Desert Star Weekly Dec. 24, 2021 issue!

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Friday, December 24, 2021 Vol. 24 No. 101

Christmas Gift Ideas

Make the Holidays Bright With These Tech Gift Ideas By Desert Star Staff The holidays are in full swing and getting the right gift for everyone in your life can feel like a daunting task. The good news is that gadgets are becoming increasingly user-friendly

and easy to operate, making them the perfect gift this holiday season, even for those who aren’t as tech-savvy. Here are a few tech gift ideas that are perfect for every budget and every member of your family:

Watches for all ages: According to recent research from Statista, the trend of people owning wearables like watches and fitness trackers is growing, with wearable shipments reaching almost half a billion in 2020 alone.

“Come Fly with Me”

By Desert Star Staff JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort is unveiling their “Sinatra Smash” Happy Hour in honor of hosting Frank Sinatra’s last live performance at the property! The hotel now pays tribute to Frank Sinatra daily by raising a flag in true Sinatra-style to signal the new Sinatra Smash Happy Hour every day at 4.05 pm - 4.11 pm in the lobby bar, Aquifer65. As you know, the Coachella Valley has been home to some of the most notable names in entertainment, including Ol’ Blues Eyes himself. They gave his very last live performance in the property’s

Grand Ballroom in 1995, which recently underwent a renovation and was renamed the “Sinatra Ballroom” in his honor. Legend has it that when Mr. Sinatra was home just a few short miles away in Rancho Mirage, he would raise a flag atop a tall flagpole every afternoon, signifying to his friends & neighbors that it was time to go to Frank’s house for Cocktail Hour. The hotel pays homage to this tradition. The daily ritual features two Frank Sinatra songs, “Come Fly with Me” and “The Best is Yet to Come,” which was the last tune he ever sang live in a performance that took place in the hotel’s very

own ballroom. In addition, the hotel invites travelers and locals alike to enjoy a sampling of the “Sinatra Smash” cocktail and cozy up to a large poster of Sinatra! The Sinatra Smash is garnished with two blackberries and a sprig of mint. Ingredients are 1.5 oz Jack Daniels Old No. 7, 1.5 oz sweet and sour, 3/4 oz Creme de Cassis, 1/4 oz vanilla-infused simple syrup & 5 blackberries. The drink also debuts on the cocktail menu for $17. Aquifer65, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Now, there’s a watch for every member of your family. The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Series offers advanced hardware performance and delivers a seamless and connected user experience. The SyncUP KIDS Watch keeps kids and their parents connected safely with such

features as talk and text with approved contacts only, realtime location tracking, plus virtual boundary alerts. For a limited time, these watches are free with 24 monthly bill credits at T-Mobile when you add a qualifying watch line Continues on Page 3


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