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Joey’s Daily Datebook – May 15 – 19, 2023
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”
FRIDAY: May 19, 2023. National Devil’s Food Cake Day.
1. WHO; SCRIPT 2 STAGE 2 SCREEN.
WHAT; “The Bold & Bob.”
WHEN; FRI., 18, SAT., 20 @ 7:30 PM.
WHERE; Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert. 72-425 Via Vail in Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.script2stage2screen.com.
2. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; Pacifico Dance Co.
WHEN; TONIGHT; 6:30 PM – $10.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; 1st FRIDAY NIGHT OF EVERY MONTH @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: May 18, 2023. National No Dirty Dishes Day.
1. WHO; CITY OF PALM DESERT.
WHAT; FREE Concerts In The Park.
WHEN; EVERY THURS. IN MAY; TONIGHT; 7 – 8:30 PM.
WHERE; Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheater.
WEB; www.cityofpalmdesert.org.
2. WHO; JOSHUA TREE FOUNDATION FOR ARTS/ECOLOGY.
WHAT; 4 Direction Prayer.
WHEN; TOMORROW; 5/19 @ 7 PM.
WHERE; Lou Harrison House Outdoor Stage.
WEB; www.harrisonhouse.org.
3. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER.
WHAT; L.G.B.T.Q. Designation on Walk of Stars.
WHEN; IN THE FALL.
WHERE; Details on the web.
WEB; www.pschamber.org.
WEDNESDAY: May 17, 2023. National Pack Rat Day.
1. WHO; CATHEDRAL CITY SENIOR CENTER
WHAT; New Bereavement/Grief Support Group.
WHEN; STARTING TODAY.
WHERE; Pre-register @ (442) 370-3472.
WEB; www.cathedralcenter.org.
2. WHO; DAP HEALTH & PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN.
WHAT; Define “Harm Reduction”.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB: www.daphealth.org.
3. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT: First Dance Showcase.
WHEN; MAY 20; 5 PM.
WHERE; P.S, Cultural Center on Baristo..
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org
TUESDAY: May 16, 2023. National Love a Tree Day.
1. WHO; PLATT WELLNESS, METABOLIC SOLUTIONS.
WHAT; Sitewide sale of 25% off when you buy $75. or more in products.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.plattwellness.com.
2. WHO; PALM SPRINGS WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION.
WHAT; Screening and awards; “The Splendor of You”.
WHEN; TONIGHT; 6 PM. $25.
WHERE; P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB; www.pswift.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA.
WHAT; Tickets on sale for Sting.
WHEN; NOW for Oct., 5.
WHERE; Acrisure Arena.
WEB; www.acrisurearena.com.
MONDAY: May 15, 2023 National Chocolate Chip Appreciation Day.
1. WHO; OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIOS.
WHAT; Registration.
WHEN; NOW FOR SUMMER JUNE-AUG., CLASSES.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.oldtownartisanstudios.org.
2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; New arrivals; impressionists, modern and contemporary.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.
3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; “After Glow”.
WHEN; EXTENDED THRU LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.
Palm Springs Dance Project Segment – May 12, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – Palm Springs Dance Project Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
PALM SPRINGS DANCE PROJECT w/ Darcy Carozza
– HOLD THE DATE: Sat., May 20, 5 PM @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center. $15. For adults.
– REPORT that this is a live show celebrating regional, contemporary and cultural dancers.
– REPORT that program has creative features and projections.
– REPORT that there are more than 50 dancers.
– DISCUSSION of how groups get to participate, i.e. grants etc. Not a competition.
– REPORT on ballet, irish, persian, hip-hop, jazz, folklorico, tribal belly dance, hula, lyrical, etc.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsdance.org)
Darcy
Animal Segment – May 12, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 2 – Animal Segment
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ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Jarred Ellis and Miles. Director of Development and Philanthropy.
– REPORT on Miles and his personality.
– REPORT on tomorrow’s adoption event; May 13 @ Tapit Cycles in Palm Desert. On Hwy. 111. From 1 to 11 PM. $250 to adopt puppies. $200. To adopt a dog. $85. To adopt a cat.
– REPORT that all animals that are adopted are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
– REPORT that you can have a “trial” visit to acclimate new animals into your household.
– DISCUSSION of the success stories of their 2 vet clinics; 1,000 Palms and Indio.
– REPORT that the 1,000 Palms venue has a Pet Ophthalmologist in Dr. Pamela Ko.
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)
Jarred and Miles
Animal Segment – May 12, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 3 – Animal Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
cont. ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Jarred Ellis. Director of Development and Philanthropy.
– REPORT on how they VET the adoptive parents for all their animals. They will work w/ folks to help them find the right match.
– HOLD THE DATE; May 20, Drag Bingo @ the Barracks w/ 2 therapy dogs and their owners.,
– HOLD THE DATE; June 4, Pet Smart in La Quinta from 11 to 1 for pet adoptions.
– DISCUSSION of the 14th annual MEN OF THE DESERT. Planned for Dec., 3. Sponsorships available. 11 – 2 PM @ the Palm Springs Air Museum. Tix are $200. and $250 for VIP. Clothes from Saks 5TH Ave. DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG.
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)
Jarred and Miles
“Talk of Stars” Segment – May 11, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns part II re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his proposed book and the stories that might go into it. i.e. The Academy Awards, etc.
American Music Awards Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – May 11, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns part II re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his proposed book and more of the stories that might go in it. i.e. Madonna @ the Academy Awards, etc..
press area for the Golden Globes Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – May 11, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns part II re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– – DISCUSSION of his proposed book and more of the stories that might go in it. i.e. @ the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, etc.
Photo of the red carpet for the Golden Globes Rick worked
“Senior Moment” Segment – May 10, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT of their mission statement and that Neuro Vitality Center is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 days a week; 8 AM to 2 PM.
– REPORT on May and the programs.
– REPORT that people on Medical can come to the CBAS program @ NVC 5 days a week and GET ALL THE SERVICES FOR FREE. You get all kinds of therapy AND 2 meals a day.
– REPORT that their kitchen is currently being rented out by Mizel Center for their “Meals on Wheels” program and when they are done with it the end of June, NVC is going to re-do it.
– REPORT that all meals are prepared w/ low sugar and salt re: www.AmericanHeartAssociation.com.
– REPORT on the Community Based Adult Service Program. (CBAS) and the programs offered thru this.
– REPORT that If you are on Medical you can come to the NVC for FREE. Medical is for everybody. You can have Medical on top of Medicare and your secondary insurance.
– REPORT on their Desert Memory Club (DMC CLUB) and it’s common goals w/ Dementia Help Center, for folks w/ more advanced Dementia (16 main ones) and Alzheimer. Discussion of how that is determined. Cost is $20/hour or $88/day 5 days a week. More for the Caregiver and give them a respite. All about dignity for the clients. They have 1 employee for every 8 clients and the clients communicate between themselves in their “own language” so to speak.
– REPORT on the new Parkinson Program that just began March 1. For the clients; 2 one-hour group sessions a week w/ a therapist. A one-hour Zoom group session w/ a speech therapist. $50/week. Case management in ANYTHING thru CAARES.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).
Allan
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – May 10, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont.“Senior Moment” Segment
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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers.
– DISCUSSION of the programs that @ Neuro Vitality Center offers.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” FOR NEXT TIME.
1. is there a drug called Lacanemab that cures Alz? (No, but it is a second approved treatment that addresses the underlying biologoy of Alz and changes the course of the disease.).
2. If you take sleeping pills will that ward off Alz? (Nothing stops Alzheimers. Can impact your memory. Drowsiness, confusion and memory problems…even the over-the-counter ones. For older folks this can cause falls, broken hips, car accidents.).
3. Can picking your nose increase your chances of getting Alzheimers? (Yes, it can lead to bacteria that travels through the olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain.)
– THE ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE IS THE DEMENTIAL HELP CENTER.
– Become a care-manager, not a care-giver.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS. Open to clients, family, care-givers. 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.
– DISCUSSION of any change in a person’s gait is a strong indication of what is to come.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).
Lisa
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – May 10, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Senior Moment Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
cont. NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
cont. DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– REPORT on Mother’s Day suggestions from Lisa for gifts….i.e. music, photos.
– REPORT from Lisa on be certain to take care of yourself if you are a caregiver.
– REPORT on “power point” presentation for Mother’s and Father’s Day from Allan w/ personal photos and themed it w/ appropriate music. Your creativity is in the right side of your brain and can be touched this way.
– DISCUSSION of the moments of joy that come w/ your loved one, THAT MAY NOT FIT INTO YOUR DEFINITION ANYMORE, but it does theirs.
– DISCUSSION of the little things a caregiver can do for the client…i.e. putting on a movie, driving to a bakery.
– DISCUSSION of how pets impact the clients in such wonderful ways.
Allan
Lisa
