*Chamber Announces New Members!*
The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce proudly announces our seven new members for the month of July!
Please welcome Brenda's Paw Spa, located at 73491 Twentynine Palms Highway in Twentynine Palms, the soon-to-be-opened Holiday Inn Express in Twentynine Palms, Itsutrade Boxes, located at 71757 Twentynine Palms Highway, Suite G (in the Stater Brother's parking lot), the soon-to-be-opened Office Supplies Plus, Inc., located at 6255 Adobe Road, Paychex, based out of Palm Desert, Travelodge Inn and Suites, located at 54850 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley, and finally the Van Dyke Corporation, located at 6797 Adobe Road.
The Twentynine Palms Chamber Board of Directors and staff are thankful for our local business' interest in getting involved in our great community!
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*Hi-Desert Medical Center Emergency Department Rated Among Top 10 in Nation*
Hi-Desert Medical Center's emergency department received a Top Performing Emergency Department designation from Team Health, its physician provider. The department scored in the top 10 among more than 500 hospitals nationwide.
In an effort to identify common traits of the top performing emergency departments who partner with Team Health, an operational performance group interviewed emergency department leaders from across the nation with the goal of sharing critical success factors common among the departments. The study identified which emergency departments are achieving or exceeding their goals on a consistent basis. To be considered a high performing emergency department, significant progress had to be made in meeting or sustaining most (if not all) of the following key metrics:
§ Patient satisfaction
§ Throughput times (i.e.: door to provider time)
§ Core measure compliance
§ Community reputation
§ Growth
§ Marked improvement over baseline (most improved)
§ High degree of administrative satisfaction with leadership and teamwork
Hospital emergency departments in the top-10 nationwide-including Hi-Desert Medical Center's-share impressive results for the metrics listed above. HDMC's emergency department door to provider time is less than the national average of three hours.
"The emergency department nursing and medical staff are clear about our vision and goals," said Donna Johnson, emergency department director. "With Dr. Edward Cooper, our medical director, fully engaged and leading this process, our hard work and process improvement initiatives are taking hold. This is reflected by this national recognition. I am proud of our team."
Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District is a modern, nonprofit 59-bed acute primary care hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The District includes the Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, on the campus of Hi-Desert Medical Center. Other programs include a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, a sleep lab, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach services.
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*Hi-Desert Medical Center Announces: Community Support Groups*
Hi-Desert Medical Center hosts ongoing community support groups. All groups are FREE and held in the Helen Gray Education Center on the hospital campus in Joshua Tree. Here is a breakout of ongoing meetings:
Alzheimer's Support Groups
Attend this support group on the second and fourth Friday of the month at 11 a.m. in the Helen Gray Education Center. This group is designed for those who have friends and family members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. For additional information, contact Margaret Hinton at 760-366-6423
Better Breathers Support Group
Attend this support group on the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Helen Gray Education Center. The group is designed for those with pulmonary issues.
Diabetes Support Group
Hi- Desert medical Center's detain hosts a monthly support group for people with diabetes and those who support them. The purpose of the support group is to provide educational information and networking with others who face the same challenges. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at noon; meeting dates change when in conflict with holidays. Please call 760-366-6324 for more information.
Hi Desert Memorial Health Care District is comprised of 179 licensed beds: the Hi Desert Medical Center, a modern, 59 bed primary care hospital and the Continuing Care Center, a 120 bed skilled nursing i Desert Memorial Health Care district 6324.onal materials will be provided. eukemia, and cancers of the lung, bladder, and kidfacility on the campus of Hi Desert Medical Center. Along with a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, the District operates the Airway Outpatient Center-a full-service surgery and diagnostic center, the Behavioral Health Centre-an intensive mental health outpatient program, and family health clinics providing medical specialists for Medi-Cal patients. Home health and hospice and a variety of community education and outreach services are also provided.
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*"Pajama Game" Continues through July 31, at Theatre 29*
Now through July 31, 2010
With delighted audiences tapping their toes and singing along with the familiar hit songs, "The Pajama Game" continues its run at Theatre 29 through July 31.
Directors Ed Will and Gary Daigneault selected a Broadway revival for this summer's Blockbuster summer musical presentation. First produced on the stage in 1954, then made into a movie starring Doris day in 1958, Daigneault describes "The Pajama Game" as "Classic American theatre at its best."
Featuring romantic leads Courtney McElrath as Babe Williams and Cody Joseph as Sid Sorokin, the show is full of familiar songs which became hits on their own during the golden era of Broadway. The music and lyrics are by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, the same team who created the smash hit "Damn Yankees". "The Pajama Game" features well-known songs like, "Hey There", "Hernando's Hideaway", "7 1/2 Cents", and "Steam Heat."
Sparkling choreography based on the Bob Fosse original moves have been created for the local production by Shelby Art, a Theatre 29 veteran who is now a theatre major at Fresno State University. Director Gary Daigneault had high praise for Art, saying, "We are so grateful that Shelby chose to spend her summer vacation giving of her time and prodigious talent to Theatre 29."
Of particular note in the Twentynine Palms production is a very strong ensemble cast anchored by newcomer Kent Heckart as the Sleep-Tite pajama factory time-study expert Vernon Hines, Cindy Daigneault as Sorokin s busybody Secretary, Mabel, and Sabrina Olson as the slinky bookkeeper, Gladys.
Other strong performances are delivered by Adrianne Guerrero, Aaron Fagan, Lisa Goldberg, Arwen Jordan-Zimmerman, James Hodgson, Cyrus Short and Ron Bryant. Les Taylor delights audiences in a cameo performance as Pops, the father of the leading lady.
The rest of the talented ensemble includes Judy Andreshak, Candice Hescock, Kim Weider, Brad Holt, and Robyn Wanless.
The show runs Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00pm with a Sunday Matinee July 25th at 2:30 p.m.. Tickets are $12.00 for regular admission, $10.00 for Seniors and military, and $8.00 for children under 12 and students with ID. "The Pajama Game" is suitable for the entire family.
Reservations can be made by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151 or online at www.theatre29.com . Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Road (right around the corner from Barr lumber) in Twentynine palms.
Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt community theatre organization that operates in facilities provided "In the public good" by the City of Twentynine Palms.
For information about volunteering for Theatre 29, call Board President Gary Daigneault at 760-366-8471.
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*LifeStream and Hi-Desert Medical Center to co-host Blood Drive*
July 21, 2010
LifeStream and Hi-Desert Medical Center will hold a blood drive, Wednesday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Helen Gray Education Center on the campus of Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree.
It is recommended that donors eat a good meal before donating blood, and drink plenty of fluids. First time donors must bring identification. The process of giving blood takes about 30 minutes. Refreshments are served to donors. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended by calling 760/ 366-6324 or logon to www.LStream.org to make a reservation.
All Life Stream donors receive complimentary cholesterol screening, and will also receive (by requesting and while supplies last) an "Everyone's a kid" discounted ticket to Knott's Soak City with their first donation and a free Knott's Soak City voucher for each subsequent donation through the 2010 season. Donors may also redeem their accumulated LifeStream donor points for additional Knott's Soak City tickets, season passes, or Knott's Berry Farm tickets.
Hi Desert Memorial Health Care District is comprised of 179 licensed beds: the Hi Desert Medical Center, a modern, 59 bed primary care hospital and the Continuing Care Center, a 120 bed skilled nursing i Desert Memorial Health Care district 6324.onal materials will be provided. eukemia, and cancers of the lung, bladder, and kidfacility on the campus of Hi Desert Medical Center. Along with a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, the District operates the Airway Outpatient Center-a full-service surgery and diagnostic center, the Behavioral Health Centre-an intensive mental health outpatient program, and family health clinics providing medical specialists for Medi-Cal patients. Home health and hospice and a variety of community education and outreach services are also provided.
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*Sky's The Limit To Host Book Signing*
August 1, 2010
Sky's the Limit will host a book-signing at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, on Sunday, August 1st from 2-4pm, to celebrate the release of Native Plants of Sky's the Limit Observatory and Nature Center. Many of the local artists, who have contributed illustrations of the native plants that have been found at the new observatory and nature center site on Utah Trail in 29 Palms, will be on hand to greet the public and sign copies of the book.
More than two years in the making, this 80-page guidebook is a treasure trove of information about the native plants of the Mojave Desert, including their individual roles in the wildlife habitat, medicinal and practical uses, and the folklore that surrounds these unique and unusual specimens.
Richly illustrated and bound in an easy-to-use sketchbook format, Native Plants of Sky's the Limit Observatory is a must-have for everyone from the serious plant aficionado to the casual observer, and the editions that are signed by the artists will certainly make a memorable gift for anyone who appreciates the natural beauty and diversity of plant life in the high desert.
Profits from the sale of these books will benefit our Native Plant Education Program, to promote an appreciation of native desert flora, foster an understanding of sustainability through responsible environmental decisions, and advocate the appropriate use of native landscaping. Publication was funded through the Community Foundation, serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Sky's the Limit is a grassroots, all-volunteer organization, and is a committee of the Basin Wide Foundation, a non-profit, 501c3. The 29 Palms Art Gallery is located at 74055 Cottonwood Drive in 29 Palms. For more information, and to order a copy of the native plant guide, visit www.skysthelimit29.org, or leave a message for us as (760) 367-7222.
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*Dance Performance, "Love With the Soul", Set at Theatre 29*
August 14, 2010
Theatre 29 will present a unique and one-of-a-kind dance performance, "Love with the Soul", at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2010. Lolo Darrigrandi, who has travelled around the world performing, will present a Beautiful Contemporary Belly Dance performance. The one night only show will highlight her creative, positive and spiritual energy.
Darrigrandi's experience as a professional dancer goes back 16 years to Chile. As a professional dancer in Chile she danced contemporary ballet, salsa, tango, and belly dancing.
She will be teaching tango, salsa, and pilates, and belly dancing classes at Copper Mountain college starting in September. She says, "The classes are a wonderful way to exercise, have fun and experience spirituality through dance."
Darrigrandi describes her "Love with the Soul" as "a professional dance performance that both entertains and educates the audience on connecting to the heart through dance. My professional Belly dancing is a truly beautiful and inspirational dance featuring flowing music with a professional, hand-made costume to complete the performance."
Seating for her dance show at Theatre 29 will be open seating, no reserved seats, first come-first serve, with tickets at $5.00 each. Only 91 tickets will be sold and you can order them only by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151. There are no online reservations available for this special performance and only cash or checks can be accepted. All proceeds go to support the non-profit Community Theater organization. Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms (right aropund the corner from Barr Lumber).
Lola Darigrandi's "Dancing with Your Heart" classes at Copper Mountain College Explores Tango and Salsa through partner work.
The 4 Week Class, for adult couples only, is: $40.00 per session:
Session 1: Fridays 9/3-9/24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Session 2: Fridays 10/1-10/22 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
"Belly Dance" - Pilates Physical Conditioning as an introduction to Belly Dancing. Fee: $40.00 per session:
Session 1: Saturdays 9/4-9/25 from 9:30 to 10:30 am
Session 2: Saturdays 10/2-10/23 from 9:30 to 10:30 am
To register for either class, interested persons should go to the Office of Student Services at Copper Mountain College in Joshua Tree. Call 760-366-3791 for more information.
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