10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment

EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Stephanie Farrell (MBA, RN, CCRC) and Lee Rice, 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA.
– Stephanie is in charge of clinical trials and is the Director of Research Administration for Eisenhower Health.
– DISCUSSION of what constitutes a “clinical trial”. There are 80 clinical trials currently going on. How participants are selected.
– Clinical trials are conducted in every specialty.
– Number one concern is patient safety.
– DISCUSSION of the partnership w/ the FDA. EH is completely regulated and very closely monitored.
– Clinical trials run different lengths.
– HOLD THE DATE; Lecture: “What are Clinical Trials” 1/9/20 @ the La Quinta Library.
www.eisenhowerhealth.com
(760) 346-3911)

Lee & Stephanie

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Film Festival Segment

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD GALA w/ Richard DeSantis. re: 1700 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way #3, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on his production of the ACT for MS Christmas Tree Lane event.
– The 31st. PSIFF Gala stars that will be coming.
– REPORT on the history of the event and the incredible staff that makes it happen so smoothly.
– New technology that he will be using this year. i.e. video wall, 168 feet wide. Staying ahead of the curve of other galas, television and movies as well.
– The new aspects he will feature @ this year’s gala; i.e. music in the movies, etc.
– Possibly over 12 billion media impressions all over the world.
– Track record of the history of our festival and the future of films when they leave us. i.e. w/ the Oscars etc.,
– His perception of some of the actors, their performances etc., involved in the “people industry” that is the movies.
– His 32 years of doing this; the 178 shows w/ every major entertainer he has produced. Starting in Washington D.C. i.e. shows for Prince Charles, Princess Diana; Presidents etc., Prince Albert. Etc.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930)

Richard

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Insurance Segment

ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis VanBuskirk re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– REPORT that rates go up each year.
– Dennis will help you change your insurance from where you are to Ascend. You can change at any time during the year, don’t have to wait until the term is up.
– Insurance companies don’t take the time to tell you about new rates and deals that are available.
– Ascend is fairly consistent @ meeting or beating the rates you already have.
– HMO deadlines are closed now, but PPO’s can be changed.
– DISCUSSION of vacation rental insurances, Airbnb insurances, 2nd home insurance. Even if you only rent your home out ONCE a year.
– DISCUSSION of interesting insurance issues; i.e. renter’s insurances for as little as $100/year; Christmas tree fires; porch pirate thefts; gifts stolen from your car, etc.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)

Dennis

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Palm Springs Segment

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS – w/ Mayor Geoff Kors re: 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on his 4 years on the P.S. City Council and his distinguished career in public service.
– He’ll be mayor for one year now that we have 5 districts and a rotating mayor. Palm Springs residents helped to define this new system so that the public was truly part of the process.
– How several council members altered their terms to facilitate the whole council on a regular election schedule.
– All public notices and mailings are now bi-lingual.
– The new electrical energy efficient programs that he is orchestrating here in the Valley, led by Palm Springs w/ Desert Community Energy. 100% Carbon free power.
– 1st Monday in January, Indian Canyon will go two ways. 2 lanes going north, 1 lane going south and the turning lane in the middle. Impact for pedestrian safety and business benefits. Palm Springs got 6 of the 10 competitive grants to accomplish this change.
– DISCUSSION of “Marilyn” project w/ P.S. Resorts and where she will be.
– UPDATE on the Restoration of the Palm Springs Plaza Theater w/ Robert Moon and J.R. Roberts; the Andaz Hotel.
– DISCUSSION of the homeless problem and how his administration is addressing it. We are the only city of the CV w/ both a daytime and nighttime shelter.
– Sign up on the City’s website for alerts, emails etc.
ww.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299)

Geoff

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Finance Segment

GOUGH FINANCIAL SERVICES w/ Janice Gough re:
– DISCUSSION of what to do w/ your finances @ the end of the year, i.e. deductions etc.,
– Report on programs such as Quickbooks, Turbo tax, etc., to help you.
– How to make a financial plan for 2020.
– REPORT that your Medicare won’t pay for a hospital stay unless you are actually ADMITTED as a patient, NOT admitted just for observation.
– Check on your insurance plans changes for your drugs etc.,
– Her columns in the Desert Star Weekly and the Public Record. Sign up for her newsletter on her website.
www.goughfinancialsvcs.com
(760) 251-7724)

Janice

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment

BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS w/ Tony Estrada re; 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT on real estate in 2019 in the Coachella Valley.
– Home values here experienced a gain of 7.1% in the last year. The only city in the Valley where individual home values went up.
– DISCUSSION of the real estate marketing going forward.
– Tony, a listing agent, will be glad to have a logical conversation about selling your home w/ you. Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group listings are selling within an average of 60 days.
– Need for inventory.
– DISCUSSION of the demographics of who is moving/buying in our market.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540)

Tony

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Deborah Quinn and Chef Shannon Bush re: “Pastry Swan Bakery” 70225 Hwy.111, Rancho Mirage, 92270.
– In business since ’85, Deborah took over in ’97 and moved from Cathedral City to Rancho Mirage.
– DISCUSSION of how/where the recipes come from.
– DISCUSSION of their “plant-based” pastry cuisine as well as traditional offerings. i.e. plant-based bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich etc.
– Breakfast and lunch 4 days a week AND catering.
– DISCUSSION of transition food and how the flavor has improved.
– Also have vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free products.
– DISCUSSION of their cooking classes.
– They are known for their CAKES. Both plant-based and traditional.
– 1/10/20 – Dr. Michael Greger M.D. will speak @ 2 PM @ the R.M. Library about his book “How Not To Diet”.
email: info@nullpastryswan.com
(760) 202-1213)

Shannon & Deborah

LIVE READ
LIBERTY TREES;
– Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
– From Montana and Idaho.
– They will deliver.
– Tree stands available, that don’t leak.
– Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
– Will flock any color.
– Open 9 AM to 9
– – DISCCCC PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
– Two lots: 400 N. Indian in Palm Springs (406) 210-4422 and 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert (406) 370-6792.

Joey’s Montana Ponderosa Pine Tree Christmas Tree!!!

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Tribal Segment

Tribal Segment…presented thru the generosity of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
www.hotwatercasino.com
(888) 999-1995)
A.C. CULTURAL MUSEUM w/ Steven Karr, Ex., Dir., re: 219 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza downtown Palm Springs, w/ the Oasis Trail, the Museum, the Spa.
– IMPORTANCE of the Cultural Plaza to the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians and their mission statement.
– DISCUSSION of the Tribe’s desire to reclaim and recover all the Tribes artifacts, especially baskets etc,.
– DISCUSSION of the desire of the Tribe to share their history and knowledge w/ the community.
– REPORT on his professional life in working w/ tribal communities and museums.
– The Tribe wants the Cultural Plaza to primarily be a teaching tool for their own people.
www.accmuseum.org
(760) 778-1079)

Steven

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

“TALK OF STARS”/MCCALLUM THEATRE w/ Herb Alpert re: Sunnylands; 37977 Bob Hope Dr., R.M. CA., 92270 and Mc Callum Theatre: 73000 Fred Waring Dr., P.D., CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION of his music and totem exhibit @ Sunnylands. What/who/where inspired him. Started painting 50 years ago, then sculpting.
– DISCUSSION of his 1/27/20 concert @ the Mc Callum.
– DISCUSSION of his “Over the Rainbow” album and it’s debut.
– DISCUSSION of Lani Hall and their life/46 year marriage/work partnership. History w/ Brazil 66.
– They do 50 concerts a year and have been w/ the same group for 13 years.
www.herbalpert.com
www.sunnylands.org
(760) 202-2222
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS)

Herb Alpert

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

D.O.H.C. w/ Barry Dayton, Dir. of Marketing, 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on Open Enrollment.
– DISCUSSION that D.O.H.C. is working w/ all the Senior enters in the Valley.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. won an Elite Status in Standards of Excellence Survey.
– REPORT that in 2020 they will continue to partner w/ “Life is Why” w/ AHA.
– 1.11.20 – DOHC Age-In in Indio.
– 1.25.20 – DOHC Age-In in Palm Springs.
– 2.21.2020 – “Age-In” Meeting @ Westin.
– Great classes listed on the website.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 320-8814)

Barry

LIVE READ
LIBERTY TREES;
– Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
– From Montana and Idaho.
– They will deliver.
– Tree stands available, that don’t leak.
– Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
– Will flock any color.
– Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
– Two lots: 400 N. Indian in Palm Springs (406) 210-4422 and 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert (406) 370-6792.

Joey’s Montana Ponderosa Pine Tree Christmas Tree!!!