Jewish Family Services Segment – September 23, 2025
Seg 2 – Jewish Family Services Segment
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES w/ Kraig Johnson re: Executive Director. 490 S. Farrell, Ste.,C 208. Palm Springs
– HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY KRAIG.
– Sept., 22 – 24; Happy Rosh Hashanah “means Head of the Year.”
– MISSION STATEMENT: A non-sectarian provider of Community Services. “Tukkun olam” to heal the world.
– DISCUSSION of how they can help the community; 95% of their clients are NOT Jewish.
YEAR ROUND SERVICES;
1. In Person Mental health counseling. In Spanish or English.
2. Community Outreach. “Let’s Do Lunch”. Free @ 4 locations. Desert Hot Springs Sr., Center; Joslyn Senior Center; Cathedral City Senior Center and Jessie Owens Senior Center.
“Café Europe” @ the Jewish Federation of the Desert on Frank Sinatra and Hwy.111. for children of Holocaust Survivors. www.jfsdesert.org. (760) 325-4088. “Café Europe 2.0”
– DISCUSSION is to provide a Friendly Visitor for socialization, not housework to reduce isolation and loneliness.
3. Case Management Services. Offer emergency financial services. THE ONLY SERVICE IN THE DESERT TO DO THIS.
– REPORT that they are a staff of roughly 22 folks.
– DISCUSSION that 95% of their clients are not Jewish and their youngest client is 5 years old.
– DISCUSSION that 85% of their therapy sessions are over Telecare Services.
– REPORT that isolation is as dangerous as smoking.
– (contact info: www.JFSDesert.org and (760) 325-4088).
Desert Lifestyle Properties Segment – September 23, 2025
Seg 3 – Desert Lifestyle Properties Segment
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DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES w/ Benjamin Leaskou re: 200 N. Sunrise Way, Ste.,”B”, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– Df. of Leaskou King Team partnership. Ben manages Desert Lifestyle Properties. CFO is his husband, Dean Higgins w/ Pacific Premier Bank. JTE Escrow Is his Escrow Company. www.jteescrow.com.
– Desert Lifestyle Properties sells homes, land, vacant land, mansions, mobile homes, commercial, buildings, businesses.
– DISCUSSION that commercial is the easiest to sell, because there are NO EMOTIONS.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. What is the difference and benefit of renting vs buying. (Benefits of buying; 1. Build equity. 2. Appreciation. 3. Stability. 4. Freedom to Customize. 5. Tax advantages. 6. Sense of Permanence. Disadvantages of buying: 1. Upfront costs. 2. Maintenance Responsibility. 3. Property Taxes & Insurance. 4. Less Flexibility. 5. Market Risk.
Benefits of renting: 1. Flexibility. 2. Lower upfront costs. 3. No maintenance costs. 4. Predictable Expenses. 5. Access to Amenities. Disadvantages of renting:1. No equity. 2. Rent increases. 3. Limited control. 4. Less stability.
– (contact info; www.desertlifestyleproperties.com and (760) 799-4290 and (760) 818-7518)
Ben
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – September 22, 2025
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Kim Guzman re: General Manager @ “Manhattan in the Desert” 2665 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 92264.
– REPORT that Kim has been @ Manhattan 20 years.
– REPORT on the renovations @ Manhattan In The Desert. New owners, new bar (bar bites, sports scene bar) w/ great Happy Hour w/ drinks and food, 5 TV’s.
– REPORT that the bakery is STILL there, good as ever.
– REPORT that the restaurant was there 21 years on Sept., 15, ’25.
– DISCUSSION of the menu for Summer. $17.99
1.Roasted breast of turkey.
2.Homemade Meatloaf
3.Fish and Chips
4. Salmon Fillet (6 oz)
5.Grilled Hamburger Steak
6.Spaghetti w/ Meat sauce
7.Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
8.Fettuccine Alfredo (vegetarian)
9.Spaghetti w/ Marinara (vegetarian)
– Add soup or salad for $2.99
– REPORT on Options for folks who do NOT drink during Happy Hour; 2 – 6 PM; BUT started June 1, Happy Hour; open to close Mon., – Fri. IF YOU ARE SEATED IN THE BAR. $5. Wine, $15. Charcuterie Platter.
– REPORT on the Banquet Room for groups.
– (contact info: www.manhattaninthedesert.com and (760) 567-0126)
Kim
Crossroads To Care Segment – September 22, 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.
– 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. How do I get RX’s from my doctor now? (They are done electronically because doctors had such bad penmanship that medical mistakes were made. IT WAS ACTUALLY DANGEROUS.)
2. Does climate change have any impact on health? (Yes, several studies talk about this.)
3. What about back problems, Patricia never talks about them? (So common. Especially the Lower back, L4 AND l5. Lots of arthritis and spinal stenosis too. Caused by straining, high heels, etc.,).
4. I don’t exercise, will that cause me to have bad health? (Maybe, depends on your overall health, age and weight, etc. Secret is to MOVE).
5. What is NCD? (Has 2 meanings. 1. Non- communicable disease. 2. No Claims Discount/National Coverage Determination.).
– 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 Bent Theater Segment – September 22, 2025
Seg 3 – The Bent Theater Segment
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THE BENT. w/ Terry Ray, Co-Founder, Mgr., Dir. and Brian Newkirk, actor re: 68618 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., #203. Cathedral City, 92234
– REPORT that THE BENT is a non-profit theater serving the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley LGBTQ+ Community since Dec., 13, 2022.
– REPORT to subscribe NOW for Season 4 HOLD THE DATES;.
– Oct., 17 – Nov., 2; “The Inheritance – Part 2”. Won the Tony.
– Dec., 5 – 21; “Dog Sees God”
– Dec., 9 – 14; “Skippy & Bitsy’s All Star Christmas TV Extravaganza
– Feb., 12 – 28, ’26; “In the Wake”
– May 8 – 24, ’26; “A Man of No Importance”
– REPORT that all shows are performed @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo Road.
– (contact info: www.thebent.org).
Terry and Brian
Joey’s Daily Datebook – September 22 – 26, 2025
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Lifestyle Properties.
www.desertlifestyleproperties.com and (760) 818-7518
“Desert Lifestyle, Redefined”
FRIDAY: Sept., 26, 2025. National Pancake Day.
1. WHO; DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES Ben Leaskou wants you to know;
WHAT; Schedule of open houses for the weekend
WHEN; ON-LINE.
WHERE: Details on-line
WEB; www.desertlifestyleproperties.com.
2. WHO; FANTASY SPRINGS
WHAT; Iconic Rock Group “Foreigner”.
WHEN; SAT., SEPT., 27; 8 PM
WHERE: Special Events Center.
WEB; www.fantasyspringsresort.com
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT @ 5 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Sept., 25, 2025. National Lobster Day.
1. WHO; THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
WHAT; Roald Dahl’s “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory”
WHEN; Oct., 3 – 12, 2025
WHERE: 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs
WEB; www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
2. WHO; CV REP;S Artistic Director Adam Karsten wants you to know about;
WHAT; “Actors Acting” class w/ Howard Shangraw
WHEN; NOW THRU DEC., 1!!!
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cayn., Dr., Cathedral City
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA
WHAT; The Who, “The Song is Over”, N. American Farewell Tour.
WHEN; WED., OCT., 1, 7:30 PM.
WHERE: Acrisure Arena
WEB; www.acrisurearena.com.
WEDNESDAY: Sept., 24, 2025. National Cherries Jubilee Day.
1.WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know;
WHAT; Please support their mission thru one of their donor programs.
WHEN; NOW
WHERE: On-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.
2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY’S Gary Powers wants you to know;
WHAT: “Point Loma”
WHEN; OCT., 2 – 11, 2025
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
3. WHO; AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Chairman Milanovich wants you to know.
WHAT; Celebrating “Meat Loaf”
WHEN; FRI., SEPT., 26.
WHERE; THE SHOW in Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
TUESDAY: Sept., 23, 2025 National Baker Day.
1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; An evening w/ Bradford Marsalis
WHEN; OCT., 7
WHERE; 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2. WHO; OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS.
WHAT; BUNKER; A Gay Man’s Area
WHEN; SAT., NIGHTS 9 – 2 PM
WHERE; 125. E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. #108. Palm Springs. Inside or outside, depending on heat.
WEB; www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
3. WHO; DESERT-THEATRICALS Josh and Ray, want you to know.
WHAT; Dinner Theatre Under the Stars. “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” w/ food by Wally’s.
WHEN; OCT., 24 – 26; DINNER AND THE THEATER
WHERE; 71560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA.
WEB; www.desert-theatricals.com.
MONDAY: Sept., 22, 2025 National Girl’s Night Day.
1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; Certified Farmer’s Market
WHEN; RETURNS SEPT., 20; AM
WHERE; The P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo, in P.S.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; THE ROOST
WHAT; The Roost Review, hosted by Jason Mannino w/ Francesca Amari.
WHEN; WED., SEPT., 24
WHERE; 68718 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City.
WEB; www.theroostcc.com
3. WHO; PALM SPRINGS SWIM CENTER
WHAT; Expanding its hours.
WHEN; AS OF SEPT., 22, SUN; 7 AM-3PM; FRI., SAT., 6AM-3PM; MON-THURS., 6AM-7PM.
WHERE; 405 s. Pavillion Way, Palm Springs
WEB; www.palmspringsca.gov
For further reference to the JEdD, visit my website www.joeyenglish.com.
Medical Doctor’s Research Segment – September 19, 2025
Seg 1 – Medical Doctor’s Research Segment
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MDR.COM w/ Pat Riley, 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise Fl. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR’S Application for “Pain”.
– REPORT that there is now a new study that shows what is good for our joints. MDR’s BIO-HA will reduce pain VERY QUICKLY and keep your skin looking younger. MDR’s ROLL-ON RELIEF is amazing for pain. It’s topical. Pain goes away in 20 minutes.
– DISCUSSION of MDR’s CHONDRO-PRO which is great for pain.
– DISCUSSION that the human egg has the same salt content as the Ocean and MDR’s products have krill and shark components. INTERESTING. Anti-inflammatory.
– DISCUSSION that all these products are completely natural and don’t require a prescription AND ARE NOT EXPENSIVE.
– DISCUSSION of the innovations that will be coming in the future on order to stay young.
– (contact info; www.MDR.com and (800) MDR TABS).
Cover Girl Pat
The Elisha Project C4K Segment – September 19, 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 – September 19, 2025
Seg 3 – Travel Segment
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A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT TO HOLD THE DATES:
– Sept., 29 – Oct., 12; Best of Southern Africa. $4,995.
– 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, 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).
Steve
“Talk of Stars” Segment – September 18, 2025
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Paul Crane re; dynamic cabaret performer.
– DISCUSSION of his birth, childhood, family, schooling, background and education. Email; paulcrane321@nullgmail.com.
baby Paul
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
