5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Travel w/ ACT Tours Segment

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A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on the FREE monthly Travel Club the first Wednesday of each month.
– REPORT on the relationships you make while traveling.
– REPORT on new tours that seem to sell out quickly. Check the web site for information and details.
1. Costa Rica
2. Turkey for $1899.
3. The trip to see the total eclipse next year to Mazatlan.
4. Niagara Falls tour to watch the total eclipse in Buffalo.
– HOLD THE DATE: Riu Vallarta all-inclusive Mexican Beach Resort. Oct., 15 – 19, 2023. $995. Includes airfare from LAX.
– HOLD THE DATE: Tracing Western Civilization Luxury Cruise on Celebrity. Jan., 31 – Feb., 13, 2024. $1895. Including tips, beverages, free WI-fi, plus $200 per person onboard credit.
– HOLD THE DATE: Celebrity Cruise to Western Civilization in Jan., 31, 2024. Many “extras” $1,895.
– HOLD THE DATE; Plays @ the Hollywood Pantages for “Les Mis” in Orchestra Seats for a matinee. Farmers Market too. $169.
THE LION KING, HAIRSPRAY, TINA.
– HOLD THE DATE: July and Aug., “Pageant of the Masters” and Laguna Beach Art Festival. $129.
– DISCUSSION of how good his prices are and why.
– REPORT that you are only as good as your last tour.
– REPORT that when you stop traveling you start to die.
– REPORT on the new “day tours”, listed on the website.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247).

Steve

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – P.S.I.F.F./Short Film Fest Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS thru June 26.
– w/ Rivkah Reyes re: “Gianna” (contact info: Instagram account; Instagram.com/@gianna.movie).
– REPORT on why you made the film; is this your first film; is this your first time to the PSIFF; how long is the film; has it won any awards; what are your plans/hopes for it; what’s next????
– REPORT that the festival runs thru June 26. All films screen @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
(contact info: www.psfilmfest.org)

Rivkah

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. P.S.I.F.F./Short Film Fest Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS
– w/ Noam Argov re: “Sulam” (contact info; www.noamargov.com).
– REPORT on why you made the film; is this your first film; is this your first time to the PSIFF; how long is the film; has it won any awards; what are your plans/hopes for it; what’s next????
– REPORT that the festival runs thru June 26. All films screen @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
(contact info: www.psfilmfest.org)

Noam

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. P.S.I.F.F./Short Film Fest Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, FESTIVAL OF SHORT FILMS
– w/ Andrew Chappelle re: “Fanatic” (contact info: www.andrewchappelle.com).
– REPORT on why you made the film; is this your first film; is this your first time to the PSIFF; how long is the film; has it won any awards; what are your plans/hopes for it; what’s next????
– REPORT that the festival runs thru June 26. All films screen @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.

Andrew

-w/ Lola Blanc re: “Pruning” (contact info: Instagram account; Instagram.com/@pruningfilm).
– REPORT on why you made the film; is this your first film; is this your first time to the PSIFF; how long is the film; has it won any awards; what are your plans/hopes for it; what’s next????
– REPORT that the festival runs thru June 26. All films screen @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
(contact info: www.psfilmfest.org)

Lola

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

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NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT of their mission statement and that Neuro Vitality Center is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 days a week; 8 AM to 2 PM.
– REPORT on the “Open Mic” that Joey attended and how great the talent, the food, EVERYTHING was.
– DISCUSSION of Allan’s 51 years in Theater. The talented Joel Butler is the accompanist for “Open Mic”. It’s a fundraiser for the Foundation; $10. Cover charge; $10. Meals; drinks etc.
– REPORT that “Open Mic” is one year old as of Feb., ’23 and will close for July and Aug. and will re-open after Labor Day Weekend.
– DISCUSSION that all talent is welcome from 6 to 9 PM. How many functions/services this venue provides.
– REPORT that go to the website and click on the tab for “foundation events” for information about the “Open Mic”.
– REPORT that the “Saturday Showcase Series” is off until Sept.
– DISCUSSION of Allan’s mentoring information/help that he will provide.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont.“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 that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” FOR NEXT TIME.
1. Do constipation drugs lead to more instances of Dementia? (Yes. People who regularly do use laxatives do have a 51% increased risk of overall Dementia).
2. Does walking offset the chance of getting Dementia? (According to Harvard, people who walked over 9,800 steps a day 51% less likely to develop Dementia.).
3. Is there a Schizophrenia drug in trial to prevent Dementia? (No, but some psychotic drugs are used to treat behavioral issues in folks w/ Dementia.)
4. Has Rosalynn Carter got Dementia?(Yes, she was a leading mental health advocate).
5. Can a vaccination for shingles lower your risk of Dementia? (Yes by 20%, because shingles can neurologically affect your brain.)
6. Can a motion patch cause Dementia? (Yes, the symptoms for someone over 45 can mimic Dementia, consult your doctor.)
– THE ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE CAN BE FOUND AT THE DEMENTIAL HELP CENTER.
– Become a care-manager, not a care-giver.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS. Open to clients, family, care-givers. 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.
– DISCUSSION of any change in a person’s gait is a strong indication of what is to come.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Lisa

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

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HAMMOND JULIAN GROUP w/ Kae Hammond and Dr. Caesar Julian re: 75-578 Hwy., 111 Ste., 204 Indian Wells, CA. 92210.
– REPORT on their mission statement; to provide strategic guidance for routine & difficult care decisions. Seasonal professionals and board certified physician available to the clients.
– DISCUSSION of Dr. Julian’s experience in “Acute Care”. Your personal doctor does NOT follow you into this phase, you get a new attending.
– REPORT that there IS NOT ANOTHER BOARD CERTIFIED POST ACUTE-CARE physicians in the Coachella Valley, which Dr. Julian IS.
– REPORT that many patients and/or their families do NOT know what to expect or how to navigate this next phase.
– DISCUSSION of the complicated world of medical insurance, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and VA benefits.
– DISCUSSION of what to do if you are being discharged from rehab and are NOT ready to go home!!!
– REPORT that Hammond Julian Group is there to put all the results, findings, test information into an organized form that can be addressed intelligently and easily,
– (contact info: www.hammondjulian.com and (760) 636-6355)

Kae and Dr. Caesar Julian

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – American Legion Segment

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American Legion Dept. of CA (Salinas Heritage Group) w/ Amado Salinas and McArvie Crawford, Jr.. 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that our American Legion here in Palm Springs. We are Area 5, Dist. 21, Post 519 and Amado is the National Legislative Representative on the Media Communications and Legislative Council.
– REPORT on June 6 anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. We have some living Veterans of WWII. Local George Clampa’s book “Silent Dog Tags.”
– REPORT on what PTS is now and how the American Legion is educating folks about the “Be The One” program to be the one person a depressed or suicidal person calls. Amado is a suicide survivor. Honoring Miss Joey English w/ the “Be The One” designation.
– REPORT on the events he has orchestrated and the participation of “Angel Force Awareness”. June 14, the same presentation @ the Richard Nixon Library to honor the Viet Nam vets.
– REPORT that they will be retiring flags today @ Post 519 today.
– DISCUSSION w/ McArvie Crawford, Jr. who is now the American Legion Youth Baseball Commissioner. His service in the Air Force and Police Department.
We have 37 teams in CA. Need for volunteers for coaches, umpires, sponsors. Score-keepers etc. Especially for the Sand Lot Teams (5 to 14 years).
– REPORT on how to help American Legion Baseball Team. (760) 459-9617. NEED FOR ANY USED BASEBALL EQUIPMENT.
– REPORT on the upcoming tournament in San Diego Area.
– (contact info; www.mylegion.org or www.legionbaseball.org and (760) 325-6229)

Amado and McArvie

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment

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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT that Medicare enrollment period ended Dec., 7 but Feb., and Mar. is when we start planning for Oct., 15 annual election period.
– DISCUSSION on the fact that there may be significant changes and he KEEPS up w/ all the changes.
– REPORT that you have your Medicare Card for A and B, then there is D for drugs so think of C as a combination of A,B & D.
– 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.
– REPORT that Medicare is NOT just for older persons.
– REPORT on what we should be doing about insurances @ this time OF THE YEAR. The rules about what you can and cannot do are hard to understand.
– REPORT that he can’t speak to the changes until Oct. If you didn’t make changes YOU CANNOT for the rest of the year. Now we are in a “lock in” period thru the end of year.
– REPORT that CA. wants you to re-file each year for your Medical benefits as of April 1. As of July last year lots of rules changed. YOU NEED BRIAN.
– 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

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – 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 cruise he and his Sister took their Mother on. The fact that the sea-sickness/motion patch behind the ear can cause horrible disorientation.
– REPORT that the new website will be up in about 30 days. Go live date is July 6. i.e. TSA checkpoint wait times, lost and found etc.
– REPORT on the FUSE CONNECT coming on board to be the new in-terminal concession vendor. Lots of digital application.
– CONTINUING REPORT that the Palm Springs International Airport has received $5.7 million dollars from the Department of Transportation to improve, renovate and expand the baggage handling facility. Needs the expansion as the airport is soooo busy.
– REPORT on the Master Plan. Will be a 30-month process. The airport wants public input for suggestions. Visible on the website; www.palmspringsairportmasterplan.com Will guide the airport for the next twenty years.
– REPORT on possible electric planes and that there may be a vertiport to land electric aircraft probably used for short-range flights at first!!!!!
– DISCUSSION that Vertiports are in the works now. United has electric aircraft in development now.
– REPORT on how the fueling happens for the Airport.
– DISCUSSION of what type of fuel different planes use.
– REPORT that the new concourse will open w/ all the new restaurants and shops will open this Fall.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take. 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