October 2016 Calendar of Events Westbank Region Oct 5 (Wednesday): GO Monthly Group Meeting “Lunch with Alice” 10:45 a.m. ▪ New Orleans Ladies Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd, Terrytown ▪ Theme: Halloween - costume contest ▪ Menu: Lasagna, buttered corn, Caesar salad, garlic bread, punch bowl cake ▪ NO menu substitutions $12.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 10:15 a.m.
Oct 12 (Wed): Mitchell Farms/Farmers Market Restaurant ▪ Enjoy the all- you-can-eat southern buffet in Hattiesburg & then go on to Collins MS to tour Mitchell Farms ▪ limited space still available $55.00 p.p. ▪ includes bus, lunch, farm admission ▪ Bus departs 9:00 a.m. front of hospital Oct 20 (Thursday): Thursdays at Twilight – Bobby Cure ▪ travel back in time with Bobby Cure to the Doo-Wop days when the Moon was Blue, and the question of the day was, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” ▪ Food and beverages will be available for purchase ▪ $15.00 p.p. ▪ Bus departs 3:30 p.m. 3rd parking lot
Oct 25 (Tuesday): Ochsner Health Seminar – Peoples Health Medicare Advantage 2017/ Augie’s Restaurant ▪ seminar presented by Christy Levy at 9 a.m. on Ochsner’s main campus ▪ lunch on your own at Augie’s ▪ NO COST. ▪ Bus departs 8:00 a.m. 3rd parking lot
Oct 28 (Friday): Creole Mourning Tour/B&C Seafood & Cajun Restaurant ▪ In death as in life, Creole Catholic families of old Louisiana practiced customs and rituals that were followed for generations by their ancestors. A widow would be in deep mourning for a whole year. Black garments were required at all times. Children and servants were also required to dress the part. ▪ In honor of these important customs and traditions, St. Joseph Plantation in Vacherie is proud to present its Annual “Mourning Tour.” The plantation home is dressed in full “deep mourning”. Black crepe drape and wreath adorn the front doors. Pianos and organ are closed; mirrors covered, white candles and flowers accentuate the black draped coffin which is placed in the main hall as was the old Creole custom of home visitation. Each room of the home is decorated according to these prescribed customs ▪ Incorporated into the regular house tour, St. Joseph Plantation family members and friends explain these old customs and rituals, which are so important in understanding the rich history and culture of Old Creole Louisiana ▪ following our tour we’ll visit B&C Seafood for lunch on our own featuring Cajun/Creole, Po-boys, Plate lunches, & Seafood ▪ $25.00 p.p. (includes bus and admission) ▪ Bus departs 9:00 a.m. 3rd parking lot
Nov 13 (Sunday): Savannah Sipping Society ▪ Sandy Bravender’s upcoming production at the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts ▪ doors open 11:30 a.m. ▪ buffet noon – 1:30 p.m. ▪ play 2:00 p.m. ▪ self-drive event $49.00 p.p. (includes lunch and play)
Upcoming Saenger Productions (registration open now) How the Grinch stole Christmas Nov 26 2pm $83 ▪ deadline Oct 17 Jersey Boys Dec 17 2pm $110 ▪ deadline Oct 17 Lion King Jan 21 2pm $100 ▪ deadline Oct 25 Beautiful “The Carole King Musical” Mar 11 2pm $110 ▪ deadline Oct 10 The Bodyguard Apr 8 2pm $100 ▪ deadline Oct 31 Finding Neverland May 13 2pm $100 ▪ deadline Nov 7 Mama Mia (The Farewell Tour) Jun 10 2pm $95 ▪ deadline Nov 28
ALL EVENT REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE MAILED TO THE GO WESTBANK OFFICE (LAPALCO CLINIC) ▪ RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!
MAIL YOUR RESERVATION FORM & CHECKS payable to GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY WESTBANK, 4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072 Please . . . DO NOT send a check without the registration form, and DO NOT send blank checks. Checks submitted without the registration form will be returned to you. 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
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: UPCOMING EVENTS Nov 2 Nov 7 Nov 10 Nov 10 Nov 13 Nov 26 Dec 2 Dec 2 Dec 8 Dec 17
Monthly Meeting Humana 2017 seminar at Main Campus Lunch and Learn - Molly Kimball Thursdays at Twilight – Benny Grunch Savannah Sipping Society Saenger – How the Grinch Stole Christmas GOWB Christmas Party (no meeting) Blue Cross 2017 seminar at Main Campus Lunch and Learn – SHIIP 2017 Saenger – Jersey Boys
Oct 6 -10 4-day cruise to Cozumel (Kenner/Laplace regions) ▪ prices starting at $521.89 For more information, call Kenner office @504-464-2974 May 8 – 21, 2017: GO WB and NS on a 13 night Alaskan Cruisetour **The COMMUNITY CLOUD IS ALMOST HERE** GO members will be able to: View all GO regions’ activities Pay for events online Receive a text/email confirming your registration
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Want to know what’s going on at other Golden Opportunity regions? Log on to http://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/golden-opportunity-a-50-lifestyle-program/ GOOD NEWS: OCHSNER HEALTH CENTER LAPALCO IS OPEN ON SUNDAYS! You can now receive medical services 7 days a week, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walk-Ins welcome – no appointment necessary
Free Valet Parking for GO Members at Ochsner Westbank when visiting a patient or for medical reasons
Misplaced Membership Card: $5.00 replacement fee Show your Membership card and receive a discount: 15% Ochsner Optical Shop 10% Ochsner Gift Shop 15% Brent House Hotel Beauty Salon Discount rate with Brent House Hotel 10% Designs/Monograms/Names/ Embroidery 504-259-4848 1O% Jill’s Plumbing Repairs 504-301-6623
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
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