The Best of Times is proud member of Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Press Association, the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) and is a BBB accredited business. The Best of Times offers a wide variety of articles, photographs, and features of interest to mature adults regarding federal and state legislative issues, Social Security concerns, fraud and abuse information, Medicare and Medicaid topics, nutrition information, health care information, finances, legal advice, travel, entertainment, and other topics of interest. Readers are typically middle-aged or older adults with disposable income for recreational activities, remodeling, new home purchases, investments, estate planning, travel, leisure, and their grandchildren. They are faced with issues such as caring for themselves, their elderly adults, having to cope with empty nests, and dealing with retirement options. We welcome your comments regarding current articles found in The Best of Times or suggestions for future articles. Please use the "Contact Us" link located at the top of each page on this website. Note that all of the content of the magazine, radio show and website is intended to educate, inform and entertain. Opinions expressed are the the sole responsibility of the contributor and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication, TBT Multimedia LLC, its owners or staff. Always consult properly degreed and licensed professionals when dealing with all financial, medical, legal, or emotional matters. We cannot accept liability for omissions or errors and cannot be responsible for the claims of advertisers.
Gary Calligas
2012 Senior Health and Fitness Expo at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
2012 Senior Health and Fitness Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 18th at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel.
The Best of Times Receives 15 National Awards at Annual National Publishers Convention
The Best of Times, a free monthly newsmagazine for mature adults in Northwest Louisiana, received fifteen (15) national awards, including the coveted first place award in the “Best of Show” category at the 2011 annual meeting of the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) recently held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Shreveport Mayor Cedric Clover Proclaims November 16, 2011 as “The Best of Times Day”
We were deeply honored when a Shreveport official attended our 10th anniversary celebration party at Senior Day at Sci-Port and asked to read a Proclamation from the Office of Mayor of the City of Shreveport, Honorable Cedric Clover proclaiming today November 16, 2011 as "The Best of Times Day" and urged that all citizens to join in celebrating this special occasion.
Senior Day at Sci-Port in Shreveport
Senior Day at Sci-Port on November 16th
Including the “10th Anniversary Celebration Party of The Best of Times”
with Free Admission for persons 55 and older to Imax movie!
The Best of Times hosts “Community Forum” on Medicare Changes and Medicare Advantage Plans
For the past 10 years, The Best of Times – senior newsmagazine and radio talk show, primary mission has been to serve the senior community in Northwest Louisiana to help them keep up-to-date so that they can make informed decisions.
Senior Day at the State Fair in Shreveport
Thursday, October 27, 2011
10 am to 3 pm in the Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport
The third annual “Senior Day at the State Fair” event will take place on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm in the Hirsch Coliseum located at 3701 Hudson Avenue in the Louisiana State Fair Grounds in Shreveport. This event is proudly presented by The Best of Times – senior newsmagazine and radio show and The
The Best of Times hosts “Community Forum” on October 19th
on Medicare Changes and Medicare Advantage Plans
For the past 10 years, The Best of Times – senior newsmagazine and radio talk show, primary mission has been to serve the senior community in Northwest Louisiana to help them keep up-to-date so that they can make informed decisions. As Medicare will soon be changing in 2012, Medicare beneficiaries need to learn the latest information to make infor
The Judging Event and Business Expo
The Best of Times
Invites you to attend
“The Judging Event and Business Expo”
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Harrah’s Louisiana Downs
8000 East Texas Street in Bossier City, Louisiana
Wanda Cook, the Coca Cola Lady, to be featured on “Home Takeover” Television Show on August 28th
The new home makeover series "Home Takeover with Simon & Tomas" debuts on OWN ( Oprah Winfrey Network) on August 21st. This the high-energy design show tackles décor-challenged homes across the country and features Scandinavia's most celebrated pair of interior designers, Simon Davies and Tomas Cederlund.
The Best of Times hosts “TBT Poker Rally”
To benefit the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana is requesting the public to assist in donation of food and canned goods to their pantry for the many persons requesting food assistance in the area. The Best of Times, award-winning monthly magazine for persons 50 and older in Northwest Louisiana, is hosting a “TBT Poker Rally” contest from August 5th to Augu
Minimally Invasive CABG Heart Surgery
Tune in to “The Best of Times Radio Hour” for the information.
Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM on AM 1130 KWKH
Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Dr. Curtis Prejean, with Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons on his Saturday, July 23rd “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9 am on AM 1130 KWKH to discuss the latest leading-edge minimally-invasive procedure of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Remember in Shreveport When-The Exhibit
Make plans to attend the Remember in Shreveport When-The Exhibit
Join the thousands who have already visited the Remember in Shreveport When-The Exhibit at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum located at 3015 Greenwood Road in Shreveport.
There are showcased many treasured items/photos/news clippings that will trigger memories long since forgotten, such as a 1921 Bour-Davis automobile that was origi