• New England women's groups
• National/online women's groups
• Mixed-gender groups
• New England LGBT media
• Abbreviations

Fortunately, Time Out is not the only social/support group available to New England women. Here are links to some of the other groups and resources we know about:

Abused Lesbians - Hartford [CT]

Tel.: 860-246-9149.

Abused Lesbians - Torrington [CT]

Tel.: 203-482-7133.

Active Lesbians of the Monadnock Area [NH][VT][MA/w]

ALMA is a social group for women in southwestern NH, southeastern VT, and northwestern MA. Activities include hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking; attending plays, concerts, movies, and picnics, and (of course) potlucks. Email: almakeene@yahoo.com. Mailing address: PO Box 1845, Keene, NH 03431.

ADD/ADHD support [MA/e]

Jayn: 617-625-3384

AL ANON Lesbian/Bi/Transgendered Women's Meeting [MA/w]

Meets Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 PM. Seeley Hall, Room 314, Smith Campus, Northampton, MA 01060.Enter from parking lot off Green Street.

Amazon Slam [MA/e]

All-woman poetry slam.

Amelia's Underground Flying Society [VT][NH]

A social group for lesbian and bisexual women in the Upper Valley region of VT and NH. Email: MandyVee@Barney.org. Join email list. PO Box 746, Lebanon NH 03766. Email: aufs@quest-net.com.

Another Octave [CT]

The CT women's chorus, which was founded in the fall of 1989, has roots in the lesbian community and is open to all women.

Being in Transition [CT]

A support group for gay/lesbian women needing support with life changes. Meets Mondays 8:00pm-9:30pm in Middlebury, CT. Contact: Lila Coddington 203-598-0552.

Bisexual Ladies of Connecticut [CT]

A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide the CT-area bisexual female community with a discreet, safe and comfortable environment to meet other bisexual women for support, friendship and more. The organization is meant for mature women of all ages, races, religion and statures.

Boston Bisexual Married Women's Support Group [MA/e]

An informal support group for bisexual and questioning women who are in relationships with men. You don't have to be "married" in any sense of the word to attend. Meets at Boston Living Center, 29 Stanhope Street, 2nd floor Library, Boston, MA 02116.

Boston Bisexual Women's Network [MA/e]

A feminist, not-for-profit collective organization whose purpose is to bring women together for support and validation. It is meant to be a safe environment in which women of all sexual self-identities, class backgrounds, racial, ethnic, and religious groups, ages, abilities and disabilities are welcome. Email: biwomen@biresource.org.

Boston Dyke March [MA/e]

Join over 1,000 dykes, lesbians, bisexuals, queers, transwomen, transmen, and their allies marching for political and cultural change.

Boston Lesbian Avengers [MA/e]

A direct action, street level advocacy group. We do get involved in old-fashioned politics (like lobbying) but do most of our work at the level of Street theatre, protest, and cultural commentary. "Dykes, bi and transwomen -- and their friends -- fighting for the survival and visibility of queer women."

Boston Single Woman Travel Club [MA/e]

This is a group for single lesbians who live in the Boston area to help connect women who enjoy travel and would like to meet traveling companions.

Boston Women's Boxing Alliance [MA/e]

Contact: Tenna, 617-661-1276.

Boston Women's Martial Arts Circle [MA/e]

Open to all beginners who would like to learn karate, yang style tai chi, lian gong healing and strengthening exercises, self-defense techniques.... Open also to all experienced martial artists who would like to connect and share practice. Write to Gina at bwmac_info@yahoo.com.

Boston Women's Rainbow Chorus [MA/e]

Boston chorus for lesbians, bisexual women, and their allies.

Burlington Women's Council [VT]

The Burlington (VT) Women's Council works to improve the status of women and to bring a pro-woman perspective to public policy. The council advocates for women's health, safety and economic justice. 802-865-7200.

Butch Dyke Boy [MA/e]

An on-line resource for the Boston Queer - Transgender - Gender Queer community.

Cambridge Women’s Center [MA/e]

Tel.: 617-354-8807.

Cancer Support Groups for Lesbians [MA/e]

These groups are ongoing twice monthly at Fenway Community Health. These types of groups are not offered anywhere else in Massachusetts, perhaps nowhere else in New England! Support Group for Lesbians with Cancer and Support for Partners of Lesbians with Cancer. Both groups are free. For more information, contact Liz at 617-927-6243.

Capital City Women's Group [NH]

A Concord, NH, social, supportive group of lesbians that meet to have fun and meet other lesbians. Get together for potlucks, dances, movies, outdoor activities, etc. An informal group of women welcoming other women who want to meet other lesbians in the area and get together for some activities and discussion. Email: mandicorn@email.msn.com. Tel.: 603-529-1922.

Circle of Friends [CT]

Litchfield County area lesbian community confidential weekly discussion group, all gay women welcome. Call Cheech at 860-496-0419.

Circuit Girl [MA/e]

Circuit Girl is currently on hiatus from sponsoring events, but you can still get information about what's going from their Web site.

Coastal Woman Connection [ME]

Lesbian potluck social group meeting the second Saturday of every month beginning at 6PM -- all women invited. Richmond Grange, Alexander Reed Rd., Richmond, ME. Contact people: Donna 882-6244 dwaterman@clinic.net, Sheilah 998-5047 sbburke@megalink.net, Cynthia at (207) 737-2022 gert_beasley52@yahoo.com.

Cosmetically Correct [MA/e]

A social group for femmes, meets on the first Friday of the month at Masa, 439 Tremont Street, Boston, MA. Lipstick encouraged! Info: M.Antoinette@ididitmyway.com. Join group's email list at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cosmeticallycorrect/.

CT Lez Info Center [CT]

A Web site produced and maintained by a lesbian couple from Fairfield County, CT. There are some links for services, support, and events.

CT Lez Weight Loss Club [CT]

Online group for Connecticut-area women who are dieting.

CRONES [VT]

VT group for women over 40. 143 Rollin Irish Rd., Milton VT 05468.

Dagger [MA/e]

The Christian Right calls us "shocking and tasteless" -- see what all the hype is about and be active for a change. Brought to you by The Theater Offensive. For details: eve@thetheateroffensive.org or 617-542-4214. Dagger is open to anyone committed to our mission of presenting the views of queer women & girls.

Daughters of Bilitis [MA/e]

Cambridge, MA: 617-661-3633.

Deville's Cafe [RI]

"Where Every Night Is Ladies' Night." 150 Point Street, Providence, RI. Phone: 401-751-7166.

Disabled Lesbians of Boston [MA/e]

This group was formed for disabled (physically and/or learning) lesbians of Boston, MA as a social group, as well as for moral support, if getting out for you is hard. Note: Group leader would like to meet with each prospective member before joining group - to ward off male imposters. Join group's email list at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DLBoston/. For more info, email FemmeSweetie@aol.com.

Dyke Doctors [MA/e]

617-739-6807

Dyke Night Productions [MA/e]

"Kristen Porter, owner of Dyke Night™ Productions, founded Dyke Night to partner activism, entertainment and philanthropy. Dyke Night with your help has helped raise a bunch of money for many local causes." Site offers an e-mail list and schedule of events.

East Coast Biker Chicks [MA/e][NH][CT][VT]

An all-female motorcycle club originating in the Boston, MA-area with members from NH, CT, ME, and VT. We welcome enthusiasts to come take a ride with us and become a "Chick for Life." We are not predjudiced as to make or model of motorcycle. Members must be 21 years or older. We are a hip, fun, safe, dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiast who commit to sponsoring and benefiting the gay community. Info: 617-710-7252 or eastcoastbkrchks@aol.com.

East Coast Female-to-Male Group (ECFTMG) [MA/w]

A free peer-support group (since 1992) for all female-to-male (FTM) transgendered, cross-dressers, transsexuals, and our significant others. We are all-inclusive, safe, and nonjudgemental, respecting the right of each of us to decide our individual path, whatever that may be. We don't believe that there is any one "right way" to evolve as an FTM but that our diverse situations can be joined together in a united community. P.O. Box 60585, Florence, MA 01062. 413-584-7616.

Feel Good Sisterhood [NH]

Lesbian AA meeting. Meets Second floor of the Unitarian Church Annex. 206 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH. Meets Thursdays at 7PM.

Feminist Voices [RI]

A new, small accapella singing group (with guest instrumentalists now and then) based in RI. Our repertoire is building and limitless. Right now, we're focusing on the incredible words and harmonies of Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Femme4FemmeBoston [MA/e]

A social group for feminine bisexual women and lesbians in their 20's and 30's in the Boston, MA, area, especially those who are attracted to other feminine women. It was created to serve women who believe that traditional femininity (i.e., femme look) and bisexuality or lesbianism can co-exist. This is a group devoted to social activites and interactions. Info: f4f_boston@hotmail.com.

Fever! Dance Productions [MA/e]

For the past 5 years DJ extraordinaire Dee Greenberg has produced an average of 8 large-scale dance events per year for Boston-area women. The atmosphere is casual, friendly, low-key -- the music is fabulous -- with a great deal of variety. You will hear everything from Salsa & Swing to Hip Hop and everything in between, Blues, Disco, Funk, Motown and even some Country Music.

Fiction Writing Circle [VT]

Informal group. Meets in Burlington area to provide social support, editorial feedback, and career tips for women working on fiction and commercial creative writing projects. Email Vicky at lifelong@together.net.

Floating Dance Floor [MA/w]

"Worcester's dance place just for women." After running the dances for over 25 years, Audrey retired, but two new people are continuing the tradition. The dances are held monthly at the VFW on Ballard St.

FortyPlus Singles [MA/e][NH]

Friendly social group for women over 40, meets for monthly potluck brunches in MA and southern NH. Singles and couples welcome. Email: brunchinfo@yahoo.com.

Fried Green Tomatoes [VT]

Social group for lesbians approximate ages 40 to 50 who enjoy socializing. Meets a couple of times a month at various members’ homes or out for dinner and a movie. Emails an event calendar to members two or three times a year. No dues unless snail mail is involved. Email: StarrSue@aol.com. Tel.: 802-888-5196. Mail: PO Box 150, Elmore, VT 05657.

Fun Socials [MA/e]

New social group forming. FUN SOCIALS 40+ singles and couples. Brunches, movies, theater, bowling, cards, day trips and more. Funsocials@cs.com.

Girl Power Productions [MA/e]

Provinctown's number 1 spot for women, at the Pied Piper Bar, 193 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA.

Girlz 2 Girlz [MA/e]

A mentoring program for young girls who identify as LGBT or questioning. Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday nights from 6-8 pm for discussions about dating, parents, meeting others, school, etc., games, cooking, theater, movies and much more. For more info call Jayms Battaglia at 617-482-1078, ext.277 or jbattaglia@ptgirlscouts.org.

Granite State Dykes [NH]

An e-mail forum for events and happenings in New Hampshire, and discussions of lesbian issues.

Greater Danbury Lesbian Support Group [CT]

Tel.: 203-731-5200.

Hartford Abused Lesbians [CT]

Tel.: 860-246-9149.

Hartford Lesbian Rap [CT]

Meets Tues. evenings at the YWCA, 135 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105. 7:30 to 9 PM. Share your lives and loves with other lesbians in a confidential facilitated setting. $2 donation. The group is constantly changing. They have many knowledgeable participants... from "old dykes" to recently divorced women coming to terms with their sexuality. (Women Only). For more info call 860-646-7743 or 860-956-4426 (try both, one may be outdated).

Help for Abused Women and Children [MA/e]

HAWC provides a free support group for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women. Call HAWC at 978 -744-8552 x 33. Please leave message. In addition, a 24-hour hotline is also available 978-744-6841 for your use.

Helping Our Women [MA/e]

A resource center for women with chronic, life threatening and/or disabling illness. Serving Provincetown to Eastham (Cape Code-area of MA). Post Office Box 1376, 336 Commercial Street #9, Provincetown MA 02657. Tel: 508-487-4357. Fax: 508-487-4364. Email: info@helpingourwomen.org.

Huntington Open Women's Land (HOWL) [VT]

Tel.: 802-434-3953.

Incourage [MA/w]

Lesbian survival support fund. Incourage is a non-profit, volunteer grassroots lesbian organization. Provides money to local working class and poor lesbians for survival needs such as rent, health care, food, and transportation. Provides a safety net where none otherwise exists. PO Box 634, Hadley, MA 01035. Tel: 413-582-4086

It's About Time! [CT][RI]

A social and support group for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women living in or near northeastern Connecticut — also known as the "Quiet Corner." Let's start building a strong, healthy, supportive community for women in the Windham County, CT, area. We also welcome women from western RI, central CT or MA, and southeastern CT.

Kathys' Group, Inc. [RI][CT][MA/e]

Provides free supportive resources for lesbians and their families (whether by blood or affinity) in the Southern New England area who have been affected by cancer or another life threatening illness.

Ladybugs North [NH]

A NH lesbian social group for women and the women who love and support them. We get together for dances and have lots of fun! Come Join Us!

LAFFAN [MA/e]

Lesbians Available for Fun and Networking is a Boston-area social organization whose members coordinate a wide variety of social events -- including two dances each year, a dinner club, monthly potluck brunches, hikes, singles events, ski trips, and weekends at country inns. Members receive a weekly email calendar of events. Dues: $30 a year for singles, $45 for a household membership. For a sample copy of the email calendar, email LAFFAN_Boston2004@yahoo.com. Mailing address: P.O. Box 618, Somerville, MA 02143.

The Lakes-Mountain Connection [NH]

Socials, dances, outdoor activities. Monthly meetings, newsletter. Email: ssb521@coopresources.net. Tel: 603-744-2489, 603-536-4841. Mail: PO Box 164, Campton, NH 03223.

Lavender Ladies Motorcycle Club [NH]

Weekly rides and more. Email: lavenderladiesmc@hotmail.com.

LavenderLips.com [MA/w]

A site that lists lesbian resources and services in western MA.

Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Group [MA/w]

Tel.: 413-253-2822.

Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Incest Survivor Group [MA/w]

Tel.: 413-586-2627.

Lesbian Book Group [VT]

Meets monthly in Putney, VT, usually on the fourth Sunday of the month. Novels, memoires, poetry, and non-fiction by women authors. For more info, call Tatiana at 802-387-2781, or email her at tatianas@sover.net.

Lesbian Coming Out Group [MA/w]

For women 35+ or mid- to later life. Tel.: 413-586-2627.

Lesbian Coming Out Group for Older Women [CT]

For women 35+ or mid to later life. Call CLBT Referral Service for details at 413-586-2627.

Lesbian Expressions [CT]

Educates, advocates, and provides services for women at UCONN. At the Women's Center, 417 Whitney Road U-1 18, Storrs, CT 06269-1118. Tel.: 860-486-4738. Email: WCTADMOZ@UCONN.EDU.

Lesbian Literature Group [CT]

Meets 3rd Wed. of month at the Triangle Community Center of Norwalk, CT. at 7:30. Each month group discusses a previously chosen novel and most of the them are either written by Lesbians or have Lesbian content. They range from fiction, biographies to mysteries and romance. The group has also been known to have discussions about current events and share their own personal poetry and writings. A very fun and outgoing group and always open to ideas or book suggestions. All are welcome to come down even if you have not finished or read the book. Join us! For more information please contact Marlene Leja at ml3017@hotmail.com or call 203-218-8095.

Lesbian Peer Support/Discussion Group [MA/w]

Tel.: 413-586-2627.

Lesbian Position [CT]

Monthly newsletter by and for lesbians. Free sample discreetly mailed. Address: P.O. Box 9205, New Haven, Connecticut.

Lesbian Rap/Cambridge [MA/e]

All ages and races welcome. Where: The Women's Center, 46 Pleasant St., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139. Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm, every Wednesday night. Contact: Sharon Gucciardo, tel.: 781-322-2130 and e-mail: sgucciardo@verizon.net. Or call the Women's Center, 617-354-6394, for more information.

Lesbian Rap/Hartford [CT]

Tel.: 860-525-1163 x204

Lesbian Rap/New London [CT]

Tel.: 860-447-0366.

Lesbian Sex Mafia [CT][NY]

LSM is a support and information group for lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual and transexual women interested in fantasy and role playing, bondage, discipline, S/M, fetishes, costumes, alternate gender identities, and uninhibited sexual expression in a safe, sane, consensual, and confidential way. We are located in NYC, with a membership primarily in the tri-state area of NJ/NY/CT. However we also have members from along the East Coast and across the country and even Europe!

Lesbians Available for Fun and Networking [MA/e]

LAFFAN is a Boston-area social organization whose members coordinate a wide variety of social events -- including two dances each year, a dinner club, monthly potluck brunches, hikes, singles events, ski trips, and weekends at country inns. Members receive a weekly email calendar of events. Dues: $30 a year for singles, $45 for a household membership. For a sample copy of the email calendar, email LAFFAN_Boston2004@yahoo.com. Mailing address: P.O. Box 618, Somerville, MA 02143.

Lesbians Born Abroad [MA/e]

A social group designed to create a community for lesbians from around the world. This group meets monthly, usually on Sundays, at members' houses for pot luck brunches and socializing. At times, LBA members organize outings to cultural events of interest to the membership. Existing members represent a wide range of ages, interests, and countries of origin. You must have an email address for direct access to information regarding the group. We represent and respect the diversity of the worldwide lesbian community. Contact: izzybarros@hotmail.com.

Lesbians Loving Literature [CT]

A book group that meets monthly in the Central CT area. It's open to lesbians and gay-friendly women; the books are primarily but not exclusively written by women authors and/or are about LGBT topics.

L.O.C.K.S. (Lesbians Of Color in Kinship) [CT]

For time and location call: 860-683-8951. Meets every third Friday of the month.

The List: Boston's Queer Agenda [MA/e]

With over 2000 subscribers, the List, formerly known as Hannah's List, is a free weekly email calendar of events and bi-weekly classifieds for the Boston region. The List creates cultural activism with a particular eye towards lesbian, bisexual, transgender, alternative, women's, and progressive communities, including our gay male and straight allies.

Manchester Lesbian Support Group [CT]

Meets first Tues. of every month, at 7 PM in Manchester, CT, at Angels Depot Resource Center. Phone 860-646-3399 or e-mail AngelsUs@aol.com.

Mass Lesbians Meeting [MA/e]

MLM is open to female-born women who are exclusively lesbian in orientation. Members are from all walks of life, from all ages, and all stages of "outness." Both singles and couples are welcome. We have monthly dinners. Other events have included hiking trips, coffee gatherings, book club, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing, and parties. Most members come from either the Boston area or the MA north shore area.

Meow Boston [MA/e]

This is an exclusive social group for feminine (that is, straight-looking) bisexual women and lesbians in the Boston area. We know the difficulty in finding a good forum for femmes in our community - here it is!

Metrowest Rainbow Women [MA/e]

A group for lesbians age 21 and over who live in Framingham, Ashland, Natick, and surrending towns. We welcome singles and couples. Meetings are scheduled for at least once per month. Email: MetroRainbow@netscape.net.

Middletown Lesbian Rap [CT]

Tel.: 860-347-6971.

MOB New England [MA/e][VT]

The MOB is a social and play group for women interested in woman to woman BDSM and/or kink sexuality. We sponsor play parties and educational demonstrations, and get together to chat, hang out, have meals, shop, and otherwise socialize, have fun, and build a sense of community. We claim as positive forces in our lives our many and varied interests in kink, bondage, domination and submission, sadomasochism, leather, and perversion, and seek to be a resource for other women to do the same. Contact: Snail mail: Post Office Box 391927, Cambridge, MA 02139. E-mail: info @ mobnewengland.org. Tel.: 800-699-2466 (at prompts, enter #, then 508·856·2047).

Monthly Sunday Brunch for Women [CT]

For information contact brunchsunday@yahoo.com or call 860-828-7536 or 203-757-5330.

Motorcycle Mavens [MA/w]

New group forming to ride the back roads of central and metro west MA. Looking for women to help with trip planning, organizing or just getting out to ride. Email: shadowriderlmk@yahoo.com.

Mrs. Lesbian [MA/e]

A group for women who are questioning or confronting their sexuality after having been in a heterosexual marriage. Married, separated, divorced, with or without children, this group is being formed as a safe outlet for women who believe they are gay to meet, share and connect.

Neponset Valley Lesbians [MA/e]

A social & support group whose main focus is to eliminate isolation among lesbians in the Neponset Valley area & beyond. "Building a community, one friend at a time."

The Network La Red [MA/e]

This addresses battering in lesbian, bisexual women's, and transgender communities. Mail: PO Box 6011, Boston, MA 02114. Hotline: 617-423-SAFE. Tel.: 617-695-0877. Fax: 423-5651. Email: info@thenetworklared.org

Newburyport Women's Group [MA/e]

Twelve-step group teets at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church at 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA on Thursdays at 7:30 PM. Call first to confirm: 978-352-8950.

New Hampshire Girlfriends [NH][MA/e][ME]

To create a positive, empowering environment for NH, northeastern MA and southern ME bisexual females to get together and bond. It is also a goal to help BI-curious women find their passions and explore their souls... sometimes just having a friend to talk to can help one feel more at ease and not alone in their lifestyle. Email: gypsyroses@earthlink.net.

New Hampshire Lesbians [NH]

List for lesbian and bisexual residents of NH. About coming out stories, parenting, healthcare for lesbians, artificial insemination, and of course, anything of importance in our lives. NOT a sex chat and no flaming.

New Hampshire Lesbian Zone [NH]

NHLZ is the only e-list for all queer women who live in and around the state of NH, USA.

New Hampshire/Vermont Women's Calendar [NH][VT]

A calendar that serves the lesbian and bisexual women's community of NH and VT.

Northeast Boyz & SOFFAs (The American Boyz) [MA/w]

An Atlantic region support & social group for people who were born female but who feel that is not a complete or accurate assessment of who they are. 936-A Bridge Rd., Northampton, MA 01060. 413-585-9759. Email: NEastBoyz@aol.com.

Northeastern CT Women [CT][RI]

It's About Time! A social and support group for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women living in or near northeastern Connecticut — also known as the "Quiet Corner." Let's start building a strong, healthy, supportive community for women in the Windham County, CT, area. We also welcome women from western RI, central CT or MA, and southeastern CT.

North Shore Lesbian Coming Out Group [MA/e]

Tel.: 978-927-4506.

Older Lesbian Energy [MA/e]

OLE is a MA-based group for women over forty who enjoy socializing for such events as museum trips, beach walks, movies, poker games, and the semi-annual OLE Weekend at the Provincetown Inn. If interested in joining, please contact OLE at oleboston@myway.com or call Carol at 781-275-7701. Mailing address: P.O. Box 118, Bedford, MA.

Older Lesbians Support Group/Danbury [CT]

Tel.: 203-731-5200.

Out and About [NH]

A Portsmouth, NH, support, social and educational group for lesbians and all women over the age of 18.

Provincetown for Women.com [MA/e]

There are so many great women, organizations and web sites that support and inform women nationally, internationally, and here in Provincetown, MA. We want to spread the word about all them and share their information with you. Get to know the women, organizations and web sites we love and appreciate -- we think you will, too!

Putney Lesbian Book Group [VT]

Discussion group for lesbians; reading books by women authors. They read an eclectic array of books: novels, memoirs, essays, poetry, various nonfiction. They are open to all women who identify as lesbians (self-defined) and welcome new members at any time. Meets in Putney, VT. Dates vary so check ahead. Email: tatianas@sover.net. Tel.: 802-387-2781.

Quabbin Lesbian & Goddess Forum [MA/w]

QLGF (pronounced qual-gif) is a central MA group for gay women that offers social events, classes, and discussions on many topics.

Rainbow Cafe [MA/e]

This group is for activist, academic, intellectual or artistic dykes to meet bi-weekly for coffee/drinks in gay-owned or gay-friendly establishments in and around Boston. In addition, there are monthly outings to points of interest to the group (e.g., cultural events, films, dancing, etc).

Rainbow Riders [MA/e]

A group of fun loving motorcycling babes. If you have a bike and would like to join please contact us for more information.

Rainbow Couples NH [NH]

An email list for NH lesbian couples. Email: rainbowcouplesnh-owner@yahoogroups.com.

Rhode Island Lesbian Social Club [RI]

Social gatherings for women. Email: heylari@yahoo.com. Tel.:401-272-2962.

Rhode Island Women's Association [RI]

Lesbian social group; age 21+; dances & events. Contact: Dorothy 401-467-0013.

R.U.12?s Womynetplay [VT]

Womynetplay was created to explore networking and social opportunities for VT queer womyn. Meets every other Sunday from 4-7 pm at R.U.12? Community Center, during the Women's Social to plan events, discuss upcoming events, or just hang out and socialize. For a calendar or listing of events call Deb at: 802-865-5080 or 802-860-ru12.

Safe Passage [MA/w]

Confidential services for battered women, including lesbians in abusive relationships. HOTLINE: 413-586-5066. 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk. Tel: 413-586-1125. Address: 123 Hawley St., Northampton MA 01060.

SanctuaryMJ [MA/w]

A social and support group for lesbians in the Central Mass area. Temporarily we will be meeting at the food court in the Mall at Whitney Field in Leominster until we find a permanent home. E-mail: SanctuaryMJ@yahoogroups.com.

Seacoast Sapphos Lesbians [NH][ME]

Seacoast NH and southern ME group. E-mail: sapphos@maine.rr.com.

Sephardia Link

New England Sephardic lesbian networking home page: This site is intended to provide a forum for networking for New England lesbians, preferably with a Sephardic bent, and to be friendly toward bi-sexual women, as well. Lesbian or bi-sexual (self-identified) women who are either Sephardic or interested in Sephardic Judaism, Jewish or considering converting to Judasim (again, self-identified is fine), are invited to send email to be posted on the web site to: catalan_athens@yahoo.com.

Sex, Lies, & Language [VT]

Women's writing Group focussing on topics of sexuality, sensuality, and the erotic. No writing experience necessary. Putney, VT. Tel.: 802-387-5452.

Shelix [MA/w]

Women's S/M group in western MA. Address: P.O. Box 416, Northampton, MA 01060-0416.

Sistahs Helping Sistahs: 860-527-0147 [CT]

Lesbian-friendly support group for women of color, 10 am, Urban League, 1229 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT.

SisterSpace [ME]

A lesbian social group in southern Maine that meets the last Saturday of the month, 5 pm to 8 pm, at the Williston-West Church, Portland, ME. For info call Karyn, 207-892-3135 or Pat Touchette, 207-336-2520, or email hscents@exploremaine.com or sisterspace@yahoo.com.

SLAPHAP's [CT]

Senior Lesbians at Play Happily -- contact Kathy, katslew@aol.com (203) 929-8113 or Barbara, barjenshe@aol.com (203) 372-7851. CT-area group.

SOLO [ME]

Single Older Lesbians Organization (SOLO) is a purely social organization open to unattached lesbians who are comfortable hanging around with other women in the 40+ age bracket. (This does not mean you must be over forty.) Dues are $12 per year and $2 per meeting. Contact Janet at footloos@gwi.net or at P.O. Box 112, Alna, ME 04535.

Southeastern Lesbian Association (SELA) [MA/e][RI]

Coffee Night, every Wednesday, 7-9PM, Uncle Jon's Coffee, 439 State Rd., Dartmouth, MA or email Imarie0331@aol.com.

Stephanie's Living Room [CT]

Social events for women at the Ramada Inn, Stratford, CT. Tel.: 203-377-2119. E-mail: sphilips@stephanieslr.com.

The Sunshine Club [MA/w]

A transgender education and support organization founded in the Connecticut River Valley area of MA.

Time Out [MA/w]

An e-mail list for adult women in the central Massachusetts area who are interested in making connections and friendships. This group no longer has regularly twice-monthly meetings. It now exists only as an e-mail list and as an informational web site.

Torrington/Abused Lesbians [CT]

Tel.: 203-482-7133.

Towanda! Outdoor Women's Adventure Group [NH][VT][ME][NY]

A women's outdoor group that hikes, kayaks, bikes, skis, canoes, sails, etc., throughout the Northern Adirondacks and the Green and White Mountains. Both one-day and weekend adventures coordinated via email and phone. Email list. Email: towanda@together.net.

Transgender Radical Action, Networking, & Support [VT]

Mail: Burlington VT 05402. Tel.: 802-472-8115. Email: transvt2@aol.com.

Voices Rising [MA/e]

Boston's newest women's chorus. PO Box 3386, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Tel.: 617-524-9309. Email: info@voicesrising.org.

W2W Datebook [MA/w]

Women-to-Women Datebook is a site where you can find information about the lesbian community in western MA and surrounding areas.

Western Massachusetts Feminine Lesbians [MA/w]

Description: "This group is for lesbians tired of a so called 'community' that only values the bar scene, women who look more like men than women, s/m idiocy, and personal ad places that just want your money. This group is for everyday feminine lesbians out there who would like to form substantive friendships. This is not a Femme group either -- no lipstick lesbians looking for their butches, PLEASE! By 'feminine,' i just mean women who still look like a woman, even when they change their own motor oil! I don't want to offend anyone -- I just want to be clear about the group as a place for lesbians not fitting any stereotypes (self- or societally imposed).The group is based in western Massachusetts, but anyone is welcome from the area...." E-mail: westmassfemininelesbians-owner@yahoogroups.com. To subscribe, send a message to: westmassfemininelesbians-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

West Of Boston Lesbians (Wobbles) [MA/e]

Contact: 508-478-0242 or 508-386-7737 Mailing address: P.O. Box 292, Marlborough, MA 01752.

Whoosh!

Down Hill and X-Country Ski group for lesbians. Email: BSteisel@aol.com.

Who What When and Aware [CT][NY]

Where lesbians connect for fun and friends in New York and southern New England.

Wild Women Sports [MA/w]

Fifteen-year-old lesbian organization with social activities and a quarterly calendar. Hikes, Potlucks, Holiday celebrations. Mail: PO Box 3244, Pittsfield, MA 01202.

Winthrop "Out" on the Beach [MA/e]

A Winthrop, MA, lesbian social group. Email: Stache3@yahoo.com.

Women After Hours [CT]

A monthly dance/social event for women only, held at The Holiday Inn, 360 Roberts Street, East Hartford, CT.

Women in Transition Group [CT]

Susan Cohen, M.S.W.: 203-429-0326.

Women Meeting Women [NH][MA/e]

WMW provides social, sports, educational, support, networking and informational opportunities for lesbians in the southern NH and northern MA areas.

Women of the Woods (WOW) [VT]

Ten-year-old lesbian social organization in central VT. Parties, outdoor activities, day tripping, movies and other social activities. Quarterly planning meetings at which the events for the next few months are planned. Plan to attend. Email: leapnmom@aol.com. Tel.: 802-229-0109. Mail: 101 Harris Hill, Worcester, VT 05682.

Women Outdoors [CT][ME][MA/w][RI]

Women Outdoors is a national organization that welcomes all women and offers activities for all levels of experience and ambition.

Women Out with Women (WOwW) [MA/e]

A social organization for women-oriented women in the greater Boston area. We are lesbians, bi women and trans women. Contact: Rachel: 508-650-1988. (Group was formerly known as Boston Quality Women (BQW).)

Women Over 40 & Friends [CT]

Contact: Judy Melo 860-871-8926. 1 Abbott Rd. #89, Ellington, CT 06029.

Women's AA [NH]

Meets Thursdays at 6:30 PM at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Hanover, NH.

The Women’s Building [NY]

The women’s community center of the Capital Region, providing space for women’s work, programming benefitting women and girls and referral services to the community for over 20 years. Holds regular social events and gatherings. Located at 79 Central Ave., Albany, NY. Tel.: (518) 462-2871.

Women’s Cancer Support Group [CT]

MCC Chapel, 1841 Broad St., Hartford, CT. For info call Cheryl or Bea 860-278-4163. Mondays 7-8pm. Sponsored by Hartford GL Health Collective.

Women's Center of Greater Danbury [CT]

Provides support groups, individual counseling and activities to the lesbian community. All services free and confidential. Tel.: 203-731-5206. Hotline: 203-731-5200. Address: 2 West Street Danbury, CT 06810

Women's Center of Southeastern Connecticut [CT]

Located at 16 Jay St., New London, CT 06320. Tel.: 860-442-4357.

Women’s Faith in Action HIV+ Women of Color Group [CT]

Mecca Center, 2550 Main St., Hartford, CT. Info: Dawn McKinley 860-527-0147 x115.

Women Singing Out [NH]

A lesbian-based chorus in Portsmouth, NH, that welcomes all women, regardless of race, religion, age, or orientation. More info: E-Mail: WeSing@WomenSingingOut.org. Phone contact: 207-636-3550. Mailing address: Women Singing OUT!, P. O. Box 1553, Portsmouth, NH 03802.

Womynetplay [VT]

Community of queer womyn meets every other Sunday during the women's social group at RU12? to plan upcoming events, hang out and socialize. Activities have included attending UVM Women's Basketball games, ice skating, snow boarding, bowling, discussion groups, dinners, First Friday Womyn's dance, and RU12? sponsored events such as Gayme Night, Book Club, Movie Night, the Coffeehouse and the Women's Social. For more info, call: 860-RU12, Deb at 865-5080 or Jennifer at 864-4654.

Womyn's Social Group [CT]

Meets the first Friday of the month at 7:30 PM at the Triangle Community Center of Norwalk, CT. Open to single women and couples 25+. The group is fluid and open to activity suggestions, e.g. game nights, potlucks, movies, etc. Contact Margaret O'Connell: MOConnell@aol.com.

Wonder Women Boston [MA/e]

A group for lesbian and bi women in their 20-30s. This group is not about dating — but is a social group that plans and attends gatherings (like concerts, club outings, and volunteering, etc.). We welcome ALL women, regardless of what you wear or how you look! This is a group about feeling comfortable and having fun. We meet the second Friday of each month.

Worcester Women’s Group [MA/e][MA/w]

Are you interesting in meeting women in a social setting? The group includes discussions, outings (bowling, bike rides, potlucks, movies, pool and much more). The group is sponsored by APW’s GLBT Department. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided. The group meets on Wednesday, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at Vibes, 116 Water St., Worcester, MA. Contact: Christina Lombardo, tel.: 508-755-3773. Email: Lombardo@aidsprojectworcester.org.

WOWW [NH]

Dances, parties, trips, support groups. Serves the Rochester/Dover New Hampshire area. Tel.: 603-881-4268

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