October 2016Calendar of Events

Baton Rouge Region

October 4 (Tuesday): BREAKFAST BUNCH: “I’ll Have It My Way“ Presented by: Hattie Bryant Hattie Bryant is the author of a new book, I’ll Have It My Way.  She will share with us the four steps we all can take to communicate our end-of-life wishes to physicians, family and friends.  By taking a little time now, we can avoid the pain, suffering and confusion that arise when our personal desires are not clearly spelled out and known in advance. 9:30 am - 11:00 am ▪ Hospital Classroom ▪ Snack provided. RSVP REQUIRED

October 13 (Thursday): MOVIE REVIEW: “Deepwater Horizon”AMC Theater 16040 Hatteras AvenueGO 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. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O'Brien and Kate Hudson. It is based on the April 20, 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico- one of the world's largest man-made disasters. RSVP REQUIRED

October 20 (Thursday): ROAD TRIP: “Mitchell Farms Tour / Front Porch Restaurant” $60.00 per PersonDepart: 8:00 am Return Time: 5:30 pm Mitchell Farms: Discover the story of Mitchell Farms on a guided tour of their Farm and Log Cabins.   Mitchell farms started in 1960 by Dennis and Nelda Mitchell. They have been growing row-crops since the beginning, began to grow peanuts in the 70s, began vegetables in the 80s and branched into Agritourism in 2006. Today it boasts 1,500 acres, located deep in the piney woods of southeast Mississippi. Join us for a day at the farm with lots of activities for everyone! Take a trip through history in our historic log cabins, antique tractors, and our 200 year-old mill stone or hop on for one of our trailer rides and go and meet our furry farm friends! This is a working farm growing peanuts, corn, wheat, soybeans, pumpkins, peaches, and blackberries. We will shop at the “barn” for jams, jellies, etc. We will all get a pumpkin to bring home!The Front Porch Restaurant: All-you-can-eat Southern BBQ & seafood served in casual environment decorated with vintage signs. RSVP REQUIRED

October 24 (Monday): BREAKFAST BUNCH: “Humana 2017 Updates” Presented by: Linda Bynum Linda will discuss the 2017 updates to the Humana insurance plan. 9:30 am - 11:00 am ▪ Hospital Classroom ▪ Snack provided. RSVP REQUIRED

October 26 (Wednesday): CULINARY RUN: Blue Rose Café 11950 Cloverdale Ave Suite A We will meet at the restaurant to simply enjoy a great lunch and great company. Arrival Time: 11:00 am RSVP REQUIRED

NOTE: Honey Baked Ham will no longer extend the 10% discount to GO members. The $5 jewelry and accessories sale with be October 20 – 21, 2016 in the hospital

Front lobby.

Upcoming Trips:

THE ROAD TRIP TO GRAPEVINE TEXAS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016Otis House / Young’s Steak House Restaurant / Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum$58.00 per Person

Otis House: The house was built in 1885 by William Theodore Jay, who owned a sawmill near the property. In 1906, Jay sold the property and the sawmill to the Houlton brothers, Charles and William. The area became known as Houltonville and included the Johnson & Houlton Store, a U.S. post office, and about 250 sawmill workers. Frank Otis, whose family owned Otis Manufacturing in New Orleans, purchased the property from the Houltons in 1936 and used the residence as a summer home until his death in 1962. The house is an example of Queen Anne architecture, featuring 12-foot ceilings, wrap-around porches, turned balustrade and posts, and original heart pine flooring. Artifacts that are presented throughout the tour offer visitors a glimpse of life from 1885 to 1930. Master gardener’s will be on hand to discuss the butterfly gardens. We will have time to walk the boardwalk through the swamp. Young’s Steakhouse Restaurant: We will enjoy lunch in a private room. Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum: From canoes to pirogues, from bateaux to steamboats, Louisiana’s unique maritime history and culture has it all. Native Americans, European explorers, and early settlers depended upon Louisiana’s extensive bayous, rivers, and lakes as the pathways of survival, linking the interior with the sea. These waterways represented the connections among people, the connections of life.

Just a reminder: On road trips, please be aware of the amount of perfume or cologne that you use as 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.

For more information on upcoming trips, activities, meetings, to submit a suggestion or to make a reservation please call:

Cindy Wilks, Program Coordinator17000 Medical Center Drive ▪ Baton Rouge LA 70816

cwilks@ochsner.org225-755-4984

Volunteers needed at Ochsner Clinic located on Summa Avenue A free jacket is provided; Christmas and Volunteer luncheons annually.

If interested call:LaMarylis Newman

755-4986.