Monthly Meetings
From November through April, CVAP holds monthly Business Meetings and Luncheons on the second Thursday of each month, except February which is the Annual Benefit month. On the first Saturday in May, the annual Scholarship Luncheon is held where our scholarship recipients are acknowledged.
Social time for regular meetings is from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m., with a luncheon to follow.
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Below you will find the topic details for each gathering.
November 13, 2025
Welcome New
Members
Palm Valley CC, Palm Desert
Welcome back to the Valley for those who have been away for the summer season. CVAP's November meeting will celebrate the new members who have joined us recently. Plan to come and meet all of them.
December 11, 2025
Celebrate the Season with Toys for Children
Smoke Tree, Palm Springs
Our December meeting gets CVAP into the Christmas spirit. As it has been for many years, this will be the Toys for Tots meeting, so don't forget your unwrapped toy for the children at Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms.
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January 8, 2026
Dave Woodman,
Disney Animation
Shadow Ridge Marriott,
Palm Desert
Dave Woodman, a Disney Animator, will talk about his craft.
January will be CVAP's Annual Books for Children Program. Bring new or gently used books to the meeting. The books will then be donated to a local school or nonprofit organization that works with children.
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February 12, 2026
Denim and Diamonds
Desert Willow,
Palm Desert
Plan to attend our Annual Fundraising Benefit. The Denim and Diamonds theme will provide glittery and rustic decorations. Wear your favorite boots and get ready for some line dancing, or maybe the Texas Two Step. Oh, and don't forget the diamonds!
March 12, 2026
TBA
Citrus CC,
La Quinta
The activities for this month are to be determined shortly.
April 9, 2026
La Quinta CC
La Quinta
In April CVAP will hold its Annual Old Bags and Gently Used Jewelry sale. Items you would like to donate may be brought to the March meeting. The program will be announced shortly.
May 2, 2026
Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Desert Horizons,
Indian Wells
On the first Saturday in May, CVAP will have a luncheon to meet the 2025-2026 scholars and to present them with their scholarship certificates.