Event Categories: Health

Save the date - September 23, 2023

• Please join us for the 8th Annual Aging Positively  Conference: Body Mind and Soul

• Positively Aging Project, the annual Coachella Valley conference aimed at providing practical information an inspiration for those living long-term with HIV, will bring together community leaders to improve the lives of older adults living with HIV for a hybrid in-person and virtual conference on September 23, 2023, at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs.

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

Eisenhower Health and the Center present What the Heck is Sepsis? on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 via Zoom.

September is Sepsis Awareness month!  This discussion aims to provide general education on what exactly sepsis is (and isn’t), what risk factors may put you at risk for developing sepsis, what the symptoms of sepsis are, and what you can do help reduce your risk developing sepsis.

The speaker is Denise Lewis, RN | Sepsis Program Coordinator | Eisenhower Health.

Registration is Required

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

Welcome to the Palm Springs Psychedelic Society!

Come join us In support of building a local group in support of psychedelic medicines !

At our in-person event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share stories, and learn about the fascinating history and culture surrounding psychedelics, beginning with our Introduction talk on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Whether you're a seasoned psychonaut or simply curious about the psychedelic realm, the Psychedelic Society of Palm Springs invites you to be a part of building a local Infrastructure to expand access to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as well as other medicines as California considers decriminalization and legalization of medicines which act as keys to experiences people have been having throughout history.

Don't miss out! Grab your friends and join us at the Psychedelic Society of Palm Springs event at the LGBT Community Center in Palm Springs. We'll do this one in person. Can't make it? We'll do it again online at a later date!

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

In October, Brothers of the Desert and Let’s Kick ASS Palm Springs (LKAPS) will launch a monthly discussion group called Barbershop: A Black Men’s Space for Honest Talk About Sexual Wellness.

Building upon the tradition of barbershops in Black communities, the discussion group is designed to encourage open and honest conversation. The meetings will be inclusive, welcoming the full spectrum of Black men each month: gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, and straight allies. The sexual wellness topics will be equally diverse, ranging from dating and intimacy to aging with HIV.

The first discussion group will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in Palm Springs. Subsequent meetings will occur at the same time on Nov. 14 and December 12.

Admission is free but an RSVP is required to receive the address to the discussion group location. Please email Info_Barbershop@LKAPS.org to attend.

The first “Barbershop” meeting will be facilitated by Stuart Huggins, food bank manager with the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and Will Dean, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation director of communications.

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

This year we are hosting our 17th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink (PEPP) walk on Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 8am. This beloved community event emphasizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and brings together community members to support, honor, and remember our loved ones impacted by cancer. 

Desert Cancer Foundation has been serving residents for 29 years. Through your generosity, DCF can continue to provide for individuals who rely on our support. Please refer anyone you think could benefit from our services. I am always available to answer any questions via email or cell. Thank you!

Click here to register

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The Mizell Center presents QiGong. Qigong is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training.

Learn the ancient Chinese healing art of QiGong, a practice of movement, breath and awareness as a means of healing, empowerment, and longevity.

The movements are simple and physically undemanding. The rewards are immediate and long lasting. The course will include Wuji, QiGong, which is a combination of QiGong, Tai Chi, and Feng Shui. Walking QiGong will also be demonstrated and practiced.

Class instructed by Author, Screenwriter and trained QiGong practitioner Darryl Ponicsan.

The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1–1:45 pm.

You can register on-line, in person at the ticket booth or call 760-323-5689

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk is on Saturday, November 4, 2023 through the beautiful Old Las Palmas neighborhood.

The race is proudly hosted by Palm Springs Front Runners & Walkers, a local chapter of International Frontrunners, an informal network of LGBTQ running groups around the world.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

If you can't be here in person, you can participate virtually! Complete a 5K run or walk anytime between November 3-5, and share your photos on social media with #pspriderun. Due to mailing costs, we are unable to send t-shirts or medals to virtual participants.

RESULTS & AWARDS

A timing chip is attached to your race bib, so wear it throughout the race, keeping it visible and unobstructed.

Results are emailed shortly after the race and updated on our website. The top male, female, and non-binary finishers get an award. We also offer age group medals for top finishers in the following categories: Under 15, 16-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP

• $40 online registration through November 1
• $40 no-shirt or $50 with shirt (while they last) for in-person registration on Nov 3
• $30 online registration for virtual participants
• $25 online or in-person registration for youth under 18

There is no registration on race morning, so please register in advance.

Proceeds from the Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk benefit these organizations in 2023:

• The LGBTQ Community Center of The Desert ("The Center") - The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert provides an open and welcoming environment for all members of the LGBTQ+ family throughout the Coachella Valley. Through the inclusiveness of our individual lived experiences and collective power, we host community events, assistance programs, and various other forms of support in our efforts to create a loving community where everyone belongs. Come find YOUR community here at The Center.
• The Transgender Health and Wellness Center - The Transgender Health and Wellness Center located in Palm Springs, Riverside, and San Diego California offers transgender services and resources to youth, teens, and adults.

The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk is part of a weekend of activities celebrating Greater Palm Springs Pride! For a full list of weekend events and activities go to pspride.org.

THE COURSE

The run and walk takes place in the beautiful and historic neighborhood of Old Las Palmas, once a citrus grove, and later home to many Hollywood celebrities.

The beautiful, mostly flat, out-and-back course is on paved streets. There will be volunteers on the course to cheer you on and keep you moving in the right direction.

Here's the course map.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

The race starts and ends on W Chino Drive @ Belardo Road.

• From North Palm Springs: Take Palm Canyon Drive south towards Alejo Road. W Chino Drive is one block north of Alejo Road, next to The Corridor shops.
• From South Palm Springs: Take Indian Canyon Drive or Belardo Road north towards Alejo Road. W Chino Drive is one block north of Alejo Road @ Palm Canyon Drive.
• From East Palm Springs: Take Sunrise Way to Alejo Road, then head west on Alejo Road to Palm Canyon Drive. W Chino Drive is one block north of Alejo Road @ Palm Canyon Drive.

There is ample street parking near the starting area, most conveniently on Belardo Road south of Alejo Road. This event takes place during Pride Weekend so there may be road closures in the downtown area. Carpooling or ride-sharing is encouraged.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

Save the Date and Check Back for Details:

Saturday, November 12, 2023.

Brothers of the Desert present their 5th Annual Wellness Summit:  Honoring Our Past / Envisioning Our Future on Saturday, November 12, 2023.

In October, Brothers of the Desert and Let’s Kick ASS Palm Springs (LKAPS) will launch a monthly discussion group called Barbershop: A Black Men’s Space for Honest Talk About Sexual Wellness.

Building upon the tradition of barbershops in Black communities, the discussion group is designed to encourage open and honest conversation. The meetings will be inclusive, welcoming the full spectrum of Black men each month: gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, and straight allies. The sexual wellness topics will be equally diverse, ranging from dating and intimacy to aging with HIV.

The first discussion group will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in Palm Springs. Subsequent meetings will occur at the same time on Nov. 14 and December 12.

Admission is free but an RSVP is required to receive the address to the discussion group location. Please email Info_Barbershop@LKAPS.org to attend.

The first “Barbershop” meeting will be facilitated by Stuart Huggins, food bank manager with the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and Will Dean, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation director of communications.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

In October, Brothers of the Desert and Let’s Kick ASS Palm Springs (LKAPS) will launch a monthly discussion group called Barbershop: A Black Men’s Space for Honest Talk About Sexual Wellness.

Building upon the tradition of barbershops in Black communities, the discussion group is designed to encourage open and honest conversation. The meetings will be inclusive, welcoming the full spectrum of Black men each month: gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, and straight allies. The sexual wellness topics will be equally diverse, ranging from dating and intimacy to aging with HIV.

The first discussion group will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in Palm Springs. Subsequent meetings will occur at the same time on Nov. 14 and December 12.

Admission is free but an RSVP is required to receive the address to the discussion group location. Please email Info_Barbershop@LKAPS.org to attend.

The first “Barbershop” meeting will be facilitated by Stuart Huggins, food bank manager with the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and Will Dean, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation director of communications.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert presents Who Cares: Caregivers Support Group every Friday via Zoom.

Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones. As unpaid care givers, you can gain support from peers and know that we are here and that We Care!

Click to register

Join on Zoom (email Barth Norton for the password)

The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission proudly brings free yoga classes to the new Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City. Gentle Yoga will take place at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Power Yoga at 10:00-11:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning starting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Classes will run through March 26, 2024.  The Power Yoga Class is for all levels and the Gentle Yoga is a class for beginners.The free classes will be taught by professional yoga instructors Patti Wexler and Nicole Cuhney.

Anyone interested in taking the free power yoga classes can simply show up and participate, no reservations required.  The classes will be held outdoors on the amphitheater lawn. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat, bottled water, and hand towel.  (Limited number of mats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis).  Classes are weather permitting.

For more information, contact Parks and Community Events Commissioner Gary Marshall at grmarshall5@gmail.com.

The Center is providing appointments for HICAP - No Cost Medicare Counseling on fourth Tuesday of each month between 10 am and 2 pm.

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) offers free Medicare Counseling for pre-Medicare, Medicare & Medicare Disabled Beneficiaries.

To Make an Appointment call 760-281-2616

Free Services Include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, PPO’s) Plan comparison
• Medicare & Medi-Cal Managed Healthcare Plans
• Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
• Submitting Appeals
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
• Medicare Prescription Part D Extra Help/Low Income Subsidy
• Understanding your choices
• Troubleshooting billing issues

Referral to other resources

Anyone interested in more information or to make an appointment outside of The Center is welcome to contact HICAP directly at 1-800-434-0222.

The Palm Springs Health Run & Expo will take place on January 27, 2023 with Eisenhower Health being the presenting sponsor.

• 5K Run Begins at 8:30AM
• 10K Run Begins at 9:30AM
• 1K Fun Run Begins at 10:30AM

​Join us for FREE Expo with over 80 vendor booths and fitness demonstrations!

Cooking Competition

11:00 AM: Sandi Newton, Peter Daut and Julie Montante will judge Patrick Evans as he competes against Chef Jon Merchain, Merchain Catering, and Executive Chef Nicole Villa, Zin American Bistro

The Wellness Festival has grown substantially since its inception 11 years ago and now has over 80 Health and Wellness booths showcasing the latest in nutrition, exercise techniques.

This year, Benjamin Farber, VP Patient Care & Chief Nursing Officer, Eisenhower Health will be honored with the Health & Wellness Influencer Award and Julie Montante, Owner, 420 Bank Dispensary and Lounge will be given the Community Advocate Award at the Honoree’s Luncheon. 

The Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival has now become one of the largest events of its kind in Southern California. Added new this year a Half Marathon along with the USA Track and Field certified 10K and 5K courses has caught the attention of serious runners and nationally recognized health and wellness speakers and presenters. The event benefits Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, Palm Springs Unified School District and United Way of the Desert.

The event benefits Desert Healthcare District and Foundation and United Way of the Desert.

Click here to register for the run

The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission proudly brings free yoga classes to the new Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City. Gentle Yoga will take place at 8:30-9:30 a.m. and Power Yoga at 10:00-11:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning starting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Classes will run through March 26, 2024.  The Power Yoga Class is for all levels and the Gentle Yoga is a class for beginners.The free classes will be taught by professional yoga instructors Patti Wexler and Nicole Cuhney.

Anyone interested in taking the free power yoga classes can simply show up and participate, no reservations required.  The classes will be held outdoors on the amphitheater lawn. 

Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat, bottled water, and hand towel.  (Limited number of mats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis).  Classes are weather permitting.

For more information, contact Parks and Community Events Commissioner Gary Marshall at grmarshall5@gmail.com.