Lesbians of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Outings and Events
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The entity that is the forest absorbs us.
Below, the roots of the trees reach out to each other.
Mies of mycelium tendrils carry nutrients from old to younger trees.
Carry warnings of drought or insects.
The forest senses and adjusts.
Arms of oaks stretch farther up, and below the dappled sunlight like stained glass on the pavement.
Canada geese hiss and protect their young crossing in front of us.
Mom in front, then the kids, and then Dad.
The teenage kids are about to lose their own, grow feathers, and fly.
New lives, old lives in the forest
The complex wisdom of life, adjusting, flowing, always creating,
The complex wisdom of the forest, adjusting, flowing, always creating,
The river has swelled this morning; it rained last night.
Large fish surface and chase flies.
A doe watches quietly, hidden in trees.
The old snags are alive with insects, and the flickas feast.
The forest shelters, feeds, and protects all within.
The forest reaches into us, returns us to wonder, to joy.
It brings us into communion with it, reminding us of how minor and temporary our thoughts are.
It reminds us to be respectful, that we are part of this web of life, and that to destroy it is to destroy ourselves.
Have a good week ... Kim
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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
Oubaitori
Oubaitori embodies the spirit of not comparing oneself. The word itself is a beautiful metaphor. Oubaitori is usually written with four kanji characters: 桜梅桃李. Each individual character represents a different kind of blossom: cherry, apricot, peach and plum. All are different, and all are remarkable in their own way, without needing comparisons. Just like trees bloom differently, so too do humans.
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Sound Bath
Grant Writer Wanted
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48th National Women’s Music Festival June 20-23, 2024 Madison
Cork Women's Fun Weekend
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1. Three church ladies find meaning in their lives amid a devastating natural disaster in “The Sandwich Ministry”
https://hollywoodtimes.net/three-church-ladies-find-meaning-in-their-lives-amid-a-devastating-natural-disaster-in-the-sandwich-ministry/
2. “Prodigal Daughter” an inspiring account of an undocumented immigrant woman’s reconciliation with her family
https://hollywoodtimes.net/prodigal-daughter-inspiring-account-undocumented-immigrant-womans-reconciliation-family/
3. A play with a new perspective on celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo opens on the East Side at the Casa 0101 Theater
https://hollywoodtimes.net/a-play-with-a-new-perspective-on-celebrated-mexican-artist-frida-kahlo-opens-on-the-east-side-at-the-casa-0101-theater/
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Women’s History
Women, We Should Know
Julia Morgan was an American architect and engineer. She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career. She is best known for her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California.
Although Morgan was highly respected as an architect, not much is known about her personal life. She was never married and had no known romantic relationships.
Ahead of Her Time: California Icon Julia Morgan | National Trust for Historic Preservation (savingplaces.org)
When we work together and support each other, we change the world
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SportyChicks Tuesdays at Impala Bar & Grill in downtown Palm Springs!
WNBA games on the big screen.
Join us at Impala Bar & Grill for an action-packed week of women’s sports! We can't wait to see you there!
Enjoy Taco Tuesday ALL DAY with $3 crunchy beef tacos, $4 street tacos, and $4 well margaritas! Take advantage of our Happy Hour food and drink specials available from 3 PM to 7 PM.
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Easy/Moderate Hikes - Hikes will resume again in Sept/Oct when the weather cools down.
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2024 Walks - Wednesday and Friday this week- 8:00 am
Prescott Preserve
2700 E Mesquite Avene
I am away for the summer. Some of the other walkers may be there. Email me if you want a contact number
kim@lesbiansps.com
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Saturday June 15, 2024 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM
June 19, or Juneteenth, represents Independence Day for African Americans. People across the country recognize and honor this day by celebrating the emancipation of people who were enslaved dating back to June 19, 1865.
This year’s Juneteenth event will be an array of educational fun, cultural activities, food and live entertainment produced by the leaders in our Coachella Valley community, and outside organizations.
Location:
James O. Jessie
Desert Highland Unity Center
480 Tramview Rd.
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Sat, Jun 15 | Palm Springs
IRENE TU at the REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY
Irene Tu is an LA-based stand-up comedian, actor and writer. Paste Magazine praised Irene’s “quick wit, relaxed stage presence, and hilariously off-the-wall observations.Buy Tickets
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Sunset Music & Comedy Festival
Nov 9th
Early bird tickets on sale until May 31st
Use promocode EarlySunset for 15% off
Don't miss out!! Tickets for the Palm Springs Sunset Music & Comedy Fest this November are on sale now at a special Mental Health Month discount. Limited-time offer: secure your spot and a dose of future fun!
www.sweetbabyjai.com
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Book and Movie Salon/Club -
2023/24 Schedule 2nd Mondays 5:30 pm
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!
More beautiful for Having Been Broken directed by Nicole Conn, 2019 June
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Writers Support Group - Fri - June th at 10:30 am on Zoom
Kafka’s famous proclamation that “a book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us.”
Where we can set aside time to write and encourage each other.
Please register if you are interested.
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For this month’s seminar information and to register HERE
For more information, events, updates and to sign up for email notifications on
Planning Ahead For LGBTQ Seniors | PALS (palsinthedesert.com)
9:30 to 11 am. 3rd Saturday
September thru June
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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.
Please register via the following link. Looking forward to your joining us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoceCprT8sEtS8CE9CKHzOVvnxbTZvGsf4
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Creating a community that looks out for each other.
Every Saturday 6pm via Zoom
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Coachella Valley Derby Girls
Upcoming Dates
Sat, May 18, 2024, 7:30pm
Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 7:30pm
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 7:30pm
Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 7:30pm
Location
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N Gene Autry Trl
Palm Springs, CA
(760) 778-6262
Directions
Price
$10.00
Next Bout May 18th
Coachella Valley Derby Girls - Valley Voice Media Calendar (thepalmspringspost.com)
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Lesbians Embracing Aging
Lesbians Embracing Aging: An Introduction
The mission of LEA is to encourage and assist LBTQIA women with healthy aging by creating
support networks of socialization, information, and healthcare.
We are forming a hub of LBTQIA Women and allies willing to help one another navigate the
changes and challenges of aging and help make the myriad of available services more accessible.
Please join us for our next meeting as we make progress toward our goals.
If you would like more information, be on our email list or join us for our next meeting TBA Please send an email to
LEAofCoachellaValley@gmail.com
The LEA women:
Kelly Watson, Lauren Nile, Barbara Tyler, Rita Gonzales, Kate Ullman, Ronni Sanlo
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Evening Chat Group 5:30pm to 7 pm Every Wednesday
LIDS (Lesbians In The Desert) Wednesday evenings, 5:30 pm - 7ish — join us for a lively Zoom chat, catch up with friends, and make new ones! Open to Lesbians in and out of the Coachella Valley — California — all 50 States — and beyond. Please email NurseJaynes@yahoo.com to receive the invite with Zoom meeting ID & Passcode. Bring a friend! Hosted by Cindy T, Crickett, & Jayne
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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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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