October
All People’s Presbyterian Church Segment – October 21, 2025
Seg 2 – All People’s Presbyterian Church Segment
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ALL PEOPLE’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH w/ Rev. Brian Symonds re: 34116 Date Palm Dr., Ste., #7, Cathedral City, CA. 92234 (Dinah Shore and Date Palm)
– DISCUSSION of their Mission Statement; Rev. Brian says they are “radically inclusive”. For people who are seeking a better way of life. All people should be able to find a place where they can worship.
– DISCUSSION of his family trip to Greece.
– REPORT that he is almost done w/ his writing project for his education. Then he will be the Rev., Dr. Brian
– DISCUSSION this week “LONLINESS & ISOLATION”. Especially how it impacts young people. Normal part of the time. The difference in the exchange of emotions when we are together. “Swipes” and “likes” for social media.
– DISCUSSION of what community truly is. Young people feel it is tied to technology.
– REPORT that service is @ 10 AM on Sundays IN PERSON or on UTube. (go to utube.com and search for APPC)
– DISCUSSION of how the UTube service works for many folks. i.e. home-bound, ill, etc.
– REPORT on his on-going education. Missional Leadership is his project’s title.
– (contact info: www.allpeoplespc.org and (760) 832-8403).
Rev., Brian
Navy League/American Legion/Helping Heroes USA Segment – October 21, 2025
Seg 3 – Navy League/American Legion/Helping Heroes USA Segment
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AMERICAN LEGION/NAVY LEAGUE/HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. Appointed President of the Greater Palm Springs Navy League. The American Legion National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Constitution & By-laws Committee for the American Legion; Dept., of CA. Vice Chair of Foreign Relations & National Security, Area 5 District 21 Executive Board member; Life member of American Legion Current Post 519 Parliamentarian @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262, and Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian SoCal for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association and Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA.
– 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.
– MISSION STATEMENT of HELPING HEROES USA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTION IN PREVENTING SUICIDE BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDIUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. Taking a proactive stance to address the epidemic. Education and community involvement are crucial. Having people on the ground to provide support too.
– REPORT on 10.13 – Navy Birthday
– REPORT on 10.11 – March AFB – “Guitars & Cars”
– REPORT on his 10 days in Korea for the 73rd Anniversary of Korean Veterans Association w/ S. Korea.
– REPORT “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
Restaurant of the Week Segment – October 20, 2025
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: “McDonalds”. His 30 stores in this area.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What’s the 50th anniversary folks are talking about?
(The Palm Desert Store is celebrating 50 years.)
2. What’s the $25. Mean about:
(There are several different value meals; $25., $18., etc.,)
– DISCUSSION of his proposed new stores w/ more technology and more drive-thru’s.
– REPORT on the International stores…in Singapore you are greeted by a ROBOT.
– DISCUSSION of the different ways that customers order now, on social media etc.
– DISCUSSION of the 89 cent coffee.
3. What was the big CHANGE in 1990? (The oil that is used for frying.)
– (contact info: www.mcdonalds.com and (760) 674-3335).
Dick
Crossroads-To-Care Segment – October 20, 2025
Seg 2 – Crossroads-To-Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan, MSN, ANP-BC re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– DEFINITION of what a “nurse practitioner” is.
– PATRICIA PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that Patricia can prescribe GENERIC BRANDS and save you MONEY!!!
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood-draw and deliver it to the labs.
5. SHE HAS PORTABLE ULTRASOUND AND XRAY DEVICES.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. Don’t have to deal w/ how long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Is there an OTC abortion pill? (Yes, they are available and you take 2 of them.)
2. Is there an OTC birth control pill? (Yes, ask the pharmacist. Been available since 2021.)
3.Is the American motherhood mortality rate the worst in high income countries? (Yes, from the CDC. Interesting the study includes babies from conception to 1 year.)
4. Are weight loss drugs bad for your heart? (Yes, can be, BUT SO IS OVERWEIGHT. Depends on all physical elements.)
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee, or she can bill Medicare, and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that many of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patricia
The Roost Review Segment – October 20, 2025
Seg 3 – The Roost Review Segment
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THE ROOST REVUE w/ Bill Spera re; 68718
E. Palm Canyon. Ste., 203. Cathedral City, CA.
– REPORT on Bill’s fabulous entertainment history.
HOLD THE DATES;
1. OCT., 22, Bill Spera in The Roost Review “Cabaret and Cocktails”. Hosted by Jason Mannino. Celebration of song, story and connection.
“Haunted Hearts” Show @ 7 PM.
– (contact info: www.theroostcc.org and (760) 507-8495)
Bill
Travel Segment – October 17, 2025
Seg 1 – Travel Segment
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A.C.T. TOURS/YUCCA VALLEY CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264 and Anne Hernandez 7434 Bannock Tr., Yucca Valley, CA. 92285
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATES w/ ACT:
– Nov., 24 – Dec., 2; Thanksgiving in Provence, France. $2,995.
– Dec., 29 – Jan., 5; Dazzling Dubai
– Mar., 22 – 30, 2026; Landlubber’s Galapagos $3,495.
– AP., 19 – 28, 2026; Sound of Music Salzburg plus Romantic Venice $3,495.
– REPORT on the Rio Vallarta, Mexico; May ‘26, non-stop flight. All-inclusive. $1195, including airfare.
– MAY 4 – 12, 2026; Mother’s Day Mediterranean Cruise $2,495.
– MAY 17 – 29, 2026; Shades of Ireland. $6,999.
– REPORT that there are “day tours” to Long Beach Harbor; The Hollywood Pantages w/ Neil Diamond; Laguna Beach “Pageant of the Masters”; Academy Awards Museum; Dinner w/ the Tigers. Great prices.
Complete list on www.act-tours.com.
– DISCUSSION of the monthly FREE TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT @ the Best Western Plus, Palm Desert.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247).
– DISCUSSION of YUCCA VALLEY CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING;
– A non-denominational Church.
– Mission Statement: “Healing lives and building dreams by teaching and practicing the Principles of the Science of Mind”
– REPORT that there are Sunday Celebrations in person at the Center in Yucca Valley. There’s a speaker and musician each week.
– DISCUSSION of the Community Days and other evens i.e. Friday Movie Nights, meditation and Reiki.
– DISCUSSION of their Community involvement w/
1. Yucca Tree Eatery; 57754 29 Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley.
2. AJ’S Beauty and Wellness; 58471 29 Palms Hwy., Ste., 202, Yucca Valley.
– REPORT that services are also visible via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Steve
Anne
The Elisha Project C4K Segment – October 17, 2025
Seg 2 – The Elisha Project C4K Segment
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THE ELISHA PROJECT C4K w/ Matt Diehl re; Christ + Compassion + Clothes for Kids
– DISCUSSION of the origin and naming of the project because of the loss of his precious son Elisha on Ap.,20, 2024 @ only 12 years old.
– DISCUSSION of the “clothes” aspect. Elisha was @ Desert Christian Academy and said a week before his death that he wanted to help kids get clothes so they would be more confident in life.
– DISCUSSION of what Billy Graham said about “what Heaven will be like”. Matt had a “vision” about this and what Elisha will be doing in Heaven.
– REPORT on how he believes God “sees” us.
– REPORT that now they are a 501C3, as of May of ‘25, but started under the banner of Desert Christian Academy.
– REPORT on how the monies are distributed; $300 ( the amount Elisha had in his piggy bank when he passed) for each child to spend on clothing.
– DISCUSSION of how successful their fund-raising has been. A blessing and they have helped over 100 children so far.
– REPORT on the Mission Statement for Desert Christian Academy; A Christ-centered school that is passionate about shaping students’ foundational journey w/ the power of the gospel. A loving place of innovation and discovery that is governed by grace, and develops disciples who are responsible, productive, deep thinking, steadfast, honorable, sacrificial, and well equipped for a lifetime of Christian service.
– DISCUSSION of the website and the donation button w/ all the options.
– REPORT that Elisha Mom, Erica is the President of the non-profit and provides donation letters.
– DISCUSSION of how the children who need the clothing are identified w/ help from Olive Crest.
– (contact info; www.theelishaprojectC4K.com and).
Elisha
Travel Segment – October 17, 2025
Seg 3 – Travel Segment
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COLLETTE w/ Ghythe Haddad re: Collette Business Development Manager, Greater San Diego & Hawaii.
– DISCUSSION of all the TV appearances Collette makes.
– DISCUSSION of the name Collette. Last name of the original founder. Started in Rhode Island doing bus tours in 1918.
– REPORT on the types of tours. To all 7 continents. Plan is to make things EASY for the traveler. Tour managers always on hand.
– DISCUSSION of the “off the beaten path adventure” tours and simple “sightseeing tours”.
– REPORT that Collette does tours on land, sea and air.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. May ‘26 – Ireland Trip in partnership w/ ACT-Tours. Details @ www.act-tours.com. Details.
2. Northern Italy – Jubilee Holiday in Rome coming up w/ 35 million people. Details @ www.act-tours.com.
– (contact info: www.collette.com and (408) 655-4890).
Ghythe
Hocker Productions Presents Segment – October 16, 2025
Seg 1 – Hocker Productions Presents Segment
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JEFF HOCKER PRODUCTIONS w/ Jeff Hocker re; A non-traditional public relations, marketing and event production full-service company. www.hockerproductions.com.
– DISCUSSION of his history of productions in the CV. And his history of producing VERY LARGE huge events in San Francisco and his organizational skills.
– REPORT on his “Healthy Desert, Healthy You” event @ the Westin in R. M., back in Sept. HE had 56 speakers this year. Meant to inspire youth to a career in environmental health.
– DISCUSSION of the impact EACH and EVERY single human can do to make a difference in the environment.
– DISCUSSION of his history w/ the Food and Wine. www.palmspringsfoodandwine.org.
– DISCUSSION on how he decides on his clients. AND surround yourself w/ the best people in each area.\
– HOLD THE DATES for Hocker Productions;
1. FREE EVENT: At the Arenas District, Fri., Oct., 31 Regular Halloween Event w/ DJ’s www.halloweenpalmsprings.com.
2. Sat., Nov., 1 “Leather, Fetish and Fantasy”
– REPORT on his 3rd guest, Robert Barnes and the connection w/ Melvyn’s and the Ingleside Inn. Great food.
– (contact info; www.hockerproductions.com.)
Jeff
cont. Hocker Productions Presents Segment – October 16, 2025
Seg 2 – cont. Hocker Productions Presents Segment
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JEFF HOCKER PRODUCTIONS w/ Kellee Mc Quinn re; Award winning DJ and P.S. icon, MODGIRL is a music and dancing machine.www.djmodgirl.com.
– DISCUSSION of her energy, style and talent.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood and connection to music.
– REPORT on her acting career (playing Peter Pan) and children’s programs that became a successful International show and TV shows.
– REPORT on how she became a DJ. Her love of diverse musical styles. How she brings that style to each event she does.
Jeff; DISCUSSION of her projects she’s doing now.
– REPORT that ModGirl just turned 4. Her work all over the country. Her video projects as well.
Jeff – REPORT that Kellee will be at Halloween Palm Springs.
1. FREE EVENT; At the Arenas District Fri., Oct., 31 Regular Halloween Event w/ lots of DJ’s. Costume contest etc., www.halloweenpalmsprings.com.
2. Sat., Nov., 1 “Leather, Fetish and Fantasy”
Kellee
R.I.P. Ace Frehley 4.27.1951 – 10.16.2025
R.I.P. Diane Keaton 1.5.1046 – 10.11.2025
RIP Jane Goodall 4.3.1934 – 10.1.2025
