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The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsKnit Together
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsIntermediate/Advance Spanish
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsCMA “Stick to the Topic” Group
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsGeneral Support Group (Drop-In)
Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr, 2nd Floor, Palm SpringsKnit Together
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsWomen’s AA “Daily Reflections” Group
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsLGBTQ+ and Friends – Narcotics Anonymous
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsWelcoming Yoga
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsLGBTQ+ and Friends Al-Anon
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsIntermediate/Advance Spanish
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsAmigos Coachella Valley
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsCommunity Food Bank Distribution
The Community Food Bank at The Center 610 South Belardo Rd., Palm SpringLust for Life: Sex Positive Therapy Group
Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr, 2nd Floor, Palm SpringsMen’s Chat Group (In-Person)
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsLive Stand Up Comedy Class with Mina Hartong
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsAmerican Sign Language for Beginners (ASL-I)
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsBeginning Ukulele
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsIntermediate/Advance Ukulele
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsGames, Friends, and Fun!
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsBeginning Guitar
The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm SpringsLive Stand Up Comedy Class with Mina Hartong – Final Show
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The Center Coachella Free Binder Program
The Center Coachella Free Binder Program
About the Event The Center Coachella has recognized the need for safe, accessible, quality binders for Queer, Trans*, non-binary, gender expansive, and gender non-conforming local Coachella Valley community of all […]
The Center Coachella Queer and Trans* Closet
The Center Coachella Queer and Trans* Closet
About the Event Our Queer and Trans* closet is a resource for our local Queer and Trans* community. We understand it can be difficult to find or shop for pieces […]
Buddy2Buddy (Ongoing)
Buddy2Buddy (Ongoing)
The purpose of the Buddy2Buddy (B2B) program is to provide companionship and emotional support for LGBTQ+ people in need of connection in these uncertain times in which we live.
Welcoming Yoga
Welcoming Yoga
Yoga has the ability to meet us where we are in the moment, in bodies and minds. We will strive to let go and rediscover a sense of wholeness, taking a break from constantly trying to fit our pieces together.
Knit Together
Knit Together
Social and sharing platform for a community of fiber enthusiasts. Come and join us!
Intermediate/Advance Spanish
Intermediate/Advance Spanish
This 10-week program is intended to expand the journey in the learning of Spanish language.
CMA “Stick to the Topic” Group
CMA “Stick to the Topic” Group
The purpose of the meeting space is to provide peer led support for people who are learning to live without drugs.
General Support Group (Drop-In)
General Support Group (Drop-In)
Our general support group is designed for those experiencing a variety of concerns and is designed to provide a safe space to learn coping skills, share with others, and process your experiences.
Trans Tuesdays
Trans Tuesdays
Trans Tuesdays has transitioned to a confidential, HIPAA-compliant online Zoom meeting. Meeting will be conducted as a whole group. Significant others and family are welcome.
Open-Play Bridge
Knit Together
Knit Together
Social and sharing platform for a community of fiber enthusiasts. Come and join us!
LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout
LGBTQ+ Youth Hangout
If you’re between the ages of 11-20 and need a safe space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth, drop on by for a minute or longer.
Women’s AA “Daily Reflections” Group
Women’s AA “Daily Reflections” Group
Women's AA open meeting reading from "Daily Reflections" literature and group discussion.
LGBTQ+ and Friends – Narcotics Anonymous
LGBTQ+ and Friends – Narcotics Anonymous
The LGBTQ+ Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who are learning to live without drugs. Narcotics Anonymous meetings provide an atmosphere of recovery where individuals can share their common problem and solutions.
Welcoming Yoga
Welcoming Yoga
Yoga has the ability to meet us where we are in the moment, in bodies and minds. We will strive to let go and rediscover a sense of wholeness, taking a break from constantly trying to fit our pieces together.
Women’s Chat Group (Virtual)
Women’s Chat Group (Virtual)
Inspiring Friendships. This chat group is for all women (no matter how you identify) to discuss topics of interest and find connection.
LGBTQ+ and Friends Al-Anon
LGBTQ+ and Friends Al-Anon
The LGBTQ+ and Friends Al-Anon program is designed to help those people who have been impacted by the alcoholism of a loved one. Al-Anon reinforces that no situation is really hopeless and that it is possible to find contentment, and even happiness, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Intermediate/Advance Spanish
Intermediate/Advance Spanish
This 10-week program is intended to expand the journey in the learning of Spanish language.
Amigos Coachella Valley
Amigos Coachella Valley
About The Event Amigos Coachella Valley is a peer-support group that provides a safe space for Latino men. It is also an open discussion group. The facilitator and attendees generate […]
Community Food Bank Distribution
Community Food Bank Distribution
The Center is dedicated serving local families/residents experiencing food security regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age religion, political persuasion, national origin, disability, and/or covered veteran status.
Lust for Life: Sex Positive Therapy Group
Lust for Life: Sex Positive Therapy Group
A weekly inclusive group for all genders and sexual orientations exploring the psychosexual spectrum
Brave Spaces Parents
Brave Spaces Parents
Brave Spaces Parents is a support group for adult parents and family members of transgender, non-binary and gender-expansive tweens and young teens (8-15 years old).
Men’s Chat Group (In-Person)
Men’s Chat Group (In-Person)
Come join us and discuss a variety of topics from love, sex, current events and politics.
Mecca Office Hours and Referrals
Mecca Office Hours and Referrals
About The Event Connect with queer and trans folks in the community of Mecca and get referrals to resources, or information on the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted at the Mecca Family […]
Men’s Chat Group (Virtual)
Men’s Chat Group (Virtual)
Come join us and discuss a variety of topics from love, sex, current events and politics.
Live Stand Up Comedy Class with Mina Hartong
Live Stand Up Comedy Class with Mina Hartong
Award winning comedian Mina Hartong offers her once a year stand up comedy class series starting January 6th. Join us and cross it off your bucket list!
Who Cares: Caregiver Support Group
Who Cares: Caregiver Support Group
Who Cares? is a peer-led support group for those who are caring for their loved ones.
Mis Amores
Mis Amores
Este espacio reúne a un grupo de apoyo para personas que tienen familiares en la comunidad LGBTQ+.
American Sign Language for Beginners (ASL-I)
American Sign Language for Beginners (ASL-I)
This 8-week course is designed for students with no previous experience in American Sign Language.
Beginning Ukulele
Beginning Ukulele
Just get ready to have fun and join in with others as we learn the ukulele.
Intermediate/Advance Ukulele
Games, Friends, and Fun!
Games, Friends, and Fun!
Games, Friends, and Fun! is a group for LGBT people interested in playing board games as a way to meet new people. No prior experience playing games needed.
Beginning Guitar
Beginning Guitar
Always wanted to learn guitar? Have an old guitar gathering dust that calls out to you?
Live Stand Up Comedy Class with Mina Hartong – Final Show
Live Stand Up Comedy Class with Mina Hartong – Final Show
Award winning comedian Mina Hartong offers her once a year stand up comedy class series starting January 6th. Join us and cross it off your bucket list!
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