From: | Toni Armstrong J. |
Sent on: | Sunday, December 27, 2015, 4:31 PM |
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As of December 27, BLAST has 2121 official members and has sponsored 1568 events (averaging more than 200 per year).
JANUARY 2016 ON PLANET BLAST
NEW YEAR'S DAY FOOTBALL, FUN AND BIRTHDAY CAKE
Friday, January 1 (afternoon)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227608897/
GOLF CLINIC WITH RONNIE DUNAYER
Friday, January 8 (morning)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227396965/
MOVIE: SISTERS IN CINEMA (documentary)
Friday, January 8 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/220212431/
LESBIAN CAPRICORN DANCE PARTY AT PENNY'S BAR
Saturday, January 9 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223914432/
MEET AUTHOR/FILM PRODUCER TRACY BAIM
Sunday, January 10 (afternoon)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223917736/
BLAST KARAOKE NIGHT AT PENNY'S BAR
Wednesday, Janury 13 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/221572223/
GOLF: DRIVING RANGE SOCIAL
Saturday, January 16 (morning)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227472107/
CAROLYN GAGE’S LESBIAN TENT REVIVAL: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS
Saturday, January 16 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223495072/
ARCHERY CLUB (EXPERIENCED)
Sunday, January 17 (morning)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/222937056/
ARCHERY CLUB (BEGINNERS)
Sunday, January 17 (morning)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/219922469/
UPTOWN ART SIP AND PAINT
Tuesday, January 19 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227472369/
WOMEN CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, January 19 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223326683/
SOARING SUCCESS & INSPIRTATION GROUP: YOU SMELL SO GOOD!
Wednesday, January 20 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/225967845/
NEW YEAR NONSENSE POKER GAME
Thursday, January 21 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/226995349/
HAPPY HOUR AT HUDSON & MOSY TO SEAGATE HOTEL FOR PIANO MUSIC
Friday, January 22 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227597835/
BIKE RIDE (SINGER ISLAND – JUNO BEACH)
Saturday, January 23 (morning)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/226167043/
JORJET PRESENTS: WOMEN OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
• 1pm Sunday, January 24: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/224072868/
• 6pm repeat session: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227530843/
LIVE MUSIC: REMERGE (TIA & MELODY) at RUDY’S PUB
Wednesday, February 27 (evening)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227658827/
BIKE RIDE: LAKE WORTH
Sunday, January 31 (morning)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/226167081/
BADASS WOMEN: REAL AND IMAGINED
Sunday, January 31 (afternoon)
http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223579320/
To see the whole calendar at a glance: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY at PENNY’S BAR
Thursday, December 31 in Lake Worth. Ring in 2016 with women at Penny's, the only lesbian-owned bar in Palm Beach County. This New Years Eve Party will be rocking with a free champagne toast at midnight. Drink specials, shot specials, and a DJ spinning the hottest tunes. T-shirt giveaways and a damn good time!
Details and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/220634190/
NEW YEARS DAY FOOTBALL, FUN, AND BIRTHDAY CAKE!
Friday, January 1 in Delray Beach. Join us on New Year’s Day for a relaxing day of football, fun, and plenty of food. Recoup from the holiday rush while you help us celebrate Kelly’s birthday with some of her favorite things: Gator football, Mimosas, and birthday cake! (“Gator Haters” also welcome.)
Details and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227608897/
LESBIAN CAPRICORN DANCE PARTY
Saturday, January 9 at Penny’s Bar. Toni Jr. and Tracy Baim invite you to join them as they co-host their 31st consecutive Lesbian Capricorn Party! (They share a January 12th birthday.) This is an event to celebrate all lesbian Capricorns, so all women - including non-Capricorns - are invited to join in the fun.
Details and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223914432/
MEET AUTHOR/FILM PRODUCER TRACY BAIM
Sunday, January 10 on Singer Island. Join us in this intimate "house concert"-style gathering for a special reading, Q&A, and meet-and-greet with internationally known, award-winning author, publisher, and filmmaker Tracy Baim.
Details and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223917736/
SISTER CAROLYN GAGE’S SEVEN DEADLY SINS LESBIAN TENT REVIVAL
Saturday, January 16 at Compass. Internationally renowned lesbian playwright Carolyn Gage graces SE Florida with her "Seven Deadly Sins and How to Bring More of Them Into Your Life" Tent Revival show - a unique combination of comedy, radical feminist politic, communal ritual, and riotous high spirits.
Details and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/223495072/
JORJET PRESENTS: WOMEN of the HARLEM RENAISSANCE (2 SESSIONS)
Sunday, January 24, on Singer Island. Jorjet’s multimedia historical presentations have become some popular, she has graciously agreed to do this presentation twice on the same day. Come hear about the fascinating lives and times of the amazing women of the Harlem Renaissance.
1pm session: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/224072868/
6pm session: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227530843/
LIVE MUSIC: TIA & MELODY at RUDY’S PUB
Wednesday, January 27 in Lake Worth. Join the duo Remerge (BLAST members Melody Stuart & Tia Green) for a night of fun acoustic live music at Rudy's. Bonus: Their friend Diane will play harmonica and spoons on a few tunes.
Details and RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/227658827/
VICKI KLEIN in JACKIE MASON THE MUSICAL
January 7-24 in Fort Lauderdale. BLAST member Vicki Klein, hot off her run in Cabaret, will be in the production of Jackie Mason the Musical at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale. “Hilarious account of comic Jackie Mason's 10-year affair with a playwright/bellydancer as seen through the eyes of their lovechild - Sheba Mason.” The show (a full-length musical) is written by Ginger Reiter, who had a long-term relationship with Jackie Mason, the father of her child. Running from January 7-24 every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.
Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/gungpg7
BLAST profile (Vicki): http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/34682702/
WORKSHOP: HOW TO WRITE A 10-MINUTE PLAY
Tuesday, February 23 in Boynton Beach. Do you have a short play in mind, a glimmer of an idea, looking for inspiration, or looking to revise or refine something you have already written? Judy Ireland will coach us through the methods and structure of writing a 10-minute play. We will spend the evening exploring, developing, and sharing our creativity. Empty Closet Women’s Theater is accepting 10-minute plays for consideration of production in an April show. Information on how and when to submit your play will be given at the workshop. Proceeds will be donated to DePorres adult literacy center in West Palm Beach.
Details and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/226997012/
NEEDS HOST: LAKE WORTH STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL 2016
February 2016 in Lake Worth. Every year at this event someone inevitably asks why BLAST doesn’t make it one of our outings. Here’s our chance to do so. If anyone is willing serve as host to those who want to experience the street art festival together, please contact [address removed]
Details: http://streetpaintingfestivalinc.org/index.php/about
BLACK WOMEN RISE CONCERT
Saturday, April 2 at Compass in Lake Worth. Enjoy great music, spoken word, and poetry while being part of the #BlackWomenMatter movement. The personal is political - have fun with other women at this show by black lesbian stars Nedra Johnson, CC Carter, and Danielle Allen, and learn about the #SayHerName campaign.
Details, tickets, and to RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/225425403/
CONGRATULATIONS, JEANNE AUTRY!
Jeanne got this year's trophy for lowest (best) score at our BLAST Putt-Putt Golf Mixer in late December. Congratulations!
ISO PLANNERS for OCEAN RACE and/or TRIATHLON
Later this year, we will be hosting an ocean race (with medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd best times) and also possibly a bike-swim-run triathlon. Would you be interested in helping to plan either or both of these events? Swimming teacher Barb B. has already signed on as one of the organizers.
Contact Toni Jr.: [address removed]
ARE YOU FROM ST. LUCIE COUNTY or MARTIN COUNTY?
The Lesbian Women of the Treasure Coast meetup group was launched by BLAST members living north of Palm Beach County. They now have more than 250 members. Tell ‘em BLAST sent you.
More info & to join: http://www.meetup.com/Treasure-Coast-Lesbians
ISO CROQUET PLAYERS
Anyone interested in croquet? Do you have a set?
Contact Janis: [address removed]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/8087981/
LET’S ELECT PAULETTE ARMSTEAD!
BLAST assistant organizer Paulette is running for FL House District 92 (north Broward). She is a Democrat, attorney, pastor, and former police officer. Even if we’re not in her voting district, every woman, senior, and LGBT citizen will benefit if this mature progressive candidate can get to Tallahassee. (1) Please share this info and link with your friends in Broward. (2) No matter where you live, would you consider hosting a small house party to help raise campaign funds? Robin Weaver is throwing a pizza & beer house party. Toni Jr. & Janis will be having an ice cream social. How about you?
To do a BLAST house party, contact Toni Jr.: [address removed]
Paulette’s campaign website: http://www.armsteadforflhouse.com
HOUSE TO SHARE IN LAKE PARK
5th Street at Greenbriar in Lake Park. Completely furnished 3BR/2BA. Includes cable, internet, electric, washer/dryer. $650/mo. Non-smoker and non-drinker preferred.
Contact Tracy Shine:[masked] or [address removed]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/131251002/
ISO FURNISHED WINTER RENTAL WANTED
January 15-March 15. Looking for pet-friendly 3 bedroom/2 bath for one lesbian with pets and a married gay male couple from Amsterdam. Local references. Prefer Lake Worth east of Dixie, or a comparable neighborhood.
Contact Sandra Haggard: [address removed]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/1032738/
FREE CAR BIKE RACK
Want a free bicycle rack for Toyota Camry or similar vehicle? It is well used but in eminently functional and sturdy condition. Just come and get it (Delray Beach) or arrange to meet Terry Gee at a BLAST event and it's yours.
Contact Terry: [address removed]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/members/31770242/[address removed]
PERSONALIZED CEREMONIES: WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, BABY BLESSINGS
Peggy Lewis will create and officiate a totally original, warm, and unique ceremony for your life event – will work closely with you by giving you choices and making suggestions that "fit" your unique situation. It's YOUR Ceremony, Let's do it YOUR way!
Contact Peggy M. Lewis: www.floridaceremonies.com or[masked]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/194815709/
LGBT ELDER/DISABLED HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Do you have experience in any aspect of health care, hospice services, disability advocacy, adaptive equipment, or elder care… professional or personal? There is a new home health care agency forming specifically to meet the needs of LGBT seniors and disabled who live in Palm Beach County. If you can email and/or meet with them, that’ll be great - they are eagerly seeking input from BLAST members as they design and implement the agency to meet our community’s needs.
Contact Bonnie and Craig Glover: [address removed]
#BLACKWOMENMATTER EVENTS & CONFERENCE
Most of us are following the #BlackLivesMatter movement. BLAST sponsors an ongoing series of #BlackWomenMatter and #SayHerName events, including an upcoming “concert informance” in April featuring black lesbian musician Nedra Johnson, black lesbian spoken-word artist CC Carter, and our own black lesbian activist-poet Danielle Allen. BLAST will also be hosting the BLACK WOMEN RISE in early 2017, a multigenerational, multiracial conference. If you are interested in getting involved with any or all of these activities, please let us know and we’ll add you to the email list to be invited, informed, and kept in the loop.
Contact Toni Jr.: [address removed]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/4603886/
WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
Please take our quick, anonymous poll: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/1190137/
WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS?
Please take our quick, anonymous poll: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/233885/
HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT BLAST?
Please take our quick, anonymous poll: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/polls/233880/
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR BLAST PROFILE
How long has it been since you looked at your BLAST profile? You can update the wording, add or replace your photo, and/or adjust your BLAST name to include a last name/nickname, etc. It’s easy - look yourself up using this link: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/
DO YOU VIEW THE BLAST WEBSITE ON A MOBILE DEVICE?
If so, you may not have seen the full calendar that is available when you log on using a desktop computer. The calendar looks like a paper calendar and shows the month at a glance… plus you can scroll forward to see upcoming months (all of the events). On your mobile device, go down to the bottom of the screen and select VIEW DESKTOP SITE. In the left column of what comes up, select OUR CALENDAR. Enjoy browsing the many upcoming activities going all the way into 2016.
BLAST BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Do you have a job you'd like to hire a woman to do? Do you have a business or service you would like to promote? Do you work for a company that would like BLAST members as customers? This is the place for you. Contact Joan at [address removed] to have your business listed online. Please include the following information:
• Your name (BLAST profile will also be listed)
• Business Name
• Contact information (phone and email)
• Business category (e.g., repairs, financial, healthcare, etc.)
• Business website (if you have one)
See BLAST Business Directory (A-M): http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/messages/boards/thread/28642052
See BLAST Business Directory (N-Z): http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/messages/boards/thread/9361948
IS YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER LBT-FRIENDLY?
Help us alleviate the anxiety of finding healthcare providers who are safe for lesbian, bi, and transwomen to see for services. BLAST is helping to compile a comprehensive and easy-to-access directory of healthcare providers in SE Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties), and we need your help with recommendations. We are looking for doctors, dentists, veterinarians, audiologists, gerontologists, eye doctors, dermatologists, gynecologists, massage therapists, etc. and all other practitioners who have proven to be friendly, welcoming, and culturally competent regarding lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health issues.
Please log your suggestions: http://lbthealth.org/submit/
Contact Denise: [address removed]
BLAST profile: http://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/members/27233792
LOOKING FOR… WANT TO PROMOTE… NEED TO SELL… SOMETHING?
These BLAST announcements are free – any BLAST member can post. Our community has grown to more than 2000 women – let’s take advantage of the network we are creating together.
HOW TO SEND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Important: Put BLAST BULLETIN in the subject line, and
2. Provide 1-2 sentences of detailed description and
3. Include contact info (email and/or phone), and
4. Include the link to your BLAST profile, then send to [address removed]
(Leslie Rigg)