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 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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BLAST BOOK CLUB - Death of the Author (Lake Worth)
Judy Ireland’s Home, Covered Bridge, 857 Worcester Lane - Apt A, Lake Worth, FL, USThe book this month is Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. She is currently credited with the invention of the new genre “Africanfuturism” (different from Afrofuturism, which is associated with Octavia Butler.)
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SYNOPSIS …
Nnedi Okorafor's novel, Death of the Author, follows disabled Nigerian American writer Zelu as her unexpected sci-fi hit catapults her to fame, only for her loss of narrative control and the blurring lines between her life and the fictional world of her book to become the story's central conflict. The story is a metafiction that interweaves Zelu's contemporary life with the futuristic narrative of her novel, Rusted Robots, and explores themes of identity, family dynamics, art, love, and what it means to be human as fame reshapes her reality.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR …
Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian American author known for science fiction and fantasy for adults and children. Her award-winning work — including the Binti novella trilogy, the novel Lagoon, and Who Fears Death — all draw heavily on her dual heritage of American and Nigerian cultures. Okorafor also writes comics for Marvel, teaches as a professor at Arizona State University, and has adapted her work into TV and film projects.
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BLAST BOOK CLUB …
We meet every other month on the first Sunday at 4pm. Dates in 2025 include January 5, March 2, May 4, July 6, September 7, and November 2. Please prepare ahead of time by reading the books. Please bring your own preferred beverage.
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LOCATION AND PARKING …
When you turn off Pinehurst onto Covered Bridge Blvd., keep going straight, past the clubhouse and covered bridge. When you see the Dead End sign ahead, turn left onto Nantucket and then right onto Worcester Lane. Judy’s unit is 857A, to the left, in Wallingford Court. There is only one Guest spot in Wallingford Court, but there are several more in each parking area along Worcester and Nantucket.
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ACCESSIBILITY …
Judy’s unit is on the 1st floor, with one small step up at the doorway. Small bathroom.
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FOR MORE ABOUT BOOK CLUB or LOCATION …
Contact Judy Ireland, 561-762-3995 or judyannireland@hotmail.com
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST … toniajr@icloud.com
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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/7 attendees
Happy Hour at The Purple Lizard! (Lake Park)
The Purple Lizard, 826 Park Ave, Lake Park, FL, USCome join us for Happy Hour at the new Purple Lizard in Lake Park. Drinks, bar food, friendly BLAST women, and maybe cards/games! (Note: This is a LGBTQ venue and the clientele is not women only.)
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COST… Free. Bring $$ to buy beverages (alcoholic or nonalcoholic) and to tip the staff.
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PARKING … Free on site
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MORE ABOUT THE PURPLE LIZARD …
https://thepurplelizardlakepark.com
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FOR MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT …..
Contact Anita - (561) 308-5110 - hairmill@comcast.net
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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
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