PS - Holiday Party

  • Sun, December 07, 2025
  • 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Miracle Springs Resort 10625 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240
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Registration

  • Use this category for 1 GOPS member at $30.
  • As check-in person, you will need be there at 4:00 pm to set up the check-in table, be on duty from 4:30 to 5:30, sell drink beverage tickets ticket 4:30 to 6p.m. or 6p.m. to 7:30 You will also need to monitor the door and check in late arrivals until 6:30.
  • Guest registration
  • for Ron Heinmiller and Mike Snow
  • For Byron and Ritch

Register

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Please join us for the annual Great Outdoors Palm Springs Holiday Party. This special event will be held at the Miracle Springs Resort at 10625 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240.  (click here for directions). 

                                    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025 

You must be a GOPS member to register for this event; each member may bring a non-member guest; fee is $30 per person.  You must register before December 5, 2025.

Dinner is fully catered with waiter service at the tables.  Hors d'oeuvres before dinner will be buffet style, self-service.

Additionally, a full-service bar will be available for all beverages (cocktails, beer, and wine). Purchase drinks at the bar with tickets purchased at the cash table; bartenders do not handle cash. Complimentary iced tea, lemonade, and water will be provided. 

Menu:

  • Entree Item of your choice of one:
  •    New York Steak (cooked medium)
  •    Salmon
  •    Lasagna (vegetarian option)
  • Note your choice of entree upon registration.


  • Side: Twice baked potato with bacon, cheddar, and sour cream
  • Green salad
  • Dinner rolls
  • Vegetable side dishes
  • Dessert/coffee and soft drinks

Bar opens at 4:30, and hors d'oeuvres will be available at 5:00 PM.  We are planning to serve dinner at 5:30 PM.

There will be the ever-popular White Elephant gift exchange, moderated by a special guest.  If you choose to participate in this optional event, please keep the gift value to about $20.  Check in your gift at the door, receive a ticket and enjoy your evening. 

The cost to members for this event is $30 per person.  Members may also bring one (1) non-member guest for $30.  Great Outdoors members and non-member guests may register separately on-line.  Payment must be made at time of registration and paid online with a credit/debit card within 15 minutes. 

Refunds:  There are NO REFUNDS for this event. 

Note: Google Maps navigation might take you into the parking lot of the Desert Hot Springs Spa, which is located south of the Miracle Springs Resort.  Ignore the directions to turn left, and proceed 200 feet north to the next parking lot.

For questions, please contact the Social Events Coordinator, George Padilla [email protected]



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