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Queer Pages: Unbound Perspectives on Love and Desire

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

A gathering where community members read and discuss together a series of readings that challenges heteronormative narratives and uplifts the diverse experiences of queer, trans, and people of color (QTPOC) in exploring relationships and sexuality. No need to read the books and articles ahead of time.

Free
Event Series CMA: Step Study Group

CMA: Step Study Group

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

CMA group that gathers every Thursday night at 6:30pm for a step study meeting. It is an open meeting for anyone to attend.

Free
Event Series Open-Play Bridge

Open-Play Bridge

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Come have some fun and enjoy playing Bridge in a casual and safe environment!

Free
Event Series Drawing Faces & Figures

Drawing Faces & Figures

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Our focus will be on diverse human faces and LGBTQ+ figures from photographs and other visual images. You are welcome to bring your own source images as well as your own drawing materials if desired.

$100 – $130
Event Series AA: Living Sober

AA: Living Sober

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

The Monday Noon Living Sober Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is the oldest LGBTQ meeting in Coachella Valley.

Free
Event Series Pinochle

Pinochle

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Come have some fun and enjoy playing Pinochle in a casual and safe environment! 

Free
Event Series CMA: Stop The Insanity

CMA: Stop The Insanity

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

This is a CMA group that gathers every Monday night at 7:00pm with the topic being Stop The Insanity. It is an open meeting and discussion for anyone to attend.

Free
Event Series AA: Big Book Study

AA: Big Book Study

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

The Big Book Study is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous and is available to anyone interested in the Alcoholics Anonymous program of recovery from alcoholism.

Free
Event Series Recovery Dharma

Recovery Dharma

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Recovery meeting using Buddhist practices and principles (Meditation and Mindfulness) each week on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00pm.

Free
Event Series LGBTQ+ and Friends Al-Anon

LGBTQ+ and Friends Al-Anon

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

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.

Free
Event Series Games, Friends, and Fun!

Games, Friends, and Fun!

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Games, Friends, and Fun! is a group for LGBTQ+ people interested in playing board games as a way to meet new people. No prior experience playing games needed.

Free

Gender Expansive Language Workshop

Portola Community Center 45480 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA, United States

This free community education workshop covers introducing basic ideas and definitions about gender, sexuality, and allyship.

Free

History of the LGBTQ+ Movement

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

In honor of National Pride Month, and the 36 anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, join The Center, and presenter Vinnie Stopper for a journey through the pivotal moments, key figures, and evolving social and political landscape of LGBTQ+ history, from early activism to the ongoing fight for equality and liberation.

Free
Event Series Queer Eyes Cinema Club

Queer Eyes Cinema Club

The Center McDonald/Wright Building 1301 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

A monthly film series spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories across time, culture, and identity. Each screening includes an optional post-film discussion and light snacks—come for the movie, stay for the community!

Free

Event Series Queer Games

Queer Games

Big Deck Energy Games 67555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Suite F101 & F102, Cathedral City, United States

Come to Big Deck Energy Games shop in Cathedral City to play some board games and card games with like-minded queer and trans folx. Come nerd out with us!

Free
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