One of the valley’s leading organizations, Women Leaders Forum (WLF), is pleased to announce its emergence from the pandemic as a stronger, more relevant and highly engaged member group. Founded by renowned and former Indian Wells city council member and Mayor Mary T. Roche, WLF is celebrating its 20th year with a renewed commitment to… Read more »
Desert Events
The annual “Life Without Limits” champagne luncheon returns in support of families who have a loved one with special needs such as cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, epilepsy and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. After postponing their 2020 and 2021 luncheons due to COVID, the United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) is excited… Read more »
One of our valley’s favorite events, the Desert Woman’s Show celebrates its 14th anniversary on Saturday, February 19, at the Classic Club in Palm Desert. While the location has changed, the promise of an engaging “girl’s day out” remains the same. Presented by Desert Vein & Vascular Institute, the festive event offers plenty of shopping… Read more »
World-Class Golf (and Fans!) Return
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- January/February 2022
This January, fans will gather in La Quinta for a week of live PGA golf and a spectator experience like no other at The American Express. The impact of those days will be felt throughout the year with the tournament’s continued support of local charities. Taking place January 20-23 at PGA WEST and La Quinta… Read more »
Join PRO in Celebrating 30 (plus one) Years
- By Parkinson’s Resource Organization
- November/December 2021
Forced to cancel the 2020 gala due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) is belatedly marking our 30th anniversary with a spectacular gala celebration to be held on December 11. The theme is “Pearls of Wisdom,” and the event will be held at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells.… Read more »
Distinct wines and exciting expeditions are being curated in preparation for Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine’s (CVVIM) VIMY Awards and WineLover’s Auction taking place Saturday, November 13 at Thunderbird Country Club. Presented by Desert Care Network and sponsored by Monte De Oro Winery and Vineyards, this year’s event will feature its greatest selection of unique… Read more »
It’s time to come together once again for this important community event to raise awareness and funds for Desert Cancer Foundation’s patient assistance programs, which provide financial support for cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment for residents of the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. Now in its 15th year, Paint El Paseo Pink will take place… Read more »
Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM), the valley’s only free primary care health clinic, is gearing up for its fifth annual fundraiser, The VIMY Awards & WineLover’s Auction, which will take place Saturday, November 13. This year’s event will feature the inaugural VIMY Award created to honor a significant contributor to health care in the… Read more »
Coming Together for the Greater Good
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- May/June 2021
Last fall, Christina Green organized 25 local farmers and artisans to deliver a farmers market for the Desert International Horse Park’s seasonal events. Then COVID restrictions changed, and so did the opportunity. In an effort not to let down her vendors, she reached out to local cities to find an alternate location. The first to… Read more »
Vaccines: Your Questions Answered
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- March/April 2021
In February, Desert Health hosted a livestream with Trilogy at the Polo Club featuring Desert Regional Medical Center’s Director of Pharmacy Services Tim Perlick, PharmD, MHA to answer your questions about vaccinations. As stated in a recent New York Times report, the evidence so far suggests that a full dose of the vaccine — with… Read more »
Are you looking to make 2021 one of your best years ever? Then the 2nd Annual CW3 CONFIDENCE Women + Wealth + Wellness Summit is for you. Taking place on January 21, 2021, the CW3 Summit is centered on seven keys of financial wellness and seven principles of self-care. This year’s event will be coming… Read more »
Join the 14th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink on Saturday, October 10, this year as a virtual walk for breast cancer awareness, benefiting the cancer care needs of local valley residents. People can choose to walk in their own community, or in public parks and surrounding areas, individually or as teams. Using social media, they… Read more »
UPDATE (3.1.20): ALL WANDERLUST EVENTS (Including Wellspring) CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- March/April 2020
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Coachella Valley Volunteers In Medicine (CVVIM), the Valley’s only free primary care health clinic, is gearing up for its fifth annual fundraiser, The VIMY Awards & WineLover’s Auction, which has been rescheduled for Friday, November 13. In recognition of CVVIM’s 10th anniversary, this year’s event will feature the VIMY Award created to honor a signifcant… Read more »
Brett Shoopman was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and is a golf professional at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Eight years ago, he discovered a suspicious mole that seemed to be growing. But it was under his shirt, not on his face, arms or legs, the typical locations golf pros check for skin cancer. … Read more »
Last month, wellness professionals and health fans gathered to learn more about the significant benefits of connecting to Earth’s energy through grounding at “Unearth Your Bliss.” Hosted by the Earthing company and sponsored by Desert Health®, the event featured Earthing founder Clint Ober, advocates Mariel Hemingway and Bobby Williams and energy therapist Melissa Yamaguchi. Attendees… Read more »
Mariel Hemingway is not only an iconic Academy Award nominated actor from a celebrated family; she is a prolific author, adventurist, eco activist, healthy lifestyle and mental health advocate, documentary producer, entrepreneur and speaker on mind-body-spirit optimization and purposeful living. On February 1, Hemingway will be joined by her life partner and co-author Bobby Williams… Read more »
Trilogy® at the Polo Club, one of the Coachella Valley’s fastest growing resort communities, is opening their doors and inviting all to attend Wellness Week January 14-18 presented by Desert Health®. The active lifestyle community whose tagline is Live Happier® is located off Avenue 52 (at Monroe) across from the Empire Polo Grounds. At the… Read more »
Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley announces its 8th Annual Women Who Rule Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. The highly anticipated event will honor the Coachella Valley’s most inspiring achievers, while benefiting the Women Leaders Forum’s Young Women Leaders (YWL) program. … Read more »
Mark your calendars Saturday, February 22, for the 13th anniversary of the Desert Woman’s Show and the Greater Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival taking place at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Palm Desert. Attended by thousands, the Desert Woman’s Show will offer dynamic daily fashion shows by Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis and a… Read more »