April 2016 Calendar of Events Baton Rouge Region April 1 (Friday): BREAKFAST BUNCH: “Cancer Screening“ Presented by: Ronald Delrie, MD Dr. Delrie will discuss how screening can help doctors find and treat several types of cancer early. Early detection is important because when abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. 9:30 am - 11:00 am ▪ Hospital Classroom ▪ Snack provided RSVP REQUIRED April 8 (Friday) GET GO’ing: LA State Archives 3851 Essen Lane A tour of The LA State Archives is being offered to the members. We will meet at the State Archive building at 10:00 am. RSVP REQUIRED April 13 (Wednesday): BREAKFAST BUNCH: “Move It or Lose It“ Presented by: Erin Derbigny, MD Physiatry Dr Derbigny will provide tips on staying active, functional, safe and different options for senior citizens exercise programs. 9:30 am - 11:00 am ▪ Hospital Classroom ▪ Snack provided RSVP REQUIRED
April 14 (Thursday): ROAD TRIP: Imahara’s Botanical Garden / Carriage House Restaurant / Port Hudson YOU MUST MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF MAKING THE RESERVATION TO CONFIRM YOUR SEAT.
$60.00 per Person (includes transportation and lunch) --- Please call with menu choice Depart from Ochsner Plaza II: 7:30 am Return Time: 5:00 pm It has taken the family 5 years to develop a Botanical garden and this 5 acre area was created primarily by wind erosion thousands of years ago. At the end of the Ice Age some of the same soil and plants are still found here today. We will have lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant located at the Myrtles Plantation. The menu choices are listed on the back. (This does not include a tour of the plantation) After lunch, we will visit the Port Hudson State Historical Site. See back for details. RSVP REQUIRED April 19 (Tuesday): CULINARY RUN: The Legacy Restaurant 1655 Sherwood Forest Blvd (The old Sherwood Forest Golf Club on the corner of Sherwood Forest and Old Hammond Hwy) We will meet at the restaurant to simply enjoy a great lunch and great company ▪ Arrival: 11:00 am . RSVP REQUIRED April 28 (Thursday): MOVIE REVIEW: “The Meddler” 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. An aging widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away. RSVP REQUIRED
Imahara’s Botanical Gardens / Carriage House Restaurant / Port Hudson Road Trip information: Our two hour tour begins with a look into the family album and the significant of the Japanese Haiku carvings. Along the garden path, view varieties of azaleas, camellias, crape myrtles, holly topiaries, and magnolias, palms, oak and fruit trees. Climb “Little Mt Fuji” that overlooks nine reflecting ponds, a zigzag bridge and Torii gates (a Torii is a traditional Japanese gate that marks the division between the physical and spiritual world and in our case the natural world). It has taken the family 5 years to develop a Botanical garden and this 5 acre area was created primarily by wind erosion thousands of years ago. At the end of the Ice Age some of the same soil and plants are still found here today. We will have lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant located at the Myrtles Plantation. (This does not include a tour of the plantation) The menu choices are: (All meals served with House Sensation Salad and Tea) Entrée: Southern Style Grilled Chicken served with Rice Pilaf and Vegetable du jour or Fried Catfish served with Hush Puppies and homemade Potato Salad Dessert: Chocolate Bread Pudding After lunch, we will visit the Port Hudson State Historical Site. In 1974, the Port Hudson battlefield was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It joined a select group of properties which have been recognized for their importance in American History. Port Hudson State Historic Site hosts several living history events, including the Battle of Port Hudson. Upcoming Trips: May 6, 2016 A Day in the French Quarter Lunch own your own $25.00 per person May 20, 2016 LA Orphan Train Museum / Soileau’s Restaurant / Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall $50.00 per person June 29, 2016 WWII Museum Stage Door Canteen Show (This does not include a tour of the WWII Museum) $55.00 per person Just a reminder: On road trips, please be aware of the amount of perfume or cologne that you use, 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. Want to know what’s going on at all Golden Opportunity regions? Log on to http://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/golden-opportunity-a-50-lifestyle-program 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
