5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 2 – cont: Children/Charity Segment

MAMA’S HOUSE w/ Jan Lupia re: Secure and safe location.
– REPORT on celebrating their 10^th anniversary.
– REPORT on their mission statement: to serve women who are in crisis pregnancies or have children and are in dangerous situations in their home and have no where to go.
– REPORT that they are vetted before they are brought into Mama’s House to protect everyone.
– SAVE THE DATE: Luncheon w/ speaker Mike Pompeo on Feb., 4 & 5. @ The Renaissance Indian Wells. (844) 232-8622 X 700 for tickets @ $175.
– REPORT on their expansion hopes.
– (contact info; www.themamashouse.org and (844) 232-8622 X 799).

DESERT ARC w/ Madeline Zuckerman
– REPORT on the 4^th Annual Champions of Change Recognition Awards Luncheon. Feb., 8 @ the Agua Caliente Resort Rancho Mirage. Tix are $100. Call (760) 404-1368 or go on the website to see sponsorship opportunities
– DISCUSSION of their mission statement.  65 years old. The have a day program where clients are taught skills that enable them to work and contribute to society.
– REPORT that Desert Arc has 5 business divisions that they offer.
– STAY TUNED; April 2022 proposed Golf Tourney @ Fantasy Springs.
– (contact info: www.desertarc.org and (760) 404-1368).

Madeline and Jan

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 3 – cont. Children/Charity Segment

LOVING ALL ANIMALS w/ Michael Russell. 83486 51^st Ave., Coachella CA. 93236.
– DISCUSSION of the impact of COVID on animals. What happens if there is an outbreak @ an animal shelter.
– DISCUSSION of how animals are vetted when they come into the Shelter. Mostly the honor system.
– REPORT that there are all the proper protocols in place @ Loving All Animals.
– REPORT that they are still doing adoptions “in person”.  Make an appointment and wear a mask.
– REPORT that “foster parents” are needed.
– REPORT on their “trap, neuter, and release” program focused on the East Valley.  PLEASE MICROCHIP.

Michael

– (contact info: www.lovingallanimals and (760) 834-7000).

Photo of Michael.

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.

– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.

Ruta

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.

– DISCUSSION of her career, movies, television.

Joey and Ruta

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

ALK OF STARS w/ Ruta Lee re: Legendary American actress, dancer, author.
– DISCUSSION of her book “Consider Your Ass Kissed”.
– HOLD THE DATE: Jan.,16, 2022 – Book signing of “Consider Your Ass Kissed” from 3 to 5 PM.  Info @ www.actforms.org.

Ruta Lee Celebrity Book Club signing event

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “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 that to come in the front door, you MUST BE VACCINATED. As if Feb., 15. you MUST BE BOOSTED!!!
– REPORT that NVC is working w/ D.O.H.C. to transport folks via Sundial to get folks vaccinated.
– DISCUSSION that if clients can’t make it into the facility, there are virtual classes.
– DISCUSSION of how to join NVC.
1. First time you get yourself there.
2. Get a tour of the facility.
3. Meet w/ case manager, insurance provider, etc.
4. Takes about 3 days to get you into the program.
5. Then you can come in 1 to 5 days a week.
6. Then Allan will work to get you into the Sunline Transportation System and their great drivers.
– REPORT on the food: Day starts w/ a continental breakfast, At noon you’re served a great lunch. 
– 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

Hour 3 Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Elaine Sinmerlink re: computer work @ DHC.
– REPORT on her experiences being a care-giver in her own family.
– REPORT on her experiences being a care-giver to her father, after her mother passed away.
– REPORT on the value of “therapeutic lies. Especially w/ family that is not in the home.
– REPORT on the bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS.  Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 live in the conference room @ 75270 Hwy., 111, Indian Wells.  R.S.V.P. please. 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).

Elaine

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Indio and Coachella locations also.
– REPORT that when there is a death there are 100 decisions to make in the first 24 hours!!!
– DISCUSSION that making decisions @ this point in time is very difficult. Folks talk about other issues, i.e. retirement, etc., but not FINAL arrangements.
– REPORT on especially if there are no children, etc.
– DISCUSSION that if you pre-arrange and pay for everything, you really DON’T NEED ANYONE to make ANY decision when you pass away.
– REPORT that you cannot require someone to pay for your funeral if you have not made this arrangement in advance.  AND people need guidance on what you want done.  Relieve your family of this stress.
– DISCUSSION of how the price of a funeral is determined.
– DISCUSSION that the Covid Pandemic has caused people to deal w/ their mortality a bit more.
– (contact info: www.forestlawn.com and (760) 328-3112).

Larry

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Sports/Children/Charity/”Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Fred “The Hammer’ Williamson re: Sports/movies/entertainment.
– DISCUSSION of Fred’s sports history.  High School track star. He was 6’ and 175 lbs. and then began football his senior year in high school.  Then Fred went to Northwestern University on a track scholarship and then switched to football under Coach Ara Parseghian.  Then he was drafted by the 49 ers. (starting salary was $9,500/year). He became a cornerback. He earned his nickname “the Hammer”.
– DISCUSSION of his becoming an original Raider from Pittsburgh.
– REPORT on his 5 years w/ the Raiders and then being traded to the Chiefs for 5 years and they ended up going to the 1^st Super Bowl.
– DISCUSSION of the first super bowl ring.
– DISCUSSION of the changes in football today.  i.e. salaries then and now.
– (contact info: Google; fredthehammerwilliamson.

“The Hammer”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – Children/Charity Segment

STEINWAY SOCIETY w/ Ruth Moir.
– REPORT on her mission to keep music in the schools. Kept the classes open during the Pandemic “shut down” w/ virtual classes. Actually made 6 films during that time.
– REPORT that the Steinway Society is 22 years old.
– DISCUSSION of her “voice instrument”.
– SAVE THE DATE: Sunday Feb., 13 @ the Classic Club honoring Bill Marx. Additional performance by children and Patricia Welch. 11:30 champagne reception, w/ a silent auction. You’ll be done by 2 PM. Tix are $150.
– Contact info: www.steinwayriverside.org and (760) 902-4336).

Ruth