09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration ; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.

– We have started our 56th week of the Pandemic.
– REPORT that we are getting close to the “orange” tier. 25,000 vaccine doses given @ D.O.H.C. and the County has given over 1,000,000.
– NOW anyone over 50 years or older can get the vaccine as of April 1.
– REPORT that as of April 15, anyone 16 or older can get the Pfiser Vaccine. 18 and older can get the Moderna or J ‘n J vaccine.
– REPORT that Pfiser says that they have tested the vaccine on children 12 to 15 and it is 100% effective.
– REPORT that the vaccines are now 100% effective AGAINST being hospitalized or dying!!!
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Do I have to wear a mask if I’ve been vaccinated? (Yes. Not everyone has been vaccinated. No way for a waiter @ a restaurant to determine if you have been vaccinated or not, so wear the mask)
– REPORT on how you reach “herd immunity”. 1. Either allow the virus to run rampant thru the community. 2. Get 70 to 80% of the community vaccinated.
– REPORT that most likely if you have been vaccinated you MOST LIKELY will not be able to carry or get infected by the virus.
– REPORT that we don’t have guidelines for workplaces yet.
– REPORT that if we all get vaccinated and get to the orange tier as quickly as we can.
– REPORT that the testing protocol remains the same. IF YOU FEEL ILL, get tested, EVEN IF YOU’VE BEEN VACCINATED.
– REPORT that if you develop symptoms you need to be TESTED and to QUARANTINE.
www.mydohc.com
www.myturn.ca.gov
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Barry Dayton re: Marketing Director. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that as of April 15, anyone 16 or older can get the Pfiser Vaccine. 18 and older can get the Moderna or J ‘n J vaccine.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has two locations for vaccinations. Palm Springs (760) 808-8400 and Indio (760) 808-8404.
– REPORT on vaccine is ALWAYS FREE.
– DISCUSSION that D.O.H.C. is sending out postcards to all their D.O.H.C. members about getting the vaccine and also to folks who are NOT members of D.O.H.C. but can get the vaccine.
– PARTNERSHIP w/ Jewish Family Services as “vaccine buddies”. (760) 325-4088 for any assistance in getting vaccinated.
– “Vaccinate – This is how you end a Pandemic.
– REPORT on the blue passport holder w/ a place to put your vaccination card as well.
– REPORT that Staples will laminate your vaccination card for FREE.
– REPORT that the vaccination and marketing sites were rated as wonderful by Riverside County officials.
– DISCUSSION of how Barry keeps the website so up-to-date and current. Lauding his great resources and team members.
– REPORT that you MUST continue to keep up w/ your regular medical appointments and needs thru this Pandemic.
– VOTED “BEST OF THE DESERT URGENT CARE FACILITIES” in 2020. Four Immediate Care Facilities in Palm Springs, Yucca Valley, Indio and Palm Desert.
– REPORT on the mobile unit they have now. YAY!!!
– SHOUT OUT to Find Food Bank’s need for support on April 9th that D.O.H.C. is supporting. www.findfoodbank.org.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Barry

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Arts/Artists Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

BARONE ART w/ Karen and Tony Barone re; Facebook, their web site, all social media.
– REPORT on their published book.
– REPORT on “Rabbits 111” exhibited NOW in the Whole Foods Shopping Center. 9 Rabbits in the “warren”. The Rabbits began in 2018 @ “The Atrium”.
– REPORT on Barone/CV Art Tour. 34 Art works by Karen and Tony @ 29 different locations. Visible on any of your devices. i.e. “Animal Crackers” is the latest addition to this Art Tour. 8.5 foot PINK.Gorilla (Queen Kong) and a 9 foot RED Jaguar. Part of an International Video they just completed.
– REPORT on their UTube “Late Night w/ Monica Price”.
– REPORT on their new virtual gallery tour on their website. FABULOUS!!!! With Tony’s paintings.
– DISCUSSION on their color DNA that they gleened from India.
www.baroneart.com
(760) 333-8953)

Tony & Karen

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Theater Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

COACHELLA VALLEY THEATERS w/ Tracey Essex re: CVRep Executive Director.
– REPORT on CVRep.
www.cvrep.org
-REPORT on Desert Rose.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
– REPORT on Desert Theatreworks.
www.dtworks.org
– REPORT on Dezart Performs.
www.dezartperforms.com
– REPORT on McCallumTheatre.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre.
www.palmcanyontheatre.com
– REPORT that Broadway will begin a limited reopening of 8 theaters on April 2nd. Probably @ one-third capacity or 100 people, whichever is lower, possible OUTSIDE in some form. Cast will get COVID-19 testing every other day and a positive test will shut down the entire cast. Touring companies will hopefully begin again AFTER Labor Day.
– REPORT that nominations for the 74th Annual Tony Awards are in and the Awards have been presented. Will give the awards out during the official opening of Broadway.
– REPORT that only Branson, Missouri has all theatres open and is experiencing brisk ticket sales. Has NEVER SHUT DOWN.
email: tessex@nullcvep.org
(760) 861-1006)

Tracey

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Museum Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that the Air Museum is open every day FROM 10 AM to 5 PM for outdoor recreation with hanger doors are open. Nothing can be touched. Bathroom doors are propped open.
– REPORT Today 100 Years of Aviation on film. Program included w/ admission. All children 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paid adult.
– PROGRAMS; Available on the Air Museum’s UTube Channel as well.
– SAVE THE DATES: 4/29, 30 and May 1. 6 PM to 10. Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Air Museum. Same show each evening, and 25% capacity each night. $225. Per person. Get your tickets @ www.palmspringsairmuseum/silver.
www.psairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262)

ACT FOR MS re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that on 4/22 there will be “Paint a Picture” benefit for $45.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806)

VIRGINIA WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION. re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., #201, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that the Waring is doing virtual Webinars. 4/12 – FREE “Putting on the Competition” ZOOM @ 7 PM. Register on the web.
www.vwipc.org
(760) 773-2575)

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re: 101 N. Museum Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that they are finally open April 1 after being closed for over a year.
– REPORT: Closed Mon., Tues. Wed., thru the summer. Thurs., 10 – 7 FREE admission, open Fri., Sat., and Sun. Get your tickets IN ADVANCE on the website.
– REPORT that there is a new APP.
– REPORT that the Architecture and Design Center is staying closed until September.
– REPORT on how the Museum is maintained during the Pandemic.
– REPORT on the Agnes Pelton Exhibition on now thru Sept.,
– DISCUSSION of the installations going on now and that can be seen Virtually.
– APRIL 9 – VIRTUAL Art Auction.
www.artauction21.com
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800)

Scott & Ann

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: Outreach Specialist. 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the impact of the coming heat on our watering schedules. Best to water so you can “see” your sprinklers if broken. Either early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the evaporation factor.
– REPORT on Questions from “Joey Pal”.
1. Can you just empty your swimming pool whenever? (You MUST GET a permit from your city if needed. The water should go to a nearby drain, NOT into the street. Do it only every 3 to 5 years!!! Place your permit where it is visible.)
– DISCUSSION of how to report water waste to DWA.
– REPORT that April has the National Mayor’s Challenge.
– REPORT that you can sign up to be “water wise” in April @ www.mywaterpledge.com. The City that does the best will win some prizes. Reduce pollution and save energy. Please nominate United Way of the Desert because they manage a fund for folks who can’t pay their water bills. www.help2other.com.
– APRIL WEBINAR – how to reduce your water footprint. 4/22 Earth Day @ 10 AM. FREE Talk about incentive programs, etc. All info is on the website.
– REPORT on water bill assistance for customers that can’t pay their bills through two programs. Help2Others (thru United Way) and the CAP CARES program. www.dwa.org/h2o to learn more.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971)

Xochitl

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – “Tech Talk” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

EGGHEADIT w/ Dennis Shelly.
– REPORT on “JOEY PAL” QUESTIONS;
1. How do you protect/store your passwords? (Several password programs are out there. BUT BEST is to get on Dennis’ website (www.eggheadit.com) and subscribe to the news, because an article is coming out how to store your PASSWORDS safely. i.e. dashlane)
– REPORT that these sites are “ultra-encrypted” so you only have to remember ONE password.
– Don’t take all the offers of updates that appear on your screen. Dennis uses the official ones from the manufacturer.
2. Is P.C. Matic a good “buy”? (More frequent w/ Mac products. More of a “tool” to use possibly w/out instructions). Dennis will have an “home support program” that will address this.
– REPORT on what a “patch” is. Those annoying update notification that Dennis also takes care of.
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and NOW also your phone remotely, monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $30./month for up to 4 devices. Spam Assassin is the program. His three new residential “In Home” programs and a brand new client portal.
1. $15-$20/month – Standard program – Covers 1 user, 3 devices. Anti-virus and discount rates for on-site service.
2. $24. – Advanced program. – Anti-virus and unlimited “over-the-phone” support.
3. $35-$45/month – Premium program. – All of the above PLUS data back up and security.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Dennis’s anti-virus program is rated higher than Lifelock.
– ADVICE that we should turn off our computers overnight. Get a good surge protector. Protect up to 1,000 jules.
www.eggheadit.com
(760) 205-0105)

Dennis

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – DAP Health/Revivals Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

“MR. COMMUNITY” w/ Steven W. Henke re: DAPHealth and Revivals Stores.
– REPORT on 3 REVIVALS @ www.revivalsstores.com @ all three stores. Open 7 days a week. All precautions and protocols are in place.
– REPORT that all 3 Revivals Stores (Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Palm Desert) are now open 10 AM to 5 PM, Mon. – Sat., and 10 AM to 4 PM, Sundays. Gives the volunteers a bit of time off.
(www.revivalsstores.com).
– REPORT – There will soon be a 4th Revivals on Hwy., 111 opening in May in Indio. YAY!!! Trucks are picking up donations already in that area.
– SAVE THE DATE. 4/7 Job Faire for hiring @ the NEW INDIO store from 10 AM to 2 PM. Full time, part time and volunteers are needed.
– REPORT that for every 1 employee there are 3 volunteers.
– REPORT that Revivals will pick up your donations.
– DISCUSSION/REVIEW of Willie Rhine’s new restaurant “1501” on North Palm Canyon.
www.daphealth.org
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491)

Steven