June 23-29, 2025

National Bingo Day is on June 27 and celebrates America’s love of Bingo. Nearly everyone who grew up during a certain part of the late 20th century is familiar with Bingo. Did you know that the game of Bingo was originally called "Beano" because players would mark their cards with beans? The game, which first came to the U.S. in the 1930s, started with paper cards sporting 24 numbered squares arranged in five rows and five columns — plus that enticing “free space” in the middle which seems to promise a shortcut to riches! Bingo is making a comeback today thanks to Bingo games on mobile devices.

Not surprisingly, Bingo has made a smooth transition to the digital world. Apps make it easy to play anytime and compete against your friends. You can also scream, "Bingo," really loud on National Bingo Day — although the neighbors might get a little puzzled.

If you can't make new friends during a Bingo gathering, you're not trying hard enough. Barriers come down quickly when there's real money at stake. And yes, Bingo marriages happen all the time. Although we haven't had any Bingo marriages at Joslyn, yet, they do play for money. Bingo has been played here forever, but it's better than ever now. Dennis Lubas has been calling here for about two years and he has put his own style into it. For just $15 for 10 games, you have the opportunity to win some big cash! Regular game payouts are $40 or more, the Double Action game pays about $80-$90 and the final jackpot can be a whopping $175-$225!

Registration starts at 11:00am every Tuesday and closes at 11:50.Come and join us for the games and you could walk out a big winner!

It is the time of year when Joslyn Center reaches out to our friends and donors to support nutrition service programs for older adults at risk for food insecurity. These programs include the Joslyn Community Food Bank, Morning Bites and other programs throughout the year for our members. Your donation helps ensure that we can continue to fight hunger right here in the Coachella Valley.

The campaign annually takes place at the end of season and helps support these critical services in our community during the hottest months of the year. Please consider a donation of any amount and click below to contribute.

Are you tech-savvy? Would you like to share your know-how with Joslyn members in need of assistance with phones, tablets and computers? Do you know someone who would like to volunteer their time to help older adults with newfangled technology at least one day a week?

Get Tech is a popular 1-on-1 assistance program and the limited appointments fill up fast. We are looking for others who want to join the Get Tech team and increase the availability of this service. If you would like to volunteer or know someone who would, please contact Alex at 760-895-4652 or AlexG@JoslynCenter.org.

The Lost City

2022, 1h 52m

In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one. After unexpectedly receiving a war widow's pension, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook -- but the very future of the House of Dior. Directed and produced by Anthony Fabian, it is the third film adaptation of the 1958 novel Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico. The film stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, and Lambert Wilson. The film received a nomination for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design.

UPCOMING MOVIES

July 2 - That Darn Cat (1965)

July 9 - Yours, Mine & Ours (2005)

July 16 - Instant Family (2018)

July 23 - RV (2006)

July 30 - Blended (2014)

August 6 - Paddington (2014)

August 13 - Max (2015)

August 20 - Fences (2016)

August 27 - Paddington 2 (2017)

Meet at Joslyn Center at 4:00pm for conversation,

then head over to

Willie's Modern Fare

69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage

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Happy Hour / special pricing may be available.

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

North Woods by Daniel Mason is a novel that follows the interconnected lives of humans and non-humans over centuries, centered around a single house in the woods of western Massachusetts. The story spans from the 1600s to the present, exploring themes of ephemerality, succession, and the enduring connection between people, place, and the natural world. The novel is structured as a series of loosely connected stories, each offering a unique perspective on the house and its surroundings.

North Woods

Daniel Mason

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.