What we’re about
Welcome! I'm so glad you found us... Welcome to our community. Our group is alive and well and growing by leaps and bounds. We host both online and live events, mostly but not exclusively in the Orange County area.
As of 2022, I am leading transformational groups to Greece in September and once in Costa Rica in June. Please check out my travel website at lesbiangetaways.com for trip info. I would love it if you joined the mailing list. This separates out our special announcements from all the other meetup emails which can be overwhelming at times. The occasional emails will come from Lesbian Getaways.
I have been so touched by the intimacy and connections that are being created ongoingly through our group interactions. Lots of close friendships and circles have been made and yes, even some romance! I try to mix it up and keep it interesting and I’m always open to new ideas and feedback. My commitment to every member is that there are no "outsiders" and all folks that identify as a woman loving women are welcome. I believe that the experience of feeling welcome and included is palpable in our group events whether live or on Zoom.
For FB users, please follow us (facebook.com/somanywomensolittletime/). If you would like to be part of our secret FB group or our So Cal Lesbian Pickleballers group, please email me at lesbiangetaways@gmail.com and let me know. Once in, you can invite your friends directly from there.
I ask that you please set your notifications at minimum to receive organizer messages and new event announcements. This has to be done while actually on our group site. You can find the settings by clicking on your round profile photo on the top right corner and select email and notifications.
I am so looking forward to meeting you whether it be online or in person when that time comes.
With Enthusiasm,
Your organizer, Jody
Time to dance again and again and again! We'll have some fun, interactive intro activities plus the Wild Wild West dance at 7:30 as we have been doing each time to make it easy to meet one another and start the night out with laughter and camaraderie. The DJ starts at 8pm. We've got the room until midnight.
If you want a headstart to the evening, join us for a delicious dinner downstairs on the patio first and then you can wander upstairs for some fun.
TICKETS: $10 online, $15 cash at the door
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Purchasing tickets online will automatically add you to our mailing list to receive the once a month newsletter!
The party room is upstairs and there is no elevator so please accept my apologies if you are not able to attend for this reason.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dancing & Dinner out @ The Knolls in our Private Lounge!Knolls Restaurant, Laguna Niguel , CA
WE ARE RETURNING TO THE KNOLLS FOR MORE DANCING, CHATTING, AND DINING AT A FANTASTIC PLACE!
The Knolls is a venue for music, dancing, great atmosphere and excellent food and drinks! Beyond all those things, there's no cover charge AND we have our own private lounge (behind curtains) right off the dance floor full of tables, chairs, couches and best of all, AMBIANCE!
The Trisha Freeman band with influences of rock, country, blues and soul starts at 6pm and we'll arrive at 5:30pm to have a chance to meet one another, chat and order dinner and drinks. You can arrive anytime after 5:30. THE THING IS... if you RSVP here, please show up because we will be counting on having enough women to hold on to the private space. Otherwise, please cancel your RSVP please...
If you prefer to eat dinner at a table instead of the lounge, you may want to come early and grab one. If you have your own party, feel free to call and make a reservation.
Learn more about the Tricia Freeman band here: Tricia Freeman | Rock, Blues, Country, Soul – Singer Songwriter and Vocalist https://share.google/zNmvDD1O2uSWChrPU
To see the Knolls menu, please click here: They have gourmet burgers, pasta, lots of seafood and more!
Let's cut loose and shake it together!
Jody & MelissaPlease join the meetup/Lesbian Getaways mailing list
- Let's Read... Scaredy CatLink visible for attendees
Hello book lovers! Let’s read and discuss – Scaredy Cat by Robin Alexander. Blake Taylor isn't the queen of horror, but she's certainly a member of the royal court. Blake has made a career out of writing novels that make her readers want to leave the lights on at night. What Blake's fans and very few people realize is that Blake Taylor is scared of her own shadow and just about everything else. After a family intervention, a case of writer's block, and the desire to be free of the confines of fear, she leaves New York and rents a house in Cypress Glade, Louisiana.
Quinn Scott, a local, is hired by Blake's agent to be a tour guide of sorts for her most famous and troublesome client. The job seems simple for a thousand bucks a month, but as she gets to know Blake, it's anything but easy. Birds, squirrels, broccoli, and dogs are fearsome creatures.
Find a comfortable spot, visit Cypress Glade, and watch as these two women learn to conquer fears that don't always go bump in the night. Be warned, a few feathers may fly . . . Contains mature themes
NOTE: It appears to be only available on Audiobooks, and it can be read on Kindle (You do not need a special Kindle...you can download a free app). I did see it listed on Amazon, but upon closer look, it is not the same book. And a different author. Amazon glitch. You might be able to find it at the library. ** I am listening to it on Audible, and the narrator is fabulous!
? pages. (7 hours and 30 minutes on audio.) Plan accordingly.
Facing fears is scary! And sometimes a bit funny! Jo Jo 😊
NOTES FOR MEETING
Please be prompt, at 6:30 pm Pacific, and plan to stay until we close out as a group or at 8:00 pm Pacific. We open with a short icebreaker within a few minutes of the start time, which is great for getting to know one another better. Arriving late or leaving early “individually” can distract the group discussion, so arriving on time and staying until 8:00 pm Pacific, is appreciated. We do occasionally stay later but if you need to bow out then, no worries. And…we could finish early. (Early has not happened, but I am just saying it could. Lol.)
* It is a social event so please have your video ON. It is also for transparency and peace of mind for all our members in this Zoom world.
WHERE: Zoom - Attendees will receive a private link and password on the day of the event. I will post a comment when I have sent it. Please do not share or post the link or your password.
Make sure your Meet Up notification setting for email is on for this group. (If you saw this book discussion announced via email, your setting is on. ;))
WHAT TO BRING
Bring your sweet self, any notes you want to share, and your favorite beverage. :)- YES RSVPs, if you can't make it, please take a moment to change your RSVP to NOT GOING asap. It is just a courteous thing to do. :)
** If you are new to Zoom, watch this video. Make sure to watch the video to the end. (A little over 5 minutes.) A senior does a great job of showing the various items you will want to know about. It is easy! Really. https://youtu.be/kh50kVaIdAY
- CIRCLES Small Group Sharing & Conversation w/Potluck & PartyPrivate Mission Viejo Residence, Mission Viejo, CA
CIRCLES SMALL GROUP SHARING WITH DINNER & PARTY
Are you longing for more meaningful interactions and authentic conversations? If so, please JOIN US! I am inviting you to a special day of relaxation and connection with my favorite event called CIRCLES.We are hosting at our home and would love for you to come if you are interested in establishing meaningful friendships by having sincere conversations. You will make new friends and possibly walk out with some dating opportunities if that is what you are interested in. This event, more than any other, provides that kind of opportunity. Keep in mind that singles and couples are very welcome.
IF YOU PLAN TO COME, PLEASE READ ALL OF THE DETAILS ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM!
Arrival: 1:30-2:45- Come early to relax, swim and start meeting women
CIRCLES: 3-5- Please do not arrive after 2:45
Dinner: 5-6
Play time: 6-8PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE - An RSVP here on meetup will not get you in. You must purchase your ticket online using the link in order for your RSVP to be included in the 30. I will have a list so you do not need to print it.
***If the $25 entrance is a show stopper for you, please text me at (707) 484-2066 and I will cover you. No problem. I don't want money to be a reason for anyone not to attend.
*SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30*
After CIRCLES is complete, we will enjoy our delicious Mediteranean catered dinner and continue getting to know one another. There are plenty of ways to enjoy our time including ping pong, hot tub, foosball and enjoying the sunset together lounging in the treehouse on the top of the hillside.
I would encourage you to come, even if you don't know anyone. The point of this day is to connect and we will make it easy for you to do just that. When I say it is a great way to make new friends, I really mean it.
WHAT IS CIRCLES?
This is an event I lead at the International Women's Festival in Greece twice each year because it catalyzes so many new connections. We will sit in groups of five and I will ask a thought provoking question. Each person will have a few minutes to respond at any level you are comfortable with, while everyone else listens with a non-judgemental, open heart. An example of my favorite question is "share an accomplishment or experience that you are proud of". I am always amazed at how much I learn about people just from this one response.
Afterwards, there are a few minutes to continue the conversation. Then, we will form new circles with new women and do it all over again with a new question. By the end of the day, you will most likely have gotten to connect with every woman.
**I will provide some bubbly waters, soda and ice tea. There will be an ice chest available if you want to bring something different.
$25 fee covers dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. I will be ordering in delicious Mediterranean food consisting of fresh salad, falafel, chicken, beef, grilled veggies and other fresh toppings! I will need you to pay when you RSVP to ensure we don't have a lot of last minute cancellations (after I've ordered the food). Your reservation is non-refundable after September 27th. There is a very small service fee on top that meetup takes. Sorry.
I would highly recommend bringing your swim suit and a towel in case you want to stay and get wet! The hot tub will be on after dinner and it usually ends up to be the poplular spot after dark.
Again, if there is a waiting list, PLEASE JOIN IT. I may let more people in once the time gets closer and it is possible that someone may cancel. In both cases, you may be able to come afterall!
***Be sure to park outside the cul-du-sac to keep my neighbors happy (don't double and triple park in our driveway or block anyone else's driveways. Yes, it has happened!) Please enter through the side gate to the right of the house.
The address will show up when you purchase your ticket. If you have any questions, please text me at (707) 484-2066.
See you here!
Jody
