1. Registration and Check-In
CELS, a program provider for Elderhostel 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 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. Orientation follows 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 #6 - The Quality Inn
(760) 323-2775
www.qualityinn.com
1269 E. Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264 |
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3. Telephones
The Quality Inn Front Desk: (760) 323-2775. Please give family/friends and house sitters this number to reach you in case of an emergency. The fax number is (760) 323-4234. |
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4. Lodging
1.5 miles to the theater and the heart of Palm Springs. Each room has 2 queen beds or a King upon request. There is a TV, phone, data port, refrigerator, microwave upon request and coffee maker in each room. Rooms are cleaned daily. There are no elevators and limited handicap rooms, so please request early. The hotel has a pool, Jacuzzi, laundry, fitness room and 2 restaurants on the property. The hotel is located 1.5 miles from the Palm Springs Follies and the Thursday Night Village Fest. Health conscious “walkers” love the beautiful scenery as they get their daily walk to the theater. |
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5. Meals
Lunches will be at the theater: Catered again this year again 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 full breakfasts on site, 4 lunches at theater, and 3 dinners on site. (2 dinners not included in tuition)
3N #10855 - 3 full breakfasts on site, 3 lunches at theater, and 2 dinners on site. (1dinner 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 Quality Inn offers early arrivals and late departures. Call the inn directly to make these reservations at (760) 323-2775. We cannot make these reservations for you. Be sure to identify yourself as an 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, call Airport Taxi at (760) 862-9000. From Ontario (70mi) or LAX (125mi) airports, call Express shuttle at (800)727-7483. 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 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! 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: Interstate 10 east to Hwy 111 (14 miles). Quality Inn will be on your right.
From Arizona: Interstate 10 west to Ramon Rd. turn left. Left on Sunrise, right on Hwy 111 and the Quality Inn will be on your left. |
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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.
If you have any questions about any other aspect of this program please contact CELS at (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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