5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Theatre Segment

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“PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY” w/ Cara Van Dijk. re: @ the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that the “Palm Springs Getaway” play she wrote that the Holiday edition runs thru Dec., 18 and then Jan., 20 -29.
– REPORT that the play is modeled a bit after the “road” movies of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and she used all the legends in Palm Springs history. Edition
– DISCUSSION of how Cara happened to write a musical in 2020…. the outline, etc.
– REPORT that it is a “juke box” musical.
– DISCUSSION of her history w/ the Palm Canyon Theatre.
– REPORT that this edition over the Christmas Holidays is special for this season.
– DISCUSSION of the flexible “flow” of the show.
– REPORT that tickets are available @ the website.
– DISCUSSION of Cara’s musical background.
– (contact info: www.palmcanyontheatre.net and (760) 323-5123)

Cara

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Joey’s “Poinsettia Tree”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Desert Symphony Segment

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DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick re: President. 73730 CA.-111, Palm Desert.
– REPORT on Nancy’s travels.
– REPORT that the Symphony’s permanent home is the McCallum.
– REPORT that their season is supported by Raju Mehta and El Paseo Jewelers. The good that El Paseo Jewelers does in the Community.
– REPORT on the 2022-2023 Season.
– REPORT that the Symphony comes on first and there is no Intermission anymore.
1. Sat., Dec., 17, 8 PM – Tribute band “Bruce In The USA.”
2. Thu., Jan., 26, 8 PM – Tribute band “Music of the Carpenters, performed by Top of the World.”
3. Thu., Feb., 23 – Tribute band “Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago.”
4. Fri., Mar., 17 – “Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.”
5. Wed. Mar., 8 – The GALA w/ Jon Secada @ the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage produced by Momentus Productions. Dinner tickets are possibly available as well.
6. Tue., Ap., 11 – “Eaglemania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band.”
– REPORT that the whole series is available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.) 

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks” and “Pine’s Café” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the best place to celebrate EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that the Christmas Tree @ the Top of the Tram is lit and visible from the Desert floor.
– REPORT on the menu for kids too.
– REPORT that it is 40 degrees cooler up there, bring a coat.
– REPORT that there is “Peaks” for fine dining, “Pines Café” for grab and go and families and “Lookout Lounge” for bar fare. Open for lunch and dinner from 5 to 8 PM 7 days a week.
– DISCUSSION that it is best to get your tram tickets and your dinner reservation on-line. Come up while it is still daylight and go down as the lights of the Valley shine.
– DISCUSSION of the new winter menu.
– REPORT on the venue’s use for special events. Have 70 booked so far this year. New stage and lighting and audio-visual for events. Can seat 90 to 100 now and a view from every seat.
– REPORT that Architectural Digest voted Peaks #8 IN THE WORLD for restaurants w/ a view.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested after the re-opening.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)

Joey and John

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 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 that this is week 145 of the word “pandemic”. The new variant is BQ1 AND BQ1.1.
– REPORT that there has been a decrease in Covid and cases in Covid waste water tests. More of flu and RSV.
– REPORT that the sick folks are the older folks that have not been vaccinated, or not completely vaccinated.
– REPORT that we are seeing 3 viruses circulating @ the same time.
– “THE MEDICINE CABINET”.
QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Has Covid caused my now overactive bladder? (No, not related.)
2. Brain Scans show Long Covid? (Yes, causes lesions in the brain.)
3. Are monoclonal antibodies losing their effectiveness? (Yes, in fact they are GONE. CDC and WHO have warned against using them any more. Booster still helps some. Need to re-do the vaccines).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

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Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s “Poinsettia Tree”

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. w/ 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”.
– “THE MEDICINE CABINET”.
QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
4. Will 2 TBLS of honey increase blood sugers & cholesterol levels? (Study in Toronto. Single source of honey will lower cholesterol.)
5. Is there a diabetes drug that prevents Covid? (Yes, Metformin.)
6. I read the CDC KNEW vaccine caused myocarditis AND DIDN’T TELL US. Is that true? (Since we have no long-term studies yet, this has not been seen, although young men 18 – 29 seem to have more myocarditis.)
7. Princeton did a study that said masks don’t/never did work?. (Depends on the “host”. That is the defining issue. Doesn’t answer all the question.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Brian

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Community Segment

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DESERT TOWN HALL w/ Andrew Hunter re; Ambassador Emeritus for the Youth Town Hall Program since 2018.
– REPORT on the “adult” version of Desert Town Hall; Different packages available.
1. Jan., 29 – Frank Abagnale
2. Feb., 23 – Kimberley Strassel
3. March 6 – Mike Pompeo
4. April 2 – Walter Isaacson
– REPORT on the “youth” version of Desert Town Hall; The Youth Ambassadors get to come to all 4 programs and interact the speakers.
– REPORT on going to www.desertownhall.org to apply to be a Youth Ambassador. Applications from high school students are still being accepted.
– DISCUSSION of his history w/ the Youth Town Hall. He em-ceed etc.,
– REPORT that these events are held @ the Esmeralda Hotel in Indian Wells.
– (contact info: www.deserttownhall.org).

Andrew

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Charity Segment

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The Mama’s House w/ Jan Lupia re: Founder and Executive Director. The Mama’s House has a secure, secret location in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on their mission statement: to provide a safe and nurturing environment for women in crisis pregnancies or those w/ young children.
– DISCUSSION that the size of their facility is being quadrupled. They now serve 10 women @ a time, but soon will be able to serve more.
– REPORT that residents are asked to stay one year. They do a minimum of 250 hours of therapy, curriculum, high school certificate, etc.
– DISCUSSION of how they get their “leads”/residents/clients.
– SAVE THE DATE: Sat., Feb., 11; 10th Annual Mama’s House “Heartbeat of Love Luncheon” w/ Dr. Ben Carson @ the Renaissance Indian Wells. The night before is a VIP reception @ the Toscana Country Club. Also available is a post event reception.
– SAVE THE DATE: Fri., Mar., 24; 2nd Annual Mama’s House Charity Golf Classic and Dinner Show @ the Indian Wells Country Club. Musical tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
– (contact info: www.themamashouse.org.)

Jan

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Entertainment Segment

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THE PIED PIPER: “A TWISTED HOLIDAY TALE” w/ Darcy Carozza
– DISCUSSION of the plot of the program. All new retelling of the Pied Piper. Original score, live music, contemporary dance. Two aspects; 1. Performance and 2. Education and Community.
– REPORT that this is a combined effort of the CV Philharmonic, Youth Training Orchestras of America, The P.S. Cultural Center and the P.S. Dance Project. (w/ InMovement Dance Company). Features Daniel Bateman as “the storyteller”.
– HOLD THE DATE: Sat., Dec., 17; 5:30 PM @ the P.S. Cultural Center.
Tickets $25./adults; $15./children.
– HOLD THE DATE: Dec.,12th & 19th for “Trains” @ the P.S. Cultural Center.
– REPORT that this program is to help support MORE programs for the community.
-REPORT that they are working on programs for the future.
– PLEA to please consider donating to the Palm Springs Dance Project to help continue these lovely programs for the community.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsdance.org and (760) 831-8364.)

Darcy

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Robert Drake re: Actor, Singer, Director and Producer.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, education and family.

young Robert

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Robert Drake re: Actor, Singer, Director and Producer.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible international career.

Robert in Drag “Bobbie”