Pics: Women’s Book Club July

posted: July 28, 2010 

o&a women gathered in st. pete’s grand central district for this month’s book discussion on “red azalea” by anchee min. our venue was the home of our very first women’s book club meeting back in 2009 – island seafood market.  with their delectable menu offerings and a cozy, comfortable atmosphere, owners beth and...

O&A Spa Night

posted: July 23, 2010 

o&a once again takes over the Aveda Institute of St Pete for a luxurious evening of indulgence! our evening retreat will consist of a one-hour massage, followed by a one-hour facial, then a relaxing mingle, savoring delectable foods & beverages. o&a spa events sell out every time.  july’s sold out in just 3 days!  space is very limited,...

Pics: Women’s Intro Stand Up Paddle

posted: July 23, 2010 

o&a women hit the waves on madeira beach for an evening of acrobatic paddle boarding! while we had hoped for calmer waters, the choppy waves on the gulf gave us a great challenge.  we began with some great tips from instructor brody welte of stand up fitness, then hit the surf on a variety of the different boards he brought. brody was impressed...

O&A Big Gay Golf Tourney

posted: July 20, 2010 

o&a hits the links with a fabulous fall big gay golf tourney! join us at the luxurious renaissance vinoy golf resort in st. pete for 18 holes, golf pro tips, dinner and awards at the vinoy’s plush grounds, unparalleled, exclusive facilities, and landmark architecture. golf tournament details the championship vinoy club course, situated on...

Pics: July Dinner & Movie

posted: July 19, 2010 

o&a men and women gathered to usher in the tampa international gay & lesbian film festival selection for july, “my normal.” this monthly o&a event continues to bring people together to enjoy good food, fun, and film. we gathered at hamburger mary’s to meet our newest members – andrew, laurie, donna, and paula – warmest...

Pics & Video: O&A Zipline Safari

posted: July 18, 2010 

intrepid o&a adventurists climbed to the tree tops and zoomed the ziplines out in the florida wilderness for this “pride in the sky” event! after caravanning to central florida forestland beyond st. cloud, we checked in for our noon expedition and were loaded on a huge open-air safari jeep.  we bounced along past bucolic pastureland...

O&A Withlacoochee Biking

posted: July 13, 2010 

pedal to your heart’s pleasure, as o&a takes to the trail. join us for this 2-hour biking adventure on the withlacoochee state trail. gorgeous setting at 46 miles, this trail is currently the longest paved rail trail in florida. converted from a stretch of abandoned railroad track, its corridor runs through small towns, ranches, campgrounds,...

O&A Women’s Sunset Boating

posted: July 13, 2010 

join us for a special women’s evening aboard the endeavor, an electric 12-seater that will give us a smooth, quiet glide on the bay! we’ll have a stunning view of the sunset and the bayfront city lights of downtown st. petersburg while we enjoy mingling, food and drinks, and some tunes on the endeavor’s sound system. on this 2-hour...

O&A Big Gay Shuffleboard

posted: July 12, 2010 

let’s go retro!  join us at the birthplace of land shuffleboard, and the largest shuffleboard club in the world – right here in st. pete! o&a picks up the cues for this return to a classic that hit its zenith in the 1950s.  with its focus on enjoying the outdoors, team play, strategy, and good old fashioned fun, shuffleboard captured the...

O&A Women’s Kayak

posted: July 12, 2010 

join o&a women in this extraordinary kayak outing! in tandem and single kayaks, we’ll greet the morning with a launch at the base of the pier in beautiful downtown st. pete, then paddle around the bay, across to snell isle and surrounds. as we draw near the isle, expect spectacular views of its classic european and spanish homes, many dating...

AIDS Walk 2010

posted: July 12, 2010 

join the o&a team for aids walk st. petersburg 2010 this year’s walk will be held on saturday, september 11, and make a 3.1 mile circle around st. petersburg’s beautiful north shore park and old north east. help us continue supporting the fight against aids by making a donation below.  and, if you can, join us for the walk as we unite...

Pics from Women’s Sailing

posted: July 11, 2010 

o&a women took to the sea on a beautiful sunday morning for a sailing adventure! as he has done for o&a’s previous sailing events, captain woody once again led the way, giving us 3 hours of private instruction on the electric marina’s 23.5 foot hunter sailing boat. as he headed us out of the bay, he gave us a primer on the most essential...

O&A Big Gay Summer Boot Camp

posted: July 6, 2010 

looking for a full body workout to jumpstart your way to fitness?  or put a different spin on your existing routine?  or, you just wanna fit into that swimsuit a little bit better?  if so, big gay summer boot camp is for you! ace certified personal trainer and o&a sound body columnist jeff giles takes command as he guides us through fast-paced,...

July Film Series Movie: My Normal

posted: July 1, 2010 

join o&a for yet another great evening out for dinner and a movie! this month’s dinner will be at the always fabulous hamburger mary’s in ybor, and the movie is “my normal,” about the life of a dominatrix working as one of the most desirable mistresses in nyc’s underground. this is an o&a wear & win event!  wear...