I posted this to Townsq last week, but it seems to have disappeared. I feel that these sort of questions should be honestly answered and not avoided.
The Master’s Association has replaced their lollipop lights with sleek, modern and efficient lighting. Why can’t Casas do the same?
Continue reading “The Lollipop Lights and Our Reserves”If you play an instrument, or sing, at any level, you know how much fun it is to get together with others. The Desert Breezes Yacht Club Orchestra meets infrequently, but almost every week.
Continue reading “Music Group Meetings”The Ladies Lunch Group meets monthly at dining spots around the Valley. Fine dining and lively discussion are guaranteed. They meet year around.
If you are interested in more information about the Ladies’ Lunch Group, please contact Sheila Kerby by phone or text at 323-893-5770. Hope to see you soon.
Continue reading “The Ladies Lunch Group”Knitters, crochet aficionados, crafters, etc.: the Knitting Group has taken some time off with no meetings planned for July, but we will be back August 2 and welcome all, from experienced to beginners. The Knitting Group meets every Wednesday at the clubhouse, 1:30-3:30 pm.
We always enjoy sharing our progress on projects and encourage you to come join us.
We look forward to seeing you August 2nd.
If you would like more information, contact Sheila Kerby, 323-893-5770.
Continue reading “The Knitting Club”There has been a consistent group of tennis enthusiasts at Desert Breezes for many years. During the Summer, they meet as early as possible on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and play until it gets too hot. During the season (October through June), they add Sunday mornings, and play from 7:30am to 9:30am.
Continue reading “Tennis – Desert Breezes”Tai Chi was first offered in Desert Breezes during the Covid shutdown of tennis and the gym. It was a popular choice for an older crowd, not physically taxing but meant to improve balance and stability.
Coachella Valley offers a few choices for Tai Chi including Sunnylands every Saturday and the Joslyn Center three days a week. These are good programs and the Joslyn Center classes are geared towards older adults.
What sets Desert Breezes Tai Chi apart is:
Desert Breezes Book Club – The Desert Breezes Book Club meets monthly to discuss the book we read during the month. Each meeting starts at 7 pm with some social conversation and then we get into the book. All readers, be they avid or recreational, are welcome to join us!
Continue reading “Book Club – Readers Welcome”A message from our departing Board Members: Jill Callahan Knoff & Ian Delaroche.
A message from our departing Board Members:
It’s been a privilege and honor to serve the community as a board member alongside our colleagues on this and last year’s board. They have all served selflessly. We learned a lot! One of the most important things we learned is what serving means and how everyone plays a role. Here are ways we can ALL serve beyond the obvious volunteering for the board or a committee. Here’s our top ten list:
In conclusion, we are better together when we serve one another. How will you serve?
March, 2023 – Jill Callahan Knoff & Ian Delaroche
Learn New things about living in the Coachella Valley!
Did you know 
If you have a Bank of America credit or debit card, you can get FREE ADMISSION into the Living Desert and the Palm Springs Art Museum on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month? Simply present your bank card and photo I.D. at the ticket counter. Discount is valid for the card holder only. And, remember, admission is always FREE at the Palm Springs Art Museum on Thursday evenings from 5PM to 8 PM. No reservations are necessary and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have a valid Riverside County Library Card, you can check-out a pass for FREE admission into California State Parks? Vehicle-day use passes can be checked out in the same way one checks out a book. Generally, they are valid for a two-week period and they allow access to over 200 parks, lakes, beaches and mountains in the State Parks system. Closest participating libraries are: Palm Desert Public Library, 73-300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert and La Quinta Public Library, 78-275 Calle Tampico, La Quinta.
Coachella Valley has its first (and only) new and wholly-independent bookstore? Modestly named “The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs”, the bookshop opened last November and is owned and operated by Paul Carr and Sarah Lacy with help from her two daughters, aged 9 and 11, who helped design the category headers for the bookshelves along with holiday designs for the store’s windows. The store is located at 180 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs. You can order books by telephone: (760) 935-6467 or online: www.bestbookstore.com (online orders offer free shipping). For further questions, feel free to reach out to them via email: hello@bestbookstore.com
:Meet Suki and Newman, the newest canine residents of Desert Breezes. Suki and Newman moved from Whidbey Island, Washington, in December to Via Magellan along with their owners Carol and Dennis Colar. Both Suki and Newman are pure bred boxers. Newman was a rescue dog named after the mail deliverer character on the popular TV series, Seinfeld and will be 9 years old on February 14th. If you remember the character in reference was always met by “Oh Newman” whenever he made an appearance and, as boxers tend to be goofballs the Colar family unanimously voted on the name. Suki was purchased from a breeder and her birthday is November 15, 2020 and she is 2 years old. Suki’s name is Japanese and it means “one who is loved”.
The Colars adore both their dogs and they have had a love of boxers for their entire married life. They were drawn to the playful and goofy nature that this breed demonstrates and their previous boxers were always great companions to their children growing up. Suki and Newman do require a lot of exercise so you will see Carol and Dennis walking the dogs all over the complex greeting neighbors and adjusting to their new environment. The house Carol and Dennis purchased has an exceptionally large side and back yard so the dogs can run and play while safely confined to their own property. The dogs love to eat anything given to them and look forward to their daily Milk Bones treats.
Carol is now retired but her last job was Manager of a Non-Profit organization that provided transportation to seniors in need on Whidbey Island. Dennis still works as a Sales Manager for Parallels, a large software company located in Bellevue, Washington. The Colars are a welcome addition to our community and they look forward to meeting all our residents. When you see Suki and Newman out walking feel free to introduce yourselves and greet the dogs. They may be large but they are just big playful puppies at heart.
