About us
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
Upcoming events
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OC PRIDE 2026
301 East 3rd Street, 301 E 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA, Santa Ana, CA, USSo Many Women, So Little Time is heading to OC Pride!
OC Pride Location:
Historic District of Santa Ana--Downtown Santa Ana, between E. 3rd St. and E. 5th St.
We will start by meeting in front of the Pride Main Stage and we can see Laura Cheadle + The Girls perform from 4:15–4:45 PM.
Laura Cheadle + The Girls is an all-female band from the East Coast. Laura is a married lesbian artist, and her wife, Michelle Cheadle, is also a member of the band. Laura has also been involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy and has appeared on various shows and media platforms.
Check out Laura Cheadle + The Girls before Pride:
https://www.youtube.com/@lauracheadleandthegirlsAfter this we can walk around Pride and check out OC Pride's vendors.
Tickets: You can purchase your ticket in advance through Eventbrite or at the door.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oc-pride-our-voices-all-combined-festival-parade-tickets-1987180220533?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come solo or bring friends! Whether you already know people in the group or you’re joining us for the first time, you are welcome.Melissa
4 attendees
Dancing & Dinner out @ The Knolls in our Private Lounge!
Knolls Restaurant, 29971 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA, USHello SMWSLT,
The Knolls is a venue for music, dancing, great atmosphere, and excellent food and drinks! Beyond this, there's no cover charge AND we have our own private lounge section (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!
We will let go of the lounge at 9pm (when I am also leaving) but feel free to stay longer if you'd like to dance if you want to continue the fun.
Melissa
12 attendees
CIRCLES w/Poetry, Dinner & Party
Private Mission Viejo Residence, 123 Fun St, Mission Viejo, CA, USPLEASE...IF YOU PLAN TO COME, YOU MUST GRAB YOUR TICKET FROM LESBIANGETAWAYS.COM EVENTS PAGE AND READ ALL THE DETAILS ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM!
Are you longing for more meaningful interactions, closer friendships 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.
I am hosting at our home and would love for you to participate. You will make new friends and may even walk out with some dating opportunities if that is what you are interested in. Please note that this is not a dating event per se. Keep in mind that singles and couples are very welcome.
******To kick off the afternoon, my friend and special guest, Jennifer Abod will share sapphic poetry, songs, and thoughts on being 80 so don't be late!!!!!
www.jennniferabod.comFeel free to come alone because you won't be for long. I'll see to it!
PLEASE NOTE: RSVPing here is not an entrance ticket. Please only RSVP here if you plan to grab your ticket now ($20 for dinner or free without) so I can accurately track attendance. I will be ordering food solely based on dinner tickets. If you are coming, you need to CLICK HERE and then either purchase your dinner ticket or grab your free ticket if you are not eating with us. Space is limited.
SCHEDULE
2:45 Arrive & start meeting women & grab a drink
3-3:30 Jennifer Abod performance & sharing
3:30-6 CIRCLES
6-8 Dinner & PlaytimeFeel free to arrive anytime up to 2:45 and stay as long as you
like after CIRCLES ends. If you absolutely have to be late, please reach out to me ahead of time (707) 484-2066. If it is your first time to CIRCLES, please be here early or on time.WHAT IS CIRCLES?
This is my favorite event 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 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. In fact, we start with introductions! When I say it is a great way to make new friends, I really mean it.
TICKETS
CLICK HERE to grab your ticket on the LesbianGetaways events page (whether you RSVPd here or not, sorry). Space is limited to 32. Again, we now have a CIRCLES with or without dinner ticket. If you sign up with no dinner, I will provide some non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Feel free to bring a snack to share! You do not need to bring a printed ticket-I will have a list.After CIRCLES is complete, we will enjoy dinner together 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.
**************The address will be on your ticket********************
DINNER: The $20 dinner ticket includes non-alcoholic beverages plus all-you-can-eat delicious Mediterranean or Mexican food with a variety of options, including gluten free and vegetarian. Your reservation is non-refundable (fully transferrable) up until 24 hours ahead. There is a very small service fee on top that.
**********I will provide some bubbly waters and ice tea. There will be an ice chest available if you want to bring something different.
I would highly recommend bringing your swim suit and a towel in case you want to come early or stay after and get wet! The hot tub will most likely be on after dinner and it usually ends up to be the poplular spot after dark.
GET YOUR TICKET HERE-be sure to click on the events link
***********Be sure to park outside the cul-du-sac to keep my neighbors happy. Please 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 or can not locate the address, please text me at (707) 484-2066.
ABOUT JENNIFER
Jennifer Abod, PhD, an award-winning lesbian feminist documentary filmmaker, former radio
broadcaster, talk-show host, producer and publisher. She is a former assistant professor of
Women’s Studies and Communication. Jennifer is a Pen America Emerging Writer: Her poetry
appears in: Love is For All of Us and anthology edited by James Crews and Brad Peacock,
Morning Writes: An Anthology of Poetry by Women Over Sixty, Bards West, Spillway, Artemis
Journal, One Art, Persimmon Tree, Sinister Wisdom, Discretionary Love, Wild Crone Wisdom,
Silver Birch Press. Abod recently completed her first manuscript. In the 1970s she was the
singer in the New Haven Women’s Liberation Rock Band, (Mountain Moving Day, Papa Don’t
Lay that Shit on Me, Rounder Records) She sings Jazz in Long Beach, CA. www.jenniferabod.comSee you here I hope!
Jody18 attendees
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