cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – November 9, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Prince Fleet Easton re; Accomplished singer, dancer, actor, composer and entertainer. . FB: Prince Fleet Easton (the real Prince Fleet Easton). Instagram: princefleeteaston123. Fan page: The real Prince Fleet Easton fan page.
– DISCUSSION of his current appearances and career plans for the future.
Fleet performing
Senior Moment” Segment – November 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Senior Moment” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen C.E.O., re: 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that CBAS and Desert Memory Club are going strong.
– HOLD THE DATES: Tues., Nov., 21. Thanksgiving Dinner for the clients.
– REPORT that The Center will be open ½ day on Nov., 22 and closed on Thurs., and Fri. the 23 and 24th.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Center will celebrate every holiday in December.
– REPORT that their programs are for anyone 18 and older, but the majority of their clients are 55 plus.
– DISCUSSION of the onset of depression as we near the Holidays. Allan is starting a “telephone tree” of folks to check on each other.
– REPORT that the clients make homemade Christmas Cards.
– REPORT on “Forbidden Broadway” and the costumes he sewed.
– ANNOUNCEMENT; Every Wednesday. Tonight doors open @ 6 PM, performing starts @ 6:30 to 9 PM. Joel Baker on “Myrtle”. Now the volunteer staff is doing a snack bar and drinks. Fee is $10. Bring you sheet music AND IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY, don’t worry, Joel can play anything.
– REPORT on the Memory Care Facility.
1. Free 3 days a week
2. Two programs; CBAS and Memory Club.
3. A really safe environment.
4. Transportation via Sunline.
5. 8 AM to 2 PM w/ 2 meals, activities, exercise, etc.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).
Allan
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – November 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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. Offer individual and family coaching, personalized planning, care management and placement when the time comes. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers.
– TIPS FOR GETTING THRU THE HOLIDAYS
1. Manage your expectations of what your loved one is capable of. Advise the people you will be visiting it may have been a while since your loved one has been seen. Give them all a head’s up as to what to expect.
2. Have a “quiet” area for your loved one @ a busy family event.
3. It may be better to visit during the Holidays @ their care facility than trying to take them on a trip/outing.
4. Watch their energy levels, i.e. if they are use to a nap.
5. If you do travel, advise the airline that you are traveling w/ someone w/ Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
6. Provide their favorite music on a headset.
– REPORT that you should go from “care giver” to “care manager”. 70% of family members caring for a family member will develop a life-threatening illness.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, care-givers. 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
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – November 8, 2023
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
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
Rest in Peace
R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024
R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24
R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24
R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024
