Area Events and Happenings

Sept. 22

Growing Up: Boys, A Class for Preteen Boys

Sr. Vernola Conference Room, St. Elizabeth Hospital 

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Designated for boys aged 9-12 and their dads/moms. $15 fee, pre-registration is required.

Family of Faith Catholic Charismatic Prayer Meeting 

St. Theresa Catholic Church 

1022 N. Burnside Ave., Gonzales   

Rosary: 6:30 p.m., Meeting: 7 p.m. 

The speaker will be Guy Signorino. 

(225) 715-2135. 

KICK OFF MEETING – RELAY FOR LIFE – ASCENSION PARISH 

Sept. 24 

St. Elizabeth Medical Plaza 1 Atrium

2647 S. St. Elizabeth Blvd., Gonzales    

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

The theme is “Paint your world purple”, and the event will be held April 30, 2016 at Cabela’s. 

2015 WOMEN’S WEEK KICKOFF LUNCHEON

Sept. 25 

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Marriott

5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge 

The theme is “Women Leading the Way.” The keynote speaker will be Alejandra “Alex” Juan, a decorated Air Force veteran and the Executive Director of the USS Kidd Veterans Museum. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. to visit the Activity Fair. Sponsored by the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge, more than 150 activities are offered during the ten-day event, ending Oct. 4. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 20, and are $35; $350 to reserve a table of 10. Make reservations to Kristina Shapiro, (225) 302-8018, Ext. 4. WomensWeekBR.org.

Ascension Parish Council on Aging

526 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales 

Sept. 22

Yoga: 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.

Coupon Swap: 9 a.m. 

Zumba Gold: 10:30 a.m. 

Bridge: 11:30 a.m. 

Sept. 23

The Center will be closed. 

Sept. 24 

Pilates: 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. 

Zumba Gold: 10:30 a.m. 

Cajun Needlers: 12:30 p.m.