What we’re about
Lesbian and Queer Women Pickleball games and social. We are a fun group of all skill levels from never tried it to advanced. We invite those who identify as lesbian or queer women (She/Her & They/Them) to come join us! We usually have one Open Play & Social per month, and weekly play opportunities. Drop in as you can. RSVPs are not required or indicative of turnout.
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Jan 2026 Open Play and Social!!!
Castro Park Tennis Courts, 1441 Lawrence, El Cerrito, CA, USIn 2026 we are going back where it all started, the Castro Courts in El Cerrito to kick off the New Year.
We’ll be at the Castro Courts from 1 PM to 4 PM.
There will be 6 courts available:
- 2 courts for skill building for new & intermediates players
- 2-3 courts for competitive solid intermediate & advanced players
- 1 - 2 courts for high-level skilled players
This event is designed for fun and connection—plenty of time for active play, but also to catch up with old friends or make new ones!
Bring your community spirit, a paddle, some finger foods to share, and drinks for yourself. Looking forward to seeing you there!
NOTE TO BEGINNERS: There are no formal lessons given at this social. We ask beginners to familiarize themselves with the rules before coming out if you can. 2 Quick ways to get started:
- The Official USA Pickleball Website
- Take 2 minutes and watch this 2 minute video a few times and you'll understand more than you think: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0. Lastly, there are loaner paddles at the court or borrow one from a friend.
- For a longer tutorial that goes into more detail and features one of our members. Pickleball basics
We ask for a $5 contribution to help cover court rental and Meetup expenses. However, no one will be turned away.
Venmo @LindaEMoran, confirming digits 1344.
Please email Linda if you have any questions. leminade@mac.com18 attendees
LAVENDER GROUP OPEN PLAY EVERY SUNDAY
Bushrod Recreation Center, 560 59th St, Oakland, CA, USSUNDAY Come to Bushrod Park in Oakland from 12:30 to 2:00 for some Lavender pickleball play.
$2 drop in fee cash or venmo @darlene-vendegna
SIX COURTS, THREE BEGINNER, TWO INTERMEDIATE COURTS.AND ONE LESSON COURT FOR AN INTRO CLINIC IF NEEDED.
If interested in the beginner's clinic you must sign up through Dailypb.com. Search Bushrod on Sundays.
DO NOT SIGN UP HERE. You will not be guaranteed a spot.
Contact Darlene for instructor of the week contact info:
pickleballdar@gmail.com2 attendees
Monday evening Pickleball & Dinner!!
900 Buchanan St, Albany, CA, USMonday evening pickleball at the OceanView courts in Albany from 5p -7p. After play, some of us head to a local restaurant for dinner.
Oceanview Courts are located at 900 Buchanan Ave in Albany.
Dinner is TBD on the day of, by those interested.
Magda and Kas are your hosts for the January Open Play!!
We have all 6 courts.
1 - 2 for Beginners & Beginner-intermediates / 4 - 5 for Intermediates and advanced players
It's always a good idea to warm up before you start play.
Please contribute before coming onto the courts. I ask $5 per player contribution but no-one is turned away for lack of funds. I reserve the courts a month ahead of time so your contribution is needed and appreciated to keep the Meetup afloat and the courts reserved.
Venmo handle is @LindaEMoran last 4 confirming digits are 1344.
We can shift the court as needed to accommodate the skill level of players who are present.
NOTE TO BEGINNERS: There are no formal lessons given at this event.
We ask beginners to familiarize themselves with the rules before coming out if you can. 2 Quick ways to get started:
- The Official USA Pickleball Website
- Take 2 minutes and watch this 2 minute video a few times and you'll understand more than you think: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0. Lastly, there are loaner paddles at the court or borrow one from a friend.
- For a longer tutorial that goes into more detail and features one of our members. Pickleball basics
NO RSVP required, just show up if you want to play. RSVPs are not indicative of turnout.
I'll see you on the courts! Linda2 attendees
Dinner then The Rainbow Girls at The Freight!
Berkeley Social Club, 2050 University Ave,, Berkeley, CA, USJoin us for a Thursday evening outing for dinner and live music!
If you want to join us for dinner, please RSVP on this site or with me directly. We'll meet at The Berkeley Social Club on University for dinner at 6:30p then walk over to the Freight for the show!
Buy your own tickets for the show and please r.s.v.p for dinner.
Freight website
Berkeley Social Club is located at 2050 University Ave, Berkeley
Freight and Salvage is located at 2020 Addison St, Berkeley
California indie band, Rainbow Girls, is known for their haunting harmonies, powerful songwriting, and unfiltered yet poised stage presence. Their live show is an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience that will make you both laugh and cry.
Their latest album, HAUNTING (2024), is both a sonic evolution and a bold reclamation. As Chapin puts it: “The concept for this album came about from the word ‘haunting’ itself, which is the most common adjective people use when describing female harmonies. But what is it about female harmonies that make people want to describe them as ‘haunting?’ It’s because they’re powerful. And if a woman is powerful, then she must be a witch. She must be otherworldly or special because a regular woman couldn’t possibly be powerful on her own. We are reclaiming the word ‘haunting’ to describe our power – the power we find in reckoning with our trauma, grief, loss, and fear.”
The album dives deep into that reckoning - layered with grief and resilience, it’s an intimate yet expansive collection of songs that shine a light on the transformative nature of pain and the strength that grows from it. It’s Rainbow Girls at their most raw, most refined, and most powerful.12 attendees
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