The Joey English Show

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment

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HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Judge Advocate Dept., of CA. of the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities to feel better about themselves. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– EXAMPLE of the events that HELPING HEROES USA sponsors all over the world. Tony de Maio has a business background and tremendous people skills. He lives in Sun City, Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION that Amado and Tony are working to get affordable housing for Veterans.
– REPORT that Veterans are housed w/ other Veterans if they have legal, emotional, stress issues, rather than the general public where their issues are not recognized.
– DISCUSSION of Veterans who are NOT YET Citizens.
– PLANS for homeless veteran affordable housing. i.e. a 20-unit apartment complex.
– HOLD THE DATE; Events @ Post 519.
1. March 17 – Birthday of the American Legion.
2. March 30 – Lunch welcome home Viet Nam era Veterans @ 50 year anniversary.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment

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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT on the National. Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals meeting in Washington D.C.
– DISCUSSION of what that meeting accomplished.
– REPORT on bill HR5378 to create “site neutrality”.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What are all these calls I’m still getting about whether or not I have Medicare? (This is actually illegal to do. Praying on Seniors. HANG UP. This is the FINAL MONTH for someone to change their plan up to March 31.)
2. DISCUSSION of “cost of care”?.)
– REPORT on TPMOs and what the implications are for those involved.
– REPORT that the Medicare Advantage Plans ARE COUNTY SPECIFIC.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE. Watch the changes in drug costs.
– REPORT that Medicare is NOT just for older persons.
– DISCUSSION of his association w/ the clients from D.O.H.C. He is the LOCAL agent and phone number!!!!
– REPORT that there is no cost to help his clients make a sound decision about their Medicare needs and the clients DON’T PAY HIM.
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).

Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”, 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “1501 Uptown Gastropub”. 1501 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
– DISCUSSION of whether or not he has a favorite.
– REPORT that his THREE RESTAURANTS ARE Equally beautiful, but VERY (entirely) different.

– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”.
– REPORT THAT “849”is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– REPORT that they are open for Lunch and Dinner.
– REPORT on the casual bar/lounge menu w/ discounted prices and the great patio.
– REPORT on the great views.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie offers. www.849finecatering.com.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).

– REPORT on “1501 Uptown Gastropub”.
– REPORT that “1501” is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Same menu all day.
– REPORT on the “happy hour” from 3 to 5 PM around the fabulous bar.
– DISCUSSION of the design and architecture. The glass “garage doors” and great view.
– REPORT Menu is elevated pub/comfort food from Chef Chet. Large beer selection. Wonderful menu items; pasta dishes, shepherd’s pie, fish ‘n chips, short ribs, ahi tuna salad, the amazing burgers and sandwiches, etc. www.1501uptown.com and (760) 320-1501.

– REPORT on “Willie’s Modern Fare”.
– REPORT that this is for fine dining. Comfort food and Happy Hour (discounted) prices and casual dining in the Bar/Lounge.
– REPORT that they will are open for DINNER Tues., thru Sat.
– REPORT that they have Sunday Brunch.
– REPORT on the popular PROPER AFTERNOON TEA service w/ all the “proper” components.
– DISCUSSION of the menu. Short ribs are back AND the beef stroganoff is so popular.
– REPORT that this has the biggest kitchen of the 3 and is where all the baking is done. YAY. www.williesrm.com and (760) 202-4499.

Willie

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Sarah Tripp re: Registered Dietician, Manager Health Education Department @ D.O.H.C. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION that diet and exercise make a big difference. How active are we and what are we fueling our body with, along w/ genetic components.
– REPORT on “slow food” movement vs. “fast food”. i.e. “where” your food comes from.
– DISCUSSION of healthy summer diet tips.
– REPORT on the good farmer’s markets in the CV.
– DISCUSSION of the Mediterranean Diet being the best. Lots of research behind this diet. Especially if you add fish.
– REPORT on her definition of “diet”.
– DISCUSSION of 3 Macro units; Carbos, Proteins and Fats.
– DISCUSSION of the “7-11 Intermittent Fasting Diet”.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Sarah

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Sarah Tripp re: Registered Dietician, Manager Health Education Department @ D.O.H.C. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of D.O.H.C.’s website and all the weight loss program info and the tab called “classes and events” i.e. fall prevention open to the public. ALL FREE.
– DISCUSSION of virtual AND in person classes.
– DISCUSSION of CHOCOLATE’S pros and cons.
– DISCUSSION of why chocolate releases endorphins and you feel happier.
– DISCUSSION of what to do diet and exercise wise to relieve chronic stress.
– REPORT that one should always have a discussion w/ their primary care physician before starting a diet or exercise program.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 328-4499 X 2805).

Sarah

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Coachella Acapella Segment

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COACHELLA ACAPELLA w/ Julie Scott and Alan Scott re:
– REPORT that this group is about 4 part harmony for woman. 21 members. 4 and a half years old.
– HOLD THE DATE: Sat. April 20. The Spring Show. “I’m With The Band”; 7 PM @ the Palm Desert High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets range in price.
– DISCUSSION of the program for the April 20 show.
– REPORT on the criteria to join; identify as a female, be able to sing in the treble range and have a love of music.
– REPORT on rehearsals every Tuesday night @ the Rancho Mirage High School Choir Room.
– REPORT on the management team they have.
– DISCUSSION of the outreach program for young women, “AcaChella”. Program is now active in Palm Springs and Cathedral City High Schools. Volunteers go into the schools once a week and work w/ the girls.
– REPORT that COACHELLA ACAPELLA does 2 shows a year.
– (contact info: www.coachellaacappella.org.and (424) 287-7464)

Julie and Alan

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Art Center Segment

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DESERT ART CENTER w/ Michelle Blair re: 550 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– HOLD THE DATE: March 23, “Blank Canvas” the second annual fund-raising garden party. 3 – 6 PM in a private home in the San Andreas Canyons. The location will be disclosed when the ticket is purchased. All guests will be asked to help create a large painting to raffle off.
– REPORT that tickets are $100.
– REPORT that the monies are used for Community Art Education throughout the Coachella Valley.
– DISCUSSION that this group started in 1950 and is the oldest art organization in the Valley.
– REPORT on classes, workshops, work w/ schools, scholarships for seniors, grants to middle schools, field trips etc.
– REPORT that the budget for this 501C3 is $200,000./year.
– REPORT that there are about 131 juried artists @ the Desert Art Center.
– DEFINITION of a “juried artist”.
– REPORT that they are looking for sponsors, artists, volunteers, etc. Shout out to the sponsors.
– (contact info; www.desertartscenter.org and (760) 323-7973.)

Michelle

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Animal Segment

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ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz and Jarred Ellis 73-407 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA.
– REPORT that puppy and kitten season is coming.
1. March 23 & 24 – 11 AM – 1 PM; Pet Smart Palm Springs National Adoption event on Ramon in Thousand Palms. (Always there on the 1st Sat., of every month) Pet Smart gives back a bit from the adoptions.
2. March 26 Puppy and Kitten adoption – @ their No kill Shelter on Ramon in Thousand Palms from 1 – 4.
All animals are vaccinated, spayed, neutered and micro-chipped. Goes by their weight, not age. Need for fosters.
-Yappy Hour is back @ Booze Hounds on Palm Canyon in Palm Springs. Info on events page of www.animalsamaritans.org. Bring dogs on a leash. Donation is $10.
– “CATERDAY” – Sat., Ap., 27 @ the Rowan. 9 – 11 AM, $20 donation. Breakfast, all the mimosas you can drink. Adoption event.
– SUN., DEC., 8 – 15TH annual “Men of the Desert” themed “Back to the Future” @ the Palm Springs Air Museum.
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)

Valerie and Jarred

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Dayna Steele re: Best-selling author “Surviving Alzheimers”, www.surviving-alzheimers.com and “Woman In The Mirror” @ www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family, background and education.

young Dayna