January
January 27, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./P.S.Cultural Center/Talk of Stars Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
John Fitch
1. WILLIE BOYS –
– Lunch and dinner. Closed on Monday, Tuesday
– In Morongo Valley
– Entertainment in the “flavor” of Country Western
– Have an arcade and billiard room
– Have a huge smoker there
www.willieboysbbq.com
(760) 932-4300
2. PEAKS, @ the Top of the tram.
– Open 7 days a week
– Voted #8 in the World for Cliffside Restaurant
– Valentine’s Day Special, reservations required
– Kids menu too
– Still cold up there, 40 degrees cooler
– Great view
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-4537
CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
Megan Goehring and Charissa Farley
TOMORROW 1/28 Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Winter Harvest Community Long Table 6 – 9 PM
– New name of the Camelot Theatre is the Cultural Center.
– Winter Harvest Community Long Table dinner will be on the stage @ Theatre #1 – the Camelot Theatre
– Natural, organic food
– Megan is the Mgr. of the Certified Farmers Market in the Coachella Valley….also food from Riverside, Hemet, etc.,
– Tix. @ www.certifiedfarmersmarkets.org
– Benefits the CFM, Film Festivals, and to adapt the building for performing groups that don’t have a “home”
– Music will be lovely
– 6-course menu and vegetarian and vegan too.
www.palmspringsculturalcenter.org
ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATER/A.J.’S ON THE GREEN
Les Michaels
– 1/27 – At A.J.’s on the Green for “Open Mike”. Reservations needed (760) 202-1111.
– 1/28 – Cabaret “On The Green” @ the Arthur Newman Theater w/ “My Heart Took Flight”
– 2/4 – “Still Fabulous After the Follies” w/ 4 former stars of the P.S. Follies. Get tickets @ the door
www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn
TALK OF STARS
Kathy Garver
– her history in show business and Sissy in “Family Affair”.
– “Dinner @ Five” 5 weeks, thru Feb., 24
– At the Indian Wells Theater in Palm Desert
– Tix @ www.dinnerat5.com
– 4 Stars from television in the first cast.
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Molly T. of Rancho Mirage, CA.
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical/Business/Finance Segment
EISENHOWER HEALTH
Lee Rice and Denise Latini
– Denise is BSN, RN, Mgr. of Eisenhower Memory Care Center, Adult Day Center.
– Open Monday – Friday for daycare. Engage the client and this keeps the cognitive part of you going.
– Now video game addition is a clinical issue.
– 2/3 “Caring for the Caregiver” Take Care of Your Cognitive Health” FREE event.
– Caregivers pass away @ a 70% higher rate than the person they are caring for.
– Poly pharmacy is the term for all the drugs we take
– Memory Care Center has a FREE support group for caregivers each Thursday.
– New name reflects the fact that they are now a health system.
– With UC San Diego to share programs for more opportunity for us
– 2/25 “Songbirds and Showmen” benefit
www.eisenhowerhealth.org
(760) 836-0232
ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
– Mar., 1 – last day to get insurance this year
– Bundle everything, Dennis does all the paperwork
– Dennis is a broker and can give you all the benefits and the best prices
– Has a new program for vacation rentals, events on your property
– Discussion about the new insurances that will be needed for these new driverless cars..90% of accidents are human error, which driverless cars will help.
– Will probably put the burden on the manufacturer of the vehicle, because it’s their computer driving the car. Probably won’t be good for insurance agents.
– Locally owned and operated
– New program for vacation rentals and home events insurance. Probably can’t rent the facility for your event w/out insurance.
– New policy for CNA (in-home caretakers health care) that is very affordable.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477
EUREKA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Matthew D. Davis re: New tax laws
– Everyone will be affected. IRS hasn’t written the code yet for 2018.
– Elimination of the SALT deductions
– CA. is the highest taxing state
– He wants us to think forward and a tax account will have you think backward
– The investment scope has been affected too
– Sign up for his blog on his web site. Personal finance advice on the blog.
– All of this information will continue to change
– Get advice for strategies for taxes etc.,
– Biggest change in tax laws he’s ever seen.
– He’s a registered investment advisory consultant, with flat fees for his services. No commissions.
www.eurekawealthmanagement.com
(760) 537-0791
Kids and Pets Service
Giveaway Winner:
Richard E. of Calimesa, CA
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER/JOEY EDITION WHEEL
BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP AT KELLER WILLIAMS
Brady Sandahl
– the Great time to buy…..they need listings, so it’s a “seller’s market”.
www.sandahlrealty.com
(760) 409-1540
– Mystery House #1 – Autographed copy of Andrew Neiderman/V.C. Andrew’s “Shattered Memories”. AND Azul gift certificate – won by Gilbert H. of Desert Hot Springs.
– Mystery House #2 – Autographed copy of Andrew Neiderman/V.C. Andrew’s “Shattered Memories”. AND Azul gift certificate – won by Carnell J.. of Palm Springs.
– Mystery House #3 – Autographed copy of Andrew Neiderman/V.C. Andrew’s “Shattered Memories”. AND Azul gift certificate – won by Denise P. of Cathedral City.
– MENTION –
AIR MED CARE NETWORK/REACH AIR AMBULANCE w/ Kellie Kennedy
www.airmedcarenetwork.com
(760) 218-0802
MAXIMUM SECURITY w/ Robb Roberts – $1,500. system from Steve
www.maximumsecurity.info
(760) 770-0777
RENOVA SOLAR w/ Lea Goodsell – $1,000. gift certificate toward a new solar system or 2 months solar energy bill payments from Vincent
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413
REVIVALS DESIGN/CONSIGN/VOLUNTEER/SHOP w/ Charles Huff – $500. gift certificate
www.desertaidsproject.org and www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 323-2118
TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY – $500. gift certificate from Leslie
www.towncentercompoundingpharmacy.com
(760) 341-3984
Shows and Tours
Giveaway Winner:
Mary T. of Palm Desert, CA
January 20, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./Life Coaching/L.G.B.T./ Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
1. CRAZY MELS –
– Open 7 days a week, 10 AM to close
– North Palm Canyon.
– $4 hamburgers w/ full bar.
2. “Azul, the New Color of Palm Springs”
– All shows are on hiatus now. Focus on food.
– Bar menu/bar bites available.
– Open 7 days a week. Breakfast to close
– 369 N. Palm Canyon
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533
FLY HIGH LIVING
Laura Meeks
– re: specializes in helping people find their unique gifts in life.
– On being a transgendered woman.
– Comments on “Beyond the Opposite Sex” movie by Bruce Hensel, from the P.S. International Film Festival.
– Lots of courses and seminars available.
– Discussion of having been a husband and father and in the military
– Change starts w/ discontent and then longing.
– If you feel misery, check it early.
– 2/28 – Her seminar @ Acqua California Bistro
www.flyhighliving.com
(888) 666-1570
“LATE BLOOMING, MY GENDER JOURNEY”
Allison Lenore Annalora
– On being a transgendered woman….and always having felt like a woman since 3 years old.
– Discussion of “mentally” moving your identity, not just physically.
– Discussion of how challenging or not the gender journey may or may not be.
– 2/1 – Her talk @ Desert Hot Springs Senior Center
– 2/10 – Her show @ Azul to promote her Star on the P.S. Walk of Stars.
– Can get her book @ Just Fabulous or Amazon.
www.facebook.com
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Penny H. of Palm Springs, CA
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical Segment
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Dr. Brian Hodgkins
Flu season
– 4 times the number of flu patients requiring hospitalization.
– Influenza A flu virus vaccine is NOT a good match this season…only about 30% effective in the U.S.
– Very young and very old are most affected.
– 6 foot “margin of error”. Stay 6 feet away from an infected person.
– Learn Life’s Simple 7 steps to prevent heart disease.
– 2/2 – Sock Hop @ the Air Museum supported by D.O.H.C.
– 2/16 – “Go Red for Women” @ the Westin Mission Hills supported by D.O.H.C.
– 3/22 – Partner w/ Cancer Partners for “Old Bags Luncheon” @ Thunderbird C.C.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6560
BLUE TIGER RECOVERY
Brian Dunphey
– On being a source for help w/ marriage, family, addiction and trauma issues.
– A private practice facility as well as a partial hospitalization and outpatient source.
– Use a lot of myth and folklore themes in therapy.
– Have 5 therapists.
– Relapse to substance abuse cause such issues.
– Certain people are pre-disposed to an addiction…i.e. alcohol
– Disorders overlap other addictions.
– Reptilian (older tapes) part of the brain.
– Yoga and Hiking both affect that part of the brain.
– Discussion of their treatment of trauma that continues to affect someone’s life.
www.bluetigerrecovery.com
(760) 534-3487
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fashion/Entertainment Segments
EMERSON AND FARRAR JEWELRY
Landon Morris
– Stone of the month – Garnet, can come in EVERY COLOR
– Photo of stones. Left = $3,150. and Right = $7,000
Time for ordering for Valentine’s Day
Buying jewelry for women, get’s men out of trouble.
Store designs everything
www.emersonandfarrar.com
(760) 832-7246
PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE
Kent Black, re: Being editor-in-chief of P.S. Life Magazine
Current issue of Palm Springs Life.
Article on the Map to the Stars homes, here in Palm Springs
Has been the editor-in-chief for 2 and a half years.
www.palmspringslife.com
FASHION WEEK EL PASEO/PALM SPRINGS LIFE
Susan Stein re:Being Fashion and Scene Editor for Palm Springs Life Magazine
1). 3/17 – 24 is the 13th year of Fashion Week
– 14,000 people came last year
– Amazing fashion talent will be there this year
– Focus on CA. fashion
– 8 shows
– Carolina Herrera and other fashion stars will be there.
– Contest for a “back stage” pass, with lots of prizes, seats, make up, hair, etc. Enter to win @ (www.fashionweekelpaseo.com)
– Burgandy is the trendiest color this season 2). 3/24,25, 26 – Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival
www.palmspringslife.com
(844) 232-8622
“DINNER AT FIVE”
Lloyd J. Schwartz re: On being the creator of “The Brady Bunch”
He wrote “Dinner @ Five”
Performing Wed., 1/24 @ the Indian Wells Theater @ 7:30
Plays for 5 weeks
Starring folks from hit TV shows including The Brady Bunch
7:30 @ CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
www.iwtheater.com
January 13, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./Theater/Animal Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
John Farrow
re: “A.J.’s On The Green and Splash Bar”
– New menu, w/ all the old classics. Designed by Art
– Updated wine menu
– Remodeling bathrooms
– Open 7 days a week now
– Entertainment/live music every night.
www.ajsonthegreen.com
(760) 202-1000
Photo of John
DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
– “Fifth of July” runs from 1/12 thru 2/4
– Explanation of the fabulous, intricate plot from Pulitzer Prize winning author Lanford Wilson.
– DRP gives away tix to Desert Aids Project.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000
LUNAFEST
Joan Boiko
– 1/27 Film festival of short films, by, for and about women.
– @ the Richards Center for the Performing Arts @ P.S.H.S. @ 10 AM – 11:30 w/ Q. and A.
– Traveling film event by the company that makes LunaBars
– 6th year of the event here.
– Benefits “Chicken and Egg Production” to benefit female film makers.
– 9 short films of all lengths
– Tickets are $20. in advance and $25. @ the door
www.lunafestpalmsprrings.com
(760) 323-3586
SPAY NEUTER CLINICS
Kim Hardee
2/18, 19, 20 Spay/neuter clinic.@ ABC Recovery Center in Indio,
2/20 License Clinic @ ABC Recovery Center in Indio where overdue fees will be waived
www.coachellaanimalnetwork.org and www.dogangels.org
(760) 848-4284
LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Mary Coors
– TODAY – pet adoption @ Gelson’s where everything you need to take your animal home is provided.
– TODAY – presence @ the Desert Woman’s Show @ the A.C.C.
– 1/28 – “Faith, Hope and Pups” @ the Polo Club
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner:
Freda J. of Rancho Mirage, CA
10:00-11:00 AM
Senior Moment/Time Passages Segment
FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen
“Death over Dinner” program explanation. www.deathoverdinner.org.
– 75% of people in the U.S. want to die @ home, quickly.
– People want to die still capable
– Different ways hospice patients tell their children to “divide up” their family belongings and memorabilia.
www.familyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344
FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
– Value of having discussions about your death/dying/funeral conversation w/ your loved ones.
– Discussions clarify what is important and what isn’t.
– Importance of listening and not in an emotional moment.
– Cemeteries, in CA. are for human remains only.
– Photos are most popular item placed in caskets.
– Pre-plan and pre-pay and then nothing can/has to be changed.
– “A Classic for Generations” w/ Forest Lawn’s antique coaches @ 2/10 Dr. George event @ the Indian Wells Tennis Garden that Forest Lawn is sponsoring.+-
– The fun of Ancestery.com
(760) 321-6009
www.forestlawn.com
TIME PASAGES
Charlie Dyer
Jerry Van Dyke 7/27/31 – 1/5/18
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Medical/Children/Charity Segments
NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer
Service folks after strokes, w/ parkinsons, etc.
Boxing program for Parkinson patients. Use bags, good for balance.
High intensity bicycles for stroke victims
Average length of stay is 2.5 years
Only facility of it’s kind IN THE WORLD.
You must be referred by a doctor.
Basic program is $30./month
Jackie Lee’s Thrift Shop for gifts open M. – F., 8:30 – 3:30.
2/7 HOLD THE DATE
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff
Comprehensive Stroke Center @ D.R.M.C.
Discussion of flu season, different vaccines and the advantages of getting your flu shot, even though the shots seem to be less effective than last year. Shot reduces the severity of the flu for certain. Very serious this year.
1/18 – “How Strong Are Your Bones?” 1 PM – 2 PM @ Mizell Senior Center. RSVP (800) 419-4990
1/16 – “Walk or Don’t Walk” What P.S. pedestrians Need to Know” @ The Mizell. 10 AM – 11 AM. RSVP to (800) 491-4990
P.S. has one of the highest rates of deaths of pedestrians in the state.
Pedestrians in CA. are more than 70% more likely to be killed on the road than the national average.
www.desertregional.com
MAMA’S HOUSE
Jan Lupia
– 1/20 – Annual Luncheon @ Renaissance Indian Wells. from 11 AM – 1:30 PM Tix. are $75.
Mission Statement: THE VALLEY’S ONLY home providing shelter for women in crises pregnancies. No one to turn to, no place to go, without means of support.
Spiritual, physical, emotional, educational, and vocational needs are addressed.
Choices of parenting or adoption are offered.
www.themamashouse.org
(844) 232-8622
AIRMEDCARE NETWORK & REACH AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Kellie Kennedy
Your local Coachella Valley air ambulance (www.reachair.com) membership provider.
Offering life-saving services to communities across the country.
EMERGENT “Life or Limb” helicopter transport, $65./yr. for everyone in your household.
“FLY-U-HOME” AIRPLANE TRANSPORT, BEDSIDE TO BEDSIDE. $148./yr. for everyone in your household.
Kellie Kennedy will answer your questions @ your office, home, meeting of any kind.
www.reachair.com
(760) 218-0802
January 6, 2018
9:00-10:00 AM
R.O.T.W./P.S.I.F.F./Theater/Michael Childers Talk of Stars Segments
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Debbie Alexander
“Peabody’s Restaurant and Bar”
– Right downtown P.S. for Film Festival visitors.
– Karaoke w/ a fabulous machine from Japan
– Get up tomorrow morning & spend time with the family watching football.
– Eat breakfast while 9 screens show different games.
– Serve breakfast from 6 AM to late afternoon on Sundays. Actually, we serve breakfast all day seven days a week in the middle of downtown Palm Springs.
www.peabodyscafeandbar.com, www.facebook.com/PeabodysPalmSprings
(760) 322-1877
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Roger Frappier – re: “Hochelaga, Land of Souls” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Gabriele and Mark Hayes re: “Skid Row Marathon” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Bruce Hensel re” “Beyond the Opposite Sex” (contact info: and (760) 322-2930)www.psfilmfest.org
PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith, musical director.
– Currently showing films for the PSIFF thru 1/15.
– “Hello Dolly” opens 1/19 thru 2/11
– Then “Sister Act”, then “Damn Yankees”, then “Gypsy”
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123
Photo of Steve
ANNENBERG THEATER
Tom Truhe
– 1/20 – Jim Caruso’s “Cast Party”
– 2/17 – An Evening w/ Sierra Boggess
– 3/17 – Paulo Szot: “Salute to Broadway”
www.annenbergtheater.org
(760) 325-4490
DESERT SYMPHONY
Gary Berkson, musical director
– 1/11 – “Cirque de la Symphonie”
– Show above and on the stage in the French “cirque” style @ the McCallum
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340 -2787
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 773-5988
TALK OF STARS
Michael Childers and Ellen Goodman
– 1/18 – “Icons and Idols” for P.S. United School District art programs. 6:30 PM @ Richards Center for the Arts @ P.S. H.S. You can buy a “seat” @ the Richards Center and put your name on the armrest. Tix. @ www.grabyourseat.net and (760) 416-8455
– 1/20 – “Having a Ball” the life of Andy Warhol as seen thru photography @ the P.S. Art Museum. Tix. @ www.psmuseum.org
– 1/31 – “Star Struck” movies photos by Michael Childers, put on by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Up for 3 months in Hollywood.
– He’s producing a documentary about Andy Warhol for the P.S. Art Museum.
– The Michael Childers Room @ 849 Restaurant
www.michaelchildersphotography.com
Home and Services
Giveaway Winner: Darla N. of Cathedral City, CA.
10:00-11:00 AM
Medical/P.S.I.F.F./Museum Segment
TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Dr. Leslie Todd
How alkaline water and bio-identical hormones affect, impact…..
– Shingles – alkaline water and vitamin #
– Lupus – DHEA
– Dry mouth – “Eat Right for Your Blood Type” and alkaline water
– Strokes – Progesterone helps “repair” the lost brain cells, depending on where the stroke happen. Alkaline water helps prevent the clots.
– Sugar is the enemy, not fat and salt. Sugar “feeds” cancer cells. All the “white” things – pasta, bread, etc., convert to sugars.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
– w/ Justin Benson – re: “The Endless” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Adam Rifkin – re: “The Last Movie Star” (contact info: www.psfilmfest.org and (760) 322-2930)
– w/ Atsuko Hirayanagi – re: “Oh Lucy!!” (contact info: and (760) 322-2930)www.psfilmfest.org
MCCALLUM MOMENTS
Jeff Norman
– 1/12, 13 – Paul Anka
– 1/14 – The Capitol Steps
– 1/16, 17, 18, 21 – “Motown The Musical”
– 1/22 – Nathan Gun and Julie Gunn
– 1/23 – Chita & Tune
– 1/26, 27, 28 – “A Chorus Line”
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-2787
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
– P51 “Bunny” rides now available for $1,895./per person ( 844) 377-4151 or email: giftshop@nullpalmspringsairmuseum.org
– Now Uniform exhibit and Purple Heart exhibit now thru 1/18
– Sat., morning’s Open Cockpit and program @ 1 PM
– 1/19 – Dr. Edward Gordon’s launch of his new book “Divided on D-Day”. Tix. @ (760) 482-1833
– 1/20 – Part 1 lecture by Dr. Gordon on the book.
– Hold the Date 2/16 – Gala. Themed “Top Gun” w/ host Tom Skerritt w/ entertainment “The Company Men”
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
L.G.B.T./Time Passages/Go Green Segments;
THE CENTER PS
Alexis Ortega
– 1/23 – “Info a GoGo” FREE networking fair/event @ “The Bank”
– HOLD THE DATE: 3/10 “Red Dress Party” @ the P.S. Air Museum. Tix on sale 1/15.
www.thecenterps.org orwww.facebook.com/centerps
(760) 416-7790
THE DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger
– New year, new yard….possible desert landscape
– Lots of rebates and conservation programs. New toilet, new weather based irrigation controller, etc.,
www.dwa.org
INFORMATICA TECHNOLOGY
Adrian Sfuentes
– Absentee door bell to answer on their cell phone from where ever they are.
– Info about the “Nest” camera to check on her dog @ home
-“Arlo” is another version to keep tabs on elderly parents/children, etc.,
– Storage issues on the different phones and the “cloud”
– Mercury is out of retrograde
– Whether or not to “upgrade” when offered that option. Best to get the latest security programs
www.informatica-tech.com
(760) 895-2785
TIME PASSAGES
Gary Damsker
Rosemarie 8/15/23 – 12/28/17