People feel better when engaged in social activity. Let’s Kick ASS Palm Springs helps long-term survivors overcome isolation by creating social opportunity. From our popular monthly potlucks, twice-monthly coffee socials, our bowling afternoon, to now establishing annual events such as our June 5, Long-term Survivors Day reception and our Thanksgiving Day feast, LKAPS benefits its members through engagement. You can read all about our activities on our blog page.
October 17 – November 2 🎉 “The Inheritance Part 2 By Matthew Lopez
Winner of the 2020 Tony Award for Best Play, winner of the 2020 Drama Desk Award for Best Play and winner of the 2019 Olivier Award for Best Play
We’re excited to share that Let’s Kick ASS (AIDS Survivor Syndrome) Palm Springs, “LKAPS” has been selected as one of the community beneficiaries of the 2025 Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk on November 8, 2025! Let’s have a strong showing you can join our team below! Click on the image to go to the Pride Run & Walk info page to register or donate.
Social Calendar
- October 5, 2025
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Coffee @ Ristretto
October 5, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Ristretto 500 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
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- October 7, 2025
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Online Roundtable Discussion Group
October 7, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Zoom Online
This LKAPS peer discussion group formed as the outcome of several virtual meetings held in the last couple of months. The Roundtable is intended to include and allow everyone to participate in discussions of topics both serious and fun. You can receive information about the roundtable and other LKAPS programs by signing up for our newsletter.
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Positive Life Series
October 7, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Palm Springs, CA, USA
Our community partner HARP-PS.org sponsors The Positive Life Series, a monthly HIV/AIDS community educations series. It is available to view on ZOOMClick here for more information or here to register.
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- October 8, 2025
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Dine Around
October 8, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Low Desert / Modern Mexican 1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Unit 405, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States
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- October 9, 2025
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Social Committee Meeting
October 9, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm online
All are welcome to attend the group’s social committee to help brainstorm and plan new events. Please share any topics or individuals you think would be of interest in joining a zoom with us at social@LKAPS.org
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In Person LKAPS Roundtable Discussion Group
October 9, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ken Seeley Rehab – Palm Springs, 1900 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite B1, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
The new in-person Friday Roundtable will meet every Friday at 5:30 PM at the Ken Seeley Community Room, 1900 E. Tahquitz Canyon Drive (near Sunrise).
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- October 14, 2025
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Online Roundtable Discussion Group
October 14, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Zoom Online
This LKAPS peer discussion group formed as the outcome of several virtual meetings held in the last couple of months. The Roundtable is intended to include and allow everyone to participate in discussions of topics both serious and fun. You can receive information about the roundtable and other LKAPS programs by signing up for our newsletter.
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