What we’re about
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 BOOKWORMS ... Read books by women, discuss, exchange ideas.
BLAST GIVES BACK ... Community service volunteering
CIGAR LOUNGE LIZARDS ... Beginners/curious nonsmokers welcome
CONCERTS & THEATER PRODUCTIONS ... Lesbian & feminist entertainment live (house concerts and bigger venues) and online
DISCUSSIONS: SUCCESS & INSPIRATION GROUP ... Live or online
DOG PARK GATHERINGS ... Bring your dog(s) to local dog parksaround Palm Beach County
DRUMMING ... Occasional lessons and women-only drum circles
HAPPY HOURS ... Gatherings to kick back, explore new places, and enjoy each other's company
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.
ZOOM COCKTAIL PARTIES ... Women from all over the country invited
FACEBOOK: Search for BLAST PANDEMIC PARTY
SEE ALL BLAST EVENTS: https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Queens Rule Poker Club (West Palm Beach)Jackie T’s Den of Drumming & Poker, West Palm Beach, FL
The Queens Rule Poker Club meets monthly for friendly, low-stakes games. We play Texas Hold'em (2-4 limit, occasionally no-limit) or Omaha High Low. Beginners are welcome.
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WHAT TO BRING … Whatever you want to drink or eat
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BUY IN … $5 (chips are worth 10¢ each)
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COVID SAFETY … Vaccinated/boosted players only, please. Bring your mask in case someone needs us to wear them. There are air cleaners in the room where we will be gathering.
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PETS … Jackie fosters dogs and cats, so it’s hard to predict if she‘ll have animals there or not the night we are at her place.
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PARKING … There is room to park 2 or 3 cars in the driveway. There is additional parking on McIntosh Street.
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY … There are four steps into house. There are no further stairs inside though there is a small threshold from the porch to the living room and another from the hallway to the bathroom. The entry to the bathroom, which is small, is narrow. Please let Jackie know if you require one of the driveway parking spaces or need assistance with the entry.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCATION?
Jackie - jackiethomason08@gmail.com
510-332-5998***
QUESTIONS ABOUT BLAST or QUEENS RULE POKER CLUB?
Text to Janis at (561) 281-6880
Email to Toni Jr. at toniajr@icloud.com***
JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/***
BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/ - Let Women Speak: Discussions from a Gender Critical Perspective2801 S Rainberry Cir, Delray Beach, FL
Ongoing discussion group that meets the last Wednesday of each month. “Let Women Speak” is an international movement. This month, May, we will talk about Censorship & Self-Censorship... & also have an open discussion .
GOALS:
1. For women to become more comfortable talking about gender critical issues.
2. We personally are very lonely & isolated, because the women we know here either don’t agree, or don’t want to talk & learn about how lesbians, women, & children are being affected. So if any of you reading this also feel isolated, and/or want to learn about these topics… join us.***
LOCATION & PARKING….. Will be at the home of Carol & Etana in Rainberry Bay Bay community, off Lake Ida Road between Military and Congress. You will be provided the address when you communicate with Etana (etana.finkler@gmail.com) .
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IMPORTANT: EVENT HOSTS NEED THE NAME ON YOUR I.D. ….. Email Etana (etana.finkler@gmail.com) no later than 48-hours before each meeting. Let her know your name as it appears on your driver's license, so she can add you to the guest access list for security. At the Gatehouse, give your name as a guest of Etana Finkler.***
ABOUT THIS GROUP …. We are an uncensored discussion and study group from a Gender Critical Perspective. Each monthly meeting will be on one topic (see below for general topic list). There will be a short video, followed by discussion.
Short readings or video links will be offered to prepare at home for the following month's topic. We agree that ...
a. No one is born in the wrong body,
b. Men can't become women; women can't become men,
c. No men should be in women’s sports or spaces, and
d. Non-binary and gender are not reality.
This group is not a trans debate group; it’s about women's rights, lesbian erasure, and children's safety.***
TOPICS FOR THE FIRST SIX MEETINGS
Nov. 29 - Definitions & Women’s Sports
Dec. 27 - Lesbian Erasure & Sex Not Gender
Jan. 31 - Threats to Children & Young Lesbians; Talking to Family, Friends
Feb. 28 - Loss of Women’s Rights Under Law, Censorship & Self-Censorship
Mar. 27 - GC Heroes, Kellie Jay Keen, J.K. Rowling, Magdalen Berns, etc.
Apr. 24 - Detransitioners
May 29 - Censorship & Self-Censorship
June 26 - How Do We Talk to Others?***
FOR MORE ABOUT THIS DISCUSSION GROUP …..
Contact Etana Finkler & Carol Solomon … (240) 678-8142 …. etana.finkler@gmail.com***
FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST … toniajr@icloud.com
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JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK …
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/***
BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN …
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/***