November
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – November 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
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JOSLYN CENTER w/ Jack Newby Executive Director re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that they have over 75 classes and programs every week. Check the calendar on their website.
– REPORT for today:
1. Solar Campaign to help install a system to reduce high electric bills averaging $8,000./month during the three hot summer months.
2. Join us for Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov., 10; 9 – 10 AM in the Joslyn Courtyard. Sponsored by D.O.H.C. Refreshments.
3. Get ready for the Holidays – Friendsgiving Pot Luck. Thurs., Nov., 16; 11 AM to 1 PM. Sign up @ front desk. Joslyn Holiday Luncheon. Fri., Dec., 8. $20. Catered. Sign-up @ front desk..
4. Joslyn Wellness Center – Problem Solving Strategies. Brain Boot Camp. Aging Mastery Program. Fitness Center- BBC Classes Nov., 7 and 14 – Nov., 29 and Dec., 4. Call (760) 340-3220 X 117 to register.
5. Nov., 15; Meals on Wheels Holiday Giving Tree in their lobby.
6. Penny’s Pantry and Senior Farmer’s Market FREE @ the Joslyn Center on alternating Fridays.
– ANNOUNCMENT that Joslyn Center is in collaboration w/ The Joslyn Wellness Center and The Volunteers in Medicine for bi-lingual counselors.
(contact info: www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220).
Jack
Desert Symphony Segment – November 7, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– DISCUSSION of how the Eagles, when appearing live @ the Acrisure Arena, had THE DESERT SYMPHONY accompany them!!!!!.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. NOV., 21 – the Texas Tenors.
2. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
3. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
4. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
5. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Nancy and Symphony Sammi
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – November 7, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment
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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier. Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– REPORT on the construction going on everywhere.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway.
– REPORT on the “refresh” of the gates on the Sonny Bono Concourse.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– REPORT on the new Economy Parking lot.
– REPORT that the Seasonal Airlines are back.
– REPORT that Dec., 14 Alaska Airlines starts their new non-stop service from PSP to JFK. It will run 5 days a week thru April. And Jet Blue has the “red-eye” to New York as well.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take. Go to www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– REPORT on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com). Now you don’t have to go to a TSA office, starting soon will just have to go to PSP.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)
Daniel
Tours Segment – November 7, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Tours Segment
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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year. Was started by a woman.
– REPORT that reptiles “brumate” and small desert mammals “estivate”.
– REPORT that they are “back to their regular schedule” of tours. Doing morning and afternoon tours again. 8 AM and 1 PM.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 3 or 4 days a week depending on the weather.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour – the regular main tour in the morning. We live @ the southern end of this fault. Our fault is “gentle”. 2 a day. 8 AM and 1 PM.
2. Indian Canyons – only in the weekends, weather permitting.
3. Still doing Joshua Tree – leave the Valley early to avoid the heat. 1 a day.
4. Cancelling the Painted Canyon Tour in the summer.
– REPORT that they are only doing one tour and get off the Desert floor before it gets hot. Start earlier.
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– DISCUSSION of what they do when they encounter a rattlesnake.
– DISCUSSION of roadrunners. Territorial and cannot fly. They eat rattlesnakes. Their footprint has two toes going backward and two toes going forward. Prints don’t tell which direction the bird was going.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).
Rick
Restaurant of the Week Segment – November 6, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 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 we are talking @ Todd Flood’s “Maracas” in Palm Springs.
– REPORT that they are open after the annual maintenance and remodel.
– REPORT that it is 30 degrees cooler up there AND the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles.
– REPORT that “Peaks” is rated number #8 IN THE WORLD in ‘cliff-side’ dining according to Architectural Digest.
– REPORT that they had their 60th anniversary in September.
– DISCUSSION on the new kitchen for Peaks, Pine Café, Cascade Cafe, Lookout Lounge.
– DISCUSSION of the wildlife.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Pines Café.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks.
– DISCUSSION of similar food @ the Lookout Lounge.
– REPORT on his “gluten-free” offerings. How the food prep area complies w/ “gluten-free” w/ blue boards. They have dietary options for EVERYONE.
– DISCUSSION of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free.
– REPORT on the wonderful drinks i.e. the chocolate expresso martini etc.,
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that “Pines Café” is for grab and go and families and “Lookout Lounge” for bar fare and the menu from Peaks as well. Open for lunch and dinner from 5 to 8 PM 7 days a week.
Ride ‘n Dine available. Great children’s menu too.
– REPORT on “Cascade” Cafe.
– REPORT on “Lookout Lounge”.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)
Joey & John @ Maracas
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 6, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. If you rub your feet together when you go to bed, will you sleep better? (This is called “cricket feet” and yes, it has a calming effect and will help you sleep better. WOW!!!.)
2. Does going to bed an hour later increases your chances of getting killer diseases? (Yes if you understand the definition of “good sleep” w/ a pattern of good food and exercise habits.)
3. Is sitting in the hot tub the same as 30 minutes of jogging? (Yes, especially in the legs and for circulation. Walking still helps the blood flow, blood pressure and your heart.)
4. Does the Covid shot increase the risks of strokes in older adults? (According to the FDA, they are looking into this and especially the combination of the FLU AND Covid shot.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 6, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– cont. QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pal’s phone in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
5. Can tap water cause diabetes? (It can because ground water has arsenic in it according to DWA. More research is being done.).
6. What causes tinnitus? (“Ringing in the ears” ATA says 10% of U.S. citizens have this. Children too. CAN BE age related…..many sports can cause this…i.e. boxing.)
– REPORT on Open Enrollment.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
Desert Water Agency Segment – November 3, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the FREE Facility TOURS that DWA has talking about what goes on behind the scenes. Fall tour and Spring Tours.
– HOLD THE DATE: Nov., 8; 2 tours a day. Morning Tour ONLY right now. 7:30 AM – 11 AM and Afternoon. 3 hour tours.
– REPORT that meet @ Palm Springs office on Gene Autry and get on a bus.
– REPORT that Tour goes to Snow Creek facility first.
– REPORT that Tour then goes to Whitewater Hydroelectric plant.
– REPORT that Tour goes to Mission Creek.
– REPORT that sign up @ www.dwa.org/tours.
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
Charity Segment – November 3, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Charity Segment
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READ WITH ME VOLUNTEER PROGRAM w/ Sean Webb, Director 1, Literary Outreach, Riverside County Office of Education. Partnership w/ Literacy by 5th Grade.
– REPORT that this organization has been in the CV for 20 years. Mission is to be certain that all our students are literate. Focus on elementary students where English is perhaps NOT the primary language in the home.
– REPORT that they are in 20 schools w/ 600 volunteers. All the way from Salton Sea to DHS.
– DISCUSSION of the volunteer’s duties. i.e. help the teachers. Found students can READ the words, but not UNDERSTAND the words.
– DISCUSSION of the impact the Pandemic had on the students learning to read.
– REPORT that Volunteers are asked to do 1 to 2 hours a week w/ a commitment of time of 8 weeks. Programs vary from school to school.
– REPORT that they gave out $95,000. In books in addition to the tutoring hours they provided.
– DISCUSSION that donations of any size are needed too.
– (contact info; www.readwithmevolunteers.com and (760) 567-1830).
Sean
Florist Segment – November 3, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Willow and Victoria Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION of the Ladies from Lilies. FYI triples all being 17.
– REPORT that the Fall Arrangement they brought to the studio and is pictured in the photo on Joey’s website..
– DISCUSSION that the Flowers of the Month of November are mums.
– DISCUSSION of the various fall design ideas and the fact that they can use the more delicate flowers since the heat is over.
– DISCUSSION of all the services they provide and it’s easier now that the weather is cooler.
– REPORT that they do flowers for EVERY occasion.
– REPORT that they do FDT, International order etc., EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that they do funeral service flowers too.
– REPORT that they also have house plants.
– REPORT that they offer subscriptions to deliver either to homes, offices, or sweethearts. Either monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, etc.
– REPORT that they are open Tuesday thru Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Weekends by appointment.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Willow and Victoria
