PALM SPRINGS, CA
RENAISSANCE
1. Registration and Check-In
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 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
Accomodation #5 - Renaissance Palm Springs
www.renaissancepalmsprings.com
(760) 322-6000
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
(Corner of Tahquitz & Avenida Caballeros - 3 blocks from downtown)
Palm Springs, CA 92262 |
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3. Telephones
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel Front Desk: (760) 322-6000. Please give
family/friends and house sitters this number to reach you in case of an
emergency. The fax number is (760) 416-2900. |
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4. Lodging
1.5 miles to the theater - Discover the upscale and newly renovated Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel (formerly the Wyndham), located at the foot of the dramatic San Jacinto Mountains; only 3 blocks from downtown Palm Springs, 1 block from the Spa Casino and just next to the Palm Springs Convention Center. Each room has a television, phone, data port, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron/board and 2 beds or a king upon request. Refrigerator available for an additional fee. The resort offers an extra large heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, full service spa, restaurant, full service business center, Bell Hops and Concierge service, daily paper and gift shop. 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 and tubs w/bars (request early). The resort is just minutes from the Palm Springs Airport and the heart of downtown Palm Springs. City bus (SunLine) stops right out front. The hotel offers free Palm Springs Airport shuttle service for registered guests. |
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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.
4 Dinners not included in tuition.5 full breakfasts on site, 4 lunches at the theater & Sunday dinner on site. |
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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
Renaissance Palm Springs offers early arrivals and late departures. Call the resort directly to make these reservations at (760) 322-6000. We cannot make these reservations for you. Be sure to identify yourself as an 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's 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 Renaissance Palm Springs
Coming from the LA Area: Go east on Interstate 10 (Go west from Arizona)
until you get to Hwy 111/N. Palm Canyon Dr. and go into Palm Springs.
Go into town and turn left onto E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Hotel will
be on your left. If you arrive by air the distance to the resort from
the Palm Springs airport is approximately 1.5 miles. Call resort for
free Palm Springs airport pickup (760) 322-6000. |
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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.
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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