THE MONTHLY CALENDAR IS NOW

ON OUR WEBSITE!

We have added the monthly calendar to our new website. You will find it in the dropdown menu under Programs & Activities. You can view and download at your convenience. Of course, printed monthly calendars will always be available in the lobby.

August 18-24, 2025

National Patient Advocacy Day is observed on August 19, and this year is no different. There is no secret that the healthcare system can get complicated and downright confusing. Hospitals and healthcare personnel are overburdened and tasked with performing jobs that inevitably take time away from patient care. Here is where patient advocates come in to offer assistance. National Patient Advocacy Day was established to raise awareness about the services available to healthcare facilities, particularly those related to Medicaid enrollment. Additionally, it assists patients with healthcare coverage issues, such as filling out eligibility and enrollment documents.

The Joslyn Center and Senior Advocates of the Desert have teamed up to help our seniors be knowledgeable and be able to navigate with services like Medicare, Social Security Disability Insurance and so on. The Joslyn Center has the pleasure to have Chris O’Hanlon Executive Director/President and founder, Senior Advocates of the Desert to come down twice a month ( 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month) and help our seniors with any questions or problems they have with their Medicare and other things. 

Last Wednesday morning, our Joslyn Center Board of Directors hosted their first Coffee with Board Members. This was created to be a spirited discussion where our members could meet and chat with board members, ask questions, give feedback, make suggestions, and engage with each other. Board Members Barbara Mitchell (President), Hugo Aguas (Vice President/City of Rancho Mirage Representative), Linda Blank (City of Indian Wells Representative) and Janet Davidson (City of Palm Desert Representative) were here to represent the board.

Many members met the board members in the lobby where donuts, muffins and Starbucks coffee were provided. Several topics were discussed, such as how to become a Joslyn Board Member, Joslyn Executive Director transition, and open communication. A lot of good feedback and ideas were shared with each other. Based on input that various members had to say, we will be distributing a member survey. We will also be getting a suggestion box in the lobby where you will be able to pass on your submissions and questions to help shape Joslyn Center.

The Board will continue to do Coffee with Board Members to stay connected with the membership. Watch the newsletter and signs in the lobby for the next date. We encourage you to attend and be a part of how Joslyn functions and moves forward.

Last week, we celebrated Hawaiian Shirt Day with a contest for people to wear their coolest Hawaiian shirt someday during the week and have their photo taken. Photos could also be emailed in. Staff looked at all of the photos and picked the winners. Congratulations to Sharon Pickering and Jonathan Rich! They each won a $20 gift card from Lappert’s Super Premium Ice Cream in Palm Desert. Now they can wear their their winning shirts and have a Dole Whip and imagine that they're on a sandy beach in Hawaii.

Honorable mention goes out to Charles Pariano, Suzy Nixon, Ron Crocker, Paula Shutman and Peter Koroczynsky. Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and participated!

Ladies Winner: Sharon Pickering

Men's Winner: Jonathan Rich

The spirit of Aloha was alive and well with the Joslyn Center Staff!

l-r: Diane Sylvester, Alex Garcia, Jack Newby, Judy Sterling, Tomm Belanich

Fences

2016, 2h 19m

Based on the Tony Award-winning play, Fences depicts an African American father struggling with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s.

Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter.

August 27 - Paddington 2 (2017)

September 3 - The Sandlot (1993)

September 10 - The Greatest Showman (2017)

September 17 - Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)

September 24 - Marley & Me (2008)

Meet at

P.F. Chang's at The River

Classy interior and wonderful Chinese food.

71800 Highway 111, #C-104, Rancho Mirage

at 4:00pm for conversation and a great meal.

Click image for restaurant information.

Happy Hour / special pricing may be available.

CASH ONLY PER RESTAURANT GROUP POLICY

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

(John is filling in while Francie is away for the summer.)

UPCOMING JOSLYN SINGLES RESTAURANTS

August 28 - Piero's PizzaVino, Palm Desert

September 4 - Cheesecake Factory, Rancho Mirage

September 11 - Cowboy Cantina, Rancho Mirage

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.