Welcome to The Mizell Senior Center
Stars Among Us ~ Right Around the Corner
Get ready to Celebrate the Soundtrack of Our Lives with the 7th Annual Stars Among Us coming on Saturday, March 24 at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel. This year we are
featuring music from the ’50s and ’60′s capped by the Ultimate Tribute to the Beach Boys by Surfin’ Safari. This is the 50th Anniversary of the Beach Boys, and this show will be a major treat. The event is hosted by Legendary K-EARTH disc jockey, Brian Beirne, “Mr. Rock ‘N Roll.” Honorees this year include Rick Wade with the Gold Star Achievement Award, The Galaxy Award to the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, and the Shining Star Award to AIDS Assistance Program. For more information, just check out the “Events” page above. Contact Jack Newby at 760-323-5689 x118 for Sponsorship Opportunities.
Exciting Raf
fle ~ A one week Culinary Vacation for two on the Italian Amalfi Coast. Just 200 tickets will be sold for $100 each. You will stay at the beautiful Oasi Olimpia Relais in Sorrento Italy, see amazing and beautiful sights such as Capri and Pompeii along with one week’s culinary instruction at Chef Carmen’s La Cucina del Gusto. This is a $9,000 value and includes a $2,000 travel/air credit. Call Mizell Senior Center at 760-323-5689 to purchase your tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The lucky winner will be announced at the Stars Among Us Gala on Saturday, March 24.
Special Event: A Taste of Italy
You won’t want to miss “A Taste of Italy”, a very special culinary evening host
ed by Kitchen Kitchen For the Chef in You. This special event is a fundraiser for the Mizell Meals On Wheels Program and takes place on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Kitchen Kitchen located at 74-945 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. Highlighting the regional cuisine of Southern Italy, this event will feature cooking demonstrations by Russ and Jackie Olden and Chef John Gargone. Entertainment will be provided by the “Singing Wait Staff” of Cafe Italia. This will also be an opportunity to purchase tickets for a very special Raffle of an Italian Culinary Adventure on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. To purchase tickets for “A Taste of Italy”, just click here.
About Mizell
Mizell Senior Center has been serving the greater Palm Springs area for over 35 years, and is the community focal point on healthy and active aging. This is a place where Active Seniors come together for service and activity which enhances their dignity, supports their independence, and encourages their involvement in and with the community.
Programs support individuals in all phases of the aging process and promote healthy aging, wellness, and community participation. The mission of the Mizell Senior Center is to enhance the lives and welfare of adults who live in or visit our community. Programs and services at Mizell Senior Center are designed to meet the needs of low income seniors and to provide opportunities to combat loneliness, isolation, and maintain active productive lives. Loneliness, isolation, and depression know no economic boundaries. We have over 50,000 visits each year from individuals taking part in our activities and programs.
Specific programs include Meals On Wheels, exercise and fall reduction programs, congregate meals on and off site, counseling, health checks, and a variety of social and recreational programs to increase socialization. Our annual flu shot program provides low cost flu vaccinations to nearly 400 high risk seniors in partnership with Desert Regional Hospital.
Daily Lunches
Hot lunches are served daily. Lunch is $4.00, however no senior will be denied a meal due to inability to pay. Vouchers for meals will be available at the Mizell Senior Center Ticket Window on a first come, first served basis. Entertainment provided.
Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Special February Events at the Mizell
We Care Free Mammogram Program
Mizell Senior Center is hosting the Desert Women for Equality “We Care free 
Mammogram Program” on Thursday, February 9 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. This program is designed for women who do not have health insurance or whose health insurance does not cover the cost of this preventative testing. In order to participate, women need to be at least age 40 and have not had breast implants. Please call Desert Women for Equality at 760-325-4701 for an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted as time permits.
Lunch from the Heart….
Thursday, February 16, 2012
11:00am – 12:15p
Please join us for a free lunch (for the first 50 people courtesy of Emeritus of Palm Springs. Lunch tickets will be available at our ticket window beginning February 13th
Jazz from the Heart…
Thursday, February 16, 2012
12:30pm – 2:30pm
Following lunch join us for a great concert featuring Gordon Parr and the Dixie Cats, The Palm Springs HS Jazz Band, Dr. Henry Le Pugh and his friends. Only $5.00!
The Benefits of Computers for Seniors
Monday, February 20, 2012
10:00am - 11:30am
The Mizell Senior Center is pleased to welcome Abby Stokes, author of “Is this Thing On? A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes and the Kicking and Screaming. She will discuss the many ways computers can benefit senior life styles. This meeting is in conjunction with Widows and Widowers.
Free for members/ $5.00 for non-members
The Mizell Center presents a preview of Derrik Lewis’s MUSICAL CHAIRS’
Monday, Feb. 27, 2012
7:00pm
A company of 18 singers, musicans and dancers will perform the songs written for Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra by Jimmy Van Huesen. Come and listen to “All the Way”, “Come Fly with Me”, “High Hopes” and many more. Tickets may be purchased at the Mizell Ticket window or by calling 760-323-5689 after Feb. 6th. $15 for members/$20 for non-members and ticket bought at the door.
Bella is Back for Bingo!
Monday, February 27, 2012
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Last, but certainly not least, Palm Springs’ social ambassador and hostess with the mostess, Bella da Ball is back for Bingo. Join her for a fun filled and zanny afternoon!
