What we’re about
Lesbian and Queer Women Pickleball games and social. We are a fun group of all skill levels from never tried it to advanced. We invite those who identify as a lesbian or a queer woman who love women to come join us! We are looking to have at least 1 social and game play Meet-Up per month, maybe more depending on desire.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- October Open Play and Social at OceanView courts in Albany900 Buchanan St, Albany, CA
Open Play from 1p - 4p at the new OceanView Pickleball courts!
We will host all 6 courts -
2 challenge - 2 beginner/beginnermediate - 2 IntermediateBring your community spirit, a paddle, finger foods to share and something for yourself to drink.
NOTE TO BEGINNERS: There are no formal lessons given at this social. We ask beginners to familiarize themselves with the rules before coming out if you can. 2 Quick ways to get started:
- The Official USA Pickleball Website
- Take 2 minutes and watch this 2 minute video a few times and you'll understand more than you think: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0. Lastly, there are loaner paddles at the court or borrow one from a friend.
- For a longer tutorial that goes into more detail and features one of our members. Pickleball basics
We ask $5 - $8 sliding scale contribution for the court rental fees and Meetup expenses. NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS.
Venmo @LindaEMoran, confirming digits 1344.Please email Linda if you have any questions. leminade@mac.com
- LAVENDER GROUP OPEN PLAY EVERY SUNDAYBushrod Recreation Center, Oakland, CA
SUNDAY Come to Bushrod Park in Oakland from 12:30 to 2:00 for some Lavender pickleball play.
$2 drop in fee cash or venmo @darlene-vendegnaSIX COURTS, THREE BEGINNER, TWO INTERMEDIATE COURTS.AND ONE LESSON COURT FOR AN INTRO CLINIC IF NEEDED.
If interested in the beginner's clinic you must sign up through Dailypb.com. Search Bushrod on Sundays.
DO NOT SIGN UP HERE. You will not be guaranteed a spot.Contact Darlene for instructor of the week contact info:
pickleballdar@gmail.com - No Monday evening Pickleball in OctoberNeeds location
Sadly, no pickleball on October Monday nights in Albany.
The City of Albany rented out the courts to a private instructor for the October Mondays during our regular play time from 5p - 7p.
I have submitted my proposal to the City to host Monday evening Open Plays for this group beginning in January 2025 and holding that as a year round event. We are potentially competing against this same instructor who provides private lessons.
I’m requesting an easy action if you have not done so already:
**Write a quick email to Joy White to select the East Bay Lesbian and Queer Women Meetup on Mondays from 5p - 7p to put in the Albany Activity Guide because of ___________. You fill in the blank with what Mondays evenings do for you. Short and sweet is just fine!!! jwhite@albanyca.org. (Thanks to those who have already emailed her.)For October we will rest or find other places to play and please know I am working on other great events for this Meetup. Thank you for being a part of my community. Linda