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GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDAL IS GUEST SPEAKER AT CHAMBER ANNUAL BANQUET, JANUARY 22 — The 104th Annual Banquet at the Lake Charles Civic Center will feature keynote speaker, the newly elected Governor Bobby Jindal, just days after taking office. “We are honored to be one of the first stops on Governor Jindal’s gubernatorial calendar and to be the first to hear his plans for the future of Southwest Louisiana. The Chamber SWLA and the current Governor-elect are both strong advocates for statewide ethics reform and economic development and we look forward to working together on making Louisiana attractive to outside investment,” says George Swift, Chamber SWLA President/CEO. Entertainment will be provided by The Capitol Steps who mine the headlines of the day to create song parodies and skits which convey a special brand of satirical humor. Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there’s never a shortage of material. This year’s banquet entertainment is sponsored by CITGO Petroleum Corporation. The evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, contact The Chamber SWLA at 337-433-3632. “LOW SALT AND LOVING IT” AT WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL, JANUARY 17— A free cooking demonstration, “Low Salt and Loving It” will be held Thursday, January 17 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Featuring Fran Landry, RD and director of Nutrition Services of WCCH, the seminar will be held at Dynamic Dimensions in Sulphur. Landry will demonstrate several recipes that are full of flavor and low on sodium, and give tips on how to lower the sodium content in favorite recipes. Samples of the dishes will be available. Reserve space by calling 527-5459. WAYNE BRADY AND JEFF FOXWORTHY AT L’AUBERGE IN JANUARY — L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort announces a month of comedy and laughter in January with two award-winning performers. Wayne Brady will perform in the L’Auberge Event Center on Friday, January 11. One week later, the hilarious Jeff Foxworthy will spread his legendary redneck humor during two shows on Friday, January 18. Emmy award winning Wayne Brady is one of the most versatile performers in show business today. He has been entertaining audiences with his acting, improv, singing and dancing on television, film and the stage. Brady became well known for his improvisational skills on ABC’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?, for which he won an Emmy and earned four Emmy nominations. Wayne Brady will perform one show only in the L’Auberge Event Center on Friday, January 11 at 8:30 pm; doors open one hour before the show. Tickets are priced at $45 for floor seating and $35 for stadium seating; tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 488-5252. Jeff Foxworthy is best known for his You Might Be A Redneck If… jokes; his affectionate jabs at Southern rednecks catapulted him to stardom and earned him a place in the record books for the best selling comedy album of all time. Foxworthy will perform two shows in one night at the L’Auberge Event Center on Friday, January 18 at 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm; doors open one hour before each show. Tickets are priced at $75 for floor seating and $65 for stadium seating; tickets are on sale now. All show tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 488-5252 or online at www.ticketmaster.com . All acts, dates and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Guests must be 21 years of age and present a valid photo ID. CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES HOSTING A PAP SMEAR CLINIC, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 — January is “National Cervical Health Awareness Month” and the SWLA Center for Health Services will host a Pap Smear Clinic Friday, January 18, from 8 to 11 PAGE 24
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a.m. The Pap Smear Clinic is an annual program that is free to the public. Spaces are limited, so appointments should be made by calling the Health Center. Local Gynecologist, Dr. Stan Kordisch reports, “If detected early, most cervical cancers are treatable with good results. Women should continue to get the annual Pap smear from their health care provider for detection of diseases. For young women and teenagers who are sexually active, the annual Pap smear, along with the HPV vaccine, can prevent types 6, 11, 16, and 18 of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer, in particular the one caused by the HPV virus, is treatable if detected early. The HPV virus is the most common sexually transmitted disease today. Women who have been exposed to this virus have an extremely high risk for developing cervical cancer.” For more information or to pre-register for the Pap Smear Clinic, please call the clinic at 337-439-9983. NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM JANUARY 22 — The free 12-week series of classes will start in Lake Charles, Tuesday, January 22 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The course is designed specifically for parents, siblings, spouses, teen-age and adult children and significant others of persons who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. The course is not appropriate for individuals who themselves suffer from one of the major mental illnesses. It is sponsored by The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Southwest Louisiana. The course will cover information about schizophrenia, the mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information about medications; listening and communication techniques; problem-solving skills; recovery and rehabilitation; and self-care around worry and stress. The curriculum has been written by an experienced family member mental health professional, and will be taught by NAMI-SWLA family member volunteers who have taken intensive training as course instructors. For more information or to register, contact NAMISWLA Executive Director, Clarice Raichel at 337-433-0219. “THE BABY SHOWER” CLASSES START JANUARY 15 — Class will run Tuesday, January 15 on successive Tuesdays, through February 26. Sessions will begin at 4 p.m. at SWLA Center for Health Services, located at 2000 Opelousas Street in Lake Charles. The Baby Shower classes are educational, informative, and geared for obstetric patients and will cover “What to Expect while Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Nutrition, Exercise, Breastfeeding, Relaxation Techniques and Parenting Trends,” plus games, prizes and refreshments. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program, and will also earn valuable points by attending sessions and keeping medical doctor’s appointments and lab visits. You do not have to be a registered patient of the Health Center to participate. For more information or to pre-register call 337-439-9983 and ask for the Women’s Wellness Clinic.
Jeff Foxworthy