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The New Year kicked off in style at ORPS, with Lifestyles and owners hosting a variety of events that were thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance. As the winter season gets underway, there is a noticeable increase in activity as more people return to the resort. The golf tee sheets are filling up, the pickleball and tennis courts are buzzing with energy, and the pool decks are bustling with residents and guests soaking up the warm sunshine. Committees, clubs, and classes are now in full swing, offering a wide range of opportunities for owners and renters to enjoy all the season has to offer. The unseasonably warm, summer - like weather over the past month was an added bonus for those who spent the holiday season here at ORPS. As the calendar fills with events and activities, I ’ d like to remind owners and renters about the many volunteer opportunities that contribute to making ORPS such a vibrant and enjoyable community. Our sports committees have planned several exciting tournaments and are in need of volunteers to assist with setup, organization, and teardown. With CanAm Week just around the corner, there will be even more opportunities to get involved and help make the event a success. I ’ m personally looking forward to seeing Canada claim the top spot at CanAm 2025! Additionally, the Lifestyles team has prepared a full calendar of entertainment and dining events that require the support of dedicated volunteers. These contributions are vital to ensuring the success of our weekly gatherings and fostering a sense of community. Finally, the ORPS election season for 2025 is officially underway, with three candidates running for two available positions on the Board. Ballots will be sent to your ORPS address in mid - February. If you won ’ t be at ORPS during that time, please contact the front office to arrange for your ballot to be sent to an alternate address. Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the success and vibrancy of ORPS. Here ’ s to a fantastic season ahead!
Architecture & Aesthetics
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Safety & Security
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Candidate Statements
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Golf
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Pickleball
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Tennis
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Cornhole
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Activities
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Health & Fitness
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Ukulele Crew
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Chapel
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Fmca
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Paws at Orps
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Under the Rainbow
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Event Highlights
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Lifestyle & Events
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CanAm Week 2025
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At Your Service
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David Quick — Board President
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15 AEDs STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AT ORPS! Here ’ s where they are:
This month ’ s report focuses on several positive events that occurred during the month of January. First of all a HUGE shout - out to the A&A team. We have been challenged over the past few seasons to approve permits in a timely fashion as well as clean - up the backlog of permits that needed to be FINALED. Thanks to the efforts of the entire committee I am happy and proud to say that the FINAL backlog has been completely cleared off the books. And over the past several months we have been able to process new permits within several weeks of acceptance by the A&A Coordinator. So if you see folks in a blue vest please thank these volunteers for their hard work. Secondly at the January Board Meeting a rule change was approved that owners will now be able to use Ficus as hedge material in the Resort (subject to the use of weed barrier to prevent root damage). It was apparent that the Ficus hedges in the Resort had a better survival rate this past summer when the valley experienced record heat. Finally as a reminder if you are contemplating any maintenance or improvements to your lot (and in some cases your RV) the first step is to determine if you need a permit before starting any work on your lot. NO WORK CAN START PRIOR TO A&A COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF YOUR PERMIT . Please contact Julia, our A&A Coordinator, for assistance with your Permit application or to request a consultation with members of the A&A Committee. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Thanks to everyone for your efforts to keep ORPS the beautiful Resort we all love and enjoy!
• One at each Satellite Pool – on the outside wall, near the men ’ s or women ’ s room door • Two at each Clubhouse, one by the pool, one just inside the poolside doors • One on the west outside wall of the Golf Shack • One portable AED for the Security Staff Carts • One inside the front door of the Main Office • One inside the Main Laundry, next to the card payment machine • One inside the Fitness Center AED is an acronym for Automated External Defibrillator, a portable medical device that automatically analyzes an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victim and delivers a shock of controlled electricity to restore an effective rhythm. AEDs are portable, lightweight, and easy to use. They are a critical lifesaving solution available for SCA victims. Spoken prompts and visual displays guide the user step by step through the lifesaving process of defibrillation. You do not need any special skills or prior training to use an AED. When administered within the first three to five minutes after SCA strikes, AEDs can significantly improve the rate of survival for SCA victims. The use of an AED should always be in conjunction with a call to 911 and the ORPS security staff at 760 - 770 - 0065. The AEDs at ORPS are serviced monthly by an outside vendor to ensure they are always in good working condition. Recommendation – please consider downloading the AED Locator phone app, PulsePoint AED, which will show you the nearest AED in the resort and most anywhere throughout North America. You never know when a cardiac arrest emergency may arise. Monthly AED familiarization classes have been offered within ORPS during prior seasons with most classes reaching maximum capacity. There is an ongoing search for instructors who are available to provide additional low cost or “ no cost ” classes in the future. Stay tuned for more information. Meanwhile, stop by any of the locations mentioned above and take notice of these potentially lifesaving devices! Steve Stockman—Safety & Security Chair
Steve Farley – A&A Chair
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Milton Aguilar's life is a story of dedication, leadership, and passion for both professional excellence and community service. Over the course of his distinguished career, Milton has built an impressive resume in the title industry, contributing his expertise to several Fortune
DO NOT VOTE FOR ME:
If you are Ok with getting letters from Compliance while Board members blatantly violate the HOA Governing Documents. If you are Ok with members currently running for the Board who decorate their lot with fake flowers, decorate their Palm Tree with paper hearts, park on the soft scape, fly illegal flags, ect … while you get letters for weeds. If you are Ok getting calls and warnings from Security for driving or parking incorrectly while they fly through the community at warp speed.
500 companies.
Starting as a sales representative, his natural talent for building relationships and driving results quickly propelled him into leadership roles, including vice president and sales manager. His career has seen him handle high - stakes transactions ranging from residential properties to complex commercial deals, earning him a stellar reputation in the field. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Milton is a devoted family man. Happily married to Daniel Greer, together they are raising two wonderful boys. Their life is filled with love, mutual support, and a commitment to making a difference in their community. For the past 25 years, Milton has been a passionate volunteer for the annual Race for Autism in San Diego. His dedication to raising awareness and funds for autism speaks to his compassionate spirit and drive to contribute to meaningful causes. Milton and Daniel have been residing at the Outdoor Resort Palm Springs (ORPS) for the past four years. ORPS serves as their serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of their work lives in San Diego. While Milton's professional commitments keep him busy in the city, he enjoys and cherishes his days off in the tranquil and community - oriented environment of ORPS. This balance of urban work life and peaceful desert living reflects their appreciation for both productivity and relaxation, creating a fulfilling lifestyle centered on family, career, and recreation. Milton's life is a testament to the power of hard work, the joy of family, and the importance of giving back. Whether closing major transactions or championing causes close to his heart, he exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and integrity.
If you are Ok with “ those ” agents not being held to the HOA rules.
If the rules apply to YOU and not THEM!
If you are Ok with the AA Committee rewriting the rules to accommodate Board and board applicants past violations - DO NOT VOTE FOR ME!
VOTE FOR ME:
If you want it called out! And something done to stop it! If the rules don ’ t apply to everyone equally then they should delete them - agreed?
EITHER WAY ALL GOOD! Namaste Chris Barry
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I am writing to express my sincere interest in serving on the Board of Directors for Outdoor Resorts Palm Springs. With 30 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry and a deep commitment to our
community, I am confident in my ability to contribute positively to the boards efforts in making this resort truly Five Star. My husband and I call ORPS our Winter home. The Immediate sense of belonging and the beauty of the resort affirmed our decision to be here. Since being at ORPS I have actively engaged with the community in various committees and events which has deepened my understanding of our resident's needs and aspirations. My professional journey began with Pacific NW Bell and AT&T Communications. Transitioning into Real Estate I have dedicated my tenure assisting clients in finding their ideal home, honing my skills in listening, negotiation and client needs. My leadership roles include serving on the local Board of Realtors for 12 years, holding positions such as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President twice. I was a Board of Director and Committee Spokesperson for the Oregon State Board of Realtors and trained mediator. I also had a strong commitment to community service, especially working with homeless families in transitioning them off the streets and back into the workforce with an 85% success rate. At ORPS I have immersed myself in community activities, serving on the Planning Committee, the restaurant Ad Hoc committee, participation with FMCA and leading the initiative to address concerns with the C4 Cannabis odor issue. These experiences have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of our community's strengths and challenges. Finally, I firmly believe in the importance or transparency as well as open communication between the board and the residents within the guidelines and by - laws. I am committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, ensuring that decisions reflect the collective interest of our wonderful community.
The winning Golf Cart was the mining cart, Steve and Leslie Lot 549.
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This was what January gave us
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Gary Spoelstra
What a January, the grass is growing, the birdies are flying, and even some holes in one are falling. We had a very fun fill String Tournament on January 11th, and we hope that you were one of the lucky ones that got to enjoy it, if not, more to follow. We had our January Nine and Wine, and it looked like people were having a lot of fun. Starting at 3pm gave everyone plenty of time to socialize and play some golf. As a safety note please remember to stand on the away side of the tee box from the green that you just played, this is to avoid stray balls as much as possible. Safety begins with you.
December 2nd
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David Xu
December 3rd
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Eva Norcross
December 3rd
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Phil Sanstrum
December 4th
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John Neumann
December 5th December 14th
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Trish Hall
Ross Bertucci
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Cindy Rosa
December 23rd
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Karen Huckvale
What to look for in February
February is a short month, but the days are growing longer, and the weather should be getting warmer. There's no better way to spend your time but on the course! On top of our Tuesday Scrambles and Thursday Best Ball Tournaments, this month we have a variety of tournaments including The Sweetheart, Nine & Wine, Hole in One, and Day one of the Can/Am. Whether you're a seasoned golfer, or new to the game, we encourage you to join in the fun on the course! And a friendly reminder, tournament shout guns start at 8:30am. Feel free to stop by the starter shack to get set up for booking tee - times and inputting your scores for your handicap.
As the days are getting longer this will give us all more time to play later in the days. Take advantage of later tee time and the way the setting sun shows you the subtle brakes of the greens with its shadows. This February will have not only Tuesday and Thursday tournaments, but on the 14th and 15th will be the Sweetheart Tournament with awards and a light lunch after Saturdays a.m. play at 2pm. We have the Hole in One tournament on the 22nd and then CanAm Golf starting on the 28th and finishing up on March 1st.
More from your Golf Committee
Marshaling has begun and you will see them out and about making your golfing as fun as possible by monitoring play, checking carts and a smiling face. Check your own pace of play with this simple trick. Whatever time you tee off on the number one tee box, you should be at the number 9 tee box one hour later and the number 17 tee box one hour after that. Your Golf Committee is working hard to give every golfer fun and challenging tournaments for every level of player and are also looking into new and exciting types of golf tournaments allowing all skill levels to play against each other. Tee it up, line it up and keep - up, so we all can enjoy the greatest par three in town. John Mullins - Golf Committee Secretary/ Treasurer
Ryln hadley - Golf Coordinator
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AFTER 5 PM—ONLY FOAM BALLS ALLOWED ON COURT . This is a very serious situation and will be in effect until sound mitigation is in place. If you see someone playing with regular balls please call security . Foam balls available on court. COMMITTEE meeting will be held February 5th at 12:00 pm in the LP Ballroom. SCHEDULED PLAY FOR JANUARY Round Robin: ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME Women a.k.a. “ The fabulous Rockin ’ Robins ” Monday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The New Year's Eve Eve Pickleball Poker Pizza Tournament Party is a wrap . We had 125 players and 18 pizzas! Thank you all for being flexible and just rolling with the fun. We had some incredible winning hands, including 5 Aces! Could not have done it without all the volunteers...appreciate many of you helping at the end to sort cards, fold tables and just pick up trash. It does take a village. Really need to give a shout out to my crew... Sue Anderson and her team on food and beverages. Charlotte Farley, Mark Hansen , my court bulldogs Tom Fraser and Lyle Dornoff ... DJ John Damazio ...poker card monitor Mark Miller ...and last but not least, my buddy Gary Oedekerk who helped keep the train on the tracks. Randy Anderson
Thursday/Saturday 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm Men: Monday/Friday 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm
Skills and Drills: Tuesday 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm. Please show up a few minutes early to sign in. This will help the organizers arrange the courts Shoot Outs: Wednesday morning at 8:00 am. The weeks will alternate between men and women. Sign up on Trackithub. Ball Machine: Ball machine is available for 45 minute sessions on Sunday/Monday/Thursday/Friday. Reservation signup on the table at the Pickleball Counts.
First Skills and Drills of 2025! We are very lucky to have such skilled volunteers to help us reach that next level. Thank you!
Watch for sign up times.
Feb 25 - Women Feb 26 – Men Feb 27 – Mixed Sign up with partner.
Pickleball Committee Chair: Keith Bassham | Vice Chair: Kris Olsen Secretary: Lynn Barry | Treasurer: Kyle Ahrberg Events Coordinator: Sue Anderson Ambassador Coordinator: Mark Hansen Court Maintenance: Steve Flood
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The four teams participating in the Internal Team Tennis League.
The ORPS Tennis Community welcomed the New Year enthusiastically by supporting and participating in all the organized events and tennis teams! A great turnout of players enjoyed the Fritters and Fun day. Next Fritters & Fun day is on February 1. Fritters and Fun “ Random Draw Winners ”
Farmer Charmers
A big thank you to Diana St. Clair, Nancy Chase, and Bill and Cindy Grannary, and all their helpers for hosting the Buck - a - Roos Mixer! Good grub, friendly folks and some wild west tennis!
Alley Oops
There is no shortage of great organized tennis to play and/or watch as the internal and external league teams compete on the courts. Check the Tennis Calendar for days and times of games.
Team ORPS Men ’ s 3.5 Desert League Team
Unstrung Heroes
ORPS Women ’ s Super Senior 7.0 USTA
Tennis Menace Vicki Condon — Tennis Communications
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Each season the club creates beautiful quilts to be raffled off for charity. You could win one of these beautiful quilts - just come to the West Room to purchase tickets or watch for pop - up sales tables at ORPS events. The raffle will take place during the quilt show and High Tea. In the past all proceeds from this raffle have gone to the Shelter From the Storm, however, in response to the L.A. wildfires, all fundraising profits from this date on will be given to the Samaritan ’ s Purse, an organization that provides relief to victims of natural disasters.
February is going to be a busy month for us. We will be hosting the 2nd annual Chili cookoff on Feb. 1st. On February 7th we will be hosting a Pre CanAm dollarama to get people out to play before the beloved CanAm games! Be sure to sign up for all our tournaments on Scoreholio! Remember that we play every Sunday and Wednesday's and practice and play on Friday's. Play starts at 2 but please show up a little early to get checked in.
This year ’ s charity raffle quilts:
Submitted by Carolyn Chanez
Spring Garden
Eve Garden
65” x 72”
85” x 89”
SAVE THE DATE Wednesday February 19, 2025 ORPS Sew ’ N Such Quilt Show and High Tea 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Raffle tickets will sell for $5 or 5 for $20 Watch for High Tea tickets to be sold at Lifestyles February featured quilter is Martha Sterbens, ORPS Sew ’ N Such Club treasurer. Martha ’ s mother and father - in - law were original owners at ORPS. Ray, Martha ’ s husband, was selling motor homes on lots — before they were developed, phoned his parents and told them they had to come and see this beautiful resort - next thing they knew his parents had bought the lot that Martha and Ray still have, after many beautiful upgrades. They live in Huntington Beach, CA where nearby they have a daughter and son, a 2 year old grandson and 3.5 year old granddaughter. Martha has been quilting for 35 years ever since her neighbor wanted to learn to quilt and another neighbor taught them Quilt in A Day Trip Around the World. Martha is known as a modern quilter, creating many beautiful and unusual quilts. Thank you Martha for all you do for the club. The ORPS Sew ’ N Such Club is open to everyone. Drop in and see us or email us for more information at orpssewnsuch@gmail.com .
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was 24 good units! We surpassed Lifestream ’ s goal of 18 units by 6 units! All participants received a t - shirt. Thanks to all the ORPS participants for donating blood. Fun fact: Blood is needed frequently: Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Lifestream will be back in March, if you missed out on this opportunity to give much needed blood.
Welcome to Health & Fitness!
In January, our committee hosted a Health & Fitness seminar featuring our very own Kathy Barnard and her “ Save Your Skin Foundation ”. Kathy gave an informative presentation about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. Kathy was diagnosed with stage IV malignant melanoma, the cancer spread to her vital organs and at that time her treatment options were very limited. Her “ comeback ” story is because her son discovered a trial treatment paired with Kathy ’ s will to fight this disease head on. Kathy advocates for people who are dealing with cancer. She founded “ Save Your Skin Foundation ”, a multi - national patient - led, non - profit organization. One of our attendees, Kevin St. Clair stated, “ It was an articulate, heartfelt presentation by a cancer survivor. The foundation that Kathy has created and fostered is truly impressive in its accomplishments and goals. ” H&F is focused on bringing new and interesting activities and raising funds to keep our community active and healthy. It is said that “ laughter is the best medicine ”. With that in mind, what ’ s more fun than watching people giggle, laugh and move like “ silly teenagers ”? If you attended the first Silent Disco at ORPS, you would have seen “ grown ups ” enjoying themselves with a bit of their inner teen on display. Imagine the dance floor with some dancers moving fast paced and really grooving while others were slowly swaying! Many participants commented on how they enjoyed being able to socialize with their friends without having to shout! A special thank you to all those who donated items for our raffles and to the many volunteers who made our first ever Silent Disco a huge success. Congratulations to our “ brick winner ”. Always happy to add another engraved brick to our “ Pathway to Fitness ”! Speaking of new, we also hosted the first of its kind, PickleGolf Tournament, on Friday, January 24 on the Little 9. Over 115 participants pre - registered. More details on this “ fun ” - draiser in the next ORACLE.
February will be dedicated to a “ Healthy Heart ” month. There will be a fitness seminar with our very own Debbie Brown, who will be sharing her expertise in helping women suffering from hormonal imbalances navigate through perimenopause into menopause. Her goal is to empower through information/support, restore energy levels, and optimize quality of life. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. We will follow up on Friday February 7th, at 2:30 p.m. with another fitness training session in the gym. The FreeMotion representative Tina Weidenkeller and our very own Health & Fitness personal trainer Stephanie Knox will demonstrate how to use the equipment properly by demonstrating and answering questions. Our Health & Fitness Committee could not do what we are doing if it wasn ’ t for our wonderful volunteers who are “ stepping up ” and supporting our activities.They set up and decorated tables, greeted our guests, sanitized headphones and much more. We appreciate you all so much. Many people have asked how they can help. One of the easiest ways is to donate your empty recyclable cans (soda/pop) along with your water bottles (plastic, no milk containers or glass) for the month of February only . We are using those funds to give back to our community to offer new and exciting activities. Drop recyclables off at lot #864 or lot #1096. Another way, purchase an engraved brick to be placed on our “ Pathway to Fitness ”. The order forms can be picked up from the Fitness Center.
You may have noticed that the Blood Bank was set up on Saturday, January 18th. The final count of the day
Cindy Rose—Health & Fitness Chair
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The Love Month Everyone is welcome!
February is a month that we often associate with love. On February 14th Valentines Day, couples exchange cards and gifts that express their affection for each other. Some of us, however, have those painful memories of our days in elementary school and the public exchange of Valentines in the classroom. I hoped I would at east get one. But Valentine ’ s Day also gives us the chance to celebrate the most profound love of all — God ’ s love for each one of us. In Ephesians 3:18 Saint Paul wrote, “ May you have the power to understand, as all God ’ s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ. ” What an incredible invitation is extended to us to encounter and experience God ’ s love, a love that transcends anything that we can imagine. Notice that this isn ’ t a call to love God. Although we should, but it is an invitation to know God ’ s love for us. Paul describes it as a four - dimensional love. It is so wide that it includes everyone of us, so long that it endures forever without end, so deep that no sing or failure is too deep to be forgiven, so high that it reaches from heaven to earth and back again.
Mark your calendar to come out and listen to good music and support The Ukulele Crew
Pop Up Concert: Saturday February 8, 1:00 — 3:30 pm. The strummers travel to Satellites C and E and perform on the ES pool deck. This is a weather permitting event. If canceled it will be held the following Saturday. VillageFest, Downtown Palm Springs: Thursday, February 13, 6:00 — 10:00 pm. Hear the all new playlist and support your ORPS strummers and sing- ers at the corner of South Palm Canyon Drive and East Arenas, in front of Kaiser Grille and across from LuLu California Bistro. Second VillageFest appearance is Thursday, March 13. Pop Up Concert: Saturday March 8, 1:00 — 3:30pm. To request a stop at your phase satellite, contact Marilyn. If you play the ukulele or any string instrument or sing, why not join The Ukulele Crew. Practices are Wednesdays and Saturdays in LP East Room. Check
Today, may you grasp just how amazing the love of God is for you.
View the upcoming schedule below
Daily Planner for practice times. Contact Marilyn for information: marilyn.sabens@gmail.com
Paul Cassidy — ORPS Chaplain
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February 2025 ORPS Chapter Family Motor Coach Association
Welcome some of our newest ORPS FMCAmembers
Penny Feehan Oakland, CA Mark Mooney Portland, OR Don Noah Portland, OR Linda McClain Bellingham, WA Chris Minor San Diego, CA Laura Hyde Loon Lake, WA Todd Hyde Loon Lake, WA Mike Doyle Cathedral City, CA Vicki Doyle Cathedral City, CA Bob Poole Laguna Woods, CA Dottie Poole Laguna Woods, CA Philip Moore Rancho Mirage, CA Jason Peplinski Suttons Bay, MI Rick Maas Suttons Bay, MI
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Happy New Year all!
Life is Better With Friends, Especially our ORPS Family RV Association friends. Please know that the FMCA is now better known as Family RV Association. The FMCA National Facebook is still alive and well with almost 12K members. The FMCA National website, www.fmca.com is still current path to join the organization and see all the benefits you may part take. The name change was to encompass all RV friends, not just motorhome owners. The logo above has not changed, yet. Both U.S. and Canadian residents are eligible to join FRVA . Please sign up first at www.fmca.com to get your national FMCA ID number. FRVA National membership is open to all RV owners, who own M otorhomes, 5th Wheels, Travel Trailers, Vans or Truck Campers, as well as commercial businesses that support the RV world. To join our local ORPS FRVA chapter, sign up to see our schedule of events at www.fmcaorps.com We are 100+ families here at ORPS. We are always looking for volunteers to serve at events. It ’ s takes a village someone recently said or “ many hands make light work ”.
2024 - 2025 Season FMCA Schedule Saturday Feb 8 Annual Tour de Palm Springs, create a team and register for this fun ride at: https://tourdepalmsprings.com Ride the shorter 35 miles (like most of us) or go all out at 100 miles. There are thousands of riders and spectators downtown Palm Springs. Monday - Thursday February 10 - 13 Our Annual on - site Rally included over four days are Breakfast RV seminar Corn Hole Golf Tournament Lunch Happy Hour Pickle - ball Tournament Dinner Tournament Awards • March 12 - 15 FMCA International Convention and RV Expo, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry GA • Tuesday March 18 End of Season Dinner La Palma 5:00PM
Mr Rich and Mrs Suzanne Strauss on New Years Eve
Jeff and Ty ’ s Champions, beautiful Mother and Daughter team
L - R Ken Hearn, Philip Moore, Don Woolhouse and other friends at Lake Havasu Balloon Festival deflating the balloon after an evening glow.
L - Crew Chief Ken Hearn, R - Pilot Jeff Buchman Lake Havasu AZ
Ken Hearn — FMCA Secretary
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Election of Officers — December ’ s meeting of PAWS at Outdoor Resort Palm Springs (ORPS) was a significant one, as it marked the election of officers for the 2025 season. Congratulations to our new leadership team, and thank you for your commitment to our furry friends and their families! Monthly Meetings — PAWS at ORPS will hold monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month in the ORPS Boardroom at La Palma. We encourage all pet owners to attend and participate in these discussions as we continue to strengthen our pet - friendly community. Community Outreach and Support — At PAWS, we understand the deep bond between people and their pets. This year, our outreach efforts included providing flowers to residents who have lost beloved pets. These gestures, though small, reflect the immense impact these animals have on our lives. We are also compiling two helpful resources for our community: 1. Pet Sitting List – A roster of residents available to care for pets when owners are away. 2. Dog Walking Assistance – A separate list of volunteers willing to walk pets for residents facing temporary injuries or illnesses. If you ’ d like to join either of these initiatives, please let us know. Supporting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter — PAWS at ORPS has installed a donation bin at the main dog park for items to benefit the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Recent Southern California fires have left many pets in urgent need of food and supplies. Your contributions—big or small—make a difference. Together, we can help pets and their families during this challenging time. Rules and Regulations Reminder — We ’ d like to remind everyone to review the pet rules and regulations required here at Outdoor Resort Palm Springs. These guidelines ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all residents and their pets. A copy is available online on the PAWS at ORPS Facebook page.
Thank you to everyone who supports PAWS at ORPS and our mission. Together, we are building a compassionate and pet - friendly community.
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Las Vegas Comes to Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
Las Vegas collided with Outdoor Resort Palm Springs for a night to remember! The casino floor was alive with excitement as blackjack cards were dealt, roulette wheels spun, dice flew across the craps tables, and poker hands brought plenty of action and fun. The energy was electric, and the camaraderie among attendees made the evening a truly special experience. A big part of the event ’ s success came from the incredible support we received along the way. Many of our resort vendors stepped up by sponsoring gaming tables, helping to offset the costs and ensuring the event's success. The generosity didn ’ t stop there — ORPS residents and guests donated an impressive array of items for the Silent Auction, while the 50/50 raffle proved to be a crowd favorite and a huge success. Our dedicated ORPS volunteers were the backbone of the evening, working tirelessly to keep the event running smoothly. From serving delicious appetizers to keep players fueled, to ensuring every detail was in place, their hard work did not go unnoticed. Special thanks go out to Keith Basham, who took center stage as our lively MC for the night, keeping the energy high and the fun rolling, with music from the Rat Pack expertly spun by Ron Schioldager. As with past events, the profits from Casino Night will be reinvested back into ORPS, enhancing our community and ensuring we continue to enjoy wonderful events like this in the future. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who donated items and contributed their time and energy to make this night possible. Your efforts and generosity are what make ORPS such a special place, and we couldn't have done it without you.
Here ’ s to another fantastic Casino Night and many more exciting events to come! Jeff Sheldon - Lifestyle Secretary & Treasurer
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