8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – The Center CV Segment

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THE CENTER CV w/ Charles Huff, Director of Food Security and James Lindquist, Director of Development. 2901 E. Alejo Road.
J.- HOLD THE DATE: Sat., March 15 “Red Dress, Dress Red” for 3300 folks from 8 to 12 midnight. Held @ the P.S. Air Museum. Get tickets on the website. Jeff Hocker got all the vendors together for the evening. The surprise for the evening will be a FIRE!!!
J.- MISSION is for the Community to come together and be good to each other.
C.- REPORT that he will be doing something @ the Cultural Center in April.
C. REPORT on his new role and how the Food Bank has been enlarged. Serves 325 families A WEEK. Depends on the community. Lots of Seniors on fixed incomes. Families too.
C. HOLD THE DATE: Charles Huff’s “Love, Celebration & History” thru Feb., 28. 2901 E. Alejo Road for the Food Pantry. COME AND DONATE. Distribution Thurs., 5 – 7. Donations Monday thru Friday.
C. REPORT on how/where he gets the food. Even private citizens donate. Rice, pasta, beans etc.,
C. DISCUSSION that the Food Bank is not geared to homeless. Of the 325 a week they serve only 10 are homeless. Need to remove the stigma about needing something.
J. DISCUSSION that this is all meant to help people w/ any other services they may need
– (contact info; www.thecentercv.org)

Charles and James

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Animal Segment

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RESCUED TAILS/BARKINGHAM PET HOTEL w/ Wendy Rall re: 73650 Dinah Shore Dr. Palm Desert and BARKINGHAM PET HOTEL/CALIFORNIA PAW RESCUE w/ Lori Weiner
W. – TODAY, FRI., FEB., 14 celebration of wine and cheese for their 14th year anniversary. Also 1 year of having hydrotherapy here in the Desert. Anyone who comes in for the first time will get a complimentary massage for their doggie.
W. – DISCUSSION of what Wendy does to help dogs w/ hydrotherapy. Low-impact exercise. Helps your dog to fight aging issues, weight loss and more. Enhances range of motion, balance, mobility and flexibility. Can be customized to your dog’s needs. Relaxes both mind and body. Done in warm water. Treats stress and loneliness. Example of “Jack”.
W. – DISCUSSION of Canine massage therapy. Description of the tank and treadmill. Wendy gets in the warm water w/ the dog. Good for all ages and types of dogs. Helps w/ joint support, stress and pain. Can add aromatherapy and music therapy. Improves sleep. Increases circulation and healthy bowels. Located @ Barkingham Pet Hotel. She’s working on a video.
L. – REPORT on Barkingham Pet Hotel and it’s history since 2011. A one-stop shop. 24/7 service.
L. – REPORT on all her overnight boarding services, , grooming, pet art (photography), doggie day-care, training, AND THE CATTERY for the cats, etc.
L. – REPORT ON her new building. The Barkingham Wellness Center. Description of all the services. Flat screen TVs, rock wall, big beds, closed service tv for the owner, 24/7 hour staff. Doggie Day Care, grooming, and accommodations.
L. – REPORT CAT BOARDING TOO in a cat condo w/ glass to see out. Things to climb on. The “Intercaternental”.
L. – She has Paws Rescue, a 501 C3 as well. Different levels of accomodations. ALL GREAT. www.pawsrescue.org just for Bull Terriers ONLY. They have 50!!!!
– DISCUSSION of hours, Sunday services and night care.
– (contact info; www.rescuedtails.com and (951) 704-3375 and www.pethotelcalifornia.com and (760) 699-8328.)

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Animal Samaritans Segment

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ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz re; 72120 Pet Land Pl., Thousand Palms, CA. 02276.
– REPORT that puppy and kitten season NEVER REALLY ENDS. Ramps up in the Springs.
– DISCUSSION that spay and neuter services are more reasonably priced and even financial aid is available.
– REPORT AGAIN on the mama dog and 9 puppies that were left on the doorstep of the shelter. DON’T DO THAT. IT’s EVIL and ILLEGAL to abandon animals. Everyone is ok now. Photos on the website. www.animalsamaritans.org/adopt.
– REPORT on 77840 Flora Road in Palm Desert is the temporary location for the Clinic. Same phone, etc., There until March.
– HOLD THE DATES: Celebrating Valentines all month.
1. Fri., Feb., 21 – Booze Hounds “Yappy Hour” @ 2080 N. Palm Canyon from 4 – 6 PM. Bring a $10 donation @ the door. Food, drinks w/ heaters. Bring your friendly, leased doggies.
2. “Have a Heart” for homeless pets anytime in Feb., donate on-line. If you want to do an “Anti-Valentines” and their name will go on the kitty litter box for a donation!!!!
3. Sat., Feb., 15 Bingo @ Dicks in Palm Springs from 2 to 4 PM.
4. First Sat., every month; Adoption. 11 AM – 1 PM Pet Smart on Monterey in Palm Desert.
– REPORT on the Adoption fees are $90 for kitties and $250. for puppies.
– REPORT that volunteers are ALWAYS NEEDED.
– REPORT on the Pet Land Place construction that is planned. www.animalsamaritans.org/capitalcampaign.
– REPORT on how they have rescued over 16,000 animals from the County Shelters. There is a full-time staff member from Animal Samaritans who helps save the pets and get them the services they need.
– (contact info; www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477).

Valerie

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Mollie Vogt-Welch re; NYC based actor, singer and director. Extensive career in theater, on Broadway, film and television, voice over work, opera, and she dabbles in photography as well. www.mollievogtwelch.com.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family, background, value system, faith and education.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Mollie Vogt-Welch re; NYC based actor, singer and director. Extensive career in theater, on Broadway, film and television, voice over work, opera, and she dabbles in photography as well. www.mollievogtwelch.com.
– DISCUSSION of her travels and development of her career. Life in NYC w/ her husband and two girls.

Mollie on stage

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Mollie Vogt-Welch re; NYC based actor, singer and director. Extensive career in theater, on Broadway, film and television, voice over work, opera, and she dabbles in photography as well. www.mollievogtwelch.com.
Report on how she came to be in “Light in the Piazza” @ CV rep. www.cvrep.org. What’s next, what her dreams are.

“The Light in the Piazza” flier

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford, re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT; Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Offer individual and family coaching, personalized planning, care management and placement when the time comes. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers. Strive to educate, inform and manage the disease and then to thrive.
– DISCUSSION of how IMPORTANT it is to get a proper diagnosis. More than 10 million people are diagnosed in the world each YEAR!!! Each form “presents” differently. This diagnosis guides the doctor as to how to treat and also guides the family as to what to expect.
– REPORT on the first signs of Dementia; memory loss. Alzheimers Causes “short term” memory loss; Vascular dementia results in executive disfunction and is caused by TIAs (planning and carrying out tasks); frontal temporal dementia causes language and behavioral issues.
– PARKINSONS is one of the 100 types of dementia. May not have cognitive impairment until 10 years into it.
– REPORT that there are over 100 forms of Dementia. Really only 12 prevalent ones. Vascular Dementia is the 2nd most common. Alzheimer’s is the 1st most common.
– 10 TIPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
1. Recognize & accept that things are now different.
2. Control your tone of voice & manage your patience levels.
3. Be careful about “crowds”.
4. Provide family members & friends an update, in advance.
5. Ask everyone to introduce themselves.
6. Honor their comfort zone.
7. Accompany your loved one into the public restroom.
8. Stick to their routine as much as possible.
9. Take advantage of available perks when traveling by air.
10. Introduce a new “tradition”.
– REPORT on their DHC’s bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, caregivers. They also have a ZOOM meeting. Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS. Indian Wells group meets 1st and 3rd Wed., of each month. La Quinta group meets 2nd and 4th Wed., in Old Town. of each month.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Lisa

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Read With Me Segment

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READ WITH ME w/ Erin Hyland Re: 42600 Cook St., Suite 125, Palm Desert, CA, 92211. Recruits volunteers and works to inform the community.
– MISSIONS STATEMENT: To assist children from a low income, limited English speaking environment develop to their fullest potential by learning to read, comprehend and speak English, while understanding that people care about them as individuals.
– REPORT that they are in 24 schools in 3 districts. From the Salton Sea to Desert Hot Springs. Goes from “transitional kindergarten” to 6th grade.
– REPORT that they began 20 years ago and currently have over 400 volunteers, BUT MORE ARE NEEDED. Only asks for 1 hour a week, will train you and transport you if needed.
– DISCUSSION that the children REALLY LOOK forward to these sessions, because they know you are there FOR them.
– REPORT on how the books are chosen. Have books for all levels. 20,000 books were donated last year and serviced about 10,000 children.
– REPORT that they have a FREE book fair twice a year.
– REPORT that they give the children books for their very own and the kids take them home and share w/ their siblings and parents.
– DISCUSSION of their partnership w/ Cathedral City and summer movies @ the Mary Pickford Theater and books too.
– “READERS ARE LEADERS”.
– (contact info; www.readwithmevolunteer.org and (760) 567-1830).

Erin

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that the Symphony is 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.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’25 SEASON:
1. REPORT on JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
2. FEB., 12, ’25 – Sweetheart’s Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro in La Quinta. Proceeds support Children’s Education Program. Tix from the Symphony Office or on-line.
3. FEB., 13, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to The Beatles “Ones” @ the McCallum.
4. MAR., 20, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Carole King “Home Again” @ the McCallum.
5. AP., 17, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” @ the McCallum.
6. MAR., 12 – 36th Annual Gala dinner and a show @ the SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. Starring Singer, Actress, and Dancer Sutton Foster. Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – American Legion/Navy League/ “Helping Heroes USA” Segment

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AMERICAN LEGION/NAVY LEAGUE/HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of Owen Coffman American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association. New position for the Dept. of CA. Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the American Legion.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT on the increased enlistments for the Army since the Trump Inauguration. Highest it’s been in 15 years. Met it’s quota in a week.
– REPORT on the Inauguration; Amado made a report into the Joey English Show from there; the cold weather, the mood of Washington D.C. Amado meeting the new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Sec., of Defense Pete Hegseth w/ Amado

– REPORT that to join the Navy League go to www.usnavygps.org and click on subscribe. Only $25/year. Support the Navy, the Coast Guard, The Marines and the Merchant Marines.
HOLD THE DATE;
1. March 8 @ 400 N. Belardo for the annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, they are to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities to feel better about themselves. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org and www.usnavygps.org and www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado w/ Joey’s Inauguration gifts