The Spice of Life Event, was a health and wellness expo feature smaller businesses within the local San Diego area that provided information on services to mostly middle-class working people. The demonstration and workshops featured alternative options to healthy lifestyles, food options, and other overall benefits.  The educational multi-media relations gave fun and entertaining insight with grab-bag parting gifts for the attendees.

Overall the Spice of Life event was very informative and motivational. The opening speaker shared insight on the effects of stress, how it is triggered, and alternative lifestyle choices that promote healthy living and wellness. Approximately 100-125 people, mostly women, were in attendance and about 20 booths were set up (ranging from lasik eye surgery, personal fitness, to financial advising.

                The 511 received great feedback from previous users with comments such as:

                -better than AAA

                -convenient and free!

                -really easy to remember

                -a great help when in need

                Some general questions that we received were:

                -does the service provide road conditions and traffic reports when we call?

                -when will it be available in other counties?

                -does it cost money for the gas if our car is on empty?

The booth was a great success and we received so much positive feedback for the public service. Many of the women asked for multiple copies of info flyers to give to their children and commented that they were grateful that 511 provided a useful service to the county of San Diego. Also who doesn’t love air refreshers!  As representatives, we also felt a great fulfillment engaging with the community members and collaborative efforts with the Spice of Life wellness programs. Good work team!