
About us
CALLING ALL WOMEN in Palm Beach County ...
Let’s have a BLAST!
BLAST (Bi, Lesbian and Straight Together) Women of the Palm Beaches is a networking group for women, ladies, lesbians, bisexual gals, girlie-girls, butches, femmes, lesbian-feminist womyn, questioning, aces/aros, drag kings, non-binary theys, and gay-friendly straight feminists. Single, coupled, or poly, this group welcomes you. Our mission is to build the local women's community, share resources, and make it easy for members to set up events by, for, and about women in Palm Beach County. Note: Mostly Gen X and Baby Boomers, but we have members ranging from college age to Greatest Generation. All ages welcomed with open arms.
ANTI-RACISM & #SAYHERNAME ... Workshops, discussions, speakers, trainings, films, and events
AQUABABES ... Snorkeling, kayaking, beach parties, paddleboarding, Peanut Island, etc.
BABES IN THE GLADES ... Twice-a-year women’s weekends at Vitambi
BIKE RIDES ... Enjoy the beautiful Palm Beach County scenery on your bicycle with other women
BLAST BABES GOT GAME ... Board games, Mexican Train, Hearts, craps, roulette, Left Right Center, Euchre, and more
BLAST BOOK CLUB ... Read books by women, discuss, exchange ideas.
CIGAR LOUNGE LIZARDS ... Beginners, pipe smokers, and curious nonsmokers welcome
CONCERTS & THEATER PRODUCTIONS ... Lesbian & feminist entertainment live (house concerts and bigger venues) and online
DISCUSSIONS GROUP ... Monthly. Topics generated by participants
DOG PARK GATHERINGS ... Bring your dog(s) to local dog parksaround PB County
DRUMMING ... Occasional lessons and women-only drum circles
HAPPY HOURS ... Gatherings to kick back, explore new places, and enjoy each other
HOWL (Hanging Out With Lesbians) ... Laid-back socializing
LEAPING LESBIANS ... Tandem skydiving - beginners welcome
MOVIE NIGHTS ... Film screenings followed by discussions
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS ... Jorjet Harper Presents (series); Art History With Harriet (series); and more
NATURE WALKS & PHOTOGRAPHY ... Wetlands around Palm Beach County
PAGAN CIRCLE ... Come out of the broom closet. For pagans, Wiccans, and all Earth-based spiritualities
PICKLEBALL & BOCCE ... Beginners welcome!
POLITICAL NETWORKING ... with NOW, League of Women Voters, etc.
QUEENS RULE POKER CLUB ... Low-stakes games and free lessons - beginners welcome
SCIENCE GALS ... Share excitement and info about STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, medicine)
WOMEN OF ALL CULTURES TOGETHER (WACT) ... (1) Potlucks in various neighborhoods; women and food, how far wrong can we go? ... (2) Discussions regarding race, culture, religion, civil disobedience, etc.
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Upcoming events
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Archiving Lesbian Lives (zoom)
·OnlineOnlineZOOM CONVERSATIONS WITH ARCHIVISTS/FOUNDERS FROM…
• Lesbian Herstory Archives
• Mazer Lesbian Archives
• Black Lesbian Archives
• Southwest Feminist Group (AQA)
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FREE — REGISTER TO GET ZOOM LINK:
Https://bit.ly/lesbianlives
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST … toniajr@icloud.com
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Discussion: Neutralizing Negative Self-Talk (West Palm Beach)
Mothers Against Murderers Association, 1897 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd STE 117, West Palm Beach, FL, USWelcome to BLAST’s monthly in-person discussion group. Inspiration! Living successfully! Let's talk!
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TONIGHT'S PROGRAM .....
Many women who genuinely desire success in creating the life they want — and work hard to achieve it — find ourselves at odds with our own negative self-talk. Hearing our internal self-criticisms can slow us down, keep us from taking risks that might propel us forward, and diminish the joy we might take in our actual successes achieving that life. There are ways for women to turn negative messages aside, and free up the physical, spiritual, and creative energy that is needed for the journey ahead. Presenter Judy Ireland has built careers in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, and she is now an educator and a published poet. She looks forward to sharing with you some of the strategies that have been effective in stilling the voice of her inner critic, and her experience with the power of constructive criticism.
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TIME .....
We gather, settle in, and informally socialize from 6:30-7pm. The structured presentation/discussion begins at 7 sharp. Please allow time to park, find the MAMA office, and to get inside if you’ve never been there before. We wrap up at 8:30.
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BLAST MONTHLY DISCUSSION GROUP .....
You are invited to join with other women to discuss where YOU find inspiration and how YOU create the life you want to live. Whether you are currently enjoying a triumph, working on goals, struggling with a block, pondering what to do, or trying to find your muse, come and share your experiences. A time for introspection and sharing... we will learn from each other's stories and strategies. Each month a different topic. Everyone has a chance to speak and to listen. (These sessions are facilitated by Sonya, who launched this BLAST group in 2014 and has hosted ever since.)
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COST: Free
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WHAT TO BRING .....
• Respectful listening skills and willingness to be supportive
• Whatever you want to drink
• Feel free to bring dinner if you're coming right from work
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VENUE & FINDING US .....
We are meeting at the office of our partner organization, Mothers Against Murderers Association (MAMA). Suite 117 is on the first floor towards back, northwest in parking lot from Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: First floor office, no stairs.
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PARKING: Free in lot
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MORE ABOUT THIS DISCUSSION GROUP or THIS LOCATION
Contact Sonya: sonyaopressley@gmail.com - 561-351-0560
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FOR MORE ABOUT MOTHERS AGAINST MURDERERS ASSN.
MAMA is a BLAST partner organization.
https://mamawpb.org/
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST
Contact Toni Jr. - toniajr@icloud.com
Text to - 561-281-9552
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JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/
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BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/10 attendees
Past events
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