2018
February 17, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
Talk of Stars Segment
TALK OF STARS
Michael Childers
– His exhibit of the Andy Warhol photographs @ the Palm Springs Art Museum.
– “Flaming Creatures” his exhibit of a L.A. Drag Show @ the P. S. Art Museum.
– 4/25 “One Night Only” @ the McCallum. Benefit for Jewish Family Services. 13th year. Featuring 26 Broadway Stars. VIP seats include an after party @ Acqua CA. Bistro. Tix. (760) 340-ARTS or www.mccallumtheatre.com
– 2/22 – Poster signing @ PSP
– Honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences two weeks ago re: his show in L.A. until the end of May.
– 50th anniversary coming up for “Midnight Cowboy”
www.michaelchildersphotography.com
Michael
Life Coaching/Symphony Segment
THE DESERT SYMPHONY
Nancy Tapick
– 2/19 – Symphonette Luncheon @ 11 AM @ Craft Rancho Mirage. $150. Includes your membership w/ the luncheon.
– Guest speaker from P.S.H.S.
– Fashion and Jewelry Boutique
– Definition of the Symphonettes…
– October, 2018, Co-producing w/ the Education Dept., of the McCallum programs for school children.
www.desertsymphony.com
(760) 773-5988
FLY HIGH LIVING/LIFE COACHING
Laura Meeks
– Tips for handling a loss….i.e. Russell from J. Russell the Salon.
– 3/5 “Fly High Living” CHANGE summit….. “The Joy of Living on Earth” @ Acqua CA. Bistro for ONLY $10. Starting @ 6 PM. 90 minutes.
– Tips on how to change….i.e. job/relationship etc. – People fear change because they don’t plan for change. – People seem most receptive to change in their 40’s.
– Richard Bach….”How do you know when your time on earth is not up???……you’re still here!!!!”
– Tickets www.flyhighliving.com
(888) 666-1570
Nancy and Laura
Restaurant of the Week Segment
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Chef Eric Hernandez
– Desert Island Country Club 71777 Frank Sinatra – Breakfast and lunch downstairs
– Dinners upstairs in the Craft
– Entertainment on Thurs., w/ Keisha D. – Saturdays from 5 – 9 PM, $30. For 10 oz. Prime Rib
– 71-777 Frank Sinatra, R. M.
www.craftranchomirage.com
(760) 328-2111
Chef Eric
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Edie P. of Palm Desert, CA
10:00-11:00 AM
D.O.H.C. Segment
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Dr. Alice Perlowski
– Her fabulous credentials. Educated @ Vanderbilt and USC.
– Life long interest in exercise and how it relates to the heart and becoming a cardiologist.
– Feb., is “Go Red for Women”/Heart Month. Focus on awareness, education and treatment of heart disease problems.
– #1 killer of women is not cancer, but heart disease.
– 30 minutes of exercise a day, QUIT SMOKING, etc.,
– Women “put off” symptoms of heart attacks, etc.,
– Different symptoms for men and women due to our vascular structure.
– Impact of stress so strong.
– Discussion of how to test for heart disease.
www.mydohc.com
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Melissa Diaz
– Being a Senior Marketing specialist for D.O.H.C.’s medicare advantage patients.
– D.O.H.C. has “new to Medicare” meetings on Saturdays.
– Can do 3 months before their 65th bday.
– If you are having chest pains, go to the Emergency Room.
– D.O.HC. has “medicare advantage” programs
www.mydohc.com
(760) 320-8814 X 1585
Dr. Perlowski and Melissa
Entertainment Segment
MC CALLUM THEATRE
J. Robert Spencer
– re: on being an original from the Broadway cast of “Jersey Boys.”
– 3/14 “The Midtown Men” @ the McCallum.
– 8 PM
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
The Midtown Men.
Medical/Plastic Surgery Segment
DESERT PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
Dr. Rim Marcinkus re: M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., Being the Director of the Center.
– History of his life and medical knowledge. Fellowship @ Duke. Speaking 5 languages.
– Home of the Eurolift, that he invented!!!!
– Done under locals, no risky general anesthesia.
– Takes 1 hour of surgery, with 1 day recovery!!!!!!
– Takes 20 years off your appearance.
– Cost around $7,500.
– Eyes, neck can be separate procedures.
– Men usually need their necks done, but has to be done w/ entire face.
– Some liposuction can be involved.
– Does botox, etc., does polishing, etc., does laser, etc.,
– Incisions are tiny and hidden.
– Appointment usually within 2 to 4 weeks.
– Offices in Rancho Mirage, Los Angeles, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas and Europe.
– On 72-301 Country Club Drive. Rancho Mirage, CA.
www.desertcosmeticsurgery.com
(760) 340-3402
Dr. Marcinkus
Kids and Pets Service
Giveaway Winner:
Ralph S. of Palm Springs, CA
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Entertainment/Real Estate Segment
AN EVENING OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Rose Kindsley
– Sat., Feb., 24 – 7:30 PM
– Indian Wells Theater @ CSUSB.
– $25. For tickets and a portion goes to Dolly Sinatra Sons of Italy Lodge
– Sponsored by the International Opera Institute.
www.rosekingsley.com
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS
Brady Sandahl
– 100,000 folks here for Modernism Week.
– Had a William Cody condo he sold featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine.
– Low inventory, high demand.
– Report on Terrenea Resort in Palos Verdes, CA.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540
Rose and Brady
Jewelry Segment
EMERSON AND FARRAR
Paul Emerson
– The stone of the month – Amethyst – a variety of quartz…the pantone color of the year.
– Darkest amethysts come from Russia.
– The earrings pictured are $5300. w/ diamonds and rubies.
– The ring is 18 K yellow gold w/ leaves holding the center stone, w/ diamonds. 5.5 carats.
– Report on his daughter’s wedding in Oct., in Italy…most of components came from the States.
– Wedding season jewelry…pendants are popular for bridesmaids etc.,….little sapphire necklaces w/ diamonds…..can have a “vintage” design to them.
– 125 S. Palm Canyon. Closed Sat., Open Sunday.
www.emersonandfarrar.com
(760) 832-7246
Real Estate/Jewelry Segment
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS
Brady Sandahl
– Free estimates and advice on selling or not.
– Offices in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, etc.,
– His extensive website w/ listings.
– His staff and their concierge services for your real estate needs.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540
EMERSON AND FARRAR
Paul Emerson
– Talk of historic Lloyd Wright building that houses his jewelry store…in what use to be the lobby of the Oasis Hotel.
– Jewelry store since the 1950’s.
– 2/14/2018 was Emerson and Farrar’s 2nd anniversary.
– Has a San Francisco branch where they continue to manufacture using old presses and hand work.
– Paul and his son design pieces and they do custom pieces. Stones “speak” to Paul for his inspiration.
– They carry the popular Shinola watches made in Detroit. Made in an old GM factory in Detroit. Great graduation watch. $400 – $2500.
– Diamond studs and small crosses are popular.
– Best insurance policy is to let Paul inspect your jewelry.
– EF303 on the web site brings up the fabulous sapphire ring.
www.emersonandfarrar.com
(760) 832-7246
Paul and Brady
Shows and Tours
Giveaway Winner:
Jane’t P. of Palm Desert, CA
February 10, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./Entertainment/Art Palm Springs/Fashion Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Michelle Gernand
“Cuistot Restaurant”.
– 2/14, 4:30 – 9 PM: Valentine’s Day special 4 curse menu, $100.
– 2/27, 6:30 PM: Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner. Enjoy a menu specifically designd by Chef Bernanrd to pair w/ the wine, $125.
– Catering and banquet facilities available.
– Reservations recommended
– “Cuistot Restaurant” can accommodate up to 300 guests in one of their rustic French rooms
www.cuistotrestaurant.com
(760) 340-1000
Michelle and Chef Bernard
ART PALM SPRINGS
Charlott Jackson, of Santa Fe, NM. and Peter Blake, of Laguna each, CA.
– Feb., 15 – 19 @ the P.S. Convention Center. (contact info: www.charlottjackson.com and www.peterblackgallery.com)
– Featuring works from 80 countries and 300 artists.
– The logistics of choosing and transporting all the artwork.
– Tickets www.art-palmsprings.com
J. RUSSELL THE SALON
Meg Firestone
– Valentine’s offerings for both men and women.
– FREE “Smash Box” complimentary express makeover w/ ANY service from the Salon. Worth $45. And it’s free!!! Every time you change your hair color, you should change your make up.
– The new fun hair colors are usually extensions, not permanent.
– Barbers on site w/ all types of shaving services.
– Open Mon. 10 – 4 and Tues., thru Sat., from 8 AM.
www.jrussellthesalon.com
(760) 341-4641
“THE SUN, THE MOON & THE STARS”
John Spinks
– 2/17 – His show @ Frankie’s Old World Italian Bakery, Café & Supper Club. On Perez Rd. in Cathedral City.
– All songs in the show have sun, moon & stars in the title or lyrics.
– Reservations suggested @ (760) 770-1300.
– Tickets are $15. @ the door
– He’s a singer songwriter.
– Denis Moreen on Piano
– His new CD is “Crossroads”
email: jsadagio@nullmsn.com
(603) 801-1339
John
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
10:00-11:00 AM
“Senior Moment”/R.O.T.W. Segment
FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen
– His team is rewarded when people pass w/ dignity.
– Many hospice patients have family somewhere else.
– Many patients on hospice are happy and are worried about their family, not themselves.
– Support of family helps the patient pass more easily.
– Benefits of writing a letter, talking aloud, etc., if you don’t get to say “good-bye” in person. Sometimes guilt etc.,
– Families can Skype back and forth.
– Discussion of palliative care.
– FHC follows families for 13 months after a death.
www.familyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344
FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
– 2/10 – TODAY – Sponsoring the Dr. George Charity Car Show @ Indian Wells Tennis Garden
– Benefits the Desert Cancer Foundation
– $5. Entrance fee and children under 12 in FREE
– All “funeral coaches” are Cadillacs
– Impact of Valentine’s Day or any Holiday after a loss
– How to form new traditions, even temporary ones.
– Possibly need to get professional help.
– How younger vs older folks handle loss
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112
Dr. Howard and Larry
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Pat Milsop
– “Flemings Steak House” in Rancho Mirage.
– Gypsy’s 86th bday on Valentine’s Day.
– Valentine’s Day offerings @ Flemings Steak House
– Wines by the glass
– 2 kinds of aged beef – wet and dry
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
(760) 776-6685
Pat
Kids and Pets Service
Giveaway Winner:
Patrick A. of Coachella, CA
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Medical/Children/Charity Segment
NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer
– NVC will be @ “Affair of the Heart” @ D.R.M.C.
– She has a blog on their website –“The Frontal Lobe”/Community News.
– AHA/ASA has new guidelines for stroke…i.e. the narrow window of 6 hours to save/treat you…NOW the new technology widens that window to 24 hour!!!!!
– Is expected to reduce the damage to people by 1/3.
– The only facility of it’s kind IN THE WORLD.
– Boxing program reaping great rewards for patients.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Joe Majenski, RN, BSN, PCCN
– 2/14 “Affair of the Heart” FREE event.
– 8 AM – 12 Noon on 2/14 @ D.R.M.C. Campus.
– w/ light breakfast, healthy snacks.
– Hands-only CPR demo.
– Blood pressure screenings.
– Heart-healthy cooking demo.
– Dieting presentation.
– Heart disease an CHF presentation.
www.desertregional.com
RSVP (800) 491-4990
Bev and Joe
AIRMEDCARE NETWORK & REACH AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Kelly Kennedy
– Being your local ambulance membership provider offering life-saving services to communities across the U.S. “Being your best thing on your worst day”!!
– “Fly-U-Home” $149./yr for everyone under your roof. Jet airplane transport, bedside to bedside. Great for every Snowbird here in the Valley. Can set up transportation if you are on a transplant list.
– “Life or Limb” (Emergent) $65./yr for everyone under your roof. It’s helicopter transport.
– Concierge services for members to get prescriptions, or doctors etc.,
– Video of interview on FB page.
(760) 218-0802
Kelly
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Meg Peck
– 2/16 – 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM “Go Red For Women”
– Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa
– $165./person
– Luncheon, silent auction, fashion show.
– Mission is to fight heart disease in women!!
– Lots of information available.
www.cvgoredluncheon.heart.org
(760) 346-8109
DANCING WITH OUR STARS
Sharon di Haworth
– 3/11 @ 1 PM @ Agua Caliente Casino, hosted by Sharon. Multi-charity event. No underwriters.
– $90….includes lunch and one vote for the participating charity of your choice.
– Votes are $20 online.
www.dancingwithourstars.com
(760) 218-1687
STEINWAY SOCIETY
Ruth Moir
– TOMORROW: 2/11 – 14th annual Doctor’s Concert 2018
– 11:30 AM @ Toscana Country Club on Fred Waring in Indian Wells w/ a luncheon and Doc Reed.
– Performers are from EMC, D.O.H.C. and local medical facilities.
– Benefits over 30,000 local school children and is 20 years old.
– Tix are $125./person on website or by phone.
www.steinwayriverside.org
(760) 341-4130
Mae, Ruth and Sharon
Shows and Tours
Giveaway Winner:
Miriam T. of Morongo Valley, CA
February 3, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./Entertainment/Theater Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Chris Blum
“LuLu” California Bistro.
– TOMORROW 2/4, @ 1 PM until the game is over…. “The Big Game” between the Eagles and the Patriots
– Buffet for the game for $24.99, awesome drinks
– Reservations recommended
– Fred “The Hammer” Williamson will raffle off an autographed football
– Chris will emcee the day
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-LULU
THE DESERT SYMPHONY
Nancy Tapick
– HOLD THE DATE: 3/15 – “The Texas Tenors” the 3 singers that sing all kinds of music. Their new CD “Rise”
– Tickets @ www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-ARTS
www.desertsymphony.org
Nancy
LES MICHAELS PRODUCTIONS
Les Michaels
– TONIGHT 2/3 – At A.J.’s on the Green for “Open Mike” @ 7:30 PM. For singers, this is not karaoke!! Joel Baker will accompany the singers. Reservations needed (760) 202-1111.
– TOMORROW 2/4 – 8TH Season of “Cabaret on Sundays” @ the Joslyn Center’s “Arthur Newman Theater” 2 PM. Tickets are $15 @ the door. “Still Fabulous After the Follies” w/ 4 former stars of the P.S. Follies. Weekly newsletter “Life is a Cabaret” www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn
(760) 325-2731
THE LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATER PROJECT
Michelle Weiss
“The Vagina Monologues” playing TONIGHT @ 6 PM, doors open and 7 PM show @ the Riviera.
– Lynn Lockwood will play the harp.
– Tickets are cash @ the door $25.
– Benefits victims of sexual assault. Their mission is to advocate, educate and create opportunities for women in the media and the performing arts.
www.vdaypalmspringscom
www.losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org
THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Stephen Smith
“Hello Dolly” closing Feb., 11.
– Most performances of “Hello Dolly” are sold out, but a few single tickets are available.
– Next shows, “Sister Act”, “Damn Yankees”, “Gypsy” and then Summer Camp.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Carnell J. of Palm Springs, CA. – 1st TIME WINNER!!!! Visiting from Michigan
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical/Arts/Artists/Museum Segment
TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Dr. Leslie Todd
All medical issues are presented w/ respect to the impact of bio-identical hormones and alkaline water.
– FREE water lecture the last Thurs., of each month
– Make you and your baby healthier/smarter when pregnant.
– To cure cold sores, spray the 2.5 sterile water.
– Sterile 2.5 water will heal MRSA and diabetic sores.
– The alkaline water clears the fog caused by drinking alcohol.
– Dementia is offset by the bio-identical progesterone and alkaline water. Bio-identical progesterone will help build new brain cells.
– Acne will heal if you spray the sterile 2.5 alkaline water.
– Rosacea responds well to “Eat Right For Your Blood Type”.
– FREE consultations.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984
CA. DESERT ARTS
Steven Biller
– All the art events are up on his web site
– Presidents Day art events
– El Paseo Art Walk every month
– 2/10 – “Taste of Jalisco” in Cathedral City
– Agua Caliente Cultural Museum “Spirit of the Potters” will be there all year.
– 2/7 Backstreet Arts District
– Perez Road Art District has an art walk in C.C.
– 2/15 start of Modernism Week
– Theater productions are up on the web
– “Dirty Blonde” @ Annenberg
www.cadesertarts.org
(760) 341-3477
DESERT ART CENTER
Sally Hedberg
– Provide classes for Middle School students for 3 hours on Saturdays
– 2/10 “Art For Kids Day”@ Frances Stevens Park from 1 – 4 PM.
– $5. Tix. For adults, accompanied children under 16 FREE
– Art Activities, Juried Art Show, Raffle, Entertainment, Refreshments
– A fundraiser for the Middle School Art Program and The Susan Smith Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Steven and Sally
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
– TODAY 2/3 – Tuskeegee Airman
– Nose art, Cartoon art and Insigna Art exhibits
– 2/10 – 100th “Bloody Bomber Group” mini reunion
– 2/16 – P.S. Air Museum Gala
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262
Ann
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Michael Hinkle
– In Palm Springs thru 2/27 – Mysteries of the Mesa: The Restoration of William Robinson Leigh’s ‘Thunder Mountain’ & thru 3/5 – No Glass Ceiling! Women Working in Glass & thru 5/28 – Michael Childers: Having a Ball.
In Palm Springs @ A + D Center thru 6/4 – In Conversation: Alma Allen & J.B. Blunk
In Palm Desert @ The Galen & Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden thru 3/4 – Bob Van Breda: Lost & Found, FREE admission – all days, all times.
Michael Childer’s “Having A Ball”
www.modernismweek.com
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800
Kids and Pets Service
Giveaway Winner:
Paul C. of Indio, CA.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
L.G.B.T/”Go Green” Segment
DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Steven Henke
– 2/10 – Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, w/ “In Vogue” and after party @ the Palm Springs Convention Center
– Red Carpet Event w/ fashion designers, Susan Stein from P.S. Life “The Look of the Steve Chase”
– KMIR will broadcast live and streaming on their FB page live throughout the night.
– Being President of the P.S.Chamber
www.desertaidsproject.org
REVIVALS STORES
Charles Huff
– Sign up for the REV Club
– Need for Volunteers. Call Charles @ (760) 969-5749 or click on volunteer on either the DAP or Revivals web site. They will train you. Start @ only 4 hours a week.
– Three Stores; Palm Desert, Cathedral City and Palm Springs.
– Volunteers will be working the Steve Chase.
– Each store reflects the community in which it is located.
www.revivalsstores.com
THE CENTER PALM SPRINGS
Alexis Ortega
February events
– 2/22 “Out for Laughs” @ the P.S. Cultural Center every Thurs., in the Camelot Theatre
– 3/10 “Red Dress, Dress Red” @ the P.S. Air Museum. Tix are $95. Costume contest to win a trip to Cancun.
www.thecenterps.org
Steve, Charles and Alexis
ATOMIC BUDZ AND NEST EGGG
John Chaisson and Jeff Wolter.
– Biggest change in cannabis laws are that it’s gone recreational in additional to medicinal use.
– Medicinal patients can have a larger quantity, some taxes are waived. (exempt from sales tax)
– In CA. 15% state tax cannabis, 10% city tax and the sales tax too.
– Demographics of clients has changed. Older now and less of a stigma. Looking for pain relief.
– Since it’s legal, cannabis is tested, cleaner, purer, etc., and you can know how safe it is.
– Atomic Budz is @ 68415 Perez Road, Cathedral City…with a wide range of products. Organic cold-press juices, ice cream, lots of alternative pain products, pet products.
www.atomicbudz.com
(760) 322-4481- Option #1 for CA.
John and Jeff
DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger
– water rates will go up in July
– Info about the 2nd Snow pack survey in the Sierra’s
– Many coupon offers and hints on the web site.
www.dwa.org
INFORMATICA-TECH
Adrian Sfuentes
– Hacking is usually actually “spoofing” w/ respect to your emails.
– Emails are not PRIVATE. Don’t email any passwords, Social Security numbers, etc.,
– They hack to advertise, get money/scam, deliver a virus etc.,
– Really nothing you can do about “spoofing”. It’s a biproduct of how email works.
– Don’t store your password to sign on.
– Just “mouse” over the link and it will give you the address.
– On being an Apple specialist.
– Can set up, coach, train all computer issues
www.informaticatech.com
(760) 895-2785
RENOVA ENERGIES
Matt McPherson
– Renova is the only installer of the Tesla Power Wall
– Allows you to back up your power w/ the battery wall and not pull power off the grid. Solar panels charge up the batteries and when the power is off, you’ll have no grid.
– $10,000. Cost for the Tesla Power Wall
– FREE site surveys, etc.,
– Tesla Tiles are more for new construction.
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413
Ashley, Matt and Adrian
Shows and Tours
Giveaway Winner:
Michael C. of Joshua Tree, CA
January 27, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./P.S.Cultural Center/Talk of Stars Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
John Fitch
1. WILLIE BOYS –
– Lunch and dinner. Closed on Monday, Tuesday
– In Morongo Valley
– Entertainment in the “flavor” of Country Western
– Have an arcade and billiard room
– Have a huge smoker there
www.willieboysbbq.com
(760) 932-4300
2. PEAKS, @ the Top of the tram.
– Open 7 days a week
– Voted #8 in the World for Cliffside Restaurant
– Valentine’s Day Special, reservations required
– Kids menu too
– Still cold up there, 40 degrees cooler
– Great view
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-4537
CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
Megan Goehring and Charissa Farley
TOMORROW 1/28 Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Winter Harvest Community Long Table 6 – 9 PM
– New name of the Camelot Theatre is the Cultural Center.
– Winter Harvest Community Long Table dinner will be on the stage @ Theatre #1 – the Camelot Theatre
– Natural, organic food
– Megan is the Mgr. of the Certified Farmers Market in the Coachella Valley….also food from Riverside, Hemet, etc.,
– Tix. @ www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
– Benefits the CFM, Film Festivals, and to adapt the building for performing groups that don’t have a “home”
– Music will be lovely
– 6-course menu and vegetarian and vegan too.
www.palmspringsculturalcenter.org
ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATER/A.J.’S ON THE GREEN
Les Michaels
– 1/27 – At A.J.’s on the Green for “Open Mike”. Reservations needed (760) 202-1111.
– 1/28 – Cabaret “On The Green” @ the Arthur Newman Theater w/ “My Heart Took Flight”
– 2/4 – “Still Fabulous After the Follies” w/ 4 former stars of the P.S. Follies. Get tickets @ the door
www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn
Charissa, Megan, and Les
TALK OF STARS
Kathy Garver
– her history in show business and Sissy in “Family Affair”.
– “Dinner @ Five” 5 weeks, thru Feb., 24
– At the Indian Wells Theater in Palm Desert
– Tix @ www.dinnerat5.com
– 4 Stars from television in the first cast.
Kathy
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Molly T. of Rancho Mirage, CA.
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical/Business/Finance Segment
EISENHOWER HEALTH
Lee Rice and Denise Latini
– Denise is BSN, RN, Mgr. of Eisenhower Memory Care Center, Adult Day Center.
– Open Monday – Friday for daycare. Engage the client and this keeps the cognitive part of you going.
– Now video game addition is a clinical issue.
– 2/3 “Caring for the Caregiver” Take Care of Your Cognitive Health” FREE event.
– Caregivers pass away @ a 70% higher rate than the person they are caring for.
– Poly pharmacy is the term for all the drugs we take
– Memory Care Center has a FREE support group for caregivers each Thursday.
– New name reflects the fact that they are now a health system.
– With UC San Diego to share programs for more opportunity for us
– 2/25 “Songbirds and Showmen” benefit
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 836-0232
Lee and Denise
ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
– Mar., 1 – last day to get insurance this year
– Bundle everything, Dennis does all the paperwork
– Dennis is a broker and can give you all the benefits and the best prices
– Has a new program for vacation rentals, events on your property
– Discussion about the new insurances that will be needed for these new driverless cars..90% of accidents are human error, which driverless cars will help.
– Will probably put the burden on the manufacturer of the vehicle, because it’s their computer driving the car. Probably won’t be good for insurance agents.
– Locally owned and operated
– New program for vacation rentals and home events insurance. Probably can’t rent the facility for your event w/out insurance.
– New policy for CNA (in-home caretakers health care) that is very affordable.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477
Dennis
EUREKA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Matthew D. Davis re: New tax laws
– Everyone will be affected. IRS hasn’t written the code yet for 2018.
– Elimination of the SALT deductions
– CA. is the highest taxing state
– He wants us to think forward and a tax account will have you think backward
– The investment scope has been affected too
– Sign up for his blog on his web site. Personal finance advice on the blog.
– All of this information will continue to change
– Get advice for strategies for taxes etc.,
– Biggest change in tax laws he’s ever seen.
– He’s a registered investment advisory consultant, with flat fees for his services. No commissions.
www.eurekawealthmanagement.com
(760) 537-0791
Matthew
Kids and Pets Service
Giveaway Winner:
Richard E. of Calimesa, CA
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER/JOEY EDITION WHEEL
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP AT KELLER WILLIAMS
Brady Sandahl
– the Great time to buy…..they need listings, so it’s a “seller’s market”.
www.sandahlrealty.com
(760) 409-1540
Brady
– Mystery House #1 – Autographed copy of Andrew Neiderman/V.C. Andrew’s “Shattered Memories”. AND Azul gift certificate – won by Gilbert H. of Desert Hot Springs.
– Mystery House #2 – Autographed copy of Andrew Neiderman/V.C. Andrew’s “Shattered Memories”. AND Azul gift certificate – won by Carnell J.. of Palm Springs.
– Mystery House #3 – Autographed copy of Andrew Neiderman/V.C. Andrew’s “Shattered Memories”. AND Azul gift certificate – won by Denise P. of Cathedral City.
– MENTION –
AIR MED CARE NETWORK/REACH AIR AMBULANCE w/ Kellie Kennedy
www.airmedcarenetwork.com
(760) 218-0802
MAXIMUM SECURITY w/ Robb Roberts – $1,500. system from Steve
www.maximumsecurity.info
(760) 770-0777
RENOVA SOLAR w/ Lea Goodsell – $1,000. gift certificate toward a new solar system or 2 months solar energy bill payments from Vincent
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413
REVIVALS DESIGN/CONSIGN/VOLUNTEER/SHOP w/ Charles Huff – $500. gift certificate
www.desertaidsproject.org and www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 323-2118
TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY – $500. gift certificate from Leslie
www.towncentercompoundingpharmacy.com
(760) 341-3984
Shows and Tours
Giveaway Winner:
Mary T. of Palm Desert, CA
January 20, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./Life Coaching/L.G.B.T./ Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
1. CRAZY MELS –
– Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to close
– North Palm Canyon.
– $4 hamburgers w/ full bar.
2. “Azul, the New Color of Palm Springs”
– All shows are on hiatus now. Focus on food.
– Bar menu/bar bites available.
– Open 7 days a week. Breakfast to close
– 369 N. Palm Canyon
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533
George and Paris
FLY HIGH LIVING
Laura Meeks
– re: specializes in helping people find their unique gifts in life.
– On being a transgendered woman.
– Comments on “Beyond the Opposite Sex” movie by Bruce Hensel, from the P.S. International Film Festival.
– Lots of courses and seminars available.
– Discussion of having been a husband and father and in the military
– Change starts w/ discontent and then longing.
– If you feel misery, check it early.
– 2/28 – Her seminar @ Acqua California Bistro
www.flyhighliving.com
(888) 666-1570
Laura
“LATE BLOOMING, MY GENDER JOURNEY”
Allison Lenore Annalora
– On being a transgendered woman….and always having felt like a woman since 3 years old.
– Discussion of “mentally” moving your identity, not just physically.
– Discussion of how challenging or not the gender journey may or may not be.
– 2/1 – Her talk @ Desert Hot Springs Senior Center
– 2/10 – Her show @ Azul to promote her Star on the P.S. Walk of Stars.
– Can get her book @ Just Fabulous or Amazon.
www.facebook.com
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Penny H. of Palm Springs, CA
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical Segment
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Dr. Brian Hodgkins
Flu season
– 4 times the number of flu patients requiring hospitalization.
– Influenza A flu virus vaccine is NOT a good match this season…only about 30% effective in the U.S.
– Very young and very old are most affected.
– 6 foot “margin of error”. Stay 6 feet away from an infected person.
– Learn Life’s Simple 7 steps to prevent heart disease.
– 2/2 – Sock Hop @ the Air Museum supported by D.O.H.C.
– 2/16 – “Go Red for Women” @ the Westin Mission Hills supported by D.O.H.C.
– 3/22 – Partner w/ Cancer Partners for “Old Bags Luncheon” @ Thunderbird C.C.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6560
Brian
BLUE TIGER RECOVERY
Brian Dunphey
– On being a source for help w/ marriage, family, addiction and trauma issues.
– A private practice facility as well as a partial hospitalization and outpatient source.
– Use a lot of myth and folklore themes in therapy.
– Have 5 therapists.
– Relapse to substance abuse cause such issues.
– Certain people are pre-disposed to an addiction…i.e. alcohol
– Disorders overlap other addictions.
– Reptilian (older tapes) part of the brain.
– Yoga and Hiking both affect that part of the brain.
– Discussion of their treatment of trauma that continues to affect someone’s life.
www.bluetigerrecovery.com
(760) 534-3487
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fashion/Entertainment Segments
EMERSON AND FARRAR JEWELRY
Landon Morris
– Stone of the month – Garnet, can come in EVERY COLOR
– Photo of stones. Left = $3,150. and Right = $7,000
Time for ordering for Valentine’s Day
Buying jewelry for women, get’s men out of trouble.
Store designs everything
www.emersonandfarrar.com
(760) 832-7246
Green Garnets
PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE
Kent Black, re: Being editor-in-chief of P.S. Life Magazine
Current issue of Palm Springs Life.
Article on the Map to the Stars homes, here in Palm Springs
Has been the editor-in-chief for 2 and a half years.
www.palmspringslife.com
FASHION WEEK EL PASEO/PALM SPRINGS LIFE
Susan Stein re:Being Fashion and Scene Editor for Palm Springs Life Magazine
1). 3/17 – 24 is the 13th year of Fashion Week
– 14,000 people came last year
– Amazing fashion talent will be there this year
– Focus on CA. fashion
– 8 shows
– Carolina Herrera and other fashion stars will be there.
– Contest for a “back stage” pass, with lots of prizes, seats, make up, hair, etc. Enter to win @ (www.fashionweekelpaseo.com)
– Burgandy is the trendiest color this season 2). 3/24,25, 26 – Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival
www.palmspringslife.com
(844) 232-8622
Susan and Kent
“DINNER AT FIVE”
Lloyd J. Schwartz re: On being the creator of “The Brady Bunch”
He wrote “Dinner @ Five”
Performing Wed., 1/24 @ the Indian Wells Theater @ 7:30
Plays for 5 weeks
Starring folks from hit TV shows including The Brady Bunch
7:30 @ CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
www.iwtheater.com
Lloyd
January 13, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./Theater/Animal Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
John Farrow
re: “A.J.’s On The Green and Splash Bar”
– New menu, w/ all the old classics. Designed by Art
– Updated wine menu
– Remodeling bathrooms
– Open 7 days a week now
– Entertainment/live music every night.
www.ajsonthegreen.com
(760) 202-1000
John
Photo of John
DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
– “Fifth of July” runs from 1/12 thru 2/4
– Explanation of the fabulous, intricate plot from Pulitzer Prize winning author Lanford Wilson.
– DRP gives away tix to Desert Aids Project.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000
Jim
LUNAFEST
Joan Boiko
– 1/27 Film festival of short films, by, for and about women.
– @ the Richards Center for the Performing Arts @ P.S.H.S. @ 10 AM – 11:30 w/ Q. and A.
– Traveling film event by the company that makes LunaBars
– 6th year of the event here.
– Benefits “Chicken and Egg Production” to benefit female film makers.
– 9 short films of all lengths
– Tickets are $20. in advance and $25. @ the door
www.lunafestpalmsprrings.com
(760) 323-3586
SPAY NEUTER CLINICS
Kim Hardee
2/18, 19, 20 Spay/neuter clinic.@ ABC Recovery Center in Indio,
2/20 License Clinic @ ABC Recovery Center in Indio where overdue fees will be waived
www.coachellaanimalnetwork.org and www.dogangels.org
(760) 848-4284
LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Mary Coors
– TODAY – pet adoption @ Gelson’s where everything you need to take your animal home is provided.
– TODAY – presence @ the Desert Woman’s Show @ the A.C.C.
– 1/28 – “Faith, Hope and Pups” @ the Polo Club
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000
Mary
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Freda J. of Rancho Mirage, CA
10:00-11:00 AM
Senior Moment/Time Passages Segment
FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen
“Death over Dinner” program explanation. www.deathoverdinner.org.
– 75% of people in the U.S. want to die @ home, quickly.
– People want to die still capable
– Different ways hospice patients tell their children to “divide up” their family belongings and memorabilia.
www.familyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344
FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
– Value of having discussions about your death/dying/funeral conversation w/ your loved ones.
– Discussions clarify what is important and what isn’t.
– Importance of listening and not in an emotional moment.
– Cemeteries, in CA. are for human remains only.
– Photos are most popular item placed in caskets.
– Pre-plan and pre-pay and then nothing can/has to be changed.
– “A Classic for Generations” w/ Forest Lawn’s antique coaches @ 2/10 Dr. George event @ the Indian Wells Tennis Garden that Forest Lawn is sponsoring.+-
– The fun of Ancestery.com
(760) 321-6009
www.forestlawn.com
Howie and Larry
TIME PASAGES
Charlie Dyer
Jerry Van Dyke 7/27/31 – 1/5/18
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Medical/Children/Charity Segments
NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer
Service folks after strokes, w/ parkinsons, etc.
Boxing program for Parkinson patients. Use bags, good for balance.
High intensity bicycles for stroke victims
Average length of stay is 2.5 years
Only facility of it’s kind IN THE WORLD.
You must be referred by a doctor.
Basic program is $30./month
Jackie Lee’s Thrift Shop for gifts open M. – F., 8:30 – 3:30.
2/7 HOLD THE DATE
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff
Comprehensive Stroke Center @ D.R.M.C.
Discussion of flu season, different vaccines and the advantages of getting your flu shot, even though the shots seem to be less effective than last year. Shot reduces the severity of the flu for certain. Very serious this year.
1/18 – “How Strong Are Your Bones?” 1 PM – 2 PM @ Mizell Senior Center. RSVP (800) 419-4990
1/16 – “Walk or Don’t Walk” What P.S. pedestrians Need to Know” @ The Mizell. 10 AM – 11 AM. RSVP to (800) 491-4990
P.S. has one of the highest rates of deaths of pedestrians in the state.
Pedestrians in CA. are more than 70% more likely to be killed on the road than the national average.
www.desertregional.com
Bev and Richard
MAMA’S HOUSE
Jan Lupia
– 1/20 – Annual Luncheon @ Renaissance Indian Wells. from 11 AM – 1:30 PM Tix. are $75.
Mission Statement: THE VALLEY’S ONLY home providing shelter for women in crises pregnancies. No one to turn to, no place to go, without means of support.
Spiritual, physical, emotional, educational, and vocational needs are addressed.
Choices of parenting or adoption are offered.
www.themamashouse.org
(844) 232-8622
AIRMEDCARE NETWORK & REACH AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Kellie Kennedy
Your local Coachella Valley air ambulance (www.reachair.com) membership provider.
Offering life-saving services to communities across the country.
EMERGENT “Life or Limb” helicopter transport, $65./yr. for everyone in your household.
“FLY-U-HOME” AIRPLANE TRANSPORT, BEDSIDE TO BEDSIDE. $148./yr. for everyone in your household.
Kellie Kennedy will answer your questions @ your office, home, meeting of any kind.
www.reachair.com
(760) 218-0802
Kellie
January 6, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./P.S.I.F.F./Theater/Michael Childers Talk of Stars Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Debbie Alexander
“Peabody’s Restaurant and Bar”
– Right downtown P.S. for Film Festival visitors.
– Karaoke w/ a fabulous machine from Japan
– Get up tomorrow morning & spend time with the family watching football.
– Eat breakfast while 9 screens show different games.
– Serve breakfast from 6 AM to late afternoon on Sundays. Actually, we serve breakfast all day seven days a week in the middle of downtown Palm Springs.
www.peabodyscafeandbar.com, www.facebook.com/PeabodysPalmSprings
(760) 322-1877
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Roger Frappier – re: “Hochelaga, Land of Souls” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Gabriele and Mark Hayes re: “Skid Row Marathon” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Bruce Hensel re” “Beyond the Opposite Sex” (contact info: and (760) 322-2930)www.psfilmfest.org
PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith, musical director.
– Currently showing films for the PSIFF thru 1/15.
– “Hello Dolly” opens 1/19 thru 2/11
– Then “Sister Act”, then “Damn Yankees”, then “Gypsy”
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123
Photo of Steve
ANNENBERG THEATER
Tom Truhe
– 1/20 – Jim Caruso’s “Cast Party”
– 2/17 – An Evening w/ Sierra Boggess
– 3/17 – Paulo Szot: “Salute to Broadway”
www.annenbergtheater.org
(760) 325-4490
DESERT SYMPHONY
Gary Berkson, musical director
– 1/11 – “Cirque de la Symphonie”
– Show above and on the stage in the French “cirque” style @ the McCallum
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340 -2787
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 773-5988
TALK OF STARS
Michael Childers and Ellen Goodman
– 1/18 – “Icons and Idols” for P.S. United School District art programs. 6:30 PM @ Richards Center for the Arts @ P.S. H.S. You can buy a “seat” @ the Richards Center and put your name on the armrest. Tix. @ www.grabyourseat.net and (760) 416-8455
– 1/20 – “Having a Ball” the life of Andy Warhol as seen thru photography @ the P.S. Art Museum. Tix. @ www.psmuseum.org
– 1/31 – “Star Struck” movies photos by Michael Childers, put on by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Up for 3 months in Hollywood.
– He’s producing a documentary about Andy Warhol for the P.S. Art Museum.
– The Michael Childers Room @ 849 Restaurant
www.michaelchildersphotography.com
Michael Childers, Joey 2009
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner: Darla N. of Cathedral City, CA.
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical/P.S.I.F.F./Museum Segment
TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Dr. Leslie Todd
How alkaline water and bio-identical hormones affect, impact…..
– Shingles – alkaline water and vitamin #
– Lupus – DHEA
– Dry mouth – “Eat Right for Your Blood Type” and alkaline water
– Strokes – Progesterone helps “repair” the lost brain cells, depending on where the stroke happen. Alkaline water helps prevent the clots.
– Sugar is the enemy, not fat and salt. Sugar “feeds” cancer cells. All the “white” things – pasta, bread, etc., convert to sugars.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Justin Benson – re: “The Endless” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Adam Rifkin – re: “The Last Movie Star” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Atsuko Hirayanagi – re: “Oh Lucy!!” (contact info: and (760) 322-2930)www.psfilmfest.org
MCCALLUM MOMENTS
Jeff Norman
– 1/12, 13 – Paul Anka
– 1/14 – The Capitol Steps
– 1/16, 17, 18, 21 – “Motown The Musical”
– 1/22 – Nathan Gun and Julie Gunn
– 1/23 – Chita & Tune
– 1/26, 27, 28 – “A Chorus Line”
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-2787
Jeff Norman
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
– P51 “Bunny” rides now available for $1,895./per person ( 844) 377-4151 or email: giftshop@nullpalmspringsairmuseum.org
– Now Uniform exhibit and Purple Heart exhibit now thru 1/18
– Sat., morning’s Open Cockpit and program @ 1 PM
– 1/19 – Dr. Edward Gordon’s launch of his new book “Divided on D-Day”. Tix. @ (760) 482-1833
– 1/20 – Part 1 lecture by Dr. Gordon on the book.
– Hold the Date 2/16 – Gala. Themed “Top Gun” w/ host Tom Skerritt w/ entertainment “The Company Men”
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262
Ann
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
L.G.B.T./Time Passages/Go Green Segments;
THE CENTER PS
Alexis Ortega
– 1/23 – “Info a GoGo” FREE networking fair/event @ “The Bank”
– HOLD THE DATE: 3/10 “Red Dress Party” @ the P.S. Air Museum. Tix on sale 1/15.
www.thecenterps.org orwww.facebook.com/centerps
(760) 416-7790
THE DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger
– New year, new yard….possible desert landscape
– Lots of rebates and conservation programs. New toilet, new weather based irrigation controller, etc.,
www.dwa.org
INFORMATICA TECHNOLOGY
Adrian Sfuentes
– Absentee door bell to answer on their cell phone from where ever they are.
– Info about the “Nest” camera to check on her dog @ home
-“Arlo” is another version to keep tabs on elderly parents/children, etc.,
– Storage issues on the different phones and the “cloud”
– Mercury is out of retrograde
– Whether or not to “upgrade” when offered that option. Best to get the latest security programs
www.informatica-tech.com
(760) 895-2785
Adrian and Ashley
TIME PASSAGES
Gary Damsker
Rosemarie 8/15/23 – 12/28/17
Rosemary
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
