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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.)
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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
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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.)
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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)
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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.)
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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)