JoeyWP
ACT-Tours Segment – November 15, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – ACT-Tours Segment
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A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Thanksgiving Day San Diego Bay Luncheon Cruise. $189.
2. Sun., Dec.,15; Wicked @ the Pantages. $189.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATES: April, 2025. The Copper Canyon in Mexico. Joey’s favorite.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATE: March, 2025. The Land-lubbers Galapagos. Fly to Quito and “straddle the Equator”. Stay on Santa Cruz Island. Unpack once.
– REPORT to HOLD THE DATE: March, 2025. Cherry Blossom Time in Japan.
– REPORT on the recent Nov., 9 – 16 (Joey’s Scorpio Bday) $995 for an 8 day cruise, no air fare, of the Mexican Riviera. $995. 1 day in Cabo, 1 day in Mazatlan and 1 day in Puerto Vallarta, 3 days @ sea.
– HOLD THE DATE: NOV., 20 – 28, 2024 Thanksgiving in Tuscany.”Stay-cation”. $2995. Including air
.- REPORT that there are “day tours” to Long Beach Harbor; Hollywood Pantages; Dinner w/ the Tigers. Great prices. Complete list on www.act-tours.com.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247).
Steve
“Talk of Stars” Segment – November 14, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Joyce Bulifant re; An American actress and author. Famous for her roles on television, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and game shows as well as film roles in The Happiest Millionaire and Airplane etc.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.
Joyce
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – November 14, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Joyce Bulifant re; An American actress and author. Famous for her roles on television, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and game shows as well as film roles in The Happiest Millionaire and Airplane etc.
– DISCUSSION of her career, her book, her personal life.
Joyce and Gavin McLeod
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – November 14, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Joyce Bulifant re; An American actress and author. Famous for her roles on television, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and game shows as well as film roles in The Happiest Millionaire and Airplane etc.
– DISCUSSION of Dec., 19 “Christmas at the Grand Ole Dame” @ the Richardson Center at Palm Springs High School to benefit www.toolsfortomorrow.org.
show flier
Christopher Kennedy Interior Design – November 13, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Christopher Kennedy Interior Design
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CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY INTERIOR DESIGN w/ Christopher Kennedy re; 707 Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of how to sign up for his FREE newsletter on his website.
– REPORT on the Hilton Presidential Suites he’s re-doing. Have “his” Palm Springs brand on them. Check out his blog via his website.
– QUESTION FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. The TV commercials about re-doing your shower/bathroom in one day worry me, are they real? (Christopher DOES NOT do these, but he imagines that some of these are reputable. Christopher thinks “in one day” is rather difficult. American Standard seems to do these. Worth looking into.)
– DISCUSSION that many of his clients are COMING BACK TO THE DESERT.
– REPORT that the Fall Preview of Modernism Week is later this month.
– REPORT that sometimes it is better to rearrange things in your home rather than buying something new. AND homes use to be built WITHOUT bookshelves.
– DISCUSSION of how/who decorates for
– DISCUSSION of his latest project, 5 Presidential suites @ the Hilton Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of how to decide what to do OVER.
– DISCUSSION of how he “guides” his clients and honors the past but incorporates the technology etc., of the present and future.
– (contact info; www.christopherkennedy.com and (760 325-3214).
Christopher
“Senior Moment” Segment – November 13, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – “Senior Moment” Segment
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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Mary Lou Green, re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Offer individual and family coaching, personalized planning, care management and placement when the time comes. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers. Strive to educate, inform and manage the disease and then to thrive.
– DISCUSSION of the drug Rexulti.
– DISCUSSION of whether or not there are “triggers” to Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia?
– REPORT that there are over 100 forms of Dementia. Really only 12 prevalent ones. Vascular Dementia is the 2nd most common. Alzheimer’s is the 1st most common.
– DISCUSSION that you should HAVE A PLAN for the Holidays.
– REPORT on their DHC’s bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, caregivers. They also have a ZOOM meeting. Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS. Indian Wells group meets 1st and 3rd Wed., of each month. La Quinta group meets 2nd and 4th Wed., in Old Town. of each month.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).
Mary Lou
Funeral Celebrant Segment – November 13, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Funeral Celebrant Segment
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SCOTT CELEBRANTS w/ Alan Scott re:
– REPORT on his services for grieving families who perhaps don’t want a traditional, religious funeral.
– REPORT on the Coachella Acappella for Women. www.coachellaacappella.org.
HOLD THE DATES:
– SAT., NOV., 30, DEC., 7 – their concerts @ “Wildlites” at the Living Desert.
– (contact info: www.scottcelebrant.com and (628) ALA-SCOT)
Alan
American Legion Segment – November 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – American Legion Segment
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American Legion Dept. of CA (Salinas Heritage Group) w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of American Legion Owen Coffman Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association. New position for the Dept. of CA. Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the American Legion.
– U.S. CONSTITUTION LESSON FOR THE DAY;
– REPORT that the Constitution started out w/ 52 powerful words in the Preamble. The Founding Fathers defined the rights and duties that we as citizens have.
– HEAD’S UP that today Amado is speaking as a U.S. Citizen and an U.S. Veteran.
– “WE THE PEOPLE” are given the power, not WE THE GOVERNMENT….of the United States, not individual states.
– How the Constitution protects voting.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment – November 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment
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HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of Owen Coffman American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association. New position for the Dept. of CA. Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the Amerian Legion.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT on the importance of the U.S. Constitution. Not being taught in school anymore.
– REPORT on the Constitutional Moment Amado is bringing us this month.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities to feel better about themselves. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – November 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– REPORT on Part C which is Medicare Advantage. You have to pick a primary care doctor associated w/ someone such as D.O.H.C.
– REPORT on the big changes for Medicare Part D coming in 2025, especially in the “donut hole”. Possible limit of $2,000. for out-of-pocket costs. Affects the formulary going forward. 33% of personal costs will go up to 50% next year.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
REPORT on Change to Medicare Part D, which is your prescription drugs. You can get this one of 2 ways;
a. GOOD NEWS; Putting an “out of pocket” maximum on Part D. $2,000. Max. This will automatically change, established by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
b. Part of Medicare Advantage.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE for most other folks. Watch the changes in drug costs, deductibles and co-payments.
– REPORT that is BAD NEWS is that there will be shrinking Formularies. (the list of medications that Medicare covers)
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
