PSPOZabilities/SINPalmSprings

                                                                            

     May 2008 Calendar 

PSPOZabilities and SINPalm Springs are a peer-led grassroots group for gay men living with HIV/AIDS in/or visiting Palm Springs California (and the Coachella Valley)

to come together at social events for friendship and community.  To get on our email list (and calendar of events) write to:  PSPozabilities-announce@yahoogroups.com.

We are two groups functioning as one social group…call it what you want but join the fun !

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      May 8th       Thursday          DINE & DISH              6:00 PM    

Look  139 E. Andreas Rd. Palm Springs (Note time change due to parking and Street Fair)

William (Bill) Grady will host this event.  For more information phone Bill @ 904-5568

RSVP’s are needed for this event so please let Bill know by 5/7/08

If you would like to host this popular event in the future  or have ideas please let us know…

 

May  10th       Saturday      Morning Coffee     10:00 AM

Koffi, 515 N.  Palm Canyon Dr,  P.S. 416-2244

Randy is the host for this event.  Well behaved dogs are encouraged.  Contact Randy @ randycupp@yahoo.com

 

May 12 th         Next  Organizing Committee               7:00 PM

Desert Pride Center, 611 S Palm Canyon Dr (in the Sun Center - 2nd Floor), P.S.

 All members are welcome to share your ideas at our monthly Organizing Committee meeting.

Our meeting this year will be in the odd numbered months.

(January, March, May, July, September, November) Additional meetings will be held as necessary.

 

May 17 th         Pool  Potluck Party           12:00 PM-4PM  

The first of the summer season …

At Jesus and Erwin’s place 33730 Wishing Well Trail Cathedral City

Plan on an afternoon of swimming, suntanning, fellowship and food.

Members should bring their own drinks, towels and a dish to share.  We plan to eat around 1 PM.  The club will provide plates and cutlery

 Guests are requested to bring a potluck dish that you can share with others.

There will be plenty of food so if you are unable to bring something to share. Do not let that keep you from the fun.

PSPOZabilites will supply the beverages, ice, utensils and paper ware.

 

May  21st        Wednesday     Spa Day      5:00 - 8:00PM 

DESERT HOT SPRINGS SPA HOTEL

10805 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs  Joel is the host for this event questions contact Joel @JoKrm3@aol.com 

There is a special entrance fee of $5.00.  Poolside food and beverage service is available.

Enjoy a day relaxing in the mineral waters that have no unpleasant odor or taste.

Rates include admission to 8 pools, dry sauna, and locker room to change and shower.

Bring your own towel and lock for your locker otherwise they are available for rent.

Note new time, we are changing to evenings for summer.

 

Weekly                Movie afternoon with Larry Dean        Time and  Dates Pending

Once a week join Larry Dean & other movie pals for an afternoon @ the Movies.

Each week it is a different Movie @ a different theatre.  Contact Larry @ gldean3@pacbell.net

Weekly reminders will be sent out with the information for the current week’s movie.  

Those interested please meet up with Larry in the lobby of the theatre. 

Those interested can meet for a drink or refreshment afterwards for post movie discussion and suggestions for the next week’s adventure.

PSPOZabilities members are welcome to attend all the Great Outdoors hikes as scheduled

Great Outdoors charges $2 for non-members. Information available At Great Outdoors Palm Springs website http://www.greatoutdoors.org/ps/index.html

Weekly on Sundays  -  Yoga / Meditation Classes        9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Yoga classes will be offered for HIV+ folk at Urban Yoga, @ 458 S. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs

Please contact Kristen Olsen @ 320-7702 or visit their website @ www.urbanyoga.org for information on current offerings and classes.

The class will concentrate on learning to cope with HIV and provide Yoga techniques for a more serene life.

A discount is given to DAP clients which is income based, check with your case manager to see if you qualify for

the $5.00 rate.  Otherwise, you will pay $10.00.  Class will be approximately one and one quarter hours.

Should out of town POZ and SIN members be in the Palm Springs area, please join us in the fun.

If an RSVP is requested please RSVP as listed above.