10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

BROOKDALE; w/ Kurt Suminski re: 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA., 92270. He’s the Clare Bridge/Memory Co-ordinator.
– DISCUSSION of the Three levels @ Brookdale care provides: 1.) Independent Living 2). Assisted Living and 3.) Memory Care/Alzheimers/Demetia (Clare Bridge). Open campus.
– DISCUSSION of how guests can be accommodated.
– Everything @ Brookdale (including the pool) are wheel-chair accessible.
– DISCUSSION that for 3rd level of care the facility is totally secure. Medical and social checks happen constantly.
– DISCUSSION of social activities w/ Ashley; Veterans Day 11/11 @ 3 PM, open to the public. Thanksgiving Day brunch. Santa will visit for Christmas.
– Can “Skype” w/ relatives who are living elsewhere.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)

Kurt

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

PURE HEALING CLINIC w/ Christian Chavez re: Marketing Administrative Supervisor @ 66205 Paul Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92241.
– Mission statement: Integrative health clinic committed to healing the mind, body and spirit.
– Facility in DHS will be opening soon.
– DISCUSSION of all the services: Acupuncture, Body Works, Chinese Herbal/Plant Medicine, Bodywork & Massage, and Alternative Healing.
– All practitioners are trained and qualified in their area of expertise.
– DISCUSSION of how treatment plans are discussed and designed.
– All services and prices on the website.
– Will accept some insurances, especially Tri-Star for Veterans.
www.purehealingclinic.com
(760) 808-4221)

Christian

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT on the Day of the Dead service they just had.
– SAVE THE DATE: 11/25, “Lights of Remembrance” 7 to 8 PM. Ramon Chapel in Cathedral City. Paper doves may be “named” and/or decorated to honor a loved one. Speaker Harold Ivan Smith, Celebrant Music: Palm Springs. Interdenominational. FREE.
– EXPLANATION of the candle lighting process and the special lighting in the chapel and where the paper doves (that are given out @ the service) can be hung.
– SAVE THE DATE: 11/26 – Entire service repeated in Spanish.
– COMMUNITY EVENT, open to all, not just for folks who have used the services of Forest Lawn.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3140)

Larry

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Medical Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER – w/ Bev Greer re: C.E.O. 2800 E. Alejo, Palm Springs.
– REPORT on the re-construction and renovation that they have done to provide a safe and secure environment for their neurologically needy clients.
– NOW they can provide services for Alzheimers and Dementia patients.
– On-site Nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychologist on board, etc. ONLY place in the Valley w/ ALL these services.
– DISCUSSION of how they get clients; 1. Dr. referrals; 2. Hospital referrals, 3. Some insurances cover these services for long term care. 4. Can be based on ability to pay.
– REPORT on extensive state licenses that they have acquired.
– REPORT on agreement w/ Sun Dial Bus that helps w/ the transportation to and from the N.V.C.
– Need for volunteers w/ any special/interesting skills.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)

Bev

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – cont. Medical Segment

DESERT CARE NETWORK w/ Brendan Steidle – re: Public Communicator for DCN.
– DISCUSSION of hands. GREAT FUN FACTS/QUESTIONS for hands….aka “Jeopardy” lol. #1. What is the real purpose of our fingernails? #2. How many muscles are there that control your hand? #3. How many fingers does it take to hold up you whole body?
– 11/13 – FREE seminar “Get a Grip On Hand Pain” part of the DCN Health Seminar Series. 10 – 11 AM; Joslyn Center in P.D. w/ Jeffrey D. Seip, MD. (R.S.V.P. (833) 773-6344).
– 11/18 – FREE seminar “Aging Well: Protecting Your Bones & Body”.1 – 2 PM; Yucca Valley Senior Center w/ Erica Pelinski, PA-C. R.S.V.P. (844) 545-6328).
– 12/5 – FREE seminar “Stroke; Before, During and After”. 1 – 2 PM: Mizell Senior Center in P.S. w/ Kevin Attenhofer, MD. R.S.V.P. (833) 203-9888)
www.desertcarenetwork.com Click on events.

Brendan

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Talk of Stars Segment

“LADIES OF KNOTS LANDING” w/ Michele Lee – re: 11/12 “Oscar’s Cabaret”.
– REPORT on the “Ladies of Knots Landing” Show w/ Donna Mills, Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark.
– Dinner and a show @ 8 PM under the stars @ Oscars Cabaret, 125 E. Tahquitz, # 108, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of her fabulous career. On being the only performer to appear in ALL the episodes of Knots Landing.
www.oscarscabaret.com
(760) 325-1188)

Donna, Michele, Joan & Dan

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week/Books & Authors Segment

“PEAKS” w/ John Fritch re: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Two restaurants @ the Top of the Tram; Pines Café and Peaks.
– DISCUSSION of the great menu @ Pines Café. Change up the menu frequently.
– DISCUSSION of new menu for Peaks. i.e. Colorado Rack of Lamb. More “hearty” offerings for winter. And new cocktails.
– 7 days a week; plus all banquets and special events.
– REPORT on ordering 6 days a week to keep everything fresh.
– REPORT on the snow guessing contest now and how to enter on the website.
– #1 Tourist attraction in the Coachella Valley.
– Won #8 IN THE WORLD for Cliffside dining restaurants from Architectural Digest Magazine.
– Reservations requested for Peaks. Bring a jacket. 40 degrees cooler than the Desert floor.
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-4537)

John

BOOKS AND AUTHORS w/ Andy Cahan re: “The Most Famous Musician You’ve Never Heard Of”.
– DISCUSSION of his career in this 300 page biography w/ over 2,000 photos. Will be out by the end of the year.
– DISCUSSION of all the incredible stars/musicians he performed with. AMAZING STORIES!!!!
– He plays piano, guitar, bass and drums.
– 46 years w/ The Turtles etc.
– REPORT on his performances here in the Desert w/ “Andy’s Gang”.
www.allentertainment.net

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Theater Segment

COYOTE STAGE WORKS w/ Chuck Yates re:
– MAIN STAGE plays in Feb; “A Dolls House Part II. In Mar., “The Velocity of Autumn” tickets are NOW on sale on the website.
– 11/17 – FREE Barbara Keller Playdate Series presents “A Walk in the Woods”.
– All Playdate readings are @ 2PM on Sundays.
– REPORT that all the plays and performances.
– REPORT on his acting, teaching, performing, directing.
www.coyotestageworks.org
(760) 325-4490)

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE w/ Leanna Rodgers re: 69-620 CA. 111, Rancho Mirage, CA.
– 11/9 – “Rocky Horror Show” w/ a costume contest.
– 11/29 – “Christmas w/ the Crawfords”
– DISCUSSION of Mission Statement, lighting and lounge.
– The only LGBTQ Theater in the Coachella Valley.
– They have a float in the Pride Parade tomorrow.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000)

Leanna & Chuck

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Theater Segment

LIFE IS A CABARET w/ Les Michaels re: @ the Arthur Newman Theater, @ Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, P.D.
– 11/2 – TONIGHT – Douglas Graham in “Dancin’ Man”.
– 11/10 – Marcia Harp in “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
– 11.17 – Leslie Tinarro in “What Makes Me Love Them”.
– 11/28 – Chris Hassett in “My Life, My Music – Each Day a Song”.
– 12/1 – Rosanne Hopkins in “Encore – 2020”.
– REPORT on “Open Mic” @ A.J.’s on the Green.
– 11/5 – Fundraiser for Keisha D’s Star on the Walk of Stars.
www.lesmichaels.com
(760) 325-2731)

PALM CANYON THEATRE w/ Steven Smith re:538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA.
– NOW – “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” thru 11/17.
– “The King and I” 11/29 – 12/22.
– “Sounds of the Season Concert” 12/4.
– “Camelot” 1/17 -2/9
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123)

Les & Steven

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – ACT for MS Segment

CHRISTMAS TREE LANE; w/ Richard De Santis re:
– DISCUSSION of his amazing career.
– 12/3 – Act for MS “Christmas Tree Lane” @ the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs. Co-chairs Linda Williamson and Suz Hunt.
– DISCUSSION of M.S., that has an undetermined cause and no cure. Richard’s bride passed away from MS.
– DISCUSSION of the decorated Christmas Trees that are pre-designed and paid for.
– DISCUSSION of the Boutique that has been expanded. Smaller table decorations, wreathes, garlands, smaller trees etc. Everything in one room now.
– Buy a tree and donated it to a charity etc.,
– Bill Marx, Roberta Lynn will entertain.
– Miss Joey English will em-cee.
– SAVE THE DATE; He’s producing the Gala for the Palm Springs International Festival Jan., 3, 2020.
www.actforms.org
(760 773-9806)

Richard