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OREGON S GAY/LESBIAN/BI/TRANS NEWSMAGAZINE MARCH b 2009 JUS execu interim tive director Bart Church. “Because men by taught are and sexism homophobia to •li ignore symptoms, not seek help or care, and not talk solutions printing services stressors about symptoms, and men invariably are diagnosed much later than women, *4 • full service • full color • • since 1980 • • cards • brochures • posters • • database management • • direct mailing • digital excellence • • delivery included • From left, yogis Jeff Bader. Marc Kochanski and Matthew Koren find healthy ways to deal with stress through Manifest. have far more se- vere symptoms, require much more invasive Chin, a gay single father of two daugh and expensive treatment and have worse treat ters, regularly attends yoga and meditation ment outcomes,” Church said. classes at Manifest. “Previously, I was not In terms of the number of men served and a regular member of a church or gym, so I the number of programs regularly offered, enjoyed doing these activities in a commu Manifest is one of the largest men’s wellness nity. During this period of my life, I quit organizations in the country, counting Seattle’s smoking, lost weight and got out of my bar Gay City and Boston’s Fenway Clinic Men’s drinking phase.” Project among its peers. Manifest, which has Other popular events available through served 3,000 men since its inception and ap Manifest are sex and intimacy groups, pajama proximately 100 men monthly, emphasizes parties and hikes. eating well, Church’s exercising long-term goals regularly, caring about emotional and physical wellness, nur turing friend ships and relationships, and dealing with stress in healthy ways. “I tended at my anifest aims to combat the homophobia and sexism thatcontribute to the serious diseases-heart disease, cancer, diabetes. HIV and depression-that kill Oregon men. Manifest for include secur ing stable fund through ing government, foundational and corporate and grants sponsorships as well as increas ing outreach to the community ten-fold by at first Manifest tracting 1,000 event back in men monthly 2007 while working with a therapist through a to its programs. The group has applied for non relationship breakup,” said Bill Chin, Manifest’s profit status. board secretary since September 2007. “The event was Men’s Dating Lab, and it was de signed to identify relationship and intimacy goals and work with like-minded men to head out and be more sociable and reach your goals.” M anifest ’ s F ifth A nniversary P arty will be heldfrom 2 to 5p.m. March 21. RSVP to 503-223-8822, ext. 1, or www. manifestpdx. org/calendar. MIC of Aloha Can't share your dreams with your financial advisor? Then why share your finances? 9 Do you dream of opening a B&B in Key West? Adopting a child? Writing the great American gay novel? I want to hear your dreams. Then working together we ll define your dream, develop your plan and track your progress. To get started, call (503) 5954)070 today. Kristen Salt. CFP*. ChFC* Focusing on: Financial Advisor • Tax management strategies • Investment planning • Retirement planning 600 NW Naito Pkwy., Unit D Portland. OR 97209 (503) 595-0070 Kristen.A.Salt@ampf.com ameriprise advisors.com/kristen.a.salt The Prrvmil Advltort of Ameriprise Financial Financial planning services and investments available through Ameriprise Financial Services. Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC. Consult your tax advisor or attorney regarding specific tax or legal issues. © 2008 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. 9 9 9 f \i cllcncr in Small Animal Care fm/ftSeKv/ce. Ceter/na tra Cardar« sac Arffordab7e/Pnce5i Low Cost Vaccines Orthopedics Walk-ins In-House laboratory Welcome Dentistry • Senior Care Radiology • Endoscope Internal Medicine Aloha 503.690.8069 5th • Sunset Square Retail Center - 7pm • Tues, Wed & Fri: Bam • 6pm
