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Books and Authors Segment – October 22, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Books and Authors Segment
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“DRUM MAJOR 2 MAJOR DRUMMER” w/ Alvin Taylor re; Palm Springs Walk of Stars #424.
– REPORT on why he wrote the book. Born in P.S. and going to school here and became the Drum Major.
– REPORT that he then played drums for the likes of George Harrison, Cher, Tina Turner, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Bob Dylan, etc.
– TALES of his travels…i.e. Europe, etc.
– DUSCUSSION of how he “keeps the beat” on the drums thru all the different arrangements.
– REPORT that none of his children are “in the business”.
– DISCUSSION of his continued performances.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. THURS. OCT., 24 – 111 S. Palm Cyn., from 6 to 11 PM @ Palm Springs Village Fest. Alvin’s book signing @ his star’s location across from the Plaza Theater.
– (contact info: www.alvintaylormusic.com).
Alvin w/ his book
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – October 22, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”
1. Why are all the ads on TV about calling to see if you are entitled to more services than you think you have. i.e. Medicare and Medical.
– REPORT on Medigap gives you freedom to choose providers anywhere in the country.
– MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
- REPORT on Part C which is Medicare Advantage. You have to pick a primary care doctor associated w/ someone such as D.O.H.C.
– 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.
– SUBJECT FOR “JOEY PALS”
1. Agents are beginning to prepare for 2025. (Begins in June. AHIP Certification that is a special requirement for a licensed insurance agent to have a conversation about Medicare part C or D. and an agent must get this EVERY YEAR.)
2. 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.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Christopher Kennedy Interior Design Segment – October 22, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Christopher Kennedy Interior Design Segment
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CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY INTERIOR DESIGN w/ Christopher Kennedy re; 707 Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of how to sign up for his FREE newsletter on his website.
– REPORT on the Hilton Presidential Suites he’s re-doing. Have “his” Palm Springs brand on them. Check out his blog via his website.
– QUESTION FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. The TV commercials about re-doing your shower/bathroom in one day worry me, are they real? (Christopher DOES NOT do these, but he imagines that some of these are reputable. Christopher thinks “in one day” is rather difficult. American Standard seems to do these. Worth looking into.)
– DISCUSSION that many of his clients are COMING BACK TO THE DESERT.
– REPORT that the Fall Preview of Modernism Week is later this month.
– REPORT that sometimes it is better to rearrange things in your home rather than buying something new. AND homes used to be built WITHOUT bookshelves.
– DISCUSSION of how/who decorates for
– DISCUSSION of his latest project, 5 Presidential suites @ the Hilton Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of how to decide what to do OVER.
– DISCUSSION of how he “guides” his clients and honors the past but incorporates the technology etc., of the present and future.
– (contact info; www.christopherkennedy.com and (760 325-3214).
Christopher
Restaurant of the Week Segment – October 21, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION of the disappointing summer business in Palm Springs. 30 to 40% off.
– REPORT on J.T.’s DINER.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST. 8 AM to 2 PM.
– REPORT that business is about 50-50 breakfast and lunch.
– DISCUSSION of the proposed “specials” he’s planning.
– REPORT @ MARACAS RESTAURANT.
– DISCUSSION of the new menu.
1. Octopus w/ rice.
2. Huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and a torta on the menu.
3. Rib-eye tacos.
4. Shrimp.
5. Rib-eye steak.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.
Todd
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – October 21, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of his trip to Great Britain.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. How good are the services of the telemedicine sites? (Pretty good. Allows you to have a medical visit w/ your provider over any device that has Internet and a video component. D.O.H.C. likes this service. Started before Covid, but now D.O.H.C. is working w/ Switchboard so you can see a specialist WITHIN A DAY OR TWO.)
– DISCUSSION of D.O.H.C.’s Wellness Visit and how comprehensive this is.
2. A “Joey Pal” fainted after a flu shot? (Many people faint from the “jab”. ANY SHOT. DISCUSSION of where it is best to faint. )
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REMINDER that you can get both shots in one drive-thru.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – October 21, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
Cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET
3. Are there different flu vaccines? (Yes, there are 2 this year. Tri valent (2A’s and 1B.) and Egg-based/cell-culture based. 6 manufacturers produce vaccine in the U.S.)
4. What is so bad about flood water? (Very bad. “Waster” from 1. households, 2. medical waste and 3. industrial. AND Possible electricity in the water. Then when it receeds the soil has all those chemicals. Also the sewage plants and animal waste etc., etc.,)
– REPORT that there are now new variants of Covid. You NEED TO GET THIS NEW VACCINE.
5. What causes and what is dry eye? (Happens to most of us. Over the age of 50. Caused by hormonal changes, drugs can cause this too. Can self-treat w/ lots of artificial tear products. Get one w/out preservatives.)
– REPORT on OPEN ENROLLMENT? (Every year our Medicare Seniors get to choose who they want to care for them. 1 out of every 3 seniors in the CV is insured by D.O.H.C. Call Brian Bilhartz Desert Insurance @ (760) 459-9617.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REPORT on the FREE Drive Thru Pediatric Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– YUCCA VALLEY PRIMARY CARE OFFICE: 57475 29 Palms Hwy., Ste., 101. Thursdays. 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 6 months and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41-120 Washington St. Sat., 10/5 and Sat., 10/26; 8 AM – 12 PM; 6 months and older.
DESERT OASIS OCT. HEALTH CARE MINUTE; “Breast Health”
“Hello, hello; It’s Joey English. This D.O.H.C. Minute features the audio from a wonderful Wellness video that can be found on www.mydohc.com. Lots of good information to be enjoyed too. So, roll the audio”
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Joey’s Daily Datebook – October 21 – 25, 2024
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”
FRIDAY: Oct., 25, 2024. National Greasy Foods Day.
1. WHO; FRIENDS OF THE P.S. LIBRARY.
WHAT; 2nd Art, Architecture & Design Book Sale.
WHEN; TOMORROW 10 AM – 1 PM.
WHERE: Inside the lobby of the main library @ 300 S. Sunrise.
WEB; www.friendsofthepalmspringslibrary.org.
2. WHO; GREEN ROOM THEATRE CO.
WHAT; Open auditions.
WHEN; FRI., NOV; 14; 4 – 9 PM.
WHERE; Call backs Nov., 15; 10 AM – 4 PM.
WEB; www.grtccv.org.
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Oct., 24, 2024. National Take Back Your Time Day.
1. WHO; THE JOSLYN CENTER’S DR. JAY SELLERS wants you to know.
WHAT; Go 4 Life; German; Bridge; Pickleball; Men’s Club and more.
WHEN; TODAY.
WHERE: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
WEB; www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220.
2. WHO; CV REP’s Adam Karstens wants you to know about;
WHAT; “Next to Normal”, Pulitzer Prize winning Drama.
WHEN; WED., NOV, 6 – 24.
WHERE; 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA.
WHAT; Hockey Tickets.
WHEN; ON SALE NOW.
WHERE; Acrisure Arena.
WEB; www.acrisurearena.com.
WEDNESDAY: Oct., 23, 2024. National Boston Bream Pie Day.
1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know;
WHAT; “Walk Out Loud”.
WHEN; SAT., OCT, 26.
WHERE; Ruth Hardy Park.
WEB; www.daphealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com.
2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT: “I Do, I Do” starring Gary Powers and Francesca Amari.
WHEN; OCT., thru the 27th.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
3. WHO; AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS.
WHAT; “ZZ TOP”. 18 and Older
WHEN; SAT., OCT., 26.
WHERE; The Show.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
TUESDAY: Oct., 22, 2024. National Clean Up Earth Day.
1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; 10.26 Teri Clark; 10.27 Capital Fools; 11.6; Some Enchanted Evening put on by the City of Rancho Mirage. The “Golden Age of Broadway”.
WHEN; OCT AND NOV., details on website.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92262.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2. WHO; MICHAEL HOLMES’ PURPLE ROOM, P.S. PREMIER SUPPER CLUB.
WHAT; The Judy Show starring Michael Holmes.
WHEN; EVERY SUNDAY.
WHERE; 1900 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S. CA. 92264/
WEB; www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
3. WHO; DESERT THEATRICALS’S RAY & JOSH.
WHAT: The new Season is up on the website and Tickets are for sale. “Oliver” Mar., 7 – 9 and “Hairspray” Ap., 11 – 13.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; Details on-line.
WEB; www.desert-theatricals.com.
MONDAY: Oct., 21, 2024 National Apple Day.
1. WHO; THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
WHAT; Sweet Baby Jai P.S. Sunset Music & Comedy Festival.
WHEN; NOV., 8, 9, & 10 @ 7 PM, 7 PM & 3 PM respectively.
WHERE; Palm Springs Cultural Center.
WEB; www.palmspringsculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; Collect the best of art history from Churchill, Signac, Wood and Kusama.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave., Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.
3. WHO; CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY wants you to know about your P.S. “Happy Hour”, carefully crafted just for you, and served w/ a side of style.
WHAT; See photos of the Hilton P.S. Presidential Suites Makeover.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On Kindle or paperback.
WEB; www.christopherkennedy.com.
Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival Segment – October 18, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival Segment
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PALM SPRINGS WOMEN’S JAZZ FESTIVAL w/ Shawnta Valdes. Re: 11the Annual P.S. Women’s Jazz Festival.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. Fri. Nov., 8 and Sat., Nov., 9 and Sun., Nov., 10 @ the Annenberg Theater.
– REPORT of Lalah Hathaway on Sat., Nov., 9; two shows. 3:45 and 6:45 PM. Daughter of Donnie Hathaway and how well she carries that legacy. She is a 5-time Grammy winner.
– DISCUSSION that the “Divas of the Desert” will be celebrating the Music of Anita Baker and Roberta Flack on Sun., Nov., 10. Two shows.
– REPORT on how this all got put together. Features Queer Women and Women of Color.
– DISCUSSION of how Shawnta got into the music business.
– (contact info; www.PalmSpringsWomensJazzFestival.org)
Shawnta
Crossroads To Care Segment – October 18, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Crossroads To Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patty Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office;
1. Treat. 2. Prescribe. 3. Referrals as needed, 4. Does blood tests right there, delivers it to the lab and gets you the results. 5. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”?
1. Is Prevagen a good product? (An over-the-counter supplement that is marketed to increase your memory and awareness and decrease further signs of decline. There’s no standard level you can get in a blood draw.)
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patty
Travel Segment, “Magic Carpet” and ACT-Tours Segment – October 18, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Travel Segment, “Magic Carpet” and ACT-Tours Segment
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LALO VISIONS w/ Lalo Tachiquin re: Clairvoyant from “Casa Del Monte” in Yucca Valley. Our “Magic Carpet” ride and A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on the weekend visit w/ Gypsy and lunch @ the Joshua Tree Saloon. Hearing Steve talk @ the Yucca Valley Spiritual Center.
– QUESTIONS from Joey Pals, Joey and others.
1. Can you contact the spirit of a baby that has died BEFORE being born? (Easier to communicate w/ the Mother. The babies are SO INNOCENT.)
– DISCUSSION of folks who die w/ drugs, alcohol and other bad circumstances Lalo cannot reach them…the soul seems to be lost.
– DISCUSSION of the fact that “heaven” is different dimensions. If you die w/ a clean conscience you don’t have to go thru the 12 levels. These people can come “back and forth” to help you.
– REPORT on Lalo’s comforting 90-minute spiritual readings for only $95. up in beautiful Yucca Valley. GREAT GIFT IDEA for birthdays, graduations, weddings, etc.
– (contact info; www.lalovisions.com and (760) 401-1810.)
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Sept., or Oct: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab. $125.
2. Thurs., Oct., 3; John Wayne’s Yacht Cruise & Lunch. $179.
3. Sun., Oct., 15: Oktoberfest @ Lake Arrowhead. $99.
4. Thanksgiving Day San Diego Bay Luncheon Cruise. $189.
5. Sun., Dec.,15; Wicked @ the Pantages. $189.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATE: April, 2025. The Copper Canyon in Mexico. Joey’s favorite.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATE: March, 2025. The Land-lubbers Galapagos. Fly to Quito and “straddle the Equator”. Stay on Santa Cruz Island. Unpack once.
– REPORT to HOLD THE DATE: March, 2025. Cherry Blossom Time in Japan.
– HOLD THE DATE: Nov., 9 – 16 (Joey’s Scorpio Bday) $995 for an 8 day cruise, no air fare, of the Mexican Riviera. $995. 1 day in Cabo, 1 day in Mazatlan and 1 day in Puerto Vallarta, 3 days @ sea.
– HOLD THE DATE: NOV., 20 – 28, 2024 Thanksgiving in Tuscany.”Stay-cation”. $2995. Including air
.- REPORT that there are “day tours” to Long Beach Harbor; Hollywood Pantages; Dinner w/ the Tigers. Great prices. Complete list on www.act-tours.com.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247).
Steve and Lalo
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
