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Mariachi Estrella! at Borrego Days Desert Festival 2015.
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It's November, and it's game on for another fabulous high season at The Springs and the Anza-Borrego Desert!
Coming up this month we have our first ever Snowbirds' Homecoming Dinner, (Today!...free to registered guests.), the return of Tuesday Campfire Night and Thursday wine tasting, a rockin' party to benefit the Borrego Springs Senior Center, our traditional Thanksgiving potluck, and much more.
The phones have been very busy the last few days as folks are planning their fall and winter trips to Borrego Springs. Reserve your space now in order to have the best selection of site types and dates.
Give us a call at 760-767-0004. Our team of friendly reservationists is ready to help you from 8 AM to 5 PM daily. Or you can book directly through our online booking engine here.
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| Abbie, the mascot of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association.
Photo by Hal Cohen |
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Upcoming Events and Activities
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Sunday, November 1, 5:30 PM (Today!)
Snowbirds' Homecoming Dinner
Come join us today for a complimentary feast at The Torres Room to honor our returning Snowbirds. Enjoy Italian chicken and spinach pasta, grilled vegetables, Caesar salad and dessert - no charge to RV guests! $10 for non-guests. The Springs Wine and Beer Bar will be open.
Thursdays November 5, 12 and 19 at 5:30 PM, Wine Tasting and Social Hour.
Light snacks and drinks, no charge to RV Guests. Come enjoy some of the great wines from our Pro Shop Selection.
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24
at 5 PM. Campfire Night is Back!
We bring the hot dogs and s'mores. You bring a chair, your favorite beverage and a smile.
Saturday, November 14 5:30-9 PM.
Borrego Senior Center Fundraiser Dinner and Dance Party.
Come "Dancing with our Senior Stars"
Join us for a great catered meal from Kendalls' Cafe, excellent high-energy entertainment from Ericka Devereaux and Renown Muzic, raffle and auction prizes. Come out and have a great time for a good cause! Tickets only $30 in advance includes dessert and beverages. Invite some friends and reserve a table for eight for only $200, a 20% discount.
Thursday, November 26, 3 PM
Thanksgiving Potluck. We roast the turkeys and make the gravy, you bring a side dish to share, and we will experience the blessings of Thanksgiving together.
Saturday, November 28,
Mexican Buffet Dinner and Dance Party with The Borrego Blues and Dance All-Stars! Carne Asada, Enchiladas and all the fixin's, great live dance music, all for just $15 per person. The Springs Wine and Beer Bar will be open.
The following weekly activities are offered in November to our RV guests at no charge:
Tuesdays through Sunday at 10:30 AM:
Water exercise at the Saltwater Pool.
Our lovely water exercise instructors Nesya and Breta will get your day off to a great start!
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 AM,
Hatha Yoga with Nesya
Thursdays at 9 AM
Birding with Hal "Hawk Guy" Cohen.
Meet at the entrance to the pool area.
Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30,
Pilates with Nesya
Sundays at 9 AM.
Sound Meditation with Mark and Denise
Includes aromatherapy, an array of healing Tibetan singing bowls, Nepalese gong and accent instruments. Come take a Sunday morning sound bath to relax and invigorate your day.
Sundays at 10:30.
Tennis Clinic with Coach Sheldon.
Beginners or advanced players, come one come all. Coach will help you improve your game, beginner or advanced skills.
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Photo of the Month
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Frank Kepler shows us how it's done when camping at The Springs! Photo by Camp Host Anne O'Connor |
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What is the Flavor of Borrego? Eddie and Ferretti's, of Course!
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Eddie and Ferretti's Baja Style Seasoning Mix is an all-natural mixture of spices including garlic and chilies. It is truly a Borrego product that was developed by long-time Borregan Leslie Bellah, crafted after her grandmother's recipes which were made with spices that she grew and dried herself.
Every pack of Eddie and Ferretti's comes with five 1/2 ounce packs of the spice mix. Inside the packaging you will find no less than ten recipes for delicious salsas, guacamole, marinade and enchilada sauces. The mix contains no MSG, additives or preservatives.
Eddie and Ferretti's is now available at The Springs at Borrego by mail order and in the pro shop!
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Fiftieth Anniversary Borrego Days
A Smash Success
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The 50th Anniversary Borrego Days Desert Festival was held October 23-25, and by all accounts the event was a huge success both in terms of attendance and the quality of the events.
An estimated 14-15,000 people lined the parade route which went all the way around Christmas Circle. The parade, with over 90 entrants, went off without a hitch, and was widely acclaimed to be the best in many, many years, if not the best ever. Jim Wilson, Christmas Circle Park President and longtime Borrego Springs resident, exclaimed, "I have been attending the parade for more years than I can remember but this years was the best ever!"
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| 1940 Stearman Piloted by Rick Fordem with Springs' Staffer Chaitan Ward in the front seat.
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The parade kicked off with a flyover of a fleet of private planes from the Borrego Air Ranch, then a battery of war birds including Stearman bi-wings and heavy war birds, including a C-47, which is the World War II military version of the big DC-3. Talk about awe-inspiring!
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| Whitney Shay and Robin Henkel
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Music rocked Christmas Circle for three straight days, beginning on Friday afternoon with the Blues and Dance All Stars, and finishing with the very popular Mariachi Estrella on Sunday evening. Highlights of the weekend included the amazing Whitney Shay, who bowled us over with her rockin' blues set, Graham Nancarrow, who made instant country music fans out of everyone there, and Izon Eden, who the Borrego Sun described as "the joy-inspiring Patty Holley and her mad-genius partner on the keyboards, Dayton Borders, inspiring a crowd of happy people to dance under the stars."
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Dayton Borders and Patty Holley as Izon Eden
got the crowd on their feet as always!
Photo Courtesy of The Borrego Sun
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The highlight of the music for many was the appearance of the United States Marine Corps 3rd Aircraft Wing bands Saturday afternoon. First the New Orleans-style jazz band, then their rock and roll band thrilled the crowd.
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USMC 3rd Aircraft Wing Jazz Band.
Photo by Yvonne Daemke
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Sunday was Mexican music day, starting with
La Voz finalist Angel Miguel de Millan, affectionately known as "El Potrito de Sinaloa". Angel entertained the crowd with a large selection of Mexican folk songs and was joined on the stage by his younger brother Gabby.
Next up was local band Projecto Dos, a "ranchero" style band, then the day was topped off by Mariachi Estrella! As the sun set on Borrego Days 2015 at 6 PM on Sunday, chants of "Otra! Otra!" ("Another Song!") came out the the still busy beverage garden, capping a weekend festival as close to perfect as one could hope for.
The town was buzzing for days afterward, as many seemed to agree that Borrego Days 2105 was one of the biggest and best ever!
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Singing Duo Angel Miguel de Millan
and his Brother Gabby
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Special Deals Available on New Park Model Rentals
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The Springs' two-bedroom park models (think "tiny house") have proven to be very popular with our guests, with especially strong bookings on holiday and event-themed weekends. They come complete with kitchen and dining area, and sleeping loft. (Sleeps ups to eight with bedding for four). Fully furnished with a large flat screen TV in every room, and all the air-conditioning you'll need to chill out. There's a patio area overlooking the golf course with a gas grill, too! Bring the whole family (or two!) and check out the amazing night skies or hang out at the quiet pool. Only $145 to $249 per night - use the coupon in this newsletter to receive a $30 discount on your first night's stay!
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| | Graham Nancarrow sings to Kylie, who couldn't resist a chance to take the stage at Borrego Days Photo Courtesy of The Borrego Sun |
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Discount Offer!
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Save $30 on your next stay at The Springs
-Valid for The Springs at Borrego Newsletter subscribers only.
-Reservations required, one discount per stay, please.
-Expires December 1, 2015
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Thanks for reading, and we'll
see you soon in sunny and starry Borrego!
Sincerely,
Dan Wright
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Dark Sky Community |
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