The Oaks welcomes the public to all seminars and events. Registration is required.
Entertainment
Now That’s Italian: Dinner in the Oak Room
Guest Speaker: Vincent Campanella Thursday, June 19, 6 p.m. Oak Room, Tower at The Oaks From the alpine heights of northern Italy to the sun-drenched island of Sicily, take a tantalizing culinary tour around Europe’s most famous bootshaped country with local chef and restaurateur Vincent Campanella and Oaks of Louisiana chefs. It promises to be an evening full of Italian history and culture along with a three-course meal by notable chefs. Limited seating.
Cost: $55, nonresidents. Registration is required.
Lectures and Seminars
Well Worth It Series
WWII: Dachau Concentration Camp
Guest Speaker: Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen Friday, June 20, 2:30 p.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks
A presentation by Tower resident Fletcher Thorne-Thomsen is sure to be a riveting hour for those attending. Thorne-Thomsen will share his story of being among the first to enter Dachau as a young photographer during the liberation of concentration camps in the waning months of World War II. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.
Architects of the New Italy: 1800-1871
Guest Speaker: Alexander Mikaberidze, PhD, LSUS Tuesday, June 24, 2 p.m. Ballroom, Tower at The Oaks LSUS history professor Alexander Mikaberidze, PhD, will discuss the creation of the Italian nation in the 19th century. The presentation will focus on factors and historical individuals that helped various Italian states to coalesce into a single Italian nation and offer insight into why Italy is such a diverse country. Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is required.
Spiritual
The Beauty of the Psalms Discussion Leader: The Rev. Larry Williams, Broadmoor Baptist Church Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 2nd Floor Activity Room, Tower at The Oaks Study focuses on the longest book of the Bible, which contains 150 individual psalms written by many different people. FREE. Registration is required.
Spiritual Pathways: Travels in India Guest Speaker: David Otto, PhD, director of the Religious Studies Department at Centenary College Wednesday, June 18, 4 p.m. Chapel at The Oaks David Otto brings his unique understanding of world religions as he offers insight into life in India. FREE. Registration required.
Health and Wellness
Healthwise
Diabetes and Pedorthic Foot Care
Guest Speaker: Jay Zaffater, certified pedorthist Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. Alta and John Franks Community Centre Diabetes can increase a person’s risk of having foot problems. Since the extreme consequence is amputation, foot care for someone with diabetes becomes a daily priority. Jay Zaffater will discuss innovative pedorthic devices that help diabetic patients suffering from foot pain and other issues Cost: $5, nonresidents. Registration is 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, works 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. June 2: the Rev. Phil Michiels, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church June 9: the Rev. Joseph Nasser, Society of Jesus June 16: the Rev. Phil Michiels, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church June 23: the Rev. Joseph Nasser, Society of Jesus
Communion Services
Sunday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.: the Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services Monday, June 2, 3 p.m.: Canon Rowena White, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Monday, June 9, 3:30 p.m.: Multifaith Communion, the Rev. Beth Sentell, John Calvin Presbyterian Church Monday, June 16, 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 leader: TBA, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport Location: Savannah Arbor Room
Sunday Services
10:30 a.m. June 1, 8 & 15: the Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services June 22: the Rev. Harry Forester, Emmanuel Baptist Church June 29: the Rev. Crawford Williams, Broadmoor Baptist Church
Vespers
Thursdays, 6 p.m. June 5: the Rev. Carl Rhoads, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport June 12: Dr. Austin Tucker, Liberty Union Theology Seminary June 19: the Rev. Regina Wren, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport June 26: the Rev. Gayle Bridger, First United Methodist Church, Shreveport
Prayer & Healing Service
Fridays, 10:45 a.m. the Rev. Andrew Comeaux, director of Spiritual Life Services Chapel
REGISTER ONLINE @ WKHS.COM OR CALL (318) 212-8225.
We welcome the public to all spiritual services.
