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August Social will be held at @ Hyatt Palm Springs ( inside at the Atrium ) tonight, Wednesday, August 22nd from 5:30 - 7:00pm
285 N. Palm Canyon
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Upcoming @ The Center
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Business Partner Spotlight
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The Alzheimer's Association has been serving the Coachella Valley for 20 years with free programs and services, support, information, and referrals . The Alzheimer's Association know s that our local LGBTQ population has specific concerns when it comes to care giving and living with Alzheimer's disease and they are here to serve and help you in any way they can. Call today at 760-996-0006 for more information, and look for their programs at The Center!
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The Scott Hines Mental Health Clinic @ The Center
will be closed August 20th through August 31st.
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This therapy group is facilitated by an MFT intern and will explore issues related to healthy aging, and overcoming challenges specific to living with HIV.
To sign up and for more information, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Clay at 760-416-7899, ext. 175
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Ongoing @ The Center
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Upcoming Community Events
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WRITING YOUR OWN OBITUARY
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Thursday August 23,2018 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The LGBT Center of the Desert
A good obituary will capture the spirit of our whole life with a limited number of words. Take control of the information that describes your life by writing your own obituary.
This is another product in PLANNING AHEAD.
Some material will be sent to those who RSVP that they are coming. Please complete it before the workshop.
Please RSVP in the affirmative by replying to this email or calling Rob at 207-446-2523 so we can plan refreshments.
It's never too soon to plan ahead!
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Beginning Square Dance Class! Beginning Monday, September 10th, 6:00 - 7:30PM
Come out and square up with the third largest LGBT square dance club in the world! Make new friends while learning the Dosado. Have fun and get some easy exercise while mastering the Allemande Left.
Everyone is welcome - LGBT, straight, singles and couples. No experience needed. No partner needed. Contact Boots In Square @ 760-914-4907 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Classes held at:
Cathedral City Senior Center
37-171 West Buddy Rogers Ave.
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The Improvables, the Coachella Valley's very own ambassadors of laughter, bring their playful improv to The Desert Rose Playhouse. Join guest emcee, Jeffrey Norman, and The Improvables for a night guaranteed to work out your laughter muscles!
September 15, 2018, 7:00 PM
Benefiting The Center & The Improvables
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Aging Positively
3rd Annual HIV & Aging Conference
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Joslyn Senior Center
73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA
10:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch included
Limited Transportation Available, RSVP Required
call JP at 760-992-0440
Topics include:
Keynote Speaker: Michael Gottlieb
Senior Housing Options- Path of Life Ministries
Sexual Health and Dating- Nina Rudeas, UC Riverside Medical
Workforce Development – Michael Patrick Cohen, Workforce Development Center
Attendance Requested, call JP at 760-992-0440
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Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.
A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
For more information please call…
Mizell Senior Center Ext 120
(760) 323-5689
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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That's right folks! Outlandish returns to the Palm Springs Cultural Center with an expanded lineup! Produced by Logo TV Founder Matt Farber and the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the series will feature six iconic acts known in the LGBT community, each of whose appeal has crossed over to a mainstream audience.
The Outlandish series will benefit The Center – The LGBT Community Center of the Desert and is sponsored by Saguaro Palm Springs, Atlantis Events and Gay Desert Guide.
Tickets are now on sale for each performance at www.OutlandishPS.com . General Admission, Premium Seating, and VIP tickets (including a meet and greet) available. Tickets range from $30-$100. “Series Passes” to see all six shows are available at a discounted price.
Who are you most excited to see?
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5K (3.1 Mile) Run and Walk through the streets of the Old Las Palmas neighborhood.
Sunday, November 3, 2018 - 8:00 A.M.
Registration Fees:
$30 Thru Sept. 15
$35 From Sept. 16 to Oct. 31
$40 After Nov. 1 and Race Day
All registrants receive a colorful T-shirt. Each finisher gets a commemorative medal. Awards in 5 year age brackets
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Smooth Sailing To Cooler Weather
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Are the consecutive days of 100°+ heat getting to you? Give yourself a break and some beauty with this round trip sailing getaway to Alaska from LA, next Spring! Exclusively offered by Let’s Go Travel, you won’t have to worry about airport security lines, or the traffic lines to get into the airport! It’s all smooth sailing to The Last Frontier. Plus, $50 will be donated back to The Center for each person booked!
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Where Did The Passion Go?
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Arlen Keith Leight, LCSW, PhD, is offering this group at NO FEE because he is new to the Palm Springs area and would like to introduce himself and his work to the community. The only obligation is a commitment to attend all 6 sessions once the dates have been set.
6 Saturdays 11:30 - 1:00 @ The Center
Dates TBA
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The Center's cooling center is open Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30AM. Beat the heat at The Center, enjoy water, snacks, and our cool A/C. If you’re in need of a welcoming space and an escape from the heat, stop by!
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As you plan the rest of the year, and even 2019, we want to be sure you have these important dates for Center Stage 2018 and Red Dress Dress Red 2019. Keep an eye on this newsletter for announcements about sponsorship's, ticket sales, and more!
Center Stage 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018
The Riviera Resort & Spa
Red Dress Dress Red 2019
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Palm Springs Air Museum
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Monthly Potlucks, Walk Abouts, Ladies Night Out and Jazz. These are just a few of the activities you could become involved with. How? Just follow the link and you can view and/or sign up for the weekly Women @ The Center Newsletter. If you know of anyone that might be interested in this newsletter, encourage them to sign up.
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If you are a trans or gender-nonconforming person in the U.S. and considering suicide, Trans Lifeline can be reached at 877-565-8860. LGBT youth (ages 24 and younger) can reach the Trevor Project Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386. People of all ages and identities can reach The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800 -273-8255, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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The LGBT Community Center of The Desert | 760-416-7790 | Fax | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.| www.thecenterps.org
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