NATIONAL DEVICE APPRECIATION DAY
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17 is National Device Appreciation Day, an opportunity to appreciate the devices that help us lead our lives, and take steps to protect those that are most important to you. The best, most effective way to protect all of the items that contribute joy in your life is to properly insure them, ensuring that they can continue to positively impact your life for years to come, no matter what unexpected problems may arise.
National Device Appreciation Day is an exciting day dedicated to celebrating the devices that make our lives easier. From smartphones to laptops, these gadgets have become essential parts of our daily routines. This day encourages us to pause and appreciate the technology that helps us stay connected, entertained, and productive.
If you need help understanding one of your devices, we've got you covered. We have one-on-one help with a knowledgeable tech person available to you. Bring in your device and sit with an expert for 30 minutes and ask any questions you have to help you work with technology better. Just visit the front desk and schedule an appointment with Vivian or a volunteer. Days and times vary.
| | Thank you to Margaret Beaman and the Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage for their Soups for Seniors food drive benefiting the weekly Joslyn Community Food Bank. For further information on Rancho Mirage Rotary, please click the logo below. | | Thank you to the Lady Niners for a generous donation of canned goods, dry goods, and hygiene products for the weekly Joslyn Community Food Bank. The Lady Niners are a golf club based in Sun City Palm Desert. For further information, please click below. | | For information on Sun City Palm Desert, please click below. | | THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS | | |
WEDNESDAY MOVIE MATINEE
ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE
December 17, 2:00pm
| | Red One is an action-comedy about the kidnapping of Santa Claus (Code Name: Red One), forcing the North Pole's Head of Security, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), to team up with a notorious hacker and mercenary, Jack O'Malley (Chris Evans), to save Christmas from the villainous Winter Witch, Grýla, who seeks to ruin the holiday spirit by ending Santa's reign. This mismatched duo embarks on a globe-trotting, action-packed mission, battling snowmen and other mythical foes, to rescue Santa (J.K. Simmons) before Christmas Eve, with an unlikely ally helping them in their quest to save the holiday. | | | Please bring an interesting story about something that is new, exciting, outrageous, funny, etc. Share it with your seatmates so we can keep our gatherings interesting for one and all. | | |
Meet at
Restaurante Los Primos
Family-run eatery serving American staples, Mexican dishes,
lunch classics and brunch plates, alongside margaritas.
73030 El Paseo #103, Palm Desert
Click image for restaurant information.
Arrive at 1:30pm for Mix & Mingle
Meal order at 2:00pm.
Happy Hour / special pricing may apply.
CASH ONLY PER SINGLES GROUP POLICY
Please call John at 760-989-7031 for reservations.
UPCOMING DATES & RESTAURANTS
December 25 - Breakfast Republic, Palm Desert - 1:15pm
January 1 - Islands, Palm Desert - 11am
January 8 - Backstreet Bistro, Palm Desert - 1:15pm
January 15 - Dragon Sushi, Palm Desert - 1:15pm
January 22 - Guillermo's Restaurante, Palm Desert - 1:15pm
January 29 - Monsoon Indian Cuisine, Palm Desert - 1:15pm
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DECEMBER VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
WITH SHARYN
Friday, December 19, 10:30am
| | Remarkably Bright Creatures is a novel about a 70-year-old widow, Tova Sullivan, who works as a night cleaner at an aquarium and forms an unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus. Through their bond, they work together to uncover the truth about the disappearance of Tova's son, Erik, over 30 years prior. Another key character, Cameron, who is looking for his father, becomes entangled in the mystery and their lives intersect. The story explores themes of grief, family, friendship, and connection through the interwoven narratives of these three characters and the insightful, witty commentary of Marcellus. | | |
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt
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JANUARY VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB
WITH SHARYN
Friday, January 23, 10:30am
| | The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is about a grumpy, widowed bookstore owner on a small island whose life changes dramatically when a toddler is left in his store, forcing him to confront his grief and isolation, find new love with a sales rep named Amelia, and build an unexpected family, ultimately discovering the transformative power of books and human connection. The story follows A.J. Fikry's journey from a cynical recluse, mourning his late wife and facing financial ruin, to a man who embraces parenthood and community, finding redemption and meaning through his relationship with his adopted daughter Maya and Amelia, all set within the literary world of his struggling bookstore, Island Books. | | |
Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
by Gabrielle Zevin
| | 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.
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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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