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ÌUOft 18*2004 40 Group fix w om en of any age m eets first and third outreach HEALTH Y W C A of G re a te r P o r t la n d C o u n s e lin g C a n t e r offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, co u Metro: Anti-violence ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environm ent A lso offers a Sexual M inonties W om en B r a d le y - A n g le H o u s e provides em ergency shelter Support G roup on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma for wom an-identified dom estic violence survivors and a Survivor Support G roup on W e dn e sdays (1111 S W support group for wom en battered by w om en A lso pro 10th Ave 503-294 7 4 4 0 )0 / 0 4 ) W e dn e sdays to tab about ch an gxig to p e s (8:30-8 pm 80 0 N W Sixth Ave. 8253 503 -22 7-0605 rightonlesbosdyahoo com.) (7/04) * L e s b ia n s E n jo y in g Nature a n d S c in n c o (LEN S) is a fun-loving group o f w om en w ho enjoy exploring ¡A aspects of the environm ent. Activities indude bad watching, nature w alks, archaeology, cam ping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional "lecture.* N o experience neceasaty. (6-45-8:30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. Ann Richmond 503-287-7124.)a /04) vides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of The Lesbian Garden Club 19 a group o f w om en w ho love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, all gend ers w ho have experienced em otional, physical or seeds, advice and encouragem ent while having a go o d sexual ab use Free, confidential and safe (Kamron kamrong&bradleyangle o rg ) (7/04) Metro: Recovery time Call o r e-mail for a copy of the new sletter and inform ation about upcom ing events. (Kathe 503-909-2002. lgc6spiritone.com .) (7 /04) C la c k a m a s W o m a n 's S e r v ic e s offers shelter, su p E x te n d e d F a m ily ho sts queer-fnendly A lcoholics port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for w om en sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly W heel C hurch of Portland. (5 3 0 pm daily 2400 N E chair acce ssib le TTD. relay calls and collect calls Broadw ay) (7/04) seriously interested in the natural history o f birds, plants and anim als to g o out btrding. botanizing, tracking, etc. accepted (Office 503-722-2366 Crisis Line 5 0 3 6 5 4 2 2 8 8 ) (7/04) L u n c h B u n c h h o sts queer-fnendly A lcoholics Anonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity » id to explore the m eaning of what w e see. (Beth 503-226-7919.) a /04) P o r t la n d W o m e n 's C r i s i s L in a operates a 24-hour C hurch of Portland (Noon daily. I pm Sunday Lesbians with Degrees is a so c ia l gro u p fo r intel c n sis intervention hotline for survivors of dom estic and 2400 N E Broadway.) (7/04) lectual w om en 8nd th o se vrtio w ant to m eet them. sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals for shelter, counseling, support groups and com m unity education. Foreign language translation available (5 0 3 2 3 5 5333 or 8 8 8 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 www unitedway-pdx org/famity/pdxwomenhtml) (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 S E Belmont St 503 238-6091.) ( 7/04) R a in b o w R e c o v e r y is an Al-Anon group with a queer S t o p A b u s e fo r E v e ry o n e ( S A F E ) provides resources for sexual m inorities w ho fall through the cracks of traditional dom estic violence services (PO Box 951, Tualatin. O R 97062 www safe4aff.org/ (7/05) focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of som eone e lse 's dnnking M e e ts w eekly at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. (6 pm Thursday 1244 N E 39th A ve ) (7/04) S e x A d d ic t s A n o n y m o u s is a 12-step program for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A ny Metro: Health gender and sexual orientation is welcom e P la n n e d P a re n th o o d o f th e C o lu m b ia / W illa m e tte (503-452-5961 www .portlandsaa org.) (7/04) M e e ts first and third S a tu rd a ys at D tn gos (6.30 pm. 4 6 12 S E Hawthorne B M 503-307-8982. Join hstserv at Lesbiansw D egrees-subscnbePyahoogroupscom .) (7/04) Lewis ft Clark College's United Sexualities Is a student-run queer-straight alliance open to m em bers of Adventure Group organizes a variety o f activities (us6klcark.edu www kiark edu/~us) (7/04) year round, «eluding hiking, walking, m useum and gar Lulu's Psrvy Playhouse is a social group for self- identifying w om en w ho are into S / M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday o f the month (503-231-3992. Iutukst6excite.com www.sptretech.com /~awntie/ldu.htm /am ) Men Over 40 is a sm all social group that m eets alter tive healthcare, including S T D testing and treatment. 20- nate Thursday evenings (503-246-5795) (7/04) mmute anonym ous H IV tests, annual exam s and condoms. Metro: Sexual Northweet Gender Alliance s a social and support organization for cro ss-d re sse rs » id transsexuals Health centers m southeast and northeast Portland. Gresham , Beaverton, Vancouver. Salm on Creek, Salem The M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t M onthly open m eetings and socials (PO B ox 4928. S T D P r o g r a m offers testing and treatment for sexual and Bend (1-800-230-7526 wwwppcw.org.) (7/05) ly transmitted diseases, H IV testing and hepatitis A and Portland. O R 97208 503-533-8787 www.nwgaprk.com/ (7/04) P o r tla n d G L B T Q Y o g a A llia n c e a group of teach B vaccinations B y appointment or walk in M o st insur e rs from various traditions and studios, helps sexual ance plans accepted; sldm g scale fee S e habla espanol minority and HlV-positrve people find yoga cla sse s that are specifically welcom ing and/or experienced in address (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday except 1 -5 pm Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 503-988-3700 ) ( 7/04) ing their special needs (wwwgayyogaportland com Q u e e r L o v e A c t io n N e tw o rk fo r D is c o v e r y Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi zation for gay male natunsts/nudists. Potluck social Willamette Valley: Health (Q L A N D ) seeks to stop HIV. S T D s and other epidemics disproportionately affecting men who love men by assunng W o m e n s p a c e provides a confidential shelter for values of fun. love, affirmation and w ellness are expressed w om en and children w ho have been ab used physically, den tours, crosa-cuuntiy and downhill skiing, rafting and m ountain biking (P O Box 2201. Portland, O R 97208-2201. w w w .adventuregroip.org/am ) 200 4 W ork hard, m eet new people and have fun Cfifen 503-282-6744 w ww .em azondragonsorg) (7/04) The FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures Tam 503659-2782. ntx11276h otm ai.com /am ) The Gay Woman's Goff Group w elcom es a# levels o f players, (www twfgirtz.com.) (7/04) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian www.geocitescom//omenpdx.) (7/04) activities in the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503654-3865. social club for gay men w ho enjoy being nude M o n ih ly Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples potiucks » id events. G u e sts are Invited to attend two events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box 3152. at A nkeny Street Stucko. C la sse s for different dance Portland. O R 97293-3152. organJnfo6organ-pdx.org. www.organ-pdx.org/ (7/04) m onthly dance social. (503-236-5129. styles start the first Friday of each month, A fso a out_dancing&yahpo.com) (7/04) POX Women Riders share a love o f m otorcycling. OutKayaking Northwest is Portland’s gay and le s All women, bike types and skill levels welcom e L e t's all bian se a kayak group exploring the lakes, nvers end w om en s support group. (Cnsis: 800-281-2800 get out and ride together! (vuagovyxynPyahoo.com. bays o f the area (www outkayakingnw.com/ (7/04) Business 5 4 1-485-8232) (7/04) groups.yahoo.com/group/pdxwomenriders/ (7 /04) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Bridge« Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and inspire E u g e n e S e x A d d ic t s A n o n y m o u s >s a 12-step fel 503-203-8426) (7/04) Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating Cascade Flyers are gay. lesben and bi aviators, both pn- vatc and professional, in Washington, O regon a id southern British Columbia. Dinner m eetings m Portland area. (503-701-7922 cas8yers6 yahoo.com www.geocites.com/casflyers) (7/04) C o q s u re is a social group for people who were assigned genderqueer. drag king, etc.) First Sunday m eetings are open to partners and families of » iy configuration (503-471-1515. groups.yahoo.com/'group/coqsure.) (7/04) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other support m em bers and volunteers (503-226-2588 www pdxgm c.org.) (7/04) Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after Portland Lesbian Choir is a nor auditioned com m u sidelines (www avalancherugby.com/ (7/04) bian sailboat » id pow erboat ow ners to cru ise the a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male. cornmunly.oregonlw.com/cc/brKlges ) (7/04) gay m en interested in learning to play or helping on the A gay Pinochle Group invites others to play cards Su n d ays at H obo's. (6 pm. 120 N W Third A ve Mike bridges and promoting understanding with the greater public. Honors and strives for diversity m its members, music and yahoo.com. PDX Gourmet Chicks invites w om en older than 30 meet fof m ovies, dinners, gam es, cam ping, etc. (groups, m sn com/pdxgourmetchkks.) (7/04) the gay. lesbian » id bisexual community while building audiences. (503-233-9554 bndgesvocatensembleG Portland Avalanche Rugby Football Chib is for Willamette Valley: Recovery (541-342-5582 www eugenesaa com.) (7/04) noon Sign up on the e-mail list at www technodyke.com/ dykemght. !dykenghtportland@yahoo com.) (7/04) Portland Bisexual Woman is a support and d iscu s sion group for bi and questioning w om en W om en of any age, race, ability o r cultural ongm are encouraged to attend Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings second and fourth Fridays, (portlandbiwomen6comc3st.net/ (7/04) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather Pacific Coast Yacht Club w elcom es gay » id les W illam ette River. Colum bia River and Multnom ah (503-345-8523 pcyclub6eanhknk net 7(7/04) Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association is in its 26th season! M e e ts Su n d ays at 4030 N E Halsey St. Mailing address. P O Box 80002. Portland. O R 9 7 2 0 8 1 0 0 2 503-722-0438 bowlpdx6aol.com wwwpdxbowlcom .) (7/04) lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o W hether yo u 're a running novice or a se aso n e d marathoner, leather socialization for the past 20 years. (360-896-6665 plm Pdirtcway com.) (7/04) lesbian, b and trans people o f all abilities and interests. Portland Frontrunners w elcom e gay. (G ary info6portlandfrontrunners.org helps with support and referral se rvice s for people of 3 # o ff» an open division (co-ed) and a w om en's division. W e » e affiliated with the North Am erican G ay Am ateur activities a id m eetings (4 4 1A Smith Memorial Center. Athletic Alliance. (503-552-4769 1825 S W Broadway 503-725-5681. queersandaffies&maipdx. edu. www queersandalkes.pdx.edu/ (7/04) www portlandgaysoftbaffcom www nagaaorg.) (7/04) 503-997-6319.) (7/04) Metro: General Guy M an's Writers' Group is for fiction and nonfic Asian A Pacific lelander Laabiana mid G ays is tion w riters w ho create for publication o r for pleasure Portland State University Queers and Allies Rose City Softball Association Is an adult softball nonqueer com m unity on cam pus and beyond A lso league for the gay, lesbian, bi and trans community. W e sh o p s and new sletter (503-972-1869 rcflt@ fatepori.com . www rcrk.org/ (7/04) S o y b o y s is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men Portland. O R 97232 aplg_pdx6yahoocom / (7/04) M ondays of each month (www.mseccxirt.org.) (7/04) Woman of tho Rivers the Portbnd/Vancauver B a d G lr la is a social and educational leather and Jewieh Guy M an's Group call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939 efraim leviPaol.com /nm ) 503-224-8446 dus0nOpacifier.com.) <7/04) R o s e t o w n R a m b le r s Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at m ainstream and phis lev Eugene s Gay Movie Night group g e ts together to view and d isc u ss queer films. (7 pm Thursday. kfrw ken86yahoocom .) (7/04) Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendy lesbian group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Gam e nights, bowfing, barbecues, bunco, cam ping, flag foot ball. etc (Kim 503-581-5102 www. iavenderwomyn co m ) (7/04) Lesbian Dance Club of Eugene teaches ongoing ballroom dance le sso n s (suseiynd6yehoo com ) (7/04) af w om en w ho Ik e to ride. W e meet m onthly at Jubftz. sp o n so r nding d r ie s and take day trips. (5 pm second *1 the C o rv a is area 541-513-2754/a / 0 4 ) Salon m eets m onthly to Salem for es. in d u in g cued waltz and tw o-step in rounds. Sin gle s M s r io n b e rr y » id couples w elcom e (Patty 503 -23 4-7866 Bob potiucks and d sc u ssio n o f b o o ks touching o n the 503-231-5135 pattyfiench576hotm ail.com /am ) gay/lesben/bi experience. (Cary 503-3636036 Team Tennis m eets Su n d a ys at U niversity o f m anonberrysahn6aol co m ) (7/04) subsequent tim es are $ 3 Please join us! (8am-noon. Rainbow K ennel Club offers a chance to get together with other ga y men and lesbians and their 503-516-8329. teamporttandtennis6yahoo com.) a / 0 4 ) d o g s in Eugene (Bonne S 4 1 6 83 27 93/ a m ) Portland. AS levels of play welcom e. First tim a is free, Sate« FeBeunkip Group is open to gay men in the chapter o f W om en on W heels, is a m otorcycle club for greeter Salem area. Potiucks first Saturday, city walks Central Oregon: Social twice monthly (sahrrfft/»owsNpgroup6ydhoo com/ (7/04) Sunday 10310 N Vancouver W ay www.hevanet.com/chama/wow/ (7/04) S o c ia l group fix M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and hofiday parties M cM m nvU e for qu e e rs » id their fnends to get together Woman Who Cook — d Rs cip s Each - g o holds (541-312-8881.) a m ) for social e ven ts and d sc u ssto n s o f top ics o f mutual a potluck foe first Saturday o f a w ry m onth for wom en I o n n ln ii and th rd Friday o f each m onth at G a i a D irty D uck Tavern. (9 pm-mtdnght. 43 9 N W Third Awe (503 363-0006 P O Box 663. Salem. O R 97308-0663 www sa le m cf.o rg / a m ) RoundsAbout Portland offers social dancing c la ss zation »1 the state of O regon M eetings are the first two (5039722233 wwwpddMdgrb .n e t) ice organization seivtog the nsd-W illam ette Valley. open to a* orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane a id consensual. M onthly m eetings, w ork oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans aocal/fund-rasing organi second Tuesday Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbtan nonprofit social se rv Lesbian Sew ing Circle m eets to meet and connect with other A P I (PO B ox 12661, «fences can connect and a sk que stion s during the N o k y W c m s a 's W e lc o m in g M u c h at 7 pm eveiy www. outdoorgroup. org.) (7/04) to eat, chat and work on projects of afi kinds (Diane ational outings and cultural events Friendy environm ent Ls ether Night and Bud Hanky Social are the first cam ping. (Kim 541-484 2147. kim s6efn org. www rosetownramblers com.) O /04) the last Friday. (veggieguysPaol c o m / a m ) events and parties W om en of a l orientations and pref other activity you can dream up. O ccasional w eekend sexual/alternative sexuality club in the N orthw est is lifestyle. A variety o f activities and m onthly potiucks on B / D / S / M d u b for self identified w om en with an em pha Eugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m ush room hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any els. (P O Box 5352. Portland. O R 97228-5352. Imperial Sovereign Rous Court of Oregon is the s is on safety and education W o rk sh o p s rkscu ssw n s OUT door Group is a fnendly, inclusive bunch of Rota City Discussion Chib, the largest open pan- w ho are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan and Pacific Islanders Activities n d u d e potiucks. recre www geocities, com/swimpdx.) (7 /04) offers educational and social program m ing to queer and (Howard 503 235-7018 rgarden96 easystreet.com.) a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. le sh an and bi A sian Avenue and Polk Street. 541-687-9689 kfranken86yahoo.com.) (7 /04) and techniques. Practices are noon Sundays at Colum bia Pool. (7701 N Chatauqua Blvd. swimpdx6yahoo.com. orientations N o n -P S U students are w elcom e to attend group for gay and bi m en to meet, m editate together G LBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday and Sunday, w e a th » permitting. (Noon W est 20th or 360-693-5506. pdxpnmehmers6yahoo.com. www geocihes. com/pdxprimetimers) (7/05) 503-774-6116.) (7/04) and socialize. (7 3 0 pm Tuesdays Dean Sidweli S a r k 5 4 1 6 8 3 2 6 9 2 / (7/04) Eu ge n e 's Center St. N E 503364-2370. confbence6aol com www.conf1uencechorus.org/a 104) enjoy w atching m ovies. (Fourth Saturday Gay Meditation Group is a casual, nonreligrous social group to Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn ing. (9am. 15th and Agate. Davis 5 41-3481481 or levels. Com e swim with the Pups and improve your health w ho are artists, w riters or m usicians or w ho pursue som e creative activity M onthly potiucks on the second (503-790-2170. mfoPrcgfb.org www rcgfb.org) (7/04) Frontrunner and Walkers is a queer fitness and es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228. 503-286-4613 F ilm F a t a le s for single lesbians 3 5 and older w ho to contem porary in annual and special event concerts. Physical Recreation Universatlst C ongregation of Salem (4 -6 3 0 pm. 5090 Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men cal skill levels Perform s a variety o f styles from classical W illam ette Valley: Portland Upstream is a swim team for the gay and les- 503-286-3575.) 0/ 04 ) group for lesbians 3 5 and older They meet for a potluck (6.30 pm dessert potluck. 7 pm movie. 83 2 Highland St. 541-440-mi.)am) b i» i community that offers coached w orkouts for all skill third Saturday of the month. (4 -7pm 503-642-3360 or on the Second Saturday of each month. E-mail new s letter is free on request. (8ataps6 aot.com .)a m Movie Night is every se co n d Friday at mature gay men and those w ho appreciate them, com www plchoir org.) (7/04) Rose City Gay Freedom Band provides an autistic ’ s ing together for social, educational and cultural pu rpos and volunteers (portlandlesbianchoiiPhotmail.com outlet to queers and supportive friends of varying m usi m Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses Su n d ays at Unitarian 5 0 + le s b ia n s o c ia l g r o u p for w om en m eets on the Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social Gay M the D ougtos C ounty H IV R e so u rce C e n t» in R ose bu rg wwwportlandfrontrunners org.) (7/04) mty choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers Friday. (Carl 503-284-2971.)( 7/04) I, siebds Community Center plays H ollyw ood Lanes D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3 3 0 pm. dues, no form al organization, no officers or board, just Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for A b d iR - D b Lynn 503-777-2339. kekev6rdm p.com /am ) Sp an ish speaking available H o sts to a lesbian and bi al behaviors Sexual orientation is got an issu e Southern Oregon: Social (Suite 112. 208 Oak S i . Ashland Mating address P O Box 927. Ashland. O R 97520 541-4886990. wwwabdeffls.org.) (7/04) skill a id fitness level. AS s k i levels welcome. (Dawn and (503223-8822 mfo&qland org. www gland org.) (7/04) ronment (Jerry 503-666-8059 portlandglbtsupport&yahoogroups com ) (7/04) lesbigaygorge6charter.net.) (7/04) own equipment a id choosing outings appropriate fof their Monthly matchmaking party and men s dance jam low ship for those w ho are suffenng from addictive se xu 541298-3879 or 541506-2951 host to ao d a l events and groups. C all for schedule sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in ety and post-traum atic stre ss disorder. Lightly struc tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi month at Urated Church of C h rist« The Dates. Vlsrtors to the area welcome. (7.30-8:30pm. 111E Fifth St. forw om w i. Participants are responsible for providing (her advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence. P o r t la n d G L B T S u p p o r t G r o u p helps people deal mg with mental health issu e s such as depression, anxi Leabigay Gorge m eets the second M onday of every dragon boat racing club. Recruiting new m em bers in in abundance in existing queer m en's social venues Metro: Mental Health including potiucks, dances and drum m ing circles. (5 4 1-317-8457/ (7/04) Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com petitive third Su n d ay o f every month, (omenpdx6yahoo.com. Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (O RG A N ) is a bart@stonewallschool org.) (7/04) M etro: Physical Recreation the larger Portland community, especially students provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproduc Sliding-fees, insurance welcom ed S e habla espariol Gay Eugene artist Mika Walsh Is included in this year's Around Oregon Annual at the Corvallis Arts Center w ho love to cook, eat, meet new friends and share great food. (503-356-9662. ¡vrPpcej o o r n / a m ) pay end bi « on m central O regon o r teOWWw t ^ — o - g — o — — o . uxi I a / wuia earn a f lesbian, tx and trans w om en for m onthly activities. Together W orks is a confidential group n interest M e e ts se co n d and fourth M o n d a ys at First Baptist Church. (7 pm. I X S E Courts St. Don 5 0 3 -4 3 4 6 2 6 6 ) a m )
