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
provides individual support and advocacy for queer
youth of all genders who have expenenced emotional,
physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe.
(Kamron kamrongfyradleyangle org.) (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,
confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety
planning and support groups. (Crisis 541-754-0110or
800-927-0197 Business 541-758-0219) (7/05)
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter,
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides
resources for sexual minorities who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box
951. Tualatin. OP 97062 wwwsafe4all org.) (7/05)
minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that
are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in
addressing their special needs
(www gayyogaportland com bart&stonewallschool org) •
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery
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 espariol. Health centers in
Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham,
Beaverton. Salmon Creek. Salem, Bend and Vancouver.
Wash (800-230-7526 www.ppcw org.) (7/05)
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach
ers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual
(QLAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization,
provides resources and referrals on men s health
challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film
salon and other events promoting wellness and
intimacy. (503-223-8822 infofyqland org
www qland org.) (7/05)
Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma
Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW
10th Ave. 503-294-7440 )11 /05)
Metro: Recovery
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. (530 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway
503-281-8868)11705)
Metro: Mental Health
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday.
2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 )11/05)
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women
meetings and monthly clean-and-sober activities for the
queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St
503-238-6091) 11705)
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
503-722 2366 ) 11105)
www Meilis org.) (7/05)
Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts
Gay Men's Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay
Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg. (7 pm movie.
5-8 pm potluck 832 Highland St 541-44Q-2761.)
(7/05)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers (503-226-2588.
www.pdxgmcorg.) (7/05)
Corbin (Michael Laurance) wraps Cali (Karan Kendrick) in a raiment of sheets in Naomi Wallace's Things of Dry
Hours through Feb. 5 at Newmark Theatre
Jewish Gay Men’s Group please call for meeting
Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social
time and place. (503246-5939 efmmlevt@aol.com.)
and support group for bi and questioning women
(503-3475817 portlandbiwomenfyomcest net
wwwportlandbiwomeniree8ervers.com 7 (7/057
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
potlucks on the second Friday (7 pm Carl
503-284-2971. 7(7/05)
Keshet Portland is a potluck group for Jewish mem
bers of the sexual minorities community end their part
ners. spouses and supporters Its purpose is to help
build bridges with the larger Jewish community. Monthly
social, religious and cultural events. (David
503-226-7079. ext. 14)17/05)
Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance
Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first
group for queers and supportive friends of varying musi
cal skill levels with annual fall and spring concerts.
Subgroups indude the Rose City Swing band arid a
marching band with flag corps. Come join us!
(503-790-2170 mfofycgfb org wwwrcgfb.org.) (7/05)
and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck
Tavern. (9 pm-rmdnight 439 NW Third Ave
503-224-8446 dustmfyaafler com.) (7/05)
A peer facilitated 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. 503-2270605 rightonles-
bos@yahoo.com) (7/05)
Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
B/D/S/M dub for self-identified women with an empha
sis on safety and education Workshops, discussions,
events and parties. Women of all orientations can con
nect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's
Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday.
(503-972-2233 www pdxbadgrrts.net.) d ¡05)
Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
pnvate and professional, in Washington. Oregon and
southern Bntlsh Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland
area. (503-701 7922 casftyersfyahoo com.
www geocities com/casflyers >(7/05)
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS)
is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exptonng all
aspects of the environment. Activities include turd
watchmg, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking,
star gazing and an occasional * lecture.* No experience
necessary. (6:45-8.30pm second Thursday planning
meeting. Laurie 503-977-2903 or Vicki
lucybirdsongfyyahoo.com. > (7/05)
The Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who
love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants,
seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good
time. Call or e-matl for a copy of the newsletter and
information about upcoming events (Peggy
503-909-2002 Igcfypmtone com.) 17/OS)
Lesbians with Degrees a a social group for intei-
tectual women and those who want to meet them darn
503-233-3557. Join istserv at LesbianswDegmes
subscribefyahoogroups.com.) (7/05)
Christian gay and lesbian singles Bible
study/social group forming for those in their 30s
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self
and 40s interested in builring and strengthening reb
tionships (fohn316pdxfyahoo com 7(7/05)
identifying women who are mto S/M. Play parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month.
1503-231-3992. Iuiukstfyxcite.com
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Coqsure is a social group for people who were
assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise
(female-to-male. genderqueer, drag king, etc.) First
Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of
any configuration. (503-471-1515
groups yahoo com/group 'ccqsune.) (7/05)
50* lesbian social group for women meets on the
third Satunfey of the month (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or
503286-3575.) 0/05)
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the
oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans sooel/fund-raisirig organi
zation in the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two
Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt org) (7/05)
The Multnomah County Health Department
STD Program offers testing and treatment for
sexually 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-Friday
except 1230-4 30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St..
Sixth Floor 503-988-3700)17/05)
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays
host to social events and groups. Call for schedule.
(Suite 112. 208 Oak St . Ashland Mailing address
PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520. 541 -488-6990.
members, music and audiences. (503233-9554
bridgesvocalensemblefyahoo.com
community.oregonlive.com/cc/bridges > (7/05)
Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and
Metro: Sexual
Southern Oregon: Social
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 m its
a nonprofit community voice for gey. lesbian and bi Asian
and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recre
ational outings and cultural events. Friendy environment
to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box 12661,
Portland. OP 97232 apig.pdxfyahoo com.) (7/05)
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)
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: 800-281-2800
Business 541-485-8232 )17/05)
Metro, Arts & Music
Metro: General
The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
SOCIAL
community choir that welcomes singers, supportive
members arid volunteers (503-453-4117.
www.pkhoir.org.) (7/05)
those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any
gender and sexual orientation is welcome Weekly gay-
and lesbian-fnendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on
Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday
909 NW 24 th Ave. Second Floor 503-452-5961.
wwwportlandsaaorg) (7/05)
Willamette Valley: Health
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)
Portland Lesbian Choir Is a nonauditoned
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
www spiretech.com/~awntie/lt4u htm.) (7/05)
Mon Over 40 ,s a smell, socially supportive group
that meets second and fourth Thursdays
(503-246-5795)17/05)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi
zation for gay male naturists/nudrsts Potluck social
third Sunday of every month, (omenpdxfyehoc com.
www geocites com//omenpdx) (7/05)
The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobos
Come play cards and meet the gang New players
always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Thad Ave Mike
503-64I- 7224.) (7/05)
Portland Leather Affiance « one of the largest
pansexud, nonprofit B/D/S/M. leather and fetish
lifestyle organizations m the Northwest. Regular social
and educational opportunities, inching KinkFest.
Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Faw.
(www.pdxleathera&anceorg.) (7/05)
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. No
dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just
leather socialization for the past 21 years.
(360-896-6665. plmfyiirecway.com.) (7/05)
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com-
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos
es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-286-4613
or 360-693-5506 pdxpdmetimersfyahoo com.
www.geociOes.com/pdxpnmetimers.) (7/05)
Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan-
sexual/alternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is
open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, work
shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869.
rcdcfyteleport com. www rcdc.org.) (7/05)
Come paddle with the Amazons and work hard, make
new friends and have fun. New members welcome
(EHen 503-282-6744. www amazondragons org. J (1 /OS)
The Forest Group outings ara «xiperative adventures
for women. Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate far
their ski# and fitness level All skill levels welcome. (Dawn
and Tam 503-659-2782 nccl 127fyikioo.com.
www.geoclties.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.) (1/05)
The Gay Woman's Golf Group welcomes a# levels
of players, (www.turfgirtz.com.) 17/05)
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian
activities h the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503654-3865
Lynn 503-777-2339. ke/kavfyrdrop com.) (7/06)
Out Dancing teaches danong for same-sex couples
at Ankeny Street Stuck). Classes for different dance
styles start the first Fnday of each month: country,
swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule
(503-236-5129 out_dancingfyahoo.com
home art net/ -outdancing ) (7/05)
OutKayaking Northwest is Portland's yay and lesbian
sea kayak group exploring the areas lakes, rivers and
bays. (503231 2632. www outkayakingmv.com.) (7/05)
Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcomes gay and
lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to cruise the
Willamette River, Columbia River and Multnomah
Channel. Promotes good fellowship and safe boating
(www pcyctub org.) (7/05)
Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun. social
gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a
healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activi
Portland Gay A Lesbian Community Bowling
Association s tn its 27th season? Meets Sundays at
ties and monthly potlucks on the last Fnday.
< ve^egtrys@aci/ com.) (7/05)
Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ms welcome anytime. (3.30 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Marling address PO Box 42034.
Portland. OR97242 503-7220438
pdxbovdfyomcast.net www pdxbowf.com) 11/05)
Women on Wheels Motorcycle Club meets
monthly at Elmers, sponsors riding clinics and takes
day trips. (7. 15 pm second Thursday 9848 N Whitaker
Road wwwhevanet.com/chama/wow.)(7/05)
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds a
potluck the first Saturday of every month for women who
love to cook, meet new friends and share cutaary ideas
and treats (503-330-9629 jayveerfyximcast.net 7(7/05)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities
year round, mdudmg hiking, walking, cross-country and
downhiS skiing, rafting and mountain biking. (PO Box
2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201.
www.adventuregroup org) (7/05)
Ama ion Dragons Paddling Club is Portland's only
out lesbian dragon boat team, providing community, fit
ness and physical strength through competitive racing
Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. Portland Frontrunners VTelcomes gay.
lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests
(Gary mfofyortiandfrontrunners.org
www pordarxfimntrunners org.) (7/05)
Rosetown Ramblers Portlands gay and lesbian
square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus
levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352
www. rosetownramblers, com >17/05)
Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinating
efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games
2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those
wanting to participate. (503736-3292.
www.teamoregon2006 org.) (7/05)
Washington: Social
Social Group for Single Lesbians in the
Vancouver area hosts moves, dining out, camping tops
and more. (360-666-6227 tammyheartfyaot.com. >
(7/05)
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and
social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morn
ing (9 am 15th and Agate Davis 541-345-1481 or
Sadie 541-6832692 )11/05)
Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon West 20th
Avenue and Polk Street kfranken8fyahoo.com. 7(7/05)
Willamette Valley: Social
Capitol Forum is a gay/lesban nonprofit social serv
ice organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley
(503363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem OR 97308-0663
www salemcf org.ill t05)
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian
Universalis! Congregation of Salem. (4 6 30 pm 5090
Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confluence&aol.com.
www con6uencechorus.org.) (7/05)
Eugene's GLBT Movie Night group gets together
eveiy Thursday to view and discuss GLBT films (7 pm.
kfrankMfyahoo com.) (7/057
Family Values meets monthly to provide a social sup
port network created by and for queer youth, families aid
a&es <541-4859953 family, vaiues_pride@hotrrmil.com)
Lavender Womyn is a warm end fnemiy lesbian
group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Game
nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flaq foot
ball. etc. (Kim 503-581-5102.
www.lavnnderwomyncom.) (7/05)
Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for
pottuaks and discussion of books touching on the
gay/lesbian/bi experience (Cary 503-363 6036
marionbenysaionfyaolcom.)n/05)
The Fellowship Group a <gay men's activity group
in the greater Salem-Keizer area, holds monthly
potlucks, city wafiuj. hikes, movie nights and special
events (s^emfeHowshipgroiipfyahoo com
www. fekowshipgroup org) (7/05)
Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of
a confidential group in
McMinnville for queers and their friends to get together
for socmi events and discussions of topics of mutual
Portland. A# levels of play welcome. First time is free,
subsequent times are $3. Please join us1 (8 am noon
503-516-8329 teamportlandtennrsfyahoo.com.) 17/05)
interest. Meets second and fourth Mondays at First
Baptist Church. (7 pm. 125 SE Cowls St Don
503434-6266/(1/05)
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