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Welcome. I'm so glad you found us... Welcome to SMWSLT. 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 now leading transformational groups to Greece twice a year. Please check out my travel website at lesbiangetaways.com for trip info. We still have space open for our two 2024 adventures in June and September! You can watch a video presentation on the home page if you like or email me anytime.
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 would love it if you joined my 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 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
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- OC/Long Beach Conscious Lesbian/Queer Dating & Love In-Person Book ClubTBA Westminster: Location Provided Day of Event, Westminster, CA
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Do you sometimes wish you could have deeper conversations that open the opportunity for more meaningful and fulfilling relationships with local lesbians, bi, queer, or adjacent non-binary people?
Does it seem like there’s a shortage of local lesbian, bi, or queer community members that go deep into personal work, and who are committed to having healthy, conscious relationships?
If so, that’s about to change!The local Orange County/Long Beach Conscious Girlfriend Academy Team warmly invites you to join us for an ALL NEW, FREE in-person 12-week Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love book discussion group.
At each meeting, we’ll read aloud from, and discuss the Amazon bestselling book Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love by Drs. Ruth Schwartz & Michelle Murrian, Conscious Girlfriend Academy Founders.
This free Meetup will be led by Mary Giuliani, a peer leader and longtime member of Conscious Girlfriend Academy. We’ll also share more about what the Academy offers for those who want more lesbian-heart-saving wisdom and tools for your journey.Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love Bookclub Location & Dates:
Dates: Wednesday nights, beginning August 21st for 12 consecutive Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Westminster, California ( An address will be provided upon RSVP.)
What to bring: Your print, or eBook copy of Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love . To purchase a copy, visit Amazon .
Also feel free to bring water/tea and/or a journal. You are welcome to bring a healthy snack to share.
What not to bring: Children, dogs/pets, alcohol, drugsFYI, this Meetup is cross-posted in other local lesbian/queer Meetups. So don't be discouraged if there aren't many signups in this Meetup Group since there are more in others.
RSVP Required:
Since space is limited, we need to limit the number of RSVPs. Therefore, be sure to claim your spot early and if you can’t make it, graciously update your RSVP to let another member join. - CIRCLES: Small Group Sharing with Potluck & Play Time!Private Mission Viejo Residence, Mission Viejo, CA$25.00
Hello Everyone!
I am inviting you to join us for CIRCLES, a day of intimate conversations and meaningful connections. This is why it is my favorite event. It will be followed by a potluck dinner and play time. I would love for you to join in if you care about authenticity...being seen for who you are in all of your perfect imperfections and seeing others in the same way.
**Please read to the bottom carefully and follow the instructions if you plan to attend (you will need the information).
TRUST ME ON THIS. ABOVE ALL OTHER EVENTS, THIS IS THE ONE THAT FACILITATES NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND MORE...FEEL FREE TO COME ALONE BECAUSE YOU WILL ONLY BE FOR THE FIRST MOMENT YOU ARRIVE. WE''VE GOT YOU AFTER THAT. I PROMISE.
This event is for all ages and for both singles and couples looking to make new friends.
I have noticed from every past CIRCLES event, that women don't really want to leave right away. Because of this, I have decided to create a space afterwards for us to dine together, continue getting to know one another and mix in some fun while we're at it. There are plenty of ways to enjoy one another including ping pong, swimming, hot tub, foosball and just relaxing together. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STAYING.
Some women rushed off right afterwards to feed their dogs. I'm putting out the notion that you might really want to stay so if it is possible to make arrangements ahead of time, please plan ahead!
**In order to RSVP and get your name on the list, you will be asked to pay the event fee of $25. I ask that you manage your RSVP thoughtfully since this event is in our home and space is limited. If any of you are a "no show" or cancel at the last minute, it means that someone else probably missed their opportunity to come. I will give a refund if you cancel by Thursday, October 10th. That being said, I acknowledge that things do come up that justify cancelling. Of course.
PayPal link (please do friends and family)
Venmo- @Jody-PotikerABOUT CIRCLES:
We will sit in groups of five and I will ask a thought provoking question. Each person will have a few minutes to respond while everyone else listens without reacting or responding. After each woman has shared, there is time allotted to continue on for a bit together. Then, we will switch circles and do it all over again. By the end of the day, you will hopefully have gotten to connect with every woman there.Regardless of the question, you are free to share at whatever level you feel comfortable with. It's up to you. If you are shy or you are challenged with opening up to new people, you can go at your own pace. You may feel more inspired that you think once you experience other women sharing.
You may want to bring your swim suit and a towel in case you want to jump in the pool or hot tub. If its hot out, we may even want to jump in during breaks too! We will be outside in the shade for most of the day.
We do have mosquitos so you may want to come prepared for that (we will have spray).
Again, if there is a waiting list, PLEASE JOIN IT AND KEEP AN EYE ON THE LIST DAILY. Please keep an eye on it because cancellations happen, even at the last minute. If you change your mind in the meantime, PLEASE remove yourself or you might end up on the list and not know it!)
POTLUCK:
Circles will be complete around 5ish. The potluck will start soon after that. You have probably had the experience where everyone brings the same things, right? So, please post what you are bringing below and look over the list before you decide if possible so we can have a well rounded, good selection. WE LOVE HOME MADE FOOD!I will provide some sodas, bubbly waters and ice tea. There will be an ice chest available if you want to bring something else that you enjoy.
If you would like to bring an alcoholic beverages to enjoy after CIRCLES ends, that's fine.Important: If you cancel, please delete your item from the comments section!
We will provide plates, utencils, napkins and cups.
I am writing this from Greece! Please join our mailing list for travel and newsletters at lesbiangetaways.com!
I WILL EMAIL OUT THE ADDRESS ON THE MORNING OF OCT. 12TH, THE ACTUAL EVENT DAY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR MEETUP EMAILS. If you would prefer to receive an email from LesbianGetaways instead, please send me an email at jody@lesbiangetaways.com. I will add you to the mailing list too. If you still need the address, you can text or call me at (707) 484-2066.
See you here!
Jody - Let's Read... The Old Woman with the KnifeLink visible for attendees
Hello book lovers! Let’s discuss The Old Woman With The Knife, by Gu Byeong-mo - A sensation in South Korea, and now translated into English for the first time by Chi-Young Kim, The Old Woman with the Knife is an electrifying, singular, mordantly funny novel about the expectations imposed on aging bodies and the dramatic ways in which one woman chooses to reclaim her agency.
NOTE: Check out the AMAZON MORE SELLERS area to get the book quicker. It can be found under the” buy now” button.At sixty-five, Hornclaw is beginning to slow down. She lives modestly in a small apartment, with only her aging dog, a rescue named Deadweight, to keep her company. There are expectations for people her age--that she'll retire and live out the rest of her days quietly. But Hornclaw is not like other people. She is an assassin.
Double-crossers, corporate enemies, cheating spouses--for the past four decades, Hornclaw has killed them all with ruthless efficiency, and the less she's known about her targets, the better. But now, nearing the end of her career, she has just slipped up. An injury leads her to an unexpected connection with a doctor and his family. But emotions, for an assassin, are a dangerous proposition. As Hornclaw's world closes in, this final chapter in her career may also mark her own bloody end.
The kinetic story of a sixty-five-year-old female assassin who faces an unexpected threat in the twilight of her career--this is an international bestseller and the English language debut from an award-winning South Korean author.• 288 pages – 6 hours 29 minutes, audio - Plan accordingly. •
How do you define old? – 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