5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.

– DISCUSSION of her career, movies, television.

Joey and Ruta

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

ALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.
– DISCUSSION of her book “Consider Your Ass Kissed”.
– HOLD THE DATE: Jan.,16, 2022 – Book signing of “Consider Your Ass Kissed” from 3 to 5 PM.  Info @ www.actforms.org.

Ruta Lee Celebrity Book Club signing event

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Neuro Vitality Center is OFFICIALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and new clients are coming in.
– REPORT on how new clients whose membership is NOT provided by insurance CAN NOW APPLY for coverage thru THE NEURO VITALITY FOUNDATION by calling Sarah Sutton @ NVC. Info also posted on www.neurovitalityfoundation.org.
– REPORT that coverage thru THE FOUNDATION is based on a sliding income scale.  NVC will do ALL the paperwork. Possible payment of part of the $85./day costs.
– REPORT that to come in the front door, you MUST BE VACCINATED. As if Feb., 15. you MUST BE BOOSTED!!!
– REPORT that NVC is working w/ D.O.H.C. to transport folks via Sundial to get folks vaccinated.
– DISCUSSION that if clients can’t make it into the facility, there are virtual classes.
– DISCUSSION of how to join NVC.
1. First time you get yourself there.
2. Get a tour of the facility.
3. Meet w/ case manager, insurance provider, etc.
4. Takes about 3 days to get you into the program.
5. Then you can come in 1 to 5 days a week.
6. Then Allan will work to get you into the Sunline Transportation System and their great drivers.
– REPORT on the food: Day starts w/ a continental breakfast, At noon you’re served a great lunch. 
– REPORT that NVC is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and sees clients from 8 AM to 2:30 PM for anyone w/ neurological issues.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

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

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Elaine Sinmerlink re: computer work @ DHC.
– REPORT on her experiences being a care-giver in her own family.
– REPORT on her experiences being a care-giver to her father, after her mother passed away.
– REPORT on the value of “therapeutic lies. Especially w/ family that is not in the home.
– REPORT on the bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS.  Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 live in the conference room @ 75270 Hwy., 111, Indian Wells.  R.S.V.P. please. Open to clients, family, care-givers.  Also have a ZOOM meeting.  Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Elaine

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

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

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Indio and Coachella locations also.
– REPORT that when there is a death there are 100 decisions to make in the first 24 hours!!!
– DISCUSSION that making decisions @ this point in time is very difficult. Folks talk about other issues, i.e. retirement, etc., but not FINAL arrangements.
– REPORT on especially if there are no children, etc.
– DISCUSSION that if you pre-arrange and pay for everything, you really DON’T NEED ANYONE to make ANY decision when you pass away.
– REPORT that you cannot require someone to pay for your funeral if you have not made this arrangement in advance.  AND people need guidance on what you want done.  Relieve your family of this stress.
– DISCUSSION of how the price of a funeral is determined.
– DISCUSSION that the Covid Pandemic has caused people to deal w/ their mortality a bit more.
– (contact info: www.forestlawn.com and (760) 328-3112).

Larry

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Sports/Children/Charity/”Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Fred “The Hammer’ Williamson re: Sports/movies/entertainment.
– DISCUSSION of Fred’s sports history.  High School track star. He was 6’ and 175 lbs. and then began football his senior year in high school.  Then Fred went to Northwestern University on a track scholarship and then switched to football under Coach Ara Parseghian.  Then he was drafted by the 49 ers. (starting salary was $9,500/year). He became a cornerback. He earned his nickname “the Hammer”.
– DISCUSSION of his becoming an original Raider from Pittsburgh.
– REPORT on his 5 years w/ the Raiders and then being traded to the Chiefs for 5 years and they ended up going to the 1^st Super Bowl.
– DISCUSSION of the first super bowl ring.
– DISCUSSION of the changes in football today.  i.e. salaries then and now.
– (contact info: Google; fredthehammerwilliamson.

“The Hammer”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Children/Charity Segment

STEINWAY SOCIETY w/ Ruth Moir.
– REPORT on her mission to keep music in the schools. Kept the classes open during the Pandemic “shut down” w/ virtual classes. Actually made 6 films during that time.
– REPORT that the Steinway Society is 22 years old.
– DISCUSSION of her “voice instrument”.
– SAVE THE DATE: Sunday Feb., 13 @ the Classic Club honoring Bill Marx. Additional performance by children and Patricia Welch. 11:30 champagne reception, w/ a silent auction. You’ll be done by 2 PM. Tix are $150.
– Contact info: www.steinwayriverside.org and (760) 902-4336).

Ruth

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Cindy Williams re: American actress and producer.
– DISCUSSION of the future.
– DISCUSSION of writing her one woman show w/ the talented Charles Duggan. www.memyselfandshirley.com. 
– HOLD THE DATE: Her one woman show: “Me, Myself & Shirley” @ the Annenberg Theater Jan., 20 – 22, 2022 for 4 shows. Tickets @ www.psmuseum.org.

“Me, Myself & Shirley”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

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

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. & 72775 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage & J.T.s Dinner 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– REPORT that business @ both Maracas is great, but the employee count is very low.  Todd is very short-handed.
– REPORT that Maracas Palm Springs is closed for lunch on Wed., and Thurs., but open for dinner starting every day starting @ 4 PM for 7 days a week.
– REPORT that Maracas Rancho Mirage is open for lunch and dinner for 7 days a week.
– REPORT that JT’s Diner is open Wed., thru Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM.
– DISCUSSION of he has jobs @ all levels available.  Applications are on all the websites. The base that he has always had is still there but many employees are leaving the area because there just wasn’t work here.
– REPORT on the menu @ Maracas Palm Springs should have the new updated menu later this week, w/ 15 NEW items; i.e. salmon, skirt steak salad, etc.
– REPORT on the new updated menu @ Maracas Rancho Mirage. i.e. chicken piccata.
– REPORT on the “impossible”/vegan/vegetarian/plant based items on the menu for which the restaurant won a 5 Star rating.
– REPORT that @ JT’s Diner there will be a new meatball sub; glutton-free pancakes and waffles!!!
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and (760) 322-9654 and (760) 321-1001. www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com and (760) 674-7600)

Todd

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that this is our 97^th week of Pandemic.
– REPORT that this virus is a mess w/ a lot of issues.
– DISCUSSION of the limited good news. Last week the daily case rate in Riverside County was around 20, this week it is around 65 w/ positivity rates about 20%.
– REPORT that this virus is affecting EVERYONE, vaccinated, boosted, un-vaccinated etc., It is less toxic to most patients, but we are seeing 2 times the amt. of infections there were last year @ this time.         – REPORT that hospitals in the Coachella Valley are filled. Employees are getting sick.  They are on a contingency plan w/ the state whereby if an employee test positive but has no symptoms, THEY CAN GO BACK TO WORK AFTER 5 DAYS.
– REPORT that all of the systems that provide CARE are going thru soooo much.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has access for the three different rapid tests. They can test D.O.H.C. members on the Palm Springs and Indio locations.  They use PCR, the most accurate among other accurate tests. Results in 10 minutes.
– REPORT that if you are sick and have symptoms COME GET TESTED @ D.O.H.C. whether or not you are a member.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is one of only 3 health care  facilities in the CV that is allowed to participate in the oral anti-virals.
– REPORT that they are treating the unvaccinated individuals FIRST, because once they get sick THEY WANT TO FEEL BETTER.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian