November 2015 Calendar of Events North Shore Region November 1 (Sunday): Daylight Savings Time ends. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour. November 4 (Wednesday): GO Meeting “Coffee with Christie”: “Peoples Health Network 2016”, Deborah Smith, Sales Representative, will review changes for 2016. Ochsner Health Center-COVINGTON, 2nd floor Training Room, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. RSVP REQUIRED
November 5 (Thursday): GO Meeting “Coffee with Christie”: “Peoples Health Network 2016”, Deborah Smith, Sales Representative, will review changes for 2016. Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore, 100 Medical Center Drive, Camellia Room, SLIDELL, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. RSVP REQUIRED
November 6 (Friday): Bus trip to Mitchell Farms & Antique Cabins (Collins, MS) tour and lunch at the Front Porch Barbeque & Seafood Restaurant (Hattiesburg, MS). Wait list only! RSVP REQUIRED
November 12 (Thursday): Elder Law Boot Camp presented by Attorneys Ronda M. Gabb and Julie R. Johnson, Ochsner Health Center-COVINGTON, 2nd floor Training Room, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. RSVP REQUIRED
November 18 (Wednesday): AARP Driver Refresher Course, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Ochsner Health Center-COVINGTON, 2nd floor Training Room, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. $15 pp AARP members, $20 pp non AARP members. Check payable to AARP at time of class . RSVP REQUIRED November 19 (Thursday): LUNCH AND LEARN – “Sugar Blues” presented by Sheri Porter, RN, NP, HC, Department of Cardiology. Learn more about sugar cravings, hidden sugars and how to reduce sugar intake. Ochsner Health Center-Tangipahoa, 51676 Veterans Avenue. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP REQUIRED
Christie Trew, Golden Opportunity Ochsner Health Center Covington 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA. 70433-8107 985-875-2799 office, 985-875-2785 fax
[email protected]
Upcoming Events: SAENGER THEATRE: Lunch on your own (restaurant tbd), includes bus and ticket **Motown - 1/23/16 matinee, $109pp. – Wait list only! **Cabaret – 4/9/16 matinee, $100pp. Save the Date! Thursday, December 10 – North Shore and Baton Rouge Golden Opportunity Holiday Luncheon, Vintage Court (Covington) Entertainment provided by the WWII Museums’ Victory Belles. $48 pp Registration begins 10/15/15 at 8:00 am December 12-18, 2015 – Christmas in Fredericksburg and San Antonio. Our holiday adventure includes one night in Austin, two nights in Fredericksburg, two nights in San Antonio and one night in Lake Charles (Golden Nugget Casino). Also includes tours of the LBJ Presidential Library, National Museum of the Pacific War, Wildseed Farms, the Alamo, El Mercado, Buckhorn Saloon, free time on the Riverwalk and much more! Contact the GO office for more details! $1198.00 pp (Double) ** $1628.00pp (Single) ** Deposit of $100 due upon registration. *** Balance due 10/22/15. January 20 & 21, 2016 – Overnight stay at the Paragon Casino, Marksville. $45pp double/$65pp single Registration will begin next month April 14 – 25, 2016 – Cruise the Panama Canal on the Coral Princess! 10 night cruise visiting Aruba, Cartagena, Colon, Limon and Grand Cayman. Fares listed below are per person, double occupancy (air and group excursion to be added later) and includes pre night stay in Fort Lauderdale, cruise fare, transfers, gratuities, insurance and taxes: Inside $2311.28 and $2351.28 Ocean View $2611.28 Balcony $2861.28 and $2961.28 Contact the GO office for more information! Deposit and second payment of $1300 due by October 15 and balance due December 15, 2015. Announcements: **Check out the new Golden Opportunity website! http://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/golden-opportunity-a-50-lifestyle-program **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). **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. **ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DUES - $10.00 PER PERSON / PER YEAR. Don’t miss out on future activities! Please make checks payable to Golden Opportunity. Payment can be dropped off or mailed. Check your ID card for your membership expiration date. Disclaimer: All GO events are subject to change. Ochsner Golden Opportunity has the right to adjust events without formal notice.
