What we’re about
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
Time to dance again and again and again! We'll have some fun, interactive intro activities plus the Wild Wild West dance at 7:30 as we have been doing each time to make it easy to meet one another and start the night out with laughter and camaraderie. The DJ starts at 8pm. We've got the room until midnight.
If you want a headstart to the evening, join us for a delicious dinner downstairs on the patio first and then you can wander upstairs for some fun.
TICKETS: $10 online, $15 cash at the door
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Purchasing tickets online will automatically add you to our mailing list to receive the once a month newsletter!
The party room is upstairs and there is no elevator so please accept my apologies if you are not able to attend for this reason.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Suzanne Westenhoefer's "Laugh or Die Trying" Comedy Show in North CountySpringHills Suites Marriott, Oceanside, CA
Thanks to the ladies of North County for hosting this event!
Join Suzanne Westenhoefer and your community for a night of laughter! This groundbreaking lesbian comedian has been breaking barriers since 1990! With her platinum locks and chic style, Suzanne delivers bold, truth-telling humor that leaves audiences in stitches. She’s a pioneer in comedy, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and women’s empowerment. No topic is off-limits, and Suzanne will have you rolling with laughter. Don’t miss this chance to see the comedy queen who saved her neighborhood during COVID.
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**This event benefits the North County LGBTQ+ Resource Center in Oceanside CA.**
Preshow Appetizers and a Cocktail - Featuring a performance by vocalist, Celeste Barbier.
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- Q&A-Lesbian Dating Essentials Class with Conscious Girlfriend AcademyLink visible for attendees
The Q&A info meeting is on Sept. 6th and the class is from September 20-December 13 on Saturdays, 12-2pm
If you are a person who loves women and to connect in deep and meaningful ways, you may be interested in this life changing class! No matter what your age, there's always more to learn... If you are happy in a long term relationship, even you might find yourself picking up a few new bits of wisdom from this class to make your relationship even better.
However, if you find that you have had challenges with relationships in the past or have even just decided you're fine on your own and don't want to bother anymore, there may be something on the horizen to peak your interest in dating again. THIS CLASS!
Ruth Schwartz is a brilliant and empathetic coach and teacher who has a profound skill in teaching this valuable information to our community. Her committment and passion in making a difference is palpable. She has a way of making space for each and every person, no matter where they are and have been. This creates a safe space to open up a grow!
CLICK HERE TO GET A GOOD SENSE OF RUTH
CLICK HERE FOR CONSCIOUS GIRLFRIEND WEBSITE & LEARN MORE!
Excerpt from the website:
Here's the thing: if you haven't known how to make lesbian dating work for you, you're not alone, and it's not your fault. Whether you've been out for a long time or are new to dating women, lesbian dating is intense, vulnerable, and often confusing.
Although queer dating is a learnable skill, it's not intuitive. When you try to just "follow your heart," it's likely to lead you straight to heartbreak, for reasons you'll learn all about in Lesbian Dating Essentials.
It can be hard to even find women to date -- especially where there's not a big lesbian or queer community. Someone can seem right on paper, but you don't feel a spark. Or, when you do feel a spark, you might ignore the red flags and end up in something toxic.
You deserve better. And you can have it! It just takes learning how.
**The Lesbian Dating Essentials 12-Week Intensive is here to help you change your love life destiny, *for good. ***CLICK HERE TO GO TO CONSCIOUS GIRLFRIEND WEBSITE AND LEARN MORE!
Please note: Registration is through the Conscious Girlfriend website. RSVPing here will not be enough!! Please do RSVP if you plan to attend the free Q&A info session on
- Dancing & Dinner out @ The Knolls in our Private Lounge!Knolls Restaurant, Laguna Niguel , CA
WE ARE RETURNING TO THE KNOLLS FOR MORE DANCING, CHATTING, AND DINING AT A FANTASTIC PLACE!
The Knolls is a venue for music, dancing, great atmosphere and excellent food and drinks! Beyond all those things, there's no cover charge AND we have our own private lounge (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!
Let's cut loose and shake it together!
Jody & MelissaPlease join the meetup/Lesbian Getaways mailing list
- Let's Read... Scaredy CatLink visible for attendees
Hello book lovers! Let’s read and discuss – Scaredy Cat by Robin Alexander. Blake Taylor isn't the queen of horror, but she's certainly a member of the royal court. Blake has made a career out of writing novels that make her readers want to leave the lights on at night. What Blake's fans and very few people realize is that Blake Taylor is scared of her own shadow and just about everything else. After a family intervention, a case of writer's block, and the desire to be free of the confines of fear, she leaves New York and rents a house in Cypress Glade, Louisiana.
Quinn Scott, a local, is hired by Blake's agent to be a tour guide of sorts for her most famous and troublesome client. The job seems simple for a thousand bucks a month, but as she gets to know Blake, it's anything but easy. Birds, squirrels, broccoli, and dogs are fearsome creatures.
Find a comfortable spot, visit Cypress Glade, and watch as these two women learn to conquer fears that don't always go bump in the night. Be warned, a few feathers may fly . . . Contains mature themes
NOTE: It appears to be only available on Audiobooks, and it can be read on Kindle (You do not need a special Kindle...you can download a free app). I did see it listed on Amazon, but upon closer look, it is not the same book. And a different author. Amazon glitch. You might be able to find it at the library. ** I am listening to it on Audible, and the narrator is fabulous!
? pages. (7 hours and 30 minutes on audio.) Plan accordingly.
Facing fears is scary! And sometimes a bit funny! 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
