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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUGUST 15, 2008 out reach AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescnp- tion drugs.and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon De partment of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8 am-5pmMonday-Friday 503-731-4029or800-805-2313. www.healthoregon.orgj Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legisla tion on the national, state and local levels. Spanish-lan- guage assistance available. ¡Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907. Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.) CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing nights at The Escape and Steam; provides free risk reduction counseling, con doms and lube; and offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening at the Men's Wellness Center. 15-9 pm Tues day [HIV/STD) and Saturday [HIV only) 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699. dtyguys@cascadeaids.org.) COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT JUSTOUT.COM. Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parenting, health, women's self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www.cascadeaids.org.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management senes for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emotional changes. [Julia 503-230-1202, ext 235 www.ohsu.edu/partnership/hueon.html.) +talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV sta tus and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly. [Josh 503-223-5907 jferrer@cascadeaids.org.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conven tional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, sup port groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No nee dles! Free condoms! Can for appointment or walk-in testing times. [Oregon City: 503-655-8471 Sandy: 503-722-6660 Molalla: 503-723-2944. 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944. For more information call 503-742-5382.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/ AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (2311 NW Northrup St. *105. 503-229-8428.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Van couver, Wash. [5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098.1 The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counsel ing; referrals; and support groups in a nonclinical setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case manage ment to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-2444870.) Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Center. Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Bumside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-qual ity meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. [Mara 503-460-3822.) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low- income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or dru^alcohol/men- tal health support. (Business: 503-786-4829. Volunteers: 503-2340175. www ourhouseofportland. org/programs/ swanhouse.) Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. [503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/pro- grams/estherspantry.) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contem plating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facili tated by experienced patients, nurses and social workers. [5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/ partnership/fuzeon.htmlj Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. [503-227-2339. bw- port@comcast.net.) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appoint ment. (9 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry fa cilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational ac tivities massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inqi/re anytime. [9am-3pm Monday-Friday. 2941NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social events, discussions and other out ings. (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339, ext. 555. theknk@ cascadeaids.org.) Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men's wellness community, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by em- powenng men to pursue their wellness passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and referrals. [503-223-8822, ext. 1. www manifestpdx.org.) Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.) OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphme/suboxone), case management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insurance. (503-4948562.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and hous ing services for people with HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175. www.ourhouseof- portland.org.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at nsk. Programs include HIV Case Management; Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to moti vate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed. Se habla español. (Intake Une: 503-517-3590 SHOP: Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202 Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext 235 www ohsu edu/partnershipj Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds an nually m a six-county area. Need volunteers from all walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave , Second Floor. 3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030, ext 25703. www hrvportland orgj JUStpUt 49 Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscomer.) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at com munity health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550SW Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965) COMMUNITY General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running ef fective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706. www.babble-ontm.org.) and wellness of gay/bi men offering a variety of fun social events, discussion groups, workshops, HIV/STD testing, free condoms and lube, nsk reduction counseling, WiFi and Internet access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only), 410 pm Wednesday-Saturday 928 SW Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids.orgj Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sun days at Tully’s Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@ teleport.com. wwwpeaceveterans.org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educa tors and students statewide. (503-260-5792. www Oregon- sateschools.org.) Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, extended families and intentional communities. Everyone is welcome. (7 pm third Monday. Laury 503-285-4848J Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support work place rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208. 503-516-2498J Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit or ganization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which is held every Father's Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788. info@pridenw.org. www pridenw.org.) Q Canter is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 pm Wednesday. 69 SE Taylor St 503-2347837. info@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdx- qcenter.org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881 www.sharepdx.org.) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave. *1526. 503-823-0027J Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and fnends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans ser vices. (503-242-3585 groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhrj Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (POBox 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 503-222-6151. www.basicnghts.orgj Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to elected officials and candidates. (503-2248200. www.stonewalloregon.ofgj Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first Monday. 201 SE 12th Ave. Laury 503-285-4848.) Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organiza tion in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center. (7 pm second Monday. 69 SE Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343 ) Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organi zation dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice info@dhor.org. www dhor org) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides les bians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed rela tionships who agree to co-create children should be given the same rights as heterosexual couples, (www.myspace com/doublerainbowfoundationj Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.orgj Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and in dividuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensi tivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Ra chel 503-2242640 eracoordinator@yahoo.com.) The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesspeople -meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists. (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday 5200 SW Macadam Ave. Jake 503-768-4248 jake@rosecitymtg.comJ Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Or egon. (503-231-5759 www.equityfoundation.orgj Getting Bi POX is a women's group that meets for discussion, coffee and planning social events (wwwgettmgbipdx.com) KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays. This Way Out, the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays. (6 pm 90 7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley www kboo fm kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voice for queer-headed families Your membership supports parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal nghts for all couples. (503-228-3892 www Imfamity org.) Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men's wellness community, empowers men to pursue their wellness pas sions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and referrals. We manifest wellness and love through community (503-223-8822, ext 1 www manifestpdx.org.) Men's Wellness Center is a space dedicated to the health Professional Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bi sexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for edu cators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@care2.com. www.geodties.com/oregonglcj Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construc tion careers. Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200 www.tradeswomen.net.) Out b Equal Workplace Advocates, a collaborative net work of local companies, serves as a resource to Oregon and Southwest Washington corporate employee resource groups in their efforts to advance workplace equality. loepdx collectivex. comJ Support Clackamas County Parents. Families and Friends of Les bians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at At kinson Memonal Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St 503-998-1450 wwwclackamaspflag.org.) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or questionmg men who are dads a want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and thrd Wednesdays. (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004 www thedadsgroup com J Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357-2442 fg i pflag@aol.com.) Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Al liance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose pnmary erotic prac tice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration (pdx_frot@mac. com. www man2manalliance org.) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tues day. 69 SE Taylor St. *255. 503-227-0605.) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide sup port in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511J Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and sup port group for individuals desmng to explore and express another gender. (POBox 4928, Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx.com www.nwgapdx.com.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-232-7676 www.pflagpdx.orgj TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing,'’ hormones and relationships/ sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rej2433@ yahoo.com.) Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and Af rican-American same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, fnends and family dedicated to empowenng and improving their quality of life through social change, justice and equality. (503-417-7991. www unityprojectoregon. org.) Views offers free peer counselin^support for gay and les bian older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual support available. (Quince 503-489-2230.) HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have expenenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Contact us to learn more about support groups and new "healthy relationships" workshops Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle. org.) Cantor Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves sur vivors 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: 541-758-0219J Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support and resource referral ' survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair acces sible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. /Crists. 503-6542288. Business: 503-722-2366.) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour cnsis intervention hot line that pro vides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex workers. Foreign language translation is available (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community edu cation and volunteer opportunities. (Cnsis: 503-640-5311 Business: 503-3840480. wwwsarcoregon.org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (16869 SW 65th Ave *212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865 503-853-8686 www safe- 4allorg.) General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against To bacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities (503-7845813. r e. srego@cascadiabhc org.) Men's Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their con nection to self and to others. Two classes weekly (www joega.comj Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages (10 am- 6 pm Monday-Friday 1132SW 13th Ave 503-535-3800 www outsidein org.) Planned Parenthood of the Cdumbre/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anony mous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed Se habla espariol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaver ton, Salmon Creek, Salem. Bend and Vancouver. Wash (888-875-7820 wwwppcworgJ - Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual mmonty and HIV positive people find yoga classes that are specifically wel coming and/or expenenced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com. bart@stonewallschool.orgj Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treat ment at People's Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday 3029 SE 21st Ave) Mental Health • Beat the Blues, a peer led depression support group, helps men brainstorm actions and seek support for sustaining ef forts to move toward their wellness vision and overcome challenges. (6-8 pm first and third Sunday $5420 dona tion. RSVP to 503-223-8822, ext. 1, or www.manifestpdx org/calendarj 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 Minonties Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-2947440) Recovery Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship of families and fnends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (7-8:15 pm Wednes day. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.) Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treat ment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065. www ori.org/cfar/portland.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anony mous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diag nosis (mental illness and substance abuse) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.) Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anony mous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Port land. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anony mous 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 minorities commu nity a safe place to find fnendship, recovery and clean-and- sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-6091J Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual and questioning men to explore their relationship with drugs and alcohol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center Newcomers should arrive a half-hour early for onentation (6-7:30 pm Wednesday 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting. Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext 36 www.sccpdx.orgj Poe for the Cause, an HIV-positive gay men s Alcoholics Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rectory at St. Philip Nen Catholic Church. (7:30-8:45 pm Monday. 2408 SE 16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603J Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recover ing from the effects of another person's dnnkmg. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave 503-223-8822, ext. 1. www al-anonportlandoregon org J Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (5:30 pm Monday-Fnday 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. Weekly gay- and lesbian fnendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor 503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org ) * The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment pro gram specifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction (503-230-9654) • Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted dis eases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted, sliding scale fee Se habla espariol. (9am-4:30pm Monday- Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700 ) SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Umversalist Congregation of Salem. (46:30 pm 5090 Center St NE 503-364-2370 conhuence(a>aol com www confluencechorus org) 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, non judgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (7 pm Carl 503-2842971J Film discussion group forming for gay, tx and trans men Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual mi nority men in current films Monthly activities include group
