July 2017 Calendar of July 5 (Wednesday): GO Monthly GroupEvents Meeting “Lunch with Alice” 11:00 a.m. ▪ New Orleans Ladies Ballroom, 1771 Stumpf Blvd, Terrytown ▪ Theme: Theme: Red, White & Blue ▪ Variety Show featuring the talents of our very own GO members ▪ Menu: Spaghetti & meatballs, green beans, Caesar salad, garlic bread, ice cream with sprinkles ▪ NO menu substitutions
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$14.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 10:15 a.m. PLEASE SAVE YOUR PULL TABS FROM SOFT DRINK CANS AND BRING TO THE MEETING. FUNDRAISER TO HELP PAY FOR CHILDREN’S CANCER TREATMENTS.
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July 11 (Tuesday): Lunch Bunch - N.O. Saints Hall of Fame Museum/Bon Ton Cafe ▪ A fitting tribute to our Black & Gold ▪ exhibits & memorabilia covering the entire history of the Saints ▪ pictures from Super Bowl XLIV when the Saints won the World Championship ▪ special sections devoted to 9/11 and to Hurricane Katrina ▪ lunch on your own at Bon Ton Cafe in the CBD ▪ one of the first restaurants in New Orleans with authentic Cajun cuisine featuring foods from Louisiana’s bayous and the Gulf of Mexico ▪ limited to 30 members ▪
$10.00 p.p. ▪ Bus departs 10:30 a.m. 3rd parking lot July 13 (Thursday): Lunch and Learn: “Healthy Eating” ▪ Rebecca Miller of Ochsner’s Eat Fit Program talks about healthy eating options ▪ 10:00 a.m. – noon ▪ River Room: Ochsner Westbank ▪ limited to 50 members ▪
$5.00 p.p. ▪ Doors open at 9:30 a.m. ▪ Meal served at 11 a.m. July 20 (Thursday): Thursdays at Twilight – The Ladies of Soul ▪ You know Naydja CoJoe, Rechelle Cook, and Sharon Martin as “The Ladies of Soul”, having performed at the Garden with The Mystics ▪ They will not only sing a bit of Motown, but also Jazz, R & B, and familiar New Orleans tunes ▪ Last year’s concert was a sellout and this year is going to be a great show ▪ Food and beverages will be available for purchase ▪ limited to 30 members ▪
$15.00 p.p. (bus and admission) ▪ Bus departs 3:30 p.m. 3rd parking lot July 27 (Thursday): Whole Foods Tour with Alexis ▪ Visit the Whole Foods Store on Magazine St ▪ Join Alexis from Ochsner to sample an “Eat Fit” version of BBQ Pizza ▪ Tour the Dressings, Condiments, & Sauces section of the store ▪ time and weather permitting, we may go for a walk on Magazine St ▪ limited to 30 members ▪
$5.00 p.p. ▪ Bus departs 9:15 a.m. 3rd parking lot Aug 20 (Sunday): Matinee Comedy Show and Buffet - Joey and Mary’s Italian Wedding ▪ Sandi Rhodes hilarious production where you are one of the guests at the Italian Buffet Wedding and Reception ▪ this is a self-drive event at the Gretna Cultural Center, 4th St and Huey P Long Ave, Gretna ▪ Doors open at 11:00 A.M. ▪ Buffet served at noon ▪ performance at 2:00P.M. $50.00 p.p. Self-drive
Rivertown Theater Productions: 2017 -2018 Season Matinees: Sundays, 2:00 p.m. $50.00 p.p. (bus and ticket, including tax & fees) ▪ bus departs 10:30 a.m. 3rd parking lot Deadline for all registrations - Aug 4 The Odd Couple (Male Version) Million Dollar Quartet Steel Magnolias Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
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July 15, 2018
RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS! 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 ▪
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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 Aug 2 Monthly Meeting Aug 10 Lunch and Learn – How to Manage Arthritis Aug 15 Southside Café, Slidell Aug 31 Thursday at Twilight – Rick Trolsen & N.O. PoBoys Oct 18 Party in the Park Sep 8 – 16 New York road trip Oct 23 – 24 Paragon Casino (tentative) Oct 27 WWII event at Lakefront (PT boat)
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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
