July 2017 Calendar of Events North Shore Region July 12 (Wednesday): GO Meeting “Coffee with Christie”: “Emergency Preparedness” presented by John Tobin, Program Manager of Public Health, St. Tammany Parish Government, LaQuinta (200 Pinnacle Parkway), 10:00am to 11:30am. RSVP REQUIRED July 13 (Thursday): GO Meeting “Coffee with Christie”: “Emergency Preparedness” presented by John Tobin, Program Manager of Public Health, St. Tammany Parish Government. Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore, 100 Medical Center Drive, Camellia Room, SLIDELL, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. RSVP REQUIRED
July 14 (Friday): Hearing Screenings provided by the ENT/Audiology Department (Rachel F. Giacontiere, Au.D., CCC-A, , Mary F. Foreman, M.S., CCC-A, and Allyson P. Keller, M.S., CCC-A, FAAA). 8:00am to 12:00 pm. (Ochsner Health Center – COVINGTON, 2nd floor Conference Room. RSVP REQUIRED – appointments will be scheduled every 15 minutes
July 18, 2017 (Tuesday) Bus Trip to Baton Rouge’s Old Capitol Museum. Includes a tour of the museum and view “The Ghost of the Castle” 4D presentation. Lunch on your own at Roux 61 - a favorite of the local residents. The day ends at the Louisiana State Archives to view exhibits and learn how to research your family history. $30 per person. RSVP REQUIRED - Wait List Only
July 26 (Wednesday) Bus trip #2 to Prytania Theater Day of Classics! Enjoy a classic movie “From Here to Eternity” with popcorn and a drink. Lunch (on your own) at Parkway Bakery, famous for their New Orleans poboys, and then a tour of the New Orleans Museum of Art. $35pp RSVP REQUIRED
July 28 (Friday) Slidell Memorial and Ochsner Golden Opportunity Lunch and Learn (Topic to be decided). SMH Founders Building Conference Room, 1st Floor (1150 Robert Blvd, 70458) Lunch at 11:30 and talk begins at noon. ****Please call Slidell Memorial Hospital directly to RSVP 985-280-8585******* Christie Trew, Golden Opportunity Ochsner Health Center Covington 1000 Ochsner Boulevard Covington, LA. 70433-8107
[email protected] 985-875-2799 office, 985-875-2785 fax
Upcoming Events August 23 (Wednesday) bus trip to WWII Museum for the musical performance by the VicTones. Buffet lunch included, followed by a stop at Morning Call at City Park. $60pp August 29 and 30 (Tuesday/Wednesday) bus trip to Acadiana – Lafayette/Avery Island/Jefferson Island. Departure from Covington with pick up at Hammond Mall. Includes tours of St. John Cathedral, Martin Accordion Factory, and Avery Island/Rip Van Winkle Gardens on Jefferson Island. $195pp/double, $235/single CALIFORNIA COASTAL CRUISE ABOARD THE EMERALD PRINCESS! September 22 thru October 5, 2018. Includes a pre cruise 2 night stay in Victoria with a tour of Butchart Gardens and post cruise stay in Vancouver. Ports of call include Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara and 2 nights in San Francisco. Prices start at $3974pp/double occupancy/inside state room. Rate include roundtrip airfare, hotel stays, 10 night cruise, insurance, gratuities, taxes, fees and transfers. REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS NOW ON THE CLOUD!! (Posted 3rd Monday each month)
Announcements: **Check out the Golden Opportunity website for calendars from all Regions! www.ochsner.org/go **When a fee is involved, it must be received within 5 days of making the reservation to confirm your seat. If not received, your seat will be filled by another member. Please check availability with the GO office before mailing a check. All trips are non-refundable. Every attempt will be made to sell your seat to someone on the waiting list if you need to cancel. YOU ARE NOT SCHEDULED FOR THE EVENT UNTIL THE CHECK IS RECEIVED. SLIDELL LADIES FOR LIBERTY – Donations accepted at all GO events (includes monetary, CDs, DVDs, toiletry items)
Effective with the August calendar, if you have not paid your 2017 dues, you will be dropped from the mailing list. You can pay online through the Cloud. Need to sign on the Cloud? Contact the GO office for assistance! **A dedicated telephone line has been set up with Ochsner Scheduling Department for GO members to schedule medical appointments without any delays. The number is: 985-871-2546 (CALL GO).
