Keynote speaker, workshops, entertainment, dinner, dance, hospitality room with games and food. Lesbians 60 or over (and female partners/female caregivers of any age) are invited.
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Carolyn Gage's Lesbian Tent Revival Sparks Excitement!
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Summer is a great time to renew friendships, meet new Lesbians, ignite your activist tendencies and engage in thought-provoking discussions. All these possibilities, and many more, are within reach when you sign up for this summer's 2013 Regional OLOC Gathering. Join women from at least 8 states and Australia at the gorgeous Hilton Hotel in St. Louis from July 19–21, 2013.
One of many highlights will surely be the Lesbian Tent Revival and a workshop by author, playwright Carolyn Gage. The Lesbian Tent Revival is a unique combination of comedy, radical feminist politic, communal ritual, and riotous high spirits you won't want to miss.
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Another high point will be the keynote address by inspirational civil rights speaker and Nobel Prize nominee, Mandy Carter. Mandy is a longtime OLOC supporter and member and vital to many organizations and projects.
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CHARIS is a diverse group of women united in our mission to perform music that celebrates and encourages women and the LGBTQ community.
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On Sunday, we will have the opportunity to watch the marvelous 2009 Lesbian film Hannah Free and enjoy a question and answer session with the movie's producer, Tracy Baim.
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Of course, no Gathering will be without a superb dinner and dance and a range of thought-provoking workshops; the St. Louis July Gathering will be no exception.
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Dinner Caucuses Workshops include interrupting racism, ageism, belly dancing, class, story telling, and writing, as well as a wonderful panel about the true war against women. This is where you get a rare yet essential dose of: original Old Lesbian conversation & thinking to help digest our past & energize our future Some have even called the energy we generate together "lifesaving!" OLOC Gatherings are for Lesbians in or over their 60th year * denotes that women of all ages are welcome Come early and stay late to visit the Gateway Arch, Missouri Botanical Garden, a museum or tour one of St. Louis’ many interesting sights. There is limited financial assistance so contact us quickly – first come first served. Fees: REGISTRATION FEE POSTMARKED June 01–JUNE 30, 2013 is $175. REGISTRATION FEE POSTMARKED July 01, 2013 or later is $200. (The cost of the dinner & dance is included in the Registration fee) Saturday dinner (July 20, 2013) is at 6 pm. The dinner and dance is $60. The dance is at 8 pm and the cost is $15. Women of all ages are welcome to both.
Don't worry about the summer heat, you can enjoy relaxed small-group or one-on-one conversations in the comfort of the air-conditioned hotel or take a dip in the pool.
We, the OLOC Steering Committee, look forward to seeing you and your friends in St. Louis!
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*note: If you want an accessible room for mobility in St. Louis, phone the hotel. You can't use online registration as they have to keep close track and need you to do it in person.
Book a Hotel Room for the 2013 Regional Gathering
THE HOTEL
The lovely Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, in a suburb of St. Louis, is our chosen hotel for the Gathering. An express bus is available from Lambert St. Louis International Airport to the Hilton Frontenac. Rooms are $104 per night and include free breakfast for two people each day and complimentary Wi-Fi service. You can have either one king-size bed or two double beds and up to four people in a room, but if more than two, you will have to figure out about the breakfast. There's an outdoor pool, gym equipment and many small areas for Old Lesbians to gather. You will need to reserve your own room by calling the hotel at 314-993- 1100. Remember to inform the reservationist that you are with OLOC to confirm the rate.
BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND YOUR SISTERS
We request that you make every effort to help us create a space that is free of the chemicals used to make scented products. They adversely affect the health of all of us, some more severely than others, plus they degrade the environment. Please come with fragrance-free body-care products and clothing and, if you normally use cologne, essential oils, or perfume, we ask you not to use these during the Gathering. Thank you
Click here to download current Registration Form
or to register online click here
Book a Hotel Room for the 2013 Regional Gathering
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