Recreational Groups (GLBT & GLBTQ-Friendly)

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Aviation:

Cactus Flyers

A group of gay men and women with an interest in aviation. Contact: 602-540-6241 or cactusflyers@aol.com.

Unusual Attitudes

Dedicated to providing an enjoyable, social atmosphere for all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members of the aviation community.

Basketball:

Hellraisers Hoops

Open play Sunday's from 2:00pm-4:00pm, Sports Club of City Square.  Contact:  hellraiserhoops@yahoo.com

Boating:

Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Boat Group

Meets weekends at Valley lakes. Contact: John at 480-206-7233 or phx_jjk@hotmail.com.

Bowling:

Phoenix Unified Gay Bowling Alliance (PUGBA)

With 10 Phoenix Unified Gay Bowling Alliance (PUGBA) leagues throughout the Valley, there’s an opportunity to hit the lanes almost every night of the week.  No experience is necessary we have bowlers of every experience level.

Camping:

Desert Adventures

An outdoor recreational group for those 21 or over.

Rainbow RV Club (Nationwide Club)

The largest gay and lesbian RV and camping club in North America.

Car Enthusiasts:

Lambda Car Club

A club for the gay car enthusiast, invites you to its Friday night socials.  No car required; just a love of cars.

Cooking:

Queer Cooks

A potluck group for gay men meets monthly. Contact: Phil at proudlonghorn@hotmail.com.

Dancing:

Ballroom, Latin & Swing Classes

Gay and lesbian ballroom, Latin, and swing dance classes.

Charlie's Cloggers

A dancing group who meets and practices at Charlie's.

Desert Valley Squares

A proud member of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs, hosts weekly dance parties.

Darts:

Gay and Lesbian Association of Darts (GLAD)

The only Phoenix area gay and lesbian dart league that gives back to the community.

Flag Football:

Phoenix Hellraisers Flag Football League

Arizona's gay and lesbian flag football team. All skill levels welcome.

General Recreation/Social/Sports:

Desert Adventures

An outdoor recreational group for those 21 or over.

Fusion

A peer-led and peer-designed social, recreational and educational group for young GBQ men, 18-29.

Golf:

Sunday Women Golfers

We play different courses throughout the Phoenix area the first Sunday of each month. Contact: swgolfers@yahoo.com.

Hiking:

HikeOutAZ

A hiking group for hiking in and around the Phoenix area. Moderate hikes are followed by lunch afterward for socializing. Contact: HikeOutAZ@Yahoo.com.

Language Skills:

Spanish Conversation Group

For gays and lesbians, meets weekly at Starbucks Cafe Park Central.  Contact: 623-293-2673 or charker@hotmail.com.

Motorcycles & Scooters:

Desert Hearts Motorcycle Club

The longest running women-only motorcycle club in Phoenix.

Dykes on Bikes - Phoenix

A group of diverse women who love to ride motorcycles. If you have a bike, are female, please come ride with us!

Gay Sportbike Riders of Arizona (GSRAZ )

A gay, lesbian, bi and straight motorcycle riders and/or motorcycle enthusiasts in Arizona. Contact: gsraz-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or 602-420-RIDE (7433).

Hell's Fairies

Primarily a lesbian, gay, bi and transgendered scooter club, but we welcome all. So if you have a scooter and don’t mind hanging out with some mo’s for the day come meet up with us.

Raw Thunder Women's Motorcycle Association

Riders of all skill levels welcome, and you don't need an expensive bike to be a club member. Contact: Char at 928-634-9739.

SQREAM (Scooter Queers Riding Everywhere and More)

A GLBT scooter club sponsoring rides every first Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

Music:

Arizona Women in Tune

This all-women group is always looking for singers.

Desert Overture

A community concert band comprised of LGBT musicians and their allies. If you played an instrument back in high school or college, it's time to bring it out of the closet and join us!

Full Circle Women's Choir

We are women gathered in song, celebrating and sharing the full circle of the female experience. All women, all people.

Phoenix Metropolitan Men's Chorus

A premier performing arts organization that unites, inspires, and entertains its members, diverse audiences, and supporting partners.

Voices of the Desert

The Valley's newest "mixed" (men and women) chorus whose mission is to serve as goodwill ambassadors for the LGBT community through musical performance.

Rock Climbing:

Stonewall Women Rock Climbing

An indoor rock-climbing group for lesbians. Beginners are welcome and encouraged! Contact:  swrockc@aol.com.

Rodeoing:

Arizona Gay Rodeo Association (AGRA)

Organizes the annual Road Runner Regional Association.

Rugby:

Phoenix Storm Rugby Team

A predominantly gay rugby team open to men of any sexual orientation, race, age or experience level! Beginners welcome. We are supportive, fun and yes, competitive.

Scottsdale Lady Blues Rugby Team

A diverse rugby team open to all women.  You'll find us to be a fun and competitive bunch of women who enjoy every aspect of this great game.

Running/Walking:

Arizona Frontrunners

A gay/lesbian running/walking group.

Shooting:

Valley of the Sun Pink Pistols

A group that gathers regularly to practice shooting, and to acquaint people with firearms. We will help you select a firearm, acquire a permit and receive proper training in its safe and legal use for self-defense or recreation.

Softball:

Cactus Cities Softball League

An adult slow-pitch softball league predominately for gays, lesbians, and anyone dedicated to the promotion of the amateur athletic experience regardless of skill or ability.

Swimming:

Phoenix Sunfish Swim Team

A swim team for lesbian and gay swimmers, includes year-round weekly practices for all ages/abilities.

Tennis:

Phoenix Tennis Alliance

A group of GLBT tennis players of all abilities, has two drop-in events weekly. Contact: 602-359-0936.

Vollyball:

Arizona Gay Volleyball Association (Sand)

Arizona's only gay volleyball league. Games are played Monday and Tuesday nights at Steele Indian School Park.

Desert Volleyball Alliance (Indoor)

February - May.

 

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