Council on Aging plans October events

Line dancing, driving courses and travel clubs all make the itinerary

The St. Charles Council on Aging has released its October calendar of events, which is open to St. Charles Parish seniors. The monthly list includes:

• Fall Fest Follies – A group event scheduled for Oct. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hahnville Activities Center located at 626 Pine St., Ste. A in Hahnville. Fun, games and prizes of all shapes and sizes are sure to be the highlight of the day. Call Lauren at 985-783-3008 for lunch and transportation reservation.

•55 Alive Defensive Driving Course – This event open to seniors is sponsored by the COA and the AARP. Sessions are available at the New Sarpy Center on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Hahnville Center on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants are required to bring a bag lunch. Fee is $10. Call 985-783-6683 for reservations.

•Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Trip – The COA will travel to the First Baptist Church in New Orleans on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10. Transportation is provided by the COA, but seating is limited. Call 985-783-6684 for reservations and 985-783-6683 for tickets.

•Insurance Benefits Seminar – Gerald Newman with Humana will visit COA centers to discuss additional benefits for those with Medicare and Medicaid. Sessions are: Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Norco, Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. in New Sarpy, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Hahnville, and Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. in Luling.

•Travel Club – This month’s Travel Club will visit Grumpy’s 50s Cafe in Paradis on Oct. 22. Call 985-783-6683 for reservations.

•Exercise Classes – The COA sponsors exercise classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Fitness Club located at 13117 Highway 90 in Boutte.

•Literary Circle of Friends – This group meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 145 Angus Dr. in Luling. Call Sharyn at 985-785-1981 for lunch reservations and transportation.

•Senior Dancers Expo Group – The COA hosts line dancing ever Wednesday at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Hahnville center. Instructed by Judy Goutierrez. Call 985-783-6683 for transportation reservations.

•Bidding 500 Card Club – This card club meets every Monday at the Hahnville Center with a beginners workshop from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and avid team play from noon to 3 p.m.