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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 3, 2005)
40 lune 3. 2005 outreach Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available (503 235-5333 or 888 235-5333 www pwcl org.) HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides 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 emilyg@bradleyangle org ) 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 cnsis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups Metro: Arts & Music Portland Gey Men'« Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503-226 2588 www pdxgmc org ) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers (5034534117. www plchoir org.) Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, wnters 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 503284 2971.) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual fall and spnng concerts Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! (503 790-2170 info@rcgfb.org. www rcgfb org ) Metro: General Asian * Pacific Inlander Lesbians and Gaye is a nonprofit community voice for gay. lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232 aplg_pdx@yahoo.com.) 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 bnght yellow T-shirts! (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids org ) 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 mfo@qland org www.qtand.org.) Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (530 pm dally 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868) 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) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual Metro: Mental Health 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 Mmonties Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave 503 294 7440 ) minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean and-sober activities Meeting space available for 12 step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503 238 6091.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (530 pm Monday Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503 772 5213 ) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program Clackamas County social group forming for single gay women 35 and older (ccchicks05@yahoo. com.) Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female to-maie, genderqueer, drag king. etc ). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration (503-471-1515 groups yahoo com/group/coqsure ) SO* lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642 3360 or 503-2863575.) Funny Ladies, a social group for race lesbians 35 and older as well as their fnends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month (503-639 7488 flataps@yahoo com.) Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle "bnckwair female ancestors (famhistnw@aol. com.) IQ i « j 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 spintual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave. Second Floor. 503 452 5961 www portlandsaa org ) 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.) Metro: Sexual 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 espanol. (9 am 4 30 pm Monday Fnday except 1230-4.30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor. 503 988 3700 ) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and Willamette Valley: Health 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 espariol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham. Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (800 230-7526. www.ppcw.org.) 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 503-831-0618.) 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.) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teachers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual minonty and HIV-positrve people find yoga Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Confer 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 wwwabdellisorg.) Jewish Gay Men's Group— please call for meeting time and place (503 246 5939. efraimleviOaol com.) Keshet Portland is a potluck group for Jewish members of the sexual minorities community and their partners, 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.) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first and third Fnday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midnight 439 NW Third Ave 503 224 8446 eadOleathercigarboycom.) 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. Laurie 503-977 2903 or Vicki lucybirdsong@yahoo.com.) 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. Calf or e-mail for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events (Peggy 503 909 2002. IgcQspintone com.) Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for intellectual women and those who want to meet them (Lani 503-233-3557 Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe&yahoogroups com ) Mon Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays (503-777-1376.) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area (503^701 7922. casflyersQyahoo. com www geocities com/cas flyers.) HAAA ft# vw SPv City Guys part of the Men's Prevention and 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 of the month. (503-231 3992 dykedadi@comcast.net. www luluspervyplayhouse. org) Bad Girin is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M club for self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions, events and parties Women of aA 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) IswaeUAmSml ■ ■ Acww Metro: Health Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, Metro: Recovery raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (www. rosecourt, org.) SOCIAL the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box 951. Tualatin. OR 97062 www safe4all org.) classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com bart@stonewallschool org.) Orogen Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay male naturists/nudists. Potluck social third Sunday of every month (omenpdxOyahoo com. www geocites com//omenpdx) PDX Lesbo Nerds invite interesting, intelligent women 35 and older to socialize while playing board games like Scrabble and Spades (games groups.yahoo.com/group/PdxLesboNerds) The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobo's. Come play cards and meet the gang New players always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave Mike 503-641-7224.) Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community vcjce group for gay. lesbian, bi and trans people that 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. 1030 SW 13th Ave Hugo 503 9978615 or Audencio 503-261 5463) Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social and support group for bi and questioning women (503-347 5817. portiandbrwomenQcomcast net www portlandbrwomen free servers com) Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pensexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyle organizations m the Northwest Regular social and educational opportunities, including Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts Gay Men's Movie Night every second Fnday and a Gay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg. (7 pm movie. 5-8 pm potluck. 832 Highland St 541-440-2761.) Portland State University’s White Gallery exhibits photographs of the lesbian community by the late Donna Pollach through June 29. KlnkFest, Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Fair, (www.pdxleatheralliance org.) nccl 127@yahoo com www.geocities.com/nccl 127/forestpdx.) 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. plm@direcway.com.) The Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players, (www.turfgirlz.com) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, coming together for social, educational and cultural purposes (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503 2864613 or 360693 5506. pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com www geocities com/pdxprimetimers.) Rainriders Motorcycle Club meets weekly at the Roxy. Ride your bike or just come meet the group Everyone welcome (10 am Sunday 1121 SW Stark St. www.pdxrrmc.com.) Rose City Discussion Chib. the largest open pansexual/altemative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter (503-972-1869 rcdc@teteport.com. www.rcdc.org.) Beyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun. social gathenng for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Friday (veggieguysiiao/ com) Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancouver chapter of the Women on Wheels Motorcycle Club meets monthly at Elmer s, sponsors riding clinics and takes day trips. (7:15 pm second Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Road. www hevanet. com/chame/wow) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654 3865 Lynn 503 777-2339. kelrav@rdrop. com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. 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__dancmg@yahoo com home, attnet/- outdancing.) OutKayaking, Portland’s gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. (www outkayaking. org) Pacific Ceas* Boating Club provides opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for fun on local rivers and promotes safe boating, (paccoastboatdub@comcast.net.) Portland Gay A Lesbian Community Bowling A eaael ati on is in its 27th season! Meets Sundays at Hollywood Bowl Drop-ins welcome anytime (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address: PO Box 42034. Portland. OR 97242. 503 722-0438. pdxbowi@comcast net www.pdxbowl.com.) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests. (Gary infoQportlandfrontrunnersorg. www portlandfrontrunners org ) Metro: Physical Recreation Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 972265352 www rosetownramblers com.) Adventure Group organizes a vanety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208 2201. www adventuregroup org ) Ruby Red Flippers a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma. Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredflippers@yahoo com.) Amaxon Dragons Paddling Chib invites women 16 and older to join Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team Be part of the fun and fitness with this dynamic group (www.amazondragons.org.) Team Orogen, the umbreHa sports group coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 m Montreal and Gay Games 2006 m Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to participate (503 736-3292 www teamoregon2006 org) The Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcome (Dawn and Tam 503-659-2782 Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland AH levels of play welcome First time is free, subsequent times are $3 Please join us! (8 am-noon 503 516-8329 teamportlandtennisOyahoo com ) Washington: Social Social Group for Single Lesbians in the Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out. camping trips and more. (360-6666227 rammyheart@aol com ) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunners end Welkers is a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morning (9 am. 15th and Agate Sadie 541 683-2692 or Hank 541-484 6259.) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon West 20th Avenue and Polk Street. kfranken8@yahoo com.) Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbtan nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-WiHamette Valley (503 363 0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663. www salemcf org.) ConflsMMMM Tli# Willamette Valley Mixsdl GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Umversaiist Congregation of Salem (4-6 30 pm. 5090 Center St NE 503-364-2370 confluence@aol.com www confluencechorus org.) Eugene's GLBT Movie Night group gets together every Thursday to view and discuss queer films (7 pm kfranken8@yahoo com.) Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and allies. (541 485-9953. famHy_ values pnde@hotmail com.) Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag football, etc (Kim 503 581 5102. www lavenderwomyn. com) Manonborry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the gay/lesbian/bi experience. (Cary 503 363 6036 manonberrysalon@aol com ) The Fellowship Group a gay men's activity group in the greater Salem Keizer area, holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and sfiecial events (salemfeHowshipgroupOyahoo com www felowshipgioup org) Together Works is a confidential group in McMinnville for queers and their friends to get together for social events and discussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays at First Baptist Church (7 pm 125 SE Cowls St Don 503 434 6266)
