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everything to m old-tim e gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics
(Setters of Catan, Puerto Rico). Bring your favorite game along! (11:30
am-5 pm first Sunday, brunt1234@ gmal.oom.)
Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group tor gay, les
bian, bi 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 In. (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo
503-997-8615 or Audenao 503-261-5463.)
The Portland Gay Men’s Garden Group meets once a month to
explore various gardens and nurseries Come socialize and meet other
men who love plants. Contact Jim at 503-309-4342.
Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pansexual, nonprofit
B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyte organizations in the Northwest.
Regular social and educational opportunities, including KinkFest,
Leather Ball and F al Vendors Fair, (www.pdxleatheralliance.org.)
Portland LeatherMen meet every second Saturday tor poduck and
socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyte 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.
T uckerWalter@ gmail.com.)
Portland Lesbian Book Club gathers monthly to chat about a chosen
book or to attend selected events. (6:30 pm third Tuesday groups.
yahoo.com/group/portlarfolesbianbookdub.)
The Portland Lesbian Garden Club enjoys all things green, from the
latest perennial or vegetable finds to yard design and container plant
ing. We focus not on meetings, but on garden and nursery tours, plant/
seed exchanges, and holiday parties. All ages and levels of expertise
are welcome, and for $10 a year you can have access to our entire
website: www.lgcpdx.org. Give us a call at 503-909-2002 iMth your
contact information to become a member.
PDX Lesbian Network hosts monthly card, games, pool and bowling
nights, brev^xjb visits, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, snowshoeing,
skiing, sno^oardin g, cross country skiing, monthly bookdub, etc. We
also have an annual campout for members in Summer and pardpate in
the Hood to Coast relay. This is a Network, so if you want to host an
event please feel free to do so. Please find us on Facebook and request
to become a member.
Portland M etro Prim e Tim ers meets monthly on fourth Sundays
Established in 1980 as a social group for older Gay men as well as
younger men who enjoy their company. Activities indude potluck
meals, picnics, dinners out, Bingo, celebrations of special holiday occa
sions. Check out our website: web.me.com/byron.w/pdxpt. Contact:
360-254-1718 or 503-2864613.
Rainbow Eastenders is a group of active senior gay men who meet at
Rainbow Vista in Gresham to socialize, travel and attend outings,
induding holiday parties, ocean cruises and dining out. Come make
some new friends. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd.
503-667-5575. ian@ rainbowvista.com.)
Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who
desire monogamy. ($25/week, Call 503-343-0405 for pre-screening,
relationshipgardening.com)
Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest open pansexual/
alternative sexuality dub in the Northwest, is open to all orientations,
fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. (rcdc@tele-
port.com. www.rcdc.org.)
Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building
community through social and cultural activities, (thesapphosoaal-
dub@ yahoo.com.)
SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming social and educational
gathering for GLBTQ Latinos. (6:30-8:30pm, Educate Ya, 200 NE 20th
Ave. Suite-10, somos.info@ gmail.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 lifestyte.
A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday, (veg-
gieguys@ aol.com.)
Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets for casual tasor >y3 of fine wines and
inspired food at West Cafe. (6-8 pm third Tuesday. 1201 SW Jefferson
St. RSVP to 503-7844807 or 503-227-8189.)
Physical Recreation
The Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round,
induding hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and
mountain biking. (PO Box 2201, Portland, OR 972062201. 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 w th tins dynamic group, (www.amazorforagons.org)
Gay Men’s Walking Group invites gay, bi and questioning men to stroll
in various neighborhoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exer
cise. (10 am Saturday. Tom 506984-4549.)
Turf Girtz Golf Group www.turfgir1z.com
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in
the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 506777-2339.
kelrav@ rdrop.com.)
Out Dancing teaches dandng for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street
Studio. Classes for different dance styles start each month: country,
swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (5062365129. out_danc-
ing@ yahoo.com. home.att.net/~outdandng.)
OutKayaking, Portland’s gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores
the lakes, rivers and bays of northwest Oregon and southwest
Washington, (www.outkayaking.org.)
PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games Friday nights
September through April, (info@ pdxprfoebowl.com.)
PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organization with competi
tive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and
regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail com. www
myspace.com/netrippers.)
Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from
Labor Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl Drop-ins wel
come anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box
42034, Portland, OR 97232. 5036966261 pdxbow@ yahoo.com.
www.pdxbowl.com.)
Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels
(groups. yahoo com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.)
Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of
all abilities and interests, whether you’re a running novice or a sea
soned marathoner (Gary info@ portlarfolrontiunners.org wwwport-
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Portland metro’s L G B T Q y o u th community is fortunate to have plentiful resources,
support groups, social clubs and educational programs offered in the region. Through a
passionate network o f nonprofit organizations, empowered youth activists and a com
mitment to providing safe spaces, outreach and leadership skill training, the organiza
tions that follow have put in the hours and dollars to help the youth community realize
that they are not alone— and that it does get better.
— Ryan J. Prado
ter, 506927-7052, fam ily@ transactiveonline.org.)
Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that meets at
Q C enter for people assigned fem ale at birth but identifying as
trans m en/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc.
Topics include m edical and em otional health, com ing o u t 'pass
in g ,' horm ones and relationships/sexuality. (6 6 pm third Sunday
69 SE Taylor St. tranzguys@ gm ail com ; tranzguyspdx.org)
Veterans for Human Rights is a non-profit \feterans Organization that
promotes the fu l recognition and equal protection of active reserve and
Veteran members of the U.S. Aim ed Forces VFHR advocates for
gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the U.S M ilitary VFHR
opposes all forms of discrimination and promotes patriotism (971-236
7432, vlhr.org or Facebook “Veterans for Human Rights')
SMYRC
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and
ervices
Political
The Trevor Project
Sexual & Gender Minority Youth 86&4-U-TREVO R (866-488-
Resource Center
7386) ortrevorpmject.org
503-872-9664
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smyrc.org
The Trevor Project is a national
SM YRC creates safety and sup 24-hour, toll-free confidential
port for LGBTQ youth in Oregon suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
through youth empowerment,
community building, education The Pride Project
and direct services.
503-260-5792 + phdepmject.org
PFLAG
PFLAGPDX.org +
ClackamasPFLAG.com
facebook.com/pflag.
portlandblackchapter
PFLAG supports LGBTQ per
sons, their families and friends
through love, understanding,
education and advocacy.
TransActive
The Pride Project is a program
for LGBTQ youth 21 and under
in Washington County.
Outside In
503-725-9742 or qm.pdx.edu
Portland State University’s
Queer Resource Center
QPOWER
basichghts.org
QPOW ER is a group of young,
motivated leaders committed to
fighting to pass the policies and
elect the candidates that will
bring full equality to Oregon.
Queer Scouts PDX
503-535-3800 + outsidein.org
Outside In helps homeless
youth and other marginalized
people move toward improved
health and self-sufficiency.
“ Queer Scouts PDX” on
Facebook
GLSEN Oregon
503-936-5614 + glsen.org/oregon
TransActiveonline. org
TransActive’s group for
transgender and gender non-
conforming youth meets every
4th Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at
OHSU Richmond Clinic. E-mail
info@transactiveonline.org for
more information.
PSU QRC
The Living Room
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight
Education Network strives to
“ The Living Room, Clackamas
assure that each member of
County” on Facebook
every school community is
The Living Room is a program
valued and respected regard
for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 in less of sexual orientation or
Clackamas County.
gender identity/expression.
landfrontrunners.org.)
Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest sports organiza
tion for the GLBT community. With open and women's divisions at all
levels, RCSA plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays
throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in
Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. mem-
befship@ rosedtysoflball.org. www.rosedtysoflball.org.)
Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub,
dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, OR
972265352. www.rosetownramblers.com.)
Ruby Red Flippers, a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the
Porttond area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma, Hood
Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredflippers@ yahoo.
com. www.njbyredliippefS.ofg.)
She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians 18 and older,
organizes year-round climbing and training events chosen according to
s k i level. Monthly meetings ate held at Bagdad Pub. (6:367:30 pm sec
ond Thursday. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd. www.sherocks.wetpaint.com.)
Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland All
levels of play welcome. (8 am-noon. www.teamportland-tennis.org.)
»COMMUNITY
Support
Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends of
Lesbians and G ays) m eets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson
Mem orial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-341-
3208. www.clackam aspflag.com .)
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out
later in life, m eets m onthly at Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday. 4115
N M ississippi Ave. 503-227-0605.)
Central City Concern's Women's Homeless Veterans
Reintegration Program provides employment and housing services
to female Veterans who are homeless or in transition. Resume build
ing, job search skills and general case management can help you in
your quest for self-sufficiency! (2 NW 2nd Ave, 5062267387)
Daddies and Papas, a social and support network for queer men
raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates for kids,
parenting tips and resources at Q Center. (10am -Noon, third
Saturday of each month. 4115 N M ississippi Ave., daddiesandpa-
pas@ gm ail.com .)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question
ing men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm the 4th
Thursday of the month at the Q Center. For more information call Brett
506310-4723 or Terry 503697-7004 or visit www.thedadsgroup.com.
Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support
meetings at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm, third
Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG@gmail com. 5 0 6
232-7676. www.grovenet.org/W estemWashingtonCounty/pflag)
Gay/Bisexual Men’s Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group is
meant to create a safe space where gay, bisexual, queer men and the
like from the Portland/Vancouver area can intimately discuss issues
relevant to their lives. Our goal is to help gay men build intimacy and
trust in ways that facilitate interpersonal growth, depth, and connection.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the Gay Men's Therapy
Group, or if you would like information about fees and the initial assess
ment process, please contact Dr. Rich Nobles, Psychologist Resident,
at Portland Psychotherapy at 503.281.4852 ext. 6 Please leave a
message and Dr Nobles will return your call shortly.
Gay & Grey is a program o f Friendly House, a non-profit neighbor
hood center & social service agency in Portland, OR. We offer
social events and outings, weekly lunches, peer support groups,
resources, and case managem ent for LGBT seniors. W e also
provide diversity trainings in the com m unity and a housing assess
m ent program to identify LGBT friendly housing options for LGBT
elders. For m ore inform ation or to learn how you can participate,
contact Friendly House at 503.224.2640 or eracoordinator@
friendlyhouseinc.org. Also be sure to check us out on Facebook at
facebook.com /gayandgreypdx
GLBTQI disability group brings together the GLBTQI com m unity
with physical disabilities o f all types, and friends, for activities such
as m ovie-going, m usic, eating out and exploring Portland. (For
inform ation, 503-213-3801 orpdxglbtqidisabled@ com cast.net)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men
m eets to share inform ation and provide support in dealing with the
challenges o f living with m ultiple sclerosis. (6 :3 0 6 pm third
W ednesday. M elissa Greeney 503-223-9511.)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a m onthly social and support
group for individuals desiring to explore and express another
gender. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 972084928. 5065 3 3 6 7 8 7 .
nwga@ nwgapdx.com . www.nwgapdx.com .)
PFLAG Portland Black Chapter is a place for Black gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender people to come together w ith friends
and fam ily and support each other M eet ups are the 3rd Saturday
o f each month at SMYRC at Noon. 503.232.7676 www pflagpdx.
org, facebook.com /pflag portlandblackchapter
Portland PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends o f Lesbians and
G ays) welcom es all to its m onthly m eetings at First United
M ethodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St.
506232-7676 w w w pflagpdx.org.)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) m eets each W ednesday
at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcom es any sex abuse survivors
age 18 and older. Newcomers are welcom e! (909 NW 24th St.)
TRANS-FEM strives to engage and unite anyone on the trans
fem inine spectrum through com m unity building, social events, and
activism . M eetings at Q Center every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
(Flora.ivy@ gm ail.com or AJFauna@ gm ail.com )
Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group
for parents and fam ily m embers of gender non-conform ing and
transgender children and youth age 18 and younger PAGES pro
vides an opportunity for parents and fam ily o f trans youth to share
their experiences with one another in a secure and supportive
setting PAGES group m eetings are free to participating fam ily
m embers and caregivers C hildcare is available if needed (7-9
pm, second M onday of every m onth For inform ation and to regis-
exploitation. Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth
Monday. 819 N Killingsw orth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@ igc org.)
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer
rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the
public and works to end discrim ination through election activities
(503-2226151 www basicrights org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in
policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates
and delegates, and gives sexual m inorities access to elected offi
cials and candidates (503-2246200. w w w .stonew alloregon.org.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians
60 and older the chance to m eet like-m inded women in our com
mon struggle to confront ageism , to share m utual interests and to
experience the joy of playing and w orking together. (1 pm second
W ednesday 503-286-3575.)
Oregon Log Cabin Republicans meet every second Tuesday at
Hobo's. Come meet other LGBT Republicans, enjoy food and drink,
and discuss relevant issues (5:30-7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday,
Hobo’s, 120 NW 3rd, contact Chuck King for more inform ation at
oregontogcabinrepublicans@ gm ail.com or 503616-4549)
General
Home Free, a program o f Volunteers o f Am erica for women and
children surviving dom estic violence has openings for com pas
sionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program
You w ill provide em otional support, safety planning and resource
referrals. Training is provided covers dynam ics o f dom estic vio-
fence, w ith an em phasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates
assisted over 2,400 petitioners! C all Jen at 503 802.0494 to get
more inform ation & to take action.
Babble-On Toastmasters, Portland's m ost diverse Toastmasters
club, m eets every Sunday afternoon to have fun w hile developing
com m unications and leadership skills. Laughter and applause
guaranteed. Contact 506330-2706 or visit www.babble-ontm .org
for m eeting tim e and location.
Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and discuss
issues relevant to the bi community at The Deli. Everyone is welcome.
(7:30 pm first Monday. 441 N Killingsworth Laury 506285-4848.)
Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization ^
dedicated to building com m unity among deaf and hearing queers
and allies. V isit our Web site for program s, services, events and
com m unity resources. (503-5176880 TTY/votce info@ dhor org.
w ww.dhor.org.)
Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents
who co-conceive children to be treated equally We believe, regard
less of gender, two adults in com m itted relationships who agree to
co-create children should be given the same rights as heterosexual
couples, http://www.m yspace.com /doublerainbowfoundation
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays
and lesbians to build com m unities that em brace the dignity and
worth o f all people. Equity has distributed m ore than $2 8 m illion in
grants and scholarships throughout O regon. (503-231-5759. www
equityfoundation.org.)
Getting Bi PDX is a wom en's group that m eets for discussion,
coffee and planning social events. ( w w w gettingbipdx.com .)
KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, fea
turing local guests and announcem ents, airs second and fourth
Tuesdays This Way O ut, 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 W illam ette Valley www kboo.fm . kbooout-
loud@ yahoo.com .)
Q ueer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace m eets Sundays at
Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@ teteport.com .
www. peaceveterans org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to
create safe schools and com m unities for fam ilies, educators and
students statewide. (506260-5792. w ww .oregonsafeschools.org)
Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond
m onogam y.' Discussions include open relationships, extended
fam ilies and intentional com m unities. Everyone is welcom e. (7 pm
third M onday Laury 503-285-4848)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate o f the AFL-CIO that lets
union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues
and lets the queer com m unity support workplace rights and respect
on the job (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 9 7 2 0 8 .5 0 6 5 1 6 2 4 9 8 )
Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization,
seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival,
which is held every Father’s Day weekend at W aterfront Park
(503-295-9788 info@ pridenw .org. www.pridenw.org.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connec
tion w ithin Portland's queer com m unity. (4115 N. M ississippi,
503-234-7837 info@ pdxqcenter org www pdxqcenter org.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has
closed their doors and turned their program over to Friendly House
SHARE activities and advocacy is now incorporated in Gay & Grey
For assistance or to get involved please call 506224-2640
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The Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets second Tuesdays with
representatives from the M ultnom ah C ounty Sheriff’s O ffice and
the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between
the queer com m unity and law enforcem ent agencies (Noon-1 30
pm. 1111 SW Second Ave #1526. 503623-0027.)