The Joey English Show

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 January was all about customer service.
– REPORT that focus is on folks turning 65 for the first time, moving here, etc.,
– REPORT that his agency focuses on Medicare. Not many agents do this specialty.
– 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 you have until Mar., 31 to decide what to do. New plans might now be as good as the old ones w/out guidance.
– REPORT that pharmaceutical costs will be going up since Insurance Companies change the list of what RX’s they will cover. Brian will review all your RX’s.
– REPORT that Medicare has three product options; 1. Medicare Advantage, 2. Medicare Supplement and 3. Medicare Part D.
– 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 in what a “generic” equivalent and how to get them.
– 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.
– DISCUSSION of the time element involved. You MUST make some decisions about you plans by Feb., 28 (IVHP (w/ D.O.H.C.) being gone, etc. and you might not have coverage in between the end of the year and that date)
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).

Brian

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Twin Palms Segment

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TWIN PALMS w/ Eric Chiel re; S. Palm Springs, south of East Palm Cyn., Dr. Opposite Elmer’s Restaurant.
– REPORT that Twin Palms was the first Modernismn neighborhood specifically designed as such in the entire region.
– DISCUSSION of the ModWeek Content Track
– REPORT that the Neighborhood will be celebrating 10 years with 6 celebrations;
1. 4 different tours. (One Eric will be leading)
2. 2 auditorium programs. (5 single presenters about the Ocotillo Lodge and how it has been restored)
– REPORT on the accomplishments of the Twin Palms Neighborhood.
– REPORT that Twin Palms has been selected one of five “coolest neighborhoods”.
– REPORT on the celebrities that have lived in Twin Palms
– (contact info; www.twinpalmsps.org).

Eric

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Rita Capponi and Bob Wills re: “Grand Central Palm Springs” in La Plaza, Palm Springs.
– REPORT on their Valentine Day Menu; 5 courses; A wrapped scallops; seafood ravioli; lobster and steak; sea bass; pear tart and expresso for $89. European Seating. No time limit on your table. Make reservations on the website or Open Table.
– REPORT on “Nibbles and Bites” from 1 – 5 PM. Also features fabulous artwork.
– DISCUSSION that they are open for dinner 5 days a week, all day 7:30 AM to 9 PM. Mon. and Tues. open for breakfast and lunch and they close @ 3 PM.
– REPORT on their breakfast menu…i.e. mushroom toast, great waffles and French toast.
– REPORT that there is a children’s menu and coloring books etc.,
– INTRODUCTION of Bob, their “Second Heart”. HOLD THE DATE; Feb., 26 @ 5 PM in honor of Black History Month. Special Chef Betty w/ a special menu.
– (contact info: www.grandcentralpalmsprings.com and (760) 699-7185).

Joey with Rita and Bob

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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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.
– DISCUSSION that this is week 154 of the word “pandemic”.
– DISCUSSION of her newly appointed seat on the Board of Directors for the CA. Society of Health System Pharmacists. FABULOUS!!!!
– DEFINITION that she will help guide the profession.
– REPORT THAT THE Covid numbers in the County are dropping. No recent deaths.
– DISCUSSION that May 11 may be the end of the Covid emergency. Then vaccinations will probably NOT be FREE anymore. Health organization will begin to plan for the next Pandemic!! Paxlovid will fall into a non-emergency situation.
– DISCUSSION that February is Heart Health Month. – www.bethebeat.com to learn 2 steps for giving CPR w/out mouth to mouth
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. Avery Rose R.N.is nominated for an American Heart Association “Woman of Impact” along w/ 2 other employees.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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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. Autopsies show that the Covid 19 virus has spread thru the whole body? (Yes, remember it started as a respiratory thing in the lungs, and then it was inflammation……so long term it has gone everywhere. Covid Vaccines have a 90% reduction in deaths. Folks want MORE information. Risks from the Virus is MUCH HIGHER than side effects from the Vaccine).
2. Is there a horrible new pandemic, H5N1 in our future? (Not yet, but H5N1 is probably the Flu…..remember 1918, we have always had Pandemics….which has to be WORLD WIDE).
– REPORT that Covid Vaccines are still FREE to everyone.
– REPORT that it is still Flu Season, GET YOUR FLU SHOT. Hope to eventually have just one vaccine for both covid and flu.
– REMEMBER to focus on your heart this month and especially on Valentine’s Day.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Charity Segment

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TOOLS FOR TOMORROW w/ Andrea Hecht, Ex., Dir. and Judith Antonio, Pres. re:
– REPORT on mission statement: Tools for Tomorrow is an after-school arts and literacy program of art, music, writing and theater. It’s for children 8 to 11 in the public schools.
– REPORT that they are in 17 schools throughout the Valley. Teachers are paid. There are 500 students in the Fall.
– DISCUSSION that they have an On-Line Class.
– DISCUSSION that they have a Theater Class.
– DISCUSSION that they want to “reach”, “teach” and “inspire” the children thru the arts.
– REPORT that they began in 1999 and are NOW back in the classroom.
– SAVE THE DATE: Feb., 27 @ the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. “A Night At The Moulin Rouge”. Children will perform, great dinner, silent auction.
– DISCUSSION of their other events. i.e. Wreaths.
– (contact info: www.toolsfortomorrow.org.and (760) 601-3954).

Andrea and Judith

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Steinway Riverside Segment

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STEINWAY SOCIETY RIVERSIDE w/ Ruth Moir, Founder and CEO re;
– REPORT on the Mission Statement; Bring music into the schools for children who wouldn’t have any culture otherwise.
– DISCUSSION that Ruth has been bringing music to children for over 60 years. She played guitar, piano and her voice.
– HOLD THE DATE: Their Gala Feb., 19 @ 11 AM. “Bravo!!! Children In Music” Honoring Jimmy “Fitz” Fitzgerald and emceed by Miss Joey English @ the Classic Club. Tix are $160.
– DISCUSSION of the entertainment by children; classical, jazz. Jean Turner is the musical director.
– (contact info; www.steinwayriverside.org and (760) 341-4130.)

Ruth

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Animal Segment

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ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz (w/ fur baby Brenna), Jarred Ellis.
– REPORT on the 3rd Annual “Have A Heart for Homeless Pets” fundraiser in February. All monies benefit “No Kill” Shelter and Foster Program. $5,000. Goal. 1. Donate in person @ one of their shelters. 2. Donate @ the “120% Lino “ Store @ The Gardens on El Paseo. Adoption even there on Sunday Feb., 12 from 12 noon – 2 PM.
– REPORT on the 1st Friday Art Walk March 3; 4 PM – 7 PM. Jarred will be @ Coda Gallery collecting donations WITH WINE and a guest artists.
– REPORT on the monthly “Yappy Hours” the 2nd Thurs., of every month @ “Margaritaville” from 4 – 6 PM for a $20. Donation and all the wine you can drink.
– REPORT that they now have Ophthalmology services.
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)

LOVING ALL ANIMALS w/ Janet McAfee, animal advocate.
– REPORT on the impact Lindi Biggi has had on the animal community. She made rescue fun and brought the shelters together.
– REPORT on the needs of the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in the CV. In a remote area of Thousand Palms. On the corner of Petland Place and Rio Del Sol. 72-050 Pet Land Pl. 1,000 Palms. (contact info: www.rcdas.org and (760) 343-3644)
– REPORT that there are too many animals now and might have to euthanize some if support is not found.
– REPORT that help is really needed now.
– (contact info; www.lovingallanimals.org and (760) 834-7000).

Valerie and Jarred

Janet

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Francesca Bowyer re: American actress, author and journalist.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family, background and education.

young Francesca w/ her Mother