Central & Western Massachusetts Queers

[femmedyke]

Hiya.

Pisceanstar and I are recent transplants to the outskirts of Pioneer Valley. We were both previous New England gals but never inhabiting this part of the region. Either way, we are over-the-moon to be home. I understand we have a fairly good group of butch-femme family in the area and I thought maybe we could plan a get together? Maybe not this year but the beginning of next? There are a few of you I know I'll be meeting before then but thought I'd throw this out there as well. I feel so blessed to be back in a state that I love, with the lady I adore and so many amazing folks close by. Let me know what you think... And while this thread is now open, it can be a great place for us to check in and just say hello.

Most fondly,
Amanda
(New Salem, Ma)

Post script: though titled central and western Mass, all local (ish) folks are welcome!!

[Chancie]

Welcome to life behind the tofu curtain! ;-)

[Sparkle]

So happy you're both back!

I'm happy to help organize something; probably in the new year though as its all down hill to the holidays from here (and end of year deadlines at work, for me).

Or perhaps a more informal pre-holiday get together? A little shopping and some food/drinks in Noho?

[CXanderRun]

Here I was thinking to myself, "OH! This could be fun have a good reason to go explore more of Mass! :eyebat: " and then I look at where New Salem is and see that it's less than an hour from where I am..

But I would love to meet more people!


:byebye:

[Heavenleahangel]

Here I was thinking to myself, "OH! This could be fun have a good reason to go explore more of Mass! :eyebat: " and then I look at where New Salem is and see that it's less than an hour from where I am..

But I would love to meet more people!


:byebye:

Hey, Xander; I am in Upstate NY just above Albany and not far from Mass. Where in Mass? I could introduce you to some of my peeps....

[CXanderRun]

Hey,

My location is around the Hadley/Sunderland area, Heavenleah. I'm always up for meeting people.

[cinnamongrrl]

Hiya.

Pisceanstar and I are recent transplants to the outskirts of Pioneer Valley. We were both previous New England gals but never inhabiting this part of the region. Either way, we are over-the-moon to be home. I understand we have a fairly good group of butch-femme family in the area and I thought maybe we could plan a get together? Maybe not this year but the beginning of next? There are a few of you I know I'll be meeting before then but thought I'd throw this out there as well. I feel so blessed to be back in a state that I love, with the lady I adore and so many amazing folks close by. Let me know what you think... And while this thread is now open, it can be a great place for us to check in and just say hello.

Most fondly,
Amanda
(New Salem, Ma)

Post script: though titled central and western Mass, all local (ish) folks are welcome!!

OH wow! I love New Salem! Great Quabbin hiking up that way....the old town center is so picture perfect.... I bring people through there as we're passing by just for them to see it..... :) We are in Warren Ma btw. Which is near Ware for those who never heard of it...lol I work in Amherst so I'm all over the place.... :)
Welcome neighbors! :)

[Teddybear]

Hiya.

Pisceanstar and I are recent transplants to the outskirts of Pioneer Valley. We were both previous New England gals but never inhabiting this part of the region. Either way, we are over-the-moon to be home. I understand we have a fairly good group of butch-femme family in the area and I thought maybe we could plan a get together? Maybe not this year but the beginning of next? There are a few of you I know I'll be meeting before then but thought I'd throw this out there as well. I feel so blessed to be back in a state that I love, with the lady I adore and so many amazing folks close by. Let me know what you think... And while this thread is now open, it can be a great place for us to check in and just say hello.

Most fondly,
Amanda
(New Salem, Ma)

Post script: though titled central and western Mass, all local (ish) folks are welcome!!

femmedyke and piscanstar

i met yall years ago via gb and leailudallas and of course scuba

im back in the area also living with the beautiful cinnomangrrl563 knowing we are going to be moving back south shortly i would love for a get together sooner rather then later


im all for sometime tween tday and chrismas

welcome back to the area

[Teddybear]

OH wow! I love New Salem! Great Quabbin hiking up that way....the old town center is so picture perfect.... I bring people through there as we're passing by just for them to see it..... :) We are in Warren Ma btw. Which is near Ware for those who never heard of it...lol I work in Amherst so I'm all over the place.... :)
Welcome neighbors! :)


baby

we live in west warren which is CLOSER to ware then warren lol

[cinnamongrrl]

baby

we live in west warren which is CLOSER to ware then warren lol

Tis true...and West Warren is actually considered a VILLAGE...not a town. Good luck finding it on some GPSs!!!

[butchboi1999]

Hi all!

I finally decided to post to the forum. I too am from the area (Shutesbury). My partner and I would love to know all the goings on in the valley. Anybody been the Rocket Queer at the Voo in Turners?

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OO, I want to go, but I am not that localish .. but... Stranger things have happened...

[butchboi1999]

OO, I want to go, but I am not that localish .. but... Stranger things have happened...

I do believe that Rocket Queer is this weekend and there is also the Naughty or Nice Tea party in Northampton!

[cinnamongrrl]

I dont know how I live here and don't know about the goings on in our community!!

:blink:

[Sparkle]

I love Rockit Queer!

It's such a fun night out dancing and the Voo is really laid back and has a nice energy. I've not been since they changed up the DJs; in fact it's been *forever* since I've gone because Turners is just far enough away to make it a bit of a hike for me. Not a bad drive if you're that side of the river though.

Is the tea party at the Hotel Northampton?


/clearly way out of the loop.

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I do believe that Rocket Queer is this weekend and there is also the Naughty or Nice Tea party in Northampton!

Naughty or Nice you say ... Has possibilities ;)

[butchboi1999]

Okay guys and dolls here is what I found about it on Facebook


Sunday

3:00pm until 7:00pm



Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Northampton,MA.

Join us as we dance the afternoon away at our Annual Naughty or Nice Afternoon Tea Dance. You won't be disappointed!

Note the time!!! It's a 3 PM start! FREE PARKING. Note the venue....and then come on down!

Cash bar. Munchies. Music and Fun! $10/$5 students (18+)

Will you wear your Naughty outfit? Or Nice? We'd LOVE to see what you've got in mind!

Music by DJ Rockin' Reenie...she's got her finger on the pulse of the music you love to dance to! WOW!

A fundraiser for the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.

[butchboi1999]

http://www.meetup.com/Amherst-Queer-and-Trans-Community/

[cinnamongrrl]

http://www.meetup.com/Amherst-Queer-and-Trans-Community/

Thank you for this! I joined! :)

[Chancie]

Pete and I have been to Rocket Queer a few times, though not for a while. It is really fun, and it does get crowded.

You do have to walk through a dense fog of smoke to get in and it's a late night event.

We can't go this weekend, but I am sure we'd be interested another time.

[Chancie]

Okay guys and dolls here is what I found about it on Facebook

Sunday

3:00pm until 7:00pm

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Northampton,MA.

Join us as we dance the afternoon away at our Annual Naughty or Nice Afternoon Tea Dance. You won't be disappointed!

Note the time!!! It's a 3 PM start! FREE PARKING. Note the venue....and then come on down!

Cash bar. Munchies. Music and Fun! $10/$5 students (18+)

Will you wear your Naughty outfit? Or Nice? We'd LOVE to see what you've got in mind!

Music by DJ Rockin' Reenie...she's got her finger on the pulse of the music you love to dance to! WOW!

A fundraiser for the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.

At the risk of being a pain in the ass, and I absolutely acknowledge that I may be completely wrong, but I don't have a good feeling about the LGBT Coalition. The website is very polished with tons of pictures of very well groomed women and men, none of whom are local, and I can't find any evidence that any of the money from the dances and other events supports any programming for young people.

Like I said, I don't know for sure, and I kind of hope I am wrong.

[butchboi1999]

Thank you for this! I joined! :)

Yeah, that is so awesome. Will be chatting up the meetup soon, perhaps even a facebook page.

[butchboi1999]

At the risk of being a pain in the ass, and I absolutely acknowledge that I may be completely wrong, but I don't have a good feeling about the LGBT Coalition. The website is very polished with tons of pictures of very well groomed women and men, none of whom are local, and I can't find any evidence that any of the money from the dances and other events supports any programming for young people.

Like I said, I don't know for sure, and I kind of hope I am wrong.

I haven't been on their website in a long time. I know that I volunteered for them about three years ago when they did a Mardi Gras theme party. From what I was told, there was a big split in the Noho Pride Committee and the Coalition was formed as a way of being more "financially" secure. But that is just hearsay.

[cinnamongrrl]

Bumping the thread for some new peeps from the area.... welcome! :)

[IwasaNinja]

Cinnamongrrl was kind enough to inform me of this thread. Just giving a quick hi to my fellow Western MA people.

So, hello from Springfield :)

[Sparkle]

Welcome welcome welcome IwasaNinja and other new members from WMA!

[candy_coated_bitch]

Bumping this thread. Been WAY too long since anyone has posted here!

Anyone interested in getting something going in Western, MA? A dinner? I'd love to hang with some BFP peoples.

So--post damnit!

[nhplowboi]

Anyone going to Noho Pride this year? Anyone interested in lunch, drinks, catching the Derby later in the day? Bevi and I plan on attending for a bit.

[easygoingfemme]

Bumping this thread. Been WAY too long since anyone has posted here!

Anyone interested in getting something going in Western, MA? A dinner? I'd love to hang with some BFP peoples.

So--post damnit!

If you can include this NY girl, yes please!

[easygoingfemme]

Anyone going to Noho Pride this year? Anyone interested in lunch, drinks, catching the Derby later in the day? Bevi and I plan on attending for a bit.

This is tomorrow, yes? Early pride! I'll be down in the NYC area tomorrow. Have fun :)

[nhplowboi]

Sorry we will miss you but hope NYC is a great time!