The Best of Times

08/21/2026

Pre-Registration and Special Door Prizes Entry Form
2026 Senior Day Expo on October 22, 2026
(Must be present to win any door prizes)
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________
Email address: _________________________________________

Easy way to pre-register to attend the 2026 Senior Day Expo and to be eligible for special door prize drawings by visiting this website https://bit.ly/4aQQnxP

However, you may email the above information to [email protected] subject line: “2026 Senior Day Expo Registration” to pre-register Also, you may mail the pre-registration form to 2026 Senior Day Expo, P. O. Box 19510, Shreveport, LA 71149

Please register to attend the 2026 Senior Day Expo, the largest expo for seniors and boomers in Northwest Louisiana. The Expo admission is FREE and parking is FREE. Attendees will be able to enjoy hotel stays, gaming opportunities, dining at the restaurants, and enjoying beverages at the cocktail ba...

08/21/2026

“Master Gardeners upcoming Fall Show”
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information
Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Robert Boukhari with Master Gardners on his Saturday, August 22nd “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss the upcoming Fall Show of the Master Gardeners. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit www.thebestoftimesnews.com

08/12/2026

“Upcoming 42nd season of the Strand Theatre in Shreveport”
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Jodi Glorioso and Jaime Wessler with the Strand Theatre on his Saturday, August 15th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss the upcoming 42nd season performances of the Strand Theatre in Shreveport. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit www.thebestoftimesnews.com

08/06/2026

“Upcoming season of the Shreveport Little Theatre”
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Laura Beeman Nugent and Michelle Coffel with Shreveport Little Theatre on his Saturday, August 8th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss the upcoming performances of the Shreveport Little Theatre. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices.

07/20/2026

The July/August 2026 issue of The Best of Times magazine is available at some of our 270 distribution locations for FREE pick up. However, you may visit our website at www.thebestoftimesnews.com to view and download this issue.

07/20/2026

“Sleep Apnea Solutions”
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Dr. Chris Cosse, with Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics in Shreveport on his Saturday, July 25th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL or 101.7 FM to discuss the many sleep apnea solutions including an orthodontist’s solution . You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices.

07/16/2026

Pre-register to attend 2026 SENIOR DAY EXPO on Thursday, October 22nd at Live Casino and Hotel in Bossier City!

Pre-Registration and Special Door Prizes Entry Form
2026 Senior Day Expo on October 22, 2026
(Must be present to win any door prizes)
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _______________
Email address: _________________________________________

Easy way to pre-register to attend the 2026 Senior Day Expo and to be eligible for special door prize drawings by visiting this website by October 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/4aQQnxP

However, you may email the above information to [email protected] by October 15, 2026 with subject line: “2026 Senior Day Expo Registration” to pre-register Also, you may mail the pre-registration form to be received by October 15, 2026: 2026 Senior Day Expo, P. O. Box 19510, Shreveport, LA 71149

The 16th annual “2026 Senior Day Expo” will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 9 am to 3 pm and will be returning to the beautiful and fabulous ballroom at Live! Casino and Hotel located at 711 Live! Casino Blvd in Bossier City, LA.

The Senior Day Expo hosted by The Best of Times magazine and radio show is the largest expo for seniors and boomers in Northwest Louisiana for the past 15 years, with attendance over 3,000 persons. The Expo admission is FREE and parking is FREE. Attendees will be able to enjoy discounted hotel rates for their stays, the many gaming opportunities, dining at the many restaurants, and enjoying beverages at the cocktail bars at Live Casino and Hotel. During the Expo, there will be lots of fun, live entertainment, presentations, hundreds of giveaways, hundreds of door prizes, several Grand Door Prize packages, many FREE health screenings, availability of flu and pneumonia shots, plus other vaccines, and lots of valuable information from the over 120 exhibitors.

Please register to attend the 2026 Senior Day Expo, the largest expo for seniors and boomers in Northwest Louisiana. The Expo admission is FREE and parking is FREE. Attendees will be able to enjoy hotel stays, gaming opportunities, dining at the restaurants, and enjoying beverages at the cocktail ba...

07/14/2026

“Leprosy and Carville”
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Dr. Randy Kirshner, physician and researcher on his Saturday, July 18th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL or 101.7 FM to discuss Leprosy disease and the Carville hospital in Louisiana.. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. This radio show is proudly presented by Hebert’s Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

07/10/2026

“Legal Concerns for seniors and boomers”
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Kyle A. Moore, Elder Law Attorney and Vickie Rech, Client Care Coordinator with the law firm of Weems, Schimpf, Haines, & Moore on his Saturday, July 11th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL or 101.7 FM to discuss the many legal concerns for seniors and boomers. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. This radio show is proudly presented by Hebert’s Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.