July Calendar

CINEMA SOIRÉE:
TWO MOTHERS FOR ZACHARY
Friday, July 12
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 75 minutes

The Cinema Soirée film selection this month is the 1996 drama, TWO MOTHERS FOR ZACHARY. Watch (free on most streaming platforms), and come ready for an engaging conversation!

Film Synosis
In this true story, a woman sues her own daughter for custody of her grandson, believing the daughter’s lesbianism renders her unfit for motherhood.

Starring: Valerie Bertinelli, Vanessa Redgrave, Kim Dickens, Adam Rehmann

WATCH FOR FREE ON TUBI
WATCH FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME

Please Note: Much like a book club, this “movie club” event will be more enjoyable if you watch the film before attending. This film is available at no cost on most streaming platforms.

FREE EVENT
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CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
Saturday, July 13
10:00 AM (PT), 12:00 PM (CT), 1:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 30 minutes

Whether you’re new to exercise or looking for a way to stay active with limited mobility, Terri’s Chair Exercise class is the perfect choice. Come sit, move, and enjoy the many benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle!

Class Description:
Join us for a fun and engaging Chair Exercise class with Terri designed for all fitness levels! This low-impact workout focuses on strength, flexibility, and balance, all from the comfort of a sturdy chair. Perfect for seniors, individuals with mobility issues, or anyone looking to incorporate a gentle, effective exercise routine into their day.

What to Expect:

• Warm-Up: Gentle movements to get your muscles ready and your heart pumping.
• Strength Training: Using resistance bands, light weights, and body weight exercises to build muscle and improve bone density.
• Flexibility: Stretching routines to increase range of motion and reduce stiffness.
• Balance Work: Exercises to enhance stability and prevent falls.
• Cool Down: Relaxing stretches to finish the class, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.

Benefits:

• Improves overall strength and endurance.
• Enhances joint flexibility and muscle coordination.
• Boosts cardiovascular health in a low-impact manner.
• Reduces stress and promotes mental well-being.
• Fosters a supportive and inclusive community.

Please Note: Cameras must be kept on during the class so Coach Terri can watch your form.

$5 or FREE for WOTN Members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

OPEN MIC & KARAOKE NIGHT!
Sunday, July 14
4:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (CT), 7:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 90 minutes

Emcee Karaoke Kelli invites you to join in the fun of this unique gathering of performers!

Whether you sing (karaoke, acapella, or with an instrument), do stand-up, recite poetry, dance, act, play an instrument, lip-sync, spoken word, read a short story, any type of performance is welcome,

Or just kick back in the Zoom Lounge and enjoy the entertainment! You’re guaranteed to be entertained and maybe even inspired to share your talents!

FREE EVENT
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VIRTUAL HOUSE PARTY
Wednesday July 17
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Our monthly House Party is a place to visit with old friends and meet new ones as women from all over the country, and the world, gather to have fun!
A community space for everyone—couples and singles alike!

Grab a drink meet in the main room, a.k.a. the living room and say hello to the other guests. You’ll soon be sent to different rooms with an interesting topic to discuss in small groups. Just like at a regular party, you’ll wander from room to room, enjoying new encounters along the way!

Party Location:
123 Lesbian Way, Zoom Town, USA

C’mon in and let’s get this party started!

Please Note: Cameras are required to be on during this event.

FREE EVENT
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JAMIE ANDERSON:
RACHEL MADDOW STILL DOESN’T WANT TO MARRY ME
Friday, July 19
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Singer-songwriter-parking lot attendant Jamie Anderson has played her unique original songs all over the world. She’s a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, ukulele, and mandolin) who’s music is folk without Birkenstocks, country without big hair, and jazz without angst. The songs on her thirteen albums range from the serious “Beautiful,” about body image, to the tongue-in-cheek “Marry Me,” where she sings about wanting to marry Rachel Maddow because, really, who wouldn’t? Jamie’s YouTube channel has 76,000 subscribers and features her guitar instruction video which has received over two million views. When she’s not making music, Jamie is working on her fourth book, Road to Hell, a collection of stories from musicians about their gigs from hell.

$10 or FREE for WOTN Members
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CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
Saturday, July 20
10:00 AM (PT), 12:00 PM (CT), 1:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 30 minutes

Whether you’re new to exercise or looking for a way to stay active with limited mobility, Terri’s Chair Exercise class is the perfect choice. Come sit, move, and enjoy the many benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle!

Class Description:
Join us for a fun and engaging Chair Exercise class with Terri designed for all fitness levels! This low-impact workout focuses on strength, flexibility, and balance, all from the comfort of a sturdy chair. Perfect for seniors, individuals with mobility issues, or anyone looking to incorporate a gentle, effective exercise routine into their day.

What to Expect:

• Warm-Up: Gentle movements to get your muscles ready and your heart pumping.
• Strength Training: Using resistance bands, light weights, and body weight exercises to build muscle and improve bone density.
• Flexibility: Stretching routines to increase range of motion and reduce stiffness.
• Balance Work: Exercises to enhance stability and prevent falls.
• Cool Down: Relaxing stretches to finish the class, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.

Benefits:

• Improves overall strength and endurance.
• Enhances joint flexibility and muscle coordination.
• Boosts cardiovascular health in a low-impact manner.
• Reduces stress and promotes mental well-being.
• Fosters a supportive and inclusive community.

Please Note: Cameras must be kept on during the class so Coach Terri can watch your form.

$5 or FREE for WOTN Members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

BOOK READING:

SHELBY’S VACATION
Wednesday, July 24
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Author Nancy Beverly will read excerpts from book followed by a Q&A.

About the Book
Shelby sets out from L.A. on a much-needed vacation to mend her heart from its latest unrequited crush (on her boss!) Lost in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Shelby stumbles on a rustic mountain resort. There she meets Carol, the resort manager, who’s fantasies are getting in the way of creating a real relationship. As the two women’s casual vacation encounter turns into something more profound than either of them bargained for, they each discover what’s holding them back from living life fully in the present.

About the Author
Writer / Performer / Producer Nancy Beverly
My most recent artistic endeavor was writing, producing, and acting in my one-person show Sister from Another Planet at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Directed by Carol Becker, we had full houses and great reviews…followed by some encore performances in January 2024 at the Davidson-Valenti Theatre.

My career has included working on such shows at Roseanne, Blossom, Desperate Housewives and Ghost Whisperer. But producing my own work has been artistically fulfilling. Some of my fav projects are The Calamities of Jane, a web series co-written and co-produced with Rebecca Klingler about a woman dealing with ageism and sexism in Hollywood (imagine that?!) and Shelby’s Vacation, a lesbian romance film directed by Vickie Sampson. My playwriting career began at Actors Theatre of Louisville where I had several short plays produced. In L.A., I’ve been with the playwrights’ group Fierce Backbone for many years and have had the joy of writing such plays as Dyke-Doggie Patrol (selected by WeHo for its Pride Readings), Handcrafted Healing (chosen by the Athena Project in Denver for a workshop production), and Community (made the top 12 of the American Association of Community Theatres). Shelby’s Vacation is my first novel – and I’m thrilled I get to tell the full story of Shelby and Carol.

FREE EVENT
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JENNIE MCNULTY:
Comedy, Sports, Other Stuff,
and, of course, Her Cats
Thursday, July 25
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Tune in this month for Jennie McNulty’s “Summer Sizzlin’ Special!” and be amazed and amused by what she comes up with.

This fun variety show is one hour of nonstop, unpredictable entertainment from one of Women On The Net’s favorite performers!

$10 or FREE for WOTN Members
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CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS
Saturday, July 27
10:00 AM (PT), 12:00 PM (CT), 1:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 30 minutes

Whether you’re new to exercise or looking for a way to stay active with limited mobility, Terri’s Chair Exercise class is the perfect choice. Come sit, move, and enjoy the many benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle!

Class Description:
Join us for a fun and engaging Chair Exercise class with Terri designed for all fitness levels! This low-impact workout focuses on strength, flexibility, and balance, all from the comfort of a sturdy chair. Perfect for seniors, individuals with mobility issues, or anyone looking to incorporate a gentle, effective exercise routine into their day.

What to Expect:

• Warm-Up: Gentle movements to get your muscles ready and your heart pumping.
• Strength Training: Using resistance bands, light weights, and body weight exercises to build muscle and improve bone density.
• Flexibility: Stretching routines to increase range of motion and reduce stiffness.
• Balance Work: Exercises to enhance stability and prevent falls.
• Cool Down: Relaxing stretches to finish the class, leaving you feeling rejuvenated.

Benefits:

• Improves overall strength and endurance.
• Enhances joint flexibility and muscle coordination.
• Boosts cardiovascular health in a low-impact manner.
• Reduces stress and promotes mental well-being.
• Fosters a supportive and inclusive community.

Please Note: Cameras must be kept on during the class so Coach Terri can watch your form.

$5 or FREE for WOTN Members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

MUSIC MADNESS GAME SHOW!
BROADWAY EDITION
Sunday, July 28
4:00 PM (PT), 6:00 PM (CT), 7:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Calling all music lovers! Our very own Karaoke Kelli is joined by Maestro Missy for a fun, interactive night of friendly competition! This enchanted evening will feature the music from Broadway Shows, in other words, the Zoom will be alive with the sound of music!

Hey, whether you’re a big spender or if you were a rich man, you don’t want to miss this fun-filled night of Great White Way trivia. Impress your friends, dazzle strangers, and wouldn’t it be loverly if you won a cool prize! Of course, there are a few surprises in store... who could ask for anything more? So don’t cry for me, Mary Miller, ‘cause even if you’re not popular, or stuck in the chorus line, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and review your Rodgers & Hammerstein, some Cole Porter, and a little Bernstein and Sondheim - maybe this time you’ll be a winner!
Non-competing viewers on Sunset Boulevard, In the Heights, Oklahoma, or Gary, Indiana are all welcome to join the fun Tooo-night....!

Bonus points will be awarded for those who dress in your favorite Broadway Show attire!

$5 or FREE for WOTN Members
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LITERARY LESBIANS BOOK CLUB
Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears,
Living Hard Truths, and
Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet
Wednesday, July 31
5:00 PM (PT), 7:00 PM (CT), 8:00 PM (ET)
Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Humorous and heartwarming, July’s book club selection follows a wife and mother’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance as she comes out as a lesbian in her late 30s.

About the Book
Jill had a happy, healthy 20-year relationship with her college sweetheart, two wonderful kids, and a rescue cat from the Humane Society. They lived in the suburbs and owned a small bar that was rated one of the “Best Mom & Pop” businesses in Tampa Bay. From the outside, everything looked ideal.

Perfectly Queer takes the reader on Jillian Abby’s poignant and painfully funny rollercoaster of self-discovery as she identifies and eventually accepts herself as a lesbian on the eve of her 40th birthday.

This is a story for anyone who is hiding a piece of themselves and wants to know if it’s safe to be revealed. It’s for the parent who must choose between their own happiness and the stability of their family, wondering if prioritizing themselves is selfish. It’s a story of hope and inspiration for those who are starting or in the middle of their journey, and an affirmation to those who have been through it to stand proudly on the other side.

PURCHASE THE BOOK HERE

FREE EVENT
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT about

THIS IS JESSICA, a documentary by Andrea Meyerson

OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022
Available on the following streaming platforms:

AWARDS

L.A. Outfest 2021
Winner: Audience Award for Best Documentary

Cinema Diverse, US 2021
Winner: Director's Award
Winner: Festival Favorite

LGBTQ Unbordered Film Festival 2021
Winner: Outstanding Excellence Documentary

Long Beach QFilm Festival 2021
Winner: Best Director

Through Women's Eyes Film Festival 2022
Winner: Team Choice Award

OutReels Cincinnati 2022
Winner: Audience Choice Award Favorite Documentary

Louisiana LGBT+ Film Festival 2022
Honorable Mention

WATCH THE TRAILER

A documentary by Kathryn L. Beranich and Andrea Meyerson

Community has always been the driving force behind Andrea Meyerson’s work. And that did not change when COVID-19 locked us down, Andrea devised a plan to keep lesbians connected and entertained.

On March 20, 2020, she launched Women On The Net and went live five nights a week via Zoom. Women all over the world came together for events that included comedians, films, musicians, panel discussions, parties, and more. These nightly gatherings helped alleviate the loneliness and feelings of isolation by bringing joy, laughter, and new friends into these women’s lives.

Andrea called it distant socializing, the participants called it a silver lining.

As the world has started to open up, AN UNEXPECTED COMMUNITY, a documentary about Women On The Net has gone into production to preserve this piece of lesbian herstory and celebrate the beauty of our community. We would be most grateful if you would consider supporting the making of this film.

All contributions made through the Center for Independent Documentary (CID), our fiscal sponsor, are tax-deductible. No donation is too small!

Please click on the Donations link for more information regarding our fiscal sponsor and the documentary, currently in production.

And be sure to watch the video — you might see yourself in it! However, not seeing yourself in this crowdfunding video does not mean you won’t still be featured in the film!

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION