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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS

SWEET TREATS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Hurry before the resolutions kick in — Page 6 GINGERBREAD DREAMS AND HOLIDAY FEASTS AT GRAND PALMS BUFFET It took an astonishing number of ginger bread cookies composed of mindboggling pounds of dough, unbelievable amounts of royal icing, and numerous hours of dedicated work for a team of chefs to build the Gingerbread Hotel at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. The spectacular confection now on display in the Grand Palms Buffet at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is a stunning eight feet long replete with stacks of balconies and heaps colorful sweets. Guests are invited to visit the Gingerbread Hotel and see if they can figure out just how much went into bringing it to life. This sweet treat is so big it even has its own Twitter account: @GNGRbreadHotel.

“Our Grand Palms Buffet culinary team built a holiday gingerbread wonderland that is truly a feast for the eyes,” Executive Chef Leanne Kamekona says. “We welcome you to join us and look forward to making your holidays special here at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa.” Plan your holiday dining at Grand Palms Buffet where a Christmas Day feast will be found that day from 11am to 10 pm for $34.99 per person. New Year’s Eve brings a feast at the Grand Palms Buffet from 4 to 11pm that includes champagne, also for $34.99 per person. On these holidays, select from a cornucopia of festive options from the carving board, including slow roasted sea salt prime

rib, an herbed roasted tom turkey, mango glazed smoked ham, and leg of lamb dijionaise. Accompany your holiday meal with an appetizing variety of soups, salads, seafood and desserts; plus, an American bounty of options and tastes from around the world including Mexican, Asian, and Italian favorites. Besides these special holiday dining options, the Grand Palms Buffet is open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, 6 to 10 am; lunch on Mondays and Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm; weekly dinner specials on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 to 9 pm; Seafood Fridays, 4 to 10 pm; Prime rib/shrimp dinner on Saturdays, 4 to 10 pm;

and a champagne Sunday brunch, 11 am to 3 pm. Make your first stop the resort’s Paradise Rewards Club and never miss out on opportunities to play and save on your dining experience. Can you guess how many gingerbread cookies it took to build the Gingerbread Hotel at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa? How many pounds of icing hold it together? How many hours went into creating this sweet masterpiece? Learn about participating in sharing your answers to similar questions along with your photos and video about the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa’s Gingerbread Hotel at www.twitter.com/GNGRbreadHotel and on the Twitter app by searching @GNGRbreadHotel.

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Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.

Dream Palm Springs Commences construction with ceremonial groundbreaking on Amado Road.

Give cookies for Christmas: Easy four-ingredient peanut butter cookies

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Calendar of Events December 14-15 Gabriel Iglesias It is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 300,000,000 views. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 800-252-4499, morongocasinoresort.com

December 15-17 Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus Joyful Traditions The music will be a festive collection featuring all that is glorious with family and friends during the holidays. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4800, tickets.psmuseum.org

December 16 2017 Santa Paws 5K This event is a dog-loving fun run/ walk benefiting Guide Dogs of the Desert. Runners, walkers, strollers, doggies, come one - come all for a great morning filled with holiday cheer. American Legion Post, 400 North Balardo Road, Palm Springs. 760-413-6508, palmspringsmarathonrunners.org No Man’s Sky-Flying high over Hitler’s Reich This program is a tribute to the men who courageously flew and fought in peril, half frozen and five miles about the earth. The men of crew #136 were more than ordinary; they were extraordinary men doing an extraordinary job. This is the story of waist gunner Staff Sergeant Emerson Krieger and his 29 missions with the 849th Bomb Squadron. Presenter: R.C. Cline; flight exhibition follows

program, weather and mechanical issues permitting. Included with regular museum admission. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org An Evening with Clint Black The multi-million selling country megastar has charted more than 30 hits, including 22 that reached No. 1. Black’s first single in 1989, “A Better Man,” went to number one, making him the first new male country artist in 15 years to have a number one hit with a debut song. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, England The group has been praised for its consistently “thrilling” and “outstanding” performances worldwide. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert. 760-346-2698, dfom.orgvu Bill Cunliffe Jazz Big Band Come out and enjoy world class jazz music at the Jazz for Jazz lovers concert series. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com

December 19 Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour This holiday tradition brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special seasonal. Celebrated saxophonist Koz will be joined by three special guests, David Benoit, Rick Braun and Peter White, to perform their hits and jam lively arrangements of seasonal favorites. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

December 14, 2017

Bingo at Mizell

The Hottest Bingo Game in Town!

Win Prizes and Cash!! Monday at Mizell Senior Center is the place to be if you love playing Bingo. Mizell Bingo features 10 regular Bingo

games along with special games that include Triple Bingo, Double Action, Odd Coverall, and Even Coverall. You can win great prizes and even cash in our games! So, grab your favorite dauber and put on your bingo shoes and get on over to Mizell for our Monday Bingo. Cash prizes and gift certificates. Members: $7.00 for a set of 10 sheets (6 bingo cards per sheet) Non-Members: $12.00 for a set of 10 sheets (6 bingo cards per sheet)Card sales begin at 12:00 noon. Early Bird Game at 12:50pm, doors open and card sales begin at 12:00pm; sales end at 12:50pm; regular games begin at 1:00pm. For more information, call Mizell at 760-323-5689. 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs

Everyday Objects Whether you are shopping for Christmas or Hanukkah you may want to visit Tiffany’s Web site this year, suggests the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. They may have just what you are looking for; items such as a ball of yarn that will set you back a mere $9,000. Actually it is a ball of sterling silver that looks like yarn only shinier. Too pricey? They also have

a $300 yo-yo that is also made of silver and a gold plated sippy straw that sells for $350 that are bound to please the most discerning children on your list. The nation’s premier purveyor of luxury goods calls their collection Everyday Objects. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

New for Christmas Not everyone wants to be trendy, particularly at Christmas time, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. As one frustrated shopper tweeted recently: “The upsidedown Christmas tree is exactly why I don’t bother to keep up with trends - it looks ridiculous.” No kidding-upsidedown Christmas trees are all the rage for some people this Christmas and stores are catering to the demand. In fact,

Target department stores are selling them for as much as $1,000. It turns out, however, that the topsy-turvy trees for the holidays are not a whim of some self-proclaimed fashionista; they are a centuries old tradition in some Eastern European countries. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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• Breaking & Entering, 65500 Block Acoma Av, Rancho Mirage. • Breaking & Entering, 1000 Block E Ramon Rd, Cathedralcity. • Theft, 400 Block E Amado Rd, Cathedral City.

December 6

• Breaking & Entering, 65800 Block Mission Lakes Blvd, Rancho Mirage. • Theft of Vehicle, 67900 Block Hacienda Av, Rancho Mirage. • Theft, 500 Block S Farrell Dr, Cathedral City.

December 5

• Assault, 46000 Block Oasis St, La Quinta. • Assault, 3800 Block Calle De Carlos, Cathedral City. • Breaking & Entering, 66500 Block Yucca Dr, Rancho Mirage. • Drugs, 900 Block Calle Paul, Cathedral City. • Robbery, 66600 Block 3rd St, Rancho Mirage. • Theft from Vehicle, 77500 Block Varner Rd, Palm Desert.

December 4

• Breaking & Entering, 1400 Block E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs. • Breaking & Entering, 200 Block Sunset Way, Cathedral City. • Theft, 63900 Block 20th Av, Palm Springs • Theft of Vehicle, 400 Block Twin Palms Dr, Cathedral City.

December 3

• Assault, 52100 Block Calle Camacho, Coachella. • Assault, 200 Block S Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City. • Breaking & Entering, 300 Block S Patencio Rd, Palm Springs. • Theft from Vehicle, 83100 Block Avenue 50, La Quinta.

December 2

• Assault, 300 Block N Indian, Palm Springs. • Assault, 4800 Block Icon Way, Cathedral City. • Breaking & Entering, 2800 Block Calle Arandas, Palm Springs. • Breaking & Entering, 1000 Block N Farrell Dr, Cathedral City. • Theft, 83800 Block Corte Solis, Coachella.

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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • Trying to open a stuck jar? Tap the sides of the lid on the counter or floor on all sides, and the jar will magically open. Try it! • “Every year, we host a Christmas party. To make the house more accessible, and to make guests more comfortable, we put little tags on the door to the bathroom and whichever room we are using to hold coats, etc. I close all the other doors, so when a guest walks down the hall, they can easily figure out what door leads where. No more confused people looking for the restroom.” – Arianna B. in Michigan • Invest in a meat thermometer this gift-giving season. Food safety is important, but really, why guess when the technology is so easy and accurate? • “Since we start cooking Christmas dinner almost as soon as we get up on Christmas morning, I noticed that the kids seemed to be breakfasting on cookies exclusively. Last year, while we were waiting for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve, I put out boxes of cereal, bowls, spoons and a pitcher for milk. I also bought a fruit tray, which I just put out in the morning. The kids ate a proper breakfast, and I still had the kitchen to myself to start preparations. It worked great!” –Sharon L. in Florida • To keep beverages ice-cold for your party, just save a 2-liter soda bottle or a rinsed half-gallons milk jug. Fill most of the way with water and freeze. At party time, nestle sodas, beers or water bottles around these mega ice blocks to chill drinks. • For fun-and-colorful cloth napkins, try using bandanas. They add a bright and fancy touch to your table setting. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

December 14, 2017

Social Security Matters

“Ask Rusty” - Computing Spousal Benefits Dear Rusty: I read an article today, which talked about how one spouse’s benefits should be 50% of the other spouse’s and about something called a “spousal boost”. I do not make 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit and am wondering if I qualify for this “spousal boost.” Signed: Feeling Cheated Dear Feeling Cheated: Oh, so many times I have seen written that “a low income spouse gets one half of the other spouse’s benefit,” or something similar to that. Unfortunately this is a very misleading oversimplification of Social Security’s spousal benefit rules. To illustrate, we need to start with a few definitions: First, all Social Security benefits start with an eligible worker’s Primary Insurance Amount, or “PIA”. The PIA is the amount that a worker is gets at their full retirement age (FRA). Retirement benefits (what the worker gets) and spousal benefits (what a lower-earning or no-earning spouse gets) are both reduced if the benefit is started before full retirement age. For ease of discussion, let’s assume here that the husband is the higherearning spouse (it could easily be the other way around) and that the husband’s PIA is $2000. To show how spousal benefits work let’s use a couple of different scenarios: If the wife was a stay at home Mom who is not eligible for her

own Social Security retirement benefits because her lifetime career was running the household, raising the kids, and caring for elderly parents, she would get ½ of the husband’s PIA if (and only if) her spousal benefit started at her FRA. If it started any earlier than that it would be reduced to as little as 35% of the husband’s PIA if the spousal benefit started at age 62 and the wife’s FRA is 66. The portion of her husband’s PIA that the wife is entitled to is reduced by a fraction of a percent for each month before her FRA that the benefit starts. Example at age 62 with an FRA of 66: Instead of 50% of husbands PIA, wife gets 35%, or $700 (instead of $1000). If, instead, the wife is eligible for her own Social Security retirement benefits because she worked enough years, but she took some years off for family purposes and has a smaller PIA of $750, her spousal benefit is computed somewhat differently. The wife’s PIA is compared to one half of her husband’s PIA to arrive at a “spousal boost” - an amount that will be added to her own retirement benefit if her spousal benefit starts at her full retirement age. In this example, half of the husband’s PIA ($1000) minus the wife’s PIA ($750) equals $250. If the wife’s spousal benefit starts at or after her full retirement age, the full $250 will be added to her own retirement benefit. But if her spousal benefit starts earlier, the $250 will

be reduced by a fraction of a percent for each month taken early. To illustrate: Taken at age 62 with an FRA of 66, the wife’s retirement benefit would be reduced by 25% for early retirement and she would get $562. If her spousal benefit starts (her husband starts his retirement benefit) when she is 66, the full “spousal boost” will be added to her reduced retirement benefit and her new benefit would be $812 ($562 plus $250). But if the spousal benefit starts before her FRA, say at age 65, the spousal boost will be reduced to about $229 (about an 8.3% reduction) making her total benefit $791. Which is, again, less than one-half of the husband’s PIA. Essentially, a low-earning (or no-earning) spouse gets half of the higher-earning spouse’s Primary insurance Amount only if the spousal benefit starts at their full retirement age - otherwise it will be less than 50%. And this is why the blanket statement “a low income spouse gets one half of the other spouse’s benefit” is a very misleading oversimplification of how spousal benefits work. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. Furthermore, the AMAC Foundation and its staff do not provide legal or accounting services. The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.org.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: What was the former name of the country Burkina Faso? 2. MEDICAL: What common malady would you be suffering from if you had ephelides? 3. ASTRONOMY: Where is the SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) Institute located? 4. MOVIES: What country was the film “The Killing Fields” about? 5. LITERATURE: In what 20th-century novel did the Gamekeeper Oliver Mellors appear? 6. MUSIC: Which 1960s-70s band was associated with brothers John and Tom Fogerty? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What type of liquor drink is Courvoisier? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president popularized the phrase “the buck stops here”? 9. U.S. STATES: Which of state’s nicknam is The Bay State? 10. MYTHOLOGY: What Greek goddess was believed to possess a universal remedy? © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 13

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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

Walking in Winter Walking is one of the best exercises seniors can do. It helps with depression, blood pressure, mental acuity, muscle strength, bone mass, joint support, balance and more. For some of us, however, walking outdoors can be a problem now that cold weather has arrived. Along with freezing temperatures, snow and ice on sidewalks can be treacherous. There are ways around that, however. You only need to think of indoor places that are big enough. ￭ If you live near a big mall, ask if earlymorning walking is allowed. Not only will it be climate-controlled, but the floors are flat and many have benches along the way. ￭ Is there a gym with an indoor track near you, or a rec center? How about the high school’s gym or the hallways before or after school? Or a large business complex, or bigbox store? If nothing else, take a few extra laps around the grocery store’s outermost aisles. ￭ What you need to get started: a couple friends and sturdy shoes. Carry your cellphone in an interior pocket and wear a hat until you get warmed up from being outside. Don’t walk with your hands in your pocket, though, because that changes your balance. ￭ You also need motivation. That’s where friends can come in. If you’re expected at a certain place at a certain time, or if the walking group shows up at your door to collect you, you’re more likely to go than if you try to motivate yourself. ￭ If you absolutely have no nearby indoor places to walk, ask your library if they have indoor walking exercise videos. You can walk right at home. Ask your doctor if a 30-minute walk each day would be appropriate for you, or maybe one hour three times a week. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

Religious Directory † BERMUDA DUNES

† LA QUINTA

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 40840 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes, 855-474-0101, lds.org

Cornerstone Covenant Church 78150 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-771-9888, cornerstonehome.org

Congregation Beth Shalom 79733 Country Club Drive, Bermuda Dunes, 760-200-3636, congregationbethshalom.net The Garden Fellowship 79733 Country Club Dr, Bermuda Dunes, 760-360-0686, thegardenfellowship.com

† CATHEDRAL CITY Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-2077 Glory of God Ministries 67399 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268

† COACHELLA Islamic Society of Coachella 84650 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-7609, cvmosque.com Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204

La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org Family Heritage Church 78998 Miles Avenue, La Quinta 760-345-0355, familyheritagechurch.com Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101, shadowrockchurch.com

† PALM SPRINGS Ajalon Baptist Church 433 West Tramway Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0313, ajalonbaptistchurch.org Desert Chapel 630 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-2772, desertchapel.org First Baptist Church 588 Rosa Parks Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2650, firstbaptistpalmsprings.org Church of St. Paul in the Desert 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs 760-320-7488, stpaulsps.org Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 South Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112, palmspringsadventistchurch.com

† PALM DESERT Calvary Chapel Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9058, calvarychapelpalmdesert.com

† DESERT HOT SPRINGS

Hope Lutheran Church 45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-1273, hopelutheran.church

United Methodist Church 66735 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5528, umcdhs.org

Champion Life Church 72745 CA-111, Palm Desert 760-835-3700, thechampionlife.org

First Baptist Church 66272 First St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5335, fcbcdeserthotsprings.org Christian Center 66511 8th St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5076, christiancenterdhs.org

† INDIAN WELLS Southwest Church 44175 Washington Stree, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com

† INDIO Apostolic Church of Indio 46601 Vargas Road, Indio 760-342-4199, apostolicchurchofindio.com First Baptist Church 82490 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-342-6299, firstbaptistindio.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 81870 Avenue 48, Indio 760-775-3611, lds.org Coachella Valley Christian Church 50100 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-1229, cvchristianchurch.com Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org

The Journey Baptist Church 43400 Warner Trailer, Palm Desert 760-345-8505, journeypd.com Palm Desert-Oasis SDA Church 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-0809, adventistfaith.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 72960 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0437, lds.org

† RANCHO MIRAGE JPL Bible Church 39001 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7474, jplbiblechurch.com Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org

† THOUSAND PALMS Hope Community SDA Church 31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 760-408-5998, hccsda.org Faith Community Church 31130 Plantation Dr, Thousand Palms 760-902-9287, faithcommunitychurch.us

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“A Best Place for Snowbirds this Winter” Expedia identified cities across the nation that have pleasing temperatures and offer a unique allure. Palm Springs stood out on this list for being a desert haven boasting an average high of 71° F in January and listed Palm Springs as one of the 20 Best Places for Snowbirds this Winter.

The annoyance of commuting The frustrations of commuting to work in heavy traffic apparently forced a driver in China recently to take matters into his own hands, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Security cameras caught him repainting the arrows on the road in a way that would allow him to avoid the traffic on his way to work. He told a

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reporter from a local newspaper: “I saw that the straight lane was always packed with cars, while the lane that turns left has a lot of space. I thought changing the signs would make my commute smoother.” The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Commuting to work can be a hassle When temperatures drop below freezing, drivers face the danger of skidding on icy roads. However, on a recent frigid morning in the U.K. recently, commuters discovered there was more to fear than the ice, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Police throughout England reported that the country’s car thieves were out in droves. In fact, car owners who popped indoors while their motors

were running to de-ice their windshields were calling in to report car thefts at an alarming rate of one every five minutes. It is difficult, at best, to “hot wire” new cars; you need a key. As one wag put it: “to car thieves, frosty mornings are a Christmas gift.” The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Sweet Treats for The Holidays Hurry before the resolutions kick in

By Alison Elsner One of the merriest parts of the holiday season is the abundance of delicious treats. This is also one of the most challenging times of the year for those of us watching our diets and our A1C levels. But, as they say, everything in moderation, which is why we have to take advantage of these fun and festive edible delights while they are here for a limited period of time, usually just through Christmas or New Year’s. Some of the most visually appealing and creative holiday concoctions show up on the Starbuck’s menu each year. Their frothy, creamy coffee drinks have become cultural staples, immediately signaling in our mind’s eye that it’s time for Christmas carols, gift wrapping and dashing through the snow (not here in the desert, but you get the idea). Favorites include Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte and the new Toasted White Chocolate Mocha…pure liquid decadence, with plenty of fresh whipped cream on top. Also returning for the holidays, the famous coffee company serves up Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte and the low calorie (yes, really) Holiday Spice Flat White.

Chewable options include the colorful Candy Cane Whoopie Pie, Snowman and Polar Bear Cake Pops and the ever-popular Cranberry Bliss Bars, made with a blondie cake base topped with sweet cream cheese icing, tart dried cranberries and white orange drizzle. Research (in my own personal lab) shows that these are delicious and somewhat addictive. Starbuck’s has locations all over the Coachella Valley, with the newest store in downtown Palm Springs at the Kimpton Rowan Hotel at 100 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Other bustling Starbuck’s locations include the ones at 73520 El Paseo in Palm Desert (at San Pablo) and 74600 Deep Canyon (at Highway 111) on the border between Palm Desert and Indian Wells (starbucks.com). Once your sugar spike subsides, and maybe after a nap, you may want to head over to Trader Joe’s, which has an impressive display of tempting goodies, themed for the holidays. Think about stocking up on some Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s (they’re Oreos with crunchy candy cane bits inside) or Peppermint Joe-Joe’s Ice Cream, cartons of fresh Egg-Nog, Gingerbread Molasses

Cookie Dough and Cranberry Chèvre (yes, goat cheese with cranberry preserves, and yes, it’s real and it’s spectacular). If you are specifically looking for breakfast ideas, Trader Joe’s also has Peppermint Hot Chocolate, soft baked drizzled Gingerbread Oat Bars, Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing and Winter Wassail, a warm and welcoming beverage that blends apple, black currant and lemon juices infused with holiday spices and orange peel. And finally, if it’s gifts that you seek, you can never go wrong in picking up a few classic Dark Chocolate Oranges, wrapped in their trademark orange foil, segmented and ready for nibbling. Trader Joe’s is located at 67720 E. Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City, and there’s also a store at 44250 Town Center Way in Palm Desert (traderjoes.com). If you’re really going to splurge, keep in mind that The Cheesecake Factory introduces their Peppermint Bark Cheesecake during the holidays. This recipe starts with white chocolate cheesecake swirled with chunks of chocolate peppermint bark, topped with white chocolate mousse

and finished with chopped peppermint. Who said we can’t have dessert for dinner? Fortunately, we have a Cheesecake Factory right here in our collective back yard, at the River at Rancho Mirage, located at 71800 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage (thecheesecakefactory.com). One of the most classic holiday destinations for sweets is See’s Candy, going stronger than ever after 90 years. Holiday periods are among the most active for the booming business, understandably so with dozens of beautifully packaged fresh chocolates and unique candies. Limited inventories of Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Egg Nog and White Mint Truffles top the list of holiday favorites. The Holiday Holly Box is a tantalizing mix of chocolates and variety in a cute little red and green box, perfect for a gift (to yourself). The limited edition Maple Cashew Brittle is also rich and flavorful. Assorted Hanukkah lollypops, gift packs and candy bars make for a complete celebration. Other irresistible Christmas packs include the Fudge Assortment, Winter Trees Gift Pack, Poinsettia Keepsake Tin, Wreath Keepsake Tin and Christmas Memories Box. While you’re shopping for your “friends”, be sure to pick up individual snacks to keep your energy up, especially a Dark Chocolate Butter Treat with a bright green tree on top or a Marshmallow Tree covered in rich milk chocolate…all in the name of quality control, of course. Hit up our local See’s at 144 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs or at Westfield Palm Desert on Highway 111 and Town Center Way. You can also order online (sees.com). By the way, for those of you love traditional fruitcake but are afraid to admit it, Costco’s Kirkland has some of the best anywhere, reasonably priced at around $18 each and chock full of nuts, candied fruits and gooey stuff. But hurry, because this product really does fly off the shelves. Costco is located at 72800 Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage (costco.com). If you’ve been keeping a “binge bucket list”, this is probably one of the best times to break it out of the file cabinet and put it to immediate use. After all, what are New Year’s resolutions for?

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The 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival The SPIFF announced it will present Saoirse Ronan with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for her performance in Lady Bird at its annual Film Awards Gala. Ronan joins previously announced 2018 honorees Timothée Chalamet, Gal Gadot, Holly Hunter, Allison Janney, Gary Oldman, Sam Rockwell and The Shape of Water. The Film

Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Tuesday, January 2nd at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 2–15, 2018. For more information, call us at 760-778-8979 visit www.psfilmfest.org 1700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 3, Palm Springs

Have a yen for ramen noodles? The slurping sounds you make when you’re sucking down a bowl of ramen noodles can be quite disconcerting. But, now there’s a way to avoid embarrassment when visiting your favorite Japanese eatery. The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] reports that a Japanese company is selling ramen forks that detect the slurping and cover it up

with an apparently more pleasant noise. This miracle of modern technology costs just about 15,000 yen [$130], allowing you to enjoy your noodles without unwanted sideways glances from other diners. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

He had the munchies He was hungry. It was late. The guy behind the counter was asleep. So, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], the customer made his own bacon cheesesteak melt sandwich. It happened recently at a Waffle House restaurant in West Columbia, SC in the

wee hours of the morning. The guy, who was a bit tipsy but who was not a thief, came back later the same day to pay for his meal. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Dream Palm Springs Commences Construction with Ceremonial Groundbreaking on Amado Road

169-room hotel to anchor downtown Palm Springs with late 2019 opening. Developed by Selene International, in partnership with Dream Hotel Group, Dream Palm Springs will be a driving force in the ongoing revitalization of downtown Palm Springs. Located on the corner of Amado Road and Calle Alvarado, adjacent to the Convention Center, the 169-room hotel pairs executive architect Oswaldo D. Lopez with Hirsch Bender Associates (HBA) for design and is expected to open with 30 private residences, multiple experiential dining and nightlife venues and more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space in late 2019. The groundbreaking ceremony for this exciting $100 million development took place Tuesday, November 28, 2017 and featured Mayor Robert Moon as keynote speaker, as well as key members of the Dream team, developer Lauri Kibby and Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein, among others. The opening of Dream Palm Springs is part of a larger economic development plan for the city of Palm Springs. With more visitors in recent history, the city is experiencing unprecedented economic growth. Dream Palm Springs is expected to generate tax revenue and create new jobs, while also offering the growing residential and business communities a new reason to work

and play in the neighborhood surrounding downtown Palm Springs. “The Palm Springs Convention Center is a major economic driver in our city, and Dream Palm Springs is an extraordinary lodging, dining and meeting venue that will provide a tremendous attraction to highend convention business,” said Mayor Robert Moon. “In addition, the residential component of the Dream Hotel complex is a brilliant and innovative concept that will make available luxury primary or secondary residences that have the convenience of onsite hotel services.” “We are excited to welcome the Dream brand of Hospitality to Palm Springs,” added Scott White, President and CEO of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The unique style and experience of Dream Palm Springs will be a wonderful addition to our destination and will elevate our ability to attract the modern traveler for years to come.” Joining Mayor Moon today were Selene developer Lauri Kibby; Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein; Mayor Pro-Tem Ginny Foat and City Councilmember Geoff Kors. Dream Palm Springs 450 N. Calle Alvarado, Palm Springs For more information, please visit Dreamhotels.com

BrainTeaser I’m as small as an ant, as big as a whale. I’ll approach like a breeze, but can come like a gale. By some I get hit, but all have shown fear. I’ll dance to the music, though I can’t hear. Of names I have many, of names I have one. I’m as slow as a snail, but from me you can’t run. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 15

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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

Give Cookies for Christmas

Freshly baked cookies are a wonderful holiday gift. Hosting family and friends for a cookie exchange party is a great way to start a new holiday tradition and get a variety of baked goods and some new recipes without spending much money. A cookie exchange party also is an inexpensive way to entertain because the cookies provided by your guests are the centerpiece of the party, and everyone leaves with a variety of cookies as a parting gift. You also can host a cookie bake and exchange party. Since everyone is so busy, buying good quality cookie mixes and having the guests stir them up, bake and decorate them can become a party activity. The first cookie exchange party started more than 70 years ago. It was usually a social event for women and was extremely popular with women’s clubs and church groups. Each person baked one or two dozen of their favorite cookies and exchanged one with each person in attendance. The party also offered a wonderful way to collect the personal stories behind the cookies. Sharing stories also acts as an ice-breaker and a way for guests to get to know each other. Here are a few tips for hosting a cookie party exchange, plus a great recipe for my mother’s Peanut Butter Cookies. ￭ Invite eight to 12 people for the

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best variety of cookies and conversation. Traditionally, everyone attending brings a dozen of one kind of cookie, squares or candies for each of the other people in attendance, plus one dozen for themselves and an extra dozen for the “sample plate.” Since this would require a huge amount of baking, I suggest that each person bring three dozen cookies: two dozen to exchange and a dozen for sample plate. Although each guest might not get one of each cookie to take home, this makes the event more of a real party, as your guests won’t feel pressured to turn their kitchens into a bakery. Suggest that they wrap each dozen they are bringing separately. ￭ Send invitations by email or regular mail a few weeks ahead of the party. Specify a start and end time for your party. Send email reminders a week ahead of time. Remind guests

to bring a large container so that they can take their cookie assortment home. ￭ Avoid duplication of cookies/recipes by asking guests to RSVP and tell you about the cookies that they will bring. You might want to suggest selecting a recipe that has a special family meaning or one that is traditional to their background. This is a great way to learn about the traditions and recipes of other cultures and ethnic groups. ￭ Ask each guest to bring a copy of their recipe to pass around with a little information about the origin or memory associated with the cookie. Having a list of the ingredients also ensures that people with food allergies can protect their health. ￭ If the cookies or candies have been frozen, label them “Previously Frozen.” ￭ Set a beautiful table and arrange all the cookies as the guests arrive. ￭ Create separate sample cookie and exchange cookie areas -- either ends of a table or on separate small tables. Keep each recipe on its own plate. ￭ Design the table or areas in a layout that provides easy access to the treats from all sides. ￭ Eating sweets induces thirst! Have self-serve pitchers of ice and sparkling water on hand along with warm and cool drinks, cups, plates and napkins. This is a gathering where you can make your own rules and traditions, like baking these Easy Four-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies every year. Relax, and don’t forget to enjoy your own party!

Easy Four-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies ￭ 1 cup sugar, plus 3 tablespoons for sprinkling ￭ 1 cup peanut butter ￭ 1 egg ￭ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 350 F, and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir all four ingredients together until smooth. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place pre-rolled cookies on your cookie sheet about 1-inch apart. Press down with the back of a fork and then press again from the opposite direction to form a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 10 minutes, turn cookie sheet and continue baking for another 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Cool cookies on sheet pan for 1-2 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Makes 12-15 cookies. Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF DECEMBER 11, 2017 BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of right and wrong sometimes causes you to come into conflict with others. But you invariably come out ahead.

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you’re due for all that effort you put in to get that project off the ground. A new challenge emerges after the 15th.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) Watch out for distractions that could cause delays and leave you running twice as fast to finish your work by the 15th. Then go ahead and have fun.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) You’re still charging full steam ahead on the job -- and that’s fine. But take time to share the joy of preparing for the upcoming holidays with folks you love.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) You might prefer to work on current tasks on your own. But be open to a potentially useful suggestion from someone who admires you and wants to help.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) A former detractor resists joining your ranks just yet. Give him or her time to learn more about what you’re doing. Meanwhile, devote more time to friends and family.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) Avoid rushing full gallop into that volunteer project without knowing what’s expected of you. Take things a step at a time as you begin to find your way.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Be careful not to be goaded into a tiff by someone who might be looking for a fight. Remain cool as you make your exit. Be assured that others will rally to your support.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) Good news: You should begin to feel more comfortable expressing your emotions. This will go a long way in helping you with that personal situation.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) Kudos on getting the well-deserved Lion’s share of the rewards for a job well-done. Now you can take a breather from your workaday duties and spend time with your family.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) An old friend gives confusing signals. Best advice: Don’t assume that things will necessarily work themselves out. Ask questions and demand straight answers.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) You enjoy a quick spurt of renewed energy just in time to meet that upcoming deadline. A potentially romantic situation looms. How it develops will be up to you.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) A new relationship needs time to develop. Be careful not to let your emotions flood your natural sense of caution. Meanwhile, check out that new job offer. © 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Desert Films Society presentation “Tamara” The Desert Film Society presents ‘Tamara’ on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Doors open at 9:30 am with film introduction at 9:50 am, film will start at 10 am. Complimentary refreshments. Free to Desert Film Society Members, $15 at the door. Q&A follows the film. Expected guess: Elia Schneider- Director and Writer; Joel Novoa – Second Unit Director and Screenwriter. Some dreams are harder won than others. Teo, a successful law student at the University of Paris, with a great job awaiting him, was also realizing a dream of transitioning to a woman. Recalled to Venezuela by a family tragedy, Teo must put

all his dreams on hold in order to help his mother. TAMARA explores the journey of Teo Almanza, a transgender, who is in search of her true identity. The film is inspired by the life and struggles of Tomas Mariano Adrian Hernandez, now Tamara Adrian. In 2015, she was the first transgender person to become a Member of Parliament in Venezuela. Additional information: 760-770-0507 http://www.desertfilmsociety.com Desert Film Society is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) Organization Palm Springs Camelot Theatres, 2300 E Baristo Road, Palm Springs.

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If Jeremy Van Ert didn’t have bad luck going for him, he wouldn’t have any luck at all, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Van Ert apparently lost track of time when he stopped by a local convenience store in Marshfield, WI. He wound up locked up in the shop’s beer cooler when the store closed around midnight. He was set free the next morning just in time to get picked up by police who locked him up again.

He was charged with not paying for all the beer and malt liquor he consumed in the cooler overnight. He also was charged with violating his parole. Turns out he had a previous arrest and one of the conditions of his parole banned him from consuming alcohol. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Mizell Movies of the Week Free for Everyone! Mizell will be highlighting the movies of Kevin Costner. Movie of the Week is every Thursday at 10:00am. The Movies are free and so is the popcorn!! Stop by and enjoy a movie. This is a great way to catch-up on some classic movies and enjoy meeting new friends at Mizell. December 21 - Rumor Has It (2005) Sarah travels to her sister's wedding, where her grandmother reveals that Sarah's mother cheated on her father just days before they married. The plot thickens when Sarah hears her family was the real-life inspiration for the

Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue”

film The Graduate. Starring: Kevin Costner ~ Jennifer Aniston ~ Shirley MacLaine December 28 - Swing Vote (2008) On Election Day, the eyes of the nation fall on a beer-swigging couch potato named Bud Johnson, who through a quirk of fate finds himself in the position of being able to singlehandedly choose the next American president. Starring: Kevin Costner ~ Madeline Carroll ~ Paula Patton For information, call Mizell at 760-323-5689. 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs.

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Cecil: Schnauzer , Adult, Male Hello, everyone. My name is Cecil and I’m a male Schnauzer mix who’s about 5 years old. I weigh about 20 pounds and. my coat is gray and white. My coat had to be shaved because it was so unkempt and matted. When it grows in, I’ll start looking more and more like a Schnauzer and you’ll really see how good-looking I am. My girlfriend and best friend, Cutie, thinks I’m quite handsome even now! Cutie and I were found wandering the streets of Coachella and a very kind person brought us to Pet Rescue. Cutie and I are in love and must stay together. We can’t be separated because we’re so bonded and she’s the love of my life. I would be very upset if I didn’t have my Cutie with me and I know she would be just as upset if she didn’t have me. We need

that special person who understands that and would be willing to provide both of us with our forever home. Could that special person be you? I’m also a real sweet guy who loves to be held and petted. I blossom when that happens and I love to kiss the person who does that to me. You can ask Cutie and she’ll tell you what a great kisser I am! I’m also a bit energetic and I love being given space to exercise–Cutie enjoys that too. We could also all take walks together! That would be fun, don’t you think? Please come visit me and Cutie to see if we’d all make a great team together. I’m neutered, small, adoptable, microchipped, and up-to-date with my vaccinations. Looking forward to meeting you! –Xoxo Your “Me and Cutie Forever” Cecil

www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella 760-398-7722 petrescuecenter@gmail.com

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Celebrate the Holiday with a Christmas Day Feast at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

This Christmas Day, the acclaimed chefs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will prepare a feast to remember for guests of every age to enjoy. Three of the resort’s seven restaurants will offer dining specials on Sunday, December 25th so make plans to celebrate the holiday with friends and family at the resort’s Fresh Grill Buffet, POM or at The Bistro. The Bistro will celebrate Christmas with a delicious entrée of veal loin scallopini and Florida rock shrimp Imperial. A garlic-herb potato raft, sautéed asparagus and a lemon-Dijon beurre blanc accompany this premium

cut of veal for $38. The Bistro opens for dinner at 5pm and will also be offering its regular menu. There will also be a Christmas day special in POM of herb-grilled New Zealand lamb chops and crab-stuffed jumbo shrimp. Accompanying this dish is aged cheddar whipped potatoes, roasted vegetables, rosemary-mint demi glace and garlic-citrus butter sauce for $36. POM’s Christmas hours are from 6am until 2am and the restaurant’s regular menu will also be available. At the Fresh Grill Buffet, get the holiday started with Christmas Brunch

from 10am to 3:30pm. Breakfast specialties will include omelets cooked to order, eggs Benedict, smoked bacon, country sausage, apple pancakes, and almond French toast. Christmas Dinner will be served all day and will include an array of soups and salads including grilled chicken and shrimp Caesar salad, arugula and baby spinach with strawberries, Baja style shrimp cocktail, wild cream of mushroom soup and seafood jambalaya. Guests can also enjoy succulent meats from the carving station including roast prime rib of beef, honey-Dijon baked Virginia

ham and maple-glazed turkey breast. Fresh Grill Buffet will also include delectable choices like jumbo shrimp cocktail, Alaskan snow crab legs, Norwegian smoked salmon and poached Canadian mussels. There will be a variety of Chef’s specialties including grilled to order New York strip steaks, baked filet of salmon Florentine with Piccata sauce, roasted leg of lamb stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and roasted red peppers, corn bread stuffing with maple-roasted sausage, and candied sweet potatoes. Guests will need to save some room for a trip to the extensive dessert bar. There, diners will enjoy Fantasy Springs’ Famous Chocolate Fountain surrounded by a huge selection of cakes and pastries, warm bread pudding, yule logs, bananas Foster, and, of course, Christmas cookies! The dessert bar will also feature many delicious sugar-free confections. With large, open seating arrangements, the Fresh Grill Buffet is the perfect place for groups and families, as well as for smaller parties for the Christmas holiday or for any holiday. Fresh Grill Buffet is open from 10am to 3:30pm for brunch on Christmas day and from 3:30pm to 9pm for Christmas Dinner. The cost is $31.99 for adults and $15.99 for children. Reservations are recommended at Bistro and POM and may be made via telephone at (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio.

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