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/ Kae Hammond re: 495 Town Center Way 44, Ste., B, Palm Desert, CA.
– MISSION STATEMENT that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers.
– DISCUSSION of the question left-over from Allan in the previous segment; How do you test for Dementia/Alzheimer’s? There are multiple tests because there are over 100 different types of Dementia.
– REPORT on what form such test may take. Need to determine what part of the brain is the “healthy” part. Called the “mini mental test.”
– DISCUSSION that Dementia and Alzheimer’s may manifest in different ways w/ different symptoms.
– DISCUSSION of any change in a person’s gait is a strong indication of what is to come.
– REPORT on how to get thru the Holidays w/ a person w/ Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
1. Have realistic expectations.
2. Make an honest assessment of “where” your family member really is and discuss it w/ the family.
3. Avoid sensory overload.
4. Have a quiet space set aside for the Dementia/Alzheimer’s patient.
– REPORT on how IMPORTANT socialization is for D/A folks. IT IS ESSENTIAL.
– REPORT on the 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.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Kae

LIBERTY TREES;
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s “Poinsettia Tree”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

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FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Indio and Coachella locations also. He’s the Vice President of Forest Lawn.
– REPORT that we are recording @ Joey’s “Poinsettia House”. How building memories is in focus @ this time of year.
– DISCUSSION of why this time of year is hard for people/families.
– REPORT that this is time to find any tradition or memory to focus on.
– REPORT on how important/hard it may or may not be to make changes after a loss of any kind.
– DISCUSSION that we all experience change and the Holidays bring out the good and the bad memories.
– REPORT on his experience on the anniversary of the death of his late wife Linda.
– DISCUSSION that anyone who has suffered a recent or long-ago loss is welcome to come into Forest Lawn and “talk”. They have resources for this type of pain.
– (contact info: www.forestlawn.com and (760) 328-3112).

Larry

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Fabulous Segment

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JUST FABULOUS w/ Stephen Monkarsh. re: 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Open 7 days a week.
– REPORT on the Nest candle line he carries and has carried for 7 years.
– REPORT on all the products he has; the 50 colorful trees in the store windows, themes, ornaments, books, cards, new “guys and dolls” series, Stephen’s own cards that will be available in the New Year, etc.
– REPORT on the book signings that he has that are listed on-line.
– REPORT on the book signing in Jan., for the “Making of Midnight Cowboy”. Michael Childers will be a celebrity guest and will sign a few books.
– REPORT on the 13,000 ornaments for sale.
– DISCUSSION that he will be a personal shopper, Facetime shopper, will pack, ship/mail.
– (contact info; www.bjustfabulous.com and (760) 864-1300.)

Stephen

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Theatre Segment

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“PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY” w/ Cara Van Dijk. re: @ the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that the “Palm Springs Getaway” play she wrote that the Holiday edition runs thru Dec., 18 and then Jan., 20 -29.
– REPORT that the play is modeled a bit after the “road” movies of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and she used all the legends in Palm Springs history. Edition
– DISCUSSION of how Cara happened to write a musical in 2020…. the outline, etc.
– REPORT that it is a “juke box” musical.
– DISCUSSION of her history w/ the Palm Canyon Theatre.
– REPORT that this edition over the Christmas Holidays is special for this season.
– DISCUSSION of the flexible “flow” of the show.
– REPORT that tickets are available @ the website.
– DISCUSSION of Cara’s musical background.
– (contact info: www.palmcanyontheatre.net and (760) 323-5123)

Cara

LIBERTY TREES;
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s “Poinsettia Tree”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Desert Symphony Segment

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DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick re: President. 73730 CA.-111, Palm Desert.
– REPORT on Nancy’s travels.
– REPORT that the Symphony’s permanent home is the McCallum.
– REPORT that their season is supported by Raju Mehta and El Paseo Jewelers. The good that El Paseo Jewelers does in the Community.
– REPORT on the 2022-2023 Season.
– REPORT that the Symphony comes on first and there is no Intermission anymore.
1. Sat., Dec., 17, 8 PM – Tribute band “Bruce In The USA.”
2. Thu., Jan., 26, 8 PM – Tribute band “Music of the Carpenters, performed by Top of the World.”
3. Thu., Feb., 23 – Tribute band “Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago.”
4. Fri., Mar., 17 – “Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.”
5. Wed. Mar., 8 – The GALA w/ Jon Secada @ the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage produced by Momentus Productions. Dinner tickets are possibly available as well.
6. Tue., Ap., 11 – “Eaglemania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band.”
– REPORT that the whole series is available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.) 

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks” and “Pine’s Café” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the best place to celebrate EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that the Christmas Tree @ the Top of the Tram is lit and visible from the Desert floor.
– REPORT on the menu for kids too.
– REPORT that it is 40 degrees cooler up there, bring a coat.
– REPORT that there is “Peaks” for fine dining, “Pines Café” for grab and go and families and “Lookout Lounge” for bar fare. Open for lunch and dinner from 5 to 8 PM 7 days a week.
– DISCUSSION that it is best to get your tram tickets and your dinner reservation on-line. Come up while it is still daylight and go down as the lights of the Valley shine.
– DISCUSSION of the new winter menu.
– REPORT on the venue’s use for special events. Have 70 booked so far this year. New stage and lighting and audio-visual for events. Can seat 90 to 100 now and a view from every seat.
– REPORT that Architectural Digest voted Peaks #8 IN THE WORLD for restaurants w/ a view.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested after the re-opening.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)

Joey and John

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION that this is week 145 of the word “pandemic”. The new variant is BQ1 AND BQ1.1.
– REPORT that there has been a decrease in Covid and cases in Covid waste water tests. More of flu and RSV.
– REPORT that the sick folks are the older folks that have not been vaccinated, or not completely vaccinated.
– REPORT that we are seeing 3 viruses circulating @ the same time.
– “THE MEDICINE CABINET”.
QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Has Covid caused my now overactive bladder? (No, not related.)
2. Brain Scans show Long Covid? (Yes, causes lesions in the brain.)
3. Are monoclonal antibodies losing their effectiveness? (Yes, in fact they are GONE. CDC and WHO have warned against using them any more. Booster still helps some. Need to re-do the vaccines).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

LIBERTY TREES;
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s “Poinsettia Tree”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– “THE MEDICINE CABINET”.
QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
4. Will 2 TBLS of honey increase blood sugers & cholesterol levels? (Study in Toronto. Single source of honey will lower cholesterol.)
5. Is there a diabetes drug that prevents Covid? (Yes, Metformin.)
6. I read the CDC KNEW vaccine caused myocarditis AND DIDN’T TELL US. Is that true? (Since we have no long-term studies yet, this has not been seen, although young men 18 – 29 seem to have more myocarditis.)
7. Princeton did a study that said masks don’t/never did work?. (Depends on the “host”. That is the defining issue. Doesn’t answer all the question.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Community Segment

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DESERT TOWN HALL w/ Andrew Hunter re; Ambassador Emeritus for the Youth Town Hall Program since 2018.
– REPORT on the “adult” version of Desert Town Hall; Different packages available.
1. Jan., 29 – Frank Abagnale
2. Feb., 23 – Kimberley Strassel
3. March 6 – Mike Pompeo
4. April 2 – Walter Isaacson
– REPORT on the “youth” version of Desert Town Hall; The Youth Ambassadors get to come to all 4 programs and interact the speakers.
– REPORT on going to www.desertownhall.org to apply to be a Youth Ambassador. Applications from high school students are still being accepted.
– DISCUSSION of his history w/ the Youth Town Hall. He em-ceed etc.,
– REPORT that these events are held @ the Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells.
– (contact info: www.deserttownhall.org).

Andrew