L Spot Living: Events, Groups & Clubs

There are thousands of lesbian women in the desert - isn't it time we get together? Special events that are lesbian oriented or LGBT friendly are listed here. If you are looking to get more women involved in your project, group or club, list it here in our Living Section Directory. This is the place to find social groups and clubs, classes, and more.

 

Monthly Women's Mixer

Wednesday, December 21st
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Mango Palm Springs (formally DINKS)

2080 North Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs CA 92262
(760) 327-76762

Come and hang out, make some new friends and check out the new digs at Studio M. Bring your business cards because you never know who you might meet, as there are new women coming to the LSpot everytime. Word has it, the LSpot is "where the women are". (Click on picture above to see more pixs of last month's mixer.)

Cost is $10 at the door with a portion of the proceeds going to Operation Safe House.

In business for nearly 20 years and with shelters in Riverside and Thousand Palms, Operation SafeHouse is well equipped to handle runaway, homeless and other youth in crisis.

 

  • Ongoing Events
  • Groups & Clubs
  • Classes
  • Misc.
Ongoing Events

Golden Rainbow Senior Center - Women's Program

Texas Hold-Em: Mondays 1pm - 4pm
Bridge: Intermediate - Mondays from 9am - noon. Beginners - Thursdays 9:30am - noon

Ongoing for men and women
Tai Chi: Wednesdays 10am
Bingo: Thursdays 1:30pm - 4:30pm,

Suggested donation $2.00 members / $5.00 non-members. To RSVP and get directions, call Jeanne at (760) 770-5524

Website: www.goldenrainbowseniorcenter.org

1st Wednesdays Art Walk in Palm Springs

RECOGNIZED AS THE COOLEST, HIPPEST ART DISTRICT IN THE DESERT, BACKSTREET ART DISTRICT in south Palm Springs has monthly art openings, showing new and exciting original contemporary & modern art. The work will reflect both established and emerging nationally & internationally known artists from around the country. Most venues serve refreshments & snacks.

Participants include: Backstreet Art Studios, Dezart One Gallery, Dezart Studio, Trevor Goss/Silverman Gallery, Slaughterhouse Gallery, and Studio 13

Contact: Kim Chasen or Downs of Dezart One Studio (760) 328-1440
Backstreet Art District is located off of HWY 111 on Cherokee Way (behind the Mercedes dealership, 2 blocks from the Parker Hotel)

Weekly Cancer Networking Group

Gilda's Club is now offereing three cancer support groups: one for cancer patients, one for caregivers, and a children's group. All three groups meet every Thursday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Gilda's Club will be the only agency in the Coachella Valley offering services in the evening for working families and individuals who are dealing with cancer.

For more info: 760-770-5678
Gilda's Club Desert Cities: 67-625 E. Palm Canyon Dr., #7A ~Cathedral City, CA 92234
Website: www.gildasclubdesertcities.org

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)

Group for women 60+. Our local chapter of this nationwide group is growing.

For information call Ruth at (760) 318-6794.

 

Groups & Clubs

Desert Dyners

Desert Dyners is a lesbian social club that meets for mixers, dancing, dinners, golf and much more in the Coachella Valley. P.O. Box 5072, Palm Springs, CA 92263-5072

Phone: 760.202-6645
Email:
info@desertdyners.com
Website:
www.desertdyners.com

Desert Women For Equality

The "We Care" Free Mobile Mammogram Program serves the uninsured/underinsured women of Coachella Valley. If you are over 40 without health insurance, call and make an appointment. Or, if you want to help pay for a woman's mammogram, send a donation. We need volunteers too!

Address: 555 S. Sunrise Way, Suite 212E, Palm Springs, Ca 92264
Phone:
760-325-4701
Website: www.desertwomenforequality.com

Golden Rainbow Senior Center

Our local LGBT Senior Center is looking to expand their women's programming. Please call Jeanne at (760) 770-5524 to express your ideas, find out what is happening and get involved.

Website: www.goldenrainbowseniorcenter.org

Palm Springs Lesbian Moms Meetup - Group

A new social contact and get-together group forming in the desert.

Website: www.meetup.com/The-Palm-Springs-Lesbian-Moms-Meetup-Group

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)

Coachella Valley Chapter formed in May 2008 - We are a national network of old lesbians over age 60 working to confront ageism in our communities and our country. We use education and public discourse as our primary tools. Our national organization is directed by a Steering Committee that works to form and support local groups who will work in their own communities. We hold biennial National Gatherings allowing us to come together to share experiences and ideas and recharge our energies for the tasks at hand.

Email: info@oloc.org
Mailing address:
OLOC, P.O. Box 5853, Athens, OH 45701
Website: www.oloc.org

100 Women

Local Women Unite to Raise Money and Awareness About Women and Children with HIV/AID The Desert AIDS Project has successfully launched a new major donor program, 100 Women, to support its development of community and medical services for woman and children living with HIV/AIDS.

Website: www.desertaidsproject.org/100women

Rainbow Women

Rainbow Women is an all woman's group here in the desert. We offer fun, imaginative events & social activities at a variety of venues - it's a great way to make new friends and do some fun things. Please join us! The majority of our events are in the mid-east valley. We are a no membership fee club. To be added to our ever growing list just send your name, phone and email address to Rainbowdeann@aol.com or call 760-772-8717 for more info.

 

Classes

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Misc.

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Note: The listings in the "Upcoming Events," "Ongoing Events," "Groups and Clubs," and "Classes" sections are not sponsored by nor directly affiliated with L Spot Palm Springs, unless specifically stated. These notices have been sent in by the hosts and/or producers of the events or group, and have been approved for publication on the L Spot for promotion to the women's community. Non-profit and Not-for-profit group and event listings are free of charge. The cost for other listings is $20 per month. To submit a notice for your group or event, contact: editor@lspotpalmsprings.com