3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – P.S.I.F.F. Segment

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34th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Michael Alden and Marc Saltarelli re: “Studio 1 Forever” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www.studiooneforever.com (760) 322-2930).

Michael and Marc

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. P.S.I.F.F. Segment

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34th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Jawad Rhalib and Genevieve Lemal re: “Amal” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www. (760) 322-2930).

Jawad and Genevieve

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Charity and Animal Segment

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN. w/ Kathi Farber re; 707 Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs.
– FOUNDED HERE IN P.S. in 1949. Celebrating 75 Anniversary on Sat., Jan., 13 @ Desert Willow Country Club. 11:30 AM. Will honor 8, fifty-year members. $60. For one person or $100. For two persons.
– MISSION STATEMENT; To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy and philanthropy in the CV and nation-wide.
– DISCUSSION of the timeliness of this discussion.
– REPORT on Title 9 that was passed in the 70’s for women to have equal access to sports under the law is part of their focus AGAIN.
– DISCUSSION of how to join and scholarships available to join and a woman’s student fee of only $18.You have to have at least attended SOME college.
– MEETINGS once-a-month @ Morton’s Steakhouse on the 2nd Sat., of each month.
– (contact info: www.palmsprings-ca.aauw.net.)

Kathi

ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz and Jarred Ellis 73-407 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA.
– REPORT on “Men Of The Desert” event on Dec., 3. Very successful. Monies raised go to support their adoption rescue alliance and to the no-kill shelter in Thousand Palms. LuLu’s did the food. Raised over $200,000. w/ 483 attendees.
– DISCUSSION that donations are needed now. Do an “end of the year” mailer. There is a matching gift up to $15,000. Go to the website or through the mail.
– REPORT that their operating budget per year is $6 to 7 million for the clinics, the shelter and the volunteer programs.
– HOLD THE DATE: Feb., 3 @ Pet Smart in La Quinta 1st Sat., of every month from 11 AM – 1 PM. DISCUSSION of the adoption process and questions.
– DISCUSSION of the success Animal Samaritans has had in adopting animals to their Forever Homes and making room for more animals in the shelters.
– REPORT that Feb., is “Have a Heart for Homeless Pets” month. Monies raised ALL MONTH by donations. On-line or in person. Partnered w/ the “Cowboy Cantina” in Palm Desert on Hwy., 111. Every Monday from 4 to 9 PM and MUST mention Animal Samaritans they will donate 15% of your ticket to Animal Samaritans.
– REPORT on every Monday FED., DINNERS @ Cowboy Cantina.
– HOLD THE DATE; Feb., 24 “Drag Bingo” @ the Barracks in Cathedral City from 3 – 5 PM. Bring your pet.
– HOLD THE DATES: March or April “Caterday Breakfast” and August for “Dogust”.
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)

Valerie and Jarrod

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – P.S.I.F.F. Segment

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34th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Michelle Change and Chance Wanless re: “Wonderland” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and email: contactus@nullmochachailab.com (760) 322-2930).
– w/ Lois Lipman re: “First We Bombed New Mexico” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www.firstwebombednewmexico.com (760) 322-2930).

Michelle, Chance and Lois

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. P.S.I.F.F. Segment

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34th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Michael Uppert and Taylor Arnold re: “Sloan: A Jazz Singer” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www.sloanefilm.com (760) 322-2930).
– w/ Rob Epstein re: “Musica!” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www.tellingpictures.com (760) 322-2930).

Michael, Taylor and Rob

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. P.S.I.F.F. Segment

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34th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Stephen Soucy re: “Merchant Ivory” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www.merchantivoryfilm.com and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Zeva Oelbaum and Sabine Krayenbuhletr Vaclav re: “Obsessed with Light” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and www.obsessedwithlightdocumentary.com and (760) 322-2930)

Stephen, Zeva and Sabine

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

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NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen C.E.O., re: 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on his visit to New York City.
– REPORT that Open Mike is closed now and the new location is @ the “Play Lounge” @ 4:30 on Wednesdays. Info on the NVC website.
– REPORT that Saturday Showcase has moved over to Revolution Stage Company and Allan will be working w/ Garry over there.
– ACTIVITIES; 5 days a week. Open 7 days a week @ 7:30 AM and close @ 2:30.
– DISCUSSION of Jan., being the “Mystery Month”.
– REPORT that their programs are for anyone 18 and older, but the majority of their clients are 55 plus.
– REPORT that there will be outings.
– DISCUSSION of how to become a client. Call and ask for Rudy.
– REPORT on the Memory Care Facility.
1. Free 3 days a week
2. Two programs; CBAS and Memory Club.
3. A safe environment.
4. Transportation via Sunline. Once you are in the Sunline system you can use it for all your needs, not just the NVC.
5. Again, Open 8 AM to 2 PM w/ 2 meals, activities, exercise, etc.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Mary Lou Green, re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT that 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.
– RESULTS OF A SURVEY; that they did with their caregivers. Two words that came up were 1. Patience and 2. Acceptance.
– REPORT on the challenge for patient and care-giver is to ACCEPT the diagnosis and all that it brings. Because people DO NOT GET BETTER.
– DISCUSSION of whether there is a difference in a care-giver who is a relative vs. a hired professional.
– REPORT on Mary Lou’s personal experience w/ her own Mother and how that example can help others.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, care-givers. 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).

Mary Lou

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

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JOSLYN CENTER w/ Jack Newby Executive Director re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that they have over 75 classes and programs every week. Check the calendar on their website.
– REPORT for today:
1. Opening on Sat.’s beginning Jan., 13; from 9 AM< to 1PM w/ Zumba, Pickleball, Calisthenics and more.
2. Wed., Jan., 17 @ Classic Club. Wine and All That Jazz. “Tour de France” For tickets and info call (760) 340-3220. Sponsorships available.
3. Joslyn Wellness Center is starting “A Matter of Balance”, fall prevention class on Jan., 8. Call (760) 340-3220 X 117 to register.
4. Joslyn Wellness Center – “Problem Solving Strategies”. “Brain Boot Camp”, “Aging Mastery Program”, Fitness Center, etc., (760) 340-3220 X 117 for class dates and to register.
5. Penny’s Pantry and Senior Farmer’s Market FREE @ the Joslyn Center on alternating Fridays.
6. NEW. More Yoga w/ Corrine beginning on Fri., Jan., 12 @ 2:30 PM then continuing classes, Tues., morning @ 9 AM and Fri., afternoon @ 2:30 PM
– ANNOUNCMENT that Joslyn Center is in collaboration w/ The Joslyn Wellness Center and The Volunteers in Medicine for bi-lingual counselors.
– (contact info: www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220).

Jack

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – American Legion Segment

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American Legion Dept. of CA (Salinas Heritage Group) w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Judge Advocate Dept., of CA. of the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association.
– REPORT on the statis of patriotism in America. What’s missing in our schools, home, neighborhoods, society and community.
– REPORT on activities @ Post 519. New command structure. Better for the Post. Auxiliary working together w/ Sons of Legionnaires, for the betterment of the Legion.
– REPORT that there are mentors to help members get into the programs of the American Legion.
– DISCUSSION of WOKE vs Being Awake.
– REPORT that there are 60,000 Veterans in the CV. 1.8 million in Southern California.
– DISCUSSION of how to join the American Legion. i.e. parent of a veteran, spouse of a veteran, a child of a veteran, etc., How important the number of members is for the PACT to get the benefits for all veterans.
– DISCUSSION of the Major Star Act. i.e. get additional help w/out taking away their Social Security.
– REMINDER of “be the one” to help curb the high numbers of veterans who commit suicide. Dial 988 to report a suicide concern on the crisis hotline.
– REPORT on the daily activities @ Post 519. i.e. “Lunches by Juan”. Can be a guest of a Veteran. Entertainment.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado