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Every Tuesday: Yoga With Charles

Posted by admin on June 30th, 2009

Charles Airey, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, teaches Yoga on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm
here at Q Center.

This coed class, with all levels from beginner to advanced, practices a mixture of Flow, Core, and Relaxation poses.

Charles Airey has been teaching and practicing yoga for twenty years. He teaches several styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Core, Hatha, Yin and Restorative to help you with all your wellness needs. Charles will help you use your breath with movement, which will help restore your energy and release any stress in your body. He is artistic and creative with his class helping to create time that is well spent for exploring your body and well-being.

–$35/month or $10 drop-in–
Bring a friend for only $5!
*bring your own mat and blanket (if needed)*

Questions? Please contact Charles. tel: 503.853.9254 or e-mail: cwairey@mac.com

QLiterati Logo

Headlined by Portland’s critically acclaimed Ariel Gore, July’s QLit will feature several of the authors featured in the new anthology “Portland Queer.”

“Portland Queer” is an anthology of first-person narratives, fiction and memoir about the many aspects of gay life in the city with the fourth-highest concentration of same-sex households–our fair City of Roses! The book includes works by several published writers and is a true all-Portland production.

Ariel Gore is a “Jane of all Trades” in that she is a journalist, novelist, and nonfiction author. She is the founding editor and publisher of Hip Mama, an Alternative Press Award-winning publication covering the culture and politics of motherhood. Her book previous book, “How to Become a Famous Writer Before You’re Dead,” was released in 2007

Tonight will be extra-special as we’re lucky enough to have the fabulous Nicole Vaicunas, Jacob Anderson-Minshall, David Oates, and Lois Leveen joining in to read portions of their submissions to the book.

Their stories will range from finding peace at St. Mary’s to finding someone from Portland when away on vacation.

But, wait, there’s more! There always is: QLiterati! hostesses provides free gourmet snacks, door prizes, and an engaging author Q&A where those who ask questions are rewarded with homemade cookies.

If you have questions about this event or with to be considered as a featured author, contact Jacob Anderson-Minshall at qliterati@gmail.com, 503-775-3049 or visit myspace.com/QLiterati!

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
7:00-10:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
FREE

July 9th: JustOut Photo Contest Opening Reception

Posted by admin on June 24th, 2009

JustOut Photo Opening Reception

This year’s Just Out Amateur Photo Contest turned up hundreds of entrants in travel, abstract, people, pets, and environment categories–come to Q Center and have a look!

A photo selection committee pawed thought portraits and snapshots to select the best in each category and a Grand Prize winner. Come to see which photos were selected as “Staff Favorites”.

The show will be up all month but tonight will be the only time to meet some of the photographers, mingle with the Staff of JustOut, and enjoy light refreshments.

With so many great photos, we’re lucky we’ve got lots of wall space!

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
FREE

July 9th: Coming Out Group

Posted by AdminS2 on June 20th, 2009

Coming Out:  Discourses & Resources

Thinking about coming out? Looking for a phobia-free space to consider whether or not now is the right time and place for you? Maybe you’ve already come out and are looking for safe, supportive, and inclusive people to talk with?

Welcome to Coming Out: Discourses & Resources, a new group at Q Center lead by a team of rotating queer-identified trusted individuals. Casual and relaxed, this is a time to explore questions more than anything else.

It’s not therapy or a lecture, and the answers you walk away with will be your own!

A new topic will be introduced weekly, each relating to how your sexual or gender identity fits into this stage of your life.

This is also a great place to gather ideas about how to get involved and connected with the resources in greater Portland’s LGBTQ community.

*2nd & 4th Thursdays*
July 9th, 2009

6:00-7:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
FREE

July 11th: Q Center Open House!

Posted by admin on June 18th, 2009

Mississippi Ave

After 3 months of demolition, construction, and decorating, Q Center is “officially” open for business!

And since we love a party, we’ve timed our Open House to happen in tandem with Mississippi Ave Street Fair.

Thousands of people will be walking the streets, shopping at the local shops, eating great food, and enjoying the beautiful weather–and stopping in to take a gander at the new Q Center.

Won’t you stop by for a visit?

Q Center’s Open House is generously sponsored by Nike and Casa Naranja.

Saturday, July 11th, 2009
10:00am-6:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
FREE

July 11th: The Space presents Queer Youth Coffeehouse

Posted by admin on June 16th, 2009

The Space

It’s time for YOU to check out The Space, Q Center’s new youth program!
Check us out on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thespaceatq.

The Space is open to queer and allied youth aged 15-23.
All events hosted by The Space are substance-free events.

Calling all queer youth who enjoy watching/performing original songs, poems, & art!

Come and sip a stellar cup of coffee, meet new folks, and enjoy a great night of talent.

In addition to this being a great place to hang out on a weekend night, the Queer Youth Coffeehouse is the perfect time for writers and musicians to test out new original material and connect with other local youth creatives.

We’ve got the space, the coffee, and the piano–now all we need is you!

If you have questions about this event, or would like to volunteer with The Space, drop EricA an Email here.

**Always the Second Saturdays**
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
7:00-10:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
free

July 15th: Financial Planning

Posted by admin on June 12th, 2009

Financial Planning Made EasyJoin Eric Maher & Kate Millgard, both Financial Representatives with Northwestern Mutual, for an informal and accessible discussion about the role that financial planning can play in your life.

Regardless of age or current savings, preparing for your financial future can be easy and worthwhile.

Come with specific questions!

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
6:30-8:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)

FREE

July 15th: Women Who Write

Posted by admin on June 10th, 2009

Women Who Write

Writing Group For Women

Welcome to a new writing group here at Q Center for self-identified women writers of all levels and genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen play, children’s lit, etc.)

The goal of Women who Write is to combine critique and creative writing group, all within a supportive space. One meeting each month will be devoted to sharing individual work with the group offering constructive critiques. Guest speakers will be the highlight of the month’s second meeting, providing an exciting way to motivate, educate and provide unique writing opportunities. The focus of these guest-hosted meetings will be to collectively pen words in new and dynamic styles.

And don’t feel obliged or pressure to have attended previous meetings. This group is fun, accessible, and easy for first-timers to attend!

For more information, contact the group’s moderator Traci at tracis1@mac.com.

(1st and 3rd Wednesdays)

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
7:00-9:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)

July 17th: Cabaret With a Q

Posted by admin on June 5th, 2009




Welcome to a revival of the classic sing-along cabaret, where the piano was the center of attention and the hills were alive with the sound of music.

Cabaret with a Q is a monthly evening of singing, meeting new and old friends and delicious conversation around the piano.

Sing out!

With the delightful Bob Lamberson as our host and Glenn Goodfellow at the keyboard, you can either sing along with the group or grab the mic and rock a solo.

With hundreds of songs, there’s always a tune in our songbook with your name on it!


**always the 3rd Friday**

Friday, July 17th, 2009
8:00-10:00pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
donations accepted at the door

July 23rd: The Dad’s Group

Posted by admin on February 15th, 2009

The Dads Group

The Dad’s Group is a “support group” intended to be a safe place to discuss issues common to Gay, Bi, Trans & Questioning Dads. Members listen, support, discuss their own relevant experiences, but stop short of giving advice or being the therapist.

The group is essentially self-led and self-moderating by mature men consciously respectful of each other’s experience. We try to operate with the bare minimum of structure so our energy stays fluid and flows into hearing those people who have an issue to raise.

Confidentiality respected.

*4th Thursdays*
July 23rd, 2009

7:00pm-9pm
Q Center, the NEW location
4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland (map)
FREE