OCTOBER
8
Save the Date!
Mizell Concert Series: Patrice Morris
Thursday, October 8 | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Performance
An exciting new music series featuring some of the Valley’s premier vocalists. Enjoy unforgettable evenings experiencing an array of performers and musical genres. The one constant: great music, community and entertainment.
The series launches Thursday, October 8, with acclaimed vocalist Patrice Morris. A former member of the legendary group 5th Dimension. Morris captivates audiences with her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence and versatile repertoire spanning jazz, pop and contemporary favorites. Her remarkable career makes her the perfect artist to inaugurate this series.
An extraordinary season of music featuring Chris Bennett & Bill Marx December 10, Hope Diamond February 11 and Frank Mamone & Angie Delaire, April 8.
NOVEMBER
12
MIZELL CENTER PRESENTS: STEPHANIE J. BLOCK LIVE IN CONCERT
at The Palm Springs Cultural Center
Thursday, November 12 | 7:00 p.m. Performance
Mondays
AUGUST
31
SEPTEMBER
14, 21 & 28
Chess
Monday, August 31 and Monday September 14, 21 and 28.
10:00 to 11:30 a.m
Open play. All levels.
Free
SATUREDAYS STARTING
IN SEPTEMBER
12
SOUND BATH: SELFCARE
Every Saturday beginning September 12 | 11:00 a.m.
The Sukha Life Studio
Beginning Saturday, September 12, a weekly Saturday experience at The Sukha Life Studio.
Take time for yourself in a warm and nurturing environment designed for rest and relaxation. Comfortable mats, bolsters, pillows and blankets are provided as participants are guided through relaxation and soothing sound. Mizell members enjoy a discounted price for this weekly experience.
$20 Mizell Members
Registration in person at the Program Registration Office or by calling 760-323-5689 x107
SEPTEMBER
21
Esophageal Cancer Health Education Seminar
Monday, September 21 & October | 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Complimentary coffee and bagels.
Learning important information about a cancer many people know little about but one that may be detected before it becomes more serious. Esophageal cancer can develop without noticeable symptoms. This session will explain how a simple screening option can help identify Barrett’s Esophagus, a precancerous condition that may lead to esophageal cancer if left undetected. Lucid Diagnostics will share information about its innovative EsoGuard Test, designed to detect precancerous changes before they progress. Learn, ask questions and take an important step toward protecting your health.
Registration & Information at 760-212-9097.
SEPTEMBER
21
Growing Microgreens: Fresh Nutrition at Your Fingertips
Monday, September 21 | 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Discover how easy it is to grow your own nutrient-packed microgreens at home! In this hands-on Mizell Kitchen class, you’ll learn about the health benefits of microgreens, explore the many varieties available, and discover delicious ways to add them to salads, sandwiches, and your favorite recipes. Enjoy a tasting of several popular microgreens, then plant your own mini microgreen garden to take home, complete with everything you need to continue growing fresh, flavorful greens right on your kitchen counter.
OCTOBER
8
Before the Parade: The History That Shaped Pride
Thursday, October 8 | 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Kevin Jennings, Executive Director | Lambda Legal
Opening Remarks: Jasmine Sullivan Waits, Executive Director, Palm Springs Pride
As Palm Springs Pride approaches, there is so much to celebrate: decades of progress, greater visibility and countless lives changed by the courage of those who came before us. Pride began as a movement for dignity, equality, and the right to live openly and safely. Understanding that history helps us better understand the work that remains.
Lead Community Partner:
Palm Springs Pride
Community Partners:
Brothers of the Desert, Courageous Resistance, LGBT Community Center of the Desert, Living Out, Transgender Health & Wellness Center, PALS, PS Test, Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, Let’s Kick Ass, HARP and LGBTQ History Archives of the Desert
Reservations: 760-323-5689
OCTOBER
21
Medicare Updates and Answers – Annual Medicare Expo
Wednesday, October 21 | 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Medicare Updates & Answers brings Mizell Center’s Medicare insurance Business Partners together in one place to help you prepare for Open Enrollment. Whether you’re new to Medicare or already enrolled, join us at Mizell Center to meet our Medicare specialist insurance providers, discuss changes that may affect your coverage, explore your Medicare insurance options and get answers to your questions. This free event is an opportunity to get the information you need to make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage.