Lesbians of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Outings and Events
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Last week's trip to Canada also meant visiting my sister, who lives 200 miles north of Vancouver. My sister has pulmonary fibrosis, and she has home care workers 4 times a day, all part of the Canadian medical system. When the workers are not with her, there is a revolving crew of my nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and their assorted offspring. On my last evening there, my niece came with her 8-year-old granddaughter, Addie.
"What's your name?" she asked. I replied that I was her great-great aunt Kim.
"Well, I don't know all my aunts," she replied, "just the ones that live close."
"Come over here and help me trap a kitten," she directed. My sister has a feral cat and three kittens under the porch, and one of Addie's cousins wanted a kitten. She instructed me multiple times to stand here, then stand there as she was going to chase the kitten out into a box I was holding. I got a poor performance review for following instructions. Finally, we retreated inside to let the cats settle down. 5 Minutes later, Addie sneaks a peek out the window to see if the cats have returned to their food; she gasps, puts her hands on her hips, and yells, "that bitch of a raccoon is back," then pulls the door open. I arrive in time to see cats, cat food, and a portly raccoon scatter into the dark abyss of night. The kid will do just fine in life.
My dad's side of the family is populated with strong, opinionated women and easygoing
men whose children learn to swear before kindergarten; my mom's side was more good Baptist women trying to submit to husbands, raising children who were threatened with their mouths being rinsed with soap should they swear. It's been a fascinating study, yet there are similarities at their cores. Take care of your immediate family, if they are okay, see if anyone in your extended family needs a hand. If they are okay, is there someone in your community that needs something, or is there something your community needs? And if you can lend a hand, why wouldn't you?
Both sides have some dickheads and difficult individuals. Both sides have good people, honest people, caring people. Whenever the clans met, we gave each space. I'm sure the women on Dad's side of the family were looking at the others' husbands thinking WTF, while the mothers on mom's side watched their cleanly dressed offspring tear around with profanity-spouting heathens thinking the Biblical equivalent of WTF. Yet the center held because they could still see the goodness and humanity in each other. Kamala Harris is trying to build a large enough tent for some of the moderate Republicans, and I hope she is successful. I am not a fan of the extreme right, and I am not a fan of the extreme woke left. I hope enough people can find a way to chart a new way forward.
Have a great week.
Kim
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“We witness other people’s storms from the shelter of our own perspectives. Let’s be mindful that we don’t add the cold rain of judgement to their already soaked spirits.”
-Liz Newman
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My book Travels Into Discomfort is available on Amazon.
It is a travel adventure in its prose and a journey to the heart in its poetry.
Travels Into Discomfort
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Barbara Carpenter Realtor
Andrea Voras, Gerontologist Dementia Specialist Life Aging Life Care Manager
Corlyce Photography
Chris Ann Kallgren Realtor
Macs 'n More -Website & Graphic Design | Photography & Video | Mac Support
Rice Notary
Nancy Minger - Massage Therapist
Poochsitter
Motivation Changes — Life Coaching - Dr Ann Sarah Engel, MSW, PhD
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Circa: Queer Histories Festival 2024 October 01—31
The Hollywood Times is looking for Palm Springs entertainment event writers/interns
Hi! Linda Santiman and Deb Smith have an art exhibit up at Kee Gallery in Palm Springs. The closing will be Sunday afternoon , Oct 27th from 2-4.
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- Cork Women's Fun Weekend
- REI Women's Hiking
- AdventureWomen: organizes exceptional women’s only travel groups spots around the globe.
- Trafalgar: offers women-only guided vacations to various destinations, with local female guides and experts.
- Road Scholar: provides educational and cultural trips for women of all ages and interests.
- Adventures in Good Company: creates active and adventurous trips for women who love the outdoors.
- Intrepid Travel’s Women’s Expeditions: explores local cultures and traditions from a female perspective, with female leaders and hosts.
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Happening this season
Claire and Cindy's Outings
Starting December - First Thursday Each Month Palm Springs Famers Market and Street Fair -- We will meet in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum ( 101 Museum Drive PS) at 5:30 and transverse the street fair starting Dec 5th, Jan 4th, Feb 6th and March 1st
The first Saturday of Each Month, meet at the College of the Desert Street Fair in the food court to enjoy treats and women (well, most women are a treat in themselves) at 9 a.m. starting December 7th.
Street & Art Fair & Farmers Market - College of the Desert | Palm Desert (codaastreetfair.com)
December- Activity WildLights @ Living Desert Zoo December 19th-- 6-9 pm WildLights Adult Night (18+) invites guests to see the Zoo in a whole new light! This year’s event features a new, enhanced light design with three million lights throughout the park, live nightly entertainment, food and beverage sales, and fun for all. Ticket costs range from 16.00 to 25.00, depending on Membership status and date of ticket purchase. Click on the link below and scroll down and find WildLights nights, select the date of December 19th and get your ticket soon. This night is known to sell out quickly. Look for Claire to the left of the front gate wearing a black hat with a red feather. https://estore.livingdesert.org/WebStore/landingPage https://www.livingdesert.org/ 47900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Signup
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Shann Carr's
Bitch Please
DEC 7th at 3pm $40 and up
Comedian Shann Carr debuts her new show “Bitch Please” full of silly, snarky and sultry storytelling. Shann has headlined on over 100 gay cruises and thousands of cool gigs worldwide with a warm and easy crossover appeal for truly diverse audiences. She offers a night of laughs you can count on to leave you feeling good about yourself and your community!
Revolution Stage Company Presents: Comedian Shann Carr's BITCH PLEASE (onthestage.tickets)
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Rebecca Clark Will Perform Her Cabaret Show At The Roost On
Sundays, October 27, November 24, December 29 From 6-9pm. Reservations Suggested. Go To ticketbud.Com.
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The Palm Springs Sunset Music & Comedy Festival
Escape to Palm Springs for a Veterans Weekend getaway filled with music, laughter, and relaxation. Sweet Baby J'ai Presents the Palm Springs Sunset Music & Comedy Festival offers three days of non-stop entertainment, featuring a diverse lineup of jazz, pop, soul, classical, and country music. Join us in our Palm Springs "Jazz Crawl" and explore the city's vibrant music venues. Enjoy delicious food, captivating performances, and unforgettable memories. Food & beverages is not included with ticket price.
Use code WEEKENDPASS for 10% off your three-day pass. Must purchase all three days to use promo code.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR 3 DAY WEEKEND PASS
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Thursday, November 7
I'M SPEAKING: Female Veterans Experiences & Healing
Join us for a powerful gathering where female veterans share their stories, find healing, and reclaim their voices.
Thursday, November 7 · 6 - 7:30pm PST
Mountain View Grille at the Desert Princess
28555 Landau Boulevard Cathedral City, CA 92234
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LALAH HATHAWAY
SATURDAY, Nov 9
Annenberg Theater,
Two shows, 3:45 PM & 6:45 PM
The esteemed Dr. Gail Jhonson and Jazz In Pink will be opening for Lalah Hathaway on Saturday, November 9th for both shows.
Show 1
Doors Open: 3:15 pm
Show Begins: 3:45 pm
Open to All ages
$69 – $175
TICKETS
Show 2
Doors Open: 6:15 pm
Show Begins: 6:45 pm
Open to All ages
$69 – $175
TICKETS
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2024 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Dec 8th
Join Stonewall Golfers and The L-Fund for a fun day of golf, food, games and prizes!
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Woodhaven Country Club, Palm Desert
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! THIS WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY SINCE TWO ORGANIZATIONS ARE INVOLVED. DON'T DELAY - CLICK HERE:
Home Page (stonewallgolfers.org)
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Easy/Moderate Hikes
Tuesday Nov 5th - 8 am
Henderson, Shannon, Garstin Loop
Length 4 Miles
Type Loop
Elevation 1000 feet
Time 3 -4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate if you are experienced.
Meetup: Garstin Trailhead. 3130 Barona Rd, Palm Springs. Do not go to 3130 South Barona Rd; you will end up on the wrong side of the wash.
This is a pretty hike with views of Palm Springs and sometimes sheep.
Bring at least 1 liter of water.
New hikers must register and sign a waiver
Saturday Nov 9th - 8 am
Chukwalla and Roadrunner - Rancho Mirage
Length 2.7 Miles
Type Loop
Elevation 500 feet
Time 1.5 Hours
Difficulty: Easy Moderate
Meetup: Meetup in the upper parking lot at the Rancho Mirage City Hall
69825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 ·
If it's your first time, allow yourself some extra minutes to find me. Far upper parking lot is the trailhead.
Amazing views of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Rancho Mirage
Bring at least 1 liter of water.
New hikers must register and sign a waiver
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2024 Walks - Regular Friday walk at Butler Abrams - Rancho Mirage - Dogs Welcome
Length 2.5 miles
Type In 26thand Out
Elevation 45 ft
Time 1 Hr
Difficulty: Easy
Meetup Parking lot beside LedgerLawFirm 70390 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Turn left off 111 onto Country Club Dr, parking is the 1st exit to the left.
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Book and Movie Salon/Club -
2024 Schedule 2nd Mondays 5:30 pm
"You think love isn't an interrogation?"
BAM SALON will discuss the book, Biography of X by Catherine Lacey, Monday, the 11th of November 5:30p PST/8:30p EST.
In the wake of the death of her wife, an enigmatic artist named X, a woman named Charlotte Marie (C.M.) Lucca endeavors to write a corrective biography. Drawing on X's archives and a range of interviews with the people closest to her, joining the dots about her background and exploring her difficult relationship with contemporary America.
Flynn and I look forward to discussing his moving portrait of love and family.
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This Week's Recommendation
The Widow Clicquot on Amazon Prime
A biopic of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, the widow who inherited and revolutionized the champagne industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The film explores her creative process and business challenges.
A fascinating look at another woman who survived the men of her time. She is worth celebrating.
New Movie Portrays The Rise Of Widow Clicquot As A Champagne Industry Leader
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Live Special Taping on Friday, January 17th, 2025
5pm and 8pm
The Revolution Stage Company
Downtown Palm Springs near Revivals
Award winning comedian - Lez Out Loud's - Mina Hartong (Olivia Travel, Curve Magazine) has been performing & touring for over 20 years...and it's about time she filmed her Comedy Special.
Once filming begins, the doors will close. Please arrive before the showtime to ensure admittance.
We hope you can join us for this one-time event.
Purchase Tickets Here
Mina has been performing and touring for over 20 years; Provincetown, Fire Island, Montreal Fringe Festival, and dozens of clubs in New York and LA. She was a finalist for the National Ladies of Laughter Contest and Curve Magazine called her one of America’s Funniest Lesbians alongside lesbian icons such as Suzanne Westenhoffer, Marga Gomez and Karen Williams. Now back in New York, she can’t think of a better place to film her first Comedy Special than with the beautiful community that is Palm Springs and Revolution Stage Company.
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For this month’s seminar information and to register HERE
For more information, events, updates and to sign up for email notifications on
Planning Ahead For LGBTQ Seniors | PALS (palsinthedesert.com)
9:30 to 11 am. 3rd Saturday
September thru June
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A Death Cafe is a group-led open conversation about death and dying; and in doing so to live life more fully. It is not a counseling or bereavement group; and there is no agenda, specified topics, or designated outcomes.
Join the conversation. Bring your curiosity and questions and engage in a discussion about the aspects of death and dying that interest you.
Please register via the following link. Looking forward to your joining us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoceCprT8sEtS8CE9CKHzOVvnxbTZvGsf4
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Creating a community that looks out for each other.
Every Monday 6pm via Zoom
https://bit.ly/3RB2o0C
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Lesbians Embracing Aging
Lesbians Embracing Aging: An Introduction
The mission of LEA is to encourage and assist LBTQIA women with healthy aging by creating
support networks of socialization, information, and healthcare.
We are forming a hub of LBTQIA Women and allies willing to help one another navigate the
changes and challenges of aging and help make the myriad of available services more accessible.
Please join us for our next meeting as we make progress toward our goals.
If you would like more information, be on our email list or join us for our next meeting TBA Please send an email to
LEAofCoachellaValley@gmail.com
The LEA women:
Kelly Watson, Lauren Nile, Barbara Tyler, Rita Gonzales, Kate Ullman, Ronni Sanlo
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Evening Chat Group 5:30pm to 7 pm Every Wednesday
LIDS (Lesbians In The Desert) Wednesday evenings, 5:30 pm - 7ish — join us for a lively Zoom chat, catch up with friends, and make new ones! Open to Lesbians in and out of the Coachella Valley — California — all 50 States — and beyond. Please email NurseJaynes@yahoo.com to receive the invite with Zoom meeting ID & Passcode. Bring a friend! Hosted by Cindy T, Crickett, & Jayne
Hosted by Crickett and Cindy
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1st and 3rd Fridays are Wine Down Friday’s with the Coachella Valley Ladies of Justice and a Guest Speaker at theV-Lounge 5PM-6:30P. 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
Network, share info about your business/upcoming event or just drop-by to unwind and make new friends!
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Gay Country Western Dancing - Friday Nights
Join the Dance Ranch for a great night of country western dancing, including two-step, waltz, shadow, East and West Coast swing, and line dances.
It all happens at Step By Step, 316 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.
Admission is $5.
Lesson is at 7 pm. Dancing from 7:30-9:30 pm.
Dance Ranch Palm Springs is a country western dance group serving the LGBTQ+ community and its friends. Country dancers of all levels are welcome!
Learn more about Dance Ranch and find out what they’re teaching at danceranchps.org.
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Email terryprod@aol.com for more information. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL -Games are at the Indio Recreation Gym on Tuesday Nights. On Sept 21, they will select teams , and then start in early October 8 through November 19. There are 22 spots available . It is $50. Call Manny at the Center at 760-347-4263 for any additional info. All ages 18+.
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Our history will NOT be hidden!
Not with us two old lesbians and our awesome guests on guard! Our free podcast LGBTQ History Alive! with Ronni and Kelly begins
January 1, 2024.
Meet the Two Old Lesbians!
Ronni Sanlo, Ed.D. is a retired UCLA professor and LGBTQ Center director, founder of the award-winning Lavender Graduation, and editor of the four volume This Day in LGBTQ History. Kelly Watson, Ph.D, DDS, is a retired recovery center director and business professional, and still and always involved with 12 step recovery.
2024 Schedule - Check it Out!
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The L-Fund empowers cis, trans, and queer identifying lesbians through financial crisis assistance as well as grants in the areas of education, the arts, and health and wellness.
If you would like to donate, please find us at https://l-fund.org/
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The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz and Blues Assoc. exists to preserve and foster an appreciation of jazz and blues music and to support female jazz and blues musicians who traditionally struggle for recognition and employment. The festival includes concerts, exhibits, presentations, films, and other events that promote an understanding and enjoyment of the work of women artists.
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