Services

"Promoting our community" is one of the goals of Les Connections and we will happily post lesbian-owned businesses here.  We know many of the professionals listed below, but please be advised Les Connections cannot be held responsible for the quality of service or product you'll provide. If you connect with someone on this page, please do us a favor and tell them you heard of them from Les Connections. If you'd like to post your business, please let us know.  Thanks!

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Transitions

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Open Circle Communities, LLC was founded by Sandy Douglass and Susan Hester to create communities where lesbians, gay men and our allies can live openly and age adventurously.  Our first community will be 138 homes on a beautiful wooded 28 acres in the historic town of Milton, Delaware - with easy access to the varied activities of the Rehoboth Beach area.  The community will feature well-appointed homes and condominiums, health care, social and recreational activities and other amenities.  Visit our web site to learn more and to make your reservation to live openly and age adventurously!

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Realtors

Irene

Long Realty - Tucson

Irene Read is a Licensed Realtor with Long Realty in Arizona.  She primarily works in the Tucson/Green Valley (55 Community) areas but has resources for all areas of Arizona.  After 30 years in San Francisco, Irene moved to Tucson in 2001 to enjoy the 300+ days of Sun and the awesome Lesbian Community there.  She is a Relocation Specialist, providing Free Relo Packets on request and provides tours of the Tucson area for prospective buyers.  Her other strengths are First Time Home Buyers, New Construction, Residential Investment as well as Sellers' needs in all price ranges.  She brings to the table years of Marketing and Managerial experience which translates to:  Listening to Client Needs, Attention to Detail and Excellent Communication, which are essential ingredients to a successful transaction.  The Median Home prices are $200K-$220K.  You may contact Irene toll free at 800/279-2211 or 520/360-4744.  Please also visit her website link below to customize your home search.

Irene

Colette Barajas

Century 21 - Centra Realty

Your decision to sell or purchase real estate is a very personal one, and it can be stressful.  Colette Barajas has lived in Tucson since 1974, and knows this city, its surroundings, and the community, exceptionally well.  She possesses vast experience with all aspects of real estate in the Old Pueblo: residential, income, and commercial properties. Besides business affiliations, she’s well-known in the Tucson gay and lesbian community and has been a volunteer and activist with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, United Way, Arizona Human Rights Fund, Compass Health Care, Wingspan, Lesbian and Gay Public Awareness Project, and Community Profile. In addition, she has served as a consultant within the hospitality industry.

Colette encourages you to contact her to discuss your needs and goals in person. You may choose to work with her specifically, or one of her many experienced agents at Century 21 Centra Realty, one of whom is sure to be a match for you in terms of personality, experience, and professionalism. She and her team will not only help you get settled into your new home, but also assimilate into Tucson's thriving lesbian community. Click below to go to her website or email her, or give her a call at 520.909.4190 to discuss how she can assist you as you begin this important process.

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Heather Carlson
Long and Foster - DC Metro Area

Heather Carlson is licensed in VA and DC and works for the #1 Team in Alexandria. She holds an MBA and has over 5 years experience as a professional tax preparer. Her property management experience, tax knowledge and understanding of business principles gives her clients a distinct advantage. Click on the link below to send her an email, or call her at 703.401.5805.

Linda Hershman

Realty Executives – Maryland

My mission results in your satisfaction!  I’m dedicated to making your exceptional real estate experience one you’ll be talking about!  Your needs remain my focus.  I enjoy working with my community friends and families.  I also serve BRAC PCSrs and their families while they serve our country.  Knowing and understanding real property laws, market values, contracts, negotiation techniques and business management is only part of the criteria you should consider when selecting an experienced Executive

 

Linda Hershman - REALTOR®, GRI

Cell 240.367.6509 Office 301.607.1177

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"Without question, Brenda Nowlan is the best Realtor® I've ever worked with!  Her attention to all details of this sale on my behalf far exceeded any experience I've had with any other Realtor®.  Not only did she take care of my best interests before the sale, she continued to take care of them after the sale.  Without hesitation, I enthusiastically recommend Brenda to anyone I know or speak to regarding real estate needs."  Steve W.

"Very low key, fun, informative, and endlessly patient.  Brenda helped us find our perfect place.  We take pleasure in heartily recommending Brenda to any prospective buyer."  Deny & Gerry M.

"Brenda & Co worked tirelessly and enthusiastically on our behalf, helping us find the perfect new home and the right buyer for our old home.  Their support & expertise throughout the process meant so much to us."  Julie & Daphne

THIS IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!

I love this business and being a Realtor®.  It affords me the opportunity to meet terrific people and help them with all their real estate goals.  Whatever your situation, buying or selling, let's discuss the best approach for you.

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®)

Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI®)

Want a Realtor® who thinks outside the box?  Call or email Brenda today.

Financial

Financial Planner - Virginia, DC, Maryland and Arizona

After ten years working for a parent company that dictated the types of investments she should sell to her clients, Carol Feathers decided to set out on her own and create the type of firm she thought was needed in this day and age of rushed and sometimes impersonal service. Click on the link below to go to her website, or give her a call at 703.992.8535.

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Business

Website Services

Armsby Services - Web and Database Design Armsby Services

These days, having a website seems to be a necessity. Whether you run a business, a club or even a family, a place on the web to call your own can be a useful thing. We will spend time talking to you about what you need to communicate and what style fits you. Then we design a basic look and feel for your site. Once you are happy with the concept, we work with you to make sure everything you want to communicate is included. Finally, we test and retest before we launch your new site. We also provide e-commerce services and database and flash design among other services.  For more information, click below to go to our website.

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Personal Services

Healthcare

Carol Miller The Center for Well Being

Carol S. Miller, MSW, LCSW, is a mental health therapist based in Falls Church, VA. You will also find her part time at the Lesbian Services Program of the Whitman Walker Clinic. Carol works with individuals and couples around a variety of issues and concerns. To find out more about her, you can access her website at the link below, or call her at 703.395.4980.

Life Coach

Barb Sappho

Barb Elgin is Coach Sappho, America's Favorite Lesbian Love Coach.  Her vision statement is "to be the #1 resource lesbians think of (and trust) when they want the best for their love life!" 

When it comes to enjoying a deeply satisfying, lasting relationship in today's world, obstacles are likely.  Coach Sappho teaches single lesbians and lesbian couples the benefits of endurance in the short term for bliss in the long term by offering tools for healthy and fulfilling dating and mating presented in easily digestible, convenient and entertaining formats and blending academic research and study with practical coaching.

Check out her website or email her at the links below, or call her toll-free at 866.396.BARB (2272).

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Travel

Travel Agents

Abroad Travel

Abroad For Adventure

Fabulous trips for women who love an adventure!  Don’t travel with the herd!  Our trips are for small groups of 10 to 16 fun-loving women who want a well organized trip, exciting planned activities, free time for exploring apart from the group and some touches of luxury to remind us that we are worlds away from home. Join us for off-beat adventures through Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for hiking, sailing, wine tasting, rainforest treks and more!  We’ve been featured in Philadelphia Gay News and GONYC Magazine.  Call 215-568-3322 or visit our website and join the adventure!

Susa's Ranch

Susa's Serendipity Ranch

Relax & rejuvenate beneath desert stars and the Superstition Mountains

30 miles east of Phoenix on 15 semi-secluded acres

Rent the guest units by the day, week or month

TV, game & exercise room

Outdoor spa, hiking trails & labyrinth

No smoking please

Visit our website or send us an email by clicking on the icons below.  You can also give us a call at 480.288.9333.

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