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January 14, 2017

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/PSIFF/Theater/Animal Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
Discussing upcoming shows: 1/20 – 2/12, 2017 – “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” & “Coma”; 1/19 – The Ghostlight Project. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone regardless of race, class, religions, country of origin, immigration status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 2/12 – Annual Fundraiser.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Jakob M. Erwa
Discussing “Center of My World”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Boo Junfeng
Discussing “Apprentice”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

ANIMAL SAMARITANS
Tom Snyder
Discussing “Walk in Wednesdays” — no appointment needed. 1/19 “Yappy Hour”; 3/4 Superheroes 5 K Run/Walk.
www.animalsamaritans.org
(760) 343-3477

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynn Lockwood
Along w/other animal agencies, L.A.A. will work w/anyone who has trouble w/financial issues for animal care. 1/27 – 1st Annual Animal Star Awards “The Oscars” @ Venus de Fido. Contact and RSVP:
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

VENUS DE FIDO, Luxury Spa for Pets and Their People
Lori Loftis
Discussing upcoming events: 1/14, 15 – Participation in the 10th Desert Woman’s Show. 4 day grand opening….1/26 Renoir for the Cats & Dogs; 1/27 Yappy Hour “Oscars for the Animals”; 1/28 “Doggone” Country Dance & BBQ; 1/29 – “Bow Wow Brunch” Health and Wellness Symposium.
www.venusdefido.com/grandopening
(760) 834-7070

TALK OF STARS
Patty Newman
Discussing Arthur Newman’s 93rd Birthday and Evening of Cabaret, 1/22 @ Joslyn Center’s Arthur Newman Theatre. Special guest appearance by Kaye Ballard. Music by David Geist. $150/per person.
www.joslyncenter.org
(760) 340-3220

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Connie H. of Banning
1st TIME WINNER!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

PSIFF/Senior Moment Segment

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Reporting from the ICCFA convention in Arizona. Exchange of information in the funeral industry from around the world. New products and services e.g., advancements in caskets…can not say “preserve”, best to say “protect”. Learning to deal w/the LGBTQ Community, although Palm Springs does this very well already.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen
Discussion of the “umbrella of dementia” under which Alzheimer’s exists. People wait too long to enter hospice care. Especially patients w/cancer fight especially hard. Teaching hospice residency programs at Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center.
www.familyhospicecare.com or hcohen@nullfamilyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344

BROOKDALE
Kurt Suminski and Jay Wohlleib
Discussion of Alzheimer’s patients in the Clairbridge Facility. Folks lose their sense of taste w/this disease, can “forget” how to swallow, and start “pocketing” their food in their cheeks. Different levels of living available, location, services, activities. All activities, programs, restaurants etc. for residents, families, associates and visitors. Different locations.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Andrew Bargsted
Discussing “Bad Influence”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Sabrina Almandez
Discussing “No Dresscode Required”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Barbara H. of La Quinta
1st TIME WINNER!!!!!


4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/ROTW/Children/Charity Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer, CEO
Discussing grand opening 1/23 of the Luhr and Clarice Jensen Exercise Therapy Facility. 2 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Tours and refreshments until 4 PM.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff
Discussion of being the ONLY hospital in the Inland Empire to be awarded the status of Comprehensive Stroke Center. How this was graded and determined. It took over 5 years of discussion and discovery.
www.desertregional.com

(760) 323-6511

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Chef Art Herrera and John Farrow
Discussing A.J.’s on the Green. New menu items. Entertainment nightly.
www.ajsonthegreen.com
(760) 202-1111

Ron, John, Art and the legendary Gypsy

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Annamarie Mora
Discussing The Congo Room and Reef Bar. Location, all menu categories. Entertainment.
www.thecongoroom.com
(760) 322-7353

Charlie’s amazing fried chicken at the Congo Room

STEINWAY SOCIETY
Ruth Moir
Discussing Mission Statement: to keep music in the public schools. 2/12 Doctor’s Concert Gala Luncheon @ Thunderbird Country Club @ 11:30.
www.steinwayriverside.org
(760) 341-4130

DESERT ARC
Mitch Blumberg
Discussing month’s events: “Party w/ a Purpose”; 4/6 Annual Golf Tournament @ Fantasy Springs.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

SOROPTIMIST “LUNA FEST”
Joan Boiko
Discussing 1/28 Lunafest: 9 Short films by, for and about women @ the Camelot Theatre. Doors open @ 9 AM and films start @ 9:30 AM.
www.lunafestpalmsprings.com
(760) 202-7810

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Linda B. of Cathedral City

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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