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Fourth Quarter

2018 Issue

Our staff welcomes you to

Enjoy Life! Recently, our wonderful St. Anthony’s Gardens

team got together to reveal their new t-shirts!

Lifestyle Adjustments to Lower Your Risk of Cancer

Cancer is the world’s leading cause of death but 1 in 3 cases can be prevented, according to the World

Health Organization. There is no “magic pill” but we can do some things to improve our odds:

-Stay at a Healthy Weight-nearly 70% of Americans are overweight. Dropping even a few pounds can

lower your risk of cancer and other diseases.

-Eat Less Red Meat-Along with cured meats like bacon, hotdogs and lunch meats, red meat in diets has

been linked to higher risks of colon and stomach cancers. The American Institute for Cancer Research

recommends no more than 18 ounces of red meat per week.

-Wear Sunscreen with SPF 30 or Higher-Ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer, which is the most

common type in the U.S.

-Eat More Vegetables-Vegetables and fruits can help stave off cancer; the recommended daily amount

is 2.5 cups. The ingredients in these foods help prevent cell damage that may lead to cancer later.

-Don’t Count on Supplements-When it comes to lowering your cancer risk, a diet rich in vegetables,

fruits and whole grains is a better bet than nutritional supplements. Supplements do not provide the

same benefits as whole foods and they can throw off the balance of other nutrients in your system.

-Cut Down on Sugar-Foods and drinks with a lot of sugar tend to have more calories per ounce. You do

not need to skip sugar entirely but limit your consumption and keep an eye out for foods and drinks

with added sweeteners.

Exercise-Get off the Couch-Exercise is especially helpful in preventing breast, colon and uterine can-

cers. When you are up and moving, your body uses more energy, digests food faster and prevents

buildup of some hormones that are linked to cancer. It is also helpful in preventing other conditions like

diabetes and heart disease.

-Avoid Smoking-Though the number of Americans who smoke regularly has dropped dramatically in

recent years, tobacco use is still the #1 cause of preventable death in the U.S.

-Limit Alcohol-Too much alcohol raises the risk of digestive system cancers as well as breast and throat

cancers. It can damage tissue and mix with other body chemicals to harm cells. The recommended limit

is one drink per day.

-Get Screened-The sooner the warning signs

of cancer are spotted, the better your odds of

recovery. Early detection is a key factor in

beating cancer once it is diagnosed. Ask your

doctor which screenings you should get and

when.

Source WEBMD.COM

Friday November 9, 9:00am-12:00pm

Get a blood pressure check and your seasonal flu shot!

Connect with dental, vision and hearing specialist.

Meet with home health and hospice organizations.

Enjoy healthy snacks and refreshments.

Bring insurance card. Flu shots may be covered under

your insurance plan!

St. Anthony’s Gardens Supports Our Community Upcoming Events…

Friday, October 19 Geaux Pink for Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center

Support our local cancer center by wearing pink and contributing a donation. Money

raised in Geaux Pink events goes to support cancer screenings and support services for

patients in our area.

Saturday, November 3 Northshore Walk to End Alz-

heimer’s

Join our team to offer support and raise funds for the more than 5 million Americans liv-

ing with this disease with no cure. Join us or donate at ALZ.org/walk or contact Ann Wel-

len, Life Enrichment Coordinator.

November and December

Food Collection for Northshore Food Bank

Look for Northshore Food Bank collection boxes in our lobbies. Donations of canned

goods or monetary contributions will help feed the Northshore’s hungry.

Project Christmas

This organization helps families to provide a Christ-

mas meal and three gifts for their children’s Christ-

mas. Your monetary contributions will allow St. Anthony’s Gardens to adopt three fami-

lies and purchase gifts for them.

October 11:

1:00pm Piatigorsky Foundation Concert

Foundation artists: Qing Li, violin and Paolo

André Gualdi, piano

October 17:

12:00pm Oktoberfest

November 6:

1:15pm Patriotic Program Honoring Veterans, Presented by the American Legions

7:30pm Gallatin Street Dixieland Band

November 7:

2:00pm TRoy Entertainment

November 8:

1:00pm Tribute to Veterans by Ron Abboud from WWII Museum

November 9:

9:00am St. Anthony’s Gardens Health Fair

November 13:

2:30pm Ron Jones Concert

November 29:

7:00pm Ronnie Kole Concert

December 4:

1:30pm Mary Queen of Peace Music Ministry Christmas Program with Father Ronnie

December 7:

10:30am Mandeville Show Choir Christmas Special

December 8:

1:30pm Knights of Columbus Choir

December 9:

12:00pm Sunday Christmas Brunch

December 10:

7:00pm New Orleans Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz Band

December 11:

2:30pm Ron Jones Concert

December 19

6:30pm Our Lady of the Lake Church Christ-mas Concert

Lakeshia B

Lakeshia joined St. Anthony’s Gardens staff as a QLS in

March 2018. She enjoys working with the residents in

Assisted Living and Memory Care; her favorite part of

her job is getting to know our residents and making

them laugh.

Lakeshia is a graduate of Franklinton High School and the Kenner Health Career

Institute. In the future, she plans to go to nursing school and become a nurse.

When she is not working, Lakeshia enjoys shopping, spending time with her-

family, traveling throughout the US, and going to concerts. Lakeshia is the

youngest of four children.

Laura M

Laura has been a resident at St. Anthony’s Gardens since Decem-

ber 2017. Originally from Gorgas, Alabama, she came to the

Covington area in 2004 upon her retirement from teaching. Oth-

er places she has lived include Mobile and Tuscaloosa, Alabama,

and Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

At age 9, Laura was introduced to art when she posed for a

teacher’s portrait painting session. She earned a BA in liberal

arts (Alabama College) as well as a Masters in Art History (Troy State University.) Laura is

an artist and an educator, with over 40 years’ experience teaching English and Art.

Laura is known for her warm smile and her helpful manner to other residents. She enjoys the activities at SAG, especially painting and those related to art. She shares her expertise

with our residents, giving a lecture on a well-known artist each month. Laura’s personal favorites are Van Gogh and Michelangelo. She is the mother of two daughters and three

grandchildren, and has three beloved cats; Mama Kitty, Shadow and Yella Fella.

St. Anthony’s Gardens Presents Our Artists

On Friday evening, September 28th, residents and their guests enjoyed wine

and cheese with the presentation of over 50 pieces of art, all created by our

residents and staff. Styles included contemporary works as well as land-

scapes, florals , animals and people. Art Therapy meets each Tuesday in the

Assisted Living Art Studio, under the direction of Elizabeth Novak.

Michelle Robinson

Executive

Director

Iris Blundell

Controller

Kathy LoCicero

Director of

Health Services

Hosie Bourgeois

Director of

Culinary Services

Lisa Ray

Director of Life

Enrichment

Jim Ford

Director of Plant

Operations

Julie Portmann

Director of

Marketing and

Sales

Wouldn’t it be great to have a special family member

or close friend move in down the hall? It could be re-

warding in so many ways.

Help us continue to be a community of good friends and

neighbors by referring others! It’s easy and your referrals

could earn you $1,500 off one month’s rent.

For more information, please contact Julie Portmann or Brenda Jacobi in

Sales and Marketing, at 985-605-5950.

Saturday Vigil Mass in our Community

As our community has grown to have

priests in residence, Vigil Mass is now celebrated on Saturdays at 4:30 pm in our auditorium. Saturday evening

dining hours have been adjusted to accommodate residents who wish to attend this Mass. Bus transportation

is still available Sunday mornings for those wishing to attend Mass at Most Holy Trinity.