Sophisticated Woman Magazine_October 2021

October 2021 The Northshore's Best

Enterprising Woman Sheila O'Connor O'Connor Law Firm

Northshore Attorneys Women's Care Month Fall Fashion: Get Your Game On Fall Cocktails Autumn Artichoke Soup

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Fall Recipe

Autumn Artichoke Soup......................................... 48 Fall Cocktails

Legally Bombed..................................................... 49

The Peristyle At Beau West

Sheila O'Connor | O'Connor Law Firm

Nonna Randazzo's

NORTHSHORE ATTORNEYS

HEALTH

Margaret Burns............................................................7

Billy Beaudreau, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, FAAOMPT

Joshua D. Allison........................................................8 Sarabeth T. Bradley....................................................9 Brittany V. Carter...................................................... 10 Frank J. D'Amico, Sr................................................ 11

Ana Lopez.................................................................. 14 Robin De Leo............................................................ 14 Tony Le Mon......................................................... 15 James E. Moorman, III............................................ 15 SELA Dispute Resolution....................................... 16 Talley, Anthony, Hughes & Knight, LLC.............. 16 Blue Williams, LLC................................................... 17

WOMEN'S CARE MONTH

Bringing Senior Living Home................................ 34 A Sweet Celebration............................................... 46

Is It Muscle Soreness or An Injury?........................ 39

FINANCIAL Amanda G. Villemarette, MS Live Oak Wealth Management

Fearless Financial Planning.................................... 41

GARDENING Snoann Willett, Louisiana Master Gardener

Container Gardening for Fall................................. 41

LOCAL RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHTS Nonna Randazzo's.................................................. 47 Half Shell Oyster House.......................................... 47 Habanero's............................................................... 47 Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar............................. 47

Genevieve Maronge, MD

CUISINE & COCKTAILS

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center........................... 19

Autumn Artichoke Soup........................................ 48

Northshore Oncology Associates

Fall Recipe

You Night

Fall Cocktails

A Powerful Sisterhood of Support........................ 20 Gina Pausina Cherry

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Get Your Game On................................................. 30

Behind the Scenes

Erica D. Williams...................................................... 13

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Fall Fashion

BUSINESS | PROFESSIONAL PROFILES

Amber Sheppard..................................................... 12

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Tough Love.............................................................. 26

ENTERPRISING WOMAN

Tough Love.............................................................. 26

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Enterprising Woman | Shelia O'Connor

O C T O B E R 2 0 2 1 Enterprising Woman Photo Shoot........................... 5

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Cover Features:

Dancing on the Waves of Hope........................... 22

FASHION Fall Fashion

Get Your Game On................................................ 30

Legally Bombed..................................................... 49

COMMUNITY Publisher’s Note....................................................... 6 Northshore Humane Society.................................. 40 Ozone Songwriter Festival..................................... 44 Ribbon Cuttings...................................................... 50 October Calendar................................................... 52

Sophisticated Woman Magazine

By Women. For Women.

Inspiring Women.

Publisher Lorie Hollis

Behind the Scenes

Associate Editor Jan Windhorst Art Director | Graphic Design Pam Hendrix

Our Enterprising Woman Photo Shoot With Sheila O'Connor

Administrative Manager Emily Warder Social Media Coordinator Elise Apffel Sales Director Halie Moore

WE MET WITH our Enterprising Woman, Sheila

Account Executives Rick Clasen and Stephanie Norman

O'Connor, at her office in Covington where her

Contributing Writers Susie Kaznowitz, Snoann Willett and Jan Windhorst

hair and makeup were done by Nicole Turner of

Contributing Photographers Paige Henderson, Pam Hendrix, Ashley Kristen Pass, Kiki Randon, Steve Randon, Tracie Morris Schaefer and Jan Windhorst

Maison de Cheveux Salon in New Orleans. SW Photographer Steve Randon and the Sophisticated

Fashion Coordinator Suzanne Lucido

Woman team coordinated her photo shoot at

Production Sophisticated Woman Magazine

her office and the Southern Hotel in Historic Downtown Covington.

Distribution Manager Anthony Figaro

Read her cover feature story on page 26 to learn

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Contributors Elise Apffel is a graphic designer and social media manager. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Graphic Design concentration from University of Louisiana at Lafayete. Elise is the Social Media Coordinator for Sophisticated Woman. For more about Elise, visit eliseapffel.com.

Jan Windhorst is the Associate Editor for Sophisticated Woman Magazine. She has a Master of Journalism from LSU and is a marketing consultant and photographer. She also enjoys performing in the band Four Unplugged.

Steve Randon is the official cover photographer for Sophisticated Woman Magazine. For more information about Steve Randon Studio, please visit steverandon.com.

Snoann Willett has been a Louisiana Master Gardener since 2018 and is also a licensed Realtor. She is Publicity Chair for St. Tammany Master Gardener Association, 2nd VP of the Covington Garden Club, Membership Chair at Pontchartrain Yacht Club, and can be found sailing when not tending to clients or greenery.

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Refresh & Renew This Fall AS FALL ARRIVES and temperatures start to cool, even the pandemic can't change the fact that it's still the season of falling leaves, crisp mornings and the return of light sweaters and jackets. As we continue to navigate through unpredictable times, remember to maintain a positive outlook on the future.

And speaking of positive influences, our Enterprising Woman, Sheila O’Connor, is an unconventional, yet seriously effective family law practitioner. Sheila is known to be aggressive when needed, but is also passionate and compassionate regarding her clients. Read her story on page 26 and get to know this talented and multifaceted professional.

Also, this month we showcase some of the finest attorneys on the Northshore who offer help with managing all types of legal situations, from family law and estate planning to civil and criminal law. On page seven, read about local legal professionals who are ready to assist you.

In this issue, we also focus on women's care and bringing awareness to cancer survivors. On page 20, read about You Night, an organization that helps women embrace life beyond cancer. On page 22, we share another story of survival about Gina Pausina Cherry, who has started an organization that gives women hope through dance.

Fall also brings the long-awaited excitement of sports from school teams to the pros. Check out our fan-themed fashion feature on page 30 to see this season’s offerings from local boutiques and get your game on!

On the food and drink scene, look on pages 48 and 49 for a seasonal autumn artichoke soup recipe along with delicious and judicious cocktail concoctions that offer a little added legal ease.

In the following pages, get to know community professionals and find some fun ways to refresh and renew this fall.

N O RT H S H O R E AT T O R N E Y S In

this month's issue, we highlight

top

legal professionals in our area who work to professionally and ethically represent the best interests of their clients. From family matters to corporate concerns, law firm personnel provide assistance and guidance with everything from momentous milestones to difficult life events.

In our special attorney's section, we have included profiles of legal professionals who can help guide and advise you in all areas of legal counsel.

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Margaret S. Burns, Esq. PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

AT A GLANCE • Juris Doctor Southern University Law Center • B.A. - College of Charleston, SC • Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Law • Louisiana State Bar Association Louisiana Association for Justice 22nd JDC Bar Association Junior League of Greater Covington • Person Most Admired: Oprah Winfrey • Hometown: Monroe, LA • Favorite Book: To Kill A Mockingbird

by Harper Lee • Favorite Quote: “If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

YEP. I’M ONE of “those” attorneys. I get that response sometimes from people when I tell them what it is I do for a living. I always reply with a question, “Have you ever been in an auto accident?” The answer is always a resounding, “no.” People’s worldviews are limited, in main part, by their experiences. If a person hasn’t been through the deeply traumatic experience of being involved in a serious auto accident with serious injuries, they just don’t understand why we truly need “those” attorneys. They don’t understand what it’s like to miss work, or lose your job and not be able to provide for your family, nor do they understand what it’s like to live in intense pain day in and day out. They can't comprehend what it’s like to be unable to feel happiness and contentment in your life, because all you can worry about is the next huge hospital bill that’s coming in. And they especially don’t understand what it’s like to do all of this without a knowledgeable, aggressive personal injury attorney. I could write a book describing the truly insidious tricks and tactics car insurance companies employ to protect their money. That is their one, true goal. I know this because I used to be an insurance claims adjuster. Also, I know what it’s like to be defrauded and duped by these companies after suffering through a really serious auto accident in college.

It happened to me and it changed my life. I didn’t think I needed an attorney. And now, I don’t want it to happen to you. So, yes–I am one of “those” attorneys and very proudly so.

Margaret S. Burns Law, Esq. Personal Injury Attorney is located at 317 N. Columbia Street in Covington.

For more information call: 985-892-2945 email: Margaret@msblaw.org or visit: msblaw.org This is a paid advertisement.

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Joshua D.Allison ATTORNEY AT LAW

AT A GLANCE • Juris Doctor Loyola University School of Law Certificate in International Law • B.A. - Political Science Southeastern Louisiana University • Louisiana State Bar Association

22nd JDC Bar Association 21st JDC Bar Association 24th JDC Bar Association Federal Bar Association Louisiana Association for Justice • Elected Member of the Republican Parish Executive Committee

• Corporate Mission Statement: Exceptional representation for

every client. We achieve this

through aggressive advocacy, client responsiveness, and adherence to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics at all times.

JOSHUA "JOSH" D. ALLISON is the owner and operator of Joshua D. Allison, A Professional Law Corporation, a civil litigation law firm concentrating in the areas of business law, family law, and personal injury law. The law firm is located in Downtown Covington with an additional office located in Franklinton, Louisiana. “As an attorney concentrating solely in litigation, I personally believe that both peace of mind throughout the process of litigation and ultimate success at the end of litigation are achievable. Whether you're a business owner who has been unfairly targeted, someone who is going through a difficult divorce or custody matter, or you have been injured due to the fault of another, my law firm is ready to take on your case and formulate a winning plan.” The law firm consists of multiple attorneys and a dedicated staff of secretarial and paralegal professionals with nearly an exclusive referral-based clientele. “Our mission is simple - provide exceptional representation to all of our clients. We believe exceptional representation is achieved only through aggressive advocacy, client responsiveness, and adherence to the absolute highest standards of professionalism and ethics at all times.” The law firm is also involved in local politics, community outreach and non-profit organizations. Josh also serves as Vice Chairman of the St. Tammany Parish Republican Parish Executive Committee. “Being a positive part of our community goes hand in hand with being an outstanding regional civil litigation law firm.”

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Joshua D. Allison

A Professional Law Corporation

Joshua D. Allison A Professional Law Corporation is located at 207 E. Gibson Street in Covington.

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Sarabeth T. Bradley ATTORNEY AT LAW

AT A GLANCE • Juris Doctor Louisiana State University • B.A. - Political Science Southeastern Louisiana University • Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation • Louisiana State Bar Association

22nd JDC Bar Association 22nd Judicial Inn of Court Wex Malone Inn of Court

• People Most Admired: I admire

attorneys that practice with integrity.

I believe it is the attorney’s job to present their clients in the best possible light while maintaining truthfulness.

• “To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.” ~ Ella Wilcox

SARABETH T. BRADLEY takes a hands-on approach to working with clients and realizes

that the task of choosing legal counsel can be a difficult one. She is dedicated to putting your interests first every time and when you choose her firm, you get her full attention. Sarabeth Bradley has the skills and experience needed to represent you well. Whatever your legal needs may be, she will be able to handle your case to get you the results you deserve. She has a wide network of resources to call upon for your case. Sarabeth takes the time to answer your questions and promotes communication throughout the legal process. Sarabeth focuses on family law, including but not limited to: divorce, child custody, spousal support, partition of property, and domestic issues. She also practices criminal law and civil litigation. She is experienced in litigation in State District Court, State Appellate Courts and Federal Court.

I believe clients should be treated with the kindness and respect they deserve, and my goal is to do just that. I return telephone calls and emails promptly, and I tend to act quickly once a decision has been made to move forward. I am not easily intimidated and can be aggressive when it is appropriate. I am honest with my clients and expect the same from them.

Knowledge is power, and whether the information is good or bad, it is always better to know in the beginning. I welcome an opportunity to meet with you and discuss your legal issues.

Sarabeth T. Bradley Attorney At Law is located at 209 N. New Hampshire in Covington.

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Brittany V. Carter ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC

AT A GLANCE • "Top Lawyer" - 2020 & 2021 • Juris Doctor Elon University School of Law • B.A. - Rhetoric & Communications University of Richmond, VA • Family Law, Collections Law, Wills, Trusts & Estate Law • Notary Public

• People Most Admired: My Parents.

They instilled their strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in me. Their perseverance and their generous and loving hearts inspire me every day.

• Favorite Book: Rebecca

by Daphne du Maurier • Favorite Quote: "Your playing small does not serve the world. As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same." ~ Marianne Williamson

BRITTANY VICTORIA CARTER has a true passion that revolves around fulfilling her client's legal needs, while offering compassionate guidance and support. Brittany V. Carter, selected as a 2020 and 2021 "Top Lawyer," focuses on the areas of Family Law, Estate Law, and Collections Law. She also offers Notary Public services. Born and raised in Southeast Louisiana, Brittany graduated in 2003 as salutatorian of her class at St. Scholastica Academy. She then earned her B.A. in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from the University of Richmond in 2007 with a focus on Law and the Liberal Arts. Brittany graduated from Elon University School of Law in 2011. After returning home, she became a member of the Louisiana State Bar in July 2011 and then opened her practice in 2012. Brittany is a true advocate for her clients and advises them in such a way that keeps them informed and puts them at ease. As a true solo practitioner, she communicates personally with all of her clients from the first phone call to the final signature, providing transparency and efficiency throughout the legal process. As an alternative and preferred option for many clients, Brittany also works to resolve disputes and matters outside of the courtroom in an amicable setting. Brittany looks forward to advocating for her clients for many years to come, proudly in her hometown in Louisiana. “I have worked so hard to achieve my goals and to be where I am today, and I am happy to give back to the community which has always supported me.”

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BRITTANY V. CARTER ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC

Brittany V. Carter Attorney At Law, LLC is located at 90 Louis Prima Drive, Suite A in Covington.

For more information call: 985-789-4508 email: bcarterlaw@gmail.com or visit: brittanyvcarterattorneyatlaw.com This is a paid advertisement.

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Frank J. D'Amico, Sr. FRANK J. D'AMICO, SR. LAW FIRM

AT A GLANCE • Juris Doctor Loyola University, College of Law • American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association Louisiana Association for Justice American Association for Justice • Benefactor to numerous local community organizations and causes.

• Born and raised in New Orleans • Person Most Admired: Theodore Roosevelt. He turned U.S. sea power into the manifestation of our nation's outward thrust. More importantly, he felt for the common man.

• Favorite Part of Your Job: Working with my diversified, professional staff to achieve the best results for our clients.

• Favorite Book: I believe that the most important book is The Holy Bible.

• Favorite Quote: “The question isn't who is going to let me, it's who is going to stop me.” ~ Ayn Rand

FRANK J. D’AMICO, SR., APLC, was founded in 1954 when D’Amico returned from the

Korean War after serving as judge-advocate general officer in the United States Army. In New Orleans, D’Amico has long been recognized as a paragon in the field of personal injury law.

He has successfully tried numerous cases, ranging from those involving severe brain injuries, serious burns, roadway hazards, and product liability to motor vehicle wrecks.

D’Amico and his legal team consist of professionals who offer diversified skills, with each member contributing uniquely to the management of each case. The D’Amico team, under the direction of Frank J. D’Amico, Sr., fights for those who need a voice in the legal system.

D’Amico and his team focus on the unique needs of each and every client and their families from the inception through resolution of each case. According to D’Amico, “The collaboration that occurs in our offices with the knowledge, intelligence and experience of this team ensures our clients receive the best representation possible.” Frank J. D’Amico, Sr. has long been recognized among his colleagues and clients as an exemplary trial lawyer.

At the law offices of Frank J. D’Amico Sr., our goal is to help ease the trauma from not only your injury but the process following an injury, so that you and your loved ones can move forward with your lives. Free consultations are always available.

Frank J. D'Amico, Sr., APLC 500 Pontchartrain Drive in Slidell.

For more information call: 985-645-0088 email: fdamico@frankdamicolaw.com or visit: frankdamicolaw.com This is a paid advertisement.

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Amber Sheppard, Esq. SHEPPARD LAW

AT A GLANCE • Juris Doctor Mississippi College School of Law • Undergraduate Southeastern Louisiana University • Small Business Counsel, Wills & Successions, Service Dog Law • Louisiana State Bar Association Mississippi State Bar Association Slidell Bar Association American Bar Association

• Person Most Admired: Paul Levesque, known to the world as “Triple H.” • Favorite Movies: Beetlejuice. I watched it so much as a kid I went through VHS tapes.

• Motto: Be fierce and kind. You can advocate for your clients, yourself, and your community without being condescending and rude.

SHEPPARD LAW IS a Slidell-based law firm run by Amber Sheppard, a lawyer licensed in

Louisiana and Mississippi. Her experiences as a business owner, freelance writer, coach and attorney have molded her into a strong and confident leader with concise communication skills. Amber has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Her approach to law and serving the community is no different. She has set out to prove you can be an advocate for your community while still maintaining your humanity, humility and humor.

Before becoming a full-time attorney licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, Amber was a strength-sport athlete and non-profit owner. She organized olympic weightlifting in Mississippi and helped develop international medalists. Amber’s passion shows in her practice as she helped “mom and pop” shops accelerate to international brands. Always one to give back, she has launched a free small business webinar series infusing humor into legal topics beneficial to start ups and large brands.

Amber and her service dog Tubbs travel the region educating businesses, organizations and residents on mental health and service dog laws. Amber’s passion is writing and educating.

She has been published over twenty times in state, national and international publications pertaining to legal issues that affect business owners and service dog handlers.

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Sheppard Law, PLLC is located at 1924 Corporate Square Drive, Suite F in Slidell.

For more information call or text: 985-265-7196 email: amber@ambersheppardlaw.com or visit: ambersheppardlaw.com This is a paid advertisement.

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Erica D. Williams ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC

AT A GLANCE • Juris Doctor Southern University Law Center • B.A. - Political Science Grambling University • Family Law, Criminal Defense,

Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Juvenile Law, Workers' Compensation • Louisiana State Bar Association National Bar Association

21st JDC Bar Association • Person Most Admired: Mae C. Jemison. As an adolescent, I had two career goals — one was to be an astronaut like Mae Jemison and the other was to be an attorney.

• Favorite Movies: The Notebook and A Star is Born • Favorite Quote: "Follow the calling. Not the crowd." ~ Anonymous

THE LAW HAS been my life’s passion — not because of what the law is, but the liberty the

law gives. The law’s capacity to educate, enrich and empower its citizens inspires me to do more, help more and be more. I have been an attorney for over 20 years. In the beginning of my legal career, I practiced out of my home office in Ponchatoula. I hung my own shingle as the sole practitioner of Erica D. Williams, Attorney at Law, LLC in Downtown Hammond and continue to practice here. Primarily, I focus on the areas of family law, personal injury, civil litigation, juvenile law and workers' compensation.

In addition, I have devoted my career to public service. I understand the importance of helping individuals and families who cannot afford to retain legal representation. As such, I purposefully dedicate pro bono hours to both adults and minors who need help in matters pending in Family and Juvenile Court. In District Court, I provide legal representation though the Office of the Public Defender to the indigent who cannot afford to hire private counsel.

Professionally, my number one goal is to instill confidence in my clients. Even though they may be enduring some of the toughest times in their lives, through my representation, they have someone on their side to ensure that their legal issues will be resolved in an efficient, fair and compassionate manner.

Erica D. Williams Attorney At Law, LLC is located at 1250 SW Railroad Avenue, Suite 140 B in Hammond.

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Ana Lopez

LOPEZ LAW FIRM, LLC LOPEZ LAW FIRM

is a full-service legal practice in Mandeville

Robin De Leo

THE DE LEO LAW FIRM, LLC ROBIN DE LEO

is the Managing Member of The De Leo Law Firm

focusing on family law, civil litigation and criminal litigation. Areas of

LLC. Ms. De Leo has been practicing bankruptcy law since graduating from

practice include divorce, custody, protective orders, adoptions, child

Tulane School of Law, cum laude, in 1990. Ms. De Leo has represented

support, prenuptial agreements and domestic violence, among others.

business and individual debtors, as well as creditors and trustees.

Ana is a native of Miami, Florida and a first-generation college graduate of

Ms. De Leo is certified as a bankruptcy specialist by the American Board of

the 2016 class of Tulane Law School. Upon graduating from law school, Ana

Certification, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Louisiana Board of

initially joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as a Lutz Fellow in their

Legal Specialization. Ms. De Leo is one of only three Consumer Bankruptcy

New Orleans office. In 2017, Ana joined the Covington office of Southeast

Law Specialists in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Additionally, Ms. De Leo

Legal as a staff attorney, exclusively representing survivors of domestic

has successfully completed numerous Subchapter V of Chapter 11 cases,

violence. Dedicated to helping survivors get a fresh start, Ana represented

helping reorganize small businesses and/or individuals with business debt.

over 300 clients in obtaining protective orders, divorces, child support, child

The De Leo Law Firm, LLC practices exclusively in personal and business

custody, and other incidentals. Ana is also a native Spanish speaker and can

bankruptcies. The personalized attention coupled with the expertise in and

navigate the challenges that come with not being able to understand the

excellent comprehension of bankruptcy law ensures that clients will be

intricacies of the court process.

best represented and advised. The De Leo Law Firm understands financial

Ana continues to be dedicated to her mission of helping the public. She

hardships and offers individual pricing on a sliding scale, and prides

is involved with the Northshore Pro Bono Project and continues to assist the

themselves on handling every client on a case-by-case basis. Each client is

people of St. Tammany and Washington parishes with their divorce matters.

assigned their personal paralegal who works closely with them, and Robin

Ana lives in Covington with her husband Jordan–a proud member of our

De Leo ensures that every unique detail is addressed properly. This small

Louisiana National Guard, their son Harrison, and their two pugs, Dorothy and Beau.

firm setting allows their team to form close-working relationships with their

In her free time, you can find her at CrossFit, or curled up with a good book.

clients to guide and ease them through this difficult and trying process.

Lopez Law Firm, LLC is located at 331 Girod Street in Mandeville.

For more information call 985-377-9388, email alopez@lopezatlaw.com, or visit lopezatlaw.com.

The De Leo Law Firm, LLC is located at 800 Ramon Street in Mandeville.

For more information call 985-727-1664, email info@northshoreattorney.com, or visit northshoreattorney.com

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Tony Le Mon, Esq.

James E. Moorman, III

Antonio Le Mon, A.P.L.C. Attorney At Law

Toledano & Moorman Attorneys At Law

CHOOSING AN ATTORNEY involves some guesswork, even if you are in that industry. When you choose Tony Le Mon, you get a lawyer who has extensive experience as both a plaintiff and defense attorney. You get an attorney with 36 years of claims and trial experience who has been appointed as Louisiana counsel for Fortune 500 companies. Tony Le Mon, also known as the NOLA “No Call” Attorney for his court victories against the NFL, specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, worker’s compensation & estate planning. District Attorney Warren Montgomery appointed him as the First Assistant District Attorney, retiring in 2018 to return to private practice in Covington.

THE ATTORNEYS AT TOLEDANO & MOORMAN have been providing aggressive representation in both civil and criminal litigation for over 45 years. Areas of practice include family law, child custody, child support, domestic violence, criminal defense, personal injury, construction litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, collection actions, homeowners’ rights, and general business matters.

James E. Moorman, III has over 30 years of litigation experience and has previously served as the Justice of the Peace, Ward 3 in St. Tammany Parish. Rykert O. Toledano, Jr. is Councilman for District 5 in St. Tammany Parish. Mr. Toledano also served as the Covington City Attorney and City Judge for 17 years.

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NORTHSHORE ATTORNEYS

STRATEGIC PLANNING. SKILLFUL EXECUTION. IMPRESSIVE RESULTS.

WHO WE ARE Since its inception in 1982, Blue Williams, LLC has

Blue Williams, LLC Attorneys from left to right: Michele Moore Echols, Kelly Brian, Christopher Hatcher, Whitney Stewart, Ric Poirier, Elizabeth Sconzert, Christopher Grace, Cynthia Roth, David Parnell

built and maintained an exceptional litigation practice and a successful record of representing clients in a

WHAT WE DO

wide variety of legal disputes and personal needs. For the past 20 years, Blue Williams has served and been

Blue Williams’ Northshore team of attorneys provides representation in

immersed in the Northshore community.

many areas, including healthcare/medical malpractice, professional liability,

Of the firm’s nearly 50 attorneys, 16 reside and

governmental/municipal liability, commercial disputes, personal injury,

are involved in communities in St. Tammany Parish.

business planning, intellectual property/trademark, estate planning, corporate

Nine practice primarily in Blue Williams’ Mandeville

transactions, toxic tort, products liability, labor and employment, workers’

office: Ric Poirier, Christopher Grace, Cynthia Cleland

compensation, family law, tax law and more. Although Blue Williams primarily

Roth, David Parnell, Elizabeth Sconzert, Christopher

serves Louisiana, services are extended to the entire Gulf South Region.

Hatcher, Kelly Brian, Whitney Stewart, and Michele

“The strength of our firm is that we have enough attorneys and resources

Moore Echols.

to provide services in a variety of different areas of law,” says Partner

Blue Williams attorneys are recognized and honored

Christopher Grace. “But we maintain the individual attention of a smaller firm

each year by local and national entities such as

in representing our communities, neighbors and their businesses.”

Louisiana SuperLawyers, Martindale-Hubbell AV

Blue Williams is involved with and proudly supports many local Northshore

Preeminent Peer Review Ratings, Best Lawyers in

organizations, including ACCESS Louisiana, Children’s Museum of St.

America, Elite Lawyers of the South, Lawyers of

Tammany, Exchange Club of West St. Tammany, Habitat for Humanity

Distinction, Top Lawyers, and more.

STW, Hospice Foundation of the South, Leadership St. Tammany, Miracle

“Our Northshore office is staffed by attorneys who,

League Northshore, NAMI St. Tammany, Northshore Community Foundation,

if not raised and educated in St. Tammany, now live

Northshore Food Bank, Northshore Humane Society, PIG Invitational Charity,

here, raise families here, and do business here,” says

Safe Haven, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, STARC of Louisiana, West

Ric Poirier, Managing Partner. “We are St. Tammany.”

St. Tammany YMCA, and Youth Service Bureau of St. Tammany.

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Genevieve Maronge, MD Northshore Oncology Associates Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center DR. GENEVIEVE MARONGE completed her residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans and fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and is board certified in internal medicine as well as hematology/oncology.

She is well known throughout Southeast Louisiana and will join Northshore Oncology Associates, practicing at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, on November 1. She has worked with Mary Bird Perkins through its partnership with Terrebonne General Health System and has been a part of the medical staff for other local cancer programs.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has served the Northshore for decades, providing state-of-the-art cancer care, life-saving screenings and early detection education resources. In partnership with Northshore Oncology Associates, the Cancer Center team offers gold-standard medical oncology services along with advanced radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging and other vital support resources in one convenient location. Mary Bird Perkins’ team of expert physicians develop a treatment plan specific to each patient's diagnosis to triumph over cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center believes that everyone deserves convenient access to potentially life-saving cancer prevention and early detection resources. Since 2003, the Cancer Center’s Prevention On The Go program has offered free colorectal, breast, oral cavity, skin and prostate cancer screenings as well as educational resources. A team of clinicians travels via a mobile medical unit providing critical services in a comfortable, convenient setting. Since the program’s

• Specialized Team of Physicians & Clinicians • Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Technology

inception, more than 11,500 screenings have been done and more than 100 cancers have been diagnosed.

Mary Bird Perkins’ mission is to improve survivorship

• Breakthrough Radiation & Medical Oncology Treatments

and lessen the burden of cancer. Through generous

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 1203 South Tyler Street in Covington For more information, call 985-875-2234 or visit: marybird.org/northshore

to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with

support from the community, the Cancer Center is able physicians, like Dr. Maronge, and staff who are dedicated to serving Northshore residents.

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T H E Y O U N I G H T C L A S S O F S T. TA M M A N Y 2 0 2 1 You Night: A Powerful Sisterhood of Support WRITTEN BY LISA MCKENZIE PHOTOS BY TRACIE MORRIS SCHAEFER, STUDIO U PHOTOGRAPHY

IN 2012, YOU NIGHT FOUNDER LISA MCKENZIE set out

Cancer can be overcome. Hundreds of women have joined the You Night

to create a program for women diagnosed with cancer based on one simple

sisterhood, where friendships that are forged last a lifetime. In January 2022 at the

principle: "We truly are stronger when we unite together." After witnessing

Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie, over 100 women from St. Tammany

the hardships that two of her friends endured after they were diagnosed, Lisa

and New Orleans will take the stage to celebrate what they have achieved through

created a program for women that incorporates creative therapies that help

this sisterhood. We invite the community to come cheer for these incredible

women heal and find strength.

women who – despite the pandemic and the recent hurricane – are stronger

You Night partners with area hospitals and physicians who refer women into

than ever. You Night's programs are made possible through sponsorship and

You Night's year-round programs. Physicians simply do not have the time during

donations to the WE LIFT YOU UP fund, a 501c3 public charity whose mission is

routine office visits to address the critical need of emotional healing. Relying

to help women embrace life beyond a cancer diagnosis. We strongly encourage

on a great team of physicians and a tribe of support that creates a healthy

anyone who is reading this to consider buying a ticket to the January 15 event,

mind-set is crucial to positive health outcomes. The programs that You Night

or to make a donation of any amount to help keep these programs thriving for

offers allow women of every type of cancer and every age, size, shape, ethnicity

women in our community who are looking for support.

and socio-economic situation to come together to find inner healing. You Night

If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to the You Night team

programs include their signature Runway Empowerment Program, "ScART" -

at teamyounight@gmail.com. If you are a woman diagnosed with cancer or, if

You Night's Scar Art Painting Experience, and You Night's new program called

you are still struggling with the aftermath of the disease even after being told "no

"Story Crafting" that just won the Astellas Oncology International C3Prize Award.

evidence of disease," the You Night Team encourages you to reach out by calling

This program is a six-week virtual small group experience where participants

877-591-5936, ext. 1. You Night also has a private Facebook Group called "SOAR -

deconstruct a traumatic experience and reconstruct it into a powerful story

Sisters of Amazing Resiliency" where women can find additional support. You Night

and life anthem. These stories will be shared on the Facebook page "You Night

thanks our Title Sponsor–Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, Mary Bird Perkins

Empowering Events" during October and November and will be published in

Cancer Center, Ochsner Cancer Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Pontchartrain

You Night's runway magazine to be distributed at the runway show on January

Cancer Center, Dr. Celeste LaGarde, Tulane Health Systems, Dr. Ravi Tandon,

15. All of the participants' ScART paintings will also be on display, where art is

Dr. Martha Stewart Dermatology, LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency)

used as a tool to see scars through a different lens. All of You Night's programs

and many other supporters for helping make these programs possible. A list of

have tools for women to utilize so they can be reminded of their worth and

these sponsors can be found on the You Night website: younightevents.com.

their incredible perseverance, instead of letting the disease define them.

Follow You Night on Instagram @younight_runway.

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PHOTOS BY PAIGE HENDERSON

Dancing On The Waves of Hope HOW MANY TIMES can one person get knocked down and get up again before "I've had enough!" is their final decree? Gina Pausina Cherry continues to get knocked down with unthinkable hardships that no one ever wants to endure, but she is determined to conquer that wave no matter how many times it hits her. From being diagnosed with stage II breast cancer with the BRCA gene in June 2017 – only 5 months before her wedding date – to losing her first son, Joey, age 21, in a fatal car accident on December 26, 2018, and then losing her father and her rock, Stanley Pausina, in January 2021 to COVID, the knockdowns keep coming. Although she has faced much heartache and loss, she continues to find meaning and purpose behind all that she has endured.

In 2017, after her breast cancer diagnosis, she felt that she was being called to make sense of everything she had gone through during treatment including the physical and emotional changes that were taking place. She thought about what talents God gave her and her ultimate driving force for life that she could share with others. Shortly after she had finally decided to make the most of her illness, she tragically lost her son. "The loss of your child is like your heart being ripped out of your chest. A piece of me was missing. The spark or flame I had for life was extinguished, and I didn’t know when or if it would ever come back. My Dad would have me meet him once a week for lunch just to make sure I was up, dressed and getting out of the house. Time will never heal this type of loss. You just figure out how to navigate the waters and keep swimming forward without drowning."

As time passed and the year 2020 came, Gina’s need to use her creative energy were even more intense than before. Now, it was not only her drive from surviving cancer, but also the profound loss of her son leading her to find meaning. After much soul searching, she formed an 22 Sophisticated Woman | October 2021

women's care month idea that would help others while helping herself by creating something she loved. It would be her saving grace. Dance had always been a part of her life and she was ready to share that healing gift.

She would create a dance team for women diagnosed with cancer and undergoing the wretched therapies of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. From Gina’s early days of dance beginning at age five to being a member/officer of the Mt. Carmel Academy Carmelettes, and then being selected as a member and staff of the American All-Star Dance Team, she has performed, judged, coached and formed new dance teams as well as directed junior high and high school dance teams for over 35 years. Also, as a certified group fitness instructor, she has been teaching group fitness at Franco’s Athletic Club for 11 years and has been in the industry over 20 years.

Even with all of the challenges her community has faced in the past two years, Gina feels that now the time is right and that the first cancer dance team for women, the Bionic Babes, Dancers of Hope, will be the new talk of the town. Gina’s mission for the Bionic Babes is to provide an outlet of exercise for women that have dealt with cancer and to develop camaraderie with others who understand the emotional and physical changes of a woman’s body during treatment. “It’s my goal for the ladies to have fun together in order to help the body as well as the mind. The team will participate in parades, festivals, recitals and other community events.”

One of the loftiest goals for Gina is to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “It’s at the top of my bucket list of things to do in life. I started having my husband reserve his vacation time to take off the week of Thanksgiving because I keep telling him, 'One year soon, we’re going.’”

Gina's sense of faith, determination and perseverance has always been her strong suit. She says she is most thankful to her husband, Ben Guillory, for encouraging her to make her dream a reality for the Bionic Babes. Two other wonderful ladies and friends that so generously offered to support and help her, Jannie Gavrin Markey (featured in photos), and Sue Ellen Stewart (not pictured), have stood by Gina and waited patiently for her green light and direction of the vision she has for this dance team. Gina would also like to thank her supporters and friends in the community for embracing the Bionic Babes: Kelli Bouza Manville of Kelli’s Kreative Dance, Paige Henderson of Bellus - A Photography Boutique and Julie Naquin of JN Designs.

Bionic Babes, Dancers of Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization open to women 30 years of age or over who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer and have undergone treatment, whether they are a fighter or survivor. For more information about becoming a dancer or supporter, please contact Gina Pausina Cherry, President/CEO of Bionic Babes, Dancers of Hope, LLC at 504-650-3910 or bionicbabesllc@gmail.com.

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cover story

Sheila O'Connor O'Connor Law Firm

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KRISTEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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Tough Love WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

Most people fully expect their marriages to last forever, but when love turns tough, many couples turn to the serious business of divorce.

In Covington, Sheila O’Connor maintains an unconventional yet seriously effective Family Law practice. On the walls of her office’s reception area hang fierce mantras that introduce clients to her bold style. “The War Room,” “Marriage is Grand - Divorce is 100 Grand,” “Queen of Effing Everything,” and “S#*! Happens Here, Lawyer Up!” are a few of the milder messages displayed that are suitable for print. “Lawyers – especially women lawyers – get a bad rap,” says the matter-of-fact but also warmly welcoming O’Connor. “My world can be patriarchal and sexist. It’s important to show I’m capable and confident. I owe it to clients to be the toughest person in the room, and I send out that message right away.”

Of her beginnings, O’Connor says she is from nowhere and everywhere, having moved frequently in her youth. However, clad in both an I♥︎NY baseball cap and T-shirt, she wears the love of her birthplace on her sleeve. “New York is my happy place. The city’s pulse calms me. Family law is mentally draining so I often escape to New York for peace and anonymity, getting lost in the whole vibe.”

Attending Northwestern State University in Natchitoches was O’Connor’s introduction to Louisiana, and Loyola’s law program brought her to New Orleans. “My passion in law is the children. I worked at a law firm while going to law school at night. It was challenging, but that’s who I am,” O’Connor says, recounting her own rough childhood with a single mom. “Kids suffer collateral damage from their parents’ choices – and that’s sad.”

After earning her law degree in 1993, O’Connor continued to work on the Southshore until 1998 when she opened her own practice in Covington.

With the wherewithal to practice in higher profile cities, she explains her choice of the Northshore. “I moved here a year after graduating and commuted to work. I fell in love with St. Tammany and decided to stay for the great family atmosphere it offered my children.”

From practicing by herself in a tiny space, O’Connor’s reputation and success quickly spurred on growth to a fully staffed operation. “I’m known for being aggressive when I need to be, and also bluntly honest. I think that sets me apart. I won’t take a case I’m not passionate about.” But her tough side is tempered by compassion. “As a woman, I’m maternal, in touch with feelings and altruistic - with both men and women. The law dictates 50/50 custody when feasible, and I’m on board with that. It’s important both parents stay in their children’s lives.”

Embracing her own family life, O’Connor’s great joy is spending time with daughters Kendall and Kelly, who both live nearby and are married to men she describes as fantastic. “I value experiences over material things and want to instill that into my grandkids. Since I was poor growing up and never had vacations, I love to travel now. I’ll take the family skiing for Mardi Gras, to Disney, on cruises or just to the beach. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood.”

O’Connor also has a soft spot for another family member whom she spoils rotten and regularly brings to the office – fittingly, her English bulldog, Trump. “I love my little buddy. He always makes me smile.” On other guilty pleasures, she shares, “Who’d think that a ballbuster attorney would scrapbook, but it’s how I remember my travels. I also hate to cook, so I don’t. For escape, I’ll binge watch reality shows.” That viewing is also acting homework as O’Connor has landed roles on television and in movies. “It’s my alter ego. Since I have ‘trial attorney’ on my resume, I’m often called for roles like the one I got in New York for the Investigative Discovery Channel.”

As a Certified Master Life Coach, the multi-faceted counselor exhibits more of her depth. “Part of my job is therapy, particularly dealing with the most precious part of clients’ lives – their kids. As an insider, I’m better able to represent them. My first goal is always to resolve issues cooperatively and amicably.” A former client also called on O’Connor to perform his upcoming wedding for which she became an ordained minister. Displaying her unique humor, she quips, “Yep, I can marry them out of this window and divorce them out of that one.”

Despite the occasional droll comment or spicy language, O’Connor reveals that she is also spiritual person. “I’m proud of my relationship with God right now. It’s something that’s taken time to come to.” Just as tough love encompasses a mixture of seemingly opposite actions and emotions for the good of oneself or others, Sheila O’Connor has cultivated a wide range of talents and tactics that have brought her to this special time and place in her life — a place where she can do so much good for her clients and her family by being unabashedly and unapologetically her unique and authentic self.

O'Connor Law Firm is located at 302 West 26th Avenue in Covington. For more information, please call 985-867-1575 or visit oconnor-law-firm.net.

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fashion

Fashion: Get Your Game On! BLACK AND WHITE

and

bold all over! Fall is almost here and that means the temperatures will be a bit more tolerable here in the Deep South, so... it's time to get your game on!

Whether you're pregaming at home with friends or at the stadium with fans, you'll definitely stand out from the crowd and score extra points in these high-contrast, highstyle fashions.

Sassy

prints

and

chic

yet

comfortable looks most certainly score extra points. Animal-inspired fabrics and feminine details take the forefront when dressing for fall fun.

And it's all about the accessories!

Belt it, bag it and blend it with all sorts of fashionable options.

Textures such a leathers, suedes

Skylen

and furs are all the roar. Whether

Black & white ditzy-print dress – $99

you dress it up or take it down a notch, fall is always the time to spruce up your wardrobe. On-trend jewelry with tassels, statement earrings and designer-inspired details never go out of style.

Most importantly, don't walk in the end zone without head-turning shoes. Booties, chunky heels and comfy-soled casuals are all you need to win this season!

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Cast rope buckle, black suede belt – $155 LeDoux Boutique Vintage-wash black jacket – $78 White hoop earrings – $10 White reptile bootie – $80 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique Amber Black & white multi-tie swing dress – $80 Woven stretch belt – $20 Faux fur cuff – $80 Stella and Grace Boutique Black ankle-strap, block heels – $60 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique

fashion

Play Action

Skylen Faux leather bib overall – $148 Designer-inspired leopard belt – $35 Tortoise earrings – $56 Tiger charm bracelet – $69 Stella and Grace Boutique Gold long-sleeved shirt – $56 Upcycled Louis Vuitton clutch – $78 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique Amber Tiger-print dress – $100 Woven stretch belt – $20 Faux fur cuff – $80 Black & white loafer – $120 Stella and Grace Boutique Upcycled Louis Vuitton half-moon handbag – $144 Leather tassel & white bead necklace – $120 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique

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Scoring Extra Points

Amber Black ruched puff-sleeve top – $74 Leopard-print bucket bag – $145 Black & white loafer – $120 Stella and Grace Boutique Silver feather necklace –$20 White pleated skirt – $45 Leopard print earring – $40 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique Skylen Cropped white denim jacket – $128 Black & white ditsy print tank – $75 LeDoux Boutique Washed gold twill shorts – $39

Retail Contact Information:

Distressed canvas oversized tote – $38

LeDoux Boutique in Covington | 985-373-3094

Leopard print slides – $139

Stella and Grace Boutique in Mandeville | 985-377-4663

Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique

Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique in Ponchatoula | 985-370-0007

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In The Bold Zone

Amber Black & white palm-print cropped jacket – $114 Black cropped, boot-cut jeans – $108 Gold blouson top – $50 LeDoux Boutique Gold leather wedge slides – $125 White hoop earrings – $10 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique Designer-inspired black leather-look belt – $25 Stackable bangles set – $70 Stella and Grace Boutique Skylen Black silk shirt – $82 White tiger-print skirt – $98 Gold cowhide clutch – $125 Stella & Grace Boutique Black ankle-strap, block heels – $60 Gold fringe statement earrings – $15 Xpressions Salon Spa & Boutique Sophisticated Woman | October 2021 33

business profile

Bringing Senior Living Home PERISTYLE RESIDENCES family of senior caregivers is expanding to the Northshore with a refreshing concept for residential assisted living in a one-of-a-kind facility. Jason Hemel and Sean Arrillaga welcomed the opportunity to bring their warm, homestyle care to the expertly designed facility originally established as Beau Provence, giving it a new feel as The Peristyle at Beau West Assisted Living and Memory Care. Not only do Jason and Sean bring more than three decades of experience in senior living and services, but they also bring a New Orleans family environment to what has become an industry traditionally run by large corporate entities.

Hemel explains the Peristyle difference. “The name is a nod to the beautiful area in City Park that holds great memories for so many New Orleanians. Along with our extensive experience, it’s our mission to bring more than a well-run institution – it has to feel like home with all the uniqueness our area brings. We do this with local people in all areas of management and care, giving us a common bond with our residents and allowing us to be more flexible than big national chains. And not the least of that is our food. It’s a real treat to get three meals a day from Chef Al Edwards who trained at Gulf Coast fine dining establishments. The food has to be good if it’s going to feel like home.”

Before creating Peristyle, Arrillaga and Hemel met at the St. Margaret’s organization where Sean served as Director of Home Health and Hospice and Vice President of Operations-Western Region, participating in the development of St. Luke’s Medical Center and the Belleville Assisted Living Center in Algiers, LA. After serving in the finance department of premier non-profit nursing facilities in New Orleans, Jason became a licensed administrator and served as COO of St. Margaret’s overseeing nursing homes, an assisted living facility, a pharmacy company and a therapy company.

After Katrina, as VP of Business Development, he participated in projects including St. Margaret’s at Bywater, St. Luke’s Medical Center, St. Luke’s at Belleville and St. Margaret’s at Mercy nursing home and hospital.

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Understanding the importance of their environment to residents’ well-being, the Peristyle founders’ vision focuses on facilities in homelike settings. With only 46 beds in mostly private suites with some companion suites, Peristyle at Beau West combines the best of expert design for memory care residents with opportunities for social interaction and enrichment. Jason explains, “It’s the nicest designed facility in the New Orleans region. It’s freestanding with porches, walking paths and lush outside spaces, so it breaks down the barriers of most memory care units that are housed in the interior of larger structures. Our residents have free-flowing access to all areas indoors and out – with all safety precautions, of course. They can socialize, participate in religious services, exercise classes and music concerts, and receive guests in beautiful surroundings.

Jason also highlights other advantages such as the full-building generator that reduces the need to evacuate, 24-hour nursing staff, the ability for family members to take residents out for lunch and excursions, and the prime location in Mandeville just minutes to the Causeway bridge. “We have several physician groups affiliated with Northshore hospitals that come for rounds, which reduces the need for residents to go out for doctor visits. It’s a comfort to families that their loved ones’ physicians come to them. We can also provide end of life care with local hospice partners.”

Stressing the importance of experienced and caring team members, Jason adds that the new Peristyle ownership appreciates the dedication of the facility’s long-term caregivers who know residents’ history, and has retained excellent leaders in key positions: Milisa Hubbard as the Director of Activities and Enrichment, and Alaina Hines as the Director of Admissions and Community Liaison. “Alaina and Milisa have grown up in their positions here and are invaluable to us and the residents they care for. We’re also pleased to add a new team member with experience managing a residential assisted living home in Covington, Lynette Walker, as Director of Operations. With our experience in senior living and memory care on the Southshore, it’s a natural progression to bring our warm, local style of operating to Northshore families looking for outstanding personal care in a home-like setting. We couldn’t be happier with this masterfully designed and inviting building, the beautiful and accessible grounds and the excellent location.”

Making the best decision regarding care for a loved one is a journey, and the team at Peristyle understands that it can be difficult and stressful on the family. As a welcoming resource for information and guidance for caregivers, they invite you to call for a private tour.

The Peristyle at Beau West is located at 100 Beau West Drive in Mandeville. For more information or to schedule a private tour, please contact: Alaina Hines at 985-778-0755, email: alaina@peristylebeauwest.com or visit: peristylebeauwest.com.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PERISTYLE BEAU WEST

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health

WRITTEN BY BILLY BEAUDREAU, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, FAAOMPT

FOLLOWING HURRICANE IDA, many of us are out cleaning our yards and repairing our homes. It is common for our bodies to feel sore after a day of doing these activities, especially if we have been relatively inactive for a while. But how do we tell the difference between normal soreness and an injury?

Soreness in our muscles and joints happens to everyone. Whether you are exercising for the first time or go outside to pull some weeds in the spring, our bodies will respond to this by feeling some aches and pains.

It is believed that small, microscopic damage is occurring in our muscles that cause this soreness. Our bodies naturally heal this damage without any lingering issues. A little bit of ice and rest is usually all you need for your pain to go away.

There are a few things to look for that will determine if the new ache or pain you are feeling is muscle soreness or a new injury: 1. Did you feel or hear anything specific that caused you pain?

2. Is there any bruising or swelling around the site of soreness?

3. Is this a common site for you to get sore?

4. Has the pain lasted longer than three to five days.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is more likely that you have caused an injury in your body or perhaps reaggravated a previous condition. This injury may have caused more

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HOWL-A-WEEN Pet Adoption & Fundraiser WRITTEN BY SUSIE KAZNOWITZ, NHS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

ON

SATURDAY,

OCTOBER

30TH,

Mortgage Gumbo will host their 2nd annual Help-a-Hound Pet Adoption & Fundraiser to benefit the homeless animals of Northshore Humane Society. The event will take place from 12 pm-3 pm at Mortgage Gumbo located at 801 Girod Street in Old Mandeville.

This year’s event will be HOWL-A-WEEN themed including free food and drinks for all attendees, costume contests for pets, door prizes and even activities for the kids. At the event, there will also be many adoptable dogs from Northshore Humane Society looking for their forever homes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the no-kill shelter.

Thanks to our incredible sponsors: Mortgage Gumbo with Dwayne Stein, iHeartRadio, Tito's Handmade Vodka, CrossCountry Mortgage, Jennifer Lacoste, GumboNation and Abita Brewing Company.

Northshore Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue and community veterinary clinic. Since 1953, we have been serving the neglected and abandoned animals of the Northshore region through rescue, community veterinary care, fostering, adoption and more.

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Today, we stand as one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the state.

NHS is an independent, non-governmental rescue that does not receive any tax funding. We rely solely on the support of caring people like you to fund our programs and services which profoundly benefit the animals of our community.

For more information on the event or Northshore Humane Society, please visit northshorehumane.org today.

Northshore Humane Society is located at 20384 Harrison Avenue in Covington. For more information, call 985-892-7387 or visit northshorehumane.org.

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financial

gardening

Fearless Financial Planning For $ophisticated Women WRITTEN BY AMANDA G. VILLEMARETTE, MS

AS WE NAVIGATE 2021:THE SEQUEL and dive into another uncertain school year, the struggle is real for students, parents, faculty, grandparents and everyone in between. In addition to our hectic schedules, the layers keep piling on: layoffs, missed work due to sickness or caretaking, rumors of inflation, market volatility, political agendas, yada, yada, yada! As if the unceasing threat to our physical health is not worrisome enough, financial insecurity creeps in which only compounds the negative effects on our physical well-being. The American Psychological Association considers financial stress to be one of

Container Gardening For Fall WRITTEN BY SNOANN WILLETT, LOUISIANA MASTER GARDENER

the top stressors in America and (not) surprisingly, Louisiana was found to be the most stressed state!

What’s a girl to do? In addition to exercise, coffee, and Jesus? Squash your financial fears!

1) Determine your goal and write it down.

2) Make a budget to track your dollars and

determine where your finances stand.

3) Take steps towards your goal and if you

stumble, fall forward!

Don’t get caught up in the numbers or lack

thereof. If the thought of a budget or long-term

THE PROSPECT OF of re-working garden beds for fall may be too daunting after weeks of debris clearing, so here are some simple container tips for dressing up any entry, porch or tree stump.

Sunlight hours are reduced in October and continue through December, but placement is still a consideration since a thin, metal container in full sun for several hours may still hold too much heat and dry out quickly. Use heavy glazed containers, wooden boxes or composites for such a location. Lightweight metal containers are best in areas that receive less than four hours of sun, such as a shady porch.○ Our fall season experiences wind from both the tropics and north. Tall,

financial planning gives you "Financial Analysis

narrow pots can become top heavy with plant material, including heavy glazed containers. These

Paralysis," ask for help! No doubt, you can get there

types of pots can be weighted down with stones or bricks, or choose a planter with a wide base

on your own. But we’re women, right? It is almost

and a shorter height. Large, heavy containers require a hand truck. If this isn’t an option, choose

always quicker to stop and ask for directions!

a container made of a composite material or thin metal such as aluminum. Groupings of several

Remember that we live in a world with magical

smaller pots can have an impact equal to single, larger containers.

people known as Fiduciary Financial Advisors who offer guidance with an additional level of trust – considering they are legally required to act in your

Choose plants readily available from your favorite nursery or garden center. Crotons, mums, and calibrachoa are often chosen for color. For height, use ornamental grasses, or duranta.

best interest. $ophisticated women, let’s eliminate

Ornamental cabbages, kale or peppers can add color and texture. Try ivy or creeping jenny as a

our fear of finances and focus on keeping well!

trailing interest.

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come.

We have only today. Let us begin.” ~Mother Theresa

After a container and location is chosen, add your favorite soilless potting mix. Read the bag carefully as some have moisture crystals and fertilizer already added. Dampen the soil before adding any plant material.

Arrange plants prior to placement for an optimal look. Tall plants should be in the center or

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toward the back. New root growth is not as much a consideration for a seasonal planter as for a summer planter. Root balls can be gently squeezed to fit into tight arrangements. Tilt plants to extend over the container edge for a softer look as they grow.

Whether the container is new, updated or even a repurposed watering can – make the Fall season bright by adding an ornamental gourd or mini pumpkin to the arrangement. Extend seasonal interest by replacing gourds with other holiday items like pine cones & berries. Happy Growing!

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Stars Align To Share Their Gifts WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST

As a kid growing up in Slidell, Greg Barnhill always knew he would be a professional songwriter and performer. He didn’t know exactly how he’d achieve this goal, but he believed. Now, Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated and living in Nashville, he regularly returns to the Northshore to share the benefit of his talent and experience with aspiring artists looking to bolster faith in themselves. So strong is his conviction to mentor, he and dedicated supporters began the Ozone Music Education Foundation and Ozone Songwriter Festival. In its third year, the festival will kick off with hit-making luminaries including rock band Journey’s Jonathan Cain and country music hitmaker Gary Baker along with Barnhill on November 5 at Old Rail Brewing Company in Mandeville.

On his enthusiasm to invest and mentor in his home parish, which garnered him the 2021 St. Tammany President’s Art Award - Native Son Award, Barnhill recalls his childhood. “I started jumping on stage and singing at family weddings. With their encouragement, I felt that rush and knew music is what I was meant to do. My mother was a songwriter, and when I started writing songs and got positive response - that was it. My first big break came when Mom couldn’t make her performance at the Nashville Songwriters Association International Festival. I drove up, took her place and Warner Brothers offered to sign me as an artist and songwriter.”

Even with a promising record deal, Barnhill recounts his rocky road to Nashville, living on $200 dollars a week and weathering many professional ups and downs before writing Grammy-nominated megahit “Walkaway Joe” recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Don Henley.

Now, with a star-studded discography too long to recount (visit gregbarnhill.com and prepare to be impressed) and serious industry cred as a creative and performing artist, Barnhill possesses the clout and relationships to host a world-class event which he has graciously anchored in St. Tammany Parish. “It’s been my lifelong dream to have this career and an honor to share my knowledge through the festival and the foundation - not only with kids but all aspiring songwriters.”

Just as Barnhill believed, the festival’s Showcase headliner, Jonathan Cain, took believing to unprecedented heights when he penned the story of his own trek to global, record-breaking success with Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” Inspired by the words of encouragement his father offered during difficult times, it is described as a "perfect rock anthem," and achieved Top-10 Billboard chart position when it was released in 1981. Over the next 40 years, it has continued to set records around the world including “best-selling digital track from the 20th century” with over 7 million sold in the US alone. The song also proved its staying power with remakes by various artists including the wildly popular “Glee” version which introduced the anthem to a whole new generation.

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For aspiring songwriters seeking lofty inspiration, Cain will deliver in Ozone’s unplugged, storyteller-style Friday night Showcase event. Of his eagerness to motivate others through his story, in alignment with Barnhill’s goals, Cain talks about faith in his recent memoir – the importance of his family’s faith in him and his renewed faith in God. Reflecting on his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction he says, “A ceremony like [that] can easily be forgotten, but the music that’s been created will inspire listeners decades from now. It’s a story about patience, persistence and the pursuit of something majestic and one I’m honored to share.” To learn more about Cain’s accomplishment-heavy resume including multiple Platinum and Diamond-selling records, visit jonathancain.org.

Complementing Barnhill and Cain at the Showcase will be Gary Baker. Despite a phenomenal writing career spanning over 30 years, Baker jokes, “I won’t be very entertaining between Jonathan

Greg Barnhill

and Greg.” But don’t let the humble and genial industry giant fool you. His record sales prove otherwise with his megahit “I Swear” winning the 1995 Grammy for Best Country Song and selling more than 20 million copies internationally between recordings by both All 4-One and John Michael Montgomery. Baker has also played with his songwriting partner Frank J. Myers in Marie Osmond’s band; written number one hits “I’m Already There” for Lonestar, “Once Upon a Lifetime” for Alabama and hits for The Backstreet Boys and Reba McIntyre; and boasts over 35 filmography credits on IMDb. This veteran artist is sure to share valuable insights and humorous anecdotes about his long and successful career.

The 2021 Ozone Music Festival will continue on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7 with 140 local, regional and national artists performing on four stages at and around the Mandeville Trailhead. Elevating the festivities at the free, family-friendly event will be food trucks along with soft drink and adult beverage vendors. For musicians, PreSonus will present a Home Studio Lecture and Lab on their digital audio workstations hosted by Nashville songwriter, producer and mix engineer, Greg Bieck, who has worked with notables such as John Oates, Kenny G, Destiny’s

Jonathan Cain

Child, Lionel Richie, Daryl Hall and Pavarotti. Edgar (Dino) Gankendorf, Partner-Provosty and Gankendorf, will host a seminar on legal aspects of the music business, and the Pontchartrain Film Festival will host a segment on making music videos.

Festivalgoers will see and hear songwriters perform original songs in Country, Folk, Rock, Pop, Funk, Afro-Caribbean and more. It’s an opportunity to join in the dance that is the relationship between musical artists and their audience - to be touched by those baring their soul and, in return, give encouragement to those seeking faith in their work. Just as a young Greg Barnhill was cheered on by supporters, this is the chance to witness the dawn of the next bright newcomer turned superstar. Hopefully, one with the heart of Barnhill and his dedicated board and staff whose mission it is to give a high-profile performance venue to many songwriters normally limited to pouring their heart out in cafes or at open mic nights. Maybe, the festival will see the debut of a young beneficiary of the Ozone Music Education Foundation’s mentorship or free instrument program who will go on to write the next great anthem that reminds us all to Never Stop Believing.

For more information about the Ozone Songwriter Festival and The Ozone Music Education Foundation, visit ozonemusic.org and facebook.com/Ozonemusic.org and follow us on Instagram @ozonemusiceducationfoundation.

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Nonna Randazzo's: A Sweet Celebration CELEBRATING with King Cake is a beloved New Orleans custom spread around the world by relocated natives longing for sweet memories, travelers reliving their revelry after returning home, and locals sharing their seasonal spirit with friends and family far away.

But, one might be surprised to learn that, since Katrina, one of the most popular names in king cakes bakes and ships from the Northshore, ensuring the sweet tradition rolls on.

“This September marked Nonna Randazzo’s 15th year in St. Tammany, and we’re so happy with the support this community has shown us and our ability to give that support right back,” says Joel Randazzo Forjet, daughter of founding Randazzo brother, Lawrence. “We’re also excited to unveil a new and special king cake flavor that we’ve created and named especially for St. Tammany. It’s the best way we know how to show our appreciation for everyone who welcomed us and continues to help us expand in size and offerings.”

The name and flavor of the new confection are under wraps until the unveiling, when dignitaries and media get a first look and taste and anniversary cake will be given to the public at the bakery’s Covington location. The anniversary celebration will also include events centering around community and charitable endeavors. Joel and husband Felix, the head baker, along with their children and families – all involved in the business - will present Miracle League Northshore with a generous contribution, as they have for the past several years. The funds support a special field and facilities at Coquille Parks that help children of all abilities to play sports. Also, the proceeds from cookie sales will benefit the Tunnel of Towers Foundation Fallen First Responders Home Program, of which the family of Police Captain Vincent Liberto was a beneficiary.

Never resting as small business owners, Joel says they’ve grown Nonna Randazzo’s into so much more than the bakery that started generations ago. “We still follow the exacting standards that were established decades ago including truly handmade desserts, but we’ve also made the Covington location an inviting place for gatherings with lunch, wine, specialty drinks, to-go items, and catering. Our daughter, Lauren, completed John Folse’s program at Nichols and is the chef for our special wine dinners which sell out very quickly. At 15, our grandson Felix IV helps with shipping and is learning the business; at 8, Jaxton already knows he wants to be a baker, and the little ones have the very important job as tasters. This is our legacy from my parents, and our family will continue to make it grow. We work hard to make sure it will endure by running a quality operation that appreciates and contributes to our community.”

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Local Flavor Favs

Visit award-winning Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery – celebrating 15 years in St. Tammany with your traditional favorites. While you enjoy our specialty wine selections, choose your wedding cake, dessert bar and favors. Many delicious choices are on our catering menu. Our Covington location is available for private events including wedding showers. Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery is located at 2033 N. Highway 190, Suite 5 in Covington. For more information, call 985-893-1488 or visit nonnaskingcakes.com.

Half Shell Oyster House brings original New Orleans inspired dishes to the table with a side of Southern hospitality. We offer a relaxed French Quarter vibe complimented by the sound of jazz that weaves through the air. Our menu consists of charbroiled oysters, hand-cut steaks, seafood, pasta and more – and our specialty martinis and drinks are just as original as our food! Join us for our daily Happy Hour from 3 pm until 6 pm and savor the flavors with our seasonal specials. Half Shell Oyster House is located at 70367 Highway 21, Suite 100 in Covington. To view our menus and more information, visit halfshelloysterhouse.com.

"Royal Red Cocktail" - Seasonal Special

Habanero's brings the traditional foods and distinctive flavors of Mexican Cuisine by delivering a well-traveled menu of dishes that emulate the street foods and laid back eateries of native Mexico. The dedication to serving fresh, authentic ingredients with everything made from scratch – from salsas and sauces to marinades, spices and rubs – is why we've expanded to three locations. We were voted The Northshore's Best Margarita, so come celebrate with us and enjoy our fresh handcrafted cocktails!

Habanero's has two locations in Covington and our newest location in Madisonville.

To view our menus and more information, visit habaneroscuisine.com.

At Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar, our oysters are harvested from the best Louisiana oyster beds, put on a refrigerated truck and transported right to our restaurants.

We have been dedicated to our loyal customers for the entire 70+ years we’ve been serving oysters, and we keep inventing new ways to enjoy them! Felix’s brings our unparalleled New Orleans oyster bar experience offering the freshest food and the best service to you, your family and friends. Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar is located at 2891 Highway 190 in Mandeville. To view our menus and more information, call 985-778-2176 or visit felixs.com.

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Cuisine

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Au tu mn Art i choke Soup INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1. Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and add the olive oil and butter. Add the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent for about 6 to 8 minutes.

1 sweet onion, diced

2. Stir in the artichoke hearts and cook for another 5 minutes.

2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper 2 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts in brine, drained and rinsed

3. Add the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer the soup until the artichokes are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. They will begin to fall apart and almost melt into the soup.

4. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (place a towel on top) and blend until smooth. Pour the soup back into the pot.

3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock 1 ½ cups heavy cream ½ cup crème fraiche 1 baguette, sliced and toasted Lemon wedges for spritzing

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5. Stir the cream and crème fraiche into the soup. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes.

It will reduce a bit. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Also, stir in more cream if needed.

6. Serve the soup with toasted baguette pieces on top and spritz with a lemon wedge.

Legally Bombed

cuisine & cocktails

GET YOUR LEGAL EASE ON! These delicious and judicious cocktails are definitely a reason to file a motion to continue the potion. So relax, sequester yourself, and we'll pass no judgment.

The verdict is in - guilty of a good time!

Cease & Desist

Too Legit To Acquit

6 mint leaves 1 tablespoon sugar 2 ounces bourbon 3 ounces cranberry juice 3 ounces club soda 1 lime, sliced

2 ounces coffee, slightly cooled 1 ounce vodka ½ ounce coffee liqueur ½ ounce Irish cream Mint sprig Cacao powder

Muddle mint leaves and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Add crushed ice, bourbon and cranberry juice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with club soda. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and garnish with a lime slice.

Combine the cooled coffee, vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a mint sprig and cacao powder.

Hungover Jury

Reasonable Doubt

2 ounces vodka 1 ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice ¾ ounce tangerine syrup ½ ounce orange bitters ½ ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice Tangerine slices for garnish

2 ounces dark rum ½ ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 candied ginger slice 3 ounces chilled ginger beer 1 lime wheel Mint sprig

Combine vodka, orange juice, tangerine syrup, orange bitters and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake vigorously 20-30 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with tangerine slices.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the rum and lime juice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled goblet glass. Stir in the ginger beer. Skewer the ginger slice and lime wheel and garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.

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H A P P E N I N G S S O P H I S T I C A T E D

Ribbon Cuttings

Stinky Mud Photography

114 N.W. Railroad Avenue in Ponchatoula

Bayou Nutrition

1545 Highway 51, Suite 1 in Ponchatoula

Chicken Salad Chick

1522 Gause Boulevard in Slidell 50 Sophisticated Woman | October 2021

Southern Roots Style & Color

1545 Highway 51, Suite 2 in Ponchatoula

Chick-fil-A

3583 Highway 190 in Mandeville

Elite Quality Cleaning Service LLC

Based in Madisonville, Serving St. Tammany Parish

Jersey Mike's Subs

Justin Clemmons - State Farm Agent

Lit Pizza

OnPath Federal Credit Union

3323 Highway 190 in Mandeville

71180 Highway 1077 in Covington

132 Terra Bella Boulevard in Covington

594 Asbury Drive, Suite A in Mandeville

H A P P E N I N G S

Fleur De Lis Law & Title Company

S O P H I S T I C A T E D

Empower Nutrition

2565 Florida Street in Mandeville

4245 Highway 22 in Mandeville

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October Calendar

Rent 8 pm Friday–Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday, $11-$19, 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette Street, Mandeville, 844-843-3090, 30byninety.com

1-2, 8-9, 15-16

15-17, 22-24

Wedding Secrets 7 pm Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, $20, Playmakers Inc. Community Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington, 985-893-1671, playmakersinc.com

Cabaret 8 pm, $27-$45, Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com

Clue 8 pm Friday–Saturday, 2 pm Sunday, $22-$28, Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, 985-643-0556, slidelllittletheater.org

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Impastato Gallery Student Art Show 5–7 pm, Free, Impastato Gallery, 1901 Highway 190, Suite 28, Mandeville, 985-778-5338, immpastatogallery.com

Girod Street Stroll 5–9 pm, $40 includes food & drink, Girod Street from the Trailhead to the Lake, Mandeville, 985-801-2731, OldMandevilleBiz.com

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Jazz’N the Vines: Sam Warren as Ray Charles 6:30–9 pm, $10-18+, Free17 and under, Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Road, Bush, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com

Al Copeland Foundation Golf Fest 10 am–5 pm, $250/player, Beau Chene Country Club, 602 N. Beau Chene Drive, 504-620-3727, alcopelandfoundation.org/join-us/golf/ Chillin’ at the River Concert: Soul Revival 5:30–8 pm, Free, Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington, 985-892-1873, facebook.com/covingtonla/

9 Bluesberry Music and Art Festival 9 am–6 pm, $25-$65, Kids 10 and under Free, Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington, thebluesberryfest.com St. Tammany Collectors Con 10:30 am–5 pm, $5, Kids under 12 Free, The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, St.TammanyCollectorsCon.com Bayou Jam Concert: Cuisine 5–7 pm, Free, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, 985-646-4375, myslidell.com

14 Explore Northshore Business Expo 3–7 pm, Free, The Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, 985-273-3008, StTammanyChamber.org Chillin’ at the River Concert: Lost in the 60s 5:30–8 pm, Free, Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington, 985-892-1873, facebook.com/covingtonla/

17 Abita Springs Busker Festival 11:00 am–7:15 pm, Free, Abita Trailhead, 22044 Level Street, Abita Springs, 985-502-7728, trailheadmuseum.org

22-23, 29-30 Rocky Horror Voodoo 8 pm, $27-$45, Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, 985-649-3727, cuttingedgetheater.com

23 Monster Mash Family Festival 10 am–2 pm, Call for ticket info, Bogue Falaya Park, 213 Park Drive, Covington, 985-898-4131 www.sthfoundation.org/MonsterMash LPO Sunset Symphony on the Lake 4–7:30 pm, Free, Lakeshore Drive between Coffee and Carroll Streets, Mandeville, cityofmandeville.com Nightmare on Columbia 5–9:30 pm, $30-Sip & Stroll, Free Concert, Downtown Covington and Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington, gocovington.org

Jazz’N the Vines: The Revelers 6:30–9 pm, $10–18+, Free–17 and under, Pontchartrain Vineyards Winery, 81250 Old Military Road, Bush, 985-892-9742, pontchartrainvineyards.com Please Note: All calendar events are subject to change. Call or visit websites for any updated information.

Ozone Songwriter Night 6 pm, Free, Old Rail Brewery-Upstairs, 639 Girod Street, Mandeville, info@ozonemusic.org, ozonemusic.org

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Pull! For the Chamber: Sporting Clay Tournament 8 am–12:30 pm, $150/player, Covey Rise Lodge, 24009 Singing Waterfall Road, Husser, 985-273-3003, StTammanyChamber.org

Children’s Museum Boo Bash on the Lawn 10 am–12 pm, $10, Children’s Museum of St. Tammany, 21404 Koop Drive, Mandeville, 985-888-1555, cmstkids.org

29 Olde Towne Slidell Zombie Crawl 5–10 pm, Free, 2200 Block of Carey Street, Slidell, 985-285-9215, facebook.com/OldeTowneSlidell Columbia Street Halloween Block Party 6–9 pm, Free, 200-500 Blocks of Columbia Street, Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com

EVERY MONDAY

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Bayou Jam Halloween Bash: Vince Vance & the Valiants 4–6 pm, Free, Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, 985-646-4375, myslidell.com Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie Parade 7 pm, Free, Parade begins at KY’s Bicycle Shop, 2267 Carey Street, Olde Towne Slidell, 404-401-9966, monalisaandmoonpie.com

October Markets

The Giddy Up Market. 10:30 am–Noon, Giddy Up Folsom, 82292 Highway 25, Folsom, 985-260-5060, giddyupfolsom.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY Covington Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington, covingtonfarmersmarket.org

EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY Lafitte Street Market. 4–8 pm Thursdays, 9 am–1 pm Saturdays, 698 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, facebook.com/LafitteStreetMarket/

EVERY SATURDAY Camellia City Market. 8 am–Noon, 1808 Front Street, Slidell, 985-640-7112, camelliacitymarket.org Covington Farmers Market. 8 am–Noon, 609 N. Columbia Street on side lawn of the Covington Police Department, covingtonfarmersmarket.org Hammond Farmers Market. 8 am–Noon, corner of W. Thomas Street and S.W. Railroad Avenue, Downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. 9 am–1 pm, Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevilletrailheadmarket.com Pearl River’s Honey Island Art & Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm, 64378 Highway 41, Pearl River, 985-807-4447

EVERY SUNDAY Abita Springs Art & Farmers Market. 11 am–3 pm, Abita Trailhead, Drive-thru and pedestrian service, 985-892-0711 ext. 7, market@abitaspringsla.gov Claiborne Place Makers Market. 10 am–2 pm, Claiborne Place, 1000 US-190, Covington, facebook.com/TCPMM00/ Madisonville Makers Market. 10 am–3 pm, Madisonville Playground & Park, 1007 Pine St., Madisonville, madisonvillemarket.com Sophisticated Woman | October 2021 53