Children/Charity Segment – December 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Children/Charity Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
RONNIE’S HOUSE FOR HOPE w/ Jennifer Loza re: 42600 Cook St., Ste., 217, Palm Desert, CA.
– DISCUSSION of their mission statement: A peer support grief center for children, teens and their families following a death.
– REPORT that they provide a coping skills to work through the process of grieving.
– REPORT that there is a big need in the Coachella Valley. They opened in 2018 and are a 501 C3.
– REPORT that they just moved into their center and have started an evening grief support group.
– DISCUSSION of how they get their leads.
– DISCUSSION of why she began this Charity. She lost her husband Ronnie and her son Stephen which prompted her to begin this Charity.
– REPORT that children grieve for a lifetime.
– DISCUSSION of the different groups.
– (contact info: www.RonniesHouseForHope.org.

Jennifer
Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Segment – December 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS w/ Jeff Hocker.
– REPORT on their upcoming concert “Ring, Swing, Sing” featuring Hope Diamond as their guest jazz artist. A mix of music. With a 6-piece band, dancers.
– DISCUSSION of how choral music is arranged for 4 parts harmony.
– HOLD THE DATE: 12.14 thru 12.17 @ The Annenberg Theater @ the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Gay Men’s Chorus permanent home.
– REPORT on their director. Jerry Soria R. Faust. A music teacher in the Riverside School District.
– DISCUSSION of the audition process and pianist Joel Baker.
– REPORT that the Chorus provides hand signage for their concerts.
– DEFINITION of choralography for the Chorus.
– REPORT on Jeff Hocker Productions.
– (contact info; www.PSGMC.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Jeff
LIBERTY TREES
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.
Photo of Joey’s Poinsettia Tree.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree
Animal Samaritans Segment – December 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Animal Samaritans Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz and Jarrod Ellis 73-407 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA.
– REPORT on “Men Of The Desert” event on Dec., 3. Very successful. Monies raised go to support their adoption rescue alliance and to the no-kill shelter in Thousand Palms.
– DISCUSSION that donations are needed now. Do an “end of the year” mailer. There is a matching gift up to $15,000. Go to the website or through the mail.
– REPORT that their operating budget per year is $6 to 7 million for the clinics, the shelter and the volunteer programs.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”?
What is canine respiratory illness? (A cold for dogs. Rampant right now. Cough, runny nose. See your vet. This is not the usual “kennel cough”, this is more serious. Perhaps to avoid the dog parks. Can be spread between doggies.)
– REPORT that there is a Senior Care Fund to help in the cost of caring for your pet if you are on a fixed income.
– HOLD THE DATE; Jan., 17 “Kitsch Bingo” @ the Toscana Country Club Event Tent. Bella Da Ball will emcee. www.animalsamaritans.org/kitschbingo. $275/ticket includes everything.
– HOLD THE DATES: March or April “Caterday Breakfast” and August for “Dogust”.
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)

Valerie and Jarrod w/ Miles
“Talk of Stars” Segment – December 7, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, environment, and education.

young Marty
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – December 7, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
Cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his career, travels, stars he worked with and his many honors and accomplishments.

Marty w/ two of the many stars
LIBERTY TREES
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.
Photo of Joey’s Poinsettia Tree.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – December 7, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
Cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his current life, friends, activities, endeavors, memories, and joys.

Joey and Marty
“Box Office” Segment – December 6, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION that theater seasons are expanding due to so many year-round residents.
– REPORT that PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION’S “Latin Fire” Friday, Dec., 1st. Internationally acclaimed cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio and PSIPC Artistic Director Robert Koenig were amazing. Don’t miss the next production. HOLD THE DATE: Gala on Jan., 29 @ the Club @ Morningside; “Shining Stars in the Desert”. www.psipc.org.
– ANNOUNCING CVREP’S FULL SEASON.
1. Dec., “Summer Session w/ the Bones Brigade”
2. Jan., “Cabaret”
3. Feb., “POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”
4. Ap., “Nice Work if You Can Get It”.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s Dezart Performs season;
1. Jan., “What The Constitution Means To Me”
2. Mar., “A Case for the Existence of God”
3. Ap., “Mr. Parker”
www.dezartperforms.org
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre
1. Dec., thru the 17th – “Elf” w/ David Green’s Music Theater International.
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT on Revolution Stage Company.
– DISCUSSION of the new venue in town w/ live entertainment every day of the week.
The newest addition to the theatre scene has something almost every night.
1.NOW thru Dec., 23 – “Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol”.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
-DISCUSSION of little-known facts about when Theater and the Holidays collide.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey
Medical Doctor’s Research Segment – December 6, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Medical Doctor’s Research Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
MDR.COM w/ Pat Riley, 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise Fl. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR’S Application for “Pain”.
– REPORT that there is now a new study that shows what is good for our joints. MDR’s BIO-HA will reduce pain VERY QUICKLY and keep your skin looking younger. MDR’s ROLL-ON RELIEF is amazing for pain. It’s a topical. Goes away in 20 minutes.
– DISCUSSION of MDR’s CHONDRO-PRO which is great for pain.
– DISCUSSION that the human egg has the same salt content as the Ocean and MDR’s products have krill and shark components. INTERESTING. Anti-inflammatory.
– DISCUSSION that all these products are completely natural and don’t require a prescription AND ARE NOT EXPENSIVE.
– DISCUSSION of the innovations that will be coming in the future to stay young.
– (contact info; www.MDR.com and (800) MDR TABS).

Cover Girl Pat
LIBERTY TREES
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.
Photo of Joey’s Poinsettia Tree.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree
Museum Segment – December 6, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Museum Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
HOLD THE DATES;
– REPORT on the Dec., 12 Pearl Harbor Day program.
1. Sat., Dec., 9 @ 1:PM – “Keep Calm and Carry On”; a Brits experience of WWII.
2. Sat., Dec., 16 @ 1:PM – “Flat Tops, the History of the Aircraft Carrier”.
3. Dec., 18 – Santa arrives and will deliver turkeys to Martha’s Village and will do a fly-over and wave to all the hospitals.
4. Tues. Dec., 19 – 23rd; 6 – 9 PM “Snowtopia” Winter Wonderland w/ 60 tons of real snow, Frosty the Snowman, cook smores, a Holiday train, food trucks, meet Santa etc.
– REPORT that there is “Open Cockpit” EVERY SATURDAY from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
– REPORT that the Museum is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN A CAR.
– REPORT that the Palm Springs Air Museum will be closed for Christmas Day.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS; needs funding especially @ the end-of-the-year. ACT for MS provides FREE programs for 96 clients and their families in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Feb., 19 – Golf Tourney @ Palm Valley
2. Ap., 6 – 25th Gala
– DISCUSSION of the wonderful grant Act For MS received for mental health support.
(contact info: www.actforms.org and ((760) 773-9806).

Ann
Desert Symphony Segment – December 5, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
2. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
3. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
4. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammy