30 jUSt OUt ’ august 20.2004
A peer facilitated Lesbian Discussion &
Rosetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lea-
Social Group for women of any age meets
toan square dance dub. dances at mainstream and
first and third Wednesdays to talk aba.it changing
plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR
topics. (6.30-8 pm 800 NW Sixth Ave 4253
97228-5352. www.rose(jwnramblerscom )(l/04)
503-227-0605 nghtoNesbosffyiiioo.com.)
RoundsAbout Portland offers social dancing
(7/05)
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House aovides emergency shelter
for woman-identified domestic violence survivors and a
and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environ
ment Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support
Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Surviva
Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave
503-294 7440 ) (1/05)
classes, including cued waltz and two-step in
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science
rounds. Singles and couples welcome. (Patty
(LENS) is a fan-tovfog group of women who
503-234-7868. Bob503-231-5135 pat-
enjoy exploring all aspects of the environment
tyfrench57ffhotmarl.com.) (7/04)
Activities mclude bird watching, nature walks,
support group for women battered by women Also pro
sary. <645-8.30 pm second Thursday planning
vides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of
meeting. Ann Richmond 503-287-7124 )(1/W)
Metro: Recovery
all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or
sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron
Extended Family hosts queer fnendly Alcoholics
kamrongffbradleyangleorg.) (7/05)
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of
wchaeotagy, camping, kayaking, star gazing and
Portland. AH levels of play welcome Fast time is
an occasional “lecture.'' No experience neces
Church of Portland (5:30 pm daily 2400 NE
Broadway) (7/04)
free, subsequent times are $3. Please join us!
(8xn-ncon 503-5168329 teamportland
tenmsffyuhoo.com 1(7/05)
The Lesbian Garden Club is e group of
women who love gardens and gardening. They
exchange plants, seeds, advice and encourage
ment white having a good time Cai a e-mai tor
Central Oregon: Social
a copy of the newsletter and jntormation about
Social group for gny Md M MM in central
Oregon Maithly (tinners, anwi barbecue end
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly Wheel
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics
upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-20(32
chair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Iqcffspimonecorn) (7/04)
accepted (Office 503-7222366 Crisis Line
Church of Portland (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday
503654 2288 ) (7105)
2400 NE Broadway) (7/04)
hokday pates. (541 -312-8881.) (7/04)
Lesbian Nataralat Network forming for
women seriously interested in the natural history
LeaMgay Gorge meets the second Monday of
every month at United Church of Christ io The
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates a 24-hour
Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step meet
of torrid plants and arwnals to go out birtfag.
Dates. Visitors to the area welcome.
cnsis intervention hotline for survivors of domestic and
ings and monthly clean and sober activities for the
(7.3O8.-30pm. HtEfiffcSt 541-298-3829or
sexual violence and provides information and referrals
for shelter, counseling, support groups and community
queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St
botarazing. trackfog, etc. aid to expfore the mean-
fog of what we see. (Beth 503^267919.) (7/04)
503-238-6091) (7/04)
education Foreign language translation available
(503 235-5333 or 888 235-5333
www unitedway pdx org/famify/pdxwomen html.) (7/04)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides
Rainbow Recovery is an Al-Anon group with a queer
intellectual women and (hose who wart to meet
focus fa those seeking to recover from the effects of some
them. (Cat 503-307-8^2 or Lam 503-233-3557
one else s dnnking Meets weekly at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church (6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave.) (7/04)
Join Maerv at L^bianwDegrees-atiiscfiiaO
resources fa sexual minorities who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box
951. Tualatin. OR 97062 www safe4aM org ) (7/05)
yahoc^xjps.com.Xl/OS)
Sex Addict* Anonymous is a 12-step program fa
Lawte & CWk CeRepe\i (MM
those suffenng from addictive sexual behavias Any
SexaMMee is a student run queer- straight
gender and sexual orientation is welcome
(503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) (T/05)
Opto» IO
OF
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cornnutfmy, especiasy stuuenis u/wcKwiciuv.
WWW lciark.edu/~ue.) n.W)
Metro: Health
The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services
is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment
Lute's Feruy Fteybeuta is a social group for seif-
Planned Parenthood of the
program specificaHy fa the queer community Safe,
Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and
respectful, confidential and effective since 1986
affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including
(503-224-0075. www asapb^rg.) (7/05)
tovnwywjg wontw who are mw o/v.
peruos
held on the second Saturday <rf the month
(503-231-^92. Mistffexcite.com
STD testing and treatment. 20-minute anonymous HIV
www. gNretech.corir/-awntre/1uluhim.)(7nS)
tests, annual exams and condoms Sliding-fees, msur
M m Owr 4B is a small, soddiy sqipattre 9oup
ance welcomed Se habla espanol Health centers in
Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham. Beaver
ton. Salmon Creek, Salem. Bend and Vancouver. Wash
(800230 7526 www ppcw org) (7/05)
Metro: Sexual
Tht Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers testing and treatment for sexually trans
that meets second and fourth Thursdays.
(503-248-57953 (7/05)
chapter of Women on Wheels, is a motorcycle dub far
sponsxxrfoBngctirtc««nd take day tnps. (5 pm second
Sunday. 10310 N Vancouver Wey
organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. Monthly *
wwwbevanetcorn/charna/'wawJtl/OA)
mitted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccina
ers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual
tions By appointment or walk-in Most insurance plans
minonty and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that
accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espanol (9 am-
are specifically welcoming and/a experienced in address
430 pm Monday-Friday except 1230-430 pm Wednesday
Oregon M m Enjoying Naturism is 0 social or
ing their special needs (www gayyogaport land com
bartffstonewallschoolorg) (7/05)
426 SW Stark St . Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.) (7/05)
ganization for gay male naturista/nwfets. Potfack social
open meetings and eociais. (PO Box 4928. Potdand. OR
97208 503 533-878? www nwgapdx com )D.W
Washington: Social
a« wonw who IBre to ride. We meat mgntMy at Jubrtz,
Norttasea* GoMer Mteaee is a sooai and
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance. a group of teach
W mbm Whs Cook amt Recipe ExchMge holds
Vancouw^tiosfc^ktes, (bung out.'campingMpt I
and mae (360-6666227. rarrmyheartffaoi com.) (7/0$)
b
potluck the first Saturday of every month fa women who
love to cook, meet new friends and stiare cuhnary rfees
and treats (503-330-9629 jayveerffcomcast.net)<7■'(&)
Willamette Valley: Physical
Recreation
third Sunday of every month (omenpdxffyahoc-com
wwwgeocties.com//omer^xix.} (7/05)
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery
(Q-LAND) is an independent, non-profit network of
541-506-2« 1.) 17/04)
Lesbians wM DofMM is a soato group far
Metro: Physical Recreation
FrontrunMre and Wniker»,? a queer fitness and
Willamette Valley: Health
Oregon ItegteMl Gay Md Naked (ORGAN) is a
and HIV/STD prevention by infusing the values of fun.
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
potlucks and events. Guests are invited to attend two
intimacy and wellness into existing social venues
adults and children who have been abused physically,
events before deciding on membership. (PO Box 3152.
year round, including Mong, walking, museum and gar
Monthly Men Touching With Heart event
sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in
Portland OR 97293-3152 orgen^infofforgampdx org
den tours, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and
Eugene's GLBT Tumi» Group meets every Saturday
(503-223-8822 mfoffqlandorg www qlandorg.) (7/05)
advocacy center for any victim of domestic violence
www.organ-pdx.org) (7/04)
mountain biking. (PO Box 2201, Portland. OR
and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon. West 20th
97208-2201 www adventure^ouporgJ 0/04)
Avenue and Polk Street. 5416879689
artists and activists promoting queer men's wellness
Spanish speaking available Hosts a lesbian and bi
women's support group (Crisis. 800-281-2800
Metro: Mental Health
Business 541-485-8232 7(7/05)
Portland GLBT Support Group helps people dealing
with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and
post-traumatic stress disader Lightly structured activities,
group chats and e-mail offer a safe environment (Jerry
503666-8059 glbtsupportpdxffatt net) (7 /05)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step fel
social club fa gay men who enjoy' being nude. Monthly
Adventure Group aganizes a variety of activities
PDX Gourmet Chicks invites women older than 30
to meet for movies, dinners, games, campfog, etc
(grajps7nsn.com/prixgourmetch1cksJ (7/04)
Amazon Dragons PaddKng Club is Portland's only
out iestwi dragon boat team, providing community, fit
new fnends and have fun New members welcome.
always welcome (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave. Mike
(Efen 503-2826744 www amazondragons org.) (7/05)
camping. (Kim 541-484-2147 kimsffefn.org.
503-641-7224 )(7/05)
The FOREST Group outings are cooperative adven
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
al behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issue
bi and questioning women that meets every second and
(541 -342 5582 www eugenesaa.com.) (7/04)
fourth Friday of the month at Cyberccfoo Cafe. Women
ing their own equipment and choosing outings appt opri
ate fa therc skt8 and fitness level. AS ski levels welcome
(Dawn and Temi 503659-2782 nccl 127ffytrhoo.com.
of any age. race, ability a cultural algin are encouraged
Tuesday (503-972-2233 www.pdxbadgiris net >(7/04)
to attend (7-9 pm 2130 NE Broadway,
porttandbrwomenff comcast.net.
www.portlandbiwomen freeservers com) (7/05)
Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
the gey. lesbian and bisexual community while bulking
private and professional, to Washington. Oregon and
lifestyle aganizations in the Northwest Regular social
bridges and promoting understanding with the greater ptibkc
Honors and strives fa diversity n its members, music and
southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings m Portland
and educational opportunities, including KinkFest
area (503-701-7922. casftyersffyahoo.com
Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Fas
audences (5032339554. bndgesvocalensembleff
wwwgeocities.com/cas6yers) (7/05)
(www.pdxleethertd&ance.org) (7/05)
Cog sure is a social group fa people who were assigned
Portland Leather Men meet every secaid Saturday
a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male.
fa potluck and socializing Meet men into a leather
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers,
The Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes aH levels
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for
equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest (Denise
503-654-3865. Lvnn 503-777-2339. kelravffrdrop.com.)
n/05)
Out Dancing teaches dancing fa seme-sex couples
at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes fa different dance
3tytes start foe first Friday of each month: country,
swing tango, cha-cha. etc Call for schedule
genderqueer drag ¡ting, etc .) First Sunday meetings are
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings No
wwwpdxgmc org.) (7/05)
open to partners and families of any configuratiai
dues, no formal organization, no officers a board, ¡ust
(503-236-5129. out_dancingffyahoo com
(503-4714515. groups.yahoo com/group/coqsure.) (7 tO5)
leather socialization fa the past 21 years.
hnme.itt.net/-outdanong ) (7/05)
nity choir that welcomes singers, supportive members
and volunteers (portlandestxanchoirffhotmatl com
(360-8966665. plmffdirecway com.) 0/06)
Dyke Night Portland takes over e bar every other
Saturday night and a wffeetKwse every other Sunday
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group fa
www. plchoir org) (7 /05)
afternoon. Sign up on the e-mad het at
mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com
www.teohnodyke.com/dykenight
idyhenightportianr^yahoo.com) (7/04)
ing toother fa social, educational and cultwaf purpos
Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a
soaal gathering for gey men who are artists. writers a
musicians a who pursue some creetee activity.
Noncommercial nonjudgmental. supporting personal ere
50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the
OutKayaking Northwest is Portland's gay and Ies-
toan sea kayak group exploring the lakes, rwers and
bays of the area (www outkayakingnw com.) (7/04)
Portland Avalanche Rugby Football Club >s for
es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228.503-2864613
gay men interested m learning to play a helping on the
or 360-693-5506 pdxpnmehmersffyahoo com
sidelines, (wwwevaiancherugby com ) (7/04)
www.geiXfties.condpdxpnmetimers )(7/(6)
Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcomes gay and les
third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503-642 3360 or
Willamette Valley: Social
Capitol Forum is a gay/lesban nonprofit 3oaal serv
support members and volunteers (503-2262588
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudttioned commu
www.outdoorgroup.org.) (7 z04)
ice organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley
(503 363-0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663.
of playas (www. turfgirtz.com.) (7/04)
Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and inspire
Eugene people who go tokmg, hiking, skating, mush
www geocitres com.'hc.c1127/forestpdx) (7/05)
Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest
pansexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M leather and fetish
yahoo com. amrrmNaegi*i^can/c<ybndp^J(7/04)
OUTdoor Group is a fnendly. inclusive bunch of
Come play cards and meet the gang. New ptayera
offers sliding fee scale counseling fa individuals, couples
Metro: Arts & Music
kfrankenBffyahoo com.) (7/04)
room hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any
other activity you can dream up Occasional weekend
tures fa women. Participants are respaistóe for provid
ences can connect and ask questions dunng the Kinky
Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second
Sadie 541683-2692.) (1/05)
The gay PinocMe Group meets Sundays at Hobos
Portland Biaexual Womea is a discussion group fa
events and parties Women of all orientations and prefer
ing. (9 am. 15 th and Agate Davis 541-345-1481 or
ness aid physical strength through competitive racing
Come paddle with the Amazons and work hard, make
lowship fa those who are suffenng from addictive sexu
SOCIAL
social group m Eugene that meets ev«y Saturday room
www salemcf.org.) (7/05)
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus lehearees Sundays at Unitarian
Unwraalist Con^-egation of Setem. (46.30pm. 5090
Center St. NE. 503-364-2370 confluenceffaoi.com
www confluencechonis.arg.) (7/04)
Eugene's Gay Mavie Night group gets together to
view and discuss queer films (7 pm Thursday
kfrankm8ffyahoo comJ (7/04)
Lavender Womyn is a warm and fnendly lesbian
group in Salem fa suppat. fun and friendship. Game
nights, bowing, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag foot
ball. etc (Kim 503-581-5102.
www.lavenderwomyn.com.) (1/05)
Lesbian Dance Club of Eugene teaches ongoing
ballroom dance lessons (susefyndffyehoo.com.) (7/04)
Lesbian Sewing Circle meets in the CovaSis area
to eat. chat and work on orojects of all kinds. tDiane
Portland State University Queers and Allie«
bian sateoat and powerboat owners to cruise the
offera educational and eoaal programming to queer
Wfflamette River. Columbia River and Multnomah
and nonqueer community on campus and beyond Also
helps with support and referral services for people of
Channel Promotes good fefiowship and safe boatfog
Marionberry Salon meets monthly m Salem fa
(wwwpeydub. org.) (7/05)
potlucks and (fiscussai of books touching on the
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
gay/leebon/biexpenerve (Cary 503 363-6036
marianbenysalonffaol.com.) (7/05)
group fa lesbians 35 and older. They meet fa a potluck
attend activities and meetings. (441A Smith Memorial
Center. 1825 SW Broadway 503-725-5681.
on the second Saturday of each month. E-mail news
•jueersandNhesffmai pdxedu
letter is free on request (fetapsffaol com) (1/04)
www cfiieersxidatltes.pdx.edu.) (7/04)
Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ms wefcane anytime (330 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address: PO Box 80002.
Imperial Sovereign R om Court of Oregon 13 the
Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan-
Metro: General
oldest gay lesbian. bi and trans social/fund-rasing organt
'.exual/alternative sexuaSty club in the Northwest, is
open to aS orientations, fetishes and Westyles that are
Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays a a
Mondays of each month (www roeecourt.orgJ (7/04)
□tivity fa novices and professionals akke Monthly potlucks
on tiie second Friday (7 pm. Cart 503-2842971.) (7/06)
503-286-3575.) (7/04)
Film Fatal«« fa single lesbians 35 and okter who
R om City Gay Freedom Band is a performance
group fa queers and supportive trends of varying musi
enjoy watching movies (Fourth Saturday
503-7746116 )(7/04)
cal skill levels with annual fall and spring concerts
Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a
marchmg bend with flag corps. Come jom u»1
(503 790-2170. infoffregfborg www regfb org ) <1/05)
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society 13 a social
ration in the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two
nonprofit community voice for gay, lesbian and to Asian
and Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks, recre
Jewish Gay Men's Group -please call for meeting
ational outings and cultural events Fnenctiy environment
time and place. (503-2465939. efratmlevi&aoi com.)
to meet and connect with other API (PO Box 12661.
(7/05)
Portland OR 97232 apigpdx&ynhoc com) (7/05)
all otentations Non PSU students are welcome to
Association 13 in its 26th 3easoni Meets Sundays at
Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-722-0438.
bowtpdxffaol.com www pdxbmd.com) (7/04)
541-5132754.)(T/04)
Rainbow Kennel Club offers a choice to get
together with other gay men and lesbians and the*
dogs in Eugene (Bonne 541683-2793.) (7/04)
The Fellowship Group a gay men's activity group
fo the greater Satem Keizer area holds maithly
safe, sane and coisensuel Monthly meetings, work
Whether you're a running novice a a seasoned marathoner,
Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, to and
shops and newsletter (503-972-1869
trans people of ai abilities and interests (Gary infoffport
events (saiemfetowshrpgroupffyahoo com.
rcdcffteleport.com www rcdc.org.)(7/04)
iandfrontrunners.org www portiandfrootrunners org) (1/05)
www feHowsNpgroup.org) (7/«)
Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group 3 a fan. social
Rose City Softball Association is an adult softbaS
Together Works is a confidential group n
gathenng fa gay and to men who are interested fo a
league for the gay. lesbian, to and trans community We
offer an open division (co-ed) and a women's division
M< MmnviHe fa queers and their friends to get together
fa social events and ctiscusatons of topics of mutual
potlucks, city walks, hikes movie nights and special
Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first
healthy vegetarian a vegan lifestyle A variety of activi
Bad GM* s a social and educational leather and
and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck
ties and monthly potlucks on the Ia3t Friday
We are affiliated with the North Amencan Gay Amateur
B/D/S'M club for self identified women with an empha
Twem (9 pm-mkinight 439 NW Thtrd Ave
(veggieguysffaoi com.) (7/05)
Athletic Altercie 1503-5524769
interest Meets second and fourth Mondays at First
Baptist Church. (7 pm. 125 SE Cords St Don
sis on safoty and education Workshops cfocussions
503-224-8446 dustinffpactfrer com.) (1'05)
www.porttandgaysoftbel com vwvw.nagaaorg.)(l/04)
503434-6266) (1/05)