4. Lodging
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs where you can enjoy the exciting nightlife, great restaurants, quaint shops, boutiques, galleries and casinos, pool, spa, free airport shuttle. 1 block to the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. This is a non-smoking facility. The hotel's palm tree-lined pool terrace is the resorts focal point and this oasis of sun, fun and color has it all: a refreshing micro-mister system, comfortable sun lounges, a pretty pool, and a Jacuzzi. For the fitness minded, the Palm Mountain Resort offers guests access to a complete health and wellness center. This area of Palm Springs is great for your morning walk or jog. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, television, phone, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/board and 2 double beds or a king upon request. The resort offers a large heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, laundry, free use of computer center, and a full service spa next door. Daily maid service. 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. We do have handicap accessible rooms some with roll in showers. The resort is just minutes from the airport (with free pickup) and heart of downtown Palm Springs. City bus (SunLine) stops nearby. Three of the five buildings have elevators. The resort is just minutes from the airport (with free pickup) and heart of downtown Palm Springs. City bus (SunLine) stops nearby |
13. Important miscellaneous information
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 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! |
14. Film Festival Registration and Check In
Located in the heart of Palm Springs. CELS, a Program Provider for- Road Scholar 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 4:00PM. 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 weeks 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. Please give family/friends and house sitters the hotel number to reach you in case of an emergency.
Lodging
Accommodation #1 - Palm Mountain Resort & Spa
(760) 325-1301
www.palmmountainresort.com
155 South Belardo
Palm Springs, CA 92262
2 miles to the theater - Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs where you can enjoy the exciting nightlife, great restaurants, quaint shops, boutiques, galleries and casinos, pool, spa, free airport shuttle. 1 block to the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. This is a non-smoking facility. The hotel's palm tree-lined pool terrace is the resorts focal point and this oasis of sun, fun and color has it all: a refreshing micro-mister system, comfortable sun lounges, a pretty pool, and a Jacuzzi. For the fitness minded, the Palm Mountain Resort offers guests access to a complete health and wellness center. This area of Palm Springs is great for your morning walk or jog. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, television, phone, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/board and 2 double beds or a king upon request. The resort offers a large heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, laundry, free use of computer center, and a full service spa next door. Daily maid service. 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. We do have handicap accessible rooms some with roll in showers. The resort is just minutes from the airport (with free pickup) and heart of downtown Palm Springs. City bus (SunLine) stops nearby. Three of the five buildings have elevators. The resort is just minutes from the airport (with free pickup) and heart of downtown Palm Springs. City bus (SunLine) stops nearby.
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 - 5 Continental breakfasts on site, 4 lunches at theater, and 3 dinners at nearby restaurants within walking distance of 1 block. (2 dinners not included in tuition)
3N #10855 - 3 Continental breakfasts on site, 3 lunches on site, and 2 dinners at nearby restaurants within walking distance of 1 block. (1dinner not included in tuition)
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).
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. For those trying to break the record of 24 films viewed during the week, remember your eye drops 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.
Miscellaneous
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.
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.
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! |
