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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 2005)
32 |USt OUt ’ may 6.2005 Sex Addict« Anonymous is a 12 step program for provides resources and referrals on men s health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and Metro: Recovery intimacy. (503223 8822 mfo&qland org www.qland.org.) Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30pm daily 2400 NE Broadway Metro: Mental Health Lunch Bunch hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics 503-2818868) 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 women who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships Free, confidential and safe (Crisis: 503 281 2442 Business 503-232- 7805. ext 3 emilygObradleyangleorg.) 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: 541 754-0110 or 800 927-0197 Business 541 758 0219 ) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, 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) 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.) SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503-226-2588 wwwpdxgrix org ) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes stagers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453 411 7. www.ptchor.org.) Creativo Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathers >g for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental: supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals aSke. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm Carl 503284-2971) R om City Gay Freedom Rural is a performance group for queers »id supportive friends of varying musical ski« levels with annua! faB and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marchmg band with flag corps. Come join us* (503 790-2170. mfoOrcgfb org. www rcgfb orgJ Metro: General Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays Is a nonprofit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian aid Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API. (POBox 12661 Portland. OR 97232. apIg.pdxOyahoo com) Sad Girls ia a social and educational leather and 8/D/S/M dub for self identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions, events and parties. Women of aS orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgiris.net.) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators. both private and professional. ta Washington. Oregon and j* ‘’Oiiinern * - . a L, rir, <- U, /***-*.1. rifcrttfcirfl r~*V ruir».* inri- I*) rX vl tsrtnsri vwtoiq , utnner meeungs m area. (503-701-7922. casriyersOyahoo.com. www.ge0tiba9.com/casriyas.) VflrwwMWI OKy IRlwHnl B mu BMVM KRHHV stady/MMrf group forming for teosa in their 30s mvi 40a interested ta building and strengthening ■eiationships (phn316pdxOyahoo.com J Co«|»ure >s a social group for people who were assigned a fanale sex at birth but identify otherwise ffemefetomate, genderqueer. drag king. etc.) First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration (503471-15)5. groups yahoo com/group/coqtwe.) 50 ♦ tosbtoti social y up for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503286-3875) Funny Latfies a social group for nice lesbians 35 and older as wei as t heir founds &nd loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month. '503-639-7488 ftatapsOyahoocnm) Genealogy group forming Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your frtrrwy tree and tackle buckwair femnie ancestors (famtietnwOati.com ) Imperte! Sovereign Bose Court of Oregon Is the oldest gay, lesbian, bl and trans sooal/fund-raising organization m th« state of Oregon. Meetings are tee first two Mondays of each monte, (www.raeecourt OrpJ Stop Abuse 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.) Metro: Health CltyGuys. part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland queer men keep informed and stay healthy by offenng information, referrals and safer sex supplies Look for staff and volunteers out and about in bright yellow T-shirts! (503223 5907. cityguys&cascadeaidsorg.) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples 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 ) The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868 ) 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 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 12 30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Planned Parenthood of the Floor. 503-9883700.) affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla español Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton. Salmon Creek. Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (800230-7526. wwwppcworg.) Willamette Valley: Health Charms a nonprofit counseling center affiliated with Pearl Program and Gallery in Dallas, has certified professionals specializing in adoption, couples, sexual abuse, dream work and eating disorders. (Michelle Cox Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or expenenced in addressing their special needs. (www gayyogaportland com bart&stonewallschool org.) 503-8310618) 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. (Crisis: 800-281 2800. Business: 541 485-8232.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD prevention organization, subsequent times are $3. Rease join us! (8 am-noon. Jewish Gay Men's Group— please call ter meeting time and place (503246-5939 efraimleviOaol com.) 503-516-8329 teamportlandtems^yahoo com.) Keshet Portland 13 a potluck group for Jewish, members of the sexual minorities community and their partners, spouses and supporters Us purpose is to help bmld bridges with the larger Jewish community. Monthly social, religious and cultural events. (David' 503-226-7079, ext. 14) Southern Oregon: Social AbcHH-EIHs Lambda Community Cooter plays test to social events and groups. Cal! for schedule. (Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland Mailing address POBox927. Ashland. OR97520. 541488-6990. Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are tie fust and third Friday of each month at Gait's Dirty Duck Tavern (9 pm-rrMght. 439 NW Thud Ave. 503-224-8446 eal&eatheragafboy.com.) Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts Gay Men's Movie every second Friday amj a Gay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg (7 pm mode. Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks archaeology, camping. kayaking, star gazing and an occasional ‘lecture. * No experience necessary. (6:45-8:30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laune 503-9772903 or Vicki kxybkdsongOyahoo.com) Lesbian« with Degrees is a social group for mteBectual women and those who want to meet them. (Lan 503233-3557 Jom kstserv at LestianswDegrees subscnbe&yahoogmups com ’ Lulu’s P«rvy Playhouse is a social group ter self identifying women who ere into S/M. Play parties are held on tee second Saturday of the month (503-231-3992. luMstOexcite com. www.spiretech.com/~awntie/ltiu.htm.) Men Over 40 is a smaB, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays 7503-777-1376J fiUfm IEnj(^ylsiji ^Rliira^l(un i^i ^lo^iiai organization for gay mate natunsts/nudiste. Potluck social third Sunday of every month iomenpdx^yahoocom. www geocites com//dmenpcfr) POX L ss b s N erds invite interesting. hteSgent women 35 and dder to soctaftre vrfife playing board games %e Scrabble and Spades. (games.gmups yahoo com/group/PdxLesboNerds) The gay PtoocWe Group meets Sundays at Hobo's. Come play cards ami meet tee gang. New players always welcome. (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503-641 72243 Poder LaUnn is a nonprofit socito community voice group for gay. lesbian, bi »id trens people teat reaches out to Latinos and Latinas by organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention Meets every other Monday at Outside in. (6:30 pm. 1(W SW I3ih Ave. Hugo 503997-8615 or Audencio 503-261-54633 Portland Usoxwd Woman is a discussion, social and support group for bi and questioning women (5033475817. pcrtimdtiwomenOcomcast.net. 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.) Metro: Sexual 503-2386091.) Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and The LouMan Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens »id g»dening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement wh4e having a good tone. Call or e-mail lot a copy of tee newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Peggy 503-909-2002. lgcOaprritone.com) 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 24th Ave. Second Floor 503-452-5961 www portlandsaa.org.) 38 pm potluck. 832 highland St. 541-440-2761.) Washington: Social fotte Vancouver area hosts mewes. dimng out, camping tnp3 and more. (360-666^27 rarimyheart&aol com3 Insight Out Theatre Collective pumps up the volume in Live at the Rose Garden May 13-28. leather socialization for tlie past 21 years. (360-896-6665. pkneOrecway.com) The Gay Womam's GoN Group welcomes aB levels of players (www.turigirt2.com.) Portland Metro Primo Timer» <8 a socri group for L m M ihb mature gay men and those who appreciate teem, coming together for weal, educational and cultural purposes. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-2864613 or 3606935506 pdxprtmetimers&yahoo corn. www.geocities com/pdxprimetHner$3 HeAnritken Motorcyclo Club meets weekly at the Roxy Ride your b8re ot ju» come meet the group. Everyone welcome. (10 am Sunday 1121 SW Stark St. www.pdx-rrmc.com.) R mo Oy Dls«us«lon Club, the largest open pansexual/altemative sexuality club in tee Northwest, is open to aB onentatior.s, fetish and lifestyles that are safe, saw and consensual. Monthly meetings, woikshops aid newsletter (503972- 18». rccfcGtefeport.com www.rvdc.otgJ Boyboys Ifsgotsrlsa ftEoo's Gkiotqp ie a fun, social gathenng for gay and bt men who »e interested in a healtey vegetarian or vegan Neriyte. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Friday. (veggie^y^3acri.com.) Women of tee Rivers, tee Portland/Vancouver chapter • »T nre wcwiwfi on finoois ivtoiorcycw viuo meets monthly at Elmer's, sponsors riding dmfcs end takes day tbps. (7.15 pm second Thursday 9848 N Whitaker Road, www.hevanet com/chama/wow.) Metro: Physical Recreation Advanture Group or gantzes a variety of activities ye» round, including Inking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain hiking (PO Box 2201. Porthnd. OR 972(^-2201 www portiunAiworiien freeservers coin) Porttand Leather MHence is one of the largest paneexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M, feather and fetish lifestyle organizations in the Northwest Regular social and education^ opportunities, including KinkFest. Leather Bail, tend auctions »id Fall Vendors Fair. (wwwpdrieatheraHance. org.) Thu Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Partfcfoàits are responsible for prowtonq Portfamd Leather M m meet every second Saturday for potluck end sociafiztag. Meet men mto a leather lifestyte end keep abreast of featee» happenings No dues, no formal organization. no officers or board, just their own equipment and chocxwig outings appropriate for teeirskB and fitness fevri. AB s^fevete welcome. (Dawn and Tarn 503659-2782 rxx11270yeboo com. www.geoc1Oe3.com/nccl 127/fmstpdx.) Amazon vragons raoaiing viuo nvti?8 wnrnen 16 and older to jow Portland’s only out lesbian dragon boat team Be pert of tee fin and fitness with thte dynamic group, (www amazoodragons orgJ Gftwp gfets together for nuivfires in ractrtc W f WWS l kuwse 503-654-3865. Lynn 503 777-2339. kelrav^rdrop com.) Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum is a gay/Mten nonprofit social sew e organization serving the mid-WiBamette Vaiiey 7503 363-OW POBox^3 Salem. OR 973(»-0663 www.stiemcf.orgj OutKayakhf Northwest is Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group exptonng the area's lakes, rivers and bays. (503-231-2632. WWW outkayakingnw.com.) racmc mnmk ironnog ww provtaes opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for fun on iocal rivers and promotes safe boatmg. (■paccoastboâtclrteGbrmœasf.nefJ GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Urwersalist Congregation of Salem. (46:30 pm. 8^0 Center St. NE 503-364-2370 conriuenceOati.com. wwwconriuencechorus.<ag) w|m> -iiipit group gots togewr every Thursday to riterfeKt discuss queer Sms. (7 pm. kfranken8^ahoo.com.) Bt ta S b 27th season! Meets Sundays at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mafflng address: POBox 42034, Portland. OR 97242.503-722-0438. pcMxwd0comcast.net www4xMxwd.c0m.) FamRy Vetoes meets monthly to provide a sociri support network created by ate for queer youth, families »id aftes (541-485-9953.' Whetheryou're a ronniny novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunaars welcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans peqpfe cá ai abttres and interests, (Gary mh&portlandhTmtrunner3.fxg ’ wiwportlarKÄrintruwiers.wp.) famiiy__valuee_pndeOhotmtil.com.) LBvvnaer woivvyi* w 3 warm ano rnonwy tesDiQn group in Salem for suppert, fun and friendship Game nights. bowSng. barbecues, bunco, campfog. ftfej football, etc. (Kim 503-581-5102. www.lavenderwomyn mm3 • Ruby Rad Slipper« a group of gay »d festem scuba (fivers ta tee Portlancf fete, teaches new recites end takes dues ta Tacoma, Hoods Canal ami other Pm. Tr. Northwest watei a. uubvtedfíif<i>ers0yahoo<.om.) ■ i team vregon. tne uiwtetw epons group coofutnaung efforts foi Outgames 2006 ta Montreal aid Gey Games 2006 tn Chicago, holds monthly meetegs for those wanting to particípete. (503-73&3292. www teemocegon2006ofg.) (••ill lenmc mewls ounuay 3 at university or Portland. Al levels of ptay welcome. First time is free, or Sadie 541 683-2692.) Eugene's (3LBT ItaMtik Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, tefoon. West 2&h Avenue and Polk Street kfranken80yahoo com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start tee first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, chacha, etc OS for schedule (503236-5129 out_danong0yahoo com. home.Ot.net/~outdancing.) RoMtowu Rumblero. Portland's gay' and festem square (fence club, dances at irstoatream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 wwwro9etownfamtiecs.com.) K ■ s-Mhi group m Eugene teat meets every Saturday morning. (9 on. 15th and Agate. Dads 541-3431481 Marioaberry Seton meets men tWy m Salem for poriuci-s and discussion of books touching on the gay/testean/bi experience (Cary 503-3636OX. manonbeirysalonOati.cnm 1 The Fellowship QBroup. a gay men's actMty group h the greater SatermKeizer area, holds monthly potlucks, city wrtks. htkes. movie nights ate special events. (salemfeBcMOliiOOi^iOyelw www.feHowshtpgmup.org.) Togeteur Wort» to a confidential group fo McMinnviSe for queer» and teefr friends to gel together for social events end dfsemtons ti topics of mutual interest Meets second end fourth Mondays at Rret Baptist Church. (7 pm. 125 SE Cowls St, Don 5034346266)