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cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – April 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. TALK OF STARS w/ John Galo re; www.cvrep.org.
– DISCUSSION of his student teaching, first time as a stage manager, going to NYC, his first show, Summer Stock shows, coming to CA. and the Crystal Cathedral.
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – April 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. TALK OF STARS w/ John Galo re; www.cvrep.org.
– DISCUSSION of his work w/ Yul Bryner etc., Meeting Ron Celona, Adam Karstens and his current involvement in “Other Desert Cities” @ CVRep from Ap., 23 – May 4. Being the Resident Stage Mgr. @ CVRep.
Senior Moment Segment – April 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Senior Moment Segment
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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford, re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT; 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. Strive to educate, inform and manage the disease and then to thrive.
– DISCUSSION of how IMPORTANT it is to get a proper diagnosis. More than 10 million people are diagnosed in the world each YEAR!!! Each form “presents” differently. This diagnosis guides the doctor as to how to treat and also guides the family as to what to expect.
– REPORT on the first signs of Dementia; memory loss. Alzheimers Causes “short term” memory loss; Vascular dementia results in executive disfunction and is caused by TIAs (planning and carrying out tasks); frontal temporal dementia causes language and behavioral issues.
– PARKINSONS is one of the 100 types of dementia. May not have cognitive impairment until 10 years into it.
– REPORT that there are over 100 forms of Dementia. Really only 12 prevalent ones. Vascular Dementia is the 2nd most common. Alzheimer’s is the 1st most common.
– 10 TIPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
1. Recognize & accept that things are now different.
2. Control your tone of voice & manage your patience levels.
3. Be careful about “crowds”.
4. Provide family members & friends an update, in advance.
5. Ask everyone to introduce themselves.
6. Honor their comfort zone.
7. Accompany your loved one into the public restroom.
8. Stick to their routine as much as possible.
9. Take advantage of available perks when traveling by air.
10. Introduce a new “tradition”.
– REPORT on their DHC’s bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, caregivers. 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).
Lisa
City of Palm Springs Segment – April 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – City of Palm Springs Segment
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS; w/ Mayor Ron de Harte; 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– REPORT on the $1.9 million the Chase raised for DAPHealth.
HOLD THE DATE:
The Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast; May 8 @ the Palm Springs Convention Center. 8:30 AM. $95. Individual ticket…. Or sponsor a table.
1. 300 Gay-Straight Alliance Youth attend.
2. Educate the youth about what Harvey did and what he influenced.
3. How true-to-life the movie “Milk” was.
– DISCUSSION of the national network “Gay-Straight Alliance” on campuses across the country. May be named something else. What youth on camput feel about expressing themselves.
– REPORT on the LGBTQ+ Prom. Everyone wants to go. Students feel “freer” and are living an authentic life.
– (contact info; www.palmspringsca.gov and www.harveymilk.us).
Mayor de Harte
Guide Dogs of the Desert Segment – April 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Guide Dogs of the Desert Segment
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GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT w/ Caryn Gates,
Director of Human Resources and Community Engagement. Re: 60735 Dillion Rd., Whitewater, CA. 92282.
– REPORT on the need to find puppy raisers. Commit to 2 years. Puppies do better working and living w/ people.
– DISCUSSION that standard poodles are the BEST for guide dogs. They are hypoallergenic.
– REPORT that raising a guide dog IS REALLY A GIFT to a person who is visually challenged.
– REPORT that Guide Dogs will train you to be a puppy raiser.
– REPORT that Guide Dogs has the dog LIVE w/ the client on campus for 28 days. Makes certain the two are totally integrated.
– DISCUSSION that they only have 6 students at a time. Really one-on-one.
– (contact info; www.gddca.org and (760) 329-2375).
Caryn
Navy League/American Legion Segment – April 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Navy League/American Legion Segment
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AMERICAN LEGION/NAVY LEAGUE/HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. President of the Navy League. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of Owen Coffman 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. New position for the Dept. of CA. Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the American Legion.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT that the Navy League was established in 1909.
– DISCUSSION of the Aurora, a UAV, an unmanned stealth-type drone aircraft.
– DISCUSSION of Sec., of Defense Pete Hegseth’s report on weight regulations. Not new. Makes sense in combat, etc.
– REPORT that Amado’s grandgirl got an appointment to Annapolis. Reminds us that people need structure.
– REPORT that he’s going to San Diego for a Navy League event in April. Navy League and American Legion sponsored the Sea Cadets and won 3rd place. Need sponsors to send them to Korea in Sept.
– REPORT that then he’s going to Jacksonville, FL for the Navy League National Conference.
– REPORT that to join the Navy League go to www.usnavygps.org and click on subscribe. Only $25/year. Support the Navy, the Coast Guard, The Marines and the Merchant Marines.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, they are to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities to feel better about themselves. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org and www.usnavygps.org and www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
The Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Segment – April 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – The Ramona Bowl Amphitheater Segment
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RAMONA BOWL AMPHITHEATRE w/ Duane Minard, artistic director and first native American to be same and Eli Santana, native American and the star of Ramona. re: 27400 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA. 92544.
– REPORT that this is the 102nd season of Ramona @ the outdoor amphitheater. Open-air play written from the novel by Helen Hunt Jackson who will be getting her star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars Wed., Ap., 16.
– REPORT that this play is based on a true story.
– DISCUSSION that this is Eli’s repeat performance as the Star, which Duane has also been. Duane has been w/ the play for 17 years. Cast of 200.
– REPORT that this is American’s longest running outdoor drama. Official out-door play for the state of CA.
– REPORT on the dates; Ap., 26 & 27, May 3 & 4, and May 10 & 11. Plus a 4th Grade Performance.
– (contact info: www.ramonabowl.com and (951) 658-3111)
Duane and Eli
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – April 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT that he is a Medicare Specialist and has been for 18 years.
– QUESTIONS FROM JOEY PALS.
1. Please ask Brian to define; SS, SSA, SSI, SSDI and are they being cut?) SS = Social Security. SSA = Social Security Account. SSI = Supplemental Security Income. SSDI = Social Security Disability Income. (when it comes to Medicare, after they get SSDI for 24 months they become eligible for Medicare regardless of their age.)
– DISCUSSION that many people are getting notice of the increases in their insurances.
– REPORT on his most recent trip to Washington D.C.
– REPORT that he belongs to the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. (NABIP)
– DISCUSSION of the changes to MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
– DISCUSSION of the insurance problems in California, due to the actions of the Insurance Commissioner.
– DISCUSSION of how to handle ALL THE PHONE CALLS about Medicare.
– REPORT on the big changes for Medicare Part D coming in 2025, especially in the “donut hole”. Possible limit of $2,000. for out-of-pocket costs. Affects the formulary going forward. 33% of personal costs will go up to 50% next year.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
REPORT on Change to Medicare Part D, which is your prescription drugs. You can get this one of 2 ways;
a. GOOD NEWS; Putting an “out of pocket” maximum on Part D. $2,000. Max. This will automatically change, established by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
b. Part of Medicare Advantage.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE for most other folks. Watch the changes in drug costs, deductibles and co-payments.
– REPORT that is BAD NEWS is that there will be shrinking Formularies. (the list of medications that Medicare covers)
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this. The rules are different in other states.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Restaurant of the Week Segment – April 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks”, “Pine’s Café” and “The Lookout Lounge” @ 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 #8 IN THE WORLD place for cliff-side dining by Architectural Digest and the temperature @ the Top of the Tram is 40 degrees cooler than on the Desert Floor. In the 60’s and 70’s. You can buy a jacket at the gift shop if you need. Great place to send your visitors.
– DISCUSSION w/ how to deal w/ all the crowds. Make a reservation.
– REPORT that the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks; rib eye, lamb, salmon, a real tiramisu, a warm apple tart, glutton-free chocolate cake w/ a caramel center.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Pines Café; more cafeteria style; grab ‘n go, sandwiches, salads, ribs, herb chicken, pizza, nachos. Ride ‘n Dine (tram ticket and dinner @ the Pines Café) starts @ 4:30 PM; ribs, burgundy beef, chicken, vegetarian lasagna.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Lookout Lounge. Best view of the forest and the valley. Peaks menu is served here as well.
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that they can handle 120 folks for corporate, wedding, etc., private events.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested; CALL because Open Table does not have all the tables available.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)
John
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Sandra Artinian BSN, RN. Maternal Nurse Health Educator D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of all the classes D.O.H.C. has now for all phases of childbirth and the preparation of same. Many are virtual. New role for Sandra w/ D.O.H.C.
– DISCUSSION that she offers classes, one-to-one classes, access to phone calls from gals @ all stages of pregnancy, delivery, nursing etc. ALL CLASSES ARE FREE.
– TOPIC FOR TODAY; HOW TO TRANSISITON INTO BEING A GRANDPARENT;
1. Keep active, both mentally and physically. Gives you a purpose as we age. Helps w/ cognitive issues and fights depression.
2. Grandparents offer cultural enforcement.
3. Provides a sense of excitement; Stay positive, stay flexible, be careful about the first hospital visit.
4. Listen and differ to the new parents when it comes to a new baby. Have these conversations before the baby is born.
– REPORT that newborns stay in the room w/ the Mother. No nurseries anymore. Better for baby.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Sandra
R.I.P. Wink Martindale, “The King of the Television Game Show”. 12.4.1933 – 4.15.2025
R.I.P. Gene Hackman. 1.30.1930 – 2. 26.2025
