Please Join Us!

FOUR WEEKS AWAY

Limited Seating Available!

JOSLYN IN BLOOM FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON

AVANT-GARDEN

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage

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

Avant-garde is a French term of military origin translating as “advance guard” or “vanguard.” In the arts and literature, the term identifies an experimental genre or work of art which is aesthetically and intellectually innovative. Notable avant-garde movements include Bauhaus, Cubism, Dadaism, Futurism, and Surrealism.

We invite you to stroll the Avant-Garden path with us for

The 16th Annual Joslyn in Bloom

Fashion Show Luncheon!

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

Freddie Silveria, FSA Auctions

Fashion Show by SUSANSTEINSTYLE!

Featuring "Model Citizens" from the

Coachella Valley Community

Joslyn in Bloom Model Citizens

Class of 2026

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

TICKETS & TABLE CAPTAINS

$150 per Person ($100 Fair Market Value)

$1,500 per Table Captain (10 guests, $1,000 FMV)

RSVP, Inquiries, or Payment by Phone

760-895-4654 / 760-895-4651

Please reply by Wednesday, April 1, 2026

SPONSORSHIP & UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities range from $2,500 to $20,000, and underwriting opportunities are available ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 with commensurate benefits.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & UNDERWRITERS

CUBISM SPONSORS

DADAISM SPONSORS

Barry Kaufman &

Margo Handelsman

DeAnn Mix &

Jim Buchholz

FUTURISM SPONSORS

Jeff Elder &

Karla Kjellin-Elder

Stan & Ros

Hack

WINE

PATRON

Susan

Gelman

SPARKLING WINE PATRON

PROGRAM BOOK PATRON

Marge

Welmas Barry

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.