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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HAND SANITIZER

While proper hand washing with soap and water is best, Joslyn member Dr. Alfred Bloch recommends making a Purell equivalent from a mixture of 99% alcohol and aloe vera gel. Do not use easily available 60% alcohol.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTIOR Since suspending onsite services on March 17, we sure miss our members and look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible. However, there is still a lot happening — exercise classes, a daily variety show, educational classes, and other activities - on our Facebook page. If you are a Facebook member, please “like” The Joslyn Center’s page. If you are not but would like keep active and engaged, please visit www.facebook.com/joslyncenter. This provides limited access so if you like what you see, you can join Facebook, “like” our page, and enjoy our online programs. Even though our onsite programs and activities are now “virtual,” we still wanted to keep in touch with this newsletter and to let you know about our Special Delivery letter writing initiative – sending cards and letters to our homebound Meals on Wheels recipients. This is an idea for those of you who do not use the internet and would like to brighten our clients’ day. More information can be found on page 4. If you received a membership renewal, please renew your membership. We depend on members to help support the center and we want to be here in full operation when we can reopen. The Joslyn Center is continuing with essential programs including Meals on Wheels and Penny’s Pantry. A big thank you to our heroic volunteers who make sure homebound seniors receive their daily meal and that low-income seniors can access Penny’s Pantry food bank. If you can donate to the End Senior Hunger campaign to support these programs, please do! Our board of directors is working very hard to ensure that we can continue offering essential nutrition programs and online programs. They are making sure that we all emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever. From the board, staff, and dedicated volunteers; thank you for your support, stay well, and let us know if you need any assistance. We are just a phone call away.

Jack Newby Executive Director

END SENIOR HUNGER While we shelter in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Joslyn Center must also prepare for the HOT summer months. Our Meals on Wheels program doesn't stop; not for COVID-19 and not for 115-degree weather. Why? Because many seniors are home alone and unable to shop or cook for themselves. The Joslyn Center is the only source of a nutritious meal and friendly face for many. Please help those who depend on their Meals on Wheels delivery. We can't do it without YOU.

VISIT WWW.JOSLYNCENTER.ORG TO DONATE TODAY!

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FROM THE WELLNESS CENTER

The Joslyn Wellness Center remains available to help you if you are feeling stress and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic or other stress in your life. If you are worried, feeling down, lonely or confused we can help. If you are feeling anxious and unable to engage in activities to relieve your stress, we can help you find other ways to relieve stress that work for you.

If the challenges of everyday life are becoming harder to handle, the Joslyn Wellness Center is here to help with the Problem Solving Strategies counseling program. Also, if you are interested in our Brain Boot Camp class, watch for information on our Facebook page for an upcoming virtual class. We can provide you with the opportunity to take this popular class from the comfort of your own home.

If you are interested in the Joslyn Wellness Center programs, please give us a call today at 760-340-3220 x117 for an appointment or information.

Our counselors are happy to help!

GROCERY STORES WITH SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS

Gelson’s: 7:00am-8:00am 36101 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage Clark’s Nutrition: 8:00am-9:00am (Tuesday Only) 34175 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage Target: 8:00am-9:00am (Wednesdays Only) 72549 CA-111, Palm Desert 78935 CA-111, La Quinta Von’s: 6:00am-7:00am (Daily) All stores Stater Bros: 7:00am-8:00am 78630 CA-111, La Quinta Dollar General: 9:00am-10:00am (Daily) All stores Albertsons: 6:00am-7:00am (Daily) All stores Whole Foods: 7:00am-8:00am 44-459 Town Center Way, Palm Desert Jensen’s Stores: 7:00am-8:00am Monday & Thursday 99 Cent Stores: 7:00am-8:00am Tuesday & Thursday Costco: 8:00am-9:00am Tuesday-Thursday 78200 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert 79795 CA-111, La Quinta Grocery Stores with Home Delivery Volunteers can assist with creating and placing online orders, if needed • Vons- vons.com • Walmart- Walmart.com • Ralphs– Ralphs.com

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL SICK

If you think you have been exposed to COVID19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. For more information visit:

Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com/ Tenet/Desert Care Network https://desertcaredocs.com/ Eisenhower Health https://eisenhowerhealth.org/ COVID-19 Hotline: 760.837-8988

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

Please renew your Joslyn membership today! We rely on membership fees to provide many of our vital programs and services. Your membership support will help make sure we can serve you as soon as the health department allows us to open for on-site activities and services. Thank you!

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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS While our onsite programs and activities have been suspended, we are still offering opportunities to stay active and engaged online. GO4LIFE Go to The Joslyn Center’s YouTube channel, click on playlists and you’ll find workout videos. They are the same exercises that Mercedes teaches in class, but with a different instructor. CHAIR YOGA Visit our YouTube channel and you’ll find videos Cheryl created to keep your muscles moving and help reduce stress during this challenging time.

VIRTUAL LEARNING Learn, explore, and discover new things every day at Facebook.com/JoslynCenter TAP CLASS, MEDITATION, JOSLYN STRUMMERS If you'd like to be connected to these classes, contact Rebecca Ruffing, program director, at rebeccar@joslyncenter.org or call 760-340-3220, ext. 102.

JOSLYN CENTER LEGACY CIRCLE

Our heartfelt gratitude to The Legacy Circle for their deep commitment to The Joslyn Center. Their gift and generosity will live on forever.

J & D Bird Trust

Dr. Abram I. & Sylvia S. Chasens Endowment Fund*

Patty Newman Peter Rittenhouse

Mary Schneller Barbara Steffens

The Barbara Steffens Fund Bruce Berkemeier Bequest*

LeBlanc Family Trust* Merritt & Penny Joslyn Estate* Jennie S. Bohanova Estate*

What will your legacy be? Have you included

The Joslyn Center in your estate plans? For more information about the Legacy Circle contact

Jack Newby, 760-340-3220, ext.106

*In memoriam

JOSLYN CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND

The Joslyn Center has established an endowment fund at The Community Foundation of Riverside and San Bernardino. You can help support this fund through a simple charitable gift annuity or IRA rollover. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Paul Clowers (760-340-3220 ext. 107, paulc@joslyncenter.org) or Jack Newby (760-340-3220 ext.106, jackn@joslyncenter).

Merritt & Penny Joslyn Estate Primary Fund Establishment

The Auen Foundation

Founding Major Contributor

Arthur & Patty Newman Endowment Fund Contributors

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Monica & Paul Bambauer Pat Clinton Peter & Janice Cullen HD Cureton Mike & Dorothy Cuskelly Deko Marge Dodge John & Beverly Fitzgerald Frank Goldstin & Paul Clowers Trudi Greig Kristine Gula Gloria Guttman Jan Hawkins Janice Israelson & Marcy Clarke Paula Kennedy Judy Kinnamon Gladys Layne Robert & Peggy Leo

Arlene & James Lucchesi Blaine & Helen Mack Michael Mathews Les Modie & Steve Hanson Lee & Evonne Muse Ed & Kimberly Muzik Jack Newby & Pete Parker Gary & Linda Nugent Dick & Jan Oliphant Howard & Eileen Packer Bonnie Paul Edith Phillips Peter Rittenhouse Joe Staley Vinita Verghese & Dan Thelen Ed Walsh & Wayne Soucy Ann Watt Jonathan Wynne

Cornerstone Club Benefits

Platinum Member $250 or more per month ($3,000 minimum annual donation): All Gold Member benefits plus four (4) tickets to Annual Wine Pairing Dinner.

Gold Member $100 or more per month ($1,200 minimum annual donation): All Silver Member benefits plus, two (2) VIP seating tickets to Annual Runway Show (instead of general seating) and a private tour of the Joslyn Center campus and programs.

Silver Member $50 or more per month ($600 minimum annual donation): All Bronze Member benefits plus, invitation to twice yearly (spring/fall) reception for club members only, two (2) general seating tickets to Annual Runway show.

Bronze Member $25 or more per month ($300 minimum annual donation) Annual Joslyn Center Membership; Name listing on: quarterly Cornerstone Club e-newsletter; Joslyn Journal Cornerstone Club; annual spring fundraiser program book; Joslyn Center Cornerstone Club website page; digital display in lobby; and invitations to special Joslyn Center events.

Join Today! Contact Paul Clowers, Director of Development at

760-340-3220, ext. 107; paulc@joslyncenter.org

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BUSINESS PARTNERS

Business Category Company Contact Phone Alzheimer's Special Care Caleo Bay Alzheimer's Special Care Center Dawn Connelly 760-771-6100

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s Association of the Coachella Valley Kimberly Spiegel 760-996-0006

Attorney at Law Law Office of Eric A. Rudolph Eric Rudolph 760-702-4046

Board & Care Alternative Caregiving Solutions Ula Carlos 760-835-1343

Cannabis Coachella Lighthouse & Cannacraft Jen Montgomery 901-649-3568

Computer Services ITT Consulting Cassandra Beegle 760-537-1728 Dental Indian Wells Health & Smile Center Dr. Leonard Feld 760-341-2873

Finance World Financial Group Greg Brown 760-831-5305

Funeral & Cremation Planning Forest Lawn Robert Strong 760-590-3604

Grocery Trader Joe's Palm Desert 760-340-2291

Health & Wellness Goods The Legacy Group Eric Nicoll 760-832-7566

Healthcare Desert Oasis Healthcare Barry Dayton 760-320-8814

Hearing Clear Captions David Eisner 760-668-7081

Home Health Agency Caring Companions At Home Linda Arlt 760-771-6263

Home Health Agency Comfort Keepers David Sommerfield 760-340-2166

Home Health Agency Heritage Senior Care, Inc. Kathleen Ackermann 760-429-3980

Home Health Agency Home Instead Senior Care Rob Costello 760-674-1905

Home Health Agency Right at Home Daniel Fox 760-340-1919

Home Health Agency We Care Home Care Plus LLC Michelle Churis 760-408-0400

Hospice Care Bridge Hospice David Neisinger 760-218-8933

Hospice Care Family Hospice Care Abby Cohen 760-674-3344

Hospice Care Serenity Hospice Tom Webber 760-567-3271

Hospital/Medical Desert Care Network Rich Ramhoff 760-323-6187

Hospital/Medical Eisenhower Health Ann Mostofi 760-340-3911

Insurance Bilhartz Desert Insurance Brian Bilhartz 760-459-9617

Life Insurance Settlements Rehburg Life Insurance Settlements Lisa Rehburg 714-349-7981

Massage Therapy Travel Touch Massage Dora Vasquez 760-275-5033

Medical Insurance Anthem Blue Cross Heather Baker 760-713-1554

Medical Insurance Brand New Day Deby Shoemaker 657-222-5047

Medical Insurance Empire Physicians Med Grp Wayne Gerry 760-861-1614

Medical Insurance Health Net Alfonso Castellanos 909-327-8585

Medical Insurance Humana Inc. Priscilla Garcia 760-808-2596

Medical Insurance Humana MarketPoint Sue Dickey 760-562-5755

Medical Insurance Inter Valley Health Plan David Bradley 760-537-0270

Medical Insurance Kaiser Permanente Ismael Robledo 760-239-8362

Medical Insurance LJR Insurance Solutions LLC Lou Reinitz 760-699-1359

Medical Insurance SCAN Health Plans Cesy Mireles 760-399-2114

Medical Insurance SCAN Health Plans Ruth Osborn 661-609-3602

Medical Insurance United Healthcare Diane Caress 760-861-8667

Nursing Facility/Rehab Monterey Palms Health Karina Razi 760.776.7700

Patient Advocacy Patient Advocacy Agency Cindy Johnson 760-567-3744

Pharmacy Coachella Valley Pharmacy Peachy Lua 760-223-7188

Retirement Living Atria Hacienda Greg Schmidt 760-341-0890

Retirement Living Atria Palm Desert Denise Flores 760-773-3772

Retirement Living Avenida Palm Desert Randy Warlick 949-945-0887

Retirement Living Brookdale Mirage Inn Andrea Watson 760-346-7772

Retirement Living Brookdale at Rancho Mirage Roland Gandy 760-340-5999

Retirement Living Senior Living Alternatives Mary Zimmerman 760-668-4240

Retirement Living Senior Solutions Jill Bakker 909-931-2822

Retirement Living Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage Jack Poyfair 760-324-4604

Transportation Cardiff Transportation/Travel Jill Fielose 760-568-1403

Utility Southern Cal. Edison Brian McDonald 626-614-4737

To become a Joslyn Center Business Partner, contact Rebecca Ruffing, 760-340-3220, ext. 102, rebeccar@joslyncenter.org

Bold denotes new business partner

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IRS STIMULUS CHECK SCAMS Most people who qualify for a check will automatically get it direct deposited by the IRS within weeks but there are still scams to watch out for. For people without direct deposit, checks will start arriving via US Mail in May at the earliest. If you get an economic impact payment, stimulus, or relief check before then, or you get a check when you're expecting a direct deposit, it's a scam. Scammers use official-looking fake checks to steal money and confuse people into turning over personal information. The IRS will not send you an overpayment and make you send the money back in cash, gift cards, or through a money transfer. If you get an official-looking check for more than what you were expecting - say, for $3,000 - the next call you're likely to get is from a scammer. They'll tell you to keep your $1,200 payment, and return the rest by sending cash, gift cards, or money transfers. It's a scam that will leave you owing money to your bank. That's not the IRS calling, texting, or emailing. Scammers are sending official-looking messages - including postcards with a password to be used online to "access" or "verify" your payment or direct deposit information. The IRS will not contact you to collect your personal information or bank account. It's a scam. For trusted information and updates about IRS payments - including eligibility, how to sign up for direct deposit, or where to file a short tax form - always start with irs.gov/coronavirus.

COVID-19 SCAM ALERT

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Joslyn Journal Enriching Lives

Every Day

Cove Communities Senior Association—dba The Joslyn Center

73-750 Catalina Way

Palm Desert, CA 92260

NONPROFIT

ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE

PAID PALM DESERT CA

PERMIT NO. 70

Or Current Resident

Our Mission

The Joslyn Center provides comprehensive programs and services for Seniors 50+ in Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and surrounding communities.

Special thanks to the Cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells for their continued support.

THANK YOU TO OUR JOSLYN IN BLOOM MAJOR DONORS

Coeta & Donald Barker Foundation, Margo Handelsman & Barry Kaufman, Patrick McCarthy Foundation, Harold Matzner