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Joey’s Daily Datebook – January 29 – February 2, 2024

Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”

FRIDAY: FEB., 2, 2024. National Wear Red Day.

1. WHO; OLD TOWN TEMECULA COMMUNITY THEATER.
WHAT; Rosetta & The Mount Calvary Missionary Club.
WHEN; SUN., FEB., 4 – FEB., 23.
WHERE: The Merc.
WEB; www.temeculatheater.org.

2. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; “Cinema Francais”.
WHEN; FEB., 2 – 4th.
WHERE; P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.

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; Selected FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.

THURSDAY: Feb., 1, 2024. National Celebration of Chocolate Day.

1. WHO; THE JOSLYN CENTER’S JACK NEWBY.
WHAT; “Joslyn In Bloom 2024”
WHEN; APRIL 12; 11 AM – 2 PM @ AGUA CALIENTE CASINO, RANCHO MIRAGE.
WHERE; 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
WEB; www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220.

2. WHO; CVREP.
WHAT; “Cabaret”.
WHEN; EXTENDED RUN THRU FEB., 10.
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City.
WEB; www.cvrep.org.

3. WHO; THE DESERT SYMPHONY.
WHAT; The Symphonettes Sweetheart Luncheon.
WHEN; FEB., 13, 11:30 AM.
WHERE; Details on-line.
WEB; www.desertsymphony.org.

WEDNESDAY: Jan., 31, 2024. National Hot Chocolate Day.

1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know.
WHAT; FREE self-HIV Tests, to pick up or have mailed to you.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com.

2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT: “Desert Studs” Return.
WHEN; FEB., 12th & 27th.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

3. WHO; W.L. FORUM PRES. JANELL VANDEN BOS says.
WHAT; Fall In Love “P.S. I Love You”.
WHEN; FEB., 1, W/ 4 SPEAKERS.
WHERE; Classic Club; 5:30 – 7:30; dinner and a glass of wine.
WEB; www.wlfdesert.org.

TUESDAY: Jan., 30, 2024. National Croissant Day.

1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; The Rolling Stones “Sticky Fingers”.
WHEN; TONIGHT.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92262.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.

2. WHO; DESERT-THEATRICALS.
WHAT; “Fiddler On The Roof”.
WHEN; MARCH 8 & 9.
WHERE; 71560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage
WEB; www.desert-theatricals.com.

3. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT: “Twelve O’Clock Tales w/ Ana Gardner”.
WHEN; FEB., 3 & 4th.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

MONDAY: Jan., 29, 2024 National Corn Chip Day.

1. WHO; THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT; Dusty Strings – Acoustic Showcase & Open Mic.
WHEN; THURS., 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
WHERE; VIP Lounge.
WEB; www.palmspringsculturalcenter.org.

2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; Their art market advisory IN REVIEW.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.

3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; Chromatopia.
WHEN; NOW THRU MAR., 11.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.

Ascend Insurance Segment – January 26, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Ascend Insurance Segment

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ASCEND INSURANCE w/ Dennis Van Buskirk re; re: 36917 Cook St., #101, Palm Desert, CA. 92211. In University Village. 26 Years.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What happens if I didn’t get my insurance in place by Dec., 7? (Open enrollment will go until Feb., 15 for individual health insurance and any changes you need to meet.)
– REPORT that Dennis does the P.P.O. Medicare plans. You can do changes to P.P.O. Medicare plans any time during the year.
– REPORT that folks looking to review their insurance, get a better rate, need new insurance, need to call Ascend.
– REPORT that if you have a preferred carrier, stay w/ them until things in CA. start to open up again.
– DISCUSSION that Dennis had 25 companies to write, but now has 4, since so many have stopped writing insurance in CA.
– DISCUSSION that they are getting business from new home buyers.
– REPORT that whenever you call in a claim, whether it’s paid or not, it goes on your record.
– REPORT that Car insurance just went up 16%? (The majority of the companies he writes for HAVE LEFT CALIFORNIA.)
– REPORT that NOW IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE paying your premium, the insurance companies will probably NOT RENEW YOU.)
– REPORT that there are NO BROKERAGE FEES.
2. How much insurance should I have for uninsured motorists? (Two types, bodily injury and property damage. You should “match” the two. Depends on how many people are in the other care. It protects you if the uninsured motorist doesn’t have enough insurance, OR any insurance.)
– REPORT that when you have an incident, CALL DENNIS FIRST before you call the Insurance Company and it goes on your record.
– REPORT that he writes a lot for Canadians.
– REPORT that the whole office is bi-lingual.
– REPORT that the office does the paperwork…a lot of it on-line and over the phone.
– REPORT that he also writes commercial policies.
– (contact info; www.ascendins.com and (760) 341-3477.)

Dennis

David Perry and Associates, Inc. Segment – January 26, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – David Perry and Associates, Inc. Segment

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DAVID PERRY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. w/ David Perry re: 1775 E. Palm Canyon., Dr., Ste., 110-55, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– AHOY!!! HOLD THE DATE WITH DAVID!!!
– EXPLANATION of what David’s segment is titled “Ahoy”.
– REPORT that Alfredo and David will cruise to Hawaii for 5 days after Christmas lecturing about his book “Upon This Rock” An elegant, twisty thriller in which a gay couple investigates a mysterious suicide in a scenic Italian hill town. Google Books.
– REPORT that 2 markets have really come back after Covid. Cruising has 2 huge markets; especially Luxury ships. The rhythm of sailing is good for you.
– DISCUSSION that he is a Maritime Historian Author. Just returned from a cruise on the Explora I ship.
– REPORT on the New Year’s Eve offerings (Rat Pack) @ the Purple Room. www.purplelroompalmsprings.com.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. The Judy Show every Sunday in January.
2. Ruta Lee will be there w/ her book “Consider Your Ass Kissed.” In Jan.
– REPORT on San Francisco and his business there.
– DISCUSSION of his mission statement. Great @ communications and International connections.
They do PR, video design, social media, crisis communication, and photography (aerial too).
– REPORT on his clients; The P.S. International Airport; Grand Central Palm Springs in La Plaza; The Purple Room; HARC; Dezart Performs and their Season.
– REPORT on what’s next for David and his husband are working on. Sequel to the book!!!!
– REPORT that you can subscribe to his email list on his website. He’s on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Davidperrysf.
– (contact info: www.davidperry.com/news and (415) 767-1067).

David

Real Estate Segment – January 26, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment

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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Steve Pawlik re: Brady’s new business partner, a listing specialist. 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
j- REPORT on how to stage a house to sell. Stage the kitchen and bathroom, especially on-line.
– REPORT that 90% of their buyers are from out of the Coachella Valley.
1. Median price of a detached home in the CV is $635,000. Down 1.6% year over year.
2. The three-month average of sales was 480 units a month, which is 20 units below last year.
3. CV inventory increased 150 units and stood @ 2,260 units. Highest inventory since the start of the pandemic.
4. The median number of “days in the market” in CV was 36 days, one day less than last month.
5. 145.9% of sales sold above list price. One out of every 6 sales.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS.”
1. Why is it so difficult to buy a house now? (Working w/ Brady Sandahl gives you the best chance of understanding the market. Last week had 260 active listings. The number of buyers is up and making offers on properties)
– REPORT that if you are thinking about selling, you must have a property that looks great and is priced BELOW the perceived value. Otherwise buyers were wait for the market to slow down.
– REPORT that we WILL NOT HAVE A CRASH but will have a significant REDUCTION in the number of buyers. Therefore pricing declines will show up. The Market WILL NOT DETERMINE the outcome, but it will tell you what to do DIFFERENTLY to get the outcome you want in the timeframe you want.
– DISCUSSION that we are in a “beauty-pageant price war”. i.e. if you’ve got a 4 bedroom home price it as a 3 bedroom one.
– REPORT that there are enough folks buying real estate has gone down or up depending on where you live in the Valley. If you are looking @ the market from a buyer’s perspective, your biggest fear is that the value may go down. Price NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.
2. Why are young people having trouble buying a home? (Check w/ Brady about the programs that are available for first time buyers and save up.)
– DISCUSSION of the Coachella Valley real estate market as we go into the Tourist Season.
– DISCUSSION that the biggest disadvantage to the Real Estate Market IS THE MEDIA. DO NOT DEPEND ON ZILLOW, THE NETWORK NEWS ETC.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FOUR YEARS in a row by Palm Springs Life and therefore Brady’s team is selling about one home EVERY business day. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– DISCUSSION of the job of Brady Sandahl Real Estate is doing and how he is providing the best knowledge and service to clients ALL OVER THE WORLD.
– REPORT that you can learn/follow along/keep up and read about the real estate market for yourself @ www.bradysandahl.com/followus. 66,000 folks are following Brady in this way.
– REPORT that Brady has connections w/ over 900 offices in the U.S. and Canada he can really service your real estate needs so easily.
– REPORT that Brady bought Irvine, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offices.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 4099-1540).

Steve

“Talk of Stars” Segment – January 25, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Dr. Michael Roth re; Elizabeth Taylor’s private physician and the foremost immunologist during the Aids Epidemic. Producer of the “Studio One Forever” documentary.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, environment, and education.

young Michael

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 25, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Dr. Michael Roth re; Elizabeth Taylor’s private physician and the foremost immunologist during the Aids Epidemic.
– DISCUSSION of his career, travels, his many honors and accomplishments and the stars he’s worked with. Producer of the “Studio One Forever” documentary.

Elizabeth Taylor w/ Dr. Michael

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 25, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Dr. Michael Roth re; Elizabeth Taylor’s private physician and the foremost immunologist during the Aids Epidemic. Producer of the “Studio One Forever” documentary.
– DISCUSSION of his current life, his association w/ Dr. Anthony Fauci, his friends, activities, endeavors, future plans and joys.

Dr. Roth

Eisenhower Health Segment – January 24, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Eisenhower Health Segment

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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Scott Strech RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer, Eisenhower Cardiovascular Institute. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that on any given day his institute @ EH touches over 1,000 patients. 18 departments in the Cardiovascular Institute.
– REPORT that Eisenhower Health has been recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital in the entire nation, by the Leapfrog Group. EH became the CV’s first teaching hospital.
– REPORT on Eisenhower being recognized as an Edwards Benchmark Observation Site.
– DISCUSSION of the recent groundbreaking of the 2nd phase of the Washington Family Center. This will house the new Cardiovascular Institute along with specialty clinics and more.
– DISCUSSION of the Renker Wellness Center was the 1st phase that now houses the 3rd largest intensive cardiac rehab program in the Country.
– REPORT on the planned 4 story construction plan that is in place. This will take about 2 years to complete. Added 60,000 visits a year to his clinic.
– REPORT that the 3rd phase will start in about a year. Will expand the in-patient cardiovascular pavillion in the Hospital.
– DISCUSSION of his 325 HEALTH CARE HEROES that are saving hearts every day @ Eisenhower Health.
– TAVR in minimally-invasive procedure to fix aortic valves from the inside-out.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 837-8601).

Scott

Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment and City of Palm Springs – January 24, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Segment and City of Palm Springs

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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE P.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE w/ David Ready, former City Manager and Nona Watson, CEO for 14 years re: 190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on David’s consulting time in Palos Verdes after he retired from the City of Palm Springs.
– REPORT that David is running for the Palm Springs City Council from District 5.
– REPORT on his accomplishments when he was City Manager and his focus for his campaign going forward. His history of his accomplishments will make him the logical choice for the City Council.
– DISCUSSION of his dreams for District 5. i.e. Traffic signals, infra-structure issues, street resurfacing, crime issues, anything important for that district.
– DISCUSSION between David and Nona and their history. The periods of concern; lack of tourism, covid, etc.
– (contact info: www.pschamber.org and (760) 770-4066).

David and Nona

Palm Springs City Council Segment – January 24, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Palm Springs City Council Segment

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cont. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE P.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE w/ David Ready, former City Manager and Nona Watson, CEO for 14 years re: 190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on the Jan., 3 – Tina Turner Tribute.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. AP., 2, Police (Chief Mills) and Fire (Chief Alvarado) Appreciation Luncheon @ the P.S. Convention Center @ 11:30. Started when David was City Manager. Tix @ www.pschamber.org.
2. JAN., 31 – Chamber Mixer @ the new Surf Club @ 5 in their restaurant.
– REPORT on FREE “Rock the Park” @ 7-8:30 the third Wednesday of every month, Dec., thru May.
3. ROCK THE PARK SERIES. Thru May @ the Palm Springs Downtown Park. Feb., 7 Elvis Tribute. May 1 will be Bon Jovi. Nona works w/ James Elliot Entertainment to book the Tribute Bands.
– DISCUSSION that the Village Fest now wants a tribute band.
– REPORT that Susan Stein is getting the next Star on the Walk of the Stars on Jan., 30 @ the Downtown Park.
– REPORT on Lead$ Lunches every Tuesday. Locations on the website.
– REPORT on the three co-working spaces the Chamber provides.
– DISCUSSION of the possible new art piece she hopes to build.
– (contact info: www.pschamber.org and (760) 770-4066).

David and Nona

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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