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Happy Thursday Coachella Valley Seniors!
Our community thrives because of the people who live here, and we want to do a better job of sharing your stories. Whether you have been in the valley for decades, volunteer your time at a local center, or just have a unique hobby, we want to feature you in our weekly spotlight.
While you check out the comedy shows and wellness workshops lined up for this week, think about a neighbor who deserves a shoutout. Just hit reply to share your stories or restaurant recommendations with us.
✍️ Coachella Valley Writers Group | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 07/10 | More
Bring a notebook, meet other local writers, and spend the morning sharing ideas in a welcoming library setting.
📚 Short n' Sweet Book Club | Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory | Rancho Mirage | 07/11 | More
Discuss Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage during a one-hour Saturday morning book club.
🍨 IFH Fundraiser: Ice Cream Sundaes | 30025 Date Palm Drive | Cathedral City | 07/11 | More
Stop by for a $1 ice cream sundae and help support the Cathedral City Senior Center.
🤣 Jo Koy | Acrisure Arena | Palm Desert | 07/11 | More
Settle into an indoor arena seat for an 8 p.m. comedy show built around family, culture, and everyday life.
🧘 SomaticBliss Vibrations and Self-Healing Workshop | The Sound Bath Oasis | Palm Desert | 07/11 | More
Settle into a guided self-healing workshop with sound bath elements and a quieter wellness focus.
🀄 Chinese Mahjong Group | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 07/14 | More
Play, observe, or learn the basics of Chinese Mah Jong during a friendly Tuesday gathering.
🎨 BINGO | Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory | Rancho Mirage | 07/15 | More
Play a relaxed round of library BINGO during a midday community program.
🧶 Cardboard Loom | Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory | Rancho Mirage | 07/16 | More
Try a simple weaving project using a cardboard loom during an easygoing library craft session.
This Week: Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
Health worries can become heavier when someone does not have insurance, a regular doctor, or a clear place to turn. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine helps fill that gap with no-cost medical care for adults across the valley who are uninsured.
The Indio health center treats the whole person, including chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis, along with acute illnesses, preventive care, nutrition, and emotional health support. That kind of care can make a real difference for someone who has been putting off an appointment because the cost felt impossible.
The work also reaches beyond the clinic walls. Their homeless medical outreach teams bring care to unsheltered neighbors in the eastern Coachella Valley, with medical providers, social workers, translators, and volunteers working together in the field. It is practical, compassionate care delivered where people actually need it.
If you know someone who needs medical help but does not have insurance, this is a local resource worth sharing.
📞 760-342-4414
Want to be our next spotlight?
Reply to this email and tell us about yourself or someone in the valley doing something interesting.
This Week: La Quinta Cliffhouse, La Quinta
78250 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA
La Quinta Cliffhouse has the kind of setting that makes dinner feel like a real desert evening. The restaurant sits built into the cliffside near the La Quinta cove, with a warm dining room, a cozy patio, and mountain views that do half the work before the first course arrives.
The menu stays classic in a way that fits the room. You will find steak, pasta, fresh seafood, and a wine list built for a longer dinner, not a rushed plate. It is the sort of place where a table of friends can settle in, order something familiar but nicely done, and let the conversation carry the evening.
If you prefer to avoid the hottest part of the day, this is a good one to save for dinner. Let the sun drop, take the scenic drive, and make the meal the outing.
Got a favorite local haunt?
Reply and tell us where we should go for the best early bird special or the perfect sunset patio.
Taste of Summer starts July 23
Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage returns July 23 through August 16, with local restaurant specials and wristband deals that also raise money for nonprofits. It is a good one to mark now if you like dining out during the quieter summer stretch.
📍 Rancho Mirage
Senior heat costs are hitting hard
Extreme heat can be expensive, especially for older adults trying to manage air-conditioning bills on fixed incomes. Keep cooling centers, library hours, and senior-center options in mind before the hottest part of the day.
📍 Coachella Valley
🔗 kesq.com
County aging services can help
Riverside County Office on Aging offers programs for older adults and adults with disabilities, including meals, transportation help, utility assistance, caregiver support, and information referrals. Their Senior HelpLink is a useful place to start when you are not sure who to call.
📍 Riverside County
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Nominate a neighbor for our weekly spotlight feature.
Share your favorite restaurant and your go-to order.
Just hit reply to join the conversation.
Enjoy the desert blooms, CV. We'll see you next Thursday.👋
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