Cozumel: The schedule

Sweet  Aug 22

Let’s get this party started! We’re still sorting out some technical details, so I’m telling you right now, DON’T tattoo this to your girlfriend’s back. It’s highly subject to change. But it is a wonderful outline of what we’re doing. The when and where may change. We also reserve the right to add more fun stuff.

And so, without further ado, here is your TENTATIVE schedule for our amazing Cozumel Palace Resort. Seriously, keep refreshing … I’m writing it right now.

How do I get to the Palace Resort?
By taxi, it’s less than 5 miles from the international airport. There are no airport bus shuttles, only taxis and taxi van services as noted below.

But beware, there are people hacking time share appointments who will promise you the world, including a free cab ride to your hotel. Do not go with them, unless you want to be committed to time share appointments. They won’t leave you alone. Walk by sweetly. Don’t engage in conversation. There’s no such thing as a free ride.

So, what do you do? When exiting from immigration/customs, go to your right. You will see a small kiosk that says “Office of Van Transportation.” It has a sign board with prices (see the photo below).

You are going to the SUR corridor, AV RAFAEL E MELGAR KM 1 5, Adolfo Lopez Mateos. The phone number is: 011-52-9878729430.

If 10 of you find one another with your Sweet-dar and share a collective, shared service, it will only cost around $6 each or 78 pesos each. With 10 people (that’s the max), they will go directly to our hotel, Cozumel Palace Resort, and you will not have to stop at other hotels along the way. Otherwise, you can take a shared taxi van for $6 (78 pesos), but you will stop along the way, if others in the taxi van are not SWEETIES. Sharpen your lezzy sightings skills, ask if other women in the airport are “Sweeties.” It’s a great way to save money and make new friends.

If you do decide to take Servicios Especiales, a per person taxi, to go DIRECTLY to the hotel, they will charge you $16 per person or 209 pesos per person times the number of passengers (max 4), so that could add to $32 per couple or $64 dollars a cab ride for four persons. Still affordable compared to New York City or even San Francisco, but not necessary.

Look for this sign board with the prices:
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Check out our packing list for details.

THE RESTAURANTS
Turquesa Restaurant:
Continental breakfast, 6:30-7am
Breakfast buffet, 7-11am
Lunch buffet, 12:30-4pm
Dinner, Italian a la carte, 6-11pm

Bugambilias: Dinner, mexican a la carte, 5:30-11pm

Grill: Dinner, grill buffet (yummers!), pool area, 7-11pm

Room service is 24 hours.

GYM HOURS
Daily from 7am to 8pm.

DIVER’S DELIGHT
Everything’s better down where it’s wetter … yeah, that crab in “The
Little Mermaid” said it best. If you want to scuba, check out Blue Bubble
Divers
, an affordable, woman owned and operated dive shop in
Cozumel. With Blue Bubble, it’s always diver’s choice. Dives are 6 – 9 people, so you get the personal attention you deserve. Oh, and they always provide fresh, homemade treats. Two-tank dives depart daily at 8.30am and 2pm. Contact Roberta by email at Roberta@bluebubble.com and she’ll make you a sweet deal.

SATURDAY
September 4, 2010
11am to 6pm: Arrivals. Music, libations and introductions in the hotel lobby.

3:30-4pm: You fell in love with the merengue in “Dirty Dancing,” now learn how do it yourself.

4 to 6pm: Singles meet and greet, hosted by Dr. Frankie Bashan, at the pool bar.

5 to 7pm: Sweet 100 meet and greet, hosted by Sweet founders Jen Rainin and Shannon Wentworth on the 2nd floor terrace.

6 to 11pm: Eat, eat, eat. You’ve traveled a long way, I’m sure you’re hungry.

9-10pm: Extraordinary MAYAN SHOW at the pool.

10 to midnight: Welcome party in the lobby bar, hosted by Bridget McManus.

SUNDAY
September 5, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in the main restaurant.

10am: Sweet 100 brunch (location tbd).

noon to 3pm: Sweet pool party with Corday and the Classic Rock Cougars with classic rock karaoke. Bridget McManus hosts a lesbian kiss off!

2pm: Spanish lessons

3:30-4pm: Salsa lessons!

4pm: AA meeting in the Momonohana Room.

8pm: The Samba & Capoeira Show, poolside

9pm: Suzanne Westenhoefer: Raw and Unedited in the lobby bar

10pm-close: Nightclub with DJ Trina J in Momonohana Room.

MONDAY
September 6, 2010
8.45am: Singles, meet in the lobby. Let’s go snorkeling together!

9am-2pm: Snorkeling in Chankanaab Park (equipment included).

10am-2pm: Humane Society Project

3pm: “We Have to Stop Now” Season 1 screening courtesy of Wolfe Video with special introduction by Suzanne Westenhoefer.

4pm: Commitment Ceremony on the second floor terrace. Please arrive promptly at 4pm. Sign up to participate at the Sweet desk in the lobby by Monday.

4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room.

7-9pm: Roast and Toast of Suzanne Westenhoefer to celebrate 20 years of lesbian comedy. We’re eating dinner together and making fun of our favorite comedian at Turquesa Restaurant.

9pm: Asian Circus, poolside.

10pm: Pink party in Momonohana Room

TUESDAY
September 7, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in the main restaurant.

10am to 3pm: Sweet beach party at Playa Mia. Off-site.

4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room.

8pm: Fire show, poolside.

9-10pm: Corday performs in the lobby stage.

10pm: 80s party! in Momonohana Room

WEDNESDAY
September 8, 2010
10am: Singles, meet for breakfast in Turquesa Restaurant.

11am-noon: What is Sweet? with Sweet founding partners Jen Rainin and Shannon Wentworth

Noon: Dance Magic with Bridget McManus and That’s What She Said by the pool.

2.30-5pm: Snorkel adventure 2 reef

4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room

6-11pm: MARGARITAVILLE PARTY: Enjoy a delicious Mexican buffet at the pool with music, games and dancing. (Food from 6 to 8pm)

8pm-midnight: Sea turtle project: Learn all about sea turtles and perhaps watch babies emerge from their shells. (Maximum 24 guests).

$100 per person
Includes round trip transportation, donation to the sea turtle project, water and a T-shirt. Please confirm your space and pay at the Sweet desk when you check in. No refunds. Cash payment is super helpful because we have to pay our vendors in Cozumel in cash.

To reserve your space, write to info@discoversweet.com, specify the number of people you’d like to bring and your T-shirt sizes. If there’s room, you’ll also be able to sign up at the resort.

THURSDAY
September 9, 2010
6.30am-4pm: Coba Mayan Ruin

9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in Turquesa Restaurant.

9am-2pm: Snorkeling at Chankanaab Park (off site, includes equipment)

4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room

2-4pm: Wolfe Video presents “The Four-Faced Liar,” a refreshing new lesbian comedy and winner of a ton of film fest awards. Watch the trailer.

7pm: Sweet 100 dinner in Bugambilias!

8pm: Latin Sounds Show, poolside

9pm: Comedian Bridget McManus on the lobby stage.

11pm: Let’s dance at the nightclub in Momonohana Room.

FRIDAY
September 10, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast at Turquesa Restaurant.

Noon – 3pm: The Last Dip Pool Party with utter silliness from Bridget McManus and That’s What She Said.

4pm: AA meeting in Momonohana Room

6-7pm: Sweet 100, farewell cocktails, hosted by Jen Rainin and Frances Stevens.

8pm: Drum show, poolside.

9pm: Farewell show with That’s What She Said! in the lobby bar.

11pm – Zzzz: Pajama bash!

SATURDAY
September 11, 2010
9am: Singles, meet for breakfast in Turquesa Restaurant.

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Ocala Pride

Sweet  Aug 19

OPF 300 250 Ocala PrideSweet is a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Ocala Pride Fest, Oct 2, 2010, from 12-7 pm at College of Central Florida (inside the Klein Center).

At Ocala Pride, you’ll enjoy:
Music from Brendan Velesquez (currently #2 on Logo’s Click List!), Roberts & Vanstone, Slow Motion Killers, The UV Rays, JR Raymond, Treblehawke and more!

Two Stonewall Library & Archives Traveling Exhibits:
“Stonewall History” and “History of Women Only Spaces.”

Commitment Ceremony with Photos and Wedding Cake

Seminars: LGBT History, Living W/Aids, Transgender:Diversity &
Discrimination and Coach Sappho’s “Happily Ever After.”

The event is family friendly with magic, arts and crafts for the kids. Come out for seven hours of fun for the whole family!

Sweet & “In the Life” house party

Sweet  Aug 10

Sweet founder Jen Rainin and the Producers’ Circle of In The Life Media (ITLM) invite you to be our guest at an intimate screening of an “In the Life” segment featuring the life-improving work of Sweet.

Mark your calendar and plan to join your hosts and special guests, “In the Life” series producer Jac Gares and “In the Life” executive director Michelle Kristel as they share their unique perspective on how the award-winning public television and Internet program influences change.

WHEN: Thursday, September 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: The home of Jen Rainin, Piedmont, CA 94611

RSVP: Contact Lana Sacks by email at lsacks@itlmedia.org or by calling (212) 255-6012, ext. 305, to reserve your place (space is limited so RSVP early).

“In the Life” home screening events bring viewers, community members, LGBT movement leaders and ITLM together to take part in meaningful “In the Life” programming and to discuss the impact each of us can have in producing change.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us!

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Hike Mt. Tam with Sweet

Sweet  Jul 14

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Hike Mt. Tam with Sweet to Benefit Homeless Youth
Join TEAM SWEET on August 15 on the Hikefor Homeless Youth, a half-day climb up Mt. Tamalpais in support of At The Crossroads. We will be trekking up one of the Bay Area’s highest peaks and getting our friends to sponsor us to raise funds for ATC. All the money will go to support ATC’s work with young people on the streets of San Francisco.

At The Crossroads walks the streets of San Francisco, reaching out to homeless youth and young adults on their turf. They work with young people who others have given up on. In the last 10 years, ATC has worked with more than 5,000 youth, helping them build outstanding lives.

Sweet is all about making the world a better place. We love doing things to make our communities stronger, safer, and healthier.

That’s why we love At The Crossroads, and believe wholeheartedly in their mission. In May, 30 Sweeties volunteered 2 hours each at ATC prepping vital supply kits, organizing the clothing room and making cards. ATC’s clients deserve all of the support they can get. We want to do everything in our power to make that happen.

The hike starts from the Bootjack Picnic Area anytime between 8 and 10am. It should take 4-5 hours (you can choose to do a shorter route, and we also have a special “children’s loop” for families). Bring hiking boots, water bottle, sunglasses, hat and your sweet smile! ATC will provide T-shirts, lunch, snacks, first aid supplies, sunblock and bug repellent as well as that squishy happy feeling that comes from doing a good thing.

Register for the team.

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Pool party, San Diego

Sweet  Jul 12

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FlawLes presents: “3-Feet Under”
THE San Diego Pride 2010 Pool Party
at The Ivy Rooftop of The Andaz Hotel
FlawLes Lesbian Lifestyle & Entertainment Media presents PRIDE Sunday Funday

FlawLes, San Diego’s Lesbian Lifestyle & Entertainment Media movement, in continuation with its proud tradition as the ‘IT’ pool party of San Diego Pride for lesbian and queer women, proudly announces the details of its 2010 event.

On Sunday, July 18, FlawLes will storm The Ivy Rooftop of Andaz San Diego (formerly the Ivy Hotel) to wrap up the weekend’s festivities with a splash of style. The Sunday Funday will accommodate guests kicked back in cabanas, wading in the blue waters, and dancing poolside ‘til the sun goes down at “3-feet Under.”

With a line-up of unprecedented talent, the party promises to impress with every splash as the sexy, sultry and soulful tandem of DJ Amara and DJ Baohaus team-up to wreck the decks as “Dirty Stilettos.” Live percussion will explode from the skins of “Rhythm in Stereo” as Josh Kane (drummer of Uh Huh Her and P!nk) takes to the kit.

Additional entertainment includes a fashion photoshoot, glam dancers and surprise performances.

TICKETS: Presale tickets are available online at FlawLes.com for the advanced purchase price of $20 with advanced fast-track entry. Tickets will also be sold at the door at full-price (credit cards accepted).

WHEN: Sunday, July 18, 2010 (Noon – 8pm)

WHERE: 600 F St. San Diego, CA 92101

The Andaz Hotel and Ivy Rooftop: Located in downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Andaz San Diego brims with the charm of a boutique hotel topped off by the swank, Ivy Rooftop, which accommodates the sexiest sights and sounds of the city. Now incorporated with the distinctions of Hyatt’s Andaz brand (West Hollywood, New York, London), The Ivy at Andaz reflects the vibrant yet relaxed spirit of the San Diego scene.

San Diego Pride is the fifth largest celebration in the United States attracting some 165,000 spectators to the Parade and up to 50,000 to the weekend Festival. Be there.
www.FlawLes.com.

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BoomSF, San Francisco

Sweet  Jul 12

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While still basking in the afterglow of an amazing Kickoff Party, we want to make sure the next BoomSF Ladies’ Night, co-hosted by Sweet and Curve Magazine, is on your radar. It’s a weekly event after all!

BoomSF the place where the coolest women go to meet, mingle and play, as you could see for yourself if you were there at the Kickoff Party. It’s fine if you come by yourself, the angels will make sure you have a good time.

This time, Dr. Frankie from LittleGayBook will also set up a “star wall” so you can send secret messages to the woman across the room that keeps making eye contact.

We will also raffle off some cool prizes. Sweet is giving away a junior suite ocean view balcony room with jacuzzi tub for two during their trip to Cozumel, September 4-11, 2010. A week of decadence, dancing and dolphins at the gorgeous, all-you-can-eat-and-drink Cozumel Palace Resort. The whole resort is Sweet for a week. The value is $3,198.

We’ll also have giftbags from Babeland, gift certificates from LittleGayBook and Mooloolaba, and a few of those highly coveted BoomSF tanks. :-)

No need to buy raffle tickets. All you need to do is make sure your name is on the BoomSF mailinglist (go to www.boomsf.com to sign up) and show to BoomSF on July 22.

And of course, we’ll have tunes by DJ Stef and Orson is offering a special BoomSF menu.

See you at Orson!

And join our Facebook Page and/or our mailinglist via BoomSF.com.

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