RSVP REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS
Registration for new events (indicated with ***) available Monday, August 15
th
, 8:00 am on the CLOUD!
Please check your email often. There may be instances when unexpected and exciting activities or information
are added after the Calendar of Events have been distributed.
Reminder: Proof of vaccination must be submitted to the GO office prior to participation in all face-to-face
events. Masks required to enter Ochsner facilities.
With the new changes, West Bank & South Shore Registrations should be mailed
to: Golden Opportunity, Attn: Sabrina Champagne, 4225 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero,
LA 70072.
***SEPTEMBER 7 (WEDNESDAY) WB MEETING: LADIES BALLROOM “THE GATHERING PLACE”
Food Bank Donations will be collected at every meeting.
1771 Stumpf Blvd. in Terrytown - Personal Transportation.
Theme: New Orleans Saints! Its black & gold attire. “Win, lose or tie, I’m a Saints fan even when they
make me cry!” Menu includes Southern Fried Catfish, baked macaroni, coleslaw, and dinner rolls.
Doors open at 10:15am Limit of 150 Attendees $16pp
***SEPTEMBER 12 (MONDAY) LUNCH & LEARN: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
2500 Belle Chasse Hwy. in Gretna - Personal Transportation.
Speaker: Joseph Ewell Jr., Humana. Learn how to spot and avoid scams so you can protect yourself and
your family. Menu includes Mango salsa chicken breast, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, tossed
salad and a cookie.
Doors open at 11:30am Limit of 40 Attendees $10pp
***SEPTEMBER 13 (TUESDAY) SS “MEET AND LEARN” MEETING: MEAL PREP HACKS
1200 S. Clearview Parkway- Ochsner Fitness Ctr. Auditorium - Personal Transportation.
Speaker: Alexis Weilbaecher, Ochsner Clinic Dietician. Become a pro at meal prepping. It’s a great way
to help you save time, money, and calories. And you’ll avoid the long fast-food lines!
10:00am Limit of 40 Attendees FREE
***SEPTEMBER 15 (THURSDAY): MORNING FUEL WITH SABRINA
Shoney’s Gretna 420 West Bank Expressway in Gretna - Personal Transportation.
Eating breakfast is a nutritious way to start out your day. Breakfast refuels your body, enhances your
mood, improves your concentration, helps you maintain a healthy weight, and is the foundation of a
healthy diet. We will meet in the private dining room.
8:30am Limit of 30 Attendees ON YOUR OWN
SEPTEMBER 16 (FRIDAY) ROAD TRIP: DINNER BELL
The bus was full so let’s do it again! Great conversation and great food served on the Lazy Susan tables.
Menu: Fried chicken - Fried okra - Fried eggplant - Sweet potato casserole - Dumplings- Turnips - Green
beans - Lima beans - Field peas - Mashed potatoes - Rice & gravy - Cole slaw - Stewed squash - Corn
salad.
Bus departs 8:00am South Shore Limit of 25 Attendees $50pp
Bus departs 8:30am West Bank
All WB Bus trips depart Ochsner WB 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy. Gretna. Please park in the 3
rd
parking lot.
All SS Bus trips depart Ochsner MC River Road and Collins C Diboll Dr.
events through September. Your wellbeing is first and foremost in our minds. Together we can help keep
ourselves and others safe during this time.
We appreciate your understanding. The staff of Golden Opportunity will continue to work remotely, so
please communicate via email or calls to your local Golden Opportunity office if you have any questions.
We care about keeping you, your family, and the community safe. As time goes by, we will keep in touch
with you regarding the reinstatement of events and other Ochsner news, but in the meantime, please
follow the recommended guidelines for maintaining healthy habits.
It is necessary for everyone to provide proof of complete vaccination for our records, even if you do not
plan to attend in-person events in the future. Please email or text a copy of your vaccination card as soon
as you can.
September 2022
Calendar of Events
WB & SS Region
***SEPTEMBER 20 (TUESDAY): MORNING FUEL @ CAFFE’ LATTE DA
5860 Citrus Boulevard, Ste A, Harahan, LA- Drive Yourself
The term “breakfast” means breaking the fast. And at some point in our day, all of us do that, whether it’s
at 7 a.m. or noon. Ideally, the recommendation is to put some food in your belly within two hours
of getting up for the day. Drive yourself to Caffe’ Latte Da and enjoy great conversation while enjoying
Brunch on your own.
10:30am Limit of 30 Attendees On Your Own
FUTURE EVENTS
OCTOBER 24-29 (MONDAY – SATURDAY): ROAD TRIP - BRANSON FALL FOLIAGE
Join us for a stroll through Branson Missouri! Branson tour includes 4 shows, a train ride through the
Ozark Mountains and beautiful Mount Magazine. Enjoy the Showboat Branson Belle, the Haygood’s, tour
of the College of the Ozarks, Mt Magazine State Park, Arkansas, and Missouri Railroad and much more!
Single: $1368 / Double: $1138 / Triple: $1068 / Quad: $1028
Contact Tours by Aurora at 504-914-7209 to register.
6:00am Limit of 25 Attendees
Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's
®
is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care,
support, and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight
against the disease.
New Orleans, LA Oct 29, 202 Baton Rouge, LA Sep 24, 2022
For more info on Alzheimer’s Association- https://act.alz.org/
The Pantry will begin picking up can good donations at every WB meeting.
“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” Dr. Loretta Scott
The game hasn’t ended! Keep playing all year, the next drawing will be on October 3rd. The Grand Prize
winner will receive a Saints Jersey autographed by Michael Thomas. For every friend you refer that
becomes a member you’ll receive a “token” of appreciation. The more friends you ref er that become
members, the more you win!
Having difficulty with MyOchsner?
Contact MyOchsner support 1-877-339-2637
Ochsner On Call: This 24/7 service is free and available by calling 1-800-231-5257
****Need help with the Cloud? Contact our office to make an
appointment****https://ochsner.force.com/goldenopportunity
**Fees must be received within 7 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 and send separate checks
for events.
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 PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
Sabrina Champagne, Program Coordinator sabrina.champagne@ochsner.org
4225 Lapalco Blvd. 2
nd
Floor 504-371-6541 office
Marrero, LA 70072 ochsner.org/go
