Sapphic Traffic in the Desert
LESBIANS OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE COACHELLA VALLEY
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The Center
The Center offers a monthly social, a tea dance and a sappho meetup for conversation and coffee. Please read the current newsletter for details. See link at the top of the page.
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Lesbians Embracing Aging
LEA offers a monthly zoom with various topics, a lunch or brunch meetup, a kitchen table meetup and a singles mingle meetup. Read the current newsletter for details.
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Satin and Soul
Get ready for a night of SATIN & SOUL—where smooth jazz meets soul, R&B, spoken word and a little Sunset magic. Acclaimed saxophonist Pamela Williams “The Saxtress” and U.S. Jazz Ambassador Sweet Baby J’ai come together for an intimate evening celebrating two women who have built careers by refusing to stay neatly inside the lines.
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Hiking
Hike Schedule Fridays are easy or beginner hikes. Tuesdays and Saturdays are moderate and hard. Details are sent by email 3 to 4 days before the hike. New hikers must sign a waiver. Signup for email notifications with hike details, updates, and cancellation notices.
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Walking
Join us for our weekly Wednesday walk! Details: - When: Every Wednesday at 8:00 AM - Location: Prescott Preserve - Parking: Park on Farrell Dr heading north, just past Mesquite Ave. The closest address to navigate to is 2497 Casitas Way, Sonora Sunrise, CA. - Route: 2-mile loop (mix of dirt and pavement) - Highlights: Keep an eye out for local wildlife—birds, turtles, and squirrels! What to Bring: - Water - Good walking or hiking shoes
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Movies
Movie Meetups Usually Wednesday mornings, Mary Pickford Theater Details are sent by email. Community movie mornings centered on women’s stories, chosen family, and relaxed conversation after the show.
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Featured Essay · by Kim Kieler
The Quiet Work of Change As it did for many, Tuesday night brought me relief. There was no violence at the polls. No manufactured crisis, no false flags used to justify emergency powers or the suspension of the midterm elections. Around the world, crowds celebrated in Australia, Canada, and Europe. Here at home, the celebration feels more muted. There is cautious optimism, but also anxiety about the next two months. So much damage can still be done. Still, I am heartened by the number of people who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Tired of the chaos, the cruelty, the endless noise.
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Regular Hangouts for Entertainment and Dancing
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The V-Lounge
V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar 600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Gerties
Gertie’s Salon & Bar 1122 E Tahquitz Canyon Way (off S Hermosa Dr), Palm Springs, CA 92262
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