Many of us are struggling with the ups and downs of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the ways in which it is disrupting our lives. If you are feeling similar, please know that you are not alone. We encourage everyone to promote facts over fear. Vaccines are broadly available to anyone who wants one.
In addition to our health and wellness partners at Eisenhower Health linked below, you and your loved ones can learn accurate and up-to-date information about vaccination services near you at vaccines.gov. Help is available in English, Spanish and many other languages. We can do this.
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Our Health & Wellness partner Eisenhower Health are a great resource to schedule your vaccine appointment! To schedule an appointment at the main Eisenhower Health campus in Rancho Mirage, click here.
The Eisenhower Health Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Location is located at the Eisenhower Health Main Campus at the Annenberg Health Sciences Building, at 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.
If you are experiencing difficulties in making an appointment, please let us know here and we can connect you with someone that can help you.
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EISENHOWER LECTURE SERIES |
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TONIGHT AUGUST 4TH
Colorectal Cancer:
Risk, Screening and You
@ 4pm - 5pm
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Preparing for a screening colonoscopy is no fun, but preventing colon cancer can save your life.
Join us and get the facts on colon cancer screening: who should have it, what are the different ways to screen for colon cancer, and when should you be screened. We will also review how your history could affect your family members' risk so that you can encourage them to be screened as well.
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UPCOMING AUGUST 18TH
Gay Men's Guide to Sex
@ 4pm - 5pm
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Join Alex del Rosario, MD, for a broad overview of gay male sexual practices in the medical aspect. An in-depth question and answer session will follow.
Meeting ID: 975 8966 497
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WOMEN'S CHAT
Thursdays @ 10:30am
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A weekly chat group for all women (no matter how you identify) to discuss topics of interest and find connection.
Join us for an hour and a half of interesting chat as the spirit moves us.
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INTENSIVE STORY-SLAM
WEEKEND COURSE
August 7th & 8th
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Over this weekend, solo performer and comedian Mina Hartong will guide you to a three minute live performance of your story or spoken word poem.
Cost is $60
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CONVERSATIONAL
SPANISH
Tuesdays @ 2pm
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A weekly conversation group for intermediate and advanced levels only, designed to help you practice and improve your Spanish language skills.
Facilitated by Marc Becker.
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PROSTATE CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, August 10th @ 4pm
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This group is intended for all men from the recently diagnosed to the long-term survivor and is facilitated by a gay man who is also a Prostate Cancer Survivor. |
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If you have an idea for a program you'd like to see or perhaps facilitate,
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH @ THE CENTER |
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BEREAVEMENT THERAPY
GROUP
Mondays @ 2pm - 3:30pm
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This 12 week, closed session group is for those who have lost a loved one and want assistance in dealing with their loss and to talk with others who understand what they are going through.
Facilitated by an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
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GOOD GRIEF!
Wednesdays @1pm
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Good Grief! is a drop in group for those struggling with actual or anticipated loss, grief, or bereavement.
Facilitated by Amy Prescott, Clinical Trainee & Sean Ferri, Registered Psychological Assistant.
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For more info or to sign up email:
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BUSINESS PARTNER PRESENTATION |
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FAMILY LAW:
After the Love is Gone
Wednesday, August 18th
@ 10am
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Join us for a presentation covering the basics of seeking a divorce or legal separation in California, including an overall explanation of the process and what you can expect. |
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CENTER STAGE 2021
SAVE THE DATE
PALM SPRINGS
AIR MUSEUM
Friday, October 22nd
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Turning 20 is a remarkable milestone!
Join us for Center Stage on
Friday, October 22, 2021
as we celebrate 20 years of service and look
ahead to many more!
Proudly presented by Eisenhower Health.
Sponsorships begin at $2,500.
For sponsorship and table inquiries, please
or call 760-416-7790 ext. 157
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The COVID-19 pandemic is an evolving situation which we are monitoring closely and in real time. Please bear in mind that vaccination will be required for all Center employees, event attendees, volunteers and vendors. Additional details will be provided closer to the actual event date. Find a vaccine near you here. |
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Find THE CENTER
and physically at -
The McDonald/Wright Building, 1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs CA 92262
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, CA 92236
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The Center's LEGACY CIRCLE |
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76 FOUNDING MEMBERS
It only takes a few of us to write our history -
but it takes all of us to create our future.
Please consider including a gift for The Center in your estate plan. One tax-savvy option is to name us as a co-Primary Beneficiary of a traditional retirement account—and it only takes 15 minutes to update your beneficiaries! If you do create a legacy gift, please let us know at [email protected] so that we can include you as a founding member of our Legacy Circle.
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We URGENTLY NEED
Dog Food (wet & dry)
for our furry friends.
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- Distribution: Every Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 610 S. Belardo Rd. in Palm Springs.
- Outdoor food distribution: Drive thru or walk ins.
- First come, first served.
- Face mask required for non-vaccinated folks.
- No requirements to receive food - Bring a picture ID (If available).
Drop-offs welcome on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00am to Noon .
Curbside drop off hours: Thursdays - 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Due to the high summer temperatures, we ask guests and visitors to bring their own beverages and stay hydrated and screened from the sun during food distribution.
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L-FUND ASSISTANCE
The mission of The L-Fund is to empower lesbians (cis and trans) through financial assistance and grant programs for those in our community who are pursuing educational goals, artists seeking funding, financial support for health and wellness needs, as well as crisis financial support. Apply here.
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THE NATIONAL
LGBTQ+ WOMEN*S
COMMUNITY SURVEY
This study invites people who have identified as women at any point on their journeys and want to share their experiences of centering women in their emotional, familial, sexual, and/or personal lives. At present this study is only open to participants currently living in the USA.
Your responses will be an important contribution to a ground-breaking community report on LGBTQ+ women’s experiences of pursuing housing, employment, health care, public accommodation, and education while building their families and lives. The study is an investigation of discrimination in the lives of LGBTQ+ women and our sources of joy and resilience.
Click here f or more details and to take the survey.
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BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT |
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OAKHEART
FINANCIAL GROUP
OakHeart Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC has been serving clients nationwide for nearly 30 years. They have offices in Palm Springs, CA, Charlottesville, VA, and Midlothian, VA. Their mission is to create more confidence in their client’s financial futures. They do this with personalized financial advice based on each client’s unique goals and financial situation.
OakHeart Financial Group believes that supporting non-profit groups in their community is an integral part of who they are.
We’re grateful for all their support and generosity. Learn more about our Emerald Partner here.
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PALS seniors and future seniors, Planning Ahead before a health issue requires connections. Come join the conversations.
PALS Café:
Every Wednesday, 4pm – 5pm
Join PALS for an informal discussion on various pertinent topics.
August 4th, 2021- How do you feel you best offer love and support to your friends?
Aug 11th, 2021: When did you come out to yourself as being old?
Aug 18th, 2021: What is the legacy you will leave?
Aug 25th, 2021: Best and worst of caregiving.
Death Café:
Tomorrow, August 5th, 2pm - 3pm
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. Register here.
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PLAYING A ROUND
Like many things in 2020, the Stonewall Golfers annual Rainbow Challenge did not take place. But stronger and more determined than ever, this community of golfers came together and made 2021 their best year yet! The 20th annual Rainbow Challenge was played at the beautiful Indian Canyons Golf Resort (South & North Course) on May 1st & 2nd, when a total of 83 folks participated in a fun-filled weekend of friendly competition, community, a silent auction, tacos, and various contests and activities to raise essential funds for The Center.
Sponsored by Matrix Insurance & Benefits Solutions, the golf tournament has been the biggest outside fundraiser of The Center for the last 3 years (not counting 2020). Since 2017, the Stonewall Golfers have made the golf tournament a major charity event, and each year their dedication and commitment to the sport and our community shows in their numbers and the impact they continue to have. The Rainbow Challenge is the longest running LGBTQ golf tournament in the world. Anyone is welcome to play, whether a member or not of Stonewall Golfers. In fact, they have over 20 events scheduled for the remaining of the year and anyone can join in, including a Pride Golf Tournament on Sat, Nov 6th, which you can view and register for here.
We are so grateful to all the event organizers, players, sponsors, and volunteers for all of their support. We sure can’t wait to see what the future has in store for this incredible tournament, and we look forward to seeing new and familiar faces. THANK YOU for supporting our mission all these years, and for donating nearly $40,000 to The Center. We are forever grateful.
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Here we honor the memory of folks in our community who have passed.
Jefferson Hills ( ? - 2021)
Jefferson was a dedicated volunteer at The Community Food Bank at The Center. An Ocotillo Club member with his partner Paul Kowal, the pair stepped up to volunteer at The Food Bank when the pandemic hit. As a Thursday morning volunteer Jefferson was essential to the unloading and prep of food for our evening distribution. His dry humor and wit will be missed by the morning crew. - Charles Huff
Richard Simonelli (1939 - 2021)
It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that we lost our dear friend to cancer. We will miss you, Richard. The knitting community from The Center and our world lost a very dear person. A small group of his friends spent time with him over the last few weeks hearing about his life and loves. These stories will keep his memory alive in all our hearts forever. - Douglas Morris
Submissions received by 5PM Friday will be included in the next week's newsletter, for two consecutive weeks.
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The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
1515 Sixth Street, Coachella, CA 92236
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