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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 2005)
outreach translation available (503 235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl org.) Metro: Anti-violence Bradley Angie 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 503232 7805. ext 3 emdyg@bradleyangle org ) Cantar Against Rapa and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot Ime. confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups (Crisis 541-754 0110 or 800 927-0197 Business 541 758-0219 ) Clackamas Woman'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 SOCIAL Stop Abus« 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.) (wwwgayyogaportlandcom. bartOstonewatschool. org.) Church of Portland (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 5032818868 ) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503 281 8868) 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 nfoOqland.org. www.qland.org.) Metro: Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for 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! (503 223 5907 cityguys@cascadeaids org.) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and 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 ) s Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minonties community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean and sober activities Meeting spiace available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a 12 step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person's drinking (6-7:30pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 503-223-8822. ext 1. www al anonportlandoregon org ) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503 772-5213.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step program for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual onentation is welcome 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.) are the first two Mondays of each month. Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays www.pdxgmc.org) Keshet Portland is a potluck group for Jewish members of the sexual minorities community and Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned 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.) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends 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 www.abdellis.org.) Douglaa County HIV Rooource Coater hosts Gay Men's Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg (7 pm Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-mdnight. 439 NW Third Ave. movie, 68 pm potluck. 832 Highland St 541-440-2761.) a 503-224 8446 eadOleathercigafboy.com.) Lesbian* Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring al aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, Washington: Social Lesbian actress Lori Paschall (top center) portrays Mother Superior in Broadway Rose’s Munsense July 22-31. camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional "lecture." No experience necessary. (6:45330pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laurie The Goy Women's Golf Group welcomes all 503-977-2903 Iensnewe0yahoo.com.) levels of players. (www.turfgirti.com.) www.rcgfb.org.) The Lesbian Gardea Club is a group of women Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for Metro: General who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement wh*e having a good time. Cal or e-mail for a copy of the equestrian activities In the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339. of varying musical ski levels with annual fa* and concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City band and a marching bend with flag corps. Come join us! (503-790-2170 nfoOrcgfb.org www.geocities.com/ncc1127/fomstpdx.) kelrav0rdrop.eom.) newsjener ano mrormauon aoour upcoming avants. (Peggy 5039082002. Igc0spaitone.com.) Is a nonprofit community voice for gey. lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events. Friendly environment to meet and connect with other AR. (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232. apig_pdxOyehoo.com.) Bod GMe 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 a* orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503 9722233. Ou* Danelng teaches dancing for same-sex Leabiaaa wkb Degree* is a social group for couples at Antony Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each intellectual women and those *4» went to meet them. (Lark 503-233-3557 Join lateerv at month: country, owing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Cal for LesbianswDegrees-subecribe0yahoogmupscom.) home.att.net/~outdendng.) Luhi'e Nervy Playhouee is a social group for self-identifying women who are into S/M. Ray OutKayaking. Portland's gay and lesbian sea schedule. (5032365129. out_dencing0yehoo.com. parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503-231 3992. dykedarMcomcact.net. www.Uuapervypleyhouse.org.) Men Over 40 is a small, socialy supportive group both private and professional. In Washington. Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner ffortiend Gey A Lesbian Cnefihy organization for gay male naturists/nudists. Potluck social third Sunday of every month. Bowling Aeeoaietlon is in its 27th season! Meets Sundays at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins (omenpdx0yahoo.com meetings in Portland area. (503701-7922. casflyersGyahoo com. www.geodtes.eom//omenpdx.) welcome anytime. (3.-30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box 42034. Portland. OR www geocities.com/casf1yers) FOX Leebo Nento invite interesting, intelligent 97242 5O3-722-O438. pdxbowl0comcast.net. CT*ck*m** County «octal group forming for women 35 and older to socialize while playing board games like Scrabble and Spades single gay women 35 and older. (ccchicksO50yahoocom.) (games.groups.yahoo.com/group/PdxLesboNerds.) The gay MnocMe Group meets Sundays at Coqeure is a social group for people who were Hobo's. Come play cards and meet the gang. New assigned a female sax at birth but identify otherwise players always welcome. (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503 641-7224.) (femaie-to-male. genderqueer, drag king, etc.) First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration. (503 471-1515. Podor Latino is a nonprofit social community groups yahoo.com/gmup/coqsure) voice group for gay, lesbian, bi and trans people that 50* taebtan social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm , 503-642 3360 or 503-2863575.) reaches out to Latinos and Latinas by organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention. Meets every other Monday at Outside in. (630pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave Hugo 5039978615 or Funny Ladtoe a social group for nice lesbians 35 Audendo #3261 5463.) and older as well as their friends and loved ones. holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each Portland Biesauel Women is s discussion, social and support group for bi and questioning women. (503347-5817. D month (503 6397488 flataps0yehoocom) -' lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and portlaodbMomenOcomcast.net www.porfltondbwomen /reeaervero.comJ («ewe nncKwaw remaie ancestors (famb utnn0 a o l.com.) pansexual, nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish Imperial Sovereign Roe* Court of Oregon is mestyie oryantzauons m tne ptonnwesi. nogmar the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans sociel/fund raising organization in ths state of Oregon. Meetingo social ana eoucaconai opponunms. tnctuong KinkFest. Leather Bel, Mnd auefions and Fal Genaetogy group formsig. Gather with other Portland Leather AManee n one of the braeat Vendors Fair. (www.pddastherabance.orpJ clinics and takes day tnps. (7:15 pm second Thursday 9848 N Whitaker Road www.hevanet.com/chama/wow) lesbian dragon boat teem. Be pert of the fun and fitness wMh this dynamic group. Valley. (503-363^)006 PO Box 663, Salem. OR 973080663. www.salemcf.org.) vowiiwwncs! iiw wmmvn* vviivy nhmmi GALA Cboroa rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Unberealist Congregation of Salem. (4-6.30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE 503-364-2370. confluenceQaolcom wwwconfluencechorus org.) EugoneV GLBT Movie Mgbt group gets Family Value* meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and allies. (541-485-9953 famify_va!ues pnde0hotmailcom.) Roeetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian group with chapters in Salem. Eugene and Portland for support, fun and friendship Game nights, Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag football, etc. (Kim 503-581-5102. www.tavenderwomyn.com.) Ruby Rud Flppero, a group of gay and lesbian Mwionbarry Baton meets monthly in Salem for scuba divers in the Portland area, teeches new potlucks and discussion of books touching on the gsy/bsbian/bi experience (C»y503-363-6036. recruits and takes (fives in Tacoma, Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters (njbyred0pper90yehoo.com. www. rubyredfkppers. org.) Team Orogen, the umbrella sports group (wwwamazondragons org) coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Gamas 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly The Fosse* Group outings are cooperative meetings for those wanting to particípete adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing (503 736-3292 www.teemoregon2006.org.) outings appropriate for their ski and fitness level. Al ski levels welcome (Dawn and Tami 503-659-2782. ncc I l270yahoo.com West 20th Avenue and Polk Street. kfranken80yahoo.com.) marathoner, Portiaml Froutrunnora welcomes gay. lesben. bi and trans people of al abilities and interests (Garyrnfo0portlandfrontrunners.org www portlandfrontrunners org.) www rosetownramblers com.) women 16 and older to join Portland 's only out Eugene’s GLBT Itowb Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon. Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities Anmeen Orogene FaddRng Club mvttes 541-6832692 or Harik 541-484^259.) together every Thursday to view and discuss queer films. (7 pm. kfranken80yahoo.com.) square dance dub. dances at mainstream and plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 www.atNantufagroup.org.) Frontrunner* and WoBwro is a queer fitness and social group In Eugene that meets every Saturday morning. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Sedie www.pdxbowl.com.) Metro: Physical Recreation year round, inducing hiking. walking, cross-country and downhil Skiing, rafting and mountain biking. (PO Bor2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201. Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Capitol Forum is a gey/lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-Wifemette Oregon Men Enjoying Metoriem is a social chapter of the Women on Whsato Motorcyc Club meets monthly at Elmer’s, sponsors ndmg trips, concerts and more. (360^666227. rammytieart0aotcomJ (www.outkayaking.org.) (503-777-1376.) Women of the Rivers, the Porttend/Vancouver Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out, camping Willamette Valley: Social opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for fun on local rivers and promotee safe booting. (paccoeetboatclub0comcast.net.) that meets second and fourth Thursdays. ftdMtfail GrtMiD for fiinofo 1 TMtiianiM in th*» kayak group, explores the latos, rivers and bays of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. PacMe Coes* Booting Club provides wwwpdxbadgids. net.) Cascade Flyer* are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, Willamette Valley: Health Southern Oregon: Social support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 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. Cad 503-284-2971.) 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 espariol. (9 am 4 30 pm Monday Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503 988 3700) teamportlandtennis0yahoo.eom.) meeting time and place. (503-246-5939 efraimieviOaol. com.) Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) Metro: Sexual (www. rosecourt org.) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, 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.) Womenspaco 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 various traditions and studios, helps sexual mmonty and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or expenenced in addressing their special needs Jewish Gay Men's Group—please call for members and volunteers. (503-453-4117. www.plchoir.org.) The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment 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.) affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing arid treatment. 20-minute Metro: Arts & Music community choir that welcomes singers, supportive Weekly gay and lesbian fnendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution (7 8 pm Tuesday 909 NV/ 24th Ave Second Floor 503-452 5961 www portlandsaa org.) Team Temde meets Sundays at University of Portland. Al levels of play welcome. Flret time is free, subsequent times are $3. Please join us! (8am-noon. 5035168329 marionberrysalon0adl.com.) . The FoHoweMp Group, a gay men’s activity group in the greater Salem-Kelzer area, holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and special events. (safemfefcwsh^groupGyahoo com. www.fekowshipgroupxag.) Together Worfco is s confidential group in McMinnvite for queers and their friends to gat together for social events and discussions of topics of mutual interest Meats second and fourth Mondays at First Baptist Church (7 pm 125 SE Cowls St Don 503-434-6266 )
