5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Melinda Read re:Premier syndicated celebrity guest television host.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background. www.melindaread.com

Melinda

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Melinda Read re: Premier syndicated celebrity guest television host.
– DISCUSSION of her career. i.e. Beauty Contests, her Star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars, “Talk of the Desert” TV Show. www.melindaread.com.

Melinda w/ a blonde Joey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Mellinda Read re: Premier syndicated celebrity guest television host.
– DISCUSSION of her current and future endeavors. www.melindaread.com.   

Joey with Melinda

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Indio and Coachella locations also.
– REPORT that this would normally be the time of preparing for their Easter Sunrise Service, but COVID forced them to re-think this in the uncertain atmosphere when they would have been making plans and getting everyone lined up. SO THEY TAPED their Easter Service back in March.
– REPORT that this Sunday Ap., 17, you can go to their FB page and see the beautiful virtual service there. 7 AM viewing for all the Forest Lawn locations. Then it will be available any time after that. Go to www.forestlawn.com and click on the QR code to watch.
– REPORT on the participants, ministers, CA,. Desert chorales, doing the Easter Service.

– HOLD THE DATE: Nov., 2, the “Day of the Dead” in Cathedral City. First live, in-person event.
– DISCUSSION of how their facilities/services have “grown” due to the need for virtual, film, editing since COVID came along.
– DISCUSSION of the changes and improvements that doing things “on tape” have caused.
– (contact info: www.forestlawn.com and (760) 328-3112).

Larry

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: 495 Town Center Way 44, Ste., B, Palm Desert, CA..
– REPORT that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers.
– REPORT that 70% of caregivers caring for a family member w/ dementia will develop a chronic life-threatening condition OR DIE before their loved one.
– REPORT on how the DHC handles the “timing” of dealing w/ your loved one if something happens to YOU.
– DISCUSSION of how to know when it is time for you to “step away” from being a caregiver and becoming a caremanager.
– REPORT on the facilities that offer “respite” for caregivers.  DHC will advise and help w/ this.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”
1. How come a loss of hearing is an indication of dementia? (Yes, affects your balance, your participation in conversations, makes your brain work harder.)
– 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).

Lisa

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Neuro Vitality Center is OFFICIALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and new clients are coming in.
– REPORT on how new clients whose membership is NOT provided by insurance CAN NOW APPLY for coverage thru THE NEURO VITALITY FOUNDATION by calling Sarah Sutton @ NVC. Info also posted on www.neurovitalityfoundation.org.
– REPORT that coverage thru THE FOUNDATION is based on a sliding income scale.  NVC will do ALL the paperwork. Possible payment of part of the $85./day costs.
– REPORT on every Wednesday. – The “Open Mic Night” Wednesdays in the Foundation Lounge.  Sign up starts @ 6 PM. Accompanied by Mr. Joel Baker. Appetizers and a “donation” bar too. Had 19 singers last week. Two rounds of performances.  Plus a roulette round. Can win a certificate to come next time FOR FREE.
– HOLD THE DATE; Fri. May 6, @ 5 PM a “Garden Party” w/ Yve Evans. $50. Includes dinner, the show and wine/beer. Ask for Sarah Sutton for tix.
– REPORT on the new program where you can come as an observer for the day to the NVC FOR FREE to see if it’s for you due to a donation from the P.S. City Council. Ask for Rudy.
– REPORT that NVC is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and sees clients from 8 AM to 2:30 PM for anyone w/ neurological issues.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – Waring International Segment

WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert.
– REPORT that the Senior Competition began Sunday.  Classical music since 1978 @ the COD Campus.  Became a non-profit in 1983.
– REPORT that later today is the Solo semi-finals w/ 8 pianists.
– REPORT that these contestants are ready for the concert stage.  They have 75 minutes of memorized material to even enter the competition.
– DISCUSSION that most of the contestants are studying here in the U.S.
– REPORT that every day @ COD’s Pollock Theatre the events are FREE until Friday afternoon @ 4 PM for the Solo Finals when a $45. ticket will be required. Wednesday and Thursday are the Concerto Finals w/ a 2^nd piano. Monday night w/ a full orchestra @ the McCallum.
– TODAY 9:30 AM and 4 PM. Come in @ any time.
– WED. and THURS., another competition.
– MON. 18, concerto finals grand finale @ the McCallum.
– DISCUSSION of the history of these contestants who go on to become professionals.
– (contact info: www.vwipc.org and www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 773-2575.)

Ann

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – McCallum Theatre Segment

McCallum Theatre w/ Jeff Norman re; Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.
– REPORT on his weight loss due to a program called BetrHealth.
– REPORT on the end of the Season @ the McCallum after 620 days between performances due to the Pandemic. THEY’RE BACK. lol
– DISCUSSION that at this point-in-time a vaccination check and masks are still required.
– ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2022-2023 Season that goes on sale this coming Friday @ 6 AM on-line and 8 AM at the box office.  If you become a member for as little as $100./year you’ll get first look @ the new season and @ tickets. DO NOT GOOGLE MCCALLUM THEATRE. Not always legit and not recorded or protected etc.,
– REPORT on the coming Season.
1. 7 Broadway Shows and 3 that have never been @ the McCallum. (The Book of Mormon, Come
From Away and On Your Feet plus the Lincoln Center Production of My Fair Lady, Waitress, Rain – The Beetles Experience, 25^th Anniversary of RiverDance)
2. Broadway Stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Patti LuPone.
3. Hitting New Heights w/ stars Mandy Gonzales and Javier Munoz.
4. National Geographic Live.
5. Mitch’s Picks.
6. Holiday Season offerings i.e. Storm Large, 10 Tenors for 3 performances, A Mariachi Christmas, Dav Koz, Itzhak Perlman.
7. Great Tribute Shows i.e. Aretha, Elvis.
8. ALSO, Smothers Brothers, Steve Tyrell, Chris Botti, Rosanne Cash, Vienna Boys Choir, Charo, Paul Anka and the tribute to Steve and Edie.
– REPORT on the remainder of this Season. April 9, Chris Botti. April 17 Open Call and April 22, 23, David Feherty.
– COMPLETE SCHEDULE on the website.
– (contact info: www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-2787.).

Jeff

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert Symphony Segment

DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick re: President. 73730 CA.-111, Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION of her 22 years of volunteer work w/ the Symphony and now as President.  How much the acts like coming to the Valley.
– REPORT on the dinner/show @ the ACC w/ Marie Osmond.
– REPORT on how she listens to the wishes of the audience.
– REPORT that their permanent home is the McCallum.
– REPORT that their season is supported by El Paseo Jewelers.
– REPORT on the 2022-2023 Season.
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. Tue., Ap., 11 – “Eaglemania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band.”

– (contact info; www.thedesertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.)    

Nancy and Symphony Sammy

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

RESTAURANTS OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: “Lulu Ca. Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “Acqua Ca. Bistro” 71800 Ca.-111, R.M.
– REPORT on the 3 course Easter Brunch @ both properties…1: Appetizers (choose from about 6). 2: Entrees (choose from about 13). 3: Desserts (choose from about 6).
– REPORT on the 3 course Easter Brunch @ both properties….from 9 AM to 3 PM – $49.99 for adults and $19.99 for children under 12.
– REPORT that you need to make reservations BY PHONE ONLY.
– REPORT that all the info for menu and times and phone numbers is up on either website.
– REPORT that patio dining will be available AT BOTH RESTAURANTS.
– REPORT on the new Boba Tea @ Dragon Lily’s behind “In and Out”,
– HOLD THE DATE – 4.28 DAP Health’s participating in “Dining Out for Life”.
– HOLD THE DATE – 5.8 book Mother’s Day @ both properties. $54.99 for adults and $19.99 for children.  Reservations BY PHONE ONLY.
– (contact info: www.lulu.com and (760) 327-5858 and www.acquaranchomirage.com and (760) 862-9800)

Joe