May/June 2017 Calendar of Events Westbank Region
May 3 (Wednesday): GO Monthly Group Meeting “Lunch with Alice” 11:00 a.m. ▪ New Orleans Ladies Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd, Terrytown ▪ Theme: Kentucky Derby come out to cheer for your favorite horse and jockey in our traditional big race ▪ ladies, don't forget to wear those fabulous hats ▪ Menu: Chicken Florentine with bowtie pasta, peas & corn, salad, bread, and German Chocolate cake ▪ NO menu substitutions
$14.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 10:15 a.m.
May 11 (Thursday): Lunch and Learn: “AAAneurysm Outreach” ▪ Marylou Cessna ▪ Get the facts about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ▪ an estimated 1.2 million people in the U States have an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and don’t know it ▪ 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. ▪ River Room: Ochsner Westbank ▪ NOTE TIME CHANGE
$5.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 10:30 a.m. ▪ Meal served at noon
May 8 – 22: Alaskan cruise ▪ Office will be manned by volunteers ▪ call before coming May 31 (Wednesday): Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture/Oceana Grill ▪ View the many magnificent costumes, from Elvis Presley’s Medici collar to a giant wearable pirate ship ▪ play dress-up and take selfies with a variety of headdresses, crowns, and masks in “The Costume Closet” ▪ Follow up with lunch on your own at Oceana Grill, noted for the crabcakes and oysters, but featuring a varied menu including burgers, po’ boys, soups, salads, seafood, & pasta ▪ limited to 31 members
$15.00 p.p. ▪ Bus departs 10:00 a.m. 3rd parking lot
June 7 (Wednesday): GO Monthly Group Meeting “Lunch with Alice” 11:00 a.m. ▪ New Orleans Ladies Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd, Terrytown ▪ Theme: Picnic - wear your favorite picnic clothes and be ready to join in the games ▪ Menu: Hamburgers and buns with all the fixings lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, & mayo; baked beans, potato salad and ice cream sundaes ▪ NO menu substitutions
$14.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 10:15 a.m.
June 8 (Thursday): Lunch and Learn: “O Bar: My Ochsner - How To” ▪ Hannah Cuccia ▪ utilizing innovation and technology to enhance the patient experience ▪ The O Bar shares physician-recommended health apps at its state-of-the-art iPad® bar ▪ access the latest devices including bluetooth blood glucose monitors, wireless blood pressure monitors, wireless scales, and activity trackers such as Fitbit and Jawbone. 10:00 a.m. – noon ▪ River Room: Ochsner Westbank ▪
$5.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 9:30 a.m. ▪ Meal served at 11:00 a.m.
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June 14 (Wednesday): Old New Orleans Rum Distillery/Sammy’s Food Service & Deli ▪ First stop is the French Market for a little time to browse the stalls and shops ▪ next have a great local sandwich, salad or other lunch on your own at Sammy’s (home of the Ray-Ray Po-Boy) ▪ following lunch we’ll visit the Rum Distillery where we can sip rum-spiked Cajun iced tea while touring the facility ▪ learn about the history of this unique local company producing award-winning rum inside an old cotton warehouse
$17.00 p.p. (bus and tour) ▪ Bus departs 9:30 a.m. 3rd parking lot
June 22 (Thursday): St Joseph Abbey/Annadele’s Plantation Restaurant ▪ guided
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tour of the Abbey Church, Monk’s Refectory, and Seminary ▪ followed by lunch at Annadele’s, a popular New Orleans style restaurant ▪ lunch includes Caesar Salad, your choice of entrée (Broiled Gulf Fish
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with Lemon Butter Sauce, served with Whipped Potatoes & Vegetable du Jour, finished with Lemon Butter Sauce; Blackened Chicken Breast, served with Whipped Potatoes & Vegetable du Jour, finished with Lemon Butter Sauce; or Paneed Eggplant Medallions topped with House-Made Marinara Sauce and Melted Provolone Cheese, served over Angel Hair Pasta, Vegetable du Jour), House-Made Chocolate Mousse, Warm Bread,
Whipped Butter, Soft Drink, Coffee, & Tea ▪ Alice will collect $5 on the bus for the Abbey tour
$36.00 p.p. (bus and luncheon) ▪ Bus departs 8:00 a.m. 3rd parking lot SIGN UP ON THE GO CLOUD (ochsner.force.com) OR MAIL REGISTRATION FORM & CHECK PAYABLE TO GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY WESTBANK, 4225 LAPALCO BLVD, MARRERO, LA 70072 ▪ RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS! Don’t forget to send a separate check for each event, add name of event on check (place, not just “Lunch Bunch”) and enclose an ADDRESS LABEL – DO NOT send a stamped envelope MARK YOUR CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS July 5 Monthly Meeting July 11 Saints Hall of Fame Museum July 13 Lunch and Learn Sept 8 – 16: New York road trip **THE COMMUNITY CLOUD IS HERE** Log on at ochsner.force.com View all GO regions’ activities Register for events online Pay for events online Be placed on a waiting list if the event is full Receive a text/email confirming your registration Pay online for renewal of membership Free Valet Parking for GO Members at Ochsner Westbank when visiting a patient or for medical reasons
Misplaced Membership Card: $5.00 replacement fee
For more information on upcoming trips, activities, meetings, or to submit a suggestion, please call
Alice Nelson-Jones Program Coordinator, Golden Opportunity Westbank (504) 371- 6541
