October 7, 2016 (Friday) Lunch Bunch -The Stuffed CrabThe Stuffed Crab Restaurant is a family run restaurant with great food and an extensive menu. The address is 3431 Houma Blvd., Metairie. Please join us for great friends and food. Lunch will be on your own. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. RSVP required.

October 18, 2016 (Tuesday): General Membership Meeting-River ParishOur guest speaker, Calvin Mallet from Peoples Health, will explain the 2017 Plan changes. Open enrollment is between October 5 through December 8, the only period during which changes can be made. Noon, Medical Office Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room.RSVP required.

October 21, 2016 (Friday) Bus trip to Mitchell Farms and Front Porch BBQLunch at the Front Porch Barbeque & Seafood Restaurant at 11:00 a.m., followed by a narrated tour of Mitchell Farms, a working farm. We will receive a free pumpkin from Mitchell Farms, as it will be “pumpkin season.” Our return time is approximately 5:00 pm.RSVP required.

October 26, 2016 (Wednesday) General Membership Meeting-KennerOur guest speaker, Calvin Mallet from Peoples Health, will explain the 2017 Plan changes. Open enrollment is between October 5 through December 8, the only period during which changes can be made. Noon, Medical Office Building 7th floor Board Room.RSVP required.

October 28, 2016 (Friday) Kickoff for the new St. Charles Region of Golden Opportunity

Everyone is invited to join us at our Golden Opportunity kickoff for St. Charles Parish Hospital to be held in the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Light refreshments will be served. If you would like to volunteer, please call me at (504) 621-8570. Thank you.

October, 2016Calendar of Events

Kenner & River Parish Regions

****Important Information***With the addition of St. Charles members, bus pickups will rotate between our three locations. Depending on our destination, pickups may only be available at one or two locations, resulting in personal transportation to a pickup location if you wish to participate. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Upcoming Events

November 15, 2016 Bus trip to the New Orleans Historical Society/LePavillon Buffet

Enjoy a tour of the historical venue along with lunch at the LePavillon. Look for more information in our November calendar!

December 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2016 Natchitoches, LA 90th Annual Christmas FestivalWe will leave on a motor coach from Ochsner Kenner with a pick up at 7:30 a.m. and a pick up at Ochsner River Parish at 8:00 a.m. Overnight accommodations at the Best Western Hotel, 10 minutes from the heart of the city. Cost for the trip is $341.00 (Double) $570.00 (Single) which includes; hotel, festival tickets, transportation, taxes and gratuity. Please see the enclosed flyer for detailed information. Limited number of seats! Register now! (all fees are nonrefundable)

December 8, 2016 (Thursday): Kenner/Laplace/St. Charles and Jefferson Highway Joint Christmas luncheon

Our Christmas Luncheon will be held at Ormond Plantation. More information to follow.

Please Note!Once you sign up for an event you must pay for the event within 5 (five) days in order to secure your reservation. If your payment is not received within 5 (five) days, your name may be taken off the reservation list. Keep in mind, our Golden Opportunity program is growing. All reservations are first-come, first-served and all fees are nonrefundable.

Ann Laiche, Golden OpportunityOchsner Kenner/River Parishes

180 W. Esplanade Ave. Kenner, LA 70065(504) 464-2974

Email: ann.laiche@ochsner.org