Sponsored Events
Desert Classic
January 16-20, 2019
The PGA Tournament is celebrating 60 years and will continue to offer an enhanced fan experience by providing three amazing on-course fan venues, high energy concerts after golf on Friday (Sammy Hagar) and Saturday (Bad Company) nights on the PGA WEST driving range and world class PGA TOUR golf headlined by tournament ambassador Phil Mickelson and defending champion Jon Rahm. PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club. Tickets $30 and available at Desert-Classic.com.
Women Leaders Forum’s Women Who Rule
January 25, 2019
Presented by Desert Regional Medical Center. Raise a toast – and college scholarships – for Young Women Leaders while honoring dynamic community leaders at this celebratory luncheon. Champagne reception/silent auction start 11am. Agua Caliente Resort. (760) 837.7222. www.wlfdesert.org. Read more here.
Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo
January 26, 2019
Join runners, walkers and health enthusiasts for the 10K, 5K, and 1K Fun Run or simply come for the EXPO featuring over 100 vendors including the Pet Pavilion and Lifestream blood drive. Stay for the 1st Annual Health and Wellness Luncheon honoring Desert Health’s Lauren Del Sarto and United Way of the Desert’s Kristal Granados. Races begin at 8am; luncheon begins at 12pm and tickets are $30. Register at www.PalmSpringsHealthRun.com (760) 409.1530. Read more here.
19th Annual Palm Desert Senior Games & International Sports Festival
February 7 – 10, 2019
The first California senior games of the season include the team events of soccer and volleyball, and individual competition in table tennis, 9-hole golf, track & field, race walking and the most popular of the sports, pickleball. Registration open through January for those ages 35 and up. www.DesertSeniorGames.org or (760) 568.2560.
Indio Senior Center Health Fair
February 12, 2019
Free flu shots, balance testing, blood pressure, nutrition services, giveaways, refreshments and more will be offered at this free event from 9am – 12:30pm at the Indio Senior Center. 45-700 Aladdin St. For information call Sylvia Tenorio (760) 668.0395.
Affair of the Heart
February 14, 2019
This free community education and screening event hosted by Desert Regional Medical Center offers guest speakers, lectures on heart conditions, treatment options and prevention, as well as free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. (800) 491.4990.
WineLover’s Auction
February 16, 2019
Presented by Desert Care Network, this signature event features a wine reception and dinner to benefit Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine. Silent and live auctions feature wine and wine-themed baskets, travel and entertainment, art, jewelry and much more! www.WineLoversAuction.com
12th Annual Desert Woman’s Show
February 16, 2019
One day only at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort from 10am to 5pm. Fashion shows include Pete Carlson’s with spring arrivals of golf and tennis attire and Macy’s. Guest speakers include Michael Klaper, MD, and life coach, Lynda Reid, author of The Little Book of MORE. Complimentary general admission tickets available online at www.DesertWomansShow.com courtesy of Desert Care Network while supplies last. Diana@MarloProductions.com. Read more here.
12th Annual Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine
February 16, 2019
Formerly Taste of the Valley, this year’s event features your favorite restaurants including Mastro’s, Eight4Nine, Roy’s Hawaiian, Panera Bread, California Pizza Kitchen, Wildest Greens, Daniel’s Table and much more! Tastings and live entertainment sponsored by Big Rock Pub. At the Desert Woman’s Show 11am to 4pm at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort. Tickets are $20 in advance available at GreaterPalmSpringsFoodandWine.com. Read more here.
Wellness Worth Watching
February 20, 2019
The Mindfulness Movie presented by Eisenhower Health and Desert Health. Learn about the scientific research on the benefits – and the increasing acceptance – of mindfulness for brain health. Annenberg Health Sciences Building at Eisenhower, Rancho Mirage. Doors open 1:30pm; Movie 2-4pm. $5.00. RSVP recommend but not required: (760) 423.4855. reservations@eisenhowerhealth.org (cash only at the door).
11th Annual Trilogy La Quinta Health Fair
February 23, 2019
This festive and free event is open to the public and presented by Desert Health®. A variety of Coachella Valley health professionals will offer demonstrations, samples and product information. Raffle tickets for thousands in prizes available for $1 each to benefit Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine. 9am to 12pm. 60-750 Trilogy Pkwy (off Ave. 60) La Quinta (760) 702.3037.
Wellness Worth Watching
March 20, 2019
Queen of the Sun presented by Eisenhower Health and Desert Health takes us on a profound journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the struggles and solutions facing beekeepers, scientists and philosophers. Annenberg Health Sciences Building at Eisenhower, Rancho Mirage. Doors open 1:30pm; Movie 2-4pm. $5. RSVP (760) 423.4855
Wellness Worth Watching
April 24, 2019
Walk with Me presented by Eisenhower Health and Desert Health is a cinematic journey into the world of mindfulness and the Zen Buddist Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Annenberg Health Sciences Building at Eisenhower, Rancho Mirage. Doors open 1:30pm; Movie 2-4pm. $5. RSVP (760) 423.4855.
Desert Health Wellness Awards
May 22, 2019
The S Rancho Mirage
6pm – 9pm
Nominations now open for the 2019 Wellness Awards honoring those in our community moving health and wellness forward. The festive celebration features creative cuisine; guest speakers author Mimi Kirk and integrative doctor William Grimm, DO; awards presentation and many healthy goodies to take home. To submit nominations, click here.
For sponsorship and tickets ($95), contact Lauren@DesertHealthNews.com (760) 238.0245. Read more here.
