What we’re about
CALLING ALL WOMEN in Palm Beach County ...
Let’s have a BLAST!
BLAST (Bi, Lesbian and Straight Together) Women of the Palm Beaches is a networking group for women, ladies, lesbians, bisexual gals, girlie-girls, butches, femmes, lesbian-feminist womyn, questioning, aces/aros, drag kings, non-binary theys, and gay-friendly straight feminists. Single, coupled, or poly, this group welcomes you. Our mission is to build the local women's community, share resources, and make it easy for members to set up events by, for, and about women in Palm Beach County. Note: Mostly Gen X and Baby Boomers, but we have members ranging from college age to Greatest Generation. All ages welcomed with open arms.
ANTI-RACISM & #SAYHERNAME ... Workshops, discussions, speakers, trainings, films, and events
AQUABABES ... Snorkeling, kayaking, beach parties, paddleboarding, Peanut Island, etc.
BABES IN THE GLADES ... Twice-a-year women’s weekends at Vitambi
BIKE RIDES ... Enjoy the beautiful Palm Beach County scenery on your bicycle with other women
BLAST BABES GOT GAME ... Board games, Mexican Train, Hearts, craps, roulette, Left Right Center, Euchre, and more
BLAST BOOKWORMS ... Read books by women, discuss, exchange ideas.
BLAST GIVES BACK ... Community service volunteering
CIGAR LOUNGE LIZARDS ... Beginners/curious nonsmokers welcome
CONCERTS & THEATER PRODUCTIONS ... Lesbian & feminist entertainment live (house concerts and bigger venues) and online
DISCUSSIONS: SUCCESS & INSPIRATION GROUP ... Live or online
DOG PARK GATHERINGS ... Bring your dog(s) to local dog parksaround Palm Beach County
DRUMMING ... Occasional lessons and women-only drum circles
HAPPY HOURS ... Gatherings to kick back, explore new places, and enjoy each other's company
HOWL (Hanging Out With Lesbians) ... Laid-back socializing
LEAPING LESBIANS ... Tandem skydiving - beginners welcome
MOVIE NIGHTS ... Film screenings followed by discussions
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS ... Jorjet Harper Presents (series); Art History With Harriet (series); and more
NATURE WALKS & PHOTOGRAPHY ... Wetlands around Palm Beach County
PAGAN CIRCLE ... Come out of the broom closet. For pagans, Wiccans, and all Earth-based spiritualities
PICKLEBALL & BOCCE ... Beginners welcome!
POLITICAL NETWORKING ... with NOW, League of Women Voters, etc.
QUEENS RULE POKER CLUB ... Low-stakes games and free lessons - beginners welcome
SCIENCE GALS ... Share excitement and info about STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, medicine)
WOMEN OF ALL CULTURES TOGETHER (WACT) ... (1) Potlucks in various neighborhoods; women and food, how far wrong can we go? ... (2) Discussions regarding race, culture, religion, civil disobedience, etc.
ZOOM COCKTAIL PARTIES ... Women from all over the country invited
FACEBOOK: Search for BLAST PANDEMIC PARTY
SEE ALL BLAST EVENTS: https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Save Our Democracy Demonstration #HandsOff (West Palm Beach)Target, West Palm Beach, FL
On the 250th anniversary of our democracy, we say NO KINGS and WE WON’T GO BACK. Our local Democratic Women’s Club along with Palm Beach Indivisibles and 50501 invite us to join the April 19 nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration and DOGE assaults on our democracy, our public services, our economy, and our standing in the world. This is a high-visibility site across from the Palm Beach Outlets Mall. Make your opinion known!
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WHAT TO BRING…..
Water, sun protection, a chair if you need it, and your friends …. Handmade signs and/or American flags and/or percussion instruments are welcome. (Prepared signage will be available if you need.)
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PARKING …..
Park in the Target lot - 1760 Palm Beach Lakes Road - or get dropped off and picked up later.
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DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB …..
Joan - dwcjoan@gmail.com
561-596-7780
https://dwcpbc.org
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST …..
toniajr@icloud.com - text to 561-281-9552
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JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK …
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/
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BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN …
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/ - Sonya the Sunflower Music Release Party! (Delray)The Hive, Delray Beach, FL
Our BLAST assistant organizer Sonya is having a party to release some of her new music creations! Complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided.
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COST … Free to attend but please use this link to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonya-the-sunflower-music-release-party-tickets-1297424123479…. Appreciate the artist’s music by purchasing downloads for less than $3 from all major streaming platforms.
• Venmo https://venmo.com/u/Sonya-Pressley
• Cashapp https://cash.app/$pressleys
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PARKING … Free in small lot, but best to carpool if you can. There are also local pay lots nearby at 25 SE 4th Ave., 22 E 1st Ave., and 95 E 1st Ave.
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ABOUT TODAY’S PROGRAM … Join us at The Hive for a family-friendly evening of celebration and good vibes - with live music, mindfulness & drumming! There will be a junior table for the children, and adult table separately. Enjoy light snacks & drinks while they last, and immerse yourself in harmonious good vibes.PARTY AGENDA
🌺 5:00 PM – Arrival & Settle-In
🎵 5:15 PM – Sound Ceremony Opening (Didgeridoo/Dijeridu)
🎤 5:20 PM – Welcome & Opening Song
🪯 5:30 PM – Mindful Stretch & Intentions
🔹 5:40 PM – Partner Spotlights
🎶 6:10 PM – Live Music with SonyatheSunflower
🎼 6:45 PM – Guest Artists
🎵 7:15 PM – Closing Performance
💛 8:00 PM – Farewells & Continued Connection
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ABOUT SONYA: Sonya is a vibrant songwriter and vocalist ready to brighten your day with her feel-good tunes! After a 14-year hiatus, she’s back and better than ever, with new music dropping in early 2025. Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey that will brighten your day. Www.sonyathesunflower.com
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SONYA MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xab965W4DhA
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ABOUT THE HIVE COMMUNITY CENTER VENUE: https://thecoalitiondelray.org
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST … toniajr@icloud.com
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JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK …
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/
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BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN …
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/ - Dining: Greek at Chris’ Taverna (Lake Worth)Chris' Taverna, Lake Worth, FL
Join the BLAST Dining Around the World group, open to all women who enjoy sampling the different types of ethnic food to be found within Palm Beach County. Tonight will find us at Chris’ Taverna Greek Restaurant.
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CHRIS’ TAVERNA … “Family owned and operated since 2004, Chris is excited to share his Greek family recipes with you and all our guests. Our friendly and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us. We work hard to maintain our consistent reputation in the community. We are proud to bring our award winning Authentic Greek and Mediterranean food to Southeast Florida. We serve a wide variety of delicious and traditional dishes. Our menu provides something for everyone and can accommodate any dietary needs.
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets.”
Menu: https://christaverna.com/lake-worth
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RESERVATIONS …. BLAST will reserve 20 seats. Please don’t RSVP unless you’re reasonably sure you can attend — and if your plans change, please adjust your RSVP as soon as possible to let women on the waiting list come. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows are a drag.
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PARKING … Free in parking lot
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FOR MORE ABOUT DINING AROUND THE WORLD …
Carol - mcleodorso@gmail.com or (904) 463-3375
Abby: zahn_abby@yahoo.com or (561) 319-7758
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FOR MORE ABOUT BLAST… Toni Jr: toniajr@icloud.com
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JOIN BLAST POST-PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK …
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910190896083857/
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BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN …
https://www.meetup.com/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/***
