Lesbians of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Outings and Events
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I love the 4 am awakening. The body - peaceful and warm. The mind - peaceful and warm. In my youth, I dreamed my wants: money and endless travel. I felt the fear of forever being alone. Now, I savor the warmth of the blankets and bodies curled beside me.
Today I wait for the first birdsongs and pink in the sky. I love all my activities but also the days without commitments. Days when I do not have to worry that I failed someone, that I said the wrong thing, that I hurt someone, or that I missed something. This morning, the music of the doves and the soft light of the sky infuse me with wholeness. I am dissolved once more and brought into the aliveness of creation.
"It’s just that, when you get to the real meat of life, is that life has its own rhythm and you cannot impose your own structure upon it — you have to listen to what it tells you, and you have to listen to what your path tells you." Jeff Buckley
Kim -
There is the voice within whispering, "If you could control the clouds, they would lose their enchantment. Just let it be."
Wishing you a sense of flow and enchantment this week.
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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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Email me at gabriolakim@gmail.com if you want something posted on the bulletin board, or an event promoted. | |
Thank you!!
To everyone that recommends a worthy figure in women's history, an article, a book,
a movie, or a women-centric event. Let's amplify women's stories and voices in our community.
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Women’s History
Women We Should Know
Eugenie Clark
“It seems as though women keep growing. Eventually they can have little or nothing in common with the men they chose long ago.” Eugenie was married 5 times.
Eugenie Clark was a pioneer in the field of ichthyology, performing dozens of submersible dives and discovering several new species of fish during her lifetime. One of few women and even fewer women of Japanese American descent working in marine biology in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, Clark was known to push boundaries. Unlike many of her colleagues, she wasn’t afraid to study fish up close in the water. She was also one of the first ichthyologists to explore the Red Sea. Outside of the ocean, Clark taught the public about marine life and fought to dispel the many negative myths about sharks, earning her the nickname “The Shark Lady.”
Eugenie Clark - Women in Exploration
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Writers Support Group
Writing can be lonely and excruciatingly painful. We are looking at scheduling a time, probably Fridays - late mornings where we can set aside time to write and encourage each other.
Please register if you are interested
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Moderate Hike - Tuesday - Nov 21st, 8:00 am
Indio Badlands
Type Loop
Elevation 900 ft
Time 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Meetup 42000 Golf Center Pkwy, Indio, CA 92203 is the trailhead
Fun hike, slot canyons, and ridges.
Bring at least 1 liter of water; you must be fully vaccinated. Register here; new hikers must sign a waiver. https://kimkieler1954.wufoo.com/forms/zkegx4m0ewn1gw/
Moderate Hike - Saturday - TBA
Register for Notifications
https://kimkieler1954.wufoo.com/forms/zkegx4m0ewn1gw/
Easy Hike -Monday November 27th - McCallum Trail
I realize that some of you attend would like to hike but attend religious services on Sunday, so I would like to try the easy hikes on Monday instead of Sundays.
The 1st Monday hike will be at 9:00 am at the Coachella Valley Preserve in Thousand Palms on Nov 27th. See info below.
McCallum Trail is 2 miles and flat. See more info below.
Coachella Valley Preserve
29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Park on the road.
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2023 Walks - Wednesday and Friday this week- 8:00 am
Prescott Preserve
2700 E Mesquite Avenue.
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Thanksgiving Potluck
The weather looks good, we should be able to dine outside.
Nov 23rd
1pm to 3pm
We eat at 1:15 so food does not get cold.
Bring side dishes please. There will be turkey, dressing, gravy and mashed potatoes
Sign Up for Address, space is limited
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Gwendolyn and Gail
On behalf of the lesbian community here in the Coachella Valley, I want to thank Gwendolyn and Gail for their many years organizing and leading the Sunday monthly meetup group exploring our museums, gardens, and places of interest. Thank you for your time and your love; you will be missed. We all wish you the best in your new home in Atlanta.
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COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES, by Jen Silverman
Directed by Kudra Wagner (Lez Out Loud, CV Rep)
November 10–12 & 17–19, 2023
Betty is rich; Betty is lonely; Betty’s busy working on her truck; Betty wants to talk about love, but Betty needs to hit something. And Betty keeps using a small hand mirror to stare into parts of herself she never examined. Five different women named Betty collide at the intersection of anger, sex, and the theater.
Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties premiered off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on September 12, 2018.
“With moments of hilarity and poignancy, Collective Rage offers a broad spectrum of queer voices rarely seen on stage.” (Nicole Serratore, Variety)
Tickets
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Book and Movie Salon/Club -
2023/24 Schedule 2nd Tuesday 7 pm
Happiest Season directed by Clea DuVall, 2020
December
This holiday romantic comedy stars Abby (Kristen Stewart), a woman with a plan to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis) while at her family’s annual holiday party. Abby discovers Harper has not yet come out to her conservative parents Tipper (Mary Steenburgen) and Ted (Victor Garber). The trouble grows when everyone wonders who Abby really is in Harper’s life.
Discuss Movies and Books with other Lesbians.
When: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Pacific - US & Canada).
Hosted by: FLYNN SYLVEST and IRMA O'DELL
Meeting Format: ZOOM
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Evening Chat Group 7pm to 8 pm Every Thursday
Come and meet new friends and old friends for an open forum of whatever topic interests you. Conversation among friends via zoom. Thursday nights beginning at 7 pm.
Hosted by Crickett and Cindy
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Every Friday is Wine Down Friday’s with the Coachella Valley Ladies of Justice at V-Lounge 5PM-6P. 600m E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
Network, share info about your business/upcoming event or just drop-by to unwind and make new friends!
Thank you,
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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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Save The Date: The L-Fund Golf Tournament, Sunday November 19th, 2023
Save The Date: The L-Fund Gala, March 9th, 2024 at Margaritaville
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Desert Legends, the LEGENDARY Women's Weekend in Palm Springs is happening!
April 5-6-7 in 2024- save the dates!
Visit DesertLegends.net for more info
And we are NOW BOOKING at the HOST HOTEL, the Palm Mountain Resort!
Desert Legends
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SATURDAY COMEDY & CONCERT
The MAIN EVENT! This epic show promises to be a unforgettable night of hilarious comedy and live music! Get your tickets early for the gorgeous 2,000 seat Theater at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage.
CLICK HERE FOR PRESALE TICKETS!
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BUY NOW
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Our very own Mina Hartong is part of the fabulous lineup for Olivia's one week vacation in Cancun!
May 18th to May 25th, 2024!
Olivia | Cancún, Mexico Resort
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The end of the year is approaching. It's time to make plans and dream of next year’s travel.
Barbara Carrington ( Olivia, Alaska Airlines) has her own travel company and has chartered a yacht to Croatia for 34 passengers in September, 2024. This is a WOMEN/ WOMYN only cruise with amazing amenities at a competitive price. Barbara is a great friend to the LGBTQ community in the Coachella Valley.
Registration is open now, and Barbara’s contact is all listed below. With Barbara’s vision and travel experience, this promises to be a trip of a lifetime!
More Info
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The Create Center for the Arts
Temporarily closed until they relocate.
Check out the Create Center for the Arts Drawing, Painting, Tai Chi. A fiber art room.
Website
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Barbara Carpenter Realtor Keller Williams Luxury Homes
909-268-8417
Jjbarbara1@gmail.com
DRE#01487985
Experience Counts
Service Matters
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Nanci Minger
Licenced Massage Therapist
760-409-5798
nanciminger@gmail.com
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Lesbians in Bed: Reading Haikus is a reflection of my journey learning to love myself while discovering what it means for me to be a queer femme lesbian. The chapters within are a mix of romance, erotica, and little lessons that lesbians can either relate to, identify with, or laugh out loud at. Basically, there’s something for everyone. Especially, the late blooming lesbians like me. Please enjoy!
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LiteGear Bags
Website
Led by a team with over 30 years’ experience in the Outdoor / Travel products industry, Litegear® was created to address the toughest issues facing the industry. Born in California the core of the brand was to create light-weight, high-quality products to connect the world and help to reduce our impact on the planet and oceans.
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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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