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“Talk of Stars” Segment – June 12, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Bonnie Gilgallon re: Singer, writer, actor, on-air personality. www.bonnie-g.com.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, parent’s occupations, education, various states she lived in, family history etc.
young Bonnie
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – June 12, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. 1. TALK OF STARS w/ Bonnie Gilgallon re: Singer, writer, actor, on-air personality. www.bonnie-g.com.
– DISCUSSION of her career development, her local productions, teaching voice-over teaching, etc.
Bonnie performing
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – June 12, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Bonnie Gilgallon re: Singer, writer, actor, on-air personality. www.bonnie-g.com.
– DISCUSSION of her “Desert Scene”. Her shows on U-tube. Her career singing, vocal coaching, acting, radio, writing reviews, volunteer work w/ children, etc.
HOLD THE DATE; June 19 “My Name is Barbra” @ Revolution Stage Company. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
Bonnie
Senior Moment Segment – June 11, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – 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; 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.
– TODAY’S TOPIC; Documents you need
1. Advanced Directive
2. Do Not Resuscitate
3. POLST (Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)
– 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.
– 10 TIPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
1. Recognize & accept that things are now different.
2. Control your tone of voice & manage your patience levels.
3. Be careful about “crowds”.
4. Provide family members & friends an update, in advance.
5. Ask everyone to introduce themselves.
6. Honor their comfort zone.
7. Accompany your loved one into the public restroom.
8. Stick to their routine as much as possible.
9. Take advantage of available perks when traveling by air.
10. Introduce a new “tradition”.
– 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).
Lisa
Act for Ms Segment – June 11, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Act for Ms Segment
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ACT FOR MS; w/ Ann and Norma Greer; 73710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– DISCUSSION of the symptoms, definition of MS.i.e. pain, numbness, tingles, pain etc.
– REPORT on services @ ACT FOR MS.
1. Strength Training & Massage
2. Adaptive Yoga
3. Emotional Fitness
4. Aquatic Therapy
5. Wellness Education
6. Peer Support Activities
7. Mobility Aids (wheelchairs, motorized scooters, canes and walkers.
– DISCUSSION that there is no real cause or cure. BUT there is a variety of drugs for treatment.
– REPORT that most cases begin between the ages of 20 and 40, but can affect any age. CDC says MS is fast growing among working age people.
– SAVE THE DATE: Sun., July 27, Benefit @ the Classic Club. Entertainment. Details on-line.
– CONTACT INFO; www.actforms.org and (760 773-9806)
Ann and Norma
Medical Doctors Research Segment – June 11, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. Medical Doctors Research Segment
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MDR w/ Pat Riley re: 14101 NW 4th St., Sunrise, FL. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR’S Longevity AntiOxidents. ( i.e. when oxidation is “rusting”)
– REPORT that we need the nutrients in fruits and vegetables that science has found will increase our health and longevity.
– DISCUSSION of the benefits of MDR Longevity AntiOxidents to promote our defenses against free-radicals and increase our nitric Oxide by 230%.
– DISCUSSION that MDR Longevity AntiOxidents will boosts our energy & performance, help our focus & memory and support blood flow and heart health.
– REPORT that this combination of ingredients and the level @ which Pat has them will “feed” all the cells in our body. Will help fight the effects of stress.
– REPORT on the ingredients in MDR Longevity AntiOxidents; Resveratrol, discovered by Harvard; broccoli sprouts, turmeric for your joints and brain health, astovantan which is 6,000 times stronger than Vit. C and traps those bad free radicals.
– DISCUSSION of how MDR Longevity AntiOxidents will help w/ our circulation. Instantly help w/ our energy and stamina.
– DISCUSSION of the innovations that will be coming in the future to stay young.
– (contact info: www.mdr.com and (800) 637-8227 OR 800 MDR-TABS).
Cover Girl Pat
Navy League/American Legion Segmen – June 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Navy League/American Legion Segmen
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AMERICAN LEGION/NAVY LEAGUE/HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. Appointed President of the Greater Palm Springs Navy League. The American Legion National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Constitution & By-laws Committee for the American Legion; Dept., of CA. Vice Chair of Foreign Relations & National Security, Area 5 District 21 Executive Board member; Life member of American Legion Current Post 519 Parliamentarian @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262, and Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian SoCal for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association.
– 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 that it is the celebration of the 250th bday for the Marine Corp and actually all branches of service.
– REPORT that the Navy League was established in 1909. There are other Military support groups as well.
– REPORT that the Navy League supports the Navy, the Coast Guard, The Marines and the Merchant Marines.
– DISCUSSION that enlistment is up for all branches. It’s because of leadership and a sense of accountability. Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. helped found the American Legion.
– JUNE 6, “D” Day.
– REPORT that May 30 was Poppy Day. i.e. “Flanders Field”.
– REPORT that to join the Navy League go to www.usnavygps.org and click on subscribe. Only $25/year.
– JUNE 14 IN WASHINGTON D.C. 250th Army Parade w/ VIP Seating.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, they are 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 and www.usnavygps.org and www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
Charity Segment – June 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Charity Segment
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CO-LINQ FOUNDATION w/ Jonathan Brier.
– REPORT on “intentional living”. “Choosing to live in alignment w/ common values that prioritize relationship, well-being over isolationism and consumerism.”
– MISSION is to create innovative, communal and intentional living spaces that empower people to find purpose, belonging and opportunity to thrive together”.
– REPORT that they want to connect people and resources to build vibrant communities where “connection” reduces loneliness and inspires a strong commitment to support one another.
– DISCUSSION of how this Charity came to be. Dr. Julie is his partner in this. Wanted to serve the aging population who might be lonely in some way or another. “The Pandemic of Loneliness”. Get back to the concept of a “village”.
– DISCUSSION of the focus is on all segments of the community. Almost like a “roommate” service.
– MISSION is to create innovative, communal and intentional living spaces that empower people to find purpose, belonging and opportunity to thrive together”.
– REPORT that they want to connect people and resources to build vibrant communities where “connection” reduces loneliness and inspires a strong commitment to support one another.
– REPORT that all this communication will be based on an “on-line” platform w/ the latest technology to find people. i.e. there’s a group of families that all have autistic children.
– DISCUSSION of what the living arrangements will be. They have 5 different models that they are considering.
– REPORT that this will all be guided legally, w/ rules about living, leaving, etc.,
– DISCUSSION that the Foundation/501 C3 will help w/ fundraising. Response has been great on so many levels.
– (contact info; www.co-linq.org or Jonathan’s cell @ (760) 422-9500)
Jonathan
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – June 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT that he is a Medicare Specialist and has been for 18 years.
– REPORT that Medicare is a federal program.
– QUESTIONS FROM JOEY PALS.
1. What changes are coming? (Hard to predict. Medicare starts @ age 65. If you are already receiving SS, your MEDICARE card will show up in the mail; Part B is optional because it has a premium of $180. Each month. Otherwise, you DO NOT have to stick w/ your employer’s coverage, you can choose Medicare which usually has better coverage for less money. When it comes to Medicare, after they get SSDI for 24 months they become eligible for Medicare regardless of their age.)
– REPORT that Medicaid is particular to individual states.
– REPORT that he belongs to the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. (NABIP)
– DISCUSSION of the changes to MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– 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.
– DISCUSSION of the insurance problems in California, due to the actions of the Insurance Commissioner.
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. The rules are different in other states.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Restaurant of the Week Segment – June 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Marty Webster re: “Aspen Mills”. 1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92264. (since 1995) Open Mon. – Sat.,7 AM – 6:30 PM.
2.) Inside Clarks Nutrition Café @ 34175 Monterey Ave., R. M., 92270; Open 10 AM – 5 PM. 3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta; Open 7 AM – 5 PM. 4.) Inside the Rancho Mirage Library; Open 10 AM – 4 PM. Also @ Thurs., night Village Fest in Palm Springs and Village Fest @ COD.
– DISCUSSION of his 30-year Anniversary this year.
– REPORT that recipes don’t really change very often; 30 different types of breads. Can custom bake bagels and breads upon request.
– DISCUSSION of the different locations;
1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92264. (since 1995) Open Mon. – Sat.,7 AM – 6:30 PM.
2.) Inside Clarks Nutrition Café @ 34175 Monterey Ave., R. M., 92270; Open 10 AM – 5 PM. 3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta; Open 7 AM – 5 PM. 4.) Inside the Rancho Mirage Library; Open 10 AM – 4 PM. Also @ Thurs., night Village Fest in Palm Springs and Village Fest @ COD.
– REPORT that they do lunch box deliveries, catering.
– DISCUSSION of the coming Summer season.
– REPORT that Marty has vendors that do the shopping for the stores.
– DISCUSSION of vegan, gluten free and low carb offerings.
– REPORT that orders can be placed anytime. Gift baskets, pies, rolls, cookies, brownies. Etc.,
– DISCUSSION of the staff parties they do the ordering-in for.
– REPORT on the sandwich trays for the coming Summer Season or any time. Comes w/ potato salads, pickles, cookies and can be delivered. The same items can be in sandwich boxes.
– REPORT that the 5 different salads that can be in large quantities.
– REPORT on the 30 different kinds of breads. No preservatives in any of their breads. Any bread “flavor” can be made into rolls.
– REPORT on how to order by phone, email etc., THEY DELIVER.
– REPORT on the fact that they have been open since 1995.
– (contact info: www.aspenmillsbakery.com and (760) 323-3123).
Marty
R.I.P. Brian Wilson 6.20.1946 – 6.11.2025
