THE COURTYARD MARRIOTT
PALM SPRINGS, CA
1. Registration and Check-In
CELS registration is between 4:00 - 5:00 on the first day of the program. Read the announcement board in the lobby for location. Hotel check-in is not until 3:00PM. If you arrive early, stroll the hotel in and out to get acquainted with their offerings. At 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 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
Accommodation #7 – Courtyard Marriott
www.marriott.com/pspch
(760) 322-6100
1300 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262 |
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3. Telephones
Courtyard Marriott Hotel Front Desk: (760) 322-6100. Please give family/friends and house sitters this number to reach you in case of an emergency. The fax number is (760) 322-6091. |
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4. Lodging
Located in Palm Springs, Courtyard By Marriott Palm Springs is near the airport and close to the Convention Center, restaurants, shops and clubs in downtown Palm Springs. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. The property has an airport shuttle, which is complimentary. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a bar/lounge, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Hotel is just over one mile to our Film Festival Theatre. This lovely hotel has a fitness center, a bistro/ lounge, and a 24-hour mini-market/gift shop with access to sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks.
Rooms have A/C and heating controls, alarm clock, Coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, hair dryer, iron & ironing board,remote control TV and movie channels, daily housekeeping service. Some microwaves available upon request. 6 Rooms with Accessibility standards (2 w/roll in showers and 3 w/adjoining rooms). Rooms based upon availability only. Please request early. |
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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.
5 Night program #8155 - 5 Breakfasts on site, 4 sack lunches at theater, 3 dinners; some on site and some at nearby restaurant within walking distance (2 dinners not included in program cost). |
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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 Road Scholar, Boston to arrange for payment of the single room supplement. |
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7. Early arrivals and late departures
Courtyard Marriott offers early arrivals and late departures. Call the hotel directly to make these reservations at (760) 322-6100. We cannot make these reservations for you. Be sure to identify yourself as a CELS/Road Scholar participant. |
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8. Transportation
Transportation is the responsibility of the Road Scholar participant. The hotel has free pick-up from the Palm Springs Airport. Just give them a call when you arrive. If you are in need of transportation from LAX (125mi), Ontario (70mi) 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 Road Scholar 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 Film Festival Only Forms for you to initial to release CELS if you would prefer to drive yourself.
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9. Clothing
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! MOST IMPORTANT - Once you have received your registration confirmation from Road Scholar, please print out the Film Festival Only Forms and return the completed documents (4 pages) to CELS, 38994 Desert Greens Drive East, Palm Desert, CA 92260 right away (do NOT return the forms to Road Scholar). |
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11. Directions to The Hotel
East on I-10, Exit Hwy 111/Palm Springs, turn Left onto Tahquitz Canyon Way, hotel on Left (approx 12 miles from freeway).
West on I-10, Exit Gene Autry, turn Right onto Vista Chino, turn Left onto N Sunrise Way, turn Right onto E Tahquitz Canyon Way, hotel on Right (approx 12 miles from freeway).
Call resort for free Palm Springs airport pickup (760) 322-6100. |
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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/Road Scholar 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.
Please help CELS/Road Scholar and your fellow participants. If you must cancel your enrollment, please give us as much time as possible to notify people who might be on the wait list and need to arrive from another state. Call the Boston Road Scholar office promptly at (800) 454-5768. And if it is less than a week’s notice, also call us (CELS) at (760) 776-8874. If you cancel or will be delayed on the first day of the program, call the hotel at the number listed under ‘telephone’ above and leave a message for the CELS Coordinators so they don’t keep waiting for you. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Travel on public transportation may be required at times during our program.
For questions regarding your registration, enrollment status, or program payments, please contact Road Scholar Registration at (800) 454-5768. If you have any questions about any other aspect of this program please contact us at CELS (760) 776-8874.
Again, we welcome you to the desert. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. When calling please leave a detailed message if we are not in the office so we have the needed information when we return your call. Speak & spell your name & phone number SLOWLY and CLEARLY. Remember to include program number, name of hotel, date in question, and your phone number.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!!! |
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