1. Registration and Check-In
CELS, a program provider for Elderhostel registration is between 4:00 - 5:00 at each location on the first day of the program. Read the announcement board in the lobby for location. Hotel check-in is not until 4:00PM. If you arrive early, stroll the hotel in and out to get acquainted with their offerings. At CELS registration you will be given a CELS packet with the week's schedule, participation list, special events and a smile. Dinner is scheduled for 6:00 PM at a nearby restaurant with orientation following dinner – check the white board for current information. Please bring your CELS packet, reading glasses and pen/pencil to Orientation. |
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2. Address where you will stay
Accomodation #5 - The Comfort Inn
(760) 778-3699
www.comfortinn.com
390 S. Indian Canyon
Palm Springs, CA 92262 |
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3. Telephones
The Comfort Inn Front Desk: (760) 778-3699. Please give family/friends and house sitters this number to reach you in case of an emergency. The fax number is (760) 322-8789. |
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4. Lodging
2 miles to the theater. Located in downtown Palm Springs. Just steps away you will find the famed Palm Canyon Drive with its quaint stores, fabulous restaurants and intriguing boutiques. Each room has a TV, phone, internet access, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/board and 2 queen beds or a king upon request. Refrigerator upon request. Rooms are cleaned daily. This non-smoking facility offers 2 heated outdoor pools, Jacuzzi and free wireless internet access in the lobby. Please let us know if you will be traveling with others so we can try to put you near one another. This, of course, is subject to the availability of rooms. They do have 2 handicap rooms (request early) with king bed available (1 with roll-in shower) . |
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5. Meals
Lunches will be at the theater: Catered again this year by our local Aspen Mills Bread Company. Each day your taste buds will experience different homemade breads. This company uses only natural foods, no artificial additives, flavors, processed sugar, dairy products, fats or oils. The wheat bread is stone ground daily with natural wheat. Breads are sweetened with 100% natural honey - for our health conscious participants.
5N #8155 - 5full continental breakfasts on site. 4 lunches at theater, 3 dinners at nearby restaurants within walking distance of 1 to 3 blocks. (2 dinners not included in tuition)
3N #10855 - 3 full continental breakfasts on site. 3 lunches at theater, 2 dinners at nearby restaurants within walking distance of 1 to 3 blocks. (1 dinner not included in tuition) |
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6. Requesting a Roommate
When there are participants requesting a roommate, each two people
(of the same sex) will be assigned to one room (having two beds).
Important: If you originally requested to be assigned a roommate, and
then change to request a Single room on your Film Festival Only Forms (which you send to us), you must contact Elderhostel Boston to arrange for payment of the single room supplement. |
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7. Early arrivals and late departures
The Comfort Inn offers early arrivals and late departures. Call the resort directly to make these reservations at (760) 778-3699. We cannot make these reservations for you. Be sure to identify yourself as a CELS Elderhostel participant. |
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8. Transportation
Transportation to the site is the responsibility of the participant. – Sorry, no hotel shuttle is available at this time. If you are in need of transportation from Palm Springs Airport you can contact Airport Taxi at 760-862-9000, From Ontario (70mi) or LAX (125mi) airports you can call Express Shuttle (800) 427-7483. You need to make reservations at least three (3) days in advance and verify times and prices. We recommend renting a car to maximize your enjoyment of optional activities during free time.
*It is Elderhostel policy for the participants not to drive their vehicle to any “CELS” program activities once the program has started. There will be a place on the All Programs Document for you to initial to release “CELS” if you would prefer to drive yourself. |
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9. Clothing and Equipment
Comfort is the keynote for all activities. Check with www.weather.com for
current conditions. Casual clothing, layered for changes of temperature.
The auditorium is sometimes cool, so remember to bring a light sweater or jacket. Remember your eye drops for those trying to break the record of 24 films viewed during the week and also a water bottle. If you prefer to drive (sign the transportation waiver at registration) you might want to bring along a folding chair or a blanket to sit on at lunch outside the high school auditorium where we have our private showings. If you prefer, you can eat inside. |
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10. Film Festival Forms
Returning the Film Festival Only Forms found on this website does not enroll you in any of our programs! Please do not send this form unless you have confirmation from Elderhostel Headquarters in Boston of your enrollment. Once you are enrolled, please print and fill out the Film Festival Only Forms completely (4 pages) and returnto CELS right away. MOST IMPORTANT, we need this information for nametags, hotel and room assignments and transportation requirements, which are done weeks before a program. |
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11. Directions to The Hotel
From LA: Interstate10 east to exit 111, left on Ramon Rd, left on Indian Canyon Dr.
From Arizona: Interstate10 west to Ramon Rd exit, left on Ramon, right on Indian Canyon Dr.
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12. Important miscellaneous information
Palm Springs Follies – If you are interested in the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies this year, call them directly for reservations at (760) 327-0225. This is not included in the tuition. Mention that you are a CELS/Elderhostel guest and you will receive a discount! You will have Wednesday night open to see the Follies from 7:00 – 9:30PM. www.psfollies.com
Thursday Night - You will have Thursday Night open to go to the Village Fest in downtown Palm Springs from 6-10PM. Also on Thursday the Palm Springs Art Museum is free from 4 – 8 PM.
Travel on public transportation may be required at times during our program.
For questions regarding your registration, enrollment status, or program payments, please contact Elderhostel Registration at (877) 426-8056.
Again, we welcome you to the desert. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us by email at eldercels@earthlink.net , by phone at 760-776-8874 or by fax at 760-776-8875. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please be sure to include your name, phone number, program number and program date. If you are leaving a voice message, please speak slowly and clearly.
We look forward to seeing you! |
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