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Happy Thursday Coachella Valley Seniors!
August is right around the corner, and we are officially in the deep groove of summer here in the valley. If you are like us, you are probably timing all your errands and outings for those early morning hours before the heat really sets in.
This week we have a full lineup of fun ways to stay cool, from indoor vintage browsing to early morning breakfast counters that have been around since the 1950s. We also have some great updates on local resources for seniors around town. Grab your cold drink of choice and take a look at what is coming up!
💃 Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 | Acrisure Arena | Palm Desert | 07/31–08/02 | More
See live ballroom performances, panels, exhibits, and familiar faces during the first fan convention.
🤣 Jessica Rosas | Chairman’s Lounge at Spotlight 29 Casino | Coachella | 07/31 | More
Hear sharp stories about relationships, culture, and everyday life during a seated comedy show.
🐾 PetSmart Adoption Event | PetSmart | Palm Desert | 08/01 | More
Meet adoptable pets and talk with Animal Samaritans about finding the right companion.
🍽️ Desert to Desert Dinner Experience | Lola Rose Grand Mezze | Palm Springs | 08/01 | More
Enjoy a one-night tasting menu from three chefs, with seatings beginning at 5 p.m.
🛍️ Palm Springs Vintage Market | The Pavilion | Palm Springs | 08/02 | More
Browse antiques, vintage clothing, décor, and midcentury finds inside the air-conditioned Pavilion.
🎹 International Classical Concerts | The Plaza Theatre | Palm Springs | 08/02 | More
Hear four-hand piano classics and new American works during a Sunday afternoon concert.
🐕 Dog Days of Summer Pet Food Drive | K9 Parent Training | Palm Desert | 08/02 | More
Bring your dog for a portrait while supporting Desert Paws Sanctuary’s food drive.
✍️ Poet’s Oasis Summer Session | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 08/05 | More
Bring a poem or listen during a supportive afternoon workshop led by local poets.
📰 Database Dive: Newspapers and Magazines | Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory | Rancho Mirage | 08/06 | More
Learn how to read newspapers and magazines online using free library services.
🎵 The Song Remembers When | Palm Desert Library | Palm Desert | 08/06 | More
Sing familiar favorites and enjoy music trivia supporting memory, cognition, and connection.
This Week: Jewish Family Service of the Desert
Sometimes the hardest part of aging at home is not one large emergency. It is the smaller things beginning to pile up: a missed ride, an empty refrigerator, a medical appointment, or too many quiet days without company.
Jewish Family Service of the Desert helps older adults across the Coachella Valley manage those moments. Despite the name, the organization serves the Jewish and general community, welcoming people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds.
JFS provides weekly check-in calls to isolated seniors, helps arrange food deliveries, and connects homebound residents with Friendly Visitor volunteers. Its JFS Express program also provides transportation to medical appointments and other medically necessary activities.
For older adults who need more support, case managers can help identify benefits, complete applications, find community resources, and access emergency financial assistance. The organization also runs Let’s Do Lunch, a social program with lectures, workshops, films, art projects, brain games, exercise, and entertainment.
If you or someone close to you could use a friendly call, transportation help, or guidance through a difficult situation, keep this number nearby.
📞 760-325-4088
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This Week: Keedy’s Fountain & Grill, Palm Desert
73-633 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA
Some restaurants try to look retro. Keedy’s Fountain & Grill does not have to try. The original Palm Desert location has been serving the Coachella Valley since 1957, and it still feels like the kind of breakfast counter where regulars know exactly what they are ordering before they sit down.
The hot cakes are the signature move, especially when breakfast calls for something simple, warm, and familiar. You will also find Keedy’s Fix, classic egg breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, and old-fashioned milkshakes.
Summer timing works nicely here. Keedy’s opens at 6 a.m. every day, so you can get breakfast, enjoy a little conversation, and finish before the worst of the heat arrives.
This is not the place for a complicated morning. It is the place for hot coffee, a reliable breakfast, and the feeling that some good local traditions are still going strong.
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Coachella considers a new senior bus
Coachella leaders are considering a dedicated senior transportation bus after residents raised concerns about aging vehicles, unreliable air conditioning, and ADA access. The proposed vehicle would serve the Coachella Senior Center and the new Siena senior housing community.
📍 Coachella
New memory care center opens this fall
Eisenhower Health’s new 20,000-square-foot Memory Care Center is scheduled to open this fall. Plans include adult day care, respite services for caregivers, and opportunities for older adults to interact with children at a neighboring childcare facility.
📍 Rancho Mirage
First responders ride the tram free
Qualified active first responders receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway throughout August. Up to four accompanying guests receive 25% off regular fares, and a valid first responder photo ID is required.
📍 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
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