Lifestyles briefs
Huge Multi-family Benefit Garage Sale
Preston Heath, 2, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in November 2009. Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder which is treated with chemotherapy drugs. Unfortunately, his blood disorder has not responded to the chemo. A bone marrow biopsy taken June 4 shows that he doesn’t have the cells that produce platelets anywhere in his bone marrow. St. Jude Children’s Research Center is trying to find a bone marrow donor for him. To offset the costs of this expensive procedure, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends are having a Huge Multi-family Benefit Garage Sale Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine, 14220 Harry Savoy Road. All proceeds to help pay medical expenses.
For more information, contact Debbie Heath at 622-6589.
Senior Soc Hop scheduled
The Parish of Ascension Recreation and Culture Department will host its monthly Senior Soc Hop Friday, June 25, from 1-3 p.m. at Lamar-Dixon..
Residents 50 plus are welcome to attend. Soft drinks are complimentary and the Senior Throw Together Band will entertain seniors.
Smith Chiropractic Clinic Open House
Smith Chiropractic Clinic, 12320 Hwy. 44, Suite A, Gonzales, will host an Open House June 26, from 9 a.m.-noon with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 am. The fire chief and City of Gonzales Chief of Police will be present, along with a fire truck for the kids. Gilbert Melancon, a member of the Jambalaya Festival Crew, will be cooking the jambalaya.
The event will also offer free spinal screening.
Smith Chiropractic Clinic would like to thank the following businesses for donating door prizes: Circle bowl, Kamal’s, Cheryl Fontenot (Salon Vienne), La Bowtique, Pinocchio’s Pizza Play House, Louisiana Nursery, Desirable Home Furnishings, Ratcliff’s florist, Sno’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Hollywood South, Crazy Kajun Bar-B-Que, LeJuene Cleaners, Terry’s Express Center, Anytime Fitness (Hwys. 30 and 44), Shear Happy and Bounce n’ Around.
Free HIV testing
Face to Face Enrichment Center offers free HIV testing. No blood and no needles. Results are ready in 20 minutes. To schedule your appointment, call 225-644-9992.
Face to Face Enrichment Center introduces Project Connections. The project allows clients and the general community to research Internet-based health information through the National Library of Medicine. Whether you need information about Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Cancer, etc., Project Connections is for you. Call 225-644-9992 to schedule your research time.
Face to Face Enrichment Center is now a Louisiana Medicaid Program Certified Application Center. Applications are taken from women, children, and senior citizens Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please contact our office at 225-644-9992 and our staff will be happy to schedule an appointment for you.
Coffee and Art
Stop by Community Coffee in Prairieville Saturday, June 19, 8 a.m.-noon for a cup of coffee and visit with artist, Mary Crochet, a Folk Art painter from River Region Art Association. Donna Braud will demonstrate her art style and display a series of her artworks Sunday, June 20, from noon-3 p.m. Also enjoy an exhibit of River Region Red Hot Art at the Coffee House.
Rainforest Art Camp set for July
Rainforests of the world will be the theme of this year’s art camp at Prairieville Middle School. The camp will be taught by veteran art teachers Cindy Dodson and Dana Mosby. Young people will have the opportunity to experiment with different media and create artwork with animals and plant life of the rainforest as the subject.
The camp will be July 19-23 and is for students seven through 12. There will be a morning session from 8:30 –11 a.m. and an afternoon session from noon-2:30 p.m. The cost for each session is $80 which includes all supplies and a light snack each day.
A registration form is available by emailing dana_mosby@yahoo.com
Anger Management Classes offered
The Ascension Counseling Center now offers Anger Management Classes. This six-week program will be held at the Ascension Counseling Center, located at 1112 S.E. Ascension Complex Avenue on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. The cost is $5 per session.
To enroll in the program or to request more information, contact Ted Pinkard at 225-621-8559.
Summer Reading Program Week Four
Hey, kids and families of all ages. The Ascension Parish Library is proud to host Calliope Puppets during our Laugh Out Loud summer. Come watch this fun and exciting show and maybe learn something, too. What else can one ask for? There are two shows on Monday, June 21; one at 10:30 in Galvez and one in Donaldsonville at 2 p.m.. Be there or be square.
The Ascension Parish Library has a program for kids on making your own book out of a paper bag. A what? That ís rightóa paper bag. Children in second through fifth grades are invited to attend. All materials will be provided and crafts will be available until supplies run out. This program is free and is scheduled in two time slots for all library locations. Dutchtown will hold theirs Tuesday, June 22. Galvez ís will be Wednesday, June 23. Donaldsonville will host their program Thursday, June 24, all at 9:30 a.m. and then 11:30 a.m.
Come join the talented staff of Ascension Parish Library and learn how to draw cartoon characters. Children second through fifth grades, who like to draw, are invited to come and create with us. All materials will be provided. This program is scheduled in two time slots for Friday, June 25 at 9:30 and then 11:30 a.m. in Donaldsonville and Dutchtown.
Cajun Jam Benefit Saturday
A Cajun Jam Benefit for Glenn Martin, a transplant patient, has been scheduled Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m.-until at the American Legion, 421 E. City Park, Gonzales. The event which will feature family fun, kids games, an auction, 50/50, door prizes, porker run and plate lunches. The “Jam Session” will include: Kenny Fife, Henry and Mitch, Cruzzin, Van and Grace Broussard, Benny Stanley, Gayland Templet, Tony & Rose, Scott Phillips & Mike Hurt, Will Kidder, LA Sunshine and Gary Bellows.
For more information or to donate, call Carmen at 644-0144 or Bayou Bar at 644-2317.
Learn to quilt
Summer Quilting Camps for Kids and Quilting Classes for adults. For more information, call 622-2147.
Free blood pressure and glucose
screening
The Parish of Ascension offers free blood pressure and glucose screening every Friday from 8-10 a.m. at the Ascension Parish Health Unit, 1024 S.E. Ascension Complex Blvd., Gonzales, across from Courthouse East off Worthey Road. For more information, call 225-644-4582.
Something Scary Is Coming!
None have been spotted yet! But be on the look out for something scary in the Garden. . . it may be as tall as You! What could it be? . . . watch for more details this summer. Each clue may help you identify what is about to happen. You may want to join in all the fun.
Best Butts on da' Bayou annual fundraiser
Gonzales Firefighters Association "Best Butts on da' Bayou" annual fundraiser. $25 for a fully cooked Boston Butt. Tickets can be purchase at GFD Station 10. 724 Orice Roth. Boston Butts can be picked up at GFD Station 10 on July 2, starting at 10 a.m.
Smith Chiropractic Clinic Open House
Smith Chiropractic Clinic, 12320 Hwy. 44, Suite A, Gonzales, will host an Open House June 26, from 9 a.m.-noon with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 am. The fire chief and City of Gonzales Chief of Police will be present, along with a fire truck for the kids. Gilbert Melancon, a member of the Jambalaya Festival Crew, will be cooking the jambalaya.
The event will also offer free spinal screening.
Is there still life?
Yes, there is! For ages teen and for the adults, Janice Carter will be offering an Acrylic Still Life painting class Monday, June 21 and Monday, June 28, from 7-9 p.m. at the Art Center for $55 (includes both classes).
Teacher will furnish basic supplies with canvas board, paint, and brushes. Instructor will provide picture of still life for student to work from. Class will follow step by step process: drawing, under painting, and finishing details. Carter, an RRAA member, is the art teacher at East Ascension High School. Call now to reserve a spot at 6033-1873. Registration form is online at www.artgumbo.org under class schedule.
Porker Run Benefit
Saturday
Porker Run Benefit for Glenn Martin is set for Saturday, June 19. All vehicles are welcome. The run will be $20 per driver or $15 per passenger. High hand wins 10 percent, second highest hand win 5 percent. Stops in order include: American Legion (registration being held), Fisherman’s Wharf, Mom’s Bar, Corner Bar, and ends at the American Legion.
All vehicles must be registered by noon at the Legion and last vehicle must be in by 5 p.m. at the Legion. For more information, call Carmen at 644-0144.
Acrylic painting class
Art Instructor Janice Carter, an art teacher at East Ascension High, will offer an “Acrylic Still Life” painting class this summer on Monday, June 21 and Monday, June 28 from 7 p.m. -9 p.m. This will be for teens and adults. Basic supplies will be furnished: Canvas Board, paint and brushes. Instructor will provide picture of still life for student to work from. Class will follow step-by-step process: Drawing, under painting, finishing details. Class fee is $55 for two days. Sign up at the RRAA Art Center in Gonzales on Thursdays or Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Class forms are online at www.artgumbo.org Deadline for registration is June 17. For more information, call Janice at 603-1873.
Scrapbooking Weekend Retreat
Camp Crop-A lot, annual Scrapbooking event, held by Prairieville-based scrapbooking retail store Memory Mania is set for July 16 and 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. Since 2001, scrapbooking enthusiasts have come to this area, and from across the county, to participate in this event, attracting 175 attendees each year. Memory Mania’s two-day retreat, Camp Crop-A lot, will be held at Crowne Plaza located at 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge. The event is designed to pamper each camper with 37 quiet hours of cropping, and meals. The occasion will feature: Kickback with friends and make new friends; relax and be pampered; chair massages; table reserved with your friends - or make new friends; welcome gifts; door prizes; and leave all the mess, planning and arranging up to Memory Mania. Memory Mania locally-owned, full-service scrapbooking retailer located at 17424 Airline Highway in Prairieville.
Alzheimer’s Services caregiver network meeting
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area holds caregiver network meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, from 11 a.m.-noon, at Healing Place Church/St. Amant Annex, 43503 Quality Lane, Suite H.
All caregiver network meetings are held monthly and are free to the public. They provided caregiver mutual support and practical caregiving techniques, as well as update community resources available to caregivers. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Services office at 225-334-7494 or 1-800-548-1211.
Free blood pressure and glucose
screening
The Parish of Ascension offers free blood pressure and glucose screening every Friday from 8-10 a.m. at the Ascension Parish Health Unit, 1024 S.E. Ascension Complex Blvd., Gonzales, across from Courthouse East off Worthey Road. For more information, call 225-644-4582.
VFW Post 3693 bingo every weekend
VFW Post 3693 offers bingo every Friday and Saturday. Everyone is welcome.
Children six years and older are welcome, but must buy at least a $5 book.
Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.
Anger Management Classes offered
The Ascension Counseling Center now offers Anger Management Classes. This six-week program will be held at the Ascension Counseling Center, located at 1112 S.E. Ascension Complex Avenue on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. The cost is $5 per session.
To enroll in the program or to request more information, contact Ted Pinkard at 225-621-8559.
Ascension Council on Aging events
• June 21– Hearing checks, Quality Hearing, Frances Newman, Donaldsonville 10 a.m.; Fast Exercise, Donaldsonville, 9:30 a.m., Gonzales, 10:45 a.m.; and Beading Class, Gonzales, 9 a.m.
• June 22 – Hearing Checks, Browns Hearing, Gonzales, from 1 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Pilates, Gonzales, 9:15 a.m.; and Bridge Lessons, Gonzales, 1 p.m.; and Gonzales Recipe and Coupon Exchange Club Day
• June 23 – Gonzales Center Birthday Party, 10 a.m.; Fast Exercise, Donaldsonville 9:30 a.m. and Gonzales 10:45 a.m.; and “Singing With Bill,” Gonzales, 9 a.m.
Send your upcoming events to Cheryl LeBlanc Babin, lifestyles editor, at lifestyles@weeklycitizen.com, call 225-644-6397, fax 225-644-2069 or drop by or mail to The Gonzales Weekly Citizen, 231 W. Cornerview, Gonzales, LA 70737.