March 30-Aprill 5, 2026

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS BROWNER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE DAY

Monday, March 30, 2026

The Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day is celebrated on March 30 every year across the country. This day is a fun holiday celebrated across the country that reminds people to appreciate what they have instead of focusing on what other people have. This is a great day to practice gratitude for all the good things in your life and remind yourself that no matter how good things look on the other side, you never know the whole story. The day reminds people that the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence, it is browner because the life you have is the best one.


This light-hearted day is set aside to remind people that the life they have is the best one, and to encourage them to appreciate all the little things they have that make life worth living.


The name of the day is a play on the popular saying that goes: the grass is always greener on the other side. The saying is a proverb that reminds people that other people’s lives always look better and that we are rarely satisfied with what we have. This holiday was set up to take the idea of the proverb a bit further and ask people to remember that they don’t know all the details of other people’s lives, and their own lives could always be worse.


With social media, it becomes easier to feel depressed because other people’s lives look so good. This day is a great day to look at the reels and photographs and take into consideration the way people curate what they put online. Social media never tells the whole story, but people find themselves caught up in perfection online and using that to feel bad about their own lives.


The Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day suggests that people look at their lives and practice gratitude as things could always be worse. Being thankful for what you have is a great way to feel better about life and also makes you happier over time.


Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day FAQs


Why is the grass not greener?

People who feel the grass is greener are unhappy with what they have in comparison to others.


How do you prevent greener grass syndrome?

Prevent greener grass syndrome by not comparing yourself to others all the time and appreciating what you have.


What does gratitude mean?

Gratitude means a feeling of thankfulness towards the world or the people around you.


Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day Activities

Switch off social media

Take a break from all your social media accounts so you don’t have to look at other people’s lives. Live your life fully and privately.


Write in a gratitude journal

Practicing gratitude can be strange if you’re just starting. Use a gratitude journal to help you get into the flow of being grateful for what you have.


Make a list of the good things

When life is difficult, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the bad things. Make a list of all the good things in your life so you know that the grass is greener on your side.


5 Facts About Gratitude That Will Surprise You

Being grateful improves your health

Practicing gratitude for what you have can improve your physical health.


It helps you make new friends

Practicing gratitude makes people more open to relationships and new friendships.


You’ll sleep better

People who are happy with what they have tend to sleep better than those who worry about other people.


Gratitude improves motivation

People who practice gratitude can get more work done as they become more motivated.


Visual reminders can help you

Practicing gratitude becomes easier if you have visual cues reminding you to be grateful.


Why We Love Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day

We love the reminder

We think that everyone forgets to be grateful for what they have. We love having a day to think about all the good things in our lives.


We want to celebrate our wins

Often we ignore the good things and don’t celebrate everything that goes right in our lives. We want to celebrate our wins and be happy about ourselves.


We want to encourage others

Often our envy of other people gets in the way of celebrating their achievements. We want to encourage other people as well instead of being jealous and sad.

OUR WATERCOLOR ARTISTS ARE

AWARD WINNERS!

Recently, our very talented Jean Denning and Ron Crocker, from our Water Media Club, entered several of their paintings in our local Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival. They came home with five winning ribbons! All of these paintings are on display in the Art Room. Please take some time and check out their amazing work. Please also visit the artists on Friday mornings and see more great work in process.

Cosmic View - Jean Denning 2026 FIRST PLACE

Desert Dawn - Jean Denning 2026 THIRD PLACE

Purple - Ron Crocker 2026 FIRST PLACE

Little House - Ron Crocker 2026 SECOND PLACE

Yellow Flowers in Bonsai - Ron Crocker 2026 THIRD PLACE

THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNESDAY MOVIE MATINEE

ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE

April 1, 2:00pm

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

1968, 2h 24m

While truant from school, young siblings Jeremy and Jemima meet the beautiful Truly Scrumptious (Sally Ann Howes), who falls for their widowed father, Caractacus Potts (Dick Van Dyke), and his various oddball inventions, including the family's noisy rebuilt car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. One day at the beach, Caractacus tells Truly and the children a fanciful fable about the villainous Baron Bomburst (Gert Frobe) and his evil designs on the Potts family car.

Meet at

BaBaLoo Lounge

Relaxed spot for Cuban classics (sandwiches, lechon) and Peruvian staples (ceviche).


73833 Highway 111, Palm Desert

Click image for restaurant information.


Arrive at 5:15pm for Mix & Mingle

Meal order at 5:30pm.

Do not come before 1:15 to avoid the lunch crowd.

Please call John at 760-989-7031 for reservations.

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Don't forget to bring an interesting story or topic.

UPCOMING DATES & RESTAURANTS

April 9 - California Bistro - Rancho Mirage (1:15pm)

April 16 - Emperor Buffet - Rancho Mirage (1:15pm)

April 23 - Athena Gyro - Palm Desert (1:15pm)

April 30 - Papa Dan's - Palm Desert (1:15pm)

MARCH VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

WITH SHARYN

Friday, April 24, 10:30am

The River We Remember is a standalone historical mystery novel by William Kent Krueger, set in 1958 in the fictional town of Jewel, Minnesota, where the murder of a wealthy landowner exposes deep-seated racism and secrets, forcing Sheriff Brody Dern to confront his own past while investigating the crime, which is quickly blamed on a Native American veteran and his Japanese wife. The book explores themes of prejudice, trauma, and community, using the river as a central metaphor for memory and the flow of life. 

The River We Remember

by William Kent Krueger

SAVE THE DATES

16th ANNUAL JOSLYN IN BLOOM

FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON: AVANT-GARDEN

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11am-2pm

In Support of Joslyn Center Programs & Services


Sparkling Wine Reception & Silent Auction

11am-12pm

 

Luncheon & Program

12pm-2pm

 

Three-Course Luncheon including Wine

(dietary restrictions in advance, please)

 

Merritt & Penny Joslyn Award Honoring

Barbara Rogers & Gary Geske

Live Auction & Raise the Paddle Fund Appeal


Fashion Show by SUSANSTEINSTYLE! featuring

"MODEL CITIZENS" from the Coachella Valley

Leisa Austin

Henry Basile

Melanie Blue

Jim Buchholz

James Danoff-Burg

Maria DeRosa

Katie Finn

Randy Florence

Eve Fromberg Edelstein

Winston Gieseke

Michael Hinkle

Daniel Hurtado

Kristi King

DeAnn Mix

Celeste Schleimer

John Schleimer

Mellisa Silverman

Anyse Smith

Tom Snyder

Hugh Van Horn

SUGGESTED AVANT-GARDE LUNCHEON ATTIRE


Complimentary Valet Parking


$150 per Person ($100 Fair Market Value)


Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities


RSVP, Questions, Payment: 760-895-4654 / 760-895-4651

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & UNDERWRITERS

CUBISM SPONSORS

Barry Kaufman &

Margo Handelsmen

DADAISM SPONSORS

Lew Da Silva &

People Helping People USA

DeAnn Mix &

Jim Buchholz

FUTURISM SPONSORS

Jeff Elder &

Karla Kjellin-Elder


Stanley &

Rosalind Hack

SPARKLING WINE

PATRON

WINE

PATRON


Susan

Gelman


PROGRAM BOOK

PATRON


Marge Welmas Barry


SUNDAY CABARET SERIES

SOCIAL SERVICES

JOSLYN CENTER GOLD BUSINESS PARTNERS

The Business Partner program is one of the reasons Joslyn Center is able to keep membership dues and activities low fee or free. Our business partners also sponsor events and social programs, helping to defray costs. To learn more about Gold Business Partner services, please click their logos below. 

For a full list of Joslyn Center Business Partners, please click below.

For information on becoming a Business Partner,

please contact Alex at AlexG@JoslynCenter.org or 760-895-4652.

The Joslyn Center provides extensive programs and services for older adults in Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding Coachella Valley communities.


Thank you to the Cities of Indian Wells, Palm Desert and

Rancho Mirage for their ongoing support.

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