August 3 (Wednesday): GO Meeting “Coffee with Christie: “Cancer Screening” presented by Pranay Kappera, medical student from the University of Queensland and “Compassion that Compels” presented by Kristianne Stewart, Founder. Ochsner Health Center - COVINGTON, 2nd floor Training Room, 10:00 am to 11:30 am. RSVP REQUIRED

August 4 (Thursday): GO Meeting “Coffee with Christie”: “Cancer Screening” presented by Pranay Kappera, medical student from the University of Queensland and “Compassion that Compels” presented by Kristianne Stewart, Founder. Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore, 100 Medical Center Drive, Camellia Room, SLIDELL, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. RSVP REQUIRED

August 10 (Wednesday): Classic Movie at the Prytania Theatre bus trip. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder. Includes movie/popcorn/drink and buffet lunch at Dooky Chase Restaurant. $60pp. Departure from OHC-Covington at 8:45am, return at 3:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED – wait list only

August 17 (Wednesday): LUNCH AND LEARN “Maintaining Healthy Skin” presented by Helene Erickson, M.D. Ph.D., Department of Dermatology. Ochsner Medical Center-North Shore, 100 Medical Center Drive, Camellia Room, SLIDELL, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. A light lunch will be served. RSVP REQUIRED

August 19 (Friday): National Shrine of Father Seelos bus trip. Lunch at Superior Seafood Restaurant. Indicate choice of entrée on check: Shrimp & Grits, Tchoupitoulas Chicken or Blackened Fish Napoleon. $60pp. Departure from OHC-Covington at 8:30am with pickup in Slidell at 9:00am, return at 5:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED – wait list only for this date. Another date will be planned.

August 22 (Monday): DINE AROUND “Murphys Seafood Restaurant (1700 North Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, 985-345-9997) Each guest will select one of the following meals and pay on their own, $20pp includes salad, entrée, soft beverage, tax and tip. RSVP REQUIRED

Shrimp Penne Pasta

Grilled Chicken w/Baked potato (no sauce)

Fried catfish, FF, hushpuppies

Fried shrimp, FF, hushpuppies

Shrimp Salad

Upcoming Events:

September 20 – Bus trip to The National Shrine of Fr. Francis Seelos, lunch at Superior Seafood, shopping at the Riverwalk Outlet Collection, $60 pp. Departure from Covington and pickup in Slidell. Registration begins July 22, 8:00am.

October 6 – 10, 2016 – Need a quick getaway? Ready for a long weekend? Want to experience cruising for the first time? Join us on this fun filled cruise in the beautiful sunny Caribbean aboard Carnival’s Triumph! Call the GO office for more information. Prices start at $521.89 per person double occupancy, includes cruise, insurance, fees and gratuities. Registration is open now.

November 5-11, 2016 –Mt. Magazine (Ozarks) and Branson bus trip. Includes 4 shows in Branson (Hot Jersey Nights, Shoji Tabuchi, Hallmark’s Maxine’s Christmas Carol, and Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza), Fantastic Caverns, A&M Railroad ride and beautiful Mt. Magazine State Park. $150 Deposit due with reservation, final payment due September 15. $1459/Single, $1159/Double, $1059/Triple, $1029/Quad. Registration begins July 22, 8:00am.

May 8-21, 2017 – Alaska CruiseTour. Prices begin at $3579.94 pp for inside cabin. Price includes 7 night cruise and 5 nights on land discovering Fairbanks, Denali, Mt. McKinley and Vancouver, along with taxes, fees, gratuities, insurance and airfare. For more information contact the GO office.

Announcements:

**Check out the Golden Opportunity website for calendars from all Regions! www.ochsner.org/go

**A dedicated telephone line has been set up with Ochsner Scheduling Department for GO members to schedule medical appointments without any delays. The number is: 985-871-2546 (CALL GO).

**When a fee is involved, it must be received within 5 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. 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 THE CHECK IS RECEIVED.

Disclaimer: All GO events are subject to change. Ochsner Golden Opportunity has the right to adjust events without formal notice.

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Golden Opportunity name badges are available for purchase for $7.00 each. The name badge will be attachedwith a magnet that is inserted inside your shirt, blouse, dress or jacket that adheres to the badge.

If you would like to order an official name badge, please send in your check payable to Golden Opportunity, 1000 Ochsner Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433. Also please include with your check your name preference for your badge (Dot instead ofDorothy,Liz instead of Elizabeth, etc.).

These can be worn for all GO events.