Do you find the whole dating scene frustrating and uncomfortable? Do you always manage to meet men that are totally wrong for you? Do you hate the games like "should I text now or wait 3 days"? Do you shy away from asking out the men you really want to date? Do you hesitate to ask upfront questions about sexual preferences, relationship goals or HIV status? If you want to be YOU and date men who are real in order to realize MUTUAL expectations, this is the intensive for you. Prepare to be challenged. Prepare to face your fears!

 

When:

Where: The Center @ 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr., 3rd Floor. Palm springs, CA

 

Please call 760-416-7790 to register or for more info. Space is limited. This is a three (3) day workshop

Get creative this summer at our LGBTQ+ Youth Summer Workshops continuing at Alianza Coachella Valley en la ciudad de Coachella!

 

 

Next session: August 19th | 2 PM - 3:30 PM

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Mark your calendars for our monthly Center Social happening @ Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret . Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM!

 

Let's celebrate community and friendship! Spread the word - this Happy Hour is for everyone!

 

Thanks to media partner, Sapphire Books for sponsoring! 

Baby pictures last Friday was a great success. Thank you all for connecting to us and others sharing your very own baby pictures. It was cute overload!

 

Let us see how you own the week’s theme by sharing your Fun Friday pic on our Fun Friday Facebook post, and use the hashtags #centerfunfriday and #thecenterps on your favorite social channels (links below) so we can follow the fun!

 

For this Friday the category is.... "FAVORITE ALBUM AND/OR ALBUM COVER". So dive into your music library and pick your very best favorite!

Headquartered in Palm Springs, Seaplane makes the best shirt at the party. Every shirt carries its name and limited production number. In a world full of the same old thing, Seaplane is a fresh new departure.

 

Produced by Logo TV Founder Matt Farber in partnership with the Palm Springs Cultural Center and benefiting the LGBT Community Center of the Desert (The Center), the Outlandish series will feature six iconic acts known in the LGBT and mainstream media for their cutting-edge wit and humor, including comedians Fran Drescher, Margaret Cho and Leslie Jordan; brand new shows from superstar drag legends  Coco Peru and Miss Richfield 1981, and the return of Randy Rainbow with a live band!

 

When: October 12 through November 24, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Where: Palm Spring Cultural Center (Camelot Theaters). Palm Springs, CA

 

For more information about Outlandish 2019 or to buy tickets, please click HERE

HARC wants you to take the call for the Coachella Valley Community Health Survey. The calls will be made by Kent State University and your responses will be 100% confidential. They will ask you questions about your health, demographics & needs. A weekly winner will WIN $100!. Click on the image to download the flyer.

Boots in Squares is back with their season's classes where everyone is welcome: LGBTQ, straight, singles, couples. No experience needed. No partner needed - They supply experienced dancers. These classes takes place in a friendly environment that is perfect for socialization, making friends and of course, dancing!.

 

Boots in Squares, Coachella Valley’s premier LGBTQ square dance club is one of the top three largest clubs in the IAGSDC (International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs).  

 

When: Starting Monday, Sep 9 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm 

Where: Cathedral City Senior Center | 37-171 West Buddy Rogers Ave, across Hwy 111 from City Hall and Mary Pickford Theater 

Cost: First two classes are FREE, then $6 per class. *New students can register through September 23, 2019 

 

For more information please call 760-914-4907 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Also you can check their website at Boots in Square

The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series is the premier program of ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, the leading national nonprofit organization with the mission to end prostate cancer.

 

The 2019 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk - Coachella Valley features a 5K run/walk, Kids' Superhero Dash for Dad, and virtual Snooze for Dudes program. Stick around for the family-friendly post-race celebration. Run/walk participants will receive shirts, free food and prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer.

 

When: Saturday, September 14, 2019 | 7:00 am

Where: Palm Desert Civic Center | 43900 San Pablo Ave. Palm Desert, CA

 

ZERO is proud to partner with Desert Medical Imaging to end prostate cancer.

Now in its fourth year, this conference offers an open discussion on improving the lives of older HIV patients. It’s been found that HIV patients age faster with certain potentially deadly conditions like heart disease appearing earlier. Come learn more specifics about these important topics!

 

When: Wednesday, Sep 18 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Joslyn Senior Center - 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA

 

Each topic is 30 minutes plus 15 min Q&A. RSVP requested for lunch, transportation and/or ASL services. Lunch will be included

 

Please RSVP to JP Allen by phone 760-992-0440 or email him This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.