IRI 2012 Annual Meeting - Things to do

Suggested Activities

Annual Meeting Companions

Yes, please join us!  There is so much to see and do in and around Palm Springs, both at the hotel and in the surrounding region. During the conference, the benefits to all registered companions include a breakfast/hospitality room for networking and relaxation each moring.have access to a private breakfast room for networking and relaxing each morning of the conference. All registered companions are invited to attend all networking receptions and the Award Dinner.

Special Companion Activities:

Tuesday, May 8

Companions are invited to attend a special Guided Tour of the Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Tuesday morning, May 8.  This includes a narrated riding tour, and a "behind the scenes" tour of both the Commissioner's House (leopard house) and Wildlife Hospital. Please remember to bring your camera!  The animals and gardens provide some breathtaking photo opportunities! 

 

Wednesday, May 9

5 to Thrive: Five Steps You Can Take Now to Increase Your Overall Wellbeing
“Life is one big transition.”  Pittsburgh Pirate baseball great Willie Stargell’s quip resonates with all of us. Whether raising families, cross-country or cross-town relocations or planning for retirement, we encounter transitions throughout our lives.

Participate in a lively discussion and presentation providing actions you can take now to boost your overall wellbeing. The five elements of overall wellbeing include:

• Career/Retirement
• Financial
• Social
• Health
• Community

Learn easy-to-do steps, based on health and positive psychology research, to help improve your overall wellbeing, moving you from “survive” to “thrive” as you navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions.

Dr. Carolyn Mathews  coaches boomer professionals as they navigate midlife transitions and define their retirement. As a former corporate professional and current positive psychologist, she focuses on clients' personal strengths, circumstances, and skills.

 

Shopping in Palm Springs

Downtown Palm Springs

Downtown Palm Springs is host to over five hundred businesses including world class restaurants, hotels, art galleries, boutiques, shops, professional services and more. Beautifully lined with majestic palm trees continuously lit in a wrapping of sparkling lights, a walk down Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive is a must to truly savor the flavor of the heart of Palm Springs.

 

El Paseo Shopping District

World famous as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, Palm Desert's El Paseo Shopping District is a beautifully maintained picture-postcard floral and statue-filled mile.

El Paseo is truly a shopper's paradise where you'll find over 300 discoveries including enchanting shops and boutiques featuring the latest designer fashions, jewelry, award winning restaurants, antiques, beauty salons, spas, art galleries and more. 

 

 

The River at Ranco Mirage

The River at Rancho Mirage is more than simply a shopping and entertainment center. It is a destination. The River provides a park-like waterfront with an entertainment amphitheater, live music, fountains and cascading waterfalls. The River is an unmatched environment of style and beauty, providing a place to spend the day and enjoy the evening. The River itself is a stunning and creative destination that we know will be a new landmark for the desert.

 

Attractions

The Living Desert

47900 Portola Ave

Palm Desert, CA

(760) 346-5694

General Admission: $14.95

 

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

One Tram Way

Palm Springs, CA. 92262

(888) 515-TRAM (8726)

General Admission: $23.95

 

Desert Adventures

74-794 Lennon Place, Suite B

Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 324-5337

Prices vary depending on tour selected

 

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 Museum Drive

Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-4800

General Admission: $12.50

 

Indian Canyons

General Admission: $9.00

(760) 323-6018

 

Joshua Tree National Park

74485 National Park Drive

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

(760) 367-5500

General Admission: $5.00

 

Palm Springs Air Museum

745 North Gene Autry Trail

Palm Springs, California 92262

(760) 778-6262

General Admission: $15

 

Local events:

 

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 5, 2012
4:30pm - close
Las Casuelas Terraza in downton Palm Springs will host its annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta featuring live music, entertainment, and giveaways.

 

Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast and Tour - Website

May 13, 2012
8am - 10am
Experience a truly wild Mother's Day at the Living Desert with a fabulous feline breakfast and tour. $50 per person. Reservations Required.

 

Film Noir Festival - Tickets

May 2012
Classic black and white film noir will be screened at the Camelot Theaters. Call (760) 325-6565 for more information.

 

 

Joshua Tree Music Festival - Tickets

May 2012
At the 10th annual festival 2 stages alternate throughout the weekend, so music is continuous and you don't miss any of the bands. Live music runs continuously from 11am til past midnight on SAT, and from 11am - 7pm on SUN.

 

Smooth Jazz Festival -

Website

May 2012
Jazz musicians from all over the country participate in this annual fundraiser held at the Riviera Resort and Spa in downtown Palm Springs, to benefit Hanson House. Call (760) 323-6316 for more information.