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Happy Thursday Coachella Valley Seniors!
There is something special about the valley when the summer quiet sets in, even if it means we are all racing to find the best air conditioning. If you are looking for an excuse to get out of the house without spending the afternoon sweating, you are in luck.
From a great breakfast stop in Rancho Mirage to some relaxing music sessions, our local spots are keeping things lively. We hope this week's lineup gives you a few good reasons to enjoy a change of scenery. See you around town!
🎤 Terry Fator | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino | Indio | 06/20 | More
Enjoy comedy, music, celebrity impressions, and ventriloquism from the America’s Got Talent winner.
💻 Tech Tutor: Basic Technology Assistance | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 06/22 | More
Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop questions for one-on-one help with basic technology tasks.
🎨 Adult Craft: Felt Flower Pot Bookmark | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 06/22 | More
Make a flower-themed felt bookmark in a beginner-friendly craft workshop with materials provided.
🎸 Guitar League | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 06/23 | More
Bring your love of music to a relaxed gathering with local guitar players, gear talk, and shared tips.
🧘 Slow Flow Yoga | La Quinta Wellness Center | La Quinta | 06/23 | More
Move through a gentle yoga class focused on stretching, breathing, and a slower evening pace.
✍️ Poetry Club @ The WMML | Welwood Murray Memorial Library | Palm Springs | 06/24 | More
Share poems, listen to local writers, and take part in a supportive afternoon writing circle.
🀄 Chinese Mah Jong Open Play @ Mizell | Mizell Center | Palm Springs | 06/24 | More
Join an afternoon of open-play Chinese Mah Jong at Mizell, free and open to non-members.
🐢 Performer: Wonders of Wildlife | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 06/25 | More
Meet animal ambassadors and learn about wildlife, nature, conservation, and the joy of reading.
🎶 Paul Villalobos | Chairman’s Lounge at Spotlight 29 Casino | Coachella | 06/25 | More
Hear upbeat live music in an intimate lounge setting, with doors at 5 p.m. and free admission.
🤠 Caliente Country Nights | Agave Caliente Terraza | Cathedral City | 06/25 | More
Enjoy country music, line dancing, prizes, and a lively Thursday evening on the Terraza.
This Week: Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley
Memory loss can change a household quietly at first. A missed appointment, a repeated question, a familiar routine that suddenly feels harder. Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley exists for those moments, offering local support for people living with cognitive impairment and for the families and care partners walking beside them.
The Palm Desert nonprofit provides education, support groups, social programs, and practical guidance for Coachella Valley families navigating dementia and memory loss. Their work stays close to home, which matters when families are trying to make sense of new questions, changing responsibilities, and the emotional weight that comes with caring for someone they love.
What makes this kind of help so important is that it gives people a place to start. Whether you are noticing early changes, already caring for a spouse or parent, or simply trying to understand what support is available, Alzheimer’s Coachella Valley offers a local door to knock on before things feel overwhelming.
If memory loss has touched your household, or someone close to you, keep this resource nearby.
📞 760-776-3100
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This Week: Si Bon, Rancho Mirage
40101 Monterey Avenue, Suite E5, Rancho Mirage, CA
Si Bon is one of those Rancho Mirage restaurants that makes breakfast feel like a small vacation. The Belgian bistro serves weekday breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. and weekend brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., which gives you plenty of room to plan around the heat instead of racing it.
The menu has the kind of comfort that works for a slow morning. There are Belgian waffles, homemade crêpes, eggs Benedict, omelets, and a Belgian-style breakfast with eggs, cubed fries, bacon or sausage, and Si Bon focaccia. It feels familiar enough to be easy, but just different enough to make the outing feel special.
If you go later in the day, the restaurant also has lunch, dinner, happy hour, and dessert menus, so it does not have to be only a breakfast stop. But in this weather, an early table sounds like the smartest move.
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ShortFest returns to Palm Springs June 23
Palm Springs International ShortFest returns June 23 through 29 at the Festival Theaters. The city says it is one of the largest short-form cinema showcases in North America, which makes it a good indoor summer plan for film lovers.
📍 Festival Theaters, Palm Springs
Hot days are hitting fixed-income seniors hard
KESQ recently reported on how valley seniors are using cooling centers to stay safe while managing high electricity costs. It is a timely reminder to check on neighbors, keep cooling-center options handy, and take the heat seriously before it becomes an emergency.
📍 Coachella Valley
🔗 kesq.com
Palm Springs summer reading is underway
Palm Springs Public Library’s summer reading program is underway, with books, prizes, and programming for all ages. Even if you are well past school-age reading logs, it is a nice excuse to make the library part of your summer routine.
📍 Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
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