Lesbians of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Outings and Events
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We lost another friend recently.
Watching the rain, I sense that the time is this house will also be coming to an end.
We want something smaller, something with neighbors not vacation rentals.
In the grey day, there is a sense of time erasing my life.
Sadness, as I remember family and friends gone or far away.
I grieve the things I can no longer physically do.
The days of skiing and motorcycling long gone.
Yet wonder grows. I could spend a lifetime studying gold finches at the feeder and still not know it all.
That one detail, would lead to 10,000 details and each 10,000 more.
I could study the stars or mythology and still not reach the end of my questioning.
When all else falls away, wonder remains and grows stronger.
What a thing it is to alive.
Kim - may you know wonder 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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Grant Researcher Needed
Love Your Naked Body
Neon Glow Bowling
Diane Padys Photography
The Seven Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism
Sound Bath
Coming Out Party at the Joshua Tree Park Store
Coming Out Hike at Joshua Tree
Laurie Morvan at the Cascade Lounge
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Thank you.
To everyone who contributes a recommendation for a worthy figure in women's history, an article, a book, a movie, or a women-centric event for the newsletter - thank you. Let's amplify women's stories and voices.
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Women’s History
Women We Should Know
Vuyisile Jaca, Maryama Seck and Junella King © Kaia Bint Savage / The Maiden Factor
Thirty-five years ago, the yacht Maiden, with the first ever all female crew rounded Cape Horn in the Whitbread Round the World Race and secured their place in the history books. This week, Maiden, currently competing in the retro Ocean Globe Race will include the first black female crew members to race around the notorious Cape Horn.
Why does this historic event matter? Because if a girl can see it, she can be it. We know that girls from all over the world will be watching and will be inspired by these amazing women. Maiden and her all female crew make history again! (sail-world.com)
The Maiden Factor
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LGBT History Alive with Ronni & Kelly
This week's guest is Kelly Watson, Ph.D, DDS, is a retired recovery center director and business professional, and still and always involved with 12 step recovery.
Podcasts | Ronni Sanlo
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Bogert to Vons
Moderate Hike - Tue - Feb 13th - 9 am
Length 6 miles
Type Car Shuttle
Elevation 900 ft
Time 3 to 3.5 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate
Meetup: 4781 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste F, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Park on the Palm Hills RD to the east of the shopping center. We leave 1/2 the cars here and drive around to the trailhead.
Bring at least 1 liter of water. Register here; new hikers must sign a waiver.
Moderate Hike - Sat - Feb 17th - 8:30 am New Hike - Carey's Castle
Careys Castle, California - 63 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Info and Photos of Hike Video
Length 8 to 9 Miles
Type Adventure :)
Elevation 1300 feet
Time: 4 to 5 hours
Meetup Costco - Palm Desert Over by the Gas Station. We can carpool from there.
Register here; new hikers must sign a waiver.
Easy Hike - Mon - Feb 12th - 9 am
Meetup 1441 N Kaweah Rd - One of Liberace's Houses
Debbie Reynolds, Howard Hughes, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis's honeymoon hideaway and more.
Celebrity Home Walk in Old Las Palms
Register here; new hikers must sign a waiver.
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2023 Walks - Wednesday and Friday this week- 8:00 am
Prescott Preserve
2700 E Mesquite Avene
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Movie Meetup
Wednesday - Mary Pickford
Next Movie wil be
Bob Marley - One Love
Feb 21st 1st Matinee
We meet 20 minutes before the movie and usally go to the Thai restaraunt across the street for soup or lunch
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Taxes Filed for Free
January 31st to March 28th. 9am to 1pm. Wed & Thur
While the program has an income limit ($85K), they welcome seniors with any income.
At DAP
1695 North Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262
Wednesday January 31 Thursday April 11, 2024 9 am - 1 pm Walk-In
Contact Helen Boyne
608-609-2221
if you need more info.
Helen is one of their volunteers.
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Lesbionic Brunch with Marisa Corvo
2nd Saturday of Every Month. Starting Feb 10th.
1-4 PM
Bottomless Champagne $12
Reservations
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Monday, February 12th 6 PM
Show Her The Money Film Screening with Q&A with Ky Dickens (Director), Catherine Gray (Executive Producer), Sharon Gless (Executive Producer), Dawn La Freeda (Executive Producer) and Vicky Pasche (founder of Dapper Boi).
Reception upstairs
Women have been shut out of the financial world, making it almost impossible to get their ideas and inventions funded. SHOW HER THE MONEY pulls back the curtain on the extreme underfunding of women in the Venture Capital world, with less than 2% of venture capital going to women. It features women entrepreneurs who bootstrap their companies into success stories, and the fierce and financially savvy women who fund them.
SHOW HER THE MONEY is a compelling and crucial reminder that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality. You can watch the trailer HERE.
Palm Springs Cultural Center - 2300 East Baristo Road
Show Her The Money Film Screening with Q&A Tickets, Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
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Valentine's Day - Feb 14th
Free theater screening of Ruth and Connie (Every Room in the House). Ruthie will be on hand for a Q&A after the screening.
Cookies and Coffee at 2PM by Lesbians of Palm Springs
Let's celebrate all the girls we have loved before, the girls we still love, and the girls we are going to love. Let's celebrate our girl pals who are there through thick and thin, let's celebrate our community and our right to love who we love.
Please register, space is limited.
Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the House - Film Screening and Q&A Tickets, Wed, Feb 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
Sponsored by the The Joyce and Laureen Foundation
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WORKSHOPS AT THE DESERT ART CENTER
The Artist’s Eye: How Artists See
Presented by Cathy Parker
2/ 24- 25, 3/16-17, 3/23-24
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The L-Fund Gala, March 9th, 2024
at Margaritaville, Tickets on sale now!
Tickets
This years honorees include Judy Dlugacz - one of the founders of Olivia Records, Shann Carr -comedian and women's community mover and shaker and Sweet Baby J'ai - Co-founder and director of the Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival and Sunset Music Fest.
Congratulations to all the honorees. Well deserved!
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Sunday, March 3rd at 7pm
Lez Out Loud Returns!
The Roost, Cathedral City
Mina Hartong is back in the Desert for a few shows only!
Tickets only available by phone
Call now at 760.507.8495
$30.00
2 Drink Minimum, please support local business
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NEW SHOW ADDED!
Thu, Mar 07 at 7pm | Palm Springs
LEZ OUT LOUD COMEDY NIGHT with MINA HARTONG & FRIENDS!!!
Comedian MINA HARTONG brings her comedic talents to the RSC with host MAX MITCHELL ( Oscars) and Featured Comedian AMANDA MICHELLE ( LA)
Buy Tickets
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Book and Movie Salon/Club -
2023/24 Schedule 2nd Mondays 5:30 pm
Monday, the 12th of February at 5:30p PST/8:30p EST) we will discuss the movie Carol directed by Todd Haynes. Based on the book, The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (1952), aspiring photographer Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) embarks on a passionate, forbidden romance with the beautiful, elegant Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett) that will forever change their lives. Carol is currently available on several streaming services.
Below you will find the next books and movies to be discussed. We do hope you plan to join us for one or more of our salons.
If you have any questions or comments, reach out to myself or Flynn. In the meantime, take good care.
My beloved world by Sonia Sotomayor, 2013 March
The Half of It directed by Alice Wu, 2020 April
Sing you Home by Jodi Picoult, 2011 May
More beautiful for Having Been Broken directed by Nicole Conn, 2019 June
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Sun, Apr 07 | Palm Springs
Doors Open 6 PM - DIVAS OF THE DESERT
SWEET BABY J'AI presents International Jazz Day CELEBRATION featuring CHERYL BENTYNE, CYNTHIA THOMAS, KEISHA D, LEANNA RODGERS, MELBA MILLER, PATRICE MORRIS, ROSE MALLETT & YVE EVANS!!
Buy Tickets
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MARDI GRAS comes to the desert!
Sun City Shadow Hills RAINBOW FRIENDS DINNER DANCE on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. Registration has begun. Limited seating to the first 100 guests.
Call Erin (805) 300-4021
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The Wednesday movie meetup group gave all thumbs to American Fiction | |
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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All things Pickleball
For more information about pickleball, including lessons, leagues, and other lesbians playing pickleball - contact Mary Barsaleau.
Mary is a registered Pickleball Ambassador.
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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!
DESERT LEGENDS 2024
PALM SPRING: APRIL 5-7
Come out and play with us again! Desert Legends is the Legendary Women’s Weekend in Palm Springs, and you don’t wanna miss it this year! FYI Palm Canyon Resort is our HOST HOTEL, and rooms are still available but will go up February 4th, so act fast and grab a room. Here’s a glimpse at the events— you can do one or DO THEM ALL! Buy your tickets now before they sell out! Go to: DesertLegends.net
Friday April 5th
GOLF TOURNAMENT 9am-2pm
COCKTAIL PARTY 4pm-7pm
CORDAY CONCERT 7pm-9pm
DANCE PARTY 9pm-Close
Saturday April 6th
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT 9am-2pm
FORTUNE FEIMSTER COMEDY SHOW 8pm
Sunday April 7th
BRUNCH & TEA DANCE 11am-4pm
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!
USE CODE WORD: "FORTUNE"
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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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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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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