Rooms have alarm clock, hair dryer, coffee maker, mini-fridge, A/C & heating controls, movie channels, remote control TV, radio, iron & ironing board, and free WIFI.  Daily maid service, concierge services, short term luggage storage and dry cleaning services are available in addition to complementary valet service, Bellhop and gift shop/newsstand. 2 Queen Beds or 1 King upon request; 7 Rooms with Accessibility standards (2 w/roll in shower). Rooms base upon availability only.  Please request early.

3 Night program - 3 Breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
4 Night program - 4 Breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners on site
5 Night program - 5 Breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners on site

8. Transportation
Transportation to the site is the responsibility of the Road Scholar participant. 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.

11. Directions to Palm Springs Spa Resort
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).

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 @760-776-8874 or by fax @ 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!

Located in the heart of Palm Springs. CELS - Road Scholar 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 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 #2 – Spa Resort & Casino
Located in downtown Palm Springs, this resort is famous for its natural healing mineral waters, spacious guest rooms and Casino that covers an entire city block.  Enjoy the exciting nightlife, great restaurants, quaint shops, boutiques, pool, and spa.  Free airport shuttle for hotel guests.  Just blocks from the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. This hotel is two miles to our Film Festival Theater. this outstanding hotel has it all; a restaurant on site in addition to the buffet and restaurants in the hotel casino, a refreshing micro-mister system, a fabulous Fitness Center and a beautiful Health and Wellness Spa.

Rooms have alarm clock, hair dryer, coffee maker, mini-fridge, A/C & heating controls, movie channels, remote control TV, radio, iron & ironing board, and free WIFI.  Daily maid service, concierge services, short term luggage storage and dry cleaning services are available in addition to complementary valet service, Bellhop and gift shop/newsstand. 2 Queen Beds or 1 King upon request; 7 Rooms with Accessibility standards (2 w/roll in shower). Rooms base upon availability only.  Please request early.

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.

3 Night Program #10855 - 3 Breakfasts on site/casino, 3 sack lunches at theater, 2 dinners at restaurant in casino (1 dinner not included in program cost)

5 Night Program #8155 - 5 Breakfasts on site/casino, 4 sack lunches at theater, 3 dinners at restaurant in casino (2 dinners not included in program cost)

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. 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.

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 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!