Hello, Holiday season is here. And for many of us it feels lonely this time of the year. Why not connect with others in the same boat, and be matched to further your connections for friendship or dating? You are cordially invited to the Singles Holiday Affair for "Merry Matching" in-person on Sunday December 4 in Berkeley. This time we are welcoming Lesbians/Queer Women (including those who now identify as non-binary) who are 45+. We will be meeting in person at the Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley. Note that you must purchase tickets ahead of time - no tickets at the door. 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's make it a special evening! What: Singles Holiday Affair "Merry Matching" When: 4 - 7 pm, Sunday December 4 Where: Redwood Gardens Community Hall, 2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Event Details/Buy Advance Ticket: Sliding Scale $25-$35 at https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@...

Hello, Holiday season is here. And for many of us it feels lonely this time of the year. Why not connect with others in the same boat and plan for holiday activities while getting to know each other for friendship or dating? You are cordially invited to the Singles Holiday Affair for "Merry Matching" in-person on Sunday December 4. This time we are welcoming those who are 45+. We will be meeting in person at the Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley. Note that you must purchase tickets ahead of time - no tickets at the door. 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's make it a special evening! What: Singles Holiday Affair "Merry Matching" When: 4 - 7 pm, Sunday December 4 Where: Redwood Gardens Community Hall, 2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Event Details/Buy Advance Ticket: Sliding Scale $25-$35 at https://singles-merry-matching.eventbrite.com Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@...

For Singles in the Lesbian / Queer Women Community Singles Matchmaking Social ★ DANCE 2 DATE ★ 4 - 7 pm, Sunday, October 16 Community Hall of Redwood Gardens, Berkeley Buy Tix: https://singles1016.eventbrite.com/ Scent/Alcohol Free | ADA Compliant Venue Masks recommended but optional Let'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. 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. 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. Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@...

Hello Community, [ To make it a spacious and relaxing event, we are keeping it limited to 35 guests. Please grab your ticket now so you don't miss out on the fun! ] I am delighted to invite you to our September Singles Mix 'n Match event: Singles Pride Party, on Sunday, September 18, 4 - 7 pm at the gorgeous Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley. 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 & rhythm & intercepted by open mic performances. Time will be curved out in between for you to engage in conversations with others. 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. 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. What: Singles Sing & Dance Mix & Match Party - Live Music, Sing-alongs, Open Mic, DANCING and Matchmaking! Signup for Open Mic as instructed in the Eventbrite details. When: Sunday September 18, 4:00 - 7:00 pm in person Where: Redwood Gardens Community Hall, 2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Who: Lesbian and Queer (trans and non-binary inclusive) Womxn who are Single and desire heartfelt connections for friendship and dating How Much: Sliding Scale of $15 - $25 Buy Tickets at https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com 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! Protocols: Scent/Alcohol Free Event, Mask is recommended but not mandatory Accessibility: The venue is ADA Compliant Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@...

Hello Community, I am delighted to invite you to our September Singles Mix 'n Match event: Singles Pride Party, on Sunday, September 18, 4 - 7 pm at the gorgeous Redwood Gardens Community Hall in Berkeley. To make it a spacious and relaxing event, we are keeping it limited to 35 guests. Please grab your ticket now so you don't miss out on the fun! What: Singles Pride Dance - Live Music, Singalongs, Open Mic, DANCING and Matchmaking! Signup for Open Mic as instructed in the Eventbrite details. When: Sunday September 18, 4:00 - 7:00 pm in person Where: Redwood Gardens Community Hall, 2951 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Who: Lesbian and Queer (trans and non-binary inclusive) Womxn who are Single and desire heartfelt connections for friendship and dating How Much: Sliding Scale of $15 - $25 Buy Tickets at https://sep-balsh.eventbrite.com 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! Protocols: Scent/Alcohol Free Event, Mask is recommended but not mandatory Accessibility: The venue is ADA Compliant Questions? Contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@...

We have 19 spots taken.Grab one of the 5 remaining spots. Safety Protocols: This event is scent and alcohol free. You must bring and wear a mask 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. Do not get physically close and/or touch anyone without their permission Bring sanitizing wipes/spray bottle.----- Hello Bay Area Lesbian/Queer Women Singles Community! Join the First In-Person Lesbian Singles Mix & Match event in Oakland. Facilitated by me, Roke Noir , a life/relationship coach and spiritual teacher. This will be my 17th speed-dating event. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! 24 Spots Only BUY TICKETS: https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com WHAT: A new and delicious group is emerging! Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout (BALSH) presents "Voice 'n Vision" the First In-Person Lesbian Singles Mix & Match event in Oakland at Cafe Lakeview, by Lake Merritt on Sunday August 21. We have booked the whole cafe! Let's get together following Covid-Safety protocols. Come on over dressed in style, order food/drinks and start with ince breakers to warm up as a whole group. Then engage in one-on-one and small groups to play some visual and literary games facilitated playfully by Roke. 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. WHEN: Sunday, August 21 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM WHERE: Cafe LAkeview, 2834 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 HOW MUCH: $15 - $35 sliding scale ACCESSIBILITY: The venue is wheelchair accessible from the sidewalk. The event is scent and alcohol free. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! BUY PASSES: https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com (Limited to 24 spots) QUESTIONS? Please contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@... if you have questions. Please forward this email to your single friends. For future lesbian single events by BALSH (Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout) please join our listserv at https://groups.io/g/ba-lesbiansingles In solidarity with love Roke Noir / Krishnakali Chaudhuri Go by She/They 510.681.9740 ba.lesbiansingles@... Please Share: - Our Listserv at https://groups.io/g/ba-lesbiansingles - Our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles

Hello Bay Area Lesbian/Queer Women Singles Community! Join the First In-Person Lesbian Singles Mix & Match event in Oakland. Facilitated by me, Roke Noir , a life/relationship coach and spiritual teacher. This will be my 17th speed-dating event. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! 24 Spots Only BUY TICKETS: https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com WHAT: A new and delicious group is emerging! Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout (BALSH) presents "Voice 'n Vision" the First In-Person Lesbian Singles Mix & Match event in Oakland at Cafe Lakeview, by Lake Merritt on Sunday August 21. We have booked the whole cafe! Let's get together following Covid-Safety protocols. Come on over dressed in style, order food/drinks and start with ince breakers to warm up as a whole group. Then engage in one-on-one and small groups to play some visual and literary games facilitated playfully by Roke. 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. WHEN: Sunday, August 21 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM WHERE: Cafe LAkeview, 2834 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 HOW MUCH: $15 - $35 sliding scale ACCESSIBILITY: The venue is wheelchair accessible from the sidewalk. The event is scent and alcohol free. NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR! BUY PASSES: https://lesbian-singles-august.eventbrite.com (Limited to 24 spots) QUESTIONS? Please contact Roke at 510.681.9740 or ba.lesbiansingles@... if you have questions. Please forward this email to your single friends. For future lesbian single events by BALSH (Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout) please join our listserv at https://groups.io/g/ba-lesbiansingles In solidarity with love Roke Noir / Krishnakali Chaudhuri Go by She/They 510.681.9740 ba.lesbiansingles@... Please Share: - Our Listserv at https://groups.io/g/ba-lesbiansingles - Our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles

Hello You, 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: https://groups.io/g/ba-lesbiansingles If you are active on Facebook please join us at Bay Area Lesbian Singles Hangout where only Lesbian/Queer Women events are posted.. 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 peace, love, and joy to their lives. Wait. Who is this Roke person? If you don't know me you can find more about me here. I also have a lot of presence on Facebook. 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. 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 ba.lesbiansingles@.... Ok. So what is the next time we are getting together? PLEASE SAVE THE DATE. Our next gathering is on Sunday, August 21, at Lakeview Cafe, Oakland. I have booked the whole place for our private Mix & Match event from 4 pm to 7pm PST. I will be sending the details soon but attached is the web invite. Looking forward to seeing the 22 members who have so far joined this Listserv. Please feel free to text and email me to connect and share your ideas and needs, any time. In solidarity with love Roke Noir / Krishnakali Chaudhuri Go by She/They 510.681.9740 ba.lesbiansingles@... Please Share: - Our Listserv at https://groups.io/g/ba-lesbiansingles - Our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarealesbiansingles