Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley (WLF) announces its 7th Annual Women Who Rule Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser on Friday, January 25. The highly anticipated event sponsored by Desert Care Network and honoring the Coachella Valley’s most inspiring leaders will take place at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. WLF President… Read more »
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CancerPartners, the local nonprofit that offers emotional and educational support to all those in the Coachella Valley touched by cancer, will hold the second edition of The Passions Ball: An Evening of Heart and Soul—the exciting new fundraising gala inaugurated last year—on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Taking place at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort… Read more »
No Time for Exercise?
- Brought to you by the American Heart Association
- September/October 2018
In honor of the American Heart Association’s 25th Annual Heart Walk coming up November 17, we want to get you moving. When you can’t seem to make time for a full workout, try these American Heart Association no-sweat ways to simply move more. Grab the leash and walk your dog. Your body — and your… Read more »
Get to Know Our Valley’s Naturopathic Doctors
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- September/October 2018
Curious about what naturopathic doctors do? October 7-13 is your time to discover as we celebrate the 6th annual Naturopathic Medicine Week sponsored by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). During the week, naturopathic clinics in our valley will offer open houses, special events and drawings, and encourage you to stop by, ask questions,… Read more »
Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF) is proud to present the 12th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, October 13, at The Gardens on El Paseo! Proceeds raised from Paint El Paseo Pink support the DCF mission to assist uninsured and underinsured Coachella Valley and local surrounding community residents in need… Read more »
Wellspring Brings a World of Wellness
- By Lauren Del Sarto
- September/October 2018
Wellspring, a first-of-its-kind gathering featuring the world’s leading wellness innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies, takes place October 26-28 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The three-day event is packed with 150 transformational classes, treatments, lectures and workshops across multiple categories including fitness, holistic medicine, health, social change and conscious capitalism. Open to everyone interested in… Read more »
The Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge 6k Run/Walk returns on Saturday, October 27, to Palm Springs. If you are looking for a challenge, this event is unlike any other. For over 32 years, people have been coming to Palm Springs in October to take on this ultimate incline which starts at 400’ elevation and… Read more »
Health and wellness industry leaders gathered in May at the Cambria Gallery to celebrate past Desert Health Wellness Award nominees. Networking, healthy nosh, and vibrant enthusiasm ensued as plans for the 2019 Wellness Awards were unveiled. The Greater Palm Springs CVB was also on hand to present their Live Your Wellest campaign launching later this year.… Read more »
Coachella Valley’s HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities) is proud to announce the third annual Workplace Wellness Awards luncheon to be held June 7 at the Classic Club in Palm Desert. The Workplace Wellness Awards recognize exemplary organizations that prioritize employee health and wellness and encourage others to do the same. Organizations of all… Read more »
The “how” of happiness isn’t that tough, says Sonja Lyubomirsky, psychology professor at the University of California, Riverside, and author of The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness. Her research shows that happiness not only feels good; it is good. Happier people have more stable marriages, stronger immune systems, higher incomes, and more… Read more »
The final presentation in the 2018 Cambria Health by Design Speaker Series takes place Tuesday, April 3, at the Cambria Gallery on Cook Street from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. In light of the opioid epidemic, which has everyone in our country seeking alternatives to medication… Read more »
Alzheimers Coachella Valley (ACV), the new community-based nonprofit organization now open at the Berger Foundation Center, launched a new innovative support group called “Traveling the Journey Together.” The first-of-its kind program includes both the person diagnosed with dementia and the care-partner. The eight-week series is facilitated by Edie Keller, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and co-founder… Read more »
Changing Our Community and World
- By Rod Hendry
- March/April 2018
Nelson Mandela is often quoted as saying, “Education is the greatest weapon you can use to change the world.” There is a non-profit in the Coachella Valley that bases its purpose and existence upon this belief. Ten years ago, led by the vision of Jan Oliphant, the Cal State University Associates was established. Our primary… Read more »
The Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley (WLF) is proud to announce the honorees for its 6th Annual “Women Who Rule” Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser presented by Desert Regional Medical Center. On Friday, January 26, at Agua Caliente Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, four deserving women will be honored for their extraordinary community… Read more »
For a complete list of season events, visit Sponsored Events! The Cambria Health by Design Speaker Series launched in November with integrative doctor Joe Scherger, MD, speaking on how to reverse – and end – Alzheimer’s. Scherger spoke to a full house, all of whom took home life-changing information on maintaining a healthy brain through… Read more »
It’s hard to beat the beauty of the Coachella Valley in the spring, with glorious flowers of all colors painting our desert landscape and infusing our home with life and beauty. On Saturday, April 7, our valley will be filled with a different kind of flower as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held at… Read more »
On Saturday, March 3, the Jim Cook Day of Hope for Diabetes® returns for a day of information and education that is open to all – and free. Sponsored by the Desert Diabetes Club, the event includes a product fair showcasing the latest technology and treatments for persons with diabetes, along with a variety of… Read more »
February has long been recognized as American Heart Month. Many things have changed since the initial proclamation in 1963. Unfortunately, one thing that has not is that heart disease is still the leading cause of death of Americans. Major inroads have been made during this time, with an emphasis on increased awareness, prevention and treatment.… Read more »
More activities, more food, more wine, more entertainment and even more fun are scheduled for the 11th annual Desert Woman’s Show presented by Desert Vein and Vascular Institute on January 13 and 14 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. Attended by thousands of guests each year, the Woman’s Show offers a variety… Read more »
Honoring Cancer Heroes
- By Maria Elena Geyer
- November/December 2017
Earlier this year, Gilda’s Club Desert Cities became CancerPartners, the new name chosen to clearly identify the non-profit’s mission of serving all those impacted by cancer. On November 4, CancerPartners will hold its first major fundraiser, the Passions Ball, to inaugurate two annual awards to recognize local cancer heroes. The Lifetime Passion Award was created… Read more »