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(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
There is no shortage of fun in Louisiana. Fall is festival season in Louisiana, and every corner of the state takes part. There are a variety of food, music and culture festivals to enjoy.
The state fair held in Shreveport began November 9, and ends today, November 14.
The 35th Annual Port Barre Cracklin Festival began November 11, and ends today, November 14. It showcases the ritual of making cracklins, a traditional Louisiana food that has made headlines on cooking reality television shows. There is also boudin and Cajun music to go along with the cracklins.
The Smoke and Barrel Festival, which will be held in Lake Charles on Saturday, November 20, is a celebration of fine bourbon, barbecue and whiskey. One can smell the savory aroma of oak and hickory and taste expert barbecue from leading pitmasters from across the Gulf Coast.
The Natchitoches Christmas Festival will be held this year from November 20 - January 1, 2022. The City of Lights celebrates its 95th year with live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, and fireworks each Saturday. Over 300,000 Christmas lights and over 100 illuminated set pieces, along with the scenic Cane River Lake and Historic Downtown District, will welcome guests.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Meggan Ness and Evelyn Fontenot.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get-well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Joseph Ortego.
The staff of Heritage Manor welcomes Helen Powell and Margaret Hendrix to the facility.
Activities this week include group exercise, bedside rosary, beauty shop, manicures, bingo, pokeno, and social reading.
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