Hosted by the Torrance Daily Breeze, this annual one-day event features a wide range of informative and engaging activities all under one roof.
2016 ACTIVITIES
MEET THE PRESS
Sandy Gerety, Calendar Editor
11:00 am – Noon
Ballroom Lobby
Stop by and meet Sandy Gerety, Calendar Editor for the Daily Breeze. If something is happening in the South Bay, Sandy knows about it. She handles Friday entertainment listings, the popular Out+About column, senior, health and religion calendars, and even Pet of the Week for our sister paper, the Press Telegram. A 17 year veteran at the Daily Breeze, Sandy can answer questions – or just take this opportunity to say “hi” and put a face with a name.
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS
Blood Pressure – Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers San Pedro and Torrance and Providence Medical Institute
Carotid Artery – Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers San Pedro and Torrance and Providence Medical Institute
Allergy – Goodlife Physical Medicine & Chiropractic
Bone Density – HealthCare Partners
Grip Strength – Regal & Lakeside Medical Groups
Skin Cancer – Torrance Memorial Health System
Spinal/Posture – Pommerenck Chiropractic, Goodlife Physical Medicine, Syn Chiropractic
Thyroid Ultrasound – Torrance Memorial Health System
Video Otoscopy – Hear USA, Ham Hearing
Hourly Raffle
10:00 am, 11:00 am, Noon, 1:00 pm, 1:50 pm
Main Ballroom
Give us feedback and complete the raffle form for a chance to win a variety of prizes. You do not need to be present to win.
Daily Breeze Prize Wheel
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Main Ballroom
Spin the wheel for a chance to win items provided by the Daily Breeze.
BINGO – Hosted by All Yellow Taxi
9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
Jasmine’s Room (Main Level near elevators)
All Yellow Taxi has been serving the South Bay community for over 15 years and is honored to be the #1 service provider for the City of Torrance’s Senior Dial-A-Ride program. This program provides seniors transportation by way of using taxicabs giving them the convenience of mobility within and around the city. One of All Yellow Taxi’s mission is to focus on giving back to the community which is why they are proud to annually host BINGO at the Daily Breeze Successful Aging Expo.
Tote Bag – Compliments of the Daily Breeze
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Enjoy this reusable tote bag and put it to good use by filling it with information and giveaways you will receive at the expo.
Coin, Jewelry and Estate Appraisals – Meridian Coin
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free expert verbal appraisal on rare coins, precious metals and estates. Meridian Coin will buy your collection on site.
Food Sampling
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ballroom Lobby
Enjoy food samples from local restaurants. Please support these restaurants next time you dine out. The Daily Breeze thanks Gaffey Street Diner, Ocho Mexican Grill, Oh My Burger and Ragin Cajun Cafe for being part of the expo and providing the tasty samples. We would also like to thank Corazon Mexican Kitchen for contributing gift certificates to the hourly raffle.
ENTERTAINMENT
Paul Weitz Trio featuring Donna Deussen
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ballroom Lobby
Paul Weitz hails from Buffalo, NY and has been a professional guitarist for more than 30 years. Paul performs throughout the Los Angeles area, most often with jazz vocalist Donna Deussen. His debut CD “The Paul Weitz Trio” was released in the Spring of 2010 receiving high critical acclaim. Paul has been collaborating for the past three years with jazz vocalist Donna Deussen. They recently released a co-produced CD “On The Street Where You Live.” The CD includes a unique and exciting arrangements of pop and jazz standards and features Donna Deussen on vocals, Paul Weitz on guitar, Matt VanBenschoten on bass, Gus Duffy on drums, Wayne Wayne on sax, and Geoff Nudell on clarinet & flute. The CD is available on “CD Baby” or go to www.PaulWeitz.com.
George Burns – Back by Popular Demand. New Songs, New Jokes, New Stories…Same Old George!
Duffy Hudson, Actor/Master Impressionist
12:30 – 1:15 pm
Room 3 (2nd Level)
To know George Burns is to love George Burns. The cigar, the glasses, the wit and the kind grandfather-like image he projected in his later years all found a way into our hearts. Many of us grew up with George as another member of the family.
Out of all his characters in his one man shows, Duffy enjoys portraying George Burns the most. They say the dead can’t talk — well Duffy is doing a great job bringing George back to life! www.duffyhudson.com