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Palm Springs Chamber Segment – June 27, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Palm Springs Chamber Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER w/ Nona Watson, CEO re: 190 W. Amado, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– The Chamber has masks for anyone that needs one to help “flatten the curve” and to be certain that the problems are not because of our businesses.
– Chamber has over 1100 members and still taking new ones.
– Stress the partnership between businesses and residential entities.
– REPORT that the Tuesday Chamber Lunches @ 12 noon are done via Zoom now. Check the website for the restaurant that’s being featured. Get your food, go home and get on Zoom w/ everyone. Email nwatson@nullpschamber.org and she will send you the link.
– REPORT on the return of the “Walk of Stars” program. Waiting to hear the guidelines from the Governor and/or County to gather 300 folks.
– REPORT on how to apply for a Star; Headed by Michael Ellis. 1. Paper work is on the website. 2. Then you must go thru qualifying committee. 3. Then you must go thru the larger committee. 4. $5,000. deposit is due after these first 2 steps and then you have 2 years to raise the $15,000. price of a Star. Due when you pick a location.
– REPORT on the help from the Chamber for all the different financial programs open to small businesses.
– REPORT on the Chamber’s Co-working Space. How well it’s doing for folks who want to get out of the house!!! Two spaces available (designed by Michael Braun)….call the Chamber Office for information.
– P.S./Chamber is open Monday thru Friday, 8 to 4.
– APPLAUDING John Fritch as the out-going Chamber President and the in-coming Chamber President Brady Sandahl.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577)

Nona

“Mr. Community”/Desert AIDS Project Segment – June 27, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DESERT AIDS PROJECT/”MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steven Henke re: 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– HAPPY BIRTHDAY from Thurs., June 25th.
– “Masks are about people, NOT politics” Superheroes WEAR masks. That’s a small sacrifice for the “greater good”.
– REPORT on Jeffrey’s “Destination PSP” store (on Palm Canyon) and the mask “extender” available there. Also the lovely scented sanitizers sold there. www.destinationpsps.com.
– REPORT that all 3 Revivals Stores are NOW OPEN w/ all precautions in place. The new on-line shopping available now w/ the new items that are for sale. Drivers cannot go into your home to pick up and you cannot try on items or return items @ this point in time.
– “Ruta Toot Toot Turtle” the “name” for the paper mache Turtle Sculpture @ the Palm Springs (Joey’s) Revivals named for Ruta Lee.
– (760) 992-0407 Hotline for Desert AIDS Project Triage Line for testing.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118)

Steven

Travel Segment – June 27, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Travel Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on the changes in travel due to COVID-19.
– REPORT on the precautions that airlines, for instance, are taking.
– REPORT on the proposed schedule of trips to the Holy Land, Hawaii, Sicily, Puerto Vallarta w/ Joey and Steve, etc. in the Fall.
– REPORT on ACT’s FREE travel club that usually meets the first Wednesday of every month is now being done virtually on their FB page.
– DISCUSSION of how to sign up for proposed theater trips, i.e. to “Hamilton” @ the Hollywood Pantages on their web site. If these shows do cancel, you’ll get a free refund.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247)

Steve

Insurance Segment – June 27, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Insurance Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re: 36917 Cook St. #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– EXPLANATION that insurance companies (Dennis represents over 30 of them) have gotten together to reimburse 15% for 2 months of premiums for Auto ONLY for April and May. You don’t have to call your Insurance Agent, this will be done automatically.
– REPORT that for Commercial Insurance Clients, they will get a similar deal and again, you don’t need to call anyone.
– FAMILY UPDATE. Another son is engaged!!! REPORT on the baby due to another son in July.
– QUESTION about insuring a car/truck that is not being driven. Do a “non-op”. EXPLANATION of a multiple car rate, with a lower rate for each car even though the overall cost may go up a bit.
– Covered CA. has extended their eligibility time frame. Call Dennis, he will do the PAPERWORK.
– He insures everything and everyone. His office speaks Spanish. Most paperwork can be done on-line!!!
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)

Dennis

Financial Services Segment – June 27, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Financial Services Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

GOUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough – 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, #203, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of the psychology of “sheltering in place”.
– REPORT on “Sammy G’s” being open to sit down dining.
– REPORT that the precautions that have been put in place are well thought out by most businesses.
– DISCUSSION that we have a very low GDP @ 35% now and that tells us that the goods we are selling have dropped. May have “super” inflation coming.
– DISCUSSION our national debt has doubled.
– DISCUSSION of the possible move toward digital currency. Pros and cons of such a move.
– COMPLIMENTARY review of your finances.
– SUGGESTION to transfer your money to a tax-free annuity.
– Her weekly columns in the Desert Star Weekly and Public Record. Sign up for the FREE weekly newsletter.
www.goughfinancialsvcs.com
(760) 251-7724)

Janice

Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment – June 27, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Brady Sandahl Real Estate Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS w/ Brady Sandahl re; 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– Incoming President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.
– DISCUSSION of expanded Zoom technology and his FACEBOOK video live stream. Uses drones too.
– REPORT that since the “Shelter-In-Place” March 19th, order there have been 414 escrow closings in Palm Springs and there are 340 properties in escrow in Palm Springs. Only 400 properties “for sale”. BRADY HAS NEVER SEEN THESE NUMBERS before. The office needs inventory.
– REPORT that people have figured out that they can 1. Work from home, w/ an office, school area, larger eating area, “Mother-in-law” suite, etc. 2. Want to travel by car, not plane, so their vacation home is within a “drive” not flight. 3. Families want to be under “one roof”.
– URBAN DWELLERS ARE MOVING TO SUBURBIA, and SUBURBIAN DWELLERS ARE MOVING TO RURAL AREAS.
– Good time to do a market analysis NOW. Study in buyer behavior.
– Keller/Williams is the largest real estate sales force IN THE WORLD.
– REPORT this is NOT a real estate crisis, it is a health crisis.
#1 – DISCUSSION that buyers have LEARNED how to use their home differently for work, family etc., and may need a bigger or smaller home to serve their needs in this “new normal”.
#2 – REPORT for buyers that interest rates are really low. i.e. 2.85%
#3 – REPORT that folks now want to live in smaller communities, not big cities.
– REPORT on what the future of real estate MIGHT be. Possibly problems might happen more in the bigger cities. Majority of buyers have paid CASH here in Palm Springs.
– Palm Springs Life reported that the Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group is the #1 TEAM for 2019 in the Coachella Valley.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540)

Brady

Restaurant of the Week Segment – June 20, 2020

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: Elevated Experience’s “Peaks Restaurant” @ the Top of the Tram. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– He’s the outgoing President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. Then Brady Sandahl will take over.
– REPORT on the re-modeling being done during the Pandemic. Back to the 1963 style of lighting, fixtures and décor.
– REPORT on the deep cleaning that’s been done during this “down” time.
– REPORT on the new kitchen.
– REPORT on the re-freshment of “Pine’s Café” Buffet, “Peaks Restaurant”, w/ a new glass door and the new cocktail lounge inside “Peaks” w/ a bar menu as well as the entire Peaks menu.
– DISCUSSION of the surprise changes that are coming.
– DISCUSSION of the schedule of the Tram car operations. Most construction materials come up on the Tram cars and/or helicopter.
– DISCUSSION of all the safety precautions that have been implemented.
– REPORT on the menu.
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-4527)

John

Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – June 20, 2020

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

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”.
– REPORT that we are now starting our 14th week of “sheltering in place”.
– REPORT that the surge is starting that we had expected back in April.
– East Valley (Coachella and Indio) is testing positive @ a rate of 320%.
– WE NOW have 100 patients in the 3 hospitals in the Valley that have tested positive. Ventilators are not recommended any more. Patients are 50 and above and will most likely not survive.
– REPORT that the “surge” hospital in Indio might need to come back.
– REPORT on the drug dexamethasone reducing mortality in hospital patients. NO SHORTAGE OF THIS DRUG. Inexpensive.
– DISCUSSION of his history @ Desert Regional Medical Center and Desert Oasis Health Care.
– REPORT that we still need to wear a mask, wash your hands and socially distance. SIT OUTSIDE @ a restaurant if you can.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – June 20, 2020

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

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”.
– REPORT on FREE ZOOM program on “Maintaining Heart Healthy Lifestyle During COVID-19” partnership w/ the American Heart Association. Thursday, June 25 for one hour. Go to www.mydohc to sign up.
– REPORT on testing.
– REPORT that test results come back in one to two days now. Self-isolate until you hear your results. Then depending on your results, self-quarantine for 2 weeks.
– DISCUSSION that you many still be able to transmit the disease EVEN after you have recovered.
– DISCUSSION that leaving the toilet seat up DOES spread COVID-19.
– DOHC members call (760) 969-6555 for free testing thru DOHC, and ANYONE may call to get advice and information. Close the lid, “Purge the Surge”.
– REPORT that Barry Dayton is keeping the website up-to-date w/ information for everyone.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

Desert Dream Dentistry Segment – June 20, 2020

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Desert Dream Dentistry Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey
.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DESERT DREAM DENTISTRY AND SPA w/ Dr. Kianor Shah re: 73151 El Paseo, Ste., C, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION of his work w/ the American Academy of Oral Surgery and Global Implantology Institute. He has connected all w/ a Webinar for Health Care Professionals. 45 days w/ 100 speakers from 70 countries. FREE Webinar.
– REPORT on his “peer to peer” networking of doctors and dentists being the first of its kind.
– DISCUSSION that the participants of his “peer-to-peer” Webinar want to continue and that the FREE Webinar will continue to motivate doctors for the rest of the year. Happening on the weekends.
– REPORT that his office is now open 3 days a week. All precautions are being taken. One patient @ a time.
– REPORT on the $500. FREE tooth-whitening that is on the Joey English Extreme Home Makeover Wheel. 1-hour procedure.
– DISCUSSION of all his services, listed on his web page. i.e. stem cells.
– DISCUSSION of the impact tooth issues can have on the rest of your overall health. Dirtiest part of your body is your mouth. i.e. Heart, kidneys, etc.,
– Office on El Paseo, without the El Paseo prices.
www.desertdreamdentistry.com
(760) 219-7487)

Dr. Shah

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