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Snapshots for Dec. 28, 2004
Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic Luncheon
The Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic hosted a Christmas luncheon meeting on Dec. 9 at Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage. The Marine Corps was on hand to collect toys for TOYS FOR TOTS; entertainment included the Joslyn Singers from Palm Desert , directed by Eva Meyers.
Marilyn Yokaitis (left) of Rancho Mirage and Gina Mack of Palm Desert.
 Dianne Overbo (left) and Joyce Hays, both of Palm Desert.
 Mara Littell (left) of Cathedral City and Karel Lambell of Palm Desert.
 Marilyn Carlson of Indian Wells and Cpl. Doris Billingsley of 29 Palms.
June Peever (left) of Palm Desert, Glen Wiesner of Palm Desert and Eva Myers of La Quinta.


Canyon Carolers at Villagefest
The Canyon Carolers from Victory Christian Church in Rancho Mirage performed at the Palm Springs Villagefest on Dec. 9. Carolers, dressed in Dickens-style attire, entertained street fair-goers with the sounds of the season.
Todd Hooks of Cathedral City. Eileen Capizzo and Laurie Bridge, both of Cathedral City. Faith Warfield, her Daughter Julia, 1, and Deborah Hackett, all of Cathedral City. carolers (6)
Faith Warfield of Cathedral City and Ron Sherwin of Palm Springs.
 Dwayne LeSassier of Cathedral City with Douglas Aikin of Rancho Mirage.
 carolers (5)
Red Hat Tea Party
Beginning The Red Hat Society hosted a Holiday Tea Party on Dec.8 at the clubhouse of Heritage Palms Golf Club in Indio . Guests enjoyed a “Wacky Fashion Show” which featured the organization's royal colors, purple and red.
Donna Biacsi and Elaine Bailey both of Indio.
 Joan Williams of Indio
 Mary Pat Anderson
 Mary Pat Anderson.
heritage (4)
 Beverly White.
 Getting ready for the Wacky Fashion Show.
 Dixie Angelo.
Sally Connor.
 Gloria Warner.
 Queen Mom Dona Biacsi of Indio.
 Wacky Models.
Sharon Lux and Darlene Evans both of Indio.


Willowbrook Holiday Performance
Willowbrook Stable in Desert Hot Springs hosted their biggest event of the year on Dec. 18. Eighteen riders, ranging in age from 5 to 16, participated in the event that included jumps, threading the needle and the wheel performance.
Jennifer Iacobini, 12, of Palm Springs. Travis Franklin, 8, of Desert Hot Springs. Rhoda Coscetti, 9, of Desert Hot Springs. Mackenzie Mittleman, 11, of Palm Desert.
Gabrielle Franklin, 6, of Desert Hot Springs.
 Lorilea Franklin of Desert Hot Springs.
 Celine Norman, 11, of Rancho Mirage.
Lauren Silva, 11, of Palm Springs.
Kirstie Kleward, 12, of Palm Springs.


Paws and Hearts at Eisenhower
The Paws and Hearts Animal Assisted Therapy program includes weekly visits to hospitals, senior centers, children's hospitals and Alzheimer's facilities. “Lucky” and “Scruffy” visited patients at Eisenhower Medical Center on Dec. 8. Paws and Hearts founders, Richard and “Lucky” Waxman, are always seeking caring individuals and well-behaved cats and dogs to volunteer in the program.
Art Cassidy of Cathedral City. Barbara Kontos, Lucky, and Richard Waxman, all of Palm Desert. Dee Silvers of Palm Desert. Betsy Bowers of Palm Desert, Carla Abell of Indian Wells and Louise Fernandez of Rancho Mirage.
Brenda Radeke of Palm Desert.
 Jill Bloksgaard of Palm Springs.
 Lucky and Richard Waxman of Palm Desert.
Christmas Musical at Southwest Church
Southwest Community Church in Indian Wells presented its 15 th Annual Christmas Musical, titled “Unaware,” the weekend of Dec. 11 and 12. Not a typical Christmas story, “Unaware” is the story of a present-day family that is surprised when its cookie-cutter perception of life does not play out as planned.
Aaron Stewart of Palm Desert.
 Chris Keener.
 Danielle Lanier of La Quinta.
Tom Pendleton.
The choir sings. play (5) Caitlyn Collins and Allison Jones. Jacque Roach and Julie Bloch.
Katie McGihon and Carrick O'Dowd.
 Julie Bloch and Dan Perkins.

Desert Paws Fundraiser
Desert Paws held a fundraiser on Dec. 11 at Tony's Pasta Mia in Palm Springs . Entertainment included the best of Banducci's singers and dancers, as well as Joyce Brizz, Anita Gardner, Patrick Evans and many more. Desert Paws, a non-profit foundation, raises funds for no-cost neuter/spaying, helps animals in need, and arranges animal adoptions.
Joyce Brizz of Palm Springs.
 Andy Fraga of Palm Springs.
 George Momb of Palm Springs and Bob Palmer of La Quinta.
Dick Williams and Joyce Bacon, both of Palm Springs.
Donny Teeters of Palm Springs.
 Kay Palmer of La Quinta and Maryanne Lane of Palm Springs.
 Anita Gardner of Palm Springs.
Natalie Jacoba and Pam Bachwick, both of Palm Springs.
Senior Single Travel Club
The Rock Garden Café in Palm Springs was the setting for the Senior Single Travel Club's Christmas party. The Dec. 9 event included an appearance by Santa and entertainment by the Palm Springs High School Choir as well as Marge Kotch and Larry Harris.
The Palm Springs High School Madrigals sing Christmas favorites.
 Art Robinson of Palm Springs.
 Dee Thomas of Palm Springs.
 Betty Trower of Palm Desert with Art Robinson of Palm Springs.
Art Robinson, Club President Jacqueline Peckand LaVerne Rathbun, all of Palm Springs.
 Helen Dunn of Indian Wells.
 Larry Harris of Palm Springs.
 Dolores Ayres of Palm Springs.
Lake Mirage Parade of Lights
Lake Mirage Yacht Club, composed of residents of Lake Mirage in Rancho Mirage, held a Parade of Lights on Dec. 11. The club, originally founded in 1991, has 69 members and is a member of the Southern California Yachting Association. The festive holiday event was highlighted by the award of the Lake Mirage Yacht Club Jack Rodgers Memorial Trophy to the first place lighted boat.
Bob Bushong of Rancho Mirage.
 Doug Wall of Rancho Mirage.
 Doug and Laura Wall of Rancho Mirage.
Bob Bushong of Rancho Mirage.
Paul Rukasin of Rancho Mirage.
 Pamela Deckett and Georgia Smith, both of Rancho Mirage.
 Martin Deckett and Paul Rukasin, both of Rancho Mirage.
   
 

 

 
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