Welcome to the SCPD
Genealogy Club
Genealogy Club meetings are held each Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Idyllwild Conference Room at the Mountain View Clubhouse, with a Zoom option available for virtual attendance. Participants are welcome to join us beginning at 9:15 a.m. for a time of casual fellowship and conversation before the meeting starts.
Our Clubs Purpose
The purpose of the Sun City Palm Desert Genealogy Club is to provide a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for the exploration and development of our family histories; to learn and share new methods for researching our ancestors and their stories; to promote and teach sound genealogical research and documentation practices; to sponsor periodic field trips to major genealogical libraries and archives; to teach and expand the effective use of computer technology in genealogical research; and to encourage the proper preservation of family documents, photographs, and heirlooms.
New Members
New to genealogy? Learn about the resources, education, and support available through the club to help you begin and grow your family history research. Learn how discover, preserve, and share your family story. Join today!
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Videos & Handouts
Explore leading genealogy videod and handouts that can help you discover family records, historical documents, newspapers, cemeteries, and family trees. Learn how these tools can support and enhance your family history research.
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Presentations & Education
Discover free online genealogy education resources that can help you develop new research skills, explore records, and expand your family history knowledge. Learn where to find webinars, tutorials, classes to support your genealogy journey.
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Check out these informational Websites!
Discover some of the most valuable online resources available for genealogical research, including websites that provide access to family trees, historical records, newspapers, books, cemeteries, and archives. Learn how to use these powerful tools to uncover family connections, document your ancestry, and locate important records from the United States, Ireland, and around the world. This presentation will introduce both free and subscription-based resources and demonstrate how they can support and enhance your family history research.
