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.
FACEBOOK: Search for BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY
SEE ALL BLAST EVENTS: https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Remerge Band Acoustic Duo Concert (Boca)Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL
Remerge Band is an acoustic duo made up of BLAST members Melody Stuart and Tia Green. Their music spans decades and genres. They are noted for their creative flare in writing, producing, and performing their own original music. They have shared their songs all over the country from Nashville to New York in small venues, coffee houses, open mics, and backyard concerts. Anywhere the music flows, Remerge Band goes.
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COST … Free, but of course UU will appreciate donations of any size if you are so inclined.
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PARKING … Plenty of free parking on site
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CONTACT REMERGE … remergeband@gmail.com. 561-324-4824 (Melody)
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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/ - Autumn Equinox Conversation: Rebalancing & Reaping What We’ve SownJanis K's Indoor Women's Fest, Riviera Beach, FL
Come celebrate the fall (autumnal) equinox in the company of thoughtful women. No Pagan or Wiccan experience necessary to enjoy tonight and find it meaningful in your own life. The moment of equinox will be 2:19pm today.
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TODAY’S PROGRAM …..
This gathering will be more conversation than ritual: Socializing while we have light libations, adding your personal items to the altar, then closing the circle by calling the corners. We'll talk a bit about Equinox symbolism, discuss rebalancing and harvesting in each of our lives, and celebrate our gains. If you set an intention earlier in the year, you can reflect on how that's been going and decide if you want to revise or keep the goal "as-is." We'll finish up by saying goodbye to the corners to open the circle.
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TIME …..
We will gather starting at 6pm to socialize, nosh, and enjoy libations. We will begin the program at 6:30pm sharp. No latecomers will be allowed to enter after the door is closed at 6:30pm.
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WHAT TO BRING …..
• Whatever you want to drink
• Item(s) to place on altar (you will take home)
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
First floor, no steps. Small bathroom with narrow door.
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PETS ….. No pets live here
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PARKING ……
PLEASE CARPOOL IF YOU CAN! Not a gated community. Park in the cul-de-sac at the end of the block, or in any GUEST spot in parking lot. We need to minimize parking at the curb in front of the building.... our elderly neighbors thank you!
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DIRECTIONS from I-95
Blue Heron exit 76
Go east onto Singer Island > over Blue Heron bridge
Pass Phil Foster, Lake, and West
Turn left on Park (Singer Island Health on corner)
Park deadends into Sugar Sands condo village
Look left - there's building 1201
Unit #6 is downstairs by parking lot
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SIGNIFICANCE of FALL (AUTUMNAL) EQUINOX
The fall equinox marks the astronomical beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, with equal day and night hours. Historically, the fall equinox has been a time for celebrating the harvest, with many cultures recognizing it as a time to give thanks for the bounty of the season.The equinox is also seen as a time for reflection on balance, introspection, and preparing for the coming winter, with some cultures viewing it as a time for letting go of the old and embracing new beginnings. Many spiritual traditions recognize the fall equinox as a time for connecting with nature, honoring the cycle of life, and seeking balance and harmony.
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ABOUT THE BLAST PAGAN CIRCLE …..
Come out of that dusty old broom closet! Together we observe and honor the holidays, the turning of the wheel of the year, and the ebb and flow of our own lives. We celebrate our unique individual spiritual paths in a safe and supportive atmosphere of joy and acceptance. The BLAST Circle welcomes all Pagan, Wiccan, Toltec, Fae, other earth-based belief systems, as well as women who are respectfully curious.
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FOR MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT, CIRCLE, OR LOCATION
Janis: janiskidder@gmail.com - (561) 281-6880
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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/
