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Presbytery of Grand Canyon Meeting Luncheon

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:13 GMT

Saturday, November 14 at 12:00 p.m.

Desert Palms is hosting the meeting of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon on Saturday, November 14. We would like to have as many people from DPPC here as possible for a wonderful time of worship and meetings with people from churches around the Presbytery.

Please sign up at the link below if you plan to participate in the luncheon that day. The cost for the meal is $15. Please sign up by noon on Friday, November 6.

Turkey Day

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:01:25 GMT

Saturday, November 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Donations of frozen turkeys, hams, non-perishable food items, and cash/check are requested. Your donations will enable hundreds of people to have a holiday meal when they could not before!

Food and monetary donations received on Turkey Day will be distributed between the Aqua Fria and Valley View food banks.

Pastor Jim's Bible Study

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:18:07 GMT

Pastor Jim's Bible Study will resume on Mondays beginning September 14.

10:30 a.m. in the Desert Palms Conference Room
12:30 p.m. at Grandview Terrace in the Third Floor Conference Room
2:30 p.m. at The Colonnade, in the Assisted Living building Activities Room

Living the Lessons

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:20:27 GMT

Living the Lessons meets on Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in Room A

This class reviews subjects related to the Bible and biblical times. View a video followed by a discussion.

Biblical Bible Study

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:37:38 GMT

“Drift” and “Anchored” are two words that describe King Solomon’s life. Come learn what anchored Solomon and what caused him to drift from the Lord.

Our Biblical Bible Study of the life and writings of Solomon will meet here at Desert Palms on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., through mid-April.

Please email Helen at helendevantery@msn.com to register. Thank you!

Medicare Counseling

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:46:42 GMT

Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon, through December 7

Appointments are 30 minutes long for a single person and one hour for couples.

Call the Church Office at 623-584-4602 or stop in to sign up for an appointment.

Blood Drive

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:15:17 GMT

Tuesday, November 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Did you know …the U.S. Surgeon General recently put out a call for more Americans to donate, a stark reminder of the fragility of the blood supply. The supply of type O blood has now fallen to its lowest level in two years. Maintaining an adequate blood supply is critical to ensuring patients receive the transfusions they need without delay. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed.

Click the button below to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome!

Harvest Concert

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:29:12 GMT

Friday, October 30 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Enjoy a fun-filled and energetic show that will surely send chills up and down your spine, as Dan Reed, Nicole Pesce, Greg Varlotta, Janet Daniel, and special guest Ken Goodenburger "trick or treat" you with familiar seasonal favorites and jazz standards!

Free admission. A free-will offering will be taken.

Book of the Month

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:38:31 GMT

The Book of the Month Ministry encourages us to grow through the joy of reading. Each month, a selected book offers opportunities for reflection, discussion, and fellowship as we explore meaningful themes, discover new perspectives,

and connect with one another. Everyone is welcome to participate! Contact the church office at (623) 584-4602 for

more information.

We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Music Room.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:37:30 GMT

The members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Desert Palms are so honored to share shawls and pocket squares with our members, family and friends. As each shawl is created the person making it offers prayers for the one to whom it will be given. When the shawls are distributed the person receiving the shawl knows that they have been wrapped in the love of God through prayers of Desert Palms members.

In addition to shawls and pocket squares, this ministry supports local hospitals with baby caps and blankets. Our veterans who have served our country faithfully should never be forgotten and thus when possible veteran’s receive shawls while family members receive shawls in memory of Fallen Soldiers.

Knitting shawls while offering blessings from our loving hearts is a calling that fully completes the circle of our love for family and friends of Desert Palms.

We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in Room B.

Quilters

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:35:53 GMT

“Quilting Group” generally brings to mind the picture of ladies hand sewing quilts with small stitches in straight lines or curves, joining together a top layer, batting middle, and a bottom layer. For many, the small stitch, hand sewing aspect can be daunting. Our Quilting Group ladies do not use this method. We layer our quilts as stated above, but instead of the hand stitching, we simply use colored yarn to tie a square knot in each patchwork square, leaving short tails of the yarn before cutting it and going on to the next square. This method is easy, fast, and results in a charming finish to our quilts. It is this activity that keeps us busy on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:00 - 12:30 p.m. including a coffee/rest break at 10:30 a.m. We love the time when we can all be together working on our quilts for various groups.

Even though we have participants for hands-on, we can always use additional help with our tying of square knots and welcome visitors to join us. We invite anyone who would be interested to see our work, to stop in for a visit.

We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

We will take a break for snacks and fellowship during our time together.

Angel Bees

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:33:09 GMT

We look for sewers to help create small quilts for the children. We work on projects such as making a children’s quilt for each of the names on our Angel Tree for the Salvation Army at Christmas time. We have several other children projects as we find the need.

We meet on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall and Room A.

Cardio Drumming

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:54:37 GMT

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Cardio Drumming combines cardio exercise to the rhythm of the music in an easy yet effective workout. It is a fun, fast-paced way to get your heart rate up, strengthen muscles, and burn a ton of calories. Admission to Cardio Drumming classes is by donation and open to both church members and the community.

Equipment needed: exercise ball, bucket (large enough to hold the exercise ball), and drumsticks (available for purchase).

Certified instructor: Coleen Burke

Fitness Fun

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:39:54 GMT

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall

A fabulous exercise class that includes stretching, cardiovascular, strength training and balance. Admission to Fitness Fun classes is by donation and open to both church members and the community.

Led by Certified Instructor Coleen Burke.

Caregiver Support Group

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:03:10 GMT

First Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Caregiving is a blessing and a burden. If you are caring for others in your home, at a facility, a neighbor, or a loved one that lives far away, please join our Caregiver Support Group. This group is a warm and caring time where you can share your story, find new ideas and resources, and be cared for. We meet every month in person.

Please contact Nurse Noelle in the Church Office for more information.

Grief Group

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:13:06 GMT

First and third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Contact the Church Office or Pastor Linda for more information.