May 2022 Newsletter

Senior Spirit Contact Information

Senior Spirit's email address is: seniorspirit@wbrcouncil.org

Senior Spirit's telephone number is 225-215-5290.

Senior Spirit's address is 235 Elaine Street, Brusly.

WBR Parish Senior Spirit (listserv@civicplus.com).

If you are having trouble receiving our newsletter via email, please call us.

Please Note: Beginning December 30, 2022, we will no longer mail out the Newsletter. The Newsletter will be available via email and on the W.B.R. Parish website: wbrparish.org

Rockin' on the Railroad
Let's all go hear the live sounds of Capital City Soul on May 13th and Don Rich & Rougaroo 2 Band on May 27th at the Addis Railroad Park. Music begins at 5:30pm. Bring your lawn chair and a friend!

Grief Recovery Meetings

Grief Recovery Meetings will be on the first three Mondays of May at the WBR Senior Spirit Center. The meetings will be on May 2, May 9 & May 16 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. If you need more information, please call Joanna Hynes, 924-6621.

WBR Museum Events
Enjoy the "Aliento a Tequila" exhibit from May 1-May 29 that explores the culture and traditions that gave birth to tequila, Mexico's national drink. This exhibit is FREE to all W.B.R. Parish residents.
The Cajun Jam/Old Time Music Session is on May 8th from 3:00-5:00pm. Please call the Museum for more information 336-2422.

Three Roll Estate: From Sugar at Alma Plantation to Rum

This exhibit will run at the WBR Museum from May 7-August 21. Three Roll Estate Distillery will show the process of converting sugar with molasses to rum. You will be able to view an electric three roll cane grinder, historic photos of Alma Plantation and much more. Please visit the exhibit Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am-4:30pm; and Sunday 2:00-5:00pm.

Senior Driving Discount
www.seniordrivingdiscount.com
There is a Senior Safe Driving Course online for $12.00 that can save you up to 15% off car insurance premiums. You can take the course at your leisure, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week: www.seniordrivingdiscount.com
There is no class being offered in our area at this time.

Pokeno

Pokeno will be played on the SECOND Tuesday of the month, May 10th, from 10:00am-1:00pm. Three more players are needed. Please call Sonya Boudreaux 772-0958 to join in the fun!

Recurring Activities

Silver 'N Fit (Aerobics, Weights & Strength)

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
WBR Senior Center
Carolyn Blanchard (225) 223-3707 & Sonya Boudreaux 772-0958

Bouree - Daytime

Second Thursday of the month (May 12)
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
WBR Senior Center
Babs Babin (225) 749-2518

Bouree - Nighttime

Fourth Monday of the month (May 23)
6:00 PM
WBR Senior Center
Babs Babin (225) 749-2518

Bridge - Second Friday

Second Friday of the month (May 13)
10:00 AM
WBR Senior Center
Babs Babin (225) 749-2518

Bridge - Tuesday Night

Every Tuesday of the month
6:30 PM
Brusly Town Hall
Babs Babin (225) 749-2518

Corn Hole

Every Tuesday of the month (CANCELLED until September 13)
6:00 PM
Alexander Park
Sonya Boudreaux (225) 772-0958

Mexican Cardinal Train Dominoes

Every Monday of the month
1:00 PM
WBR Senior Center
Sue Gauthreaux (225) 454-2609

Hand & Foot Canasta

Every Wednesday of the month
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Port Allen Community Center
Joyce Barbier (225) 383-0232 or Julie Prejean (225) 776-4433

Pokeno

Second Tuesday of the month (May 10)
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
WBR Senior Center
Sonya Boudreaux 772-0958

Quilting

Every Thursday of the month
9:00 AM
WBR Senior Center
Joan Sharon (225) 749-8327