10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment”/Time Passages Segment

BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN w/ Kurt Suminski re: Director of Clare Bridge/Memory Care.
– REPORT on the Holiday Open House this past weekend. Champagne, carolers, the resident’s band. Memory Care performed too.
– Three levels @ Brookdale. 1. Independent Living, 2. Assisted Living and 3. Memory Care (which is for alzheimers and dementia patients)
– 12.15 – Clare Bridge Residents Holiday Party for residents, their family and friends.
– Residents will take a field trip to Candy Cane Lane.
– When relatives come to visit elderly parents this time of year, it’s a good time to tour Brookdale.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)

Kurt

TIME PASSAGES w/ Charlie Dyer re: Former President George H.W. Bush. 6.12.1924 – 11.30.2018

George H.W. Bush

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

FAMILY HOSPICE CARE w/ Dr. Howard Cohen and Donna Knight re: 255 El Cielo Road, Ste., C-300, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Dr. Cohen is the Medical Director of Family Hospice Care.
– Donna is the Director of Volunteer Services for Family Hospice Care. In her photo she is wearing a shawl that one of the volunteers knitted to the patients.
– Donna meets EVERY new patient that comes to Family Hospice and discusses their needs.
– Medicare considers volunteers as employees who do not get paid.
– Hospice programs MUST HAVE a volunteer program. 12 hours of classes are required. They learn the philosophy and history. Volunteers must learn each discipline.
– Many hospice volunteers are family/friends of former hospice patients who can return after one year.
– Hospice services come to where you live.
– 98% of volunteers want to meet the patients.
– Volunteers do music, reflexology, poetry, writing of life stories, etc.
– Volunteers usually go to a patient once a week.
www.familyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344).

Donna & Dr. Howie

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. CA. 92234.
– The setting and atmosphere of Forest Lawn vs. the “Hollywood” image of funerals etc.
– Service oriented in all things.
– Funerals seem to become more dramatic as we age and we deal w/ our own mortality.
– Discussion of how we deal w/ a loss @ different stages of our own lives and the control we feel we may or may not have.
– There’s lots of help in learning how to live w/ a loss in your “grief recovery”.
– Pre-planning and pre-paying for your services will give you the “control” and peace of mind. Forest Lawn personnel will help w/ these discussions also.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3039)

Larry

MENTION; Liberty Trees;
– Fresh cut only 48 hours ago in Montana and Oregon and driven straight down to the Desert.
– Not stored in a warehouse for months where they dry out.
– 11 different types of trees, up to 20 feet tall.
– Can flock in any color.
– Will deliver.
– Have a re-useable tree stand, that NEVER leaks and is ALWAYS LEVEL, already attached.
– Wreaths and garlands available too.
– Two lots; 400 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs and 73-976 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert.
Sequoia (406) 531-8018)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Neuro Vitality Center Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Bev Greer re: 2800 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92262. Bev is the C.E.O.
– December is a happy month @ the NVC. Lots of groups, religious leaders, and parties to celebrate the Holidays.
– Clients are anyone w/ any kind of neurological problems. Parkinson’s, MS, and of course, stroke
– NVC focuses on “person-centered care”.
– To become a client you must: 1. Go thru an evaluation. 2. Bring in your list of meds. 3. Have a referral from a medical doctor.
– No time frame for being a client. If you’re here for just the Holidays, sign up!!!!
– Funding by community donations for their $1 million dollar a year budget.
– Christmas shop @ Jackie Lee’s Thrift Shop.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)

Bev

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Desert Care Network Segment

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER w/ Gael Whetstone, BSN, RN. re: Trauma Prevention Coordinator.
– Deliver excellence in trauma care and deliver excellence in education in an effort to prevent the need for trauma care.
– She is addressing the fact that we have 4 times the national average in pedestrian deaths. Had 3 deaths last month alone.
– Guidelines: carry a flashlight, wear light colors, be AWARE, too much distraction either crossing the street or driving while texting or talking.
– Gael speaks out in the community on any/all issues. Just call her.
– Desert Care Network’s/D.R.M.C.’s brochure called: “People Don’t Come w/ Airbags”….Street Safety Tips for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.
– Discussion of a national program “Active Shooter Scenario” class called “stop the bleeding”. Call her for details. Three steps: 1. Tourniquet, 2. Direct pressure and 3. Wound pressure.
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(760) 323-6140)

Gael

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Talk of Stars Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Rita Rudner re: Tomorrow, 12.9 @ the Mc Callum Theatre. 3:00 PM.
– Her career history and show business story.
– 12.9 – Her show tomorrow @ the Mc Callum Theatre @ 3 PM.
– Her style for making things funny and entertaining.
– Discussion of working w/ her husband all these years.
– Her latest Special, “The Tale of Two Dresses”.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS).

Rita

MENTION; Liberty Trees;
– Fresh cut only 48 hours ago in Montana and Oregon and driven straight down to the Desert.
– Not stored in a warehouse for months where they dry out.
– 11 different types of trees, up to 20 feet tall.
– Can flock in any color.
– Will deliver.
– Have a re-useable tree stand, that NEVER leaks and is ALWAYS LEVEL, already attached.
– Wreaths and garlands available too.
– Two lots; 400 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs and 73-976 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert.
Sequoia (406) 531-8018)

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – R.O.T.W. Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849” re: 849 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPORT on his being honored Friday 11.30 as one of D.A.P.’s “Unsung Heroes”.
– 12.3 – 24th Annual Holiday Wreath Auction @ “849”. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. For all artist, designers, decorators and hobbyists to be auctioned off. Can enter up until the Auction wreaths. Craig Michaels will be the auctioneer.
– Anyone who screams “849” @ any point in the auction you can buy a wreath for $849.
– Palm Springs Animal Shelter and The Center PS are the beneficial charities.
– Catering.
– Christmas Day will have a full 4-course menu w/ a kids menu and you need reservations.
– New Year’s Eve w/ Keisha D and you need reservations.
www.eight4nine.com
www.849events.com
(760) 325-8490).

Willie

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Theatre Segment

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE w/ Kam Sisco re: Managing Director of DRP @ 69-620 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– 11.30 – “Christmas w/ the Crawfords” opened. All actors are cross-dressing. A woman plays Christopher. Lots of music and dance. Runs thru 12.23. Thurs., @ 7 PM, Friday and Sat., @ 8 and Sunday @ 2 PM.
– Jan., will present “Looped”. The story of Tallulah Bankhead.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000)
LIFE IS A CABARET w/ Les Michaels re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– 12.2 – Marsha Harp will do her show “The Men in My Life” @ the Arthur Newman Theater @ the Joslyn Center. One show @ 2 PM. $15. Cash @ the door.
– 12.9 – Donald Houtz in “Come Fly w/ Me” Confessions of A Former Flight Attendant.
– 12.16 – Greg Glienna & Marina Pacowski in “Together”. He’s the writer of “Meet the Parents”
– 12.30 -John Spinks in “The Sun, The Moon & The Stars”
– 1.6 – Beckie Menzie & Tom Michael in “That 60’s Show”
– 1.13 – Gerald Coluci in “Here in My Heart”.
– 1.27 – Rose Mallett in “Songs of Sarah”
– TONIGHT “Open Mic” @ A.J.’s on the Green.
www.lesmichaels.com
(760) 202-1111)
MID-CENTURY MODERNS w/ Dan Gelfand re: staged reading 12.3 @ the Purple Room @ 6 PM.
– New cast members.
– Great songs, singing and a story.
– Looking for supports and underwriters.
www.facebook.com/midcenturymoderns

Kam, Les & Dan

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Theatre/Tree Lighting Segment

PALM CANYON THEATRE w/ Stephen Smith re: 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– NOW – “Hairspray” until 12.16.
– 12.2 – “Christmas Concert”.
– 1st two weeks in Jan. is the P.S. International Film Festival.
– 1.18 – 2.10 – “Guys & Dolls”.
– 2.22 – 3.10 – “Best Little Whorehouse”.
– 3.20 – 24 – “Shakespeare In Love”.
– 4.5 – 14 – “Grand Hotel”.
– 4.25 – 28 – “Diary of Anne Frank”.
– 5.10 – 19 – “Big River”.
– 5.30 – 6.2 – “Meteor Shower”.
– 6.10 – 7.20 – Summer Kids Camp.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123)
Tramway Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Greg Purdy re: 1 Tramway, Palm Springs.
– Report on the brush fire that closed the Tram on Thanksgiving Day. BACK UP AND RUNNING.
– 12/2 – Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Eric and Lindsey Bennet from “Desert Flippers” TV show.
– Tram comes up all day. Be there @ 3:30 for the lighting. Choirs start @ 5:30 PM.
– Nancy Nichols will emcee the Tree lighting.
– Peaks won #8 IN THE WORLD restaurant for cliffside dining from Architectural Design.
– 12/15 – Santa arrives @ the Tram and on 12/16 FIRST EVER “Brunch w/ Santa”. Call for reservations. (760) 325-1449.
– 12/25 – Special Christmas Ride and Dine all day. Special menus too.
– 1/1 Special New Year’s Ride and Dine.
– Check out the Tram Cam(era) for the forecast.
www.pstramway.com

Stephen & Greg

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Talk Of Stars Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Tony Orlando re: Fantasy Springs Resort TONIGHT @ 8 PM.
– TONIGHT “Tony Orlando and Dawn” – A Christmas Reunion.
– Telma is the longest running sit-com actress.
– Joyce has continued to work as well.
– TONIGHT will be the first time Tony Orlando and Dawn have performed together in YEARS!!!!
– His life story will be on Broadway soon.
– His thoughts about the success of the “anthem” “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” would have. He has participated in a Veteran’s Reunion every year for over 40 years.
– TONIGHT @ 8 PM @ Fantasy Springs Resort.
– “Snowball Express” is his organization to help care for the families of Veterans.
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
(800) 827-2946)

Tony Orlando & Dawn