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DESERT HORIZONS WOMEN’S CLUB

Women Helping Women

As the Desert Horizons Women’s Club, we are committed to “Women Helping Women” through new and long-time friendships; educational, fun and vibrant activities; and various charitable opportunities. There will always be someone here to cheer, help or support any member in need no matter what. We know there is strength in numbers and our numbers are great!

Our activities are purposely broad-ranging. You might want to:

  • Attend a luncheon to meet new friends, hear interesting speakers or programs and shop with nearby vendors
  • Read and share your perspective on a new book
  • Play new games with friends
  • Share dinners or special events with other members and their spouses or partners  
  • Hike our beautiful nearby mountains
  • Putt our 18-hole putting course
  • Walk, swim or bike with friends to stay fit
  • Take a field trip to interesting places and venues
  • And last, but certainly not least, help and serve our community both inside and beyond our gates by donating your time and/or resources to those in need.

Welcome to our Desert Horizons Women's Club webpage. We hope you enjoy exploring all of the various benefits that come from being a member of our wonderful organization, which is 26 years old and serves more than 270 women!


Our motto is "Women Helping Women" and we achieve that through various social, educational, recreational and charitable pursuits. From Special Interest Groups to monthly luncheons with various programs, to giving back to our local Coachella Valley community, our members form long-lasting friendships as they participate in multiple activities.


If you're not a member yet, we invite all women who are Desert Horizons residents or non-resident social members to join us for unlimited fun, friendship and charity!




Donna Mikov

President

 

Officers
2024-2025

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Gay Dorsey

Vice President

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Marilyn Bonebrake

Past President

Lynn Withrow

Secretary


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Paula Allen

Treasurer

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Barb Thompson

Technology

 

Committee Chairs
2024-2025

Committee Chairs

Membership:  Shelly Soorholtz
Communications
: Jill Hurd
Outreach/Volunteers: Brooke Brooks
Historian: Adrienne Sandstedt
Hospitality:  Linda Clark & Cheryl Garland
Programs: Betty Callaway
Special Interests: Peggy Porter
Technology:  Paula Manoski
Board 2024

History of Desert Horizons Women’s Club

 

Desert Horizons residents Mary T. Roche and Gloria Brightman founded the DHWC in 1998.  They wanted to help women integrate into our Desert Horizons community through social, educational, charitable and non-political community activities.  From that first meeting of 65 women, we now enjoy a roster of more than 270 members, with fun, competent women holding numerous Board positions, and others leading Special Interest Groups.  We are "Women Helping Women" in both our local Desert Horizons community and through our charitable efforts for women in need here in the Coachella Valley.  Our heartfelt thanks to Mary and Gloria for making this happen!


25th Anniversary Celebration

In 2023, our Desert Horizons Women's Club celebrated 25 years with our traditional Anniversary Tea, complete with lovely hats and delicious treats!  With every year, every member makes the club stronger and more vibrant.  Take a peek at a historical perspective below of how we started and how we have transformed over the years.

25th Anniversary Tea

Select Image Above to View 25th Anniversary Video


Past Presidents

Our club has been so fortunate to have a group of talented and hard working women who have kept our club thriving and interesting. We thank these wonderful women for the club we have today!!

1998-1999       Mary T. Roche

1999-2000       Gloria Brightman

2000-2002       Barbara Killough

2002-2004       Kathy Simmons

2004-2005       Maggie LeCates

2005-2006       Barbara Schmelzer -short term

2005-2006 Marcia Rockowitz
2006-2008       Martha Owens

2008-2009       Debbie Robinson

2009-2010       Sandra Drummond

2010-2011       Sue Buerk

2011-2013       Sue Dunton

2013-2015       Kristie Alm

2015-2017       Barbara Strain

2017-2019       Elaine Hodges

2019-2020       Marty Lamb
2020-2022 Joanne Pastula
2022-2024 Marilyn Bonebrake