January
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – January 9, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT that he’s glad the Dec., 7 deadline is over BUT there is a new deadline.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What are all these calls I’m getting to get OTC drugs @ no costs? (This depends on your insurance company and your eligibility. Be careful. In general a lot of Medicare Advantage Plans DO OFFER OTC drugs. Premiums are $174.70 a month now.)
2. What are these TV commercial for E-insurance or something like that? (D.O.H.C. removed the link for this from their website.)
3. Why am I still getting phone calls about deadlines for Medicare? I thought that was Dec., 7 and was over? (From Jan., 1 to Mar., 31, 2024 there’s a secondary enrollment period. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period vs the ANNUAL election period.)
– REPORT that there are over 100 to 110 Medicare Advantage Plans available in Riverside County.
– REPORT that the problem is FINDING the right specialists and coordinating care.
– DF. if you have a Medicare Advantage program whether you changed it or not you have the chance to MAKE ONE MORE CHANGE after AEP. (Annual Enrollment Program). Medicare says your can’t market the “catch-up” program. Brian is not marketing, but educating. This change really shows up when you go to the pharmacy and the tier that your medications are on has been changed and you are shocked.
– REPORT that the information for the MAOEP is just as involved as the AEP.
– If you have Medicare Advantage you are 4 times less likely to be hospitalized AND re-admitted. 2 times less likely to have chronic illnesses. 1.4 times less likely to need drugs.
– Then for Medicare Advantage folks there’s an open enrollment from Jan., 1 – Mar., 31, 2024. You can make ONE MORE CHANGE @ this point in time. On Jan., 2 all things will have changed if you haven’t taken care of the paperwork no later than Dec., 7.
– REPORT that you should get an Annual Notification of Change from your insurance company. THERE ARE SO MANY CHANGES COMING, not all are for the better.
– REPORT that the Medicare Advantage Plans ARE COUNTY SPECIFIC.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE. Watch the changes in drug costs.
– REPORT that his agency focuses on Medicare. Not many agents do this specialty. He will have on-line and in-person classes to attend to keep up w/ the changes. He has 42 agents that work under him.
– REPORT that Medicare is NOT just for older persons.
– DISCUSSION of his association w/ the clients from D.O.H.C. He is the LOCAL agent and phone number!!!!
– REPORT that there is no cost to help his clients make a sound decision about their Medicare needs and the clients DON’T PAY HIM.
– REPORT that this is so complicated one should work w/ Brian to get through it. WATCH out for “tricks”…..speak w/ Brian to be certain.
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Restaurant of the Week Segment – January 8, 2024
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 there is snow 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.
– 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)
John
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – January 8, 2024
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 IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. “Vibes” vs Wygovy and Ozempic. (“Vibes” is being used as an appetite suppressant in a study w/ pigs at the moment. A capsule that vibrates in your stomach and stimulates your stomach to send signals to your brain that you are full. There are negative risks. Age impacts your weight too)
2. What is a knee sleeve for? (A support type of garment, that is a compression device to go over your knee. Used by athletes for support, for people to control swelling, to heal an injury…all of which reduce pain.)
3. What can be done about colorblindness? (Men have this more than women because it is linked to the X chromosome and since women have 2 X’s vs. men have only one X. The inability to see the difference between red and green is the most common. Things that you can do: 1. Special glasses. 2. Special color light for computers. There is research going on to help via special: 1. Contacts. 2. Monocrome therapy that filters out different shades and 3. Gene therapy.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – January 8, 2024
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 IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
4. Does a high protein diet hurt my immune system? (Re: Sarah Tripp @ D.O.H.C. “No, but the quality of protein is VERY IMPORTANT. Best to eat: 1. Minimally processed foods. 2. Less red meat. 3. Low in saturated fats. 3. Eat more plant-based foods. 4. More “whole” foods. Also important is the impact of your sleep routine and to get regular check-ups. Definition of the right carbs to ear; complex carbohydrates; green vegetables and don’t lose the liquid that comes w/ them.
– DISCUSSION of THE IMPACT OF LONLINESS as far as having good health. WHO is fostering a commission to foster social connections. LONLINESS/ISOLATION is more impactful to your health than smoking, excessive drinking, physical inactivity or air pollution. LONLINESS/ISOLATION can increase your chances of a cardio episode by 30% and increase your chances of an early death by 40%.
Resources from Dr. Valenzuela about loneliness.
Resource List_Riverside County_updated 11-2022
Resource List_ San Bernardino_updated 11-2022
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
Desert Water Agency Segment – January 5, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on Dillon and Chase !!!! They are 5 and 3.
– REPORT that they are launching an huge pipeline replacement program on Caballeros between Tahquitz and Ramon. Between 7 AM and 5 PM. It’s a 30 inch pipeline that is 70 years old that will be replaced w/ iron.
– DISCUSSION of the repercussions of NOT replacing leaking pipes.
– DISCUSSION that we need to re-think SAVING WATER. DWA has a lot of programs for saving water.
1. Toilets – A $150. credit for an energy-efficient one to cover purchase and installation for residential. Ultra-low-slow. This incentive is for 1.1 gallon per flush toilets. Promoted by Xochitl’s doggie. Buy it where ever you want. www.dwa.org/toilet.
2. Clothes washers – $250. If you upgrade to an energy-efficient one. They have a sticker on one.
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Ashley
Florist Segment – January 5, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION of all the Christmas decorations they did.
– DISCUSSION that the Flowers of the Month of January is the Carnation. (represents love, admiration and devotion).
– REPORT that Carnations come in almost every color except blue.
– DISCUSSION of how they pick up the flowers @ a flower mart
– DISCUSSION of the various fall design ideas for centerpieces and hostess gifts and the fact that they can use the more delicate flowers since the heat is over.
– REPORT that Lilies does 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.)
Kayla
Christopher Kennedy Segment – January 5, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Christopher Kennedy Segment
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CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY INTERIOR DESIGN w/ Christopher Kennedy re; 707 Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs.
– QUESTION from the “Joey Pals”.
1. What are the biggest home decorating furniture trends now? (Back to the 70’s. Cane, rattan, curvy shapes. At all the trade shows Christopher is seeing a return to softer, warm, neutral colors. The gray, the white is OVER. Christopher is mixing them, but people were afraid to do that. Beige, brown (chocolate) and hunter green are coming back.)
2. What are the biggest kitchen trends now? (Not so much white, folks want warmer woods.)
– HOLD THE DATE; Thurs., Feb., 22. DISCUSSION of Mid-Century Modern Week in Feb., CK is having a special event this year in partnership w/ www.USMODERNISM.org and opening up his OWN HOME. 4:30 – 6 PM. Entertainment, food, joy. Tickets are on sale now.
– REPORT that the studio is open Monday thru Friday and weekends by appointment or by chance!!!
– REPORT on how he works w/ clients. The questions he asks to determine someone’s style. We are spending more time in our homes, BUT IT’S DIFFERENT “TIME”. Both intimate and separate spaces.
– DISCUSSION of the “Canopy Wine Lounge”. Just opened that Christopher designed the inside.
– REPORT that it’s located 175 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., It’s like a desert garden come-to-life.
– DISCUSSION of wines from all over the World, with food paired to the wines, AND a “caviar” bump.
– REPORT on the partnership involved w/ international two businessmen.
– DISCUSSION that “Canopy Wine Lounge” is a combination of a tasting room and a lounge.
– REPORT that they will produce a PALM SPRINGS ROSE, the only locally produced wine!!!
– (contact info; www.christopherkennedy.com and (760 325-3214).
Christopher
“Talk of Stars” Segment – January 4, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, environment, and education.
young Marty
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 4, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his career, travels, stars he worked with and his many honors and accomplishments.
Marty w/ two of the many stars
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 4, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Marty Wiviott re; Army Veteran, Incredible Theater Manager, Producer, Hall of Fame Inductee.
– DISCUSSION of his current life, friends, activities, endeavors, memories, and joys.
Joey and Marty
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
