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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 2005)
^HEALTH Metro: Antirviolence Bradley Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women Also provides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron kamrong@bradleyangleorg.)(7/05) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual mmonties 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 serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24 hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups (Crisis 541 754-0110 or 800 927-0197 Business 541 758-0219.) (7/05) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (Crisis 503 654 2288 Business. 503722 2366X7/05) teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com bartQstonewallschool org.) (7/05) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www.pwcl org.) (7/05) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while building bridges and promoting understanding with the greater public Honors and strives for diversity in its members, music and audiences (503-233-9554. bridgesvocalensemble@yahoo com. community oregonlhre.com/cc/bndges) (7/05) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588. www pdxgmc.org.) (7/05) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453-4117 wwwplchoir.org) (7/05) Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental. supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike. Monthly potkicks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Cad 503284-2971J (7/05) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skiH levels with annual fall and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing bend and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! (503-790-2170 info@rcgfb org wwwregfy orgX7/(J5) Metro: General Asian A Pacific Mender Lesbian* and Gaya is a nonprofit community voice for gay lesl and bi Asian and Pacific Wanders. ActMies include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events. Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API. (AD Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232 aplgjdx@yahoo.com. )(7/05) ... Bad GM* is a 3ooal and educational leather and B/D/S/M club fur self identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions. events and parties. Women of all orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kbky Wan**** BMcemlnf Mtmcb at 7 pm eveiy second Tuesday (5039722233 www.pdxbadgris.net) (7/05) Caacad* Flyur* are gay. lesbian end bi aviators, both private end professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area (503 701-7922 caeflyers9ydhoo.com. www geocaiea. com/casdyera. > (7/05) Christian gay and l**M*n singia* MH* «taly/wcta group forming for those «their 30s and 40s interested »' braking end strengthening tettfonships iyohn316pdx@yahoocom)(7/(y5) Caqaora is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female to-male. genderqueer, drag king, eft.) First Sunday meetings are Open to partners and famtfees of Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer fnendly Alcoholics The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services is Oregon's only alcohol and drag addiction treatment program specifically for the queer community Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. (503224 0075. www asaptx org.) (7/05) Metro: Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexu ally transmitted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk in Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla español (9 am-4 30 pm Monday-Fnday except 12 30-4:30pm Wednesday 426 SWStark St.. Sixth Floor. 503 988 3700X7/05) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a confidential ehelter 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 (Crisis. 800281-2800 Business: 541 485-8232) (7/05) Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (530 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 503 281 8868) (7/05) Lunch Bunch hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-2818868X7/05) Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step meetings and monthly clean-and-sober activities for the queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St. 503 238-6091X7/05) 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 of fun. intimacy and wellness into existing social venues Monthly Men Touching With Heart event (503 223-8822 mtoOqland org www qland org ) (7/05) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step program for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual orientation 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 Ave. Second Floor 503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) (7 /05) organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (www.rosecourt.org) (7/05) dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just teatfier socialization for the past 21 years (360 896 6665 ptm@dtrecwey com.) (7/05) Jewish Gay Men's Group-please coil for meeting time and place (503-2465939 efraimlevi@aol.com) (7/05) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, commg together for social, educational and cultura! purposes (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-2864613 or 3606935506 pdxpnmettmeis@yahoo com www geocities.com/pdxprime6mers X7/Q5) Keshet Portland is a potluck group for Jewish mem bers of the sexual minorities community and their part ners. spouses and supporters Its purpose is to help build bodges with the larger Jewish community. Monthly social, refegtous and cultural events. (David 503 226-7079. ext 14.X7/05) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern (9 pm midnight 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446. duBtin@pacifier.com.) (7 /05) A peer-facfttated Lesbian Discussion & Social Group for women of any age meets first and third Wednesdays to talk about changing topics. (6:30-8>pm. 800 NW Sixth Ave 4253.503-227 0605 iightonlesbosvfyahoo.com )(7/O5) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) Kt a fun-loving group of women who enjoy expfonng all aspects of foe environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing end an occasional ’lecture " No experience necessary. (6:45830pm aecond Thursday planning meeting. Laune 503-977-2903 or Veto htcybtrdsong@yahoo.com.) (7/05) The Lesbian Garden Chib is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a goed time. Cal a e-mail for a copy of foe newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Peggy 503 909-2002. Igc@spritone.com) (7/05) Lesbians arftb Degree* ¡a a social group for mteltectuai women and those who want to meet them (Lam 503-233-3557. Join hstserv at LeebhrnswE/e^ees 8ubscribe@yahoogroi^> com.) <7 /05) Lirfu’s Peruy Maybouse is a social group for sefoidenNying women who are into S/M. Ptoy parties are held on foe second Saturday of the month. (5032313992 hMist@excite.com www.sfxetech.com/--awntie/luluhtm) (7/05) Men Oeer 40 kt a enui.socieBy supportive jyoup that meets second and fourth Thursdays. (503 2465795) (7/05) ■***&4**aS*^^b raMMwlewwWw izx IS q tAri-sl SQC tc I »rqfm&tion for gay mate neturtsts/nufosts Potluck sociel third Sunday of every month, (omenpdtf@yahoo.com www.geoc.ites com//omenpdx.) (7/05) The gey HnocM* Grasp meets Sundays at Hobos Come play caerfe and meet foe gang New players always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave. MM 503641-72243(3/05) Ooritout OMuwei W qmmw is e dfecusston. social and support group for br and quesbowg women. (503-M7-S8I7. pcrflandbwomen4komcast.net. wwwportlancSywomen.Meaereem com )(1!(X>) any configuration (503-471-1515. gmupe.^hoocom/group/coqsure ?(7/05) UMber AK mm is one of foe Ingest pansexual, nonprofit B/D/S/M. leather and fetish lifestyle organizations m foe Northwest. Regular social and educational opportunities, including KmkFest. 50+ i**M*n social gravi» for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7pm 503642 3360 or 5032863575X7/05) Leather BaS kind auctxms and Fail Vendors Fan (www ptbMheraMnce.org) (7/06) the oldest gey, lesbian, bi and trans socld/fufflMsmg 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 Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294 7440) (7/05) 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 wwwppcw org) (7/ 05) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence Metro: Mental Health PorttaM L**th*r M m meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather Hfrtetyfe and keep abreast of leather happenings. No Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pansexual/aftemative sexuality club m the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, woikshops and newsletter. (503972-1869 rcdcQtMportcom. www.rcdc.org )(7106) Boyboy* Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men who sre interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan Mestyie Avsnetyof activities and monthly potkicks on the last Friday (veggteguys@nol.comJ (7/Q5) Women on Wheels Motorcycle Club meets monthly at Elmer's, sponsors riding dimes and takes day tops (7. 15 pm second Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Road, www hevBnet.com/chama/wdw) (7/05) Women Who Cook and Recfoe Exchange holds a potluck foe fest Saturday of every month for women who Iwe to cook, meet new friends and share culinary ideas and treats (503330-9629. jayveer@comc3st.net.) (7/05) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventar* Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill stemg. rafting and mountain biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201. www adventutegrot$.otg.) 0/06) Amaxon Dragon* PaddHng Chib fe Portland's only out lesbian dragon boot team, providing community, fitness and physèd strength through con^etfove racing. Come paddle with the Amazons and work had. nteke new friends and have fon. New members welcome. (Ben 503282-6744 www.amamndragnn9.org.) (7/OS) Mike Daisey recounts his 21 Dog Years working for Amazon.com through Feb. 6 at Winningstad Theatre lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to emise the Willamette River. Columbia River and Multnomah Channel. Promotes good fefciwstup and safe boating (www.pcyciub.org )(7/05) Portbmd Gay * Lesbian Community Bowling Association is m ite 27th season! Meets Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Drop-ms welcome anytime (3-30 pm. 4030NEHaheySt Mating address PO Box 42034. Portland. OR 97242.503 722-0438. pdxbowl@cumcast.net. www odxbowl.com > (7/05) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Froittnmnor* welcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests (Gary nfoOportlandfrontrunners org www.potdalndfmntrurmers.orgJ (7/(&) RoaMown R mi M m *. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 972285352 www rosetownrambkrs com) (7/05) mmmi the urnbrslls sports coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those Warn Tawita meets Suidaye M Unwer^y of Portland All tevete of play welcome first time is free, subseazent times we $3. Pteaee join uel (8 ammoon. 5035188329. The Gay W orim ** G o N Qraop welcomes a* levels of player8.1www.lurfgxiz com .H7/05) Southern Oregon: Social L m M m EgueaMM Group gets together for equestnan activities In tt « Pacific Northwest (Demae 5036543X5 Lym 503777-2339 Mmv@rdrop.com.) (7/06) LtMibcfai OcMMHvniRy CW hi I nw pisys host to socal events and groups. Call for schecMe. (Sate 112.208M St, Ashland MdM)address POBox927. Ashland. OR97520. 541-488-6990. www,abdeM.org.)(7/(35i vumayavmg vvonnwesi « r oniBnu « qoy ano lesbian set> kayak group exptonng the area s lakes, nvers and beys (503-231 2632 www.odkayaiangnw.cgmJ (7/05) IfocBte Coaat Ybaht CSafe w^oomes gay and Frontrunners and Walker* is a queer fitness end social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morning (9 am. 15th and Agate. Daws 541345 1481 or Sadie 541683 2692X7 /05) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon West 20th Avenue and Polk Street kh.3nken8@y^oo.comJt7/05) Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Fatwa te a gay.’lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving foe mid-Willamette VaHey. (5033630006. PO Box 663. Salem. OR 973080663. www.3alemcforg.) (7/05) CanBaMMt Th* WfWnnutto VaN*y Mixed GALA Chera* rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Unwersafest Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30pm 5090 Center St. 503-364-2370 corriuenceQad com. WWW randuencechorus org) <7/05) Eagwra'a GLBT MoufeMgM group gets together every Thursday to view and (iscuss GUBTfems. (7 pm. tdrarikefi8@yriroo comJ (7/06) wanting to («ticpate (503- 736-3'292 WWW.teamoregon2006.org.) (7/(^) The Forant Group outings ate cooperafo/e adventures for women. Participants are responsible for provktng their own eaufoment and choosing outings appropri«« fot thek sw end fitness level. A» sk» levels welcome. (Dawn end Tam 503659-2782 ncc1127@yahoo.com. wwwgeocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.)(7/05) Oat Daadag teaches dancing for same sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for different dance stytes start the fest Friday of each month country, swing, tango, che-cha, etc. Cai for schedule. (5032365129 out..darKmg@yahoo com home att.net/~otddandngJ (7/05) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation teemp<miandtenms@yriioo.txm.)(1/(J5) Family Vatan meets monthly to provide a social support network crested by md for queer youth, fenufees and ah». (54! -485 9953. famihryalue6_pride@hotm34.comJ (7 /OS Lawmder Wumya is a warm and fnendly lesben group in Salem for sqpport. fun and friendahto. Game nights, bowfog. b&foecues. bunerj. camping, flag foertbs». etc (Kim5035815102 wwwlavenderwomyncom)GIOIS) Martonbetry Baton meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books lotching on the gay/isebianrt» experience (Cary 5033636036 merionberrysakmOaol com.) <7/05) Gay Men's Movie bight every second Friday aid « Gay Potluck every test Friday m Roseburg (7 pm movie. 5^pmpoXck 832^ghrindSl. 541-440-2761J 0/06) Th* FMtewaMp Group a gay men's activity group In the greeter Sriem Keizer ^ee. holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes movie nights and special events. (saMdellowshipgtciup@yahoo.ccm. www.feiowshipgroup-org.) (7/05) Washington: Social TagMhar Wwfc* ie a cunfefenfiel group in McMhmdfe for quees ad foolr friends to get together far aoctal events and dtecussions of topics of mutud «ttwest. Meets second and ftxjrthMcoteys al RrstBepta Church. (7pm. 125 SECoMe St. Don 5034346266)0/060 Boufel ^Sepa^e fioe fiMftgjl* in the Vancouver wea hosta movies. dfcwiq out. campmg trip* and more. (360-666-6227. temmyheert@ao> com ) 7/OS)
