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Newbie-Only Coffee Social

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

  • Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
  • Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
  • Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.

Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

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October Newbie Munch NEW LOCATION

Alas--Wicked Grounds just closed. And here we are, all ready for the October Newbie Only Coffee Social, all dressed up and nowhere to go. So, with this last minute change of plans, we're going to have to find someplace else to get together.

We're going to meet on Monday evening at Harvest Urban Market. It's at 191 8th Street in San Francisco. That's only a block up 8th from Wicked Grounds, on the corner of 8th and Howard, same side of the street as WG.

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Newbie Only Coffee Social (September 13)

Are you new? We are too!

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.
Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

Join us with other new folks on the second Monday evenings of the month.

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Newbie Only Coffee Social - August 9, 2010

Are you new? We are too!

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

* Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
* Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
* Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.

Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

Join us with other new folks on the second Monday evenings of the month.

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Newbie-Only Coffee Social * May 10th at 7pm

Are you new? We are too!

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

* Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
* Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
* Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.

Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

Join us with other new folks on the second Monday evenings of the month.

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Pervert Eager Minds - Mentoring May 2010

Be a Mentor!
You can support the next generation of kinksters.

The SOJ is looking for Mentors of all genders, orientations, roles and depravities for new Janus Members! Mentors of all experience levels and technical abilities are encouraged to join our dynamic Mentoring Program. You may have only a few years experience or you may be an expert in your chosen field of kink; you can shape the next generation!

* Giving just a little bit of your time to a Newbie kinkster (even over the phone or by email) will make a huge difference to their development!

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Newbie Only Coffee Social * Monday, April 12th

Are you new? We are too!

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

* Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
* Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
* Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.

Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

Join us with other new folks on the second Monday evenings of the month.

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Newbie Only Coffee Social - March 8, 2010

**New Day and a New Location**

Are you new? We are too!

So you're new to kink and have questions. Everyone does.

* Maybe you've always been curious about the kink/BDSM scene but you'd like some support while you explore.
* Maybe you want to talk to people who have an idea of what you're going through.
* Maybe you just want to meet a few friendly faces before your first kink class or event.

Come to the Newbie Only Coffee Social!

Join us with other new folks on the second Monday evenings of the month.

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August 2009 Newbie Only Coffee Social - a special evening!

We had a fun turnout at yesterday's Newbie Only Coffee Social, including an invited guest hostess who generously shared her expansive experience with the eager crowd, providing a special evening.

The small and boisterous group of Newbies asked questions ranging from the basics of a private scene to the complex nature of the San Francisco Leather community. We shared stories of exploits gone wrong and scenes done very right. Upon request, we even performed a brilliant re-enactment of an awkward first negotiation for a public play scene.

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