SHOT IN THE ARM FOR SENIORS EXPO TO OFFER HEALTH CHECKS.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER -- Senior citizens can get health screenings and flu shots, listen to music and enjoy a game show hosted by Bob Eubanks at High Desert Medical Group's 16th annual Senior Expo. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in the Poppy poppy, common name for some members of the Papaveraceae, a family composed chiefly of herbs of the Northern Hemisphere having a characteristic milky or colored sap. and JP Eliopulos pavilions at the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. , 2551 W. Ave. H. Health screenings and flu shots are free for seniors 62 and over, as is admission and parking. The theme for this year's Senior Expo is ``Love and Marriage ... A Golden Celebration.'' Eubanks, famous as the host of ``The Newlywed Game'' quiz show quiz show n. A television or radio program in which the contestants' knowledge is tested by questioning, with some contestants winning money or prizes. , will host the Expo's ``Not-So Newlywed Game,'' in which all contestants have been married for 50 years or more. A three-time Emmy award Emmy award Annual presentation for outstanding achievement in U.S. television. Its name is taken from the nickname “immy” for the image orthicon, a television camera tube. winner, Eubanks is also a broadcaster of the annual Tournament of Roses parade The Tournament of Roses Parade was established, and first held, on January 1,1890, in Pasadena, California, eight miles (13 km) northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. Rooted in tradition, this parade is broadcast on multiple television networks, watched by upwards of one . A variety of musical performances are planned for this year's Senior Expo, along with the presentation of the Senior of the Year Award. Free bingo, giveaways and a grand prize drawing are also planned for the end of the day. Representatives from various health plans will be present and available to answer questions. Additionally, the event will feature more than 100 vendors providing services of interest to seniors. Information about High Desert Medical Group's Senior Expo is found online at www.hdmg.net or by calling (800) 266-HDMG. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Bob Eubanks will host a non-newlyweds game show as part of the 16th annual Senior Expo. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images |
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