BLAST (Bi, Lesbian and Straight Together) Women of WPB

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	Meetup	Location	RSVPs
Dec 3 6:30 PM	MENOPAUSE MARBLES... LOSING THEM? MENOPAUSE MARBLES ... losing them? Let's help one another find them or at least find some peace of mind. A support group focusing on alternatives to HRT. COST: Free WHAT TO BRING: Your experience, ideas, thoughts ... and a comfy cushion to sit upon. Also bring drink and/or snacks. NOTE: This is a gated community. At call box, dial #303 to be buzzed in. Elevator or stairs lead to 3rd floor, unit 303. DIRECTIONS from I-95: I-95 to Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard North on Congress East on Presidents Way Right on Embassy Drive Follow curve to Lake Shore Club Condominiums. PARKING: Plenty of GUEST spots available. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: Elevator. Once inside, there is no furniture. PETS: None QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS LOCATION OR EVENT? Contact: Janet Meredith - organicmermaid@mac.com - (407) 579-5804 QUESTIONS ABOUT BLAST IN GENERAL? Toni Jr. - toniajr@earthlink.net PLEASE TAKE OUR TWO QUICK, ANONYMOUS POLLS: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls RSVP now	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	1 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 5 7:00 PM	Tasting Lesbians: Wines & Cheeses of the World THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. ORIGINAL HOSTS ROSAMNA AND KAREN HAVE TO RUN THEIR NEW RESTAURANT. BACK-UP HOSTESS CAROL'S MOM HAS TAKEN A TURN FOR THE WORSE AND THEY'RE IN OHIO WITH HER. Bring your favorite wine or cheese to share with other fabulous BLAST women. Be ready to say where it comes from and tell us something about it. The BLAST Tasting Lesbians group offers the chance to learn about, focus on, and share various tasty things. Tonight's gathering features wine and cheese (everyone bring something tasty) from 7-10 pm at Carol & Fig's. Future meetings may focus on chocolate, champagne, tequila, desserts, etc. If you are interested in hosting a Tasting Lesbians evening, contact toniajr@earthlink.net to schedule. Questions about BLAST in general? Toni Jr.: toniajr@earthlink.net Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	29 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 7 7:00 PM	Let's Have a BLAST doing Sign Language Sign Language is the third most used language in North America. Let's have fun learning to communicate! Beginners are always welcome. If you do not yet know the fingerspelling alphabet, please work with this easy and entertaining instructional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMQHd1UBkeI&feature=fvw Cost: Free Directions: From I-95, come east 3 miles on Blue Heron. Pass US-1. Go over the big Blue Heron bridge onto Singer Island. You will pass Phil Foster Park - then Lake - then West. Turn left at Park (landmark: Patio Island Motel). This street (Park) deadends into our condo complex. You'll see building 1201 on your left. Parking: Park in the lot to the right of building 1201. Use any Guest spot. If those are full, park in front of the building. Wheelchair accessibility: Second floor location with no elevator. If we have prior notice, we can move our gathering to the condo pool patio which is accessible. Kids: This is a kid-friendly event. Pets: None live here. If you RSVP yes and then your plans change: Please don't forget to come back and change your RSVP to no. If you end up on the waiting list: Check back after 3pm the day of the event to see if any spots opened up. Questions about this location, event, or BLAST in general? Toni Jr.: toniajr@earthlink.net 561-863-9009 Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/ RSVP now	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	2 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 8 7:00 PM	Queens Rule Poker Club - Holiday Nonsense Game The Queens Rule Poker Club meets every three weeks for friendly, low-stakes games. Beginners are welcome. We're learning and playing Texas Hold 'em (1-2 limit). Special prize: for anyone who gets four queens, as we are the Queens Rule Poker Club. Bring: whatever you want to drink and special "chips" - keep reading. Holiday Nonsense: In honor of this being a major month of holidays, this time we'll be playing for wrapped candy and/or trinkets, pins, patches, coupons, curios, little stuff, etc. from around your house. (Please no nails, used corks, screws, carpet tacks, or bread ties - you know who you are!) NOTE: You will not be allowed to play for money, so round up fun items and bring them. Pets: This home has no critters living there. If you RSVP yes: Please keep in mind that if you RSVP yes, you are committing to attend. If you are a no-show, you've probably taken the place of someone who wanted to be there - so please be mindful. And if you decide you can't make it after all, please come back to this site and change your RSVP to no. Thanks! If you end up on the waiting list: Check back in the afternoon/early evening on the day of the game. Parking: Please park in any Guest spot in the lot to the right of building 1201, or on the street in front of the building. Wheelchair accessibility: This is a second-floor location without an elevator. If you have mobility issues, let Janis know in advance - the group can meet on the patio at the condo pool across the street. Questions about this location or the Queens Rule Poker Club? Janis - (561) 863-9009 Questions about BLAST in general? Toni Jr. - toniajr@earthlink.net Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls RSVP now	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	17 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 13 9:30 AM	Sunday Morning Biking With BLAST - Carlin Park Description of the ride: 17 miles of beautiful scenery! The ride takes us from Carlin Park in Jupiter to MacArthur Park. There are more miles on this ride, but the ride is smooth and we never leave anyone behind. Anyone who has happily and comfortably completed our 10 mile Lake Worth ride should be comfortable on this ride. More about the ride: It's all pavement; almost any bike is usable but street tires are encouraged. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets. This is a flat ride and involves some road riding, but the scenery is gorgeous! Lots of water breaks will be taken. This is a fun, pleasant ride, not a race or a training exercise. After the ride we will have brunch somewhere nearby. Kids: This is a kid-friendly event. Cost: Free to ride. Free to park at Carlin Park. Bring whatever $$ you want for lunch. Time: Let's meet at 9:15 and plan to roll out at 9:30 sharp. Parking and how we'll find each other: There is one large-sized parking lot. Look for Joyce's yellow Jeep in the parking lot. There is plenty of parking for all members. See the ride route: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/fl/jupiter/278125106795913935 Map of Carlin Park: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Carlin+Park,+Jupiter,+FL+33477&vps=1&jsv=172d&sll=26.653193,-80.053811&sspn=0.009167,0.019248&gl=us&ie=UTF8&geocode=FXbpmgEdmzk6-w&split=0 What to bring: · Bike · Helmet · Sun Screen · Plenty of Water Any questions about this event? Joyce: 561-676-4634 - joycelynch@bellsouth.net Any questions about BLAST in general? Toni Jr. - toniajr@earthlink.net Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/ RSVP now	CARLIN PARK Jupiter, FL, 33469	8 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 14 6:30 PM	NOW: Women's Choice Under Attack North Palm Beach County NOW (National Organization for Women) program featuring Judith Selzer, VP of Public Policy and Communications, Planned Parenthood of South Florida. Find out how the Stupak amendment to our national healthcare bill and the drive for a Florida “fetal personhood” amendment impacts each and every one of us. Cost: Free and open to all. Bring friends! Parking: Free in Compass lot. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes. NOW mission statement: http://www.flnow.org/about.html Directions from I-95: I-95 to 10th Avenue North East to US Hwy 1 South 9 blocks Right on Lucerne 1 block Right on H St. 1 ½ blocks Immediate right into parking lot (bright blue building) For more info about this event or NOW: Marcy - DrPoju@aol.com Shirley - shirleyyherman@aol.com Questions about BLAST in general? Toni Jr.: toniajr@earthlink.net Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/ RSVP now	Compass Gay & Lesbian Center Lake Worth, FL, 33460	5 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 15 7:00 PM	BLAST Bookworm Club: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE Come ready to discuss, dissect, and enjoy the company of other bookworms. MONTHLY MEETINGS: The BLAST Bookworm Club meets monthly to discuss the book previously selected. We explore fiction, nonfiction, plays, and memoirs with a queer theme written by women. COST: Free THE CURRENT BOOK and AUTHOR: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson Winner of the Whitbread Prize for best first fiction, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a coming-out novel from Winterson, the acclaimed author of The Passion and Sexing the Cherry. The narrator, Jeanette, cuts her teeth on the knowledge that she is one of God’s elect, but as this budding evangelical comes of age, and comes to terms with her preference for her own sex, the peculiar balance of her God-fearing household crumbles. UPCOMING SELECTION: January 6, 2010 Aimée & Jaguar: A Love Story, Berlin 1943 by Erica Fischer http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/10722063 February 9, 2010 She's Always Liked the Girls Best: Lesbian Plays : Roomers/Raincheck/Hannah Free/Movie Queens by Claudia Allen http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/11690563 March 9, 2010 Mulligan by KG MacGregor http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/11878081 April 13, 2010 Trash by Dorothy Allison http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/11690478 May 11, 2010 Babyji by Abha Dawesar http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/11690273 June 8, 2010 Miss Pettibone and Miss McGraw by Brenda Weathers http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/11690218/ July 13, 2010 Baby Remember My Name: An Anthology of New Queer Girl Writing by Michelle Tea http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/calendar/11690507 WHAT TO BRING: Bring your opinions, respectful listening skills, and whatever you want to drink. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: There's one step of about four inches to get in. If mobility is an issue for you, let Heidi know in advance and she will vacate her parking space which is next to a clear path to the door. PARKING: This is at a townhouse community. No gate. There is plenty of parking - pick any Guest spot. THE HOSTESS aka HEAD LIBRARIAN SAYS... Look for the rainbow fish windsock. I will e-mail the exact address to those who've committed to attend. PETS: One dog lives here. She will not be in the room during the book club. KIDS: Kids will most likely be very bored at this event, as there will be a lot of adult talking. If you have an articulate older girl who has a long attention span and has already read the book, she might like it. IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE: Please be sure to change your RSVP to no as soon as you can. IF YOU END UP ON THE WAITING LIST: Check back after 3pm the day of the event to see if someone has dropped out. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU HOT TO RECOMMEND? Send your suggestions for future reads to Heidi at beacheidi@gmail.com. BUYING USED BOOKS: Most titles are available online at discounted prices - try amazon.com and half.com. Questions about the book club? Head Librarian Heidi: beacheidi@gmail.com Questions about this location or BLAST in general? Toni Jr.: toniajr@earthlink.net Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls RSVP now	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	9 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 17 7:00 PM	BLAST Open House at Nature's Way Cafe Let's have a BLAST helping members Rosamna Jimenez & Karen "Carmen" Duarte celebrate the opening of their new Nature's Way restaurant in Lake Worth. WHEN: Thursday, December 17th from 7 to 9 pm COST: This can be an inexpensive night out. Menu items start as low as $5. (See menu at http://natureswaycafe.com/menu.htm) PARKING: Free parking on street and in parking lot (behind restaurant) DIRECTIONS FROM I-95: Exit 6th Ave. Go east to Dixie Hwy Go left to Lake Ave. Go east, look for us - approx 4 blocks down on right ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible KIDS: This is a kid-friendly event QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS LOCATION OR EVENT? Contact Karen: nerak107@aol.com - 305-333-9233 Contact Rosamna: 561-963-5863 QUESTIONS ABOUT BLAST IN GENERAL? Contact Toni Jr.: toniajr@earthlink.net PLEASE TAKE OUR TWO QUICK, ANONYMOUS POLLS: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/ RSVP now	Nature's Way Lake Worth, FL, 33460 26.615539,-80.054134	10 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 19 9:30 AM	BLAST Writers Group: We Women Who Write "We Women Who Write"* offers members a welcoming audience for their literary work, as well as a supportive atmosphere in which to take creative risks. Each member will have the opportunity to self-define her needs as a new or experienced writer. You can receive encouragement only, or encouragement plus critique - your choice. Everyone has a story to tell, and we will explore our stories as friends and fellow writers, gently and non-competitively. We'll strive to respect our own efforts, as well as those of others, and we may even do a few fun, generative writing exercises when time allows. * The name "We Women Who Write" is taken from a poem by Amy Lowell (lesbian poet) who observed that "...we're a queer lot/We women who write ..." WHEN: We meet the third Saturday of every month from 9:30-11:00 a.m. COST: Free! WHAT TO BRING: Pen and writing pad; 10 copies of a short piece of your writing (example: one poem, 2-3 pages of a story in-progress, etc.) that you would like to read and discuss with the group; respectful listening skills; plus enthusiasm about your own writing and the writing of other women. PETS: A cat lives here. KIDS: Not really a kid-friendly event. However, could be good for older girls who have a well-developed attention span for listening, and who already are consistently doing some writing of their own. Be mindful that there may be adult content in the writing of other participants. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: This location is on the first floor and there is a ramp. DIRECTIONS to JAMESTOWN CONDO COMMUNITY: I-95 to Palm Beach Lakes exit East on PB Lakes Left on Congress Right on Presidential Way Right on Embassy Dr. Jamestown condo community is on the right - entrance just past tennis courts. This is NOT a gated community. PARKING: Visitor parking is in the row to the right of the entrance, along the tennis court fence. IF YOU RSVP YES... ... Please remember you are committing to attend. If your plans change, come back ASAP and change your RSVP to no. IF YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST: Check back after 6am the day of the event to see if anyone has dropped out. Questions about the writers group or this location? Judy: judyannireland@hotmail.com - 561-762-3995 Questions about BLAST in general? Toni Jr: toniajr@earthlink.net Please take our two quick, anonymous polls: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls RSVP now	Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup	3 Yes 0 Maybe
Dec 19 7:00 PM	BLAST Babes Got Game! Sorry, this Meetup is FULL but a Waiting List is available. CALLING ALL BOARD-GAME ENTHUSIASTS! Scrabble? Boggle? Mastermind? Battleship? Yahtzee? Trivial Pursuit? Chutes & Ladders? Cootie? If board games are your thing, this event is for you. NOTE: If the waiting list fills up quickly, we may add a second location. WHAT TO BRING Whatever you want to drink, a small quantity of snacks to share, and your favorite board game. (We will decide what to play - majority rules - and start playing at 7:30.) If you have a card table or a folding chair you could bring, that would be great. This location has Wii. PARKING Parking is somewhat limited, but the hostesses will have folks pull up into their yard. They can put four cars in their driveway. (They do not live in a gated community.) WHEELCHAIR ACCESS First floor location with wide front door. Inside doorways are standard width. Bathroom has support bars. PETS Honey the golden retriever and Spice the mixed dog live here. KIDS: Although games are kid-friendly, let's keep this night for the grown women to have primo socializing time with each other. A NOTE ABOUT RSVPing: If you RSVP yes, you're committing to attend. If your plans change, please don't forget to come back and change your RSVP so someone on the waiting list can come. IF YOU END UP ON THE WAITING LIST: Don't give up - make a note to check back in the afternoon/early evening on the day of the event to see if anyone has dropped out. QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS LOCATION or EVENT? Carol: ringwac@gmail.com - 561-514-1345 QUESTIONS ABOUT BLAST IN GENERAL? Toni Jr. - toniajr@earthlink.net PLEASE TAKE OUR TWO QUICK POLLS: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/ RSVP now	Fig & Carol's Lake Worth, FL, 26.631052,-80.214526	20 Yes 0 Maybe 13 Waiting List