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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)
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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 ^ —
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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 )