So Many Women...So Little Time

Early Birds Club OC – Women’s Dance Party

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:00 PM PDT

The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA, US

Hi everyone,

Early Birds Dance again! I’d love to invite you to join us for a fun, relaxed night out with our So Many Women So Little Time group. This one is a little different and feels like a great fit for our community.
We’re heading to Early Birds Club, a high-energy, women-only, LGBTQ+-friendly dance party created by founders who bring this experience to cities across the country. It’s designed to give women and gender-expansive folks a space to dance, connect, and enjoy themselves earlier in the evening—without the usual late-night scene.

What to Expect
You can expect a welcoming, inclusive environment with a fun, social dance floor. The music includes hip-hop, pop, R&B, and new wave from the 80s through the 2000s. One of the unique aspects of this event is the mix of generations on the dance floor, so some songs may feel very familiar while others might be new.
If you tend to prefer a specific genre or decade, they also host themed nights focused on particular styles of music.
All venues offer a full bar, along with non-alcoholic options.
If you’d like to read more about the concept behind Early Birds Club, you can check it out here:
https://early-birds.club/about/
Tickets
General Admission: $38.55
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006471BC8D99E7
A few helpful notes:

• Please RSVP here on Meetup if you’re planning to attend, and then purchase your own ticket using the link above
• Tickets are sent 24–72 hours before the event
• There is a maximum of 4 tickets per person
• These events can sell out, so it’s a good idea to purchase in advance

Group Plan
I’ll be there and would love for you to join. This is a great opportunity to meet other women in the group, dance, and enjoy a fun, easygoing evening together. Who knows, you may meet some new ladies.
I will post my exact location at the venue the day of the event, along with what I’m wearing, so you can find me easily.
If you’re planning to come, feel free to RSVP and reach out so we can get a sense of who will be there.
Looking forward to seeing some of you there.

Warmly,

Melissa

CIRCLES Small Group Sharing w/Swim before, Dinner & Party After

Sun, Sep 20 · 2:45 PM PDT

Private Mission Viejo Residence, 123 Fun St, Mission Viejo, CA, US

PLEASE...IF YOU PLAN TO COME, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU GRAB YOUR TICKET FROM LESBIANGETAWAYS.COM/EVENTS 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.

Feel 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
Swim/play time: 1-2:45 (optional)
Arrive by: 2:45 Come early to start meeting women & grab a drink
CIRCLES: 3-5:30 Please arrive no later than 2:45
Dinner & Playtime: 5:30-8

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.

PLAY TIME
We are including some very important for the spirit PLAY TIME both before and after CIRCLES (refer to the schedule below)
Whether you want to swim or just hang out, feel free to walk through the gateway to paradise (our yard) anytime between 1 and 2:45. I do not know ahead of time how many women will come early...

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.
See you here!
Jody

PRIDE NIGHT @ Chance Theater to see Shakespeare's "The Bed Trick"

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 PM PDT

Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA, US

WE'RE GETTING OUR CULTURE ON! Let's go to this Shakespeare production of Bed Trick @ my favorite local theater, The Chance on PRIDE NIGHT! It is owned by an LGBTQ ally whose mother is a member of SMWSLT. I am a theater member and have seen many plays there before and have never been disappointed.

We will meet for dinner beforehand. Please see separate meetup event and RSVP there if you want to join us.

TICKETS: Members: Free, Non-members: $36 (30% group discount)
We have 20 reserved seats. If you want to sit with us, CLICK HERE to buy your Non-Member or reserve your member ticket. Members must go through the payment process and use the code MEMBER TO GET YOUR FREE MEMBER TICKET!

If our SMWSLT tickets are sold out on the LG site, you can still go directly through the box office and say you are with Jody's meetup group to see if you can still get the group 30% discount. Also, don't pay attention to the RSVP count here on meetup to determine whether there are tickets left with our group because some people may have signed up here but are coming separately with friends.

You can always go on another day if this date does not work for you. It goes from Sept. 11 to 27th.
CHANCE BOX OFFICE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR ANOTHER DATE
Box office: (888) 455-4212

Many of us are members of the theater. For
$15-20/month, you get tickets to the entire season plus other benefits like a free drink while you're there and various readings. Besides being a good deal, it helps them get their grant funding.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO FROM CHANCE ABOUT BED TRICKS

ABOUT
Shakespeare’s infamous “bed trick” from All’s Well That Ends Well gets a bold and frisky remix in this comic college romp. When deception and desire collide, three friends are forced to navigate the messy, hilarious, and sometimes shocking consequences of choices, crushes, and consent. From unexpected hookups to tangled friendships, The Bed Trick probes the question: what does consent really mean, and who gets to decide? Equal parts whip-smart comedy and pointed social commentary, this show takes the Bard’s mischief into the 21st century, exploring sex, ethics, and the timeless chaos of human desire with razor-sharp wit and a provocative edge.