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• Playground Group Campout

  • Start
    05/23/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    05/26/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Jerome

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  Located just 9 miles from Jerome Arizona in the Prescott National Forest, this site provides a quiet and tranquil escape from the city and is still in the middle of both great shopping and history. Spend a day in Jerome or doing wine tastings in nearby Cottonwood and Prescott Valley

  Facilities:The site has a large group gathering place with picnic tables, grills, a large fire pit and vault toilet and is adjacent to a family picnic area. There is no drinking water available. The nearby towns of Prescott Valley and Cottonwood have grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, shopping and other conveniences.

  Natural Features: The campground is in a secluded site in the tall ponderosa pine trees. Pleasant daytime temperatures and cool mountain breezes make it a nice respite from the summer heat of nearby deserts.

  Recreation: The surrounding forest offers many hiking trails of various levels of intensity, from easy short-distance walks to more challenging elevated climbs. Campers who need a break from hiking can relax around the campground, take in the views and listen to the sound of the wind in the pines.

  Nearby Attractions: A short drive away is the colorful town of Jerome, an abandoned mining town that has been transformed into an artist and tourist community.
  
  Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient ruin of the Sinaguan culture, and Dead Horse Ranch State Park, which has mountain biking, canoeing and fishing along the Verde River, are also close by.
  
  Tuzigoot National Monument
  
  Dead Horse Ranch State Park

  Activities: A group dinner will be held on Saturday Night; We will arrange group hiking and off-roading activities to be announced in the pre-camp e-mail.

  Getting There: Latitude/Longitude

  34° 41' 53.9999" N, 112° 8' 10.0000" W

  Take State Highway 89A (seven miles southwest of Jerome or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley) to Forest Road 104. Travel on Forest Road 104 for two miles to Playground Group Campground.

  Host: Rion Snapp

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 5/8/25 to get a refund. 
  

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• Summer Members' Party and Ice Cream Social

  • When
    06/07/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's home

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  Photo courtesy of Google images

  Members Party

  Yes, it's time for another Members' Party!

  Come enjoy an afternoon at Deby's beautiful home in Mesa. Bring your swimsuit and towel! Join your Desert Adventures friends for an afternoon of sun, swimming, great conversation and fantastic food!

  Pool toys and yard games will be available. You are welcome to bring your favorite yard game/pool toy.

  Dinner will be served at about 5:00 pm. DA will provide the protein, vegan protein, and ice cream. We request that you bring a summer appetizer, side dish, or favorite topping to share.

  This event is BYOB (Adult Beverages). DA will provide water.

  Join Desert Adventures and save $15.00 on this activity when you register with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is $25.00 annually.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Party hosted by Deby and Barb. Their contact information will be provided on your registration confirmation.

  
  

  
  

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• San Tan Brewery/Distillery Tour

  • When
    06/08/2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    495 E Warner Rd. Chandler, AZ 85225

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  Photo courtesy of San Tan Gardens Brewery and Distillery Tours

  A MUST-SEE and DO event.

  SanTan Brewing Company is proud to be an Arizona-based, award-winning producer of hand-crafted beers made with Uncommon Quality for Everyday Occasions.
  

  Experience Arizona's Largest Brewery & Distillery Facility. SanTan Tours feature 10 stops along the brewery and distillery path. You’ll visit stations like Grain Handling, The Brewhouse, Barrel Aging, Packaging, and more. At select stops, you’ll have the opportunity to taste samples of the products at various stages of production. Each tour is led by a SanTan expert who will guide you through the 35,000 sq. ft. facility and answer questions along the way. After the tour, relax at our tasting bar where you can purchase additional tastings, canned beers, bottled spirits, and exclusive merchandise.

  • Age restriction: must be 21 or older
  • Length of tour: 75 minutes
  • Tour Times: Sundays 1:30pm
  • Must wear closed-toed shoes
  • Tour facility not temperature controlled

  Last day to purchase tickets will be May 17th. This is also the final day for a cancelation refund.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00.

  Please check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Your Host is Gwen. Her contact information will be provided with your registration email.

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• Mogollon Rim Dispersed Campout

  • Start
    06/11/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    06/24/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    On the Rim

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  Join us for one of our most spectacular campouts of the year! This is rustic dispersed camping at its best. We will be along the Mogollon Rim in the tall pines at the best time of year. With one ticket purchase, you can camp for as many of the 13 nights as you wish. Only available on weekends? come for just the weekends. Only available during the week? Join us when you can. Never rustic camped before? Come and learn from those who have!

  Forming the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, the Mogollon Rim drops up to 2,000 feet in some areas for a breathtaking overlook of Arizona’s untamed wilderness. Outdoor recreation of all kinds is a favorite activity throughout the Rim, as it boasts part of the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world and some lakes that draw in an ever-expanding herd of elk. While the lakes and forest roads that wind throughout this amazing area draw in outdoorsman galore, the quieter hiking trails that weave deep into the wilderness also have plenty of their own appeal. Here are some of the best trails the Rim and its surrounding areas have to offer.

  Important Information: Because this is dispersed camping, we will not know our final location until June 10. Registrants should plan on receiving the final location and direction on the evening of June 10 via e-mail. This is a Pack-it-in/Pack-it-out event. Registrants will be responsible for providing their food, water, and equipment, and hauling out all trash and waste.

  Please bring propane to share or $ to contribute.

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 6/1/25 to get a refund. 

  Host: Rion Snapp

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    06/29/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Rudy's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Christine's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Rudy's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Campout at Moqui

  • Start
    07/03/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    07/06/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Moqui Campgroud, Happy Jack, AZ
  • Spaces left
    16

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  The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. Its an ideal setting to get away from the summer heat for the long holiday weekend! We will plan several hikes, a group meal, and, based on interest, a 4x4 Adventure

  The nearby Mogollon Rim is one of the most striking geologic features in the state. This steep escarpment, measured in thousands of feet, stretches from New Mexico diagonally across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.

  Many visitors spend time relaxing and exploring the area. The nearby C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake offer opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users. There are also several Fire Lookout Towers in the area.

  Location:

  From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87 Drive approximately 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground.

  From Payson, Arizona, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow. Turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. 

  GPS Coordinates 34°35'46.1"N, 111°11'55.2"W

  Cancellations received more than 10days prior are entitled to a refund.

  Information on meals and additional activities will be provided to registrants two weeks before the event.

  Join Desert Adventures and save $ on this campout with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is just $25.00.

  Trip Leader: Rion Snapp

  Elevation 2,170 Ft.

  Hey everyone, don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 6/22/25 to get a refund. 

  
  

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• Lunch before 3D mini Golf

  • When
    07/12/2025
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Portillo's 10574 N. 90th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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  Photo courtesy of Portillo's website

  It All Began in the Dog House

  In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo's hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called "The Dog House." Years later, Portillo's has become a brand synonymous with Chicago. In fact, we're kind of a big dill- people say it's not a real trip to Chicago unless you eat at Portillo's. Fortunately, die-hard fans and first-timers alike have their choice of Portillo's restaurants, as we've beefed up to more than 70 locations across several states.

  NOW - Welcome to Portillo’s at 10574 N 90th Street! Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago Street food at our 50s-60s Americana themed restaurant. Savor our char-broiled burgers, Italian Beef Sandwiches, iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh chopped salad. Don’t miss out on our famous chocolate cake shake to top off your meal. Open late and designed for family-friendly dining, Portillo’s is the ultimate spot for delicious fast food in a fun atmosphere.
  

  Have some fun,  join us for lunch?

  Our host is Deby. Her contact information will be included in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Imagine 3D Mini Golf

  • When
    07/12/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Imagine 3D Golf 9180 East Talking Stick Way #7, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

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  Photo courtesy of Imagine 3D Golf website

  Get out of the July desert heat for this cooooool experience. Have fun with friends on this challenging 18-hole indoor course.
  

  Imagine a COSMIC ADVENTURE!

  That is the best way to describe an out-of-this-world golfing experience! So don your 3D glasses and wander through the universe.

  Enjoy a sense of psychodelia as you compete with your teammates and demonstrate your golfing skills.

  Nonmembers can save the difference on this event and additional discounts throughout the year by joining Desert Adventures. The membership fee is $25.00.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Your host will be Deby. Her contact information will be included on your registration confirmation email.

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    07/20/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Beth's home in Glendale. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Beth's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Christmas in July 2025

  • When
    07/26/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Scott's home in Peoria
  • Spaces left
    15

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  This popular event sells out quickly.

  We're staying with our traditional holiday theme of turkey and ham with all the fixings! Please bring a side dish, an appetizer, or dessert. We will have water/ice so bring your favorite beverage.

  Our infamous white elephant gift exchange will continue this year, so please bring a wrapped new or used gift. These gifts will be anonymously exchanged while we're gathered around the festive Christmas tree. This event is at Scott's spectacular house and is limited to 20 attendees.

  Of course, what's a Christmas in July without a pool, so don't forget a swimsuit and towel. Join your Desert Adventures friends for an afternoon of sun, swimming, great conversation, and fantastic food!

  Nonmembers can save the difference on this event and receive discounts annually by joining Desert Adventures. 

  Scott is your host.

  Scott's address and contact information will be on your confirmation email.

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• Capital Reef / Arches N.P. Campout - UTAH

  • Start
    07/29/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    08/03/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Utah

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  Photo courtesy of NPS website

  Please contact Rion, your leader, for the exact coordinates of the campsite.

  Meal planning will also be coordinated after registration.

  Capital Reef N.P.

  The multiple rock layers found at Capitol Reef offer a diverse canyon environment. Many popular canyoneering routes pass through the Navajo and Wingate sandstone formations. Drainages within the Wingate Sandstone often follow natural vertical fracturing and form deep canyons with long drops and tight vertical canyon walls. Canyons within the Navajo Sandstone tend to be shallower and typically produce tight slots, potholes, and shorter drops.

  Canyoneering is a growing recreational sport on the Colorado Plateau. Information on Capitol Reef canyoneering routes can be found on various websites and in other publications. Search the internet for details.
  

  Arches N.P. - over 2000 arches to explore!

  Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.
  

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 7/12/25 to get a refund. 

  Join Desert Adventures and save $ on this campout with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is just $25.00.

  Hey everyone, don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Your trip leader will be Rion. His contact information will be on your registration confirmation email.

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• Wyoming Equality

  • Start
    08/13/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    08/17/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Wyoming

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   Photo courtesy of Wyoming Equality

  Wyoming’s Premier LGBTQIA+ Camping Event

  Rendezvous is a 5-day LGBTQ campout in the Medicine Bow National Forest, between Laramie and Cheyenne in Wyoming. This campout is a friendly, safe, LGBTQ-affirming environment for all adults from everywhere. Pitch a tent or bring an RV, and get ready for five days of making new friends while celebrating Pride… Wyoming Style.

  For 32 years, Rendezvous has been a beloved and critical fundraising event for Wyoming Equality. With your ticket purchase, you are building a fairer, kinder Wyoming. 

  This year, you can increase your savings with the “All-in package.” This includes your meals, shower tickets, add-on events,  a commemorative gift, and 20% off at the camp store, where you can get your souvenirs and essential items you forgot to pack. 

  We’ll see you August 13th-17th! While we know we’ll be camping in the Medicine Bow National Forest, we’re still working with the Forest Service to determine the exact location. We’ll email you a map with detailed directions to our campsite once we know where we’ll be.

  Dogs are allowed to camp with us. However, please be sure to bring a leash and proof of Rabies vaccination. Dogs must be on a leash, in your RV, or in a kennel at all times. While we’re excited to meet your pup, they are not welcome at the main camp.

  Please take note of the different ticket options, including discounted early bird meal tickets! See the bottom of the page for a sample camp meal menu.

  Tickets:

  One-day event only $50

  Weekend Access Pass $100 August 15 - 17

  5-day Pass $151.20 August 13 - 17

  All in Package $285 (Early Bird Exclusive Offering Includes: 5-Day Pass, All Daily Meals, Shower Tickets, All Paid Events, Commemorative Gift, & 20% discount at Camp Store.

  Volunteer Ticket Hold $22.40
  

  For more information go to: https://www.wyomingequality.org/rendezvous

  Rion will be your leader. His information will be sent in the confirmation email.

  You must register on this site to ensure a site near your DA friends.

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel with Wyoming Equality to get a refund. 
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    08/17/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Barb's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Barb's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Barb's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Grand Canyon Campout

  • Start
    09/04/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    09/07/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    1 Mather Campground Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Join Desert Adventures for yet another fabulous year camping at the Grand Canyon! We are continuing our decades-long tradition of camping in the Mather Campground, just a 10-minute walk to the south rim. In addition to your DA family, you may see families of deer, javelina, and elk walking through the campground. We welcome you to commune with nature and socialize with us.

  Itinerary

  • Thursday check-in time is at 2:00 pm.
  • Thursday night, campers can gather with their dinners and cocktails at the group site and make plans for their Friday adventures.
  • Friday and Saturday, everybody’s on their own to hike, shop, nap, or do some combination.
  • Saturday evening we’ll have happy hour around 5pm (please bring your favorite adult beverage to enjoy), followed by dinner around six. We’ll provide a meat (a vegetable protein if requested) for dinner. We ask that people bring snacks, sides, or desserts to share.
  • Sunday morning checkout time is 11:00am.

  Amenities

  The Group Site, is a tent-only campout per park policy. If you like, you may reserve a site in Trailer Village or in one of the other loops in the Mather Campground the weekend we are camping and join us for dinner and other activities. Parking at our group site is limited to two vehicles at Sage Loop Site 4, so carpooling is highly encouraged. Extra vehicles may be parked in the parking lot adjacent to Camper Services at the Mather Campground entrance.

  There are potable water pumps and restrooms with electricity and running water right next to our group site. Showers, laundry facilities, and pay phones are available at Camper Services (bring quarters and flip-flops).

  Market Plaza is a short walk or drive away and offers shopping and dining, as well as lodging at Yavapai Lodge. If you like, you may reserve a room at Yavapai Lodge the weekend we are camping. Market Plaza features free Wi-Fi, albeit slow and unreliable. Please note that cellular connectivity in the park can be spotty, and your campout leader(s) may not be reachable in the park. Always try texting first.

  We will have the DA propane fire pit to enjoy in the evening! Donations of/for gas are welcome.

  Cancellation refunds are available until August 15th.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Rion and Deby will be our Trip Leaders. Their information will be provided with your registration confirmation.

  
  

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• Meet for Lunch at Wilderness Brewing Co.

  • When
    09/13/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Photo courtesy of AZ Wilderness Brewing Co,

  This Beer Saves Water

  We don't know if you've heard, but the water supply in the Southwest is not doing well. Ongoing drought, increased demand, and the effects of climate change have reduced the amount of water in our largest reservoirs (like Lake Mead, which supplies much of the water Arizonans use) to crisis levels. In January 2023, federal restrictions limited the water use in Arizona for the first time ever. So we set out to create a beer that both brought attention to the water crisis and offered a possible solution: This Beer Saves Water. 

  How can beer help save water, you ask? This Beer Saves Water is made using barley from Sinagua Malt. Based in Arizona's Verde Valley, Sinagua works with local farmers to shift from traditional summer crops like corn and alfalfa to barley, a late winter/spring crop. This crop-switching results in less water diverted from the Verde River during high-demand, low streamflow periods, leaving more water for people and wildlife. Since 2019, Sinagua's efforts have kept more than 425 million gallons of water in the Verde River. Every Arizona Wilderness beer uses Sinagua Malt as a base; This Beer Saves Water is made with 100% Sinagua. 

  We actually sat down and did the math: Every pint of This Beer Saves Water—and, in fact, every Wilderness beer—helps offset more than 50 gallons of water for Arizona's waterways. Our hope is that the beer inspires people to start thinking about how they can save water and support the businesses that are being proactive about sustainability. As the water crisis in the Southwest worsens, it's only going to become more important.

  Your trip leader is Deby. Her contact information will be included in your registration email confirmation.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00.
  

  Hey everyone, don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  
  

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• Fall Members' Party

  • When
    09/21/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Jon's Home - Phoenix

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  Photo courtesy of unknown person

  Enjoy the afternoon at Jon's home in Phoenix for a swim in his pool, chillin' on his expansive patio, and sunning in his beautiful backyard. 

  Join us for food, water, and socializing with your Desert Adventures friends. DA will provide a summer favorite (SURPRISE) and something for our vegetarian/vegan friends.  When registering, please indicate what you will bring.

  This event is BYOB.

  Members are always free. Nonmembers will be $15. Take advantage of member discount status and save on future events by joining DA for just $25. This is the same price paid in 1980.

  Nonmember cancellation refunds available until September 16th.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

   

  Register online to receive the exact address in the confirmation email.

  Your host is Jon. His information will be provided with your registration confirmation email.

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    09/28/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Deby's home in Mesa. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Deby's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Meet at the Japanese Friendship Gardens

  • When
    10/12/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Phoenix

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  Photo courtesy of Japanese Friendship Garden

  Our Story

  The Japanese Friendship Garden, named Rohoen (鷺鳳園), is a joint project of the City of Phoenix and our Sister City Himeji, Japan. Himeji Mayor, Matsuji Totani proposed the garden in 1987 to cement the bonds of friendship between Japan and the United States and particularly between the peoples of Himeji and Phoenix. 
   
  The Himeji Gardening and Construction Contractors Association was formed for the specific purpose of designing and constructing the garden. In the ensuing years, the group has made dozens of visits to select the site, investigate soil and climactic conditions, determine suitable plantings, select rock, and oversee construction details.
   
  The teahouse and surrounding tea garden were completed in November 1996, the 20th anniversary of our Sister City relationship. The project features a stroll garden, tea garden, and a dry garden. All the decorative features that you see in the garden and the thousands of hours required to design and guide its construction are gifts from the City of Himeji and its citizens.

  Cost: Adults $14, Seniors $12, Military $11.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00. 

  Please check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Rudy will be our leader for this event. His information will be provided with your confirmation email.

  
  

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• Lunch After the Japanese Friendship Garden

  • When
    10/12/2025
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Found:re - 1100 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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  Photo courtesy of Foundre

  An art boutique hotel with inspiration and comfort in the heart of downtown Phoenix

  MATCH Market & Bar, located inside FOUND:RE Phoenix, offers a modern interpretation of comfort food with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients.

  Our NAME - FOUND:RE Phoenix

  Our name begins with the word, "FOUND," as in discovery, find, innovation, and exploration. Which, also happens to be the words that describe why people travel.

  The "RE" means 'in reference to'. So when you're at FOUND:RE Phoenix, you have the opportunity to discover all kinds of things – amazing art, brilliant food, and a community of locals and visitors, enjoying themselves together.

  Plus, when you say FOUND:RE, it sounds like FOUNDRY, which describes the industrial-yet-inviting design aesthetic of the hotel itself.

  
  

  MATCH Market & Bar

  Match Market & Bar is a neighborhood eatery and hot spot, offering fresh food and house-made culinary delights, local provisions, handcrafted cocktails, and cool fashion finds in a modern atmosphere. Our market area offers a wide range of locally curated chic items like home goods, clothing and accessories, books, candles, and epicurean provisions, focusing on small batch artisanal products.

  Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.

  During the day, MATCH Market & Bar offers counter service in a fast, casual environment. As the sunsets, the restaurant transforms into a full-service restaurant for dinner.

  Wake up with our coffee bar, featuring CAFFÉ UMBRIA COFFEES, from 7:30AM and closes at 10PM daily or refresh with a frozen treat from our gelato bar.

  MATCH Market and Bar is the perfect place to eat, drink, and shop!

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00.

  Please check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Rudy will be your leader. His information will be in your registration confirmation email.

  
  

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• Celebrate Oktoberfest at Haus Murphy's

  • When
    10/18/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    5739 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301

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  Serving the Finest German Food for 26 years, Haus Murphy’s has become a Valley Destination.  In Historic Downtown Glendale, this gem of a restaurant has become a favorite of many patrons worldwide. Whether you crave authentic German Cuisine or the Giant Pretzel and a side of Polka and a huge beer, you won’t be disappointed. It is the perfect place for big parties. Providing Service either inside our Lounge (German Style Long table seating) or in our Biergarten. We look forward to your visit.

  Gwen will lead this gastro experience.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00.

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    10/26/2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Rudy's Home

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  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Rudy's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Rion's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Queen Creek Olive Mill

  • When
    11/08/2025
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    25062 South Meridian Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

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  The Queen Creek Olive Mill estate is an agri-tourism destination where visitors can experience the flavors of Arizona and reconnect with the traditions that high-quality extra virgin olive oil inspires.

  
  

  PERRY REA + FAMILY

  The olive mill family started with Perry & Brenda Rea, and their five children. With the idea of providing the Arizona community with fresh, local, extra virgin olive oil, we built a farm shed and eventually transformed it into the Queen Creek Olive Mill you see today.

  
  

  OLIVE OIL SOMMELIER

  Today, we are professional olive oil sommeliers, curating and crafting a collection of award-winning extra virgin olive oil in small batches. We love what we do and are committed to sharing our love of cooking and passion for all things extra virgin with our family, friends, and community.

  
  

  PARTNERS-IN-PASSION

  Blossom-to-Bottle is about maintaining an attitude of stewardship and craftsmanship that starts with our environment, continues through our supply chain and production processes, and finishes with transformative experiences for our customers and guests.

  Partners in Passion are recognized master craftsmen and women who have demonstrated their expertise and who embody our Blossom-to-Bottle philosophy.

  
  

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00. 
  

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  Your leaders are Deby and Barb. Their contact information will be in your registration confirmation email.

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• Cave Creek Group Site Campout - DRAFT

  • Start
    11/13/2025
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    11/16/2025
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Cave Creek

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    11/23/2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Beth's Home

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  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Beth's home in Glendale. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Beth's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Thanksgiving Dinner

  • When
    11/27/2025
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Barbs home in west Phoenix

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  Your Desert Adventures family will once again be serving home-cooked turkey and delicious honey-glazed ham. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. We‘ll have soft drinks and water. Bring your own adult beverages.

  We want to manage our Thanksgiving feast the best way possible so please list what you are going to bring when you register.

  We need to limit the number of attendees to 25, including our host Barb, so if you are interested in joining your DA family for this holiday, please REGISTER! If you cannot make it after registering, please let us know so we can ensure that anyone else who wishes can join us.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00. 
  

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Location: Barbara’s home in Phoenix (exact address to be provided with registration.

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• Members' Holiday Dinner - DRAFT

  • When
    12/06/2025

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting & Dinner

  • When
    12/14/2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

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  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Deby's home in Mesa. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Deby's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Core Group Meeting with Officer Candidate Preview

  • When
    01/17/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Barb's home

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  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980, and we are still running strong!

  
  

  As a member, you should WANT TO BE INVOLVED in the operation of DA! The Core Meeting's success is thanks to members who choose to be more than a member. Put a notch in your belt, and choose to become an Officer. Give a year and help steer us into new adventures!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too should be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Barb's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Barb's info will be sent in your registration confirmation email.

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting and Canidate Selection

  • When
    02/22/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Barb's Home

  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    03/22/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    04/19/2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    05/17/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    06/21/2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    07/19/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    08/23/2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    09/27/2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    10/25/2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    11/22/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting / Christmas Dinner

  • When
    12/13/2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

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