10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT on the National Funeral Museum in Houston, TX. i.e. Presidential funerals, history of embalming, Pope’s funerals, history of cremation, horse drawn carriages, the Mercedes hearse from Princess Grace’s funeral, etc., etc.
– Questions from “Joey Pals”.
1. Why did the funeral home “dress” my loved one before cremation? (Usually family requests this dignified step).
2. When you lie in state and are going to be cremated, do you lie in a casket or a box of some type? (In a casket).
– DISCUSSION of how burial regimes have changed over the years. i.e. why there are earth mounds over graves because eventually the weight of the dirt will collapse into the earth and create a sunken space.
– REPORT on the fact that Forest Lawn has to adhere to OSHA rules and regulations, not the state of CA.
Different rules than for churches, etc.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn can have large gathering outside.
– DISCUSSION of Forest Lawn’s main goal to keep families and employees safe.
– DISCUSSION that due to Covid-19 folks have learned that things happen quickly and unexpectedly. NEED TO PRE-PLAN AND PRE-PAY.
– REPORT that sometimes the person who is in the final stages of life may come in and want to participate in the planning for their own service.
– DISCUSSION of what Larry’s late wife Linda did 15 years ago to pre-plan.
– REPORT that people in the final stages of their life WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!!!!
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3140)

Larry

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of their mission statement; focus on the patient, NOT the disease. Work w/ people who have neurological issues.
– REPORT that NVC has been reaching out to clients thru ZOOM, BUT ON JULY 6, the doors will be open!!!!
– DISCUSSION of Bootsy and Brenda who come up w/ the programs for clients. Many of the new skills learned will carry over to the “new normal”.
– REPORT that Parkinson patients HAVE to do their exercises every day.
– REPORT that Allan will focus on fund raising as well.
– REPORT that NVC is one of the few facilities in the world to service stroke patients as they do.
– REPORT that they are now affiliated thru CVAS and can get programs for many folks @ no charge.
– REPORT on their food program for lunch @ the Center.
– DISCUSSION of the attitude of returning clients as the “masks come off”. Lol. Clients have missed the community/socialization interaction w/ others in similar situations.
– REPORT on the need for volunteers. Just call.
– DISCUSSION that they are open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Start seeing clients about 8 ish.
– REPORT on the facilities, gardens, equipment, etc. i.e. the new garden club that’s starting.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)

Allan

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Animal Segment

LOVING ALL ANIMALS w/ Michael Russell re: 83496 Ave., 51 in Coachella, CA.
– REPORT that as of last July they have NOT euthanized any dogs @ their facility.
– DISCUSSION that there seem to be more care needed for the animals. New challenges.
– REPORT that in 1998 the State of CA. said we had to end the euthanasia of animals by 2010. Didn’t happen by 2010, but did happen in 2020.
– DISCUSSION that we are ALWAYS in “kitty season”. We need to spay/neuter more. Vet services are starting to open back up w/ some restrictions. WE NEED TO FUND RAISE to cover these costs.
– LOVING ALL ANIMALS can micro-chip now since it is not considered a medical procedure. If you take an animal into a shelter YOU CAN NOT GET YOUR ANIMAL BACK if it is not micro-chipped.
– SAVE THE DATES:
11/13 – 11 AM TO 2 PM “Spayghetti and No Balls” fund raiser @ Lindi Biggi’s home.
1/1/22 – New Year’s Day function @ Lindi Biggi’s home.
– DISCUSSION of the need for volunteers @ our animal shelters.
– REPORT that you need to; 1. Micro-chip your animals. 2. Vaccinate your animals. 3. Spay or neuter your animals.
– L.A.A. is open 9 AM to 4 PM Monday thru Saturday.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000)

Michael

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – cont., Animal Segment

COACHELLA VALLEY CAT CLUB w/ Chris Martello re: Her cat rescue NEW non-profit.
– A new non-profit. CV Weekly, Carter Animal Hospital have been very supportive.
– REPORT on how Chris “SAVES” homeless cats.
– DISCUSSION of how she funded it herself and then started the non-profit. The strays that she finds ARE NOT MICRO-CHIPPED.
– FUNDRAISER @ Quick Quack Car Wash. Go to her website and donate $10. To CVCC and you get a voucher for the TOP wash @ Quick Quack.
– REPORT that there’s a “Chewy Wish List” on her website.
– REPORT that she really needs foster homes for these cats. She needs helpers to aid in the care of the cats. Some are still “on the streets”. OH NOI!!!
– REPORT that predators TAKE CATS TOO. Chris is very careful about who she gives her saved cats to.
www.cvcatclub.org
(760) 578-8700)

AMY’S PURPOSE w/ DeAnn Lubell re; Author and animal activist.
– REPORT on the history that caused the creation of Amy’s Purpose. Amy was a 4 year-old rescue doggie that was murdered in the High Desert by coyotes, even though she was in a fenced back yard.
– DISCUSSION that this effort is not AGAINST the predators but is ABOUT information to increase awareness about predators. The predators ARE EVERYWHERE. Snakes, coyotes, bobcats, EVEN human, etc.,
– REPORT on the new non-profit website www.amyspurpose.net.
– DISCUSSION that she wants to have grief counseling available for those who lose their furry family members.
– REPORT on tips about what to do when your pet is threatened. 1. Keep an eye on your pet NO MATTER WHERE you live. 2. Boat horns are very effective against predators and are available on Amazon. 3. Different sprays are available on Amazon. 4. Wolf urine from Amazon around your yard.
– DISCUSSION of her historical novel.
– REPORT that there is a real need of emergency vet services for animals, especially on weekends.
www.amyspurpose.net
(818) 946-8086)

Chris & DeAnn

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Marty Webster re: “Aspen Mills”.
1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
2.) Clarks Nutrition, Rancho Mirage
3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta
4.) Rancho Mirage Library, Rancho Mirage **TEMPORARILY CLOSED**
– DISCUSSION of the tuna salad that was voted “Best in the Valley” by P.S. Life Magazine.
– REPORT on summer. All locations are open normal hours, open @ 7 AM. All are closed on Sundays. Can dine inside and out @ all locations too. Still take-out of course.
– REPORT on the 5 different salads.
– REPORT on the 30 different kinds of breads. No preservatives in any of their breads. They employ the services of a “bread chemist”. i.e. pumpkin chocolate chip bread, etc. MAKE GREAT GIFTS.
– REPORT on the different sandwiches.
– REPORT on the muffins, cookies, round cakes, brownies, low carb breads, etc.
– REPORT on juices, water, coffee etc.
– DISCUSSION that everything is made from scratch w/ real butter, etc. The baking goes on around the clock.
– REPORT that he’s been open since 1995.
www.aspenmillsbakery.com
(760) 323-3123)

Marty

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Barry Dayton re: Director of Marketing and Amairani Ramos from Health Assessment and Research for Communities.
– REPORT on Barry’s Hawaiian Shirt for his picture!!! LOL
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C.’s “40 for 40” campaign you need to vote on. D.O.H.C. is giving away an additional $40,000. to different charities. Vote on www.mydohc.com by June 28th. Winners will be announced on July 1, the 40th anniversary of D.O.H.C.
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s mobile unit. Trying to get to the more remote locations of the East Valley. Do not have to be a D.O.H.C. member to get these services. Businesses interested in having the Mobile Unit come to their place of business can request same.
– REPORT on 6.17 Coachella Valley 2021 Virtual Workplace Wellness Symposium for the 5th year. D.O.H.C. is the presenting sponsor. 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Small $20. fee to sign up. Two speakers; Laticia Jackson and Mark Agars.
– REPORT on how to Sign up on www.harcdata.org. This event is open to folks in business, managers, anyone who cares about employees, health and wellness workers, etc.
www.mydohc.com
www.harcdata.org
(760) 969-6555)

Barry & Amairani

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– Starting our 65th week of Pandemic.
– REPORT that over 70% of Americans are fully vaccinated. Lots of FREE incentives to encourage folks to get their shot. EVEN A FREE BEER. 170 million Americans are “half-vacc’d”.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. current flow of folks getting their shot is about 100/day.
– “Questions from a “Joey Pal”.
1. How regimented is the timing for the 2nd shot? (No worries, just SHOW up and get the 2nd shot.) Register @ www.myturn.ca.gov and announce which shot you want WHEN you show up. D.O.H.C. now has ALL THREE VACCINES.
– REPORT that we are at the lowest infection rate since March of 2020.
– REPORT that we are at the lowest death rate since March of 2020.
– REPORT that the virus finds unvaccinated folks and infects them SO GET YOUR SHOT.
– REPORT that we are almost IN THE YELLOW TIER.
– REPORT that the India variant is now the leading virus in the UK.
– DISCUSSION that we are still vaccinating via the D.O.H.C. Mobile Van.
– REPORT that there are 28 pharmacists @ D.O.H.C. all really well versed in all of this information.
– REPORT that if you have a business and want the Mobile Van to come to you and vaccinate folks, call (760) 969-6555.
– REPORT that even one shot of the vaccine gives you almost 80% efficacy right off the bat.
– REPORT that the Trump Administration decided to pay for all the vaccines back in 2020.
– HOLD THE DATE; 6/17 – HARC is sponsoring the C.V. Virtual Workplace Wellness Symposium in partnership w/ D.O.H.C. as the Presenting Sponsor.
www.myturn.ca.gov
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Theatre Segment

MCCALLUM THEATRE w/ Jeff Norman, V. P of Communications and Public Affairs re: 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the activities @ the Theatre during the Pandemic. The educational programs continued virtually thru the efforts of Kajsa, the Ed. Dir. of the Theatre.
– REPORT that these educational programs are available in archived form for teachers.
– REPORT on the “Ghostlights” Series they’ve had.
– REPORT on the new CEO, Jamie Grant and his plans and dreams for the future.
– 12.3 Theatre will open after 632 days of shut-down w/ “HairSpray”. Tickets went on sale in early May. Many shows are already sold out!!!
– REPORT that if you make a donation of @ least $100. you get to purchase your tickets in advance of the general public.
– DISCUSSION that the McCallum is NON-PROFIT. Their budget is $6 million a year so your support is important.
– REPORT on the Broadway Series for next Season. “Hairspray”, “Jersey Boys”, “Beautiful”, and “Fiddler On The Roof”.
– REPORT on the returning shows; National Geographic Series; Tribute to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme; the Divas; 10 Tenors; Pink Martini; Michael Feinstein salute to Judy Garland;
– REPORT on the partnership w/ Eisenhower Health to be certain the Theatre is safe and in compliance w/ all protocols and procedures.
– REPORT on their participation in the Cultural Leaders group that has been so supportive of smaller local venues here in the Valley throughout the shut-down.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS (2787)

Jeff

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. Theatre Segment

COACHELLA VALLEY THEATERS w/ Tracey Essex re: CVRep Executive Director.
– UPDATED REPORT on CA. performing arts organizations. CA State Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee recently passed Senate Bill 805. Creates a critical funding infrastructure to help small non-profit performing arts companies comply w/ AB5.
– REPORT that L.A. Country will soon be moving into the Yellow tier allowing reopening of most theaters. Hope to have a full re-opening by June 15.
www.cvrep.org
-REPORT THAT TIX ON SALE FOR THE Waring International Piano Concert June 24th. Ron Celona will announce CVRep’s new season themed “Hopes, Dreams & Expectations” soon.
www.desertroseplayhouse.com.
– REPORT that June 23, Miss Firecracker Contest.
www.dezartperforms.com
– REPORT from Michael Shaw that they will kick off the new season w/ a musical in October.
www.greenroomtheatrecompany.org
-REPORT there will be a teen conservatory from July 22 to July 31. Regular season beings in October w/ “The Merry Wives of Windsor”.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
– REPORT on McCallumTheatre has season tickets on sale since May.
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT that Palm Canyon Theatre will have their “in person” 25th annual Children’s Theater Camp June 14 – July 24.
www.theatre29.org
-REPORT the “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe” will be on stage 9/20 to 9/5.
REPORT ON THEATRES NATIONWIDE;
– REPORT that Broadway is back!!!. More than a dozen theaters are starting to sell tickets. Summer should see all of the theatres open. Shows: “Six”; “Dear Evan Hansen”; “Ain’t Too Proud, the Life & Times of the Temptations”; “Diana”. Plug for A.C.T.’s New York Broadway Show Tour. Details @ www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247.
www.newyorktheatreguide.com.
– REPORT that Branson, Missouri still has all theatres open and is experiencing brisk ticket sales. Has NEVER SHUT DOWN. “Minim iCircus”; “Illusion Magic Show”, etc. www.bransonshows.com.
email: tessex@nullcvep.org
(760) 861-1006)

Tracey

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Museum Segment

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re: Director of Marketing, Communications and Graphic Design. 101 N. Museum Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT: Need to get your tickets in advance. Thursdays between 5 and 7, Kids get in FREE. Still get tickets @ www.psmuseum.org.
– REPORT that there are 5 new exhibitions; 1. Agnes Pelton Desert; 2. Agnes Pelton Landscape; 3. Helen Lunderberg; 4. Glass, “pure, simple and beautiful forms”; 5. July 1 – Robert Longo’s 7 Charcoal drawings.
– REPORT on how delicate glass etc. from the permanent collection is moved in and out of the Museum. The museum has storage units around the Valley that are climate controlled.
– REPORT on the “History of Suspended Time, A Tribute to the Impossible” car in front of the Museum.
– REPORT that the Architecture and Design Center is staying closed until September and will open w/ “The Modern Chair”.
– DISCUSSION that “Forever Marilyn”. No date for installation yet.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800)

Scott