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Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 Step program
for those suffenng 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 spmtual
solution. (7-8 prii Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave.,
Second Floor 503-452-5961. www portlandsaa org.)
Queer Love Action Network
for Discovery (Q-LAND) an
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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 expenenced
emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their
relationships Free, confidential and safe (Crisis:
503 281-2442 Business 503232 7805. ext 3
emilyg&bradleyangle org.)
Center Against Raps 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
fnendly Wheelchair accessible. TTD. relay calls and
collect calls accepted (Crisis: 503 654 2288
Business 503 7222366 )
Portland Women's Crisis Lino 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
Metro: Arts & Music
Creative Connaction (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.
Cart 503284 2971.)
Portland Gay Man's 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. (503-453-4117.
www.phhoir.org.)
Roos City Gay Freedom Band is a
performance group for queers and supportive friends
of varying musical skill levels with annual faf and
spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City
Swmg band and a marching band with flag corps
Come join us! (503-790-2170. info@rcgfb.org
www.rogfb.org)
Satori Man's Chorus welcomes new members
of all ages and races, regardless of sexual
orientation or musical background, to join
Wednesday rehearsals No audition necessary.
(503-299-4454 www satonchorus org)
Metro: General
Asian * Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays
is a nonprofit community voice for gay. lesbian and bi
Aslan and Pacific Islanders. Activities include
potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events.
Fnendly environment to meet and connect with other
API. (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232
apig_pdx@yahoo com.)
Bad Girts 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 all
orientations can connect and ask questions during
the Kinky Women s Welcoming Munch at 7 pm
every second Tuesday (503972 2233
wwwpdxbadgirts net)
Cascode Flyer» are gay. lesbian and bi aviators,
both private and professional, in Washington,
Oregon and southern British Columbia Dinner
meetings in Portland area. (503 7017922
caa8yera@yahoo.com
www.geocities com/casfiyers)
translation available (503 235 5333 or
888-235-5333 wwwpwcl org.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides
resources for sexual rmnonties who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services
(PO Box 951, Tualatin. OR 97062 www safe4all org.)
Metro: Health
CityGuys 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 offering 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
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 espanol
Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland.
Gresham. Beaverton. Salmon Creek, Salem. Bend
and Vancouver. Wash (800-230-7526
www ppcw.org.)
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@stonewalschooi org.)
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 2238822 mfo@qlandorg
www.qland.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
wwwasap tx org.)
Metro:
Mental Health
YWCA of Greater Portland
Counseling Center offers
Metro: Sexual
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 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-430 pm Monday
Friday except 1230 4 30 pm Wednesday 426 SW
Stark St . Sixth Floor. 503-988 3700.)
Best-selling author K. M. Soehnlein reads Oct. 20
at Powell’s on Hawthorne.
Metro: Recovery
Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. (530 pm daily 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
minonties community a safe place to find friendship.
Genealogy group forming. Gather with other
lesbian researchers to trace your famfy tree and
tackle 'brickwaH" female ancestors
i/am/us tnwOaol.com.)
newsletter and information about upcoming events
(Peggy 503-909-2002. Igc@splritone.com.)
LeMans with Degrees is a social group for
intelectual women and those who want to meet
them. (Lam 503-233-3557. Join hstservat
LesbianswDegreee-subscribeQyahoogmups. com.)
Lulu's Perry Ptayhouss is a social group for
self-identifying women who are into S/M. Play
parties are held on the second Saturday of the
month. (503231 3992. dykedad@comcast.net
www.Mapervypiayhou8e.org)
Maa Onor 40 is a smel, social 8ipporth« group that
meets second and fourth Thursdays. <503- 777-1376)
organization for
socri third Sum
The Gay Woman*» Golf Group welcomes a*
levels of players, (www.tudgirizcom.)
Lambda Literary Award winner Alex
Sanchez reads Oct. 8 at Central
Library and Oct 10 at Powell’s on
Hawthorne.
(503-347-5817. portiandbwomen@comcast.net.
www.portlandxwomenfreeservers.com.)
Portland Leather Alliance « one of the largest
pansexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish
lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Regular
social and educational opportunities, including
KinkFest. Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall
Vendors Fair. (www.pdxleatheraBiance.org.)
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 pim@direcway com.)
Portland Metro Primo Timor» 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 360-693-5506
pdxpnmetimers@yahoocom
www geocities.com/pdxprimettmers.)
Rataridere Motorcycle Club meets weekly at
the Roxy Ride your Mce or just come meet the
group. Everyone welcome. (10 am Sunday
1121 SW Stark St www pdx-rrmc.com.)
Race Chy Discussion Chib, the largest open
pansexual/altemative sexuality dub in the
Northwest, is open to aH orientations, fetishes and
lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual.
Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter
(503 972 1869 rcdcQteleport com www redeorg)
C apture
to a social group for people who were
assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise
(femate-to-mate. genderqueer, drag king, etc.) First
Sunday meetings are open to partners and famdes
of any configuration. (503-471-1515
gmupeyahoo com/group/cogsure)
90« leebiaa aeria l group for women meets on
the third Saturday of the month. (4 7 pm
503642 3360 or 5032883575.)
Soyboy» Vegetarian Men*» Group is a fun.
social gathering for gay and bi men who are
interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan kfestyte
A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the
last Friday. (veggteguysGao/cornJ
FomZfem social group forming for feminine
singles between 30 and 50
(fam2fempdx@vahoo com)
Women of the Rivers. the. Portland/Vancouver
chapter of the Women on Wheel» Motorcycle
Chib, meets monthly at Omer's, sponsors riding
FTM Pacific MW OR 1 WA is a social and
discussion group for femate-to-male trans men
igroups.yahoo com/group/FTM_PactficNW )
Funny Ladies a social group for mce lesbians 35
and older as well as their friends and loved ones,
holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each
month (503639 7488 Hatapaffyahoo com)
Podor Latino is a nonprofit social community
voice group for gay. lesbian, bl and trans people that
readies out to Latinos and Latfaae by organizing
events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention
Meets every other Monday at Outside In (6-30 pm.
1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo 5039978615 or
Audenoo 503-261 5463.)
Portland Manual Women is a discussion, social
and support group for bi and questioning women.
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting. (5 30 pm Monday-Friday
1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.)
The Forest Group outings are cooperative
adventures for women. Participants are responsible
for providing their own equipment and choosing
outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All
skS levels welcome. (Dawn and Tami 503-659-2782.
nccl 127@yahoo.com.
www.geocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.)
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 503226 7079. ext. 14.)
The Lesbian Gordon Club is a group of women
who love gardens and gardenfag They exchange
plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while
queer and questioning people who support one
another in recovering from the effects of another
person's dunking (6-730pm Thursday 1244 NE
39th Ave 5032238822. ext. 1.
www al anonportlandoregon org.)
Amazon Dragon« Paddling Club invites
women 16 and older to join Portland's only out
lesbian dragon boat teem. Be part of the fan and
fitness with this dynamic group
(wwwamawndragons.org.)
Jewish Gay fifion a Group— —please caH for
meeting time and place. (503-246-5939.
efmtmlevi0aol.eom.)
(LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy
exploring all aspects df the environment. Activities
include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology,
camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional
‘lecture.* No experience necessary. (6:45-830pm
second Thursday planning meeting Laune
503-977-2903. hnsnews@yahoo.com.)
Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a 12 step group of
and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking
(PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 972082201.
www.adventuregroup.org.)
Imperial flovaretan Roaa Court of Oreooa
is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-
raising organization tn the state of Oregon Meetings
are the first two Mondays of each month.
(www.rosecourt.org.)
Leather Night and Rad Hanky Social are the
first and third Friday of each month at Gad's Dirty
Duck Tavern. (9 pm-mdntght 439 NW Third Ave
503-224-8446. eariWeatherdgarboy.com.)
recovery and clean-and-sober activities Meeting
space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE
Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.)
clinics and takes day tops (7:15 pm second
Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Road.
www.hevanet.com/chama/wow.)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventare Group organizes a variety of activities
year round, including hiking, walking, cross country
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for
equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest.
(Dense 503654 3865 Lynn 503 7772339.
ketrav@rdrop.com.)
National Gay Basketball League is forming a
chapter m Portland to represent Oregon in the 2006
Gay Games, (www.ngba.ua/porttand/pdx.htm)
Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex
couples at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for
different dance styles start the first Friday of each
month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha. etc Call for
schedule (503-2385129. out_dancing@yahoo.com.
home.att.net/~outdancmg.)
Willamette Valley: Health
Charm« a nonprofit counseling center affiliated
with Peart Program and Gallery in Dallas, has
certified professionals specializing in adoption,
couples, sexual abuse, dream work and eating
disorders. (Michelle Cox 503-831-0618.)
Womanapaca provides a confidential shelter for
adults and children who have been abused
physically, sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot Ime;
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 )
free, subsequent times are $3. Phase join us!
(8am-noon. 503 5168329
leamportiandtennts@yahoo.com.)
Southern Oregon: Social
Abdill-EHfe Lambda Community Center plays
host to social events and groups CaS for schedule
(Suite 112. 208 Oak St, Ashland Mailing address:
PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541-4886990.
www.abdeUis.org)
Douglas County HIV R eso urc e Cantor hosts
Gay Men's Movie Night every second Friday and a
Gay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg. (7 pm
movie. 88 pm potluck. 832 Highland St.
541-4462761.)
Washington: Social
. Social Group for Slngi* Lesbian» in the
Vancouver area hosts movies, rfirwig out. camping
trips, concerts and more. (360-6666227.
rammyhewt@aol.com J
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
Frontrunner» and Walkar» is a queer fitness
and social group m Eugene that meets every
Saturday mommg (9 am. 15th and Agate Sadie
541-683-2692 or Hank 541-484-6259.)
OutKayaklng Portland's gay and lesbian sea
kayak group, explores the lakes, nvers and bays of
Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington
(www outkayaking org )
Eugene's GLBT Toonto Group meets every
Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon
West 20th Avenue and Polk Street
kfranken8@yahoo com)
Pacific Coast Boating Club provides
opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come
together for fun on local rivers and promotes safe
boating (paccoastboatdub&comcast net.)
Willamette Valley: Social
Portland Avalanche rugby team is always
seeking new players for practices Mondays and
Wednesdays Aug. 29Nov. 12 at East Delta Park.
(6:30-8:30 pm. 10737 N Union Court.
503-715-3122 www.evaiancherugby.org.)
Porifamd Gary A Loabton Community
Bovribig Asaockrtion is in its 28th season!
Meets Sundays at Holywood Bowl. Drop-ins
welcome anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St.
Mailing address PO Box 42034. Portland. OR
97242. 503-722-0438. pdxbowt@comcast.net.
www pcbcbowl com.)
Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. Porttanti Frontnmnor» welcomes
gay, lesbian, bl and trans people of at abtoties and
interests (Gary Mo@portlani^mntrunners. org.
www.portlandhontrunners.org.)
Roeetown Ra«ubler» Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance dub. dances al mainstream and plus
levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228^352
www rosetownramblers.com)
Ruby Red FMpper». a group of gay and lesbian
scuba dhrera m the Portland area, teadies new
recruits and takes dves in Tacoma. Hood Canal and
other Pacific Northwest waters
(rubyred@ppers@yahoocom
www mbymcStppers org)
Team Orogori. the umbrella sports group
coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 m Montreal
and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly
meetings for those wanting to participate.
(503 7383292 www teamoregon2006.org )
Teem Teiuiie meets Sundays at University of
Portland All levels of play welcome First time is
Capitol Forum is a gay/iesbian nonprofit social
service organization serving the mid-Wiflamette
Valley. (503363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem. OR
973080663. www.s^emcf org.)
CoaRuoaom The WMamatto VaNey Mixed
GALA Chore» rehearses Sundays at Unitarian
UniverssAst Congregation of Satan. (4-6:30 pm
5090 Center St. NE. 503-364 2370.
confluence@aol.com. www.confluencechorue.otg.)
Eugan»*» GLBT Movto Mgbt group gets
together every Thursday to view and discuss queer
films (7pm. kfrankenMyahoocom.)
Family Vataaa meets monthly to provide a social
support network created by and for queer youth,
families and afies (541-4869953
famHy_values_pnde@hotmad. com)
Lmmadar Womyn is a warm and frierxfiy lesbian
group with chapters tn Salem. Eugene and Portland
for support, fun and friendship Game nights,
bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag footbal.
etc. (Km 5O3-58151O2. www lavendenvon^n com)
Marianbarry B a t a a meets monthly in Sal»m for
potlucks and discussion of books touching on the
gey/lesbian/bt experience. (Cary 5033636036.
manonberrysalon9aoi.oom.)
The FaNourehip Group, a gay men's activity
group in the greater Satan-Keizer area, holds
monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and
special events (salend8towshipgroup@yahoo com
www fellowshipgroup.org >
Together Work« is a confidential group m
McMinnviBe for queers and thek 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 4346266)