JoeyWP
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 20, 2019
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
H.A.R.C. w/ Jenna LeComte-Hinely re; CEO of H.A.R.C. w/ a PHD.
– HARC is Health Assessment & Research for Communities. A local organization.
– 4th Annual C.V. Workplace Wellness Awards 6/6 – Open for Nominations until 4/26; in Nutrition, Safety/Environment, Wellness/Mental Health and then there is a Grand Prize Winner.
– Phone call survey campaign is going on now. 1 person will win $100. A week by taking the call. Caller ID will say Kent State University.
– DISCUSSION of the benefits of this survey, who the data helps, how organizations can avail themselves of the information. Data is free to Community Friends. Anyone can access and download this information on the website FOR FREE.
– DISCUSSION of the change in the questions on the survey, i.e. loneliness.
– DISCUSSION of the over 80,000 random calls made in the CV. Survey takes about 20 minutes. PLEASE TAKE IT, if you are called.
– Desert Healthcare District is the primary survey sponsor. Overall cost is $800,000. D.O.H.C. sponsors as well.
www.harcdata.org
(760) 404-1945)
Jenna
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 20, 2019
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE w/ Barry Dayton, Director of Marketing for D.O.H.C.
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s recent $15,000. sponsorship of the FIND FOOD BANK telethon; the AMA’S “Life is Why”, “Check, Change and Control” program @ www.ccctracker.com/dohc; D.O.H.C.’s partnership w/ Life Stream for the infusion clinic @ www.lstream.org where D.O.H.C. won their Award for Medical Excellence; Renovation of the Immediate Care facility in Indio geared toward the Hispanic community and bi-lingual services.
– HOLD THE DATE; 5/22 – Desert Health Wellness Awards sponsored by D.O.H.C. in Rancho Mirage on Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope.
– HOLD THE DATE; 6/6 – D.O.H.C. will be a Titanium Sponsor of the HARC Awards @ the Classic Club. You can nominate up to 4/26 on the H.A.R.C. website and get 2 FREE tickets to the luncheon.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 320-8814)
Barry
Legal Segment – April 20, 2019
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Legal Segment
MARTORELLA LAW w/ Daniel Martorella re: 1524 S. Calle Marcus, Palm Springs, CA.
– DISCUSSION OF LEGAL IMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED w/ “Joey Pals” questions concerning:
– 1. Security cameras @ Zelda’s Club???
– 2. Good Samaritan Law in CA.???
– 3. The new CA. law allowing priests to “breach” the sanctity of the confessional when it pertains to child abuse and neglect.???
– Daniel gives away $250. gift certificates for FREE legal advice on the Wheel Spin Day.
www.everydaylegal.com
www.legaltalk.com
(760) 324-3212)
Dan
Insurance Segment – April 20, 2019
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Insurance Segment
ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– DISCUSSION of how to “store/insure” your vehicle if you have a second home here or somewhere else.
– DISCUSSION of the rules and regulations about insuring your primary residence vs. your secondary home.
– DISCUSSION of “Event Insurance” for 1 day, coverage up to $1. Million. If the event is @ your home, it’s probably covered by your homeowners insurance. Event insurance is not expensive ($125./yr) and is usually required @ venues.
– DISCUSSION of services for ALL types of insurances, which he does.
– DISCUSSION of folks w/ Medicare – those w/ PPO’s can change their policy 30 days before and/or after your birthday.
– Don’t even need to come into the office, Dennis will do the paperwork OVER THE PHONE!!!!!
– Office is bi-lingual.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477)
Dennis
Alzheimers Segment – April 20, 2019
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Alzheimers Segment
ALZHEIMERS COACHELLA VALLEY w/ Edie Keller re: 42-600 Cook Street, Ste., 134, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– SAVE THE DATE: 4/25 – “More Than Memories, Endless Possibilities” @ Pirch, 71905 Hwy., 111, Ste., B., Rancho Mirage from 5 to 8 PM.
– DISCUSSION of their (Edie Keller and Pat Kaplan) mission statement. Why they created a new organization separate from Alzheimers.org. “To provide charitable services and support for persons w/ impaired cognition”
– DISCUSSION of their 1st program “Traveling the Journey Together” focus on the person and what is still possible. 8 week social & educational program.
– DISCUSSION of their 2nd program “Club Journey” that meets every Tuesday, 10 AM – 1 PM for client and caregiver.
– ACV Support groups @ ACV office, Mizell
Community Center, Vista Cove and Bella Villaggio.
– All their services are FREE.
www.cvalzheimers.org
(760) 776-3100)
Edie
Fashion Segment – April 20, 2019
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – Fashion Segment
BIKRAM YOGA PLUS – COACHELLA VALLEY w/ Whitney Hay re: 36869 Cook St., Ste., 101 & 102, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. (studio #1).
– HONORING her late Mom, Denise DuBarry Hay.
– DISCUSSION of the different types/levels of classes.
– TESTIMONY of Charlie Dyer and his wonderful experience @ Bikram Yoga Plus Palm Desert.
– SAVE THE DATE: Opening of the New Bikram Yoga Plus Palm Springs; Fri. 4/26 – @ 6 AM – 11 PM FREE Yoga, Wildest Greens drinks, Raffles. Honoring Denise DeBarry Hay. Ribbon cutting w/ the Mayor @ Noon. Location is 611 S. Palm Canyon, Ste.,206, upstairs. (760) 832-8655. Classes all day 7 days a week!!! (studio #2).
– Beginning new student special @ either yoga location. Unlimited for 1 month – $49.
– Whitney is getting her yoga certification in May.
– DISCUSSION of “Wildest Greens” restaurant. 72990 El Paseo, #3, Palm Desert, CA. 92260. (760) 636-0441. All organic, open 7 days a week.
– The new DuBarry Hay Charitable Foundation that Whitney and her Dad just started.
– MindBody app features them too.
www.coachellayoga.com
(760) 346-2988)
Whitney
Restaurant of the Week Segment – April 13, 2019
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub, re: “McDonald’s” Owner of 32 McDonalds all over Southern California.
– DISCUSSION of the relocation of the Thousand Palms McDonalds Restaurant to the corner of Varner and Bob Hope. Opened again 3.16.19.
– DISCUSSION of the new systems, décor, menu items.
– DISCUSSION of the “fake news” associated w/ the McDonald’s pickle burger. Other examples of rumors surrounding McDonald’s.
– DISCUSSION of different McDonald’s menus all over the world.
– DISCUSSION of the all the new delivery/service options. Order on your mobile app, Uber Eats, thru the drive-thru, and in the store.
– DISCUSSION of the new drinks, “The McCafe Drink Menu”; new fries, i.e. “cheesy fries”.
– DISCUSSION of the new management systems in place, changes in the “point of sale” systems, etc., and constant up-grading processes for all the stores.
– DISCUSSION of the addition of a possible new pastry line. Healthier “Happy Meals” now.
www.mcdonalds.com
(760) 674-3335)
Dick
Cities Segment – April 13, 2019
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Cities Segment
CITY OF PALM DESERT w/ Thomas Soule, re: Manager of Tourism & Marketing for the City of Palm Desert.
– 5.2 – FREE FIRST WEEKEND w/ “Berlin”.
– Every Thurs., night in May. “Yacht rock” bands, Beetles tribute band, etc.,
– All concerts are FREE @ Civic Center Park in Palm Desert STARTING @ 7:30 PM.
– All are “family friendly” events. Bring a blanket, chair, food, “dog friendly” too. There will be food trucks but no alcohol.
– DISCUSSION of the P.D. version of the P.S. Art Museum and events there.
www.pdfirstweekend.com
(760) 568-1441)
Thomas
D.A.P./Revivals Segment – April 13, 2019
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – D.A.P./Revivals Segment
REVIVALS STORES w/ Charles Huff re: Volunteer Program Manager for all of DAP events and Revivals.
– DISCUSSION of “Dining Out For Life” and the role of the “ambassadors” @ each participating restaurant.
– DISCUSSION of how to sign up to Volunteer, the fact that you will be trained and can start w/ as little as 4 hours a week of volunteer work and will be placed in an area that is perfect for you.
– Re: all three stores on Hwy., 111. Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert.
– Jump Start Your Home Décor Style:
At Palm Springs Revivals Store;
– 25% OFF Donated Furniture and 25% OFF Donated Clothing.
At Cathedral City Revivals Store:
– 25% OFF Donated Furniture.
– 25% OFF Donated Art.
– 25% OFF Donated Linens.
At Palm Desert Revivals Store:
– 25% OFF Donated Linens.
– 25% OFF Donated Clothing.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 409-1540)
Charles
“Senior Moment” Segment – April 13, 2019
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment
BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN w/ Kurt Suminski re; 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– DISCUSSION of the Three levels @ Brookdale care are: 1.) Independent Living 2). Assisted Living and 3.) Memory Care. Only opening now is in Assisted Living.
– DISCUSSION of the gentle “movement” from level to level within the facility on Country Club.
– DISCUSSION of the ability to entertain family and friends @ Brookdale the much the same way as one would have in their own home…..actually much easier to do.
– 4/20 – Easter egg hunt for residents, their children and grand children and Kurt will be the Easter Bunny!!!
– 4/21 – Easter Dinner.
– 4/25 –“Sock Hop Dinner”
– This facility has 1. Arts & Crafts room; 2. “Cosmo Club” for gentlemen; 3. “Red Hat” ladies; 4. “Safari Lounge”; 5. “Cabaret Room” (where there are theater and live shows); 6. Outdoor heated pool. 7. Putting green.
– DISCUSSION of the mental and physical advantages to living in this environment…..hopefully longer and better.
– REMINDER of how you can transfer residency from Brookdale facility to Brookdale facility, across the country if desired. Just pay a one-time community fee.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)
Kurt
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