/g/ba-lesbiansingles /g/ba-lesbiansingles This is a listserv for lesbians and queer women in the San Francisco GreaterBay Area moderated by Roke Noir. The purpose of this group is to allow heartfelt, mindful, and spirit blessed connections of all types to happen amongst this community. This group is inclusive of those women who now identify as non-binary. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:27:22 -0700 � Singles Holiday Matchmaking (45+) � Sunday 12/04 � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/12 <div dir="ltr"><p><font face="georgia, serif">Hello,</font></p><p><em><font face="georgia, serif">Holiday season is here. And for many of us it feels lonely this time of the year.</font></em></p><p><em><font face="georgia, serif">Why not connect with others in the same boat, and be matched to further your connections for friendship or dating?</font></em></p><p class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="georgia, serif"><br/>You are cordially invited to the <strong>Singles Holiday Affair</strong> for &#34;<a href="https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: rgb(153,0,255)"><strong>Merry Matching</strong></span></a>&#34; in-person on <strong>Sunday December 4 in Berkeley</strong>. This time we are welcoming Lesbians/Queer Women (including those who now identify as non-binary) who are <font color="#9900ff"><b>45+</b></font>. We will be meeting in person at the Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley.  <strong>Note that you must purchase tickets ahead of time - no tickets at the door.</strong></font><span style="font-family: georgia, serif"> </span></p><p class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="georgia, serif">This event has a structure similar to a mindful speed dating style event but allows genuine conversations and group fun in a safe and grounded space facilitated by a Life/Relationship Coach, Roke Noir. Since it is a Holiday Affair, beer and wine, in addition to non-alcoholic beverages, together with some light snacks will be available for purchase. Dress up in your holiday attires and let&#39;s make it a special evening!</font></p><p class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>What:</strong> Singles Holiday Affair &#34;<strong>Merry Matching</strong>&#34;</font></p><p class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>When:</strong> 4 - 7 pm, Sunday December 4<br/><br/><strong>Where:</strong> Redwood Gardens Community Hall, <span style="color: rgb(32,33,36)">2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705</span></font></p><p class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="georgia, serif"><strong>Event Details/Buy Advance Ticket: </strong>Sliding Scale $25-$35 at <a href="https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com</a></font></p><p class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="georgia, serif">Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" style="" rel="nofollow noopener">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></font></p><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/12/0" alt="316680242_10158581176646862_8784666049803844195_n.jpg" width="542" height="305" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><p class="gmail_default"><br/></p></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:23:46 -0800 � Singles Holiday Merry Matching (45+) � Sunday 12/04 /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/11 <p>Hello,</p> <p><em>Holiday season is here. And for many of us it feels lonely this time of the year.</em></p> <p><em>Why not connect with others in the same boat and plan for holiday activities while getting to know each other for friendship or dating?</em></p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/>You are cordially invited to the <strong>Singles Holiday Affair</strong> for &#34;<a href="https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><span style="color: #9900ff"><strong>Merry Matching</strong></span></a>&#34; in-person on <strong>Sunday December 4</strong>. This time we are welcoming those who are 45+. We will be meeting in person at the Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley.  <strong>Note that you must purchase tickets ahead of time - no tickets at the door.</strong></p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"> </p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif">This event has a structure similar to a mindful speed dating style event but allows genuine conversations and group fun in a safe and grounded space facilitated by a Life/Relationship Coach, Roke Noir. Since it is a Holiday Affair, beer and wine, in addition to non-alcoholic beverages, together with some light snacks will be available for purchase. Dress up in your holiday attires and let&#39;s make it a special evening!</p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"> </p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><strong>What:</strong> Singles Holiday Affair &#34;<strong>Merry Matching</strong>&#34;</p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><strong>When:</strong> 4 - 7 pm, Sunday December 4<br/><br/><strong>Where:</strong> Redwood Gardens Community Hall, <span style="color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif">2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705</span></p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><strong>Event Details/Buy Advance Ticket: </strong>Sliding Scale $25-$35 at <a style="color: #1155cc" href="https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://singles-merry-<wbr/>matching.eventbrite.com</a></p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif">Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <a style="color: #1155cc" href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></p> <p class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif"> </p> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:47:41 -0800 last call - singles dance & matchmaking (friendship & romance) = tomorrow 10/16 /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/10 <div dir="ltr"><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: center; line-height: 57px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242nb m_-6837698407777367242sb" style="font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">Wanna Chat &amp; Dance?</span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: center; line-height: 57px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242nb m_-6837698407777367242sb" style="font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">And get some Dates out of it?</span></p><blockquote><div dir="ltr"><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><div style="margin: 0px; max-width: 732px"><table><tbody><tr><td><div style="color: rgb(47,46,44); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; max-width: 700px"><table><tbody><tr><td><div style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top; width: 700px"><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><div style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1"><div style="text-align: center"><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 90px"><span style="font-size: 30px; line-height: 45px; font-weight: bold">Lesbian/Queer Womxn Singles Social </span><span style="color: rgb(104,7,235); font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold">DANCE 2 DATE</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 36px"><span style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold">4:00 - 7:00 PM, October 16, THIS SUNDAY</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 24px">Community Hall of Redwood Gardens, Berkeley</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 24px">Scent/Alcohol Free | ADA Compliant Venue</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 24px">Masks recommended but optional</p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 24px"><br/></p><p style="margin: 0px; line-height: 24px"><span style="font-size: 16px">Buy Ticket: </span><a href="https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/" style="font-family: sans-serif" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" target="_blank"><b><font color="#9900ff">https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/</font></b></a><span style="font-size: 16px"> </span></p><p style="font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 24px"> </p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br/></div></blockquote><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; text-align: center; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb"> </span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb">Hello Roke,</span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb"> </span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="font-size: 18px">Let&#39;s come together in a beautiful hall, with wooden floors and high ceilings, in the midst of a redwood garden. We start with some fun icebreakers accompanied by live music to relax into the experience.</span><span style="font-size: 18px"><br/><br/></span><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="font-size: 18px">Soon we start dancing to a variety of club and social music that keeps you moving and smiling. We will pause in between our dance steps to engage in conversations, natural or prompted to get to know each other.</span><span style="font-size: 18px"><br/><br/></span><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="font-size: 18px">At the end of the event submit the names of those you would like to further connections with, be it for </span><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold">friendship or dating</span><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="font-size: 18px">. Be matched with those on your list who selected you too. Matches will be sent within 2 days from the event.</span><span style="font-size: 18px"><br/><br/></span><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="">Buy Ticket at </span><a href="https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/" style="font-family: sans-serif" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" target="_blank">https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/</a></p> <p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb">Questions? Contact Roke at </span><a href="https://shoutout.wix.com/so/9dOFTAJOA/c?w=0_9gnx4v29ZOUnug6wOaHyRuUdTgjp4UYS2DDIE9Lis.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" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(16,159,255)" rel="nofollow noopener"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="line-height: 28px">ba.lesbiansingles@...</span></a><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb"> or 510.681.9740</span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb"> </span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb">Fellow Single</span></p><p class="m_-6837698407777367242g m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-family: helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px"><span class="m_-6837698407777367242mb m_-6837698407777367242qb" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">Roke</span></p></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:59:52 -0700 � Dance to Date � Singles Social on 10/16 in Berkeley � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/9 <div dir="ltr"><div><div style="text-align: center"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">For Singles in the Lesbian / Queer Women Community</font></b></div><span class="gmail_default"><div style="text-align: center"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#9900ff">Singles Matchmaking Social</font></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"></span><font face="arial, sans-serif">★�<font face="arial black, sans-serif">DANCE <span class="gmail_default">2</span> DATE </font><font face="arial, sans-serif">�</font></font><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></div><div style="text-align: center"><span class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>4 - 7 pm, Sunday, October 16</b></font></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Community Hall of Redwood Gardens<span class="gmail_default">, Berkeley</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default">Buy Tix: </span><a href="https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/</a></font></b></div><div style="text-align: center"><div class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Scent/Alcohol Free | ADA Compliant Venue</font></div><div class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><i>Masks recommended but optional</i></font></div><div class="gmail_default"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><i><br/></i></font></div></div><div style="text-align: center"><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/9/0" alt="Screen Shot 2022-10-06 at 3.27.39 PM.png" width="542" height="316" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><br/></div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default"><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span class="gmail_default"><br/></span></font></div>Let&#39;s come together</span> in a beautiful hall, with wooden floors and high ceilings, in the midst of a redwood garden<span class="gmail_default">. </span>We start with some <span class="gmail_default">fun </span>icebreakers <span class="gmail_default">accompanied by live music to relax into the experience</span>.<br/><br/>Soon <span class="gmail_default">we </span>start dancing to a variety of club and social music that keeps you moving and <span class="gmail_default">smiling</span>. We will pause in between our dance steps to engage in conversations<span class="gmail_default">, natural or prompted to get to know each other.</span><br/><br/>At the end of the event submit the names of those you would like to further connections with, be it for friendship or dating. Be matched with those on your list who selected you too. Matches will be sent within 2 days from the event.<br/></font></div></div></div><div><br/><div><div>Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></div></div></div></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:52:52 -0700 � Singles Sing & Dance Matchmaking Party � This Sunday 8/18 /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/8 Hello Community, <h4><br/><strong>[ <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">To make it a spacious and relaxing event, we are keeping it</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #9900ff">limited to 35 guests</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">. </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Please grab your ticket now so you don&#39;t miss out on the fun!</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><strong> ]</strong><br/><br/><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/8/0" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><br/></span></h4> <div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><br/>I am delighted to invite you to our <a style="color: #1155cc" href="https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">September <span class="il">Singles</span> Mix &#39;n Match</a> event: <strong><span class="il">Singles</span> Pride Party</strong>, on <strong>Sunday, September 18</strong>, 4 - 7 pm at the gorgeous Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley. <br/></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br/>We will gather in a beautiful hall, with wooden floors and high ceilings, in the midst of a redwood garden, with enough room inside and outside to feel safe . We start with some musical ice breakers, to get you to relax into the space and start engaging. Buy drinks and snacks as needed and settle down to enjoy live music by Shazam, whose multi-faceted musical talent keeps us in rhyme &amp; rhythm &amp; intercepted by open mic performances. Time will be curved out in between for you to engage in conversations with others.</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Soon a call comes for you to put on your dancing shoes! The floor is cleared as you start dancing to a variety of club and social music that keeps you moving and shaking while catching your breath with others in the sideline. We will pause in between music sets to engage in conversations with others.</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At the end of the event submit the names of those you would like to further connections with, be it for friendship or dating. Be matched with those on your list who selected you too.</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif"><br/></span> <div> <h5 style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; color: #6f7287; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5rem; font-family: system-ui, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.5px"> </h5> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 15px"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">What: <span class="il">Singles</span> Sing &amp; Dance Mix &amp; Match Party - Live Music, Sing-alongs, Open Mic, DANCING and Matchmaking! <em><span style="color: #9900ff">Signup for Open Mic as instructed in the Eventbrite details.</span></em></span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">When: Sunday September 18, 4:00 - 7:00 pm in person</span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Where: Redwood Gardens Community Hall, <span style="color: #202124"><a style="color: #1155cc" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/2951+Derby+St,+Berkeley,+CA+94705?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705</a></span></span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px"><span style="color: #202124"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">Who: Lesbian and Queer (trans and non-binary inclusive) Womxn who are <span class="il">Single</span> and desire heartfelt connections for friendship and dating</span></span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px"><span style="color: #202124"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif">How Much: Sliding Scale of $15 - $25</span></span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px"><span style="color: #202124; font-family: arial, sans-serif">Buy Tickets at </span><a style="color: #1155cc" href="https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://sep-balsh.<wbr/>eventbrite.com</a></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px">What to wear: It would be fun if you want to queerize yourself as little or as much as you like! From rainbowy to drag and everything in between!</li> <li style="margin-left: 15px">Protocols: Scent/Alcohol Free Event, Mask is recommended but not mandatory</li> <li style="margin-left: 15px">Accessibility: The venue is ADA Compliant</li> </ul> <div>Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <a style="color: #1155cc" href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></div> </div> </div> <div> </div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:37:58 -0700 � buy tix � singles pride party � live music + open mic + DANCE � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/7 <div dir="ltr">Hello Community,<div><br/></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">I am delighted to invite you to our <a href="https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">September Singles Mix &#39;n Match</a> event: <b>Singles Pride Party</b>, on <b>Sunday, September 18</b>, 4 - 7 pm at the gorgeous Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley. To make it a spacious and relaxing event, we are keeping it <font color="#9900ff">limited to 35 guests</font>. Please grab your ticket now so you don&#39;t miss out on the fun!</font><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br/></font></div><div><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">What: Singles Pride Dance - Live Music, Singalongs, Open Mic, DANCING and Matchmaking! <i><font color="#9900ff">Signup for Open Mic as instructed in the Eventbrite details.</font></i></font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">When: Sunday September 18, 4:00 - 7:00 pm in person</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Where: Redwood Gardens Community Hall, <span style="color: rgb(32,33,36)">2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705</span></font></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32,33,36)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Who: Lesbian and Queer (trans and non-binary inclusive) Womxn who are Single and desire heartfelt connections for friendship and dating</font></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(32,33,36)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">How Much: Sliding Scale of $15 - $25</font></span></li><li><font color="#202124" face="arial, sans-serif">Buy Tickets at </font><a href="https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com</a></li><li>What to wear: It would be fun if you want to queerize yourself as little or as much as you like! From rainbowy to drag and everything in between!</li><li>Protocols: Scent/Alcohol Free Event, Mask is recommended but not mandatory</li><li>Accessibility: The venue is ADA Compliant</li></ul><div>Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/7/0" alt="Event Invitation Facebook Cover (6).png" width="542" height="305" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><br/></div><div><span style="color: rgb(32,33,36); font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px"><br/></span></div></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:58:25 -0700 Re: Last Call � 5 Tickets Left � THIS SUNDAY - Lesbian Singles Mix & Match � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/6 <div dir="ltr">Yes!<div>Save the date for 3rd Sundays.</div><div>The next one will be on September 18. A dance for Pride!</div></div><br/> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:03:58 -0700 Re: Last Call � 5 Tickets Left � THIS SUNDAY - Lesbian Singles Mix & Match � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/5 <html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type"/></head><body>Hi Roke, <div>This Sunday is crazy for me but I would love to come to the next one!<br/>Kyree<br/><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><br/></div></div> kyreeone@... (Kyree Klimist) Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:00:37 -0700 Last Call � 5 Tickets Left � THIS SUNDAY - Lesbian Singles Mix & Match � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/4 <div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_attr"><b>We have 19 spots taken.<span style="background-color: rgb(255,255,0)">Grab one of the 5 remaining spots.</span></b></div><div class="gmail_quote"><br/></div><div class="gmail_quote"><font color="#cc0000"><b>Safety Protocols:</b></font></div><div class="gmail_quote"><ul><li><b>This event is scent and alcohol free. </b></li><li><b>You must bring and wear a mask</b> indoors and outdoors (if you are 6 feet within 6 feet of someone else). The only exception is if you have a consensus amongst all you are  engaging with to take your mask off.</li><li>Do not get physically close and/or touch anyone without their permission</li><li>Bring sanitizing wipes/spray bottle.</li></ul></div>-----</div><div class="gmail_quote"><br/><div dir="ltr"><i>Hello Bay Area Lesbian/Queer Women Singles Community!</i><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><i><br/></i></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><i> Join the First In-Person <b><font color="#9900ff">Lesbian Singles Mix &amp; Match</font></b> event in Oakland. Facilitated by me, <a href="https://www.labryshealthcarecircle.com/roke-daretomanifest-about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Roke Noir</a> , a life/relationship coach and spiritual teacher. This will be my 17th speed-dating event.</i></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><i><br/></i></font></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: center"><b><span class="gmail_default"><font color="#9900ff">NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! 24 Spots Only</font></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: center"><b><span class="gmail_default">BUY TICKETS</span>:</b> <a href="https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com</a><span class="gmail_default"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><br/></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><b>WHAT:</b><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif">A new and delicious group is emerging! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout </a>(BALSH) presents &#34;Voice &#39;n Vision&#34; </font>the First In-Person <b><font color="#9900ff">Lesbian Singles Mix &amp; Match</font></b> event in Oakland<span class="gmail_default"> </span>at Cafe Lakeview, by Lake Merritt on Sunday August 21. </div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif">We have booked the whole cafe! <span class="gmail_default">Let&#39;s get together following Covid-Safety protocols. </span><span class="gmail_default">Come on over dressed in style, </span>order food<span class="gmail_default">/</span>drinks and start with ince breakers to warm up as a whole group. Then <span class="gmail_default">engage in one-on-one and small groups to play some visual and literary games facilitated playfully by Roke. </span>Keep a list of women you would like to further your connection with for romance, friendship, social activity and more. Be matched by Roke with those on your list who selected you too. Matches will be sent within 2 days from the event.</div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align: center"><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/4/0" alt="Event Invitation Facebook Cover (3).png" width="542" height="305" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><br/></div><font face="georgia, serif"><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><b>WHEN<span class="gmail_default">:</span></b> <span class="gmail_default">Sunday</span>, <span class="gmail_default">August 21</span> | <span class="gmail_default">4:00 - 7:00</span> PM</font></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b>WHERE<span class="gmail_default">:</span></b> <span class="gmail_default">Cafe LAkeview, </span><span style="color: rgb(57,54,79); letter-spacing: 0.5px">2834 Lakeshore Avenue<span class="gmail_default">, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(57,54,79); letter-spacing: 0.5px">Oakland, CA 94610</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b>HOW MUCH<span class="gmail_default">:</span></b> $<span class="gmail_default">15 - $35 sliding scale</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b>ACCESSIBILITY<span class="gmail_default">:</span> </b><span class="gmail_default">The venue is wheelchair accessible from the sidewalk. <i>The event is scent and alcohol free.</i></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b><span class="gmail_default"><font color="#9900ff">NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! </font></span></b><b><span class="gmail_default"><font color="#9900ff">BUY PASSES</font></span>:</b> <a href="https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com</a><span class="gmail_default"> (Limited to 24 spots)</span></li></ul></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default"><b><br/></b></span></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default"><b>QUESTIONS?</b> </span>Please contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <span class="gmail_default"><a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></span> if you have questions.<br/><br/>Please forward this email to your single friends.</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><br/><span class="gmail_default">For future lesbian single events by BALSH (Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout) <b>please join our listserv</b> at </span><a href="/g/ba-lesbiansingles?fbclid=IwAR2R1muxgZOb4nGbg7EHqOrSJeWi8-ar1Op_j38Gj3cVactYCjkTEn3sHAs" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline" target="_blank" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">/g/ba-lesbiansingles</a></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><i> In solidarity with love</i></b><br/></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Roke Noir / Krishnakali Chaudhuri</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Go by She/They</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">510.681.9740</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a><br/></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#9900ff">Please Share:</font></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#9900ff"><b>- </b></font>Our Listserv at <a href="/g/ba-lesbiansingles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">/g/ba-lesbiansingles</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">- Our Facebook Group at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles</a></div></div></div></div></div> </div></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:52:55 -0700 � Buy Tix � Our August Lesbian Singles Mix & Match � 24 Spots /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/3 <div dir="ltr"><i>Hello Bay Area Lesbian/Queer Women Singles Community!</i><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><i><br/></i></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><i> Join the First In-Person <b><font color="#9900ff">Lesbian Singles Mix &amp; Match</font></b> event in Oakland. Facilitated by me, <a href="https://www.labryshealthcarecircle.com/roke-daretomanifest-about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Roke Noir</a> , a life/relationship coach and spiritual teacher. This will be my 17th speed-dating event.</i></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><i><br/></i></font></div><div dir="ltr" style=""><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: center"><b><span class="gmail_default"><font color="#9900ff">NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! 24 Spots Only</font></span></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: center"><b><span class="gmail_default">BUY TICKETS</span>:</b> <a href="https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com</a><span class="gmail_default"> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><br/></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><b>WHAT:</b><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif">A new and delicious group is emerging! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout </a>(BALSH) presents &#34;Voice &#39;n Vision&#34; </font>the First In-Person <b><font color="#9900ff">Lesbian Singles Mix &amp; Match</font></b> event in Oakland<span class="gmail_default"> </span>at Cafe Lakeview, by Lake Merritt on Sunday August 21. </div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif">We have booked the whole cafe! <span class="gmail_default">Let&#39;s get together following Covid-Safety protocols. </span><span class="gmail_default">Come on over dressed in style, </span>order food<span class="gmail_default">/</span>drinks and start with ince breakers to warm up as a whole group. Then <span class="gmail_default">engage in one-on-one and small groups to play some visual and literary games facilitated playfully by Roke. </span>Keep a list of women you would like to further your connection with for romance, friendship, social activity and more. Be matched by Roke with those on your list who selected you too. Matches will be sent within 2 days from the event.</div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style=""><div dir="ltr" style=""><div style="text-align: center"><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/3/0" alt="Event Invitation Facebook Cover (3).png" width="542" height="305" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><br/></div><font face="georgia, serif"><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px"><font face="georgia, serif"><b>WHEN<span class="gmail_default">:</span></b> <span class="gmail_default">Sunday</span>, <span class="gmail_default">August 21</span> | <span class="gmail_default">4:00 - 7:00</span> PM</font></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b>WHERE<span class="gmail_default">:</span></b> <span class="gmail_default">Cafe LAkeview, </span><span style="color: rgb(57,54,79); letter-spacing: 0.5px">2834 Lakeshore Avenue<span class="gmail_default">, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(57,54,79); letter-spacing: 0.5px">Oakland, CA 94610</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b>HOW MUCH<span class="gmail_default">:</span></b> $<span class="gmail_default">15 - $35 sliding scale</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b>ACCESSIBILITY<span class="gmail_default">:</span> </b><span class="gmail_default">The venue is wheelchair accessible from the sidewalk. <i>The event is scent and alcohol free.</i></span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><b><span class="gmail_default"><font color="#9900ff">NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! </font></span></b><b><span class="gmail_default"><font color="#9900ff">BUY PASSES</font></span>:</b> <a href="https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com</a><span class="gmail_default"> (Limited to 24 spots)</span></li></ul></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default"><b><br/></b></span></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><span class="gmail_default"><b>QUESTIONS?</b> </span>Please contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or <span class="gmail_default"><a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a></span> if you have questions.<br/><br/>Please forward this email to your single friends.</font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><font face="georgia, serif"><br/><span class="gmail_default">For future lesbian single events by BALSH (Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout) <b>please join our listserv</b> at </span><a href="/g/ba-lesbiansingles?fbclid=IwAR2R1muxgZOb4nGbg7EHqOrSJeWi8-ar1Op_j38Gj3cVactYCjkTEn3sHAs" target="_blank" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline" rel="nofollow noopener">/g/ba-lesbiansingles</a></font></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><i> In solidarity with love</i></b><br/></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Roke Noir / Krishnakali Chaudhuri</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Go by She/They</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">510.681.9740</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a><br/></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b><font color="#9900ff">Please Share:</font></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#9900ff"><b>- </b></font>Our Listserv at <a href="/g/ba-lesbiansingles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">/g/ba-lesbiansingles</a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">- Our Facebook Group at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles</a></div></div></div></div></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:24:38 -0700 August 21st /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/2 How do I sign up for this event? lauren7ross@... Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:15:34 -0700 � WELCOME | Bay Area Lesbian Singles LISTSERV � /g/ba-lesbiansingles/message/1 <div dir="ltr">Hello You,<div><br/></div><div>I, Roke, am delighted to welcome you to the Bay Area Lesbian Singles Listserv. If you have friends who may gain by joining this group please send them this link: <a href="/g/ba-lesbiansingles" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">/g/ba-lesbiansingles</a></div><div>If you are active on Facebook please join us at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout</a> where only Lesbian/Queer Women events are posted..</div><div><br/></div><div><b>The intention of this group is to have a hub for all lesbian/queer women who live in the greater Bay Area to be able to find each other to connect with and engage in various ways to bring more <i><font color="#9900ff">peace, love, and joy</font></i> to their lives.</b></div><div><br/></div><div><i><b>Wait. Who is this Roke person?</b></i></div><div>If you don&#39;t know me you can find more about me <a href="https://www.labryshealthcarecircle.com/roke-daretomanifest-about" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. I also have a lot of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rokenoir/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">presence on Facebook</a>.<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>I have been running Singles Events since 2004. I took a break for 3 years and am coming back to do so in new ways. My attention on be on how to hold space for lesbian/bisexual/queer women (including those who may now identify as non-binary) to allow them to meet their needs to live well. I am not talking about just dating, but all the things we need while we live our solo lifestyle.</div><div><br/></div><div>I am starting by myself and hope to create several collaborative initiatives with other single women to offer a diverse range of playful and mindful events on a regular basis. If you have ideas and/or are interested in bringing them to fruition in collaboration with me, please reach out to me at <a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a>.</div><div><br/></div><div><b>Ok. So what is the next time we are getting together?</b></div><div><b>PLEASE SAVE THE DATE.</b></div><div>Our next gathering is on <font color="#9900ff"><b>Sunday, August 21, at <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-lakeview-oakland" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lakeview Cafe</a>, Oakland</b></font>. I have booked the whole place for our private <b><font color="#9900ff">Mix &amp; Match</font></b> event from 4 pm to 7pm PST.  I will be sending the details soon but attached is the web invite. <b>Looking forward to seeing the 22 members who have so far joined this Listserv.</b><br/></div><div><b><br/></b></div><div><b><font color="#9900ff">Please feel free to text and email me to connect and share your ideas and needs, any time.</font></b></div><div><br/></div><div><b><i> In solidarity with love</i></b><br/></div><div>Roke Noir / Krishnakali Chaudhuri</div><div>Go by She/They</div><div>510.681.9740</div><div><a href="mailto:ba.lesbiansingles@..." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ba.lesbiansingles@...</a><br/></div><div><b><font color="#9900ff">Please Share:</font></b></div><div><font color="#9900ff"><b>- </b></font>Our Listserv at <a href="/g/ba-lesbiansingles" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">/g/ba-lesbiansingles</a></div><div>- Our Facebook Group at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles</a></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="/g/ba-lesbiansingles/attachment/1/0" alt="Event Invitation Facebook Cover.png" width="542" height="305" loading="lazy" class="myimg-responsive"/><br/></div><div><br/></div></div> ba.lesbiansingles@... (BA LS) Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:56:29 -0700