
mfo@qland org. www qland.org.) (7/04)
St. 541-298-3879 or 5 4 1 5 0 6 2 9 5 1 .
lesbigaygorge@charter n e t) (7/04)
at w om «> w ho ir e to nde W e meet m onthly at Jubttz.
Men Over 40 is a smafi social group that m eets alter­
Willamette Valley: Health
M onday o f every m onth at United C hurch
of C h n st n The Daflbs. V isito rs to the
area welcom e. ( 7 5 0 5 3 0 pm. M E R f t h
by assu n n g values of fun, love, affirm ation and w ellness
social venues M onthly m assage exchange, m atch­
m aking party and men 's dance jam (503-223-8822
Lesbigay Gorge m eets the se co n d
C ascad e Flyers are gay, le sbian and bi aviators,
FO REST Group outings are cooperative adven­
Gay Women's G olf Group w elcom es a l levels
E u ge n e 's
GLBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday
Eugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m ush­
All wom en, bike types and skill levels welcom e. Let’s ail
The
both private an d p ro fe ssio n al, in W ash in gton .
O re go n and sou th e rn B ritish Colum bia. D in n e r
get out and ride together! (viragovyxyn@yahoo com.
o f flayers, (www turfglt1z.com.) (7/04)
m e e tin gs in Portland area. (503-701-7922.
cashyem O yahoo. com
w w w .geoclties.com /casflyers) (7/04)
Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for
cam ping (Kim 541-484-2147 kims@efn.org'
PD X Gourmet Chicks invites w om en older than 30
equestrian activities in the Pacific Northw est. (Denise
w w w outdoorgroup.org.) (7/04)
meet for m ovies, dinners, gam es, cam ping, etc
503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339. kebav@ nkop.com .)
(groups msn.com/pdxgourmetchicks. > (7/04)
(7/04)
groups.yahoo com/gmup/pdxwomennders) (7/04)
room hunting, skiing, hot spnnging and just about any
other activity you can dream up. O ccasion al w eekend
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity while
building bridges and prom oting understanding with the
Coqsure is a social group for people w ho w ere
greater public. H o n o rs and strive s for diversity in its
assign e d a female sex at birth but identify otherw ise
A gay P in o c h le G r o u p invites others to play c a d s
Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples
m em bers, m usic and audiences (503-233-9554
(fem ale to-m de. genderqueer, drag king, e t c ) First
Su n d ays at H obo’s. (6 pm. 120 N W Thud Ave. Mike
at A nkeny Street Stu d io C la sse s for different dance
Willamette Valley: Social
bndgesvocalensemble@yahoo.com
community.oregonSve com /cc/bndges .) (7/04)
Sunday m eetings are open to partners and fam ilies of
503-203-8426.) (7/04)
style s start the first Fnday of each month. Ateo a
Capitr 1 Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social se rv ­
any configuration. (503-471-1515.
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and d is­
(503-2365129
out_dancing@yahoo.com) (7/04)
ice organization serving the rmd-Willamette Valley.
m onthly dance social
grou ps yahoo com/gm up/coqsure ) (7/04)
cu ssio n group for bi and questioning wom en. W om en
support m em bers and volunteers. (503-226-2588.
Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other
o f any age. race, 3b&ty o r cultural origin are encour
OutKayaking Northwest is Portland's gay and le s­
www.saleiTKf.orgJ (7/04)
www.pdxgmc.org.) (7/04)
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
aged to attend. Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings se co n d and
bian se a kayak group exploring the lakes, rivers a x )
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nortauditioned com m u­
afternoon S ig n up on the e-mad list at
www te d m iyke .com /d yke n igh t
fourth Fridays (portlandxwomen@comcast.net.)
(7/04)
bays of the area,
Confluence: Tbe Willamette Valley Mixed
G A L A Chorus rehearses Su n d a ys at Unitarian
Portland Avalanche Rugby Football Chib is for
Univereafist Congregation of Salem (4 5 3 0 p m 5090
(dykerughtporttandOyahoo com.) (7/04)
Portland Leather Men meet every se co n d Saturday
50+ lesbian social group for w om en m eets o n the
for potluck a id socBSzm g M eet men into a leather
gay men interested in team ing to play o r helping on the
sidelines. ( www.avatanchemgby.com. 7 (7/04)
Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confkience@aol.com.
www.confhjencechorus.org.) (7/04)
Portland Gay M en's Chorus is open to singers,
nity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers
and volunteers, (portlandl8ebianchoa@hotmail.com
www.plchoir. org.) (7/04)
third Saturday of the month. (4 -7pm. 503-642-3360 or
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. N o
503-2863575.) (7/04)
dues, n o form al organization, no officers o r board, just
leather socialization for the past 20 years.
som e creative activity M onthly potlucka on the second
Rim Fatales, for single lesbians 35 and older w ho
Friday. (Carl 503-284-2971.) (7/04)
enjoy w atching m ovies (Fourth Saturday
(wwwoutkayakmgnw com ) (7/04)
(503-363-0006. P O Box 663. Salem, O R 9 7 3 0 6 0 6 6 3
Gay Movie Night group ge ts together to
Pacific Coast Yacht Club w elcom es gay and le s­
Eugene s
bian salb oa t a id pow erboat ow ners to cruise the
view and d isc u ss queer films. (7 pm Thursday.
W iam e tte River, Colum bia River and M ultnom ah
Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating
kfranken8@yahoo. com.) (7 /04)
( 360-896-6665. plm9daecway.com.) 0/ 04 )
503-7744116.) (7/04)
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
(503-345-8523. pcydub@earthlink neU (7/04)
outlet to qu e e rs and supportive friends o f varying m usi­
Funny Ladles Tea and Posey Society s a social
m ature gay men and those w ho appreciate them, com ­
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos
cal skffi levels. Perform s a variety of style s from cla ssi­
group for le sb ia n s 35 and older. They m eet for a
es. (P O Box S 384. Portland. O R 97228 503-286-4613
cal to contem porary in annual arid special event co n ­
potkick on the se co n d Saturday o f each m onth. E-m ail
ce rts (503-790-2170 mfo@rcgfb.org www m gfb.otgj
new sletter is free on request. (flatapsOaol com )
(7/04)
or 360-254-1718 pdxphmettrners@yehoo.con
www.geocities.com/pdxphmetuners ) (7/04)
Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men
w ho are artists, w riters or m usicians o r w ho pursue
Rose City Gey Freedom Bend provides an artistic
(7/04)
Metro: General
Asian ft Pacific Islander Lesbians and G ays is
a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay, lesbian and bi
A sia n and Pacific Island ers Activities Include pottucks.
recreational outings and cultural events. Fnendly envi­
offers educational and social program m ing to queer and
group for ga y and bi men to meet, m editate together
nonqueer com m unity on cam pus and beyond. A lso
and socialize (7.30 pm Tuesdays. Dean SidweH
helps with support a id referral se rvice s for people o f a l
503-997€319.) (7/04)
orientations. N o n -P S U students a e w elcom e to attend
Gay M en's Writers' Group is for fiction and nonfic­
activities and m eetings. (4 4 1A South Memorial Center.
tion w nters w ho create for publication o r for pleasure
1825 S W Broadway. 503-725-5681.
queersandallies@ma4.pdx.edu
www.queersandktosspdx.edu) (7/04)
(How ard503-235-7018. rgardens@easystreet co m )
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon s
ronm ent to m eet and connect with other A P I (P O Box
12661. Portland O R 9 7232 apig_pdx@ yahoocom )
the oldest gay, lesbian, bi » id trans social/fund-raising
(7/04)
organization in the state
Bad G M o is a social and educational leather and
B / D / S / M d u b for self-identified w om en with an
e m p h a sis o n safety and education. W o rk sh o p s, tfe
c e ssio n s, e ven ts and parties W om en of afl orienta­
tions and preferences can connect and ask question«
during the
Kinky Woman's Welcom ing Munch at
7 pm e very se co n d Tu esday (503-972-2233
www.pdxbadgtrk.net.) (7/04)
Portland State University Queers and Aides
Gay Meditation Group >8 a casual, nonreligtous
of O regon. M e etings are the
rosecourt.org.)
Rose City Discussion Chib
the largest open pen-
sexual/aitem ative sexuality club in the Northw est, is
Lavender Womyn is a w arm a id frienefly lesbian
gro u p in Salem for support, fun and friendship
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
Association is in its 26th season! M e e ts Su n d a ys at
H ollyw ood Lanes. D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3:30 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Maénq address PO Box 80002.
Portland. OR 972061002. 503 722-0438.
bowtpdx@aol.com. wwwpdxbcwl.com 7(7/04)
G am e nights, bow ing, barbecues, bunco, cam ping,
W lw tlier yo u 're a running novice or a se aso n e d
to eat, chat and w ork on projects of aB kinds. (Diane
541-513-2754.) (7/04)
flag football, etc. (Kim 503581-5102.
www.lavenderwomyn co m ) (7/04)
Lesbian Dance Club of Eugene teaches ongoing
baflroom dance le sso n s (suselynd@ yahoo.com ) (7/04)
Lesbian Sewing Circle m eets in the C orvallis area
marathoner,
Portland Frontrunner« w elcom e gay.
lesbian, bt and trans people of alt abilities and interests.
(Gary mfo@portlandfrontrtinnersorg
www.porttandfrontrunners. org ) ( 7/04)
Marionberry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem for
potlucks and d iscu ssio n of b o o b tou ch tn j on the
gey/tesbian/bi experience (Cary 5 0 3 5 6 3 5 0 3 6
Portland Upstream is a sw im team for the g a y and
m anonberrysabn@ aolcom ) (7/04)
lesbian com m unity that offers coached w orkouts for aB
s k i levels. C om e sw im with the P ip s and im prove your
Rainbow Kennel Club offers a chance to get
health and techniques. Practices a e noon Su n d ays at
together with other gay men and lesbians and thev
Chatauqua B M
swimpdx@yahoo com wwwgeoatrescom/swtmpdx)
d o g s to Eugene. (Boneie 5 4 1 5 8 3 -2 7 9 3 ) (7/04)
Colum bia P ool (7 7 0 ) N
first two M o n d a ys o f each month, (www
open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
(7/04)
safe, sane and co n se n su al M onthly m eetrcgs. w ork
sh o p s and newsletter. (503-972-1869
(7/04)
Jewish Gay M a n 's G ro n p -cal for m eeting time
and place. (503-246-5939 efmmiswQaol com X 7/04)
rcdc@teieport.com. www.mdc.orgJ (7/04)
Rose CRy Softball Association is an adult softball
twice monthly. (saiemfekrwdiipgnxjp@yehoo com.) 0/04)
Scyboyt
league for the gay. lesbian, bt and trans com m unity W e
Together Works Is a confidential group rc McMrcnvfte
is a fun, social gathering fix gay and bi m en
Lsath sr N ight and Red Hanky Social are the first
w ho a e rcterested in 8 healthy vegetarian o r vegan
and third Fndey o f each m onth at O o fs D irty D u ck
lifestyle A variety erf activities and m onthly potlucks o n
(9 pm-mdntght 439 NW Third Ave
503-224-8446 dustm@pac.Ser com.) (7704)
the test Friday (vegtfeguys@aol com ) (7/04)
Tavern
offer an open cbviscn (co-ed) and a w om en’s efivtstoo.
W e are affiliated with the N orth Am erican G a y Am ateur
Athletic A Aance (503552-4769
wwwportlandgaysoftboll.com. www nagae.org.) (7/04)
Salem Fellowship Group is open to gay men in the
greater Saiem area. Potlucks first Saturday, o ty wefks
for queers and B ie r friends to get together for social
events and discu ssions of topics erf mutual interest.
M eet« second and fourth M ondays at First Baptist Church
(7 pm. 125 S E Cowls St. Don 5 0 6 4 3 4 6 2 6 6 7(7/04)