LECTURES AND SEMINARS

Well Worth It Series

Recording Your Family Story Before It is Too Late Guest Speaker: Gary Calligas, publisher of Best of Times Friday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre Gary Calligas, publisher of the Best of Times, will present a program on the importance of recording family history before those who can tell the story are gone. FREE. Registration is required.

Homegrown Hollywood: Josh Logan’s Up and Down Life Guest Speaker: Maredia Bowdon Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks Maredia Bowdon will review the life and times of Mansfield native Josh Logan, award-winning stage and screen director. FREE. Registration is required.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mardi Gras Madness: Revelry at The Oaks Guest Performers: Byron Stripling, trumpeter, and royalty from local Mardi Gras krewes Friday, Jan. 31, 4 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre A concert by world-renowned trumpeter Byron Stripling will kick off an evening of Mardi Gras madness at The Oaks of Louisiana that will include a parade and New Orleans style refreshments in the Franks Community Centre. Free. Registration is required.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Oral Report: Innovative Dentistry

Guest Speaker: Stuart Nunnally, DDS, MS

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks Dr. Stuart Nunnally, of Marble Falls, Texas, is board certified in integrative biologic dental medicine and naturopathic medicine. He will share valuable information on how dental health dramatically affects quality of life and longevity. FREE. Registration is required.

Healthwise

Dishing on Diabetes: Clinical Treatment for Type 1 and Type 2 Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Johnson, marketing director for Diabetic Life Pulse of Louisiana

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Center Elizabeth Johnson will talk about the new and innovative treatments offered. Free. Registration is required.

Passport to Health

Prevent and Recognize Gynecologic Cancers Guest Speaker: Dr. Robin Lacour, of Gynecologic Oncology Associates

Monday, Jan. 27, 5 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre Dr. Robin Lacour will discuss gynecologic cancers, prevention and treatment. FREE. Registration is required.

Super Foods: nutritional heroes, part 1

Guest Speakers: Julie Hartley, registered dietitian with WK Weight & Wellness Solutions; Dr. Ted Warren, with Louisiana Family Practice; and Pam Knight, organic gardener

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m.

Alta and John Franks Community Centre

Julie Hartley, registered dietitian with WK Weight & Wellness Solutions, and Dr. Ted Warren, of Louisiana Family Practice and owner of Dittle’s Fairfield Community Garden, will share ways to incorporate super foods into your daily diet. Learn how these foods power our brains, fight infection, enhance the immune system and protect against diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Pam Knight will also share tips on getting your garden ready for planting spring super foods. FREE. Registration is required.

SPIRITUAL

The Beauty of the Psalms

Discussion Leader: The Rev. Larry Williams, Broadmoor Baptist Church

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Tower at The Oaks Activities Room Study focuses on the longest book of the Bible, which contains 150 individual psalms written by many different people. FREE. Registration is required.

Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted

Discussion Leader: The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services, The Oaks of Louisiana

Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre This 7-week study by Priscilla Shirer is about the prophet Jonah, whose existence was interrupted by a call of God that would require a complete change of life and in the end result in the revival of an entire city. FREE. Registration is required. Spiritual Pathway

What are Jehovah’s Witnesses?

Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, director of the Religious Studies Department at Centenary College

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks David Otto brings his unique understanding of world religions as he offers insight into Jehovah’s Witnesses. FREE. Registration required.

SPIRITUAL SERVICES

Chapel at The Oaks

The multifaith spiritual activities at The Oaks of Louisiana and the Chapel at The Oaks are open to all who wish to be a part of a meaningful experience. The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services, and Mickie Cowan, chaplain, work with volunteer clergy and lay leaders from throughout the community to create a variety of worship opportunities at the Chapel at The Oaks. Details about these services can be found under Classes and Events at wkhs.com. No reservations are required.

Catholic Mass,

Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 13: The Rev. Joseph Nasser, Society of Jesus Jan. 20: The Rev. Phil Michiels, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Jan. 27: The Rev. Joseph Nasser, Society of Jesus

Communion Services

Monday, Jan. 13, 3:30 p.m.: Multifaith Communion, the Rev. Jonathan Beck, First United Methodist

Monday, Jan. 20, 3:30 p.m.: The Rev. Paul Martin, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Discussion leader: Andy Amison, Ellerbe Road Baptist Church

Location: Creative Corner

Discussion leaders: Teachers from Broadmoor  United Methodist Church Location: Savannah Arbor Room

Sunday Services, 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 12 & 19: The Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services

Jan. 26: The Rev. Conrad Edwards, Broadmoor Methodist

Vespers

Thursdays, 6 p.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre

Jan. 2: the Rev. Bryan McDowell, retired Presbyterian minister

Jan. 9: Jesus Saves Rescue Mission Choir

Jan. 16: The Rev. Carl Rhoads, First United Methodist

Jan. 23: The Rev. Sam Bass, international Baptist minister/speaker

Jan. 30: Victory Quartet and the Rev. Willis Dear, retired Methodist minister,

Prayer & Healing Service

Fridays, 10:45 a.m., Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services