August 2016 Calendar of Events Baton Rouge Region August 11 (Thursday): MOVIE REVIEW: “The Founder” AMC Theater 16040 Hatteras Avenue GO members will meet at the theater at 9:30am $5.00 per person - admission $4.00 per person – small drink, small popcorn & fruitie tootie snack. Chronicling the rise of McDonald's fast food empire, The Founder tells the true story of how Illinois salesman Ray Kroc met brothers Mac and Dick McDonald, operating a hamburger restaurant in southern California in the 1950s. Kroc subtly maneuvers himself into a position to take control of their company, which grows into one of the world's best-known brands after he buys the chain for $2.7 million in 1961. RSVP REQUIRED
August 12 (Friday): BREAKFAST BUNCH: “Medicare Fraud“ Presented by: Sunny Lawless Sunny will discuss Medicare fraud. She will make the seminar interesting by playing a game of Medicare Fraud Bingo! A price will be provided to the winner. Everyone gets a pen and a giveaway just for playing. 9:30 am - 11:00 am ▪ Hospital Classroom ▪ Snack provided. RSVP REQUIRED
August 18 (Thursday): ROAD TRIP: “Did You Know Tour” $30.00 per Person (Lunch on your own) Depart from Ochsner Plaza II: 9:00 am Return Time: 4:00 pm Connie Donadieu, a local historian, will be our “step-on” guide for this day of knowledge and fun. We will board the bus and head downtown Baton Rouge to the “Old and New” State Capitols. Connie will share some very interesting facts about Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. Did you know that the floors of the State Capitol are made of lava from Mount ??? Do you know who is buried on the grounds of ??? Do you know????
Hymel’s Restaurant has lasted 52 years. In 1918, James Sr. and Marie Gravois Hymel came to Convent from St. Philip (now Vacherie). He was a World War I veteran who taught French to Allied soldiers. He came over the river to buy the Wilton and Helvetia sugar plantations. The present dining room for the restaurant once had another purpose, though - a dance hall called The Terrazzo Room which hosted mostly local musicians, including the Dukes of Rhythm and the Hi-Lighters. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, which had its origins in 1809 as St. Michael de Cantrelle Chapel of St. James, named for Michael Bernard Cantrell, son of Jacques Cantrelle, Commander of the Second German Coast. It became a separate parish in 1831 and was dedicated by Bishop de Neckere in 1833. It was initially under the supervision of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), until the Marist fathers took over in 1861, the first such Marist parish in the United States. What is behind the altar? What are the two unique features of this church and how old are these features????
RSVP REQUIRED
August 30 (Tuesday): CULINARY RUN: Lasseigne’s We will meet at the restaurant to simply enjoy a great lunch and great company.
7520 Perkins Road Arrival Time: 11:00 am RSVP REQUIRED
Volunteers needed at Ochsner Clinic located on Summa Avenue – free jacket provided; Christmas and Volunteer luncheons annually. If interested call LaMarylis Newman @ 755-4986.
Upcoming Trips: September 2, 2016 – Friday Martin Accordion Factory Tour and Demonstration / Prejean’s Restaurant $60.00 per person Martin Accordion is a family-owned business that has been manufacturing and repairing accordions for thirty years. It will consist of music with a live band (Joel Martin and the Family Band) and a discussion on making accordions, the history of Cajun music, and much more. They will play Cajun music, Country music, Gospel and Zydeco. We will be taken back to the early 1900’s with the old fashion authentic accordion music. We will learn the differences in accordion styles and pointing out the unique features of the Martin Accordion. In the workshop, we will see the detailed process of making an accordion. After this exciting adventure, we will dine at the famous Prejean’s Restaurant. The menu will consist of: Choice of Appetizer: Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Seafood Stuffed Mushroom Popcorn Crawfish w/ Sherry Wine Sauce Choice of Entrée: Charbroiled Chicken Prejean: Marinated charbroiled chicken breast atop sauce supreme served with Rice Dressing and corn macque choux Crawfish Half & Half: A combination of crawfish Etouffee and fried crawfish tails served around a mound of steamed white rice Shrimp: lightly battered and fried golden brown served with French fries Dessert: Bread Pudding with Jack Daniel's Sauce House salad with homemade parmesan vinaigrette served with the meal. October 20, 2016 – Thursday Mitchell Farms Tour / Front Porch Restaurant $Cost to be determined Discover the story of Mitchell Farms on a Guided Tour of their Farm and Log Cabins. Mitchell farms started in 1960 by Dennis and Nelda. They have been growing row-crops since the beginning, got into peanuts in the 70s, began vegetables in the 80s and branched into Agritourism in 2006. Today it boasts 1,500 acres, located deep in the piney woods of southeast Mississippi. Join us for a day at the farm with lots of activities for everyone! Take a trip through history in our historic log cabins, antique tractors, and our 200 year-old mill stone or hop on for one of our trailer rides and go and meet our furry farm friends! Whatever you came to the farm for we're sure you'll have a blast! In the fall, groups can select from our own peanuts, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes. This is a working farm growing peanuts, corn, wheat, soybeans, pumpkins, peaches, and blackberries. We will shop at the “barn” for jams, jellies, etc. We will all get a pumpkin to bring home! We will dine at The Front Porch Restaurant: All-you-can-eat Southern BBQ & seafood served in casual environment decorated with vintage signs. Just a reminder: On road trips, please be aware of the amount of perfume or cologne that you use as some people are allergic to these products. When a fee is involved: It must be received within 5 days of making the reservation to confirm your seat. Please check availability with the GO office before mailing a check. YOU ARE NOT SCHEDULED FOR THE EVENT UNTIL THE CHECK IS RECEIVED. Please submit separate checks for events. For more information on upcoming trips, activities, meetings, to submit a suggestion or to make a reservation call: Cindy Wilks, Program Coordinator 17000 Medical Center Drive ▪ Baton Rouge LA 70816
[email protected] 225-755-4984
