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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 2004)
36 J October 15.2004 outreach HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bradley Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women Also pro vides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron kamrong@bradleyangle o rg ) (7/05) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, con fidential shelter legal and hospital advocacy, safety plan ning and support groups (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197 Business 541-758-0219.)(7/05) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral to survivors o f domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly W heelchar accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (Cnsis 503-654-2288 Business: 503 722-2366)(7/05) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and con fidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24-hour cnsis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, coun seling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www p w c lo rg ) (7/05) Stop Abus« for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 www safe4all org ) (7/05) Metro: Health Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment. 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms Sliding-fees, insur ance welcomed Se habla espanol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash (800-230-7526 w wwp p cw o rg .)(7/05) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance 3 group of teach ers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in address ing their special needs (w w w gayyogaportland.com bart@stonewallschool. org.) (7/05) Metro: General Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit community voice fo r gay. lestxan and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders ActM ttea inctude potfucks. recreational outings and cultural even«. Friendly envi ronment to meet and connect w ith other API (PO Box 12661, Portland. OR 97232 aplg pdx@ yahoo.com) (7/06) 4f Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholes Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8 8 6 8 ) (7/05) B ad G irls >s a social and educational leather and B /D /S /M dub for self-identified women with an empha sis on safety and education W orkshops, discussions, events and parties Women o f a# orientations can con nect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's W e lco m in g M u n ch at 7 pm every second Tuesday (503-972-2233. w w w p d x b o frrk .n e tH im Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholes Anonymous meetings at M etropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 )0 /0 5 ) Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12 step meet ings and monthly clean-and-sober activities for the queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St 503-238-6091 ) (7/05) C ascad e F ly e rs are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in W ashington. Oregon and southern British Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland area (503-701-7922 casHyers@yahoo.com. www geccities com /casftyers) (7/06) Sex Addicts Anonymous > a 12-step program for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual onentation is welcome Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th A ve . Second Floor 503-452-5961. www portlandsaa.org) (7/05) C og s u re is a social group for people who w ee assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-mate, genderqueer. d a g king, etc.). F is t Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration (503-471-1515. group6.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) (7/05) The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer community Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 (503-224-0075 www.asaptx.org.) (7/05) 5 0 ♦ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday o f the month. (4 -7 pm 503-642-3360 or 503-286-3575.) (7/05) Imperial Sovereign Roee Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bt and trans social/fund-rasing organi zation m the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays o f each month, (www rosecourt.orgJ (7/OS) Metro: Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual ly transmitted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk-in Most insur ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee Se habla español (9 am-4 30 pm Monday-Fnday except 12:30- 4 30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for adults and children who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in advocacy center for any victim of domestic violence. Spanish speaking available Hosts a lesbian and bi women's support group (Cnsis: 800-281-2800 Business 541-485-8232.) (7/05) Jewish Gay Men1* Group— please cal for meehng tin » and place (503-246-5939 dm M eri@ ad.com J (7/(B I Keshet Portland la a potiuck group for Jewish mem- bare o f the sexual minorities community and their part ners. spouses and supporters Its purpose Is to help bidd bridges w ith the larger Jewish community. Monthly social, religious and cultural events. (David 503-226-7079. ext. 143(7/05) Leather Night and Red Hanky S erial are the first and third Friday o f each month at G al a Duty Duck Tavern. (9 pm -rndnight 439 N W Third Ave. 503-224-8446 dus5n@paci8er.com )(T/O S) A peer facilitated Lesbian Diecuaaian A Social G ro u p for women o f any age meats fir# and third Wednesdays to talk about changing topics. (6:30-8 pm. BOO NW Sixth Ave. »253. 503-227-0605. nghtonlesboB@yahoo.com.) (7/05) Lesbian« Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group o f women who enpy exploring aS aspects o f the environm ent A ctivities Include bW L e sbi an« with P a g raaa ¡s a a o c ri group for mtd- teetual women and those who want to meet them. (Ia n 503-233-3557 Join ketserv at LesbianswDegrees- $ubscnbe@yahoogroups com ) (7/05) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- identifying women who are into S /M Play parties are held on the second Saturday o f the month (503-231-3992 kM st@ exoite.com . www spiretech.com /--3w ntie/lukihtm 3 (7/05) Men Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays (503-2465795.) (7/05) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi zation for gay male naturists/nudiata. Potkick socei third Sunday o f every month. (omenpdx@yahoo com. w w w .geoates.eom //oirm npdx) (7 /05) The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobos. Come play ca d s and meet the gang. New players always welcome (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave M ke 503-641-7224.) (7/05) Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social and support group fo r bi a id questioning women. (503-347-5817 portandbwom en@ comcastnet. www portiandbiwomen. freeservers.com K7/G 5) Portland Leather Affiance is one o f the largest pansexuai. nonprofit B /D /S /M , leather a id fetish ftfestyie organizations m the Northwest. Regular social and educational opportunities, mdudmg Kinkfest. Leather Bail, kind auctions a id Fa# Vendors Fair. (www.pdideatheraltiance.org.) (7/05) Portland Leather M m meet every second Saturday fo r potiuck and s o c ia ta g . Meet men irtto a leather Mestyie and keep abreast of leather happenings No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board just teatiter aocaSzatiori for foe past 2) yeas. (360-8966665 pkn@dmcway.com.) (1/05) Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcomes gay and les bian satfcoat » id powerboat owners to cruise foe W ifiamette R iver Columbia River » id Multnomah Channel Promotes good fellowship and safe boatmg (www.pcydub.org.) (7/05) Portland Gay t Lesbian Community Bowling Association te in its 27th season1 Meets Sundays at Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ms welcome anytime. (3:30pm 4030 NE Halsey S t Matting address PO Box 42034. Portland. OR 97242. 503-722-0438 pdxbowkHcomcast net www.pdxbowt.com.H7/05) Whether you're a running novice o r a seasoned marathoner, Portland Frontrunners welcomes gey, le s b ^t, bi » id trans people o f all a b itie s » x f interests (G ay mlo@portlandfronlrunt>er$.ory w w w portlaidhoirtrunners.org.) (7/05) Roaotown Ramblers Portland's gay » id lesbian square dance club, dances at matnstre»n and plus lev els (PQ Box 5352. P ortend OR 97228-5352 www rosetow nratTiilen.com .) (7/05) Teem Oregon the umbreSa sports group coordmatmg efforts fo r Outgamea 2006 in M ontreal and Gay Games 2006 r» Chicago, holds montWy meetings fo r those wanting to participate. (503-7363292. www teamoregon20Q6orQ.)( 7/05) R o w City Diacnealcn C M b, foe largest open pan- sexuA/afiemafora sexuafetyefubm foe N orthw est is open to e l onentahons. fetishes and Seetytes that are sale. sane and consensual. Monthly meetings. work- shops a d newsletter. (503-972■ 1369 rcdc@ telepon.com w w w .rcdcorg.H 7/05) Southern Oregon: Social Soyboye Vagatarian Men's Group « a fun. social gathering for gay and ta men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan Sfestyie. A variety o f activi ties and monthly potfucks on the last Friday. (veggieguysOad com ) (7/05) Swesky I f * '■ -< linos is fo r trendy, cerebral, swanky women 21 or better to meet Bie-mind- ed mdMduafs for dnnks, food and good conversation. First and third Sundays (Jom teteervat gwankytfisbiansjxhr-subscnbe@ yahoogroups.com.) (7/05) W e m en o f th e R ive r» . the Portland/Vancouver chapter of Women on Wheels, is a motorcycle dub for a l women who Eke to ride. It meets monfo- iy at Jubite, sponsors riding cW cs and takes day trips (5 pm second Sunday. 10310 N Vancouver Way. www.hevanet.com/cham a/wow3n/0S) ttNMMW W ho g j|4 | H ogjpg E t e A L m M A l l I ila Ji A 444| il. L * L tie iu m g e nows a ponucK m Saturday o f every word» fo r women who love to cook, meet new fnentfe ' and share cuSnary dees and heats. (5 R M T .... (7/057 ia YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual M inorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294- 7440) (7/05) OutKuyaking Northwest is Portland's gay and les bian sea kayak group exploring foe area's lakes, rivers and bays (503231-2632. www outlayakmgnw. com ) (7/05) Taum Tenni« meets Sundays et University o f Portland. AS tevefo o f play welcome Firsttim a la free, subsequent times are S3. Please join us? (8 am-noon 503-516-8329 teamportandiennis@ yahoo com .) (7/06) .............. Portland GLBT Support Group helps people dealing with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder Lightly structured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe environment (Jerry 503-666-8059 gttsupportpdxQ att net ) (7/05) Out Duncing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Stucflo Classes fix different dance styles start the first Friday o f each month; country, swing, tango, cha-cha. etc C a l fo r schedule (503-2365129. outdancmg@ yahoo com. home a t n e t/ -outdancrng.H l 105) Portland Metro Prime Timer» t$ a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together fix social, educational and cnSura! purpos es. (PO & » 58W . Portland, OR 97228. 503-2864613 o r 360-693-5506. pdxprimetimars@yahoo.com. www.gaocitm .com /pdxpnm e5m en.) (7/05) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) is an independent, non-profit network of artists and activists promoting queer men's wellness and HIV/STD prevention by infusing the values o f fun. intimacy and wellness into existing social venues Monthly Men Touching W ith Heart event (503-223-8822 mfo&qland org www gland org.) (7/05) Metro: Mental Health kBkav@nkop.com.) (7/05) a host to social events » « f g r o u ^ S for seheddsT (Surie 112. 208 Oak S t . Ashland. M oling address: PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520. 541-4866990. www.abdeh3.org.HT/05) Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts Gay M ens Movie Night every ¡second Friday » id a Gay Potiuck every last Friday in Rosebung (7 pm movie. 6 8 pm potkick. 832 Highland St. 5 41 -440-2760(7/05) Washington: Social Sodai Group for Single Lesbiens m the Vancouver » ee hosts movies, tfnm g out, camping tnps and more (360-6666227 rammyhead@aol.com3 (7/Ö5) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation > is a queer fitness and sooal group « Eugene that meets every Saturday morn ing. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Davrs 541-3461481 o r S a d * 541683-2692) C im Eugene's G L B T Ten r is G ro u p meets «vary Saturday and Sunday, weather pem Ating. (Noon. W est 20th Avenue a id Polk Street. kfomkBn8@yahoo.com. > (7/05) WiBamette Valley: S o d i Its# I p o B m m $ e im . o f t m » c m w w w ja h m c fjo ry ttim , >!?./ . _ . ®iy ^ Bctwík&í h itA i n - -»-«-■ - rKwng, wawng. Nkfog & 0 ) Box 2261, 97206220; www advertluregrovp o rg ) (7/065 D 4 ». 4 S O C I A L Metro: Arts & Music i seeks to empower and inspire the gey. lesbian and bisexual community while uUwWXJ 00006$ 6no pfTXPOUOg UfwftTSWlCsnQ W vl w t greater pubic. Honors and strive* for diversity in its members, music and audiences. (503-233-9654 bridge$vocalansembk@ y8hoo com comm urdy oregodwe com /cc/bridges) (7 /06 ) > 1 iH M im i B tU fn x r o n n m i I8 a - ^ tê t u U m u t m (l M Jf MJ|m ■ i f » RMMi m ifW T on p ay u io u x e w n ro m a w m j B P » iliB W ffflO IPOVvi 1? P ortlM d Guy M m *« Chorus is open to singers. support members and volunteers. (S03-2262S88 www pdxgmc org.) (7/OS) creatrvtty fix novices end professionals alike Monthly potkicks on foe second Friday (7 p a t Cad 503-284-2971 ) O m Purttand Lesbian Chair ie a noneudfooned corwnu- ™ty choir that welcomes angers supportive members and volunteers. (503-453^117 wwwp kh o t.o rg .) (3¡05) R m u C ity G u y P roufoam B m ri is a performance group fix queers and supportive friends o f varymg must- cal skft ievigb with annuat fa t a id spring concerts. Subgroups include the Roee C ity SvrtiQ I marching band w lfo Sag corpe. C on» »join join usi K 7/0 6) (503-790-2170. i “ ‘ Creative Connection (form erly Red Connecbon) & a social gathering fix gay men who are artist*, w riters or musicians or who pursue some < Noocornmera«!. watching, nature w aks. »chaeofogy. c a n in g , kayaking. star gazing and an occasional ‘ tectum ." No experience necessary. (6 .4 6 8 30pm second Thursday ptem ng m eeting Laurie 503-977-2903 or Vide kxytxrdsong@yehoo.com.) (7/05) The L a i fchm G a rd e n C lu b is a group o f women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, roads, advice and encouragement w hle having a good time. C al or em afi fo r a copy o f foe new sletter and information about upcoming events (Anne 5069092002 lgcO splritone.com .)(7/06) Ie Portland's only out teabant boat teem, providing community, fe- ness and physical strength through com petitive racing. Come paddte w ith m e w n& ror# ana w o t* n w , im w new frwnds » id have Km New mem bers welcome. (Elan 5062824744. www.amaondregona.org.) (7/05) f t » f ur ar i Gro u p outings are cooperative adventures fo r women Participants am responsible fo r prowri- mg thes cwn equipment and choosing outmgs appropri- » e fo r foev s iri and fitness level. A l s k i teveb wel come (Dawn and Tan» $036592782. nccU 270yehoo.com . www geodhes com /ncc f 127/forestpdx 5 (7 /0 S T hai o f player* (www turfgxtr.com .) (7/05) L m M m E g M r ir iM G ro u p gets together fix equestrian acthrittee m the Pacific Northwest. (D ense 503454-3965 Lym 503-777-2339. UmversaSet Congregation of Säern. (4 8 3 0 p m 5090 Center St. AC. 503-364-2370. contkmce@ aoLcom www.con8uencechoru9.org) (7/05) S u g M a 'a GLST M uri» N lg fe t groupgets together every Thursday to view and dwcuss GLBT »m s. (7 pm pm. ix « u ^ if t ^ com .) (7/OS) i « 8 w artnandfrten<iyteebten group in Salem fo r support, fun and friendship. Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, hag foot- b rf. etc. (Kim 503-581-5102 w m rtevendaw om yn.com ) (7/05) M a ^ L uk I u M M ^ W o « lW W W E P a » jy in n i l * .1 . n l A i i t j i k , ¿AS Q « i | rti t f . . J r T iO fiin iy tfl O u t c f F i T’j f pottudw end dtecussion o f books touching on foe gay/lesbian/bi experience (Cary 503-3636036 markynberrysakxi@ool.ccm.) (7/06) The F ila w ik ip Gro u p , a gey men's activity group in the greater S aie ro -K i« » oea. hotde monthly potfucks. city w afts. Kites. movie nijfots » id spe&al events, (aalemfelowstkpgroup@yahoo.oom. www feBowartpgaxjp.org) (V65> To g a tb e r W eska is a confidential group In McMtomriBe fix qua»« and f o r i friende to get together for sociaf everks and discussions o f topics o f mutual interest M eats second end fourth Monday» at First (7 pm. 125 SE Cowls S t Don
