IF………………….

• you enjoy opera
• you would like to help young opera singers further their careers
• you believe it’s important to give young school children an opportunity to experience opera
• you enjoy meeting other people who share your interest in opera
• you can afford the minimum level of membership of $125 a year (tax deductible)……………

THEN……………

you should become a member of the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert.  Review the various Membership Levels and fill out this Membership Form.

LEGACY SOCIETY

We also encourage you to join the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert Legacy Society.  In addition to the financial and tax benefits often associated with planned gifts, Legacy Members receive recognition in programs published for Guild events, name(s) listed on a Recognition Plaque to be placed in the Guild office and invitations to social events solely for Legacy Society members.  There are many ways to make a current or planned gift to the Guild – cash, stocks, trusts, real estate, gifts of retirement assets, etc. – how do you find out which one is most advantageous for you? A Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert Development Committee member will be available to meet with you to discuss any questions regarding the Legacy Society program prior to your consulting with your estate and tax planning financial advisors. Please contact Kathy Sanders by email at operaguild@verizon.net or at (760) 325-6107 for further information.

PHOTOS FROM RECENT MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

One of the most recent membership events was a fundraiser honoring Gary Hall, Senior Vice President/Wealth Advisor Wells Fargo Private Bank and one of the Coachella Valley’s foremost philanthropists.   The Gala raised nearly $90,000 to support the Opera Guild’s numerous outreach community programs.  A crowd of 150 elegantly attired guests attended this event on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, Ca.  Hosted by the Palm Springs Opera Guild Board and Co-chaired by Jean C. Carrus and Donald Osborne, the event featured a California cuisine three course dinner, dancing, and entertainment by Pat McCaffrey and the Whiz Kids Band.

Following are photos of some of the generous attendees posing with Gary as well as the program co-chairs and presenters:

Photos by Lani Garfield.  To download or purchase prints please visit www.PhotosByLani.com

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Below are photos from the Membership party held last fall  at the home of board member Stephen Lind:

And here are more from previous events:

All the activities described on this website are supported by members of the Guild along with generous donations from various sponsors and grantors.  We need your help to continue providing these FREE programs to the community.   Please join.  Questions?  Call 760.325.6107