Organizer
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Shirl Donahue
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Phone
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Email
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Shirl Donahue fell in love with hiking in the Coachella Valley so much so that she now spends 7 months a year here, the other 5 in NJ. Being bi-coastal is not without challenges - like transporting her dog and car back and forth. She has been on the CVHC Executive Board for 12 years. She is currently serving as Club President, a position she has held since 2020. Hiking is one of the best ways to get to know people with so much quality time on the trails. Her philosophy is that we are not just a hiking club but we are a hiking community. Shirl had a 34 year career in the Hi-Tech Industry that she is so grateful for. It has afforded her lifetime travel benefits as a Million mile plus traveler and the chance to meet so many people in so many companies that have shaped the technologies that are meant to improve our lives. She is also a docent with the Palm Springs Historical Society, a volunteer with many community organizations, a tennis enthusiast, and she enjoys a game of mah jong whenever possible.
Welwood Murray Cemetery Historical Walking Tour — Palm Springs
Welwood Murray Cemetary – Palm Springs
Walk this beautiful tranquil setting of the historic cemetery as you hear stories of early settlers, powerful and prominent families, and colorful characters who called the city home. All walks of life are interred here. Military heros, renowned architects, showbiz icons, and many others who left an impact on desert sands.
This tour will unlock some of the secrets behind the gravestones with tales that may enlighten, surprise, and even make you laugh.
Tour Docent: Cecile Hall, a great story teller.
Starting Location: The end of West Alejo Rd as it dead ends, after the intersection with Vine Avenue in Palm Springs.
Park: On the right of the unpaved road by the South Cemetery entrance
Fee: $39, which is $6 less than the Palm Springs Historical Society tour during Modernism Week.
Registration and Payment: Registration and payment is managed through the EventBrite service. Follow the link to sign up and pay via credit card: EventBrite Welwood Murray Cemetery
This walking tour has a maximum number of 18 participants. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
PLEASE CALL SHIRL DONAHUE WITH QUESTIONS: 908-230-6199.
HIKE LEADER: Shirl Donahue
HIKE LOCATOR: Welwood Murray Cemetery, Palm Springs
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy, urban walk
Note: You must be a current CVHC member to hike with the club! Join Now!