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Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sun
day to screen foreign films at vanous venues, followed by
a group discussion lpdxgayfHm@yahoo.com.)
and encouragement while having a good time. Call for a
copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming
events. IDnda 503-909-2002 )
Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to sugars, sipport mem
bers and volunteers. 1503-226-2588 wwwpcfrgmcorg.)
Lesbians with Degrees is a social group that was started
for degreed women, but no degree is necessary. Just
come and join the fun! Pool parties, Scrabble and more.
(Lani 503-233-3557. Join listsen at LesbianswDegrees-
subscribe@yahoogroups.com.)
Portland lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community
women's chorus, encourages women of any musical
skill level to participate in its 21 st season of singing, skill
building and socializing, led by interim director Casey Mof
fett-Chaney. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United
Church of Chnst. <6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday 2941 NE
Ainsworth St. 503-727-3306. portlandlesbianchoir@hot-
mail.com. www plchoir orgj
Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group
for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill
levels with annual fall and spring concerts. Subgroups in
clude the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with
flag corps. Come join us! 1503-790-2170. info@rcgfb.org.
www.rcgfb.org.)
Satori Men’s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages
and races, regardless of sexual onentation or musical
background, to join Wednesday rehearsals. No audition
necessary. 1503-242-4244. www.satorichorus.org.)
General
Asian b Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a non
profit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian and
Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recreational
outings and cultural events. Fnendly environment to meet
and connect with other API. IPO Box 12661, Portland, OR
97232. aplgjxfx@yahoo.com.)
Bad Girls 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. 1503-972-2233. www.
pdxbadgirls.net.)
Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets
monthly to share stories, favorite authors, top 10
lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book.
1503-684-0305. mikkata@comcast.net.)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social oppor
tunities for gay men interested in recreational motorcycle
touring and promotes education on safe and legal machin
ery. 1503-281-4488. brmcprez@yahoo.com.)
Cascade Flyers are gay, lesbian and bi aviators, both
private and professional, in Washington, Oregon and
southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Port
land area. 1503-701-7922. casflyers@yahoo.com.
www.geocities.com/casflyers.)
A Common Bond is a social support network for former
or questioning Jehovah's Witnesses who are queer, lacb-
portland@webtv.net.)
Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a
female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male,
genderqueer, drag king, etc.). First Sunday meetings
are open to partners and families of any configuration.
1503-471-1515. groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.)
Dungeon Men POX hosts a men's S/M party every other
month in a Portland dungeon. Masters and novices always
welcome. 1503-281-2076. bighnboy@aracnet.com.)
F.A.G. PDX (Femme Affinity Group Portland), a radical
activist and social group open to self-identified femmes
of all genders, seeks to create solidarity among femmes,
promote femme visibility and combat femmephobia in the
community at large. Iwww.notsorry.org/fagpdx.)
50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the
third Saturday of the month. 14-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or
971-216-1173. sutaytig@aol.com.)
FTM Pacific NW OR b WA is a social and discussion
group for female-to-male trans men. Igroups.yahoo.com/
group/FTM PacificNWJ
Funny Ladies, a social group for nice lesbians 35 and
older as well as their friends and loved ones, holds pot
lucks on the second Saturday of each month. Iflataps@
yahoo.com.)
Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the
West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conversation and
socializing. The death need not have occurred recently.
17:30 pm second Wednesday 1201 SW Jefferson St.
503-701-9376.)
Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian re
searchers to trace your family tree and tackle "bnckwair
female ancestors. Ifamhistnw@aol.comj
Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicat
ed to building the visibility, community participation and
collective leadership of lesbian women of color through
a wide variety of social, networking, consciousness-rais
ing and action-oriented activities, events and projects.
Iwww.happyoursproductions.com.)
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest
gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising organization
in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mon
days of each month. Iwww.rosecourt.org.)
Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call for meeting time
and place. 1503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.)
Keshet is a social connection group for queer Jews
and their spouses, partners, significant others and good
friends, whether Jewish or not. It meets monthly for pot
luck dinners and special events. ¡David 503-226-7079,
ext. 14, or Mike 503-331-1111.)
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gar
dens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-identify
ing women who are into S/M Play parties are held on
the second Saturday of the month. 1503-231-3992. dyke-
dadi@comcast.net. www.luluspenyplayhouse.org.)
Men Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that
meets second and fourth Thursdays. 1503-777-1376.)
Night in Black Leather and The Leather Duck Club
are the first and third Fnday of each month at Gail's
Dirty Duck Tavern. 19 pm-midnight 439 NW Third Ave.
503-224-8446. orleatherfrat@Yahoo.com.)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization
for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering second
Saturday of every month. Iomenpdx@omenpdx.org.
www.omenpdx.org.)
PDX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men
and their significant others, friends, families and allies.
lgroups.yahoo.com/group/PDX_FTMJ
The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobo's. Come
play cards and meet the gang. New players always wel
come. 16 pm. 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503-641-7224.)
Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice 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 Mon
day at Outside In. 16:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo
503-997-8615 or Audencio 503-261-5463.)
Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pansex-
ual, nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyle organi
zations in the Northwest. Regular social and educational
opportunities, including KinkFest, Leather Ball and Fall
Vendors Fair. Iwww.pdxfeatheralliance.org.)
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather life
style and keep abreast of leather happenings. No dues,
no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather
socialization for the past 21 years. 1360-896-6665. plm@
direcway.com.)
Portland Lesbian Book Club gathers monthly to chat
about a chosen book or to attend selected events.
16:30pm third Tuesday, groups.yahoo.com/group/port-
landlesbianbookclub.)
Portland Lesbian Network organizes brewpub visits, golf
events, hiking, kayaking, cycling, Scrabble games and mov
ie nights and keeps you aware of what's going on in the
area. IPDXLesbianNetwork-subscribe@Yahoogroups.com.)
Portland Metro Prime Timers was established as a
social group for older gay men as well as younger men
who enjoy their company. Meetings include potluck
meals, dining out, bingo and celebrations of special occa
sions. IPO Box 5884, Portland, OR 97228. 360-254-1718
or 503-286-4613. pdxprimetimers@yahoo.com. www
geocities.com/pdxprimetimers.)
Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest
open pansexuai/alternative sexuality club in the North
west, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles
that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings,
social, workshops and newsletter. /rcdc@teleport.
com. www.rcdc.org.)
Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and
older building community through social and cultural ac
tivities. Ithesapphosociaidub@yahoo. com.)
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 Saturday.
Iveggieguys@aol. com.)
Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets for casual tastings of
tine wines and inspired food at West Cafe. 16-8 pm third
Tuesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. RSVP to 503-784-4807
or 503-227-8189.)
Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancouver chapter of
Women on Wheels Motorcycle International, encour
ages women who love to ride to gather for good times,
support and growth in the sport through social meetings,
professional seminars, nder training and organized and
pickup rides. Monthly meetings at MacTamahan's Tap
room. 16:30 pm second Thursday. 2730 NW 31st Ave.
www.womenoftherivers.org.)
Physical Recreation
Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year
round, including hiking, walking, cross-country and down
hill skiing, rafting and mountain biking. IPO Box 2201,
Portland, OR 97208-2201. www.adventuregroup.org.)
Amazon Dragons Paddling Club 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.
Iwww.amazondragons.org.)
Fits Bowling invites you to come join this fun, friendly,
alternative league at AMF Pro 300 Lanes. 17 pm Friday
3031SE Powell Blvd. 503-234-0237.)
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 skill levels welcome.
1503-772-1860. imnoregon@comcast.net. www geoci-
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Gay Men's Walking Group invites gay, bi and question
ing men to stroll in vanous neighborhoods around Portland
for fun, friendship and exercise. (10 am Saturday Tom
503-984-4549)
Gay Women s Golf Group welcomes all levels of players.
Iwww.turfgirlz.com.)
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 Friday of each month: country, swing, tango,
cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. 1503-236-5129. out danc-
ing@yahoo.com. home.att.net/~outdancing.)
OutKayaking, Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group,
explores the lakes, rivers and bays of northwest Oregon
and southwest Washington. Iwww.outkayaking.org.)
PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games
Friday nights September through April. Iinfo@pdx-
pridebowl.com.)
PDX Netflippers is Portland's queer soccer organization
with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scnmmages, prac
tices for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendo-
verbeckham@gmailcom www.myspace.com/netrippersj
Portland Gay b Lesbian Bowling Association celebrates
30 years with its 2007-08 season. Meets Sundays from La
bor Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins
welcome anytime. 13:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing
address: PO Box42034, Portland. OR97232.503-693-6261.
pdxbowl@yahoo.com www.pdxbowl comJ
Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill
levels, ¡groups. yahoo.com/group/PortlandGayBasketball-
Association.)
Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned mara
thoner, Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi
and trans people of all abilities and interests. ¡Gary info@
portlandfrontrunners. org. www.portlandfrontrunners org.)
Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest
sports organization for the gay and lesbian community.
With open and women's divisions at all levels, RCSA
plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays
throughout die summer at Gordon Faber Recreational
Complex in Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one!
14450 NW 229th Ave. membership@rosecitysoftball.org.
www.rosecitysoftball.org.)
Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gay and lesbian square
dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels.
IPO Box 5352, Portland, OR 97228-5352. www. rosetown
ramblers.com J
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 Pa
cific Northwest waters. Irubyredflippers@yahoo.com.
www.rubyredflippers.org.)
She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians
18 and older, organizes year-round climbing and training
events chosen according to skill level. Monthly meetings
are held at Bagdad Pub. 16:30-7:30 pm second Thursday.
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, wwwsherocks.wetpaint.comJ
Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinating ef
forts for Outgarpes 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games 2006
in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to
participate. ¡503-736-3292. www.teamoregon2006.orgj
Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All
levels of play welcome, and the first time is free. 18 am-
noon, www.teamportland-tennis.org.)
YOUTH
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
is the only international organization specifically support
ing young people with sexual minority parents. Icolage@
lmfamily.org. www.colage.org.)
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
(GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every
school community is valued and respected, regardless
of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
112700 SW North Dakota St., Suite 180 4129, Tigard,
OR 97223. 503-525-1177. glsen@glsenoregon.org.
www.glsenoregon.org.)
House of MOCHA (Men of Color Healthy b Aware) is
a group of gay/bi/same-gender-loving men of color be
tween 16 and 25 who want to engage in activities, so
cials and community events among their peers. IKourtni
503-417-7991. www.brotobropdx.org.)
Pride Project brings together Washington County queer
and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social
events. Also information, referral and advocacy services
in Washington County. IMo 503-260-5792. mkenny@
cascadiabhc.org. www.myspace.com/39241130J
Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) of
fers support, recreation, counseling and referral to gay,
lesbian, bi and trans kids 23 and younger. Drop-in comput
er access, pool tables and an informal place to hang out.
Weekly trans, leadership and art support group meetings.
14-9 pm Wednesday, 4-11 pm Friday. 2100 SE Belmont St.
503-872-9664. www.smyrc.orgj
Queerzone identifies and meets the needs of queer home
less youth by providing advocacy, safety, support, re
sources, referral and a safe place for them to socialize and
get the help they need. 16-8 pm Monday, New Avenues
for Youth, 812 SW 10th Ave. 6-8 pm Tuesday, Outside In,
1132 SW 13th Ave. 4-11 pm Saturday, Sexual Minority
Youth Resource Center, 2100 SE Belmont St.)
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Germ Warfare
Should we stage an intervention
for the Dirty Mommies?
D ear M s . B ehavior :
We are lesbian moms who have formed a group
with other lesbian moms and gay dads. The problem
is that one couple (I’ll call them June and April)
seem to be a little lax with their child. For instance,
they wipe their little girl baby from back to front
when cleaning during a diaper change. And they
will literally pop a pacifier that’s dropped on the
floor right back in the kid’s mouth, without even
wiping it clean, let alone washing it off. They carry
her all slumped over without sling or other device,
and they don’t have her on any kind of a schedule.
BY MERYL COHN
This upsets the other mothers and dads who want to
have an intervention to give these women a clue.
My partner thinks we shouldn’t impose our parenting on them, but I don’t feel good
about doing nothing. What’s the right way to handle the situation?
—Sammy's Mommy
Ms. Behavior
D ear S ammy ’ s M ommy :
It may be tempting to formally intervene or to at least say, “Yo, your kid is slumpy and
germy and probably at risk for a vaginal plague,” but unfortunately an attempt to educate
June and April about how to care for their bacterially challengd^harge may backfire. You
could end up alienating them and making them feel defensive enough to leave the group.
Instead, try initiating show-and-tell sessions, where members share information
about baby care and products. Then you’ll be free to whip out a baby sling and show it
to the whole group, without calling attention to April and June’s misshapen, undersup
ported baby. You can demonstrate front-to-back wiping or do a PowerPoint presenta
tion about floor germs on pacifiers without alienating the Dirty Mommies.
If, however, April and June remain stuck in their nasty ways, don’t despair. Living in
a bit of filth apparently isn’t all bad: According to the “Hygiene Hypothesis,” the growing
rate of allergies and asthma in babies and children may actually be the result of too much
cleansing and sanitizing. This comforting theory suggests that the presence of germs helps
children’s immune systems develop properly. If parents overuse antibacterial soap and
push antibiotics at the first sign of infection, the kids aren’t exposed to enough germs.
Consequently, the immune system can become overly sensitive, resulting in increased
risk of asthma and allergies. Also, antibiotics and hand sanitizers may kill off weaker
germs but aid in the development of resistant strains of bacteria. The stronger germs may
become “supergerms,” tough enough to resist the effects of stronger antibiotics.
So, instead of worrying about April and June’s mothering skills, try to remember that
their poor bacteria-ridden little critter may actually be healthier than her gleaming peers.
D ear M s . B ehavior :
After having escaped a hellish childhxxd, 1 have chosen to live far from home and fam
ily. I’m fortunate to have a secure job for a big company in a gay-friendly environment.
I learned recently that my stepbrother, Eric, is moving to my town and applying to
work for my company. Eric ahd I were close as kids, but in his late teens he became an
angry, homophobic person, and we’ve avoided contact for years. Now Eric says that he
wants us to be friends again and wants to have lunch. Part of me is curious, and another
part wants to stay away.
I have an acquaintance in human resources who will probably ask my opinion about
Eric. I think Eric is messed up, and I wouldn’t feel comfortable if he were around. Would it
be wrong for me to say this? Is it unethical for me to wreck his chances at employment?
—Homo Bro
D ear H omo B ro :
Sharing your negative opinion of Eric with your acquaintance in human resources
may be slightly mean-spirited, but it’s not unethical. Like it or not, jobs are frequently
attained or not attained based on personality and connections. If your opinion is solic
ited and valued, it’s not wrong to answer honestly.
However, you may want to check out how you feel about Eric in the present by hav
ing lunch with him before offering an opinion. It makes sense that you feel conflicted
about seeing him, since you cared for each other before he developed into a full-size
homophobe. But contact with him doesn’t have to be a black-or-white decision. Lunch
doesn’t mean that you’re committed to being “friends” again or that you need to help
him get a job at your workplace.
M eryl C ohn is the author of Do What I Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian
Etiquette. Signed copies are available directly from the author. Send questions or
correspondence to mshehavior@aol.com.