De Anza Borrego Get-a-way
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
Check in Tuesday Oct 22nd Check out Friday Oct 25th
221 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
2 Steps
1) Call 760-767-5341 between NOW to June 1st or after October 1st to make reservations for a camp site or hotel. (Palm Canyon is closed June 1st to October 1st - no one to answer the phone). Military and Senior (age 62) discount of 15%. NOTE: Due to NO CONTRACT you can also go on-line at their website PalmCanyon@HighwayWest.com or book thru booking.com; 760-767-5341 TripAdvisor.com; hotels.com etc. HOWEVER, please note the cancelation policy for a 3rd party. Palm Canyon has 72 hours cancelation. You can also lock in a room for an extra fee.
2) After you confirm your reservation sign up on the website.
Itinerary for events & activities will come out via e-mail just for the registrants only in August/September. We are NOT reserving a meeting room. Most of the activities will be held outside in the picnic area.
If you have a question please call/text or e-mail
Marie Dixon
619-201-5307
marie.dixon08@att.net
THE FINAL ITINERARY A WEEK BEFORE THE BORREGO GET-A-WAY
THIS IS JUST A HEADS UP ON WHAT TO EXPECT....
The following is from Marie Dixon our Wagon Master for 2024 Borrego get-a-way:
1) Hiking information
2) Packing suggestions
3) Itinerary - Heads up on the day to day events (subject to change as needed)
4) Volunteer list (please note your volunteer position)
NOTE: Borrego is a big success because of the volunteers!
However, its to early to arrange any volunteer positions
Stay tuned for Mid September to start signing up for 1-2
volunteer spots.
1) Hiking information:
Palm Canyon is about a 3 mile loop and is considered moderate.
"The Slot" which is an easy 2 or 3 mile hike.
For those of you that have never hiked "The Slot" it is something that you'd never expect to find right here in our backyard.
Hiking poles, hiking boots, hats and water are suggested for both hikes.
We’ll meet at 9:30 am near the steps of the lobby to carpool to the trailheads for both hikes.
2) Packing suggestions:
Hiking: Hiking poles, suntan lotion, hat hiking shoes and drinking water
Biking: Bike, helmet, suntan lotion and drinking water
Walkers: Good walking shoes, suntan lotion, small purse/fanny pack,
(walk down around the Christmas circle)
Water aerobics: swim suit; water shoes; beach towel; sunscreen, hat
Bonfire: Matches/lighters/wood/newspaper/chair/jacket/gloves
Misc: Swim suit (pool 80-85 plus Jacuzzi); board games; Rocker shirt, Rocker Hat, flashlight for walking at night. Dish to share for Pot Luck first night; Beverages for Social Hour and daily activities for yourself the entire stay etc - for example: water, soda, wine, beer, rum, vodka etc
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3) 2024 Borrego Itinerary
Social Hours, Dinner and Breakfast meals will be in picnic area
TUESDAY - October 22, 2024
Check in
4:30 - 5 Social Hour - BYOB
5 second rule (just for fun)
5:00 - 6:30 Pot Luck Dinner
Form teams for the Rocker Games aka relay race
Each team will have:
1 person will be throwing
1 walker (no stairs)
1 in the pool - beach ball fun
1 NON-ACTIVE member putting a puzzle together
REMEMBER - NO COUPLES CAN BE ON THE SAME TEAM
Teams will be posted in the picnic area
6:30 - 7:00 Clean up (everyone clean up what they brought)
NOTE: please use the frig in your room or RV
WEDNESDAY - October 23, 2024
7:30 -9am Pancake Breakfast - Coffee and hot Tea - Fruit (no cost)
9:15 am Annual Group Pictures at the stairs just outside of the Hotel Lobby
9:30 am Biking or Hiking or Walkers (meet front of steps)
10:00 am Water aerobics - instructor Marie (NO noodles needed) Hotel pool
12:30-2:30 lunch on our own
2:30 - 4:00 Rocker Games (relay race) Let the games begin with the Throwers!
4:30 - 5:00 Social Hour - BYOB
5:00 - 6:30 Dinner - Sirloin burgers, potato-macaroni-green salads with desert (no cost)
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the
“Rocker Game Winners”
6:30 - 7:00 Clean up
7:00 - ??? Bon Fire/Board games
THURSDAY - October 24, 2024
07:30 -9am Oatmeal and fixens’ Coffee & Tea - Fruit (no cost)
09:30 am Biking or Hiking or Walkers (meet in front of steps)
10:00 am Water aerobics meet at the pool
12:00-2:30 Lunch on our own
2:30 pm Ice Cream social (meeting room 1)
4:30 pm Social Hour - BYOB
5:00 pm Dinner left overs
7:00 pm Last bon fire and/or board games
FRIDAY - October 25 2024
10:00 am Check Out and drive safely home
Note: any changes to the itinerary during the get-a-way will be posted (location TBD)
Volunteer Positions - will arrange starting Mid September 2024 - just a heads up for now
TUESDAY:
Happy Hour 4:00 pm
Set up supplies for HH and Pot Luck -
Happy hour munchies to bring
WEDNESDAY:
Pancake Breakfast: * 6:45 am at the picnic area (Breakfast starts at 7:30)
* flipping pancakes -
* bacon -
* Coffee/tea station & food table -
clean up -
(Lysol wipe tables, salt & pepper shakers etc)
HH & Dinner 4 PM set up -
Happy hour munchies
cooking hamburgers (2)
set up Salad’s
clean up -
(Lysol wipe tables, salt & pepper shakers etc)
THURSDAY:
Oatmeal Breakfast: * 6:45 am picnic area (breakfast starts at 7:30)
* Cooking oatmeal -
* “ “ -
* Coffee Station -
* Set up Oatmeal bar -
clean up -
(Lysol wipe tables, salt & pepper shakers etc)
Ice Cream Social: 2:15 pm - set up -
clean up -
Dinner 4:45 Set up tables
clean up -
Activity Leader Volunteers
Biking - Wally Hirsch
Hiking - Chris & Donna
Water Aerobics - Marie
Walkers - open
Thanks for volunteering
Questions please contact Marie at marie.dixon08@att.net or 619-201-5307.
Activities will include camping, biking, hiking, water aerobics, social hours,
Marie's famous Rocker Games and more.
The activity schedule will be posted near the campsites.
