What an incredible season it has been! February flew by in the blink of an eye. From the lively fun of Tony N ’ Tina ’ s Wedding , to an unforgettable Super Bowl party, and all the way through the Wine Expo — this community truly knows how to celebrate. And we ’ re not done yet! There ’ s still plenty of fun ahead as we wrap up the season. Be sure to mark your calendars for a few of our end-of-season highlights, including our Concert Under the Palms , a free community event featuring a TKB Sandwich Pop-Up. Tickets for the TKB Sandwich Pop-Up go on sale March 4 in the Lifestyle Office. We ’ ll close things out in style with our End-of-Season Bon Voyage Party featuring The Fonk Munks and a festive Caribbean-themed menu. Tickets for this event go on sale March 13 — don ’ t miss it! Looking ahead, we ’ ll dive into April with one last Singo for the season and more Friday Night Funnies. Keep an eye out for our Flamingo Pool Party pop-ups as the weather continues to stay warm and sunny. Thank you all for bringing the energy, the smiles, and the community spirit that made this season so special. Let ’ s finish strong and enjoy every moment together. Serena Reeder - Lifestyle Manager
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Coming February 6th & 7th & 8th Club Championship
Your club championship is the first weekend of March. There will be four flights for men and women, so you will fit in your ability. Tee time start on hole one. One person team. Maximum of four people per tee time. Two days of Stroke play with the top 2/3 gross, playing on day three. $10 per person to play with food afterwards (Hamburger ’ s and drinks). Each player will play for a gross score. Net scores are for players that have at least 5 scores recorded this season at ORPS. Men ’ s gross and net and women ’ s gross and net will be paid, max of three places each depending on players on last day of each flight. HIO pot. This is for bragging rights for the year, in your flight. Fairwell Tournament March 22nd Ending our tournament season will be the Fairwell Tournament. This is a Shotgun start. Scramble format with up to 6 or 8 people per team. In a scramble, each player hits a shot off the tee on every hole, then the team chooses the best shot, and each player plays their next shot from that spot, within one club length of the original ball. Balls may not be left on the green with the intent that other players can or might hit off them, when chipping, pitching, or putting. Maximum 6 tee shots per player. Drinks on the course at 4 and 14. Pay normal with Chips. HIO pot. What a Fun February February had the Sweetheart / Me and My Friend Tournament, and another way to enjoy a round of golf with friends. We had a great turnout this year and it looked to me as if there was nothing but fun to be had on the course. Teams were all dressed for the occasion too. This tournament was all about fun or you would never drive off the tee box and make your partner have to play from where your ball landed (I have not heard of any teams that are not talking to each other). Money made from this tournament will go to help support all of the things that your golf committee has done and will keep doing for you. We thank you for your involvement.
Volunteering We must thank all the people that gave up their time volunteering for this and every golf event. Trust us when we say that you are the unsung heroes of the golfing community. Every event, be it our Tuesday and Thursday golf or the bigger tournaments, there is a lot of moving parts that some people must help with and to the Golf Committee that shows up every event and get it done, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Saying “ See You Around ” To our golf committee members that are not returning to the committee next season, thank you for all the little things that no one sees you do, I do, and so did your team. We will miss your involvement and trust that you will do your tasks without having to make sure that it gets done. As your chair let me say, I have great respect for you and your family that were such a big part of the success of this season ’ s golf. We Are So Glad That You Are Here On behalf of your Golf Committee, we would like to thank everyone that comes out to play in our Tuesday scrambles and the Thursday Best Ball tournaments. We have enjoyed helping Ryln with these fun filled ways to play golf and meet people. If you have never tried or haven ’ t played for a while, let me cordially invite you to join us to a fun start to your morning. On the Tuesday scramble ’ s everyone tees off and then the best playable ball or best strategy needed ball is marked and everyone plays from there and if not holed then everyone plays from the closes ball to the cup until it is put into the hole, and you are on to the next hole. This format is fun for everyone, because everyone will contribute in one way or another to your team. Just bring your clubs, balls and a willingness to have fun. Teams change every week, so you never know what new friend is waiting to meet you. $5 to play On Thursdays you have a fun way of working on your game in a team format. You will play your own ball, but handicaps will be used to even up play. Most times only two scores from your team will be used per hole, so every hole is a new chance to help your team. At the end of the round, you may be surprised to see just how many times your score was used to help your team, but please remember that having fun remains the top priority. $5 to play
John Mullins — Golf Committee Chair
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As many of you may have heard, I ’ ll be moving on from my role here at Outdoor Resort Palm Springs, with my final day being March 3. Before that time comes, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to this incredible golf community that has meant so much to me. It has truly been a privilege to be part of the ORPS golf family. From tournaments and weekly play to casual rounds and conversations around the Starter Shack, the friendships and memories made here are something I will always carry with me. I ’ m incredibly grateful for the support, encouragement, and enthusiasm you ’ ve all shown, not just to me, but to the entire golf program. The spirit of camaraderie and love for the game at ORPS is unique, and I have no doubt it will continue to thrive. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your rounds, your community, and ultimately your lives. I wish you all great golf, good health, and many more memorable days on the course. With sincere appreciation, Ryln Hadley
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Many ORPS residents know Marge Nederveld as a vanguard of our resort. Gord and Marge of Michigan bought into the resort in 2003. Newly retired and knowing next to nothing about RVing, they nevertheless embraced the lifestyle. Marge, an elementary teacher, and Gord, an engineer, were instrumental in the design and funding for construction of a facility many of us find integral to our active lifestyle: the fitness center at La Palma. Marge was a tennis Captain for over 15 years, first in the 55+ and then the 65+ teams. When not on the courts, Marge enjoys walking in the resort, and sitting on her east-facing patio for a morning coffee. Prior to retirement, Marge had a career as an elementary school teacher. They built their dream home directly on Lake Michigan, with plenty of room for extended family to visit and play during the summer. Gord passed a few years ago, but the plaque that bears his name for, “ Tennis Sportsman of the Year ” now includes three from our community, with the fourth to be selected at the end of the season.
Our American and Canadian tennis teams playing in the Can Am games!
Jolie Welch - Tennis Communications
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We had a whirlwind of activities from our regularly monthly health seminars to our second annual PickleGolf “ fun-raiser. ” Blood Drive #3: The Health and Fitness Committee will be sponsoring ORPS ’ final blood drive for this season on March 14th from 9 am to 2 pm. The bloodmobile will be located behind the Tennis Courts, behind La Palma. The blood supply in the US is at a critical low and your contributions make a difference! See you there in March!
Dave Paska presented at our February health seminar about joints. He offered Motion is Life; Life is Motion. He suggested people who stay active: maintain independence longer, have better balance and bone health, reduce heart disease, diabetes and depression, and reduce fall risk and chronic pain. Thank you, Dave! Health & Fitness Seminar : Our final health & fitness seminar will feature Debbie Brown on March 12th at 11 am in the La Palma clubhouse. She will be sharing Beyond Symptoms: A Proactive Approach to Hormones and Women ’ s Health. Please attend. Snacks provided.
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PickleGolf “ Fun-raiser ” Update: On February 12th, our second annual picklegolf fundraiser was a tremendous success with over 200 participants during the three rounds. Coffee, water, donuts, and snacks were enjoyed by all. Special thanks to the nine clubs or committees who sponsored creative holes! First place: Pickleball Committee (Hole 6); Second place: Safety & Security Committee (Hole 1). Other hole sponsors were: P.A.W.S., Quilters and Sewers, Board of Directors, LifeStyles, FMCA, Golf, and Tennis. Congrats to this year ’ s winners:
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Ralph Joiner
Jeff Bjorn
Rod Odegaard
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Pat Roman
Russ Baker
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Bill Stone
Brian Whitlock
Susan Stone
Rob White
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Murray McCracken
Ed Lewis
Dave Foley
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Donna Nielson
Sam McNeil
Brad Campbell
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Jim Werbeckes
Kelly McIntyre
Rod Odegaard
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be severely limited. Fuel, propane, groceries and medical services outside the resort may not be available. Each month the Safety and Security committee will share with you important ways that each of us individually can and should do.
While life here at ORPS is almost like living in paradise, natural disasters do and will happen. The Safety and Security Committee Team Members along with ORPS management, staff and volunteers held the Annual Emergency Preparedness Drill on February 6. The purpose of the drill is to enhance and refresh the knowledge of team members in critical areas that would be required in an actual emergency. The Drill simulated a likely scenario and how each member works in a coordinated and systematic way to respond and act. Volunteers simulated “ victims ” with varying types of injuries. Additionally, the drill allowed all the team members to review Triage decision making, the use of emergency equipment and the finer points of incident command. As ORPS owners you are fortunate to have a team with over 100 years of collective experience in emergency preparedness who will respond quickly if or when there is a natural disaster. More than likely in a large-scale event, communities and individuals might need to be self-sufficient for days before local, state and federal agencies step in to help. You might think you and your RV are “ Self-Contained ” but the Coachella Valley could be without power, water, cable, and Cell Phone service. Access to local roads and transportation could
This month: how to Build an Emergency Kit:
1. Water - (Most Important) Plan on 1 gallon per person per day. Plan for at least 3 days. Include water for your pets. It would be wise not to store in the rig. Your dock box, away from a rig that could be damaged might be a better place to store this water supply. 2. Food 3-7 days of non-perishable food. Canned goods (vegetables, beans, tuna, soup) Protein bars, peanut butter, Dried fruit, nuts, shelf stable milk, manual can opener, paper plates & utensils. 3. Lighting and Power – flashlights, headlamps, extra batteries, battery banks, car charger. Avoid candles (fire risk) 4. First Aid & Health – first aid kit, 7-day supply of medications, copies of prescriptions, spare glasses/ contacts, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, pain relievers.
5. Important Documents – ID copies, Insurance policy information, a printed list of Emergency contacts.
Does the above seem like overkill? Having grown up on the West Coast and survived major earthquakes and fires. Then moving to the East Coast and Gulf Coast, we have also survived hurricanes, electrical brownouts, floods and one tornado. Yes, it is important to have an Emergency Kit, even if you live in an RV seasonally or permanently. Do you know where the nearest AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is? Check out this App for your phone. It will show you here in the resort or anywhere you are traveling, the location of nearby devices. https://www.pulsepoint.org/download
Next month: How to prepare a family emergency plan.
Preparedness isn ’ t about fear—it ’ s about readiness. By taking small steps now, we strengthen our community ’ s ability to respond, recover, and support one another when it matters most. For more information, visit the Outdoor Resorts HOA website: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/369655346/
Jeff Buchman - Safety & Security Secretary
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Great fun was had by all at Hole 3 on the Back 9 during the Pickle Ball Golf Tournament! It was surprising how many participants knew the names of quilting tools - even if there may have been a little “ creative teamwork ” involved. A huge thank you to all those pickleball golfers who purchased tickets for the quilt draw held in the afternoon - one with a Pickleball theme and one with a Golf theme. Congratulations to our to lucky winners:
Golf Theme: Brian McTurk | Pickleball Theme: Sue Invancic
Picnic Blanket 68” x 85”
Don ’ t Forget : Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 (please note date change from January 2026 Oracle) ORPS Sew ’ N Such Quilt Show & High Tea Dust off your fascinators! Location : El Saguaro Ballroom
The following quilts will be raffled off at the Quilt Show:
American Eagle Minkhy Cuddle Quilt 58” x 70”
Tickets are $5 for one or $20 for five - watch for pop up ticket sales at different events or drop into the West Room next to the El Saguaro mail room, between 8am and 5pm to purchase your tickets.
Trip Around The World 82” x 85”
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Silent Auction: Two lap quilts - one featuring adorable dogs and the other of charming cats - are currently available through a silent auction. The auction is already underway and will close during the Quilt Show. Both quilts are on display in the West Room, so be sure to stop by and place your bid between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
We were blessed and challenged by the study of Esther. We will have a lunch March 11th. Next years study will be decided this summer.
If you think you might enjoy being part of the Sew ’ N Such Club, we would love to welcome you. The club is open to everyone! Visit us in the West Room in El Saguaro, drop in to say hello, or email us at orpssewnsuch@gmail.com for more information. You can also find us on Facebook by searching for ORPS Sew n Such Club.
We finished the study of Esther on Feb 25th by sharing Purim Cookies in honor of the Jewish Festival.
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The Roost Event on Feb 19, 2026.
Del Webb Rancho Mirage, ORPS Under the Rainbow Club, Sun City Palm Desert and the Mission Hills Country Club Rainbow Club held a combined event of the respective LGBTQ clubs at Mission Hills Country Club on February 3rd. Outdoor Resort Palm Springs was well represented.
A group of ORPS residents attended the Sherie Rae Parker show at The Roost on Feb 19th. Approximately 90 ORPS residents attended and it was a great show. The Rainbow Club will be coordinating another event at The Roost on March 19th.
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The Gilligan ’ s Island 3 Hour Tour on February 21, 2026.
The ORPS Under the Rainbow Club organized a 3 hour tour that began with a champagne toast at 1pm. The group boarded the SS Minnow at 2pm and toured around to 3 other lots until 5pm where they all became stranded on Gilligan ’ s Island. The Honey Bees from the Gilligan ’ s Island show season 2, Episode 12 made a guest appearance on the Island. Fun was had be all the castaways.
Mark Wilkinson - Under the Rainbow Club President
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Lessons from a Canadian
We have just recently participated in our annual ORPS Can-Am games. It ’ s a friendly competition between the two main people groups that holiday here each year, the Americans and the Canadians. It is meant to encourage participation, cooperation and the benefits of teamwork among friends. It got me thinking about a familiar group of Canadians that can teach us about the value and benefit of teamwork. I am speaking of the famous Canada Goose. (Is it a pest or a blessing?) Most of us are familiar with the sight and sound of a V-shaped formation of large birds flying high in the sky accompanied by a loud honking sound. They are actually an amazing lesson in teamwork. Each autumn, as flocks migrate thousands of miles they do not fly alone or randomly. They move together in that familiar formation on purpose. As each goose flaps its wings it creates an uplift for the bird following. This enables them to reduce wind resistance, conserve energy, and travel faster and farther together than they ever could alone. Another interesting lesson from the geese is that the leadership rotates through the flock. When the lead goose grows tired, it falls back and another takes its place. No one goose carries the burden for the whole journey. The shared responsibility enables greater endurance and success. What is also inspiring in geese is their innate sense of loyalty for each other. If one goose is injured or gets sick and falls behind, two others will leave the formation to stay with it until it recovers or dies. Only then will they rejoin the flock. No one is left alone. Scientists also say that even the honking sounds of the geese serve as a form of encouragement to others in the flock. It helps them keep their speed up. So the Canada goose reminds us that cooperation multiplies strength, shared responsibility sustains momentum and loyalty builds community. We can all travel farther and do better together than we can ever do alone. Honk! Honk!
Chaplain Paul returned after successful surgery with a warm welcome from everyone.
We had different speakers and musicians for the month.
Join us every Sunday in the LP Ballroom at 8:50am.
Everyone is Welcome.
Chaplain Paul Cassidy (a Canadian)
We all enjoy time visiting over coffee and donuts.
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points were awarded for successfully scooping through our very special sand traps.
Your Voice Matters - Our meetings have been very successful this year, but we ’ re asking all pet owners to take the next step: Please be an advocate for your pet. Come to the meetings so both the Board and Management understand how important these issues are for you — and for your pets.
A Busy & Exciting Season!
It ’ s been a busy and exciting season for PAWS at ORPS , and the momentum just keeps building!
Pet Wash Construction Underway - We ’ re thrilled to announce that construction of the new Pet Wash Station has officially begun! This has been a major project for our group, and we ’ re working hard to have it operational before the end of the season. It ’ s going to be a fantastic addition for pet owners throughout the resort — convenient, practical, and long overdue!
Next Meeting: March 12th Time: 10:00 AM Location: La Palma Board Room
Please come and speak for your pets. Your voice truly makes a difference!
Jeff Sheldon - Paws Club President
Trivia Nights Continue to Shine - Our trivia nights have continued to be amazing and very successful here at ORPS. February ’ s Can-Am Trivia Night was absolutely packed — and the Canadiens proudly took home the win! It was a fun, high-energy evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and great community spirit. Pickleball Golf Tournament Fun - PAWS also sponsored a green at the recent Pickleball Golf Tournament — and what a blast it was! Participants had to maneuver around our colorful “ pets, ” and bonus
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President Debbie Price, Sue Strauss Membership Chair and the FRVA ORPS officers welcome all owners to join our locate RV club.
Life is Better with Friends, especially our ORPS Family RV Association friends.
Why would you join FRVA? Please see www.frva.com/pdfs/BenefitsGuide.pdf Both U.S. and Canadian residents are eligible to join FRVA . 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 FRVA chapter, sign up at www.fmcaorps.com Our chapter is exclusively for Outdoor Resorts. We are 100+ families here at ORPS. We are always looking for volunteers to serve at our events. It ’ s takes lots of friends to make our events work. Thanks to Michelle Joiner for assuming the Volunteer Coordinator position. Thursday, Feb. 12th our FMCA ORPS Chapter sponsored Hole #7 in the ORPS Pickle-Golf Tournament. Our Hole was designed like a “ Campsite ” where players had to hit the pickleball into the “ Firepit (box) ”. Players also had a chance to “ shave strokes off their score ” by playing our FMCA National Parks Game. Players drew three National Park tokens out of a bag, and had to name what State each National Park was located in. For every correct answer, they could reduce their score by 1 stroke.
(Photo Credits to: Mauricio Moreira and Sue Strauss).
Ken Hearn - Frva Secretary
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