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Metro: Mental Health
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
pies 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)
Bradley Angle House provides emergency shelter
for woman-identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women Also pro­
vides 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, con­
fidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety
planning and support groups (Crisis 541 754-0110 or
800-927-0197 Business 541-7580219)
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup­
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly Wheelchair
accessible. TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted
(Cnsis 503654-2288 Business: 503-7222366)
Portland Women’s Crisis Line offers free and confi­
dential services for survivors of domestic and sexual vio­
lence. It operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line
and provides information and referrals for shelter, coun­
seling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and
foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or
888235-5333 www pwcl.org.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
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Creative Connection (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 Cad
503-284-2971.)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588
www pdxgmc org.)
Metro: Recovery
CityGuys part of the Men’s Prevention and Wellness
Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholics
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 yel­
low T-shirts1 (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaidsorg)
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway
503 281 8868)
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, insur­
ance welcomed Se habla español Health centers in
Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham.
Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem. Bend and Vancouver,
Wash. (800-230-7526 wwwppcw.org )
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teach
ers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that
are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in
addressing their special needs.
(www gayyogaportland com bart@stonewallschool org )
The Triangle Project at
ASAP Treatment Services is
Oregon's only alcohol and drug
addiction treatment program
specifically for the queer commu­
nity Safe, respectful, confidential
and effective since 1986.
(503 224-0075
www asaptx org.)
Metro: Sexual
The Multnomah County
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics
Health Department STD
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday
2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868)
Program offers testing and
treatment for sexually transmitted
diseases. HIV testing and hepati­
tis A and B vaccinations. By
appointment or walk-in. Most
insurance plans accepted; sliding-
scale fee. Se habla español.
(9 am-430 pm Monday Friday
except 12:30-430 pm
Wednesday 426 SWStark St..
Sixth Floor. 503 988-3700)
Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual 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
503-2386091.)
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 drink­
ing. (6-730pm Thursday. 1244 NE39th Ave
503-223-8822, ext. 1. wwwalanonportlandoregonorg)
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery
Anonymous meeting. (5 30 pm Monday-Fnday 1210 SE
Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.)
(Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, pro­
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
vides resources and referrals on men's health chal­
lenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon
and other events promoting wellness and intimacy.
(503-223-8822. mfo&qland org. www gland org.)
those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any
gender and sexual onentation is welcome Weekly gay
and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on
Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday
Willamette Valley:
Health
nity choir that welcomes singers, supportive members
and volunteers. (503-453-4117 www.plchoir.org.)
Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance
group for queers and supportive friends of varying musi­
cal skill levels with annual fall and spring concerts
Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a
marching band with flag corps. Come jom us!
(503-7902170. info@rcgfb.org. wwwrcgfb.org.)
Satori Men'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.satorichorus.org)
center affiliated with Pearl
Program and Gallery in Dallas, has certified profession­
als specializing in adoption, couples, sexual abuse,
dream work and eating disorders. (Michelle Cox
503-831-0618.)
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
waiT female ancestors, (famhistnw@aol.com.)
year round, including hiking, walking, cross­
country and downhifl skiing, rafting and
mountain biking (PO Box 2201. Portland.
OR 97208-2201
wwwadventuregrouporg.)
Imperial Sovereign Roce Court of Oregon is the
oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising orga­
nization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first
two Mondays of each month, (www.rosecourt.org.)
Amazon Dragons Paddling Club
Jewish Gay Men's Group— please call for meeting
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.amanondragons.org.)
time and place (503-2465939 efraimlevi@aolcom.)
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.)
The Forest Group outings are coopera­
tive adventures for women Participants are
responsible for providing their own equip!-
ment and choosing outings appropriate for
their skill and fitness level. All skill levels
welcome. (Dawn and Tarm 503-659-2782
ncc1127@yahoocom.
www.geocittescom/nccl 127/forestpdx)
Metro: General
Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
a nonprofit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi
Asian and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks,
recreational outings and cultural events. Friendly envi­
ronment to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box
12661. Portland. OR 97232. aplg_.pdx@yahoo.com)
Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and
B/D/S/M dub for self-identified women with an empha­
sis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions,
events and parties Women of all orientations can con­
nect and ask questions dunng the Kinky Women’s
Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday
(503972-2233 www.pdxbadgirls.net)
Cascade Flyers are gay, lesbian and bi aviators, both
private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and
southern British Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland
area. (503-701-7922. casftyers@yahoo.com.
www.geodties.com/casffyers)
and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck
Tavern (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave.
503-224-8446 earl@leathercigarboy.com.)
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science
(LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy
Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for intel­
lectual women and those who want to meet them
(Lani 503-233-3557. Jom listserv at
LesbianswDegrees-subscnbe@yahoogroups.com .)
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.)
Men Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group
that meets second and fourth Thursdays.
(503-777-1376.)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi­
zation for gay male natunsts/nudists. Potluck social
third Sunday of every month, (omenpdx@yahoo.com.
*www geocites com//omenpdx)
A Common Bond is a social support network for for­
PDX FTM Is a social group for female to-male trans
mer or questioning Jehovah's Witnesses who are queer.
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men and their significant others, friends, families and
allies (gmups.yahoo com/gruup/PDXJTM)
Coqsure is a social group for people who were
assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise
(femaleto-mafe. genderqueer, drag king, etc) First
Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of
any configuration (503471-1515.
groups.yahoo, com/group/coqsure)
PDX Lesbo Nerds invite interesting, intelligent
women 35 and older to socialize while playing board
games bke Scrabble and Spades
(gamesgroups.yahoo.com/group/PdxLesboNerds)
50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the
third Saturday of the month. (4- 7 pm. 503642-3360 or
503-286-3575.)
Fem2fem social group forming for feminine singles
between 30 and 50 (fem2fempdx@yahoo com.)
FTM Pacific NW OR A WA is a social and discus­
sion group for female-to-male trans men
(groups .yahoo.com/group/FTM_ PacidcNW)
Funny Ladies a social group for nice lesbians 35 and
older as weS as their friends and loved ones, holds
potlucks on the second Saturday of each month.
(503-6397488 8ataps@yahoo.com)
Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian
researchers to trace your family tree and tackle “brick-
The Gay Women's Golf Group wel­
comes all levels of players.
(www. turfgirin. com)
exploring all aspects of the environment. Activities
include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camp­
ing. kayaking, star gazing and an occasional “lecture"
No experience necessary. (6:458:30 pm second
Thursday planning meeting Laurie 503-977-2903
lensnews@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. Call or e-mail for a copy of the newsletter
and information about upcoming events (Peggy
503 909-2002. Igc@spiritone.com.)
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 voice
group for gay. lesbian, bt 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 hi (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th
Ave Hugo 503-997-8615 or Audencio 503-261 5463)
Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social
and support group for tx and questioning women.
(503-347 5817. portfandbrwomen@comcastnet
■www portiandbiwomen fneeservem com)
Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest
pansexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M. leather aid fetish
lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Regula social
Gay dancer Mike Barber performs Oct. 21 at Conduit.
Charms a nonprofit counseling
Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned commu­
1
909 NW 24th Ave. Second
Floor 503-452-5961 www port
landsaa org)
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets
together for equestnan activities in the
Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865
Lynn 503-777 2339 kelrav@rdrop.com)
National Gay Basketball League is
forming a chapter in Portland to represent
Oregon in the 2006 Gay Games.
(www ngba us/portland/pdx htm.)
CoHo Productions presents Nixon's Nixon
through Nov. 26.
and educational opportunities, including KinkFest.
Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Fair
(wwwpdxleatheralhance 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.
<360-8966665. plm@direcway.com.)
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com­
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos­
es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503286-4613
or 360693-5506. pdxpnmehmers@yahoo.com.
www.geodties.com/pdxprimetimers.)
Rainridere Motorcycle Club meets weekly at the
Roxy Ride your bike or just come meet the group
Everyone welcome. (10 am Sunday. 1121 SW Siark St.
www.pdx-rrmc.com)
Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan-
sexual/aiternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is
open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, work­
shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869
rcdc@teleport.com www.rcdc.org)
Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun. social
gathering 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
(veggieguysQaol 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 trqas. (7:15 pm second Thursday 9848 N
Whitaker Road www hevanet.com/chama/wow)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities
Out Dancing teaches dancing for same
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.)
wanting to participate (503-736-3292.
www. teamoregon2006. org.)
Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of
Portland. All levels of play welcome. First time is free,
subsequent times are $3. Please join us! (8 am-noon.
503-516-8329. teamportlandtennis@yahoo com.
Southern Oregon: Social
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays
host to social events and groups. Call for schedule.
(Suite 112. 208 Oak St., Ashland. Mailing address:
PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520. 541488-6990
www abdeliis org.)
Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts
Gay Men's Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay
Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg. (7 pm movie.
5-8 pm potluck. 832 Highland St. 541 -440-2761)
Washington: Social
Social Group for Single Lesbians in the
Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out, camping trips,
concerts and more. (360-666-6227.
rainmyheart@aol. com.)
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and
social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morn­
ing (9 am. 15th and Agate Sadie 541-683-2692 or
Hank 541-484-6259.)
sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio.
Classes for different dance styles start the
first Friday of each month: countty, swing,
tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule (503-236-5129.
out_dancing@yahoo.com . home.att.net/-outdancing.)
Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon. West 20th
Avenue and Polk Street kfranken8@yahoo com.)
OutKayaking. Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak
Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social ser­
vice organization serving the mid Willamette Valley.
(503-363-0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308 0663
www.satemcforg.)
group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of Northwest
Oregon and Southwest Washington.
(www outkayaking.org.)
Willamette Valley: Social
Pacific Coast Boating Club provides opportuni
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
ties for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for
fun on local rivers and promotes safe boating.
(paccoastboatdub@comcast net)
GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian
Portland Avalanche rugby team is always seeking
new players for practices Mondays and Wednesdays
Aug. 29-Nov. 12 at East Delta Park. (630-8.30 pm.
10737 N Union Court 503-715-3122
www.avalancherugby org.)
Portland Gay X Lesbian Community Bowling
Association Is in its 28th season! Meets Sundays at
Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3 30 pm
4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Bpx 42034.
Portland. OR 97242 503 722-0438
pdxbowf@comcast.net www.pdxbowi 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 into@portiandfrontrunners.org.
www portlandfrontrunners org.)
Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance dub. dances at mainstream and plus
levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 972285352
www.rosetownramblers.com)
Ruby Red Flippers, a group of gay and lesbian
scuba divers m the Portland area, teaches new recruit
and takes dives in Tacoma. Hood Canal and other
Pacific Northwest waters, (njbyredfhppers@yahoo.com
www rubyredfbppers.org)
Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinating
efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal aid Gay Games
2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those
Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090
Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. conftuence@aol.com.
www.confhjencechorus.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
family_values_pnde@hotmail.com)
Lavender Womyn t$ a warm and friendly lesbian
group with chapters in Salem. Eugene and Portland for
support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowing, bar­
becues. bunco, camping, flag football, etc. (Kim
503-581-5102. www.lavenderwomyn.com.)
Marionberry Salon meets monthly tn Salem for
potlucks and discussion of books touching on the
gay/lesbian/bi experience. (Cary 503 363-6036
marionberryseion@aol com.)
The Fellowship Group, a gay men's activity group
m the greater Salem Keizer area, holds monthly
potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and special
events (salemfellowsNpgrmjp@yahoo com.
www feHowshipgroup org.)
Together Works is a confidential group in
McMinnville for queers and their friends to get together
for soaal events and discussions of topes of mutual
interest. Meets second and fourth Mondays at First
Baptist Church. (7 pm. 125 SE Cowls St. Don
503-434-6266.)