“Trick or treat!” What does that mean? Why do so many American children say that during this time of year? Come learn about Halloween at English Conversation this Friday, October 14 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Chuck and Laurie Rea
3925 Chatfield Drive, 70808
343-8466
You can drive yourself – or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 6:55 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Brightside bus stop at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast on Highland Road
- Turn left onto Stanford
- Drive across Perkins and Stanford will become Acadian
- Turn right onto Hundred Oaks
- Turn right onto Richland
- Turn right onto Chatfield
- House 3925 is on the right
Map of 3925 Chatfield, 70808 at Mapquest.
How can you be safe while you live and work in Baton Rouge? Come learn about safety at English Conversation this Friday, October 07 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
John and Robyn Pardue
6104 Riverbrook Drive, 70820
(225) 761-1916
You can drive yourself – or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 6:55 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Brightside bus stop at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast on Nicholson Road
- Turn right onto Brightside
- Turn left onto Riverbend (turn into Riverbend neighborhood)
- Turn right onto Tezcuco
- Turn left onto Belle Grove
- Turn right onto Westervelt
- Turn left onto Riverbrook
- Look for house 6104 on the right
Map of 6104 Riverbrook Drive, 70820 at Mapquest
Geaux Tigers! Who Dat?
What are Americans talking about when they shout these things? They are talking about American football! What is it? How do you play it? How can you tell who is winning? How do Americans like to enjoy football?
(Quick note – Please remember to bring your nametags with you if you have them.)
We invite internationals to learn about American football at English Conversation this Friday, September 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Gene and Gayle Wager
6630 Sandstone, 70808
(225) 766-4984
You can drive yourself – or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 6:55 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Brightside bus stop at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast on Highland Road
- Turn left onto Woodstone (into Woodstone neighborhood)
- Turn right onto Boone
- Turn left onto E Woodruff
- Turn right onto Sandstone
- Look for house 6630 on the right of the circle
Map of 6650 Sandstone, 70808 at Mapquest
We invite internationals to join us for English Conversation this Friday, September 09 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Betty and Bobby Kilpatrick
1322 Dahlia Street, 70808
(225) 766-0467
You can drive yourself – or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Brightside bus stop at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University (a little complicated so take directions with you):
- Drive southeast on Highland Road
- Turn left onto Stanford
- Turn right onto Perkins
- Turn right onto Quail
- Quail will turn to the right
- Turn left onto S Pollard
- Quickly turn right onto Dahlia
- Look for house 1322 on the right
Map of 1322 Dahlia Street, 70808 at Mapquest
No English Conversation this Friday September 02. We do not have English Conversation on the Friday before the first Sunday of the month.
Bienvenu en Louisiane! Which is French for Welcome to Louisiana!

Did you know that you have chosen to come to one of the most interesting and different states in the United States of America? Learn what makes Louisiana so different at English Conversation this Friday, August 26 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Kevin and Stormy Hambrice
7754 Copperfield Court, 70808
(225) 767-5931
You can drive yourself – or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Drive past Kenilworth
- Turn left onto Steeplechase
- Turn right onto Copperfield
- Look for house 7754 on the right of the circle
Map of 7754 Copperfield Court, 70808 at Mapquest
We invite you to English Conversation this Friday August 12 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Bob and Liz Walker
8987 Trudeau Avenue, 70806
225-925-8874
*Important note* We only have one church bus available this week. If you have a car and are able to drive yourself and 2-3 other people that will help us very much.
If you are not able to drive yourself – or are not comfortable doing that – you are still welcome to ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation – bus stop near neighborhood WalMart – at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers outside front gate at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments bus stop at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland in the Circle K parking lot (although we can stop in front of your apartment if you tell us exactly where it is) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of bad weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University (farther away than usual this week – make sure you print out directions and map and take them with you):
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Turn left onto Lee Drive
- Turn right onto Corporate Boulevard
- Corporate Boulevard will turn into Old Hammond
- Turn left onto Tara Boulevard
- Turn right onto Tallyho
- Turn left onto Oakley
- Turn right onto Trudeau
- Look for house 8987
- Please make sure you do not park in any driveways or on anyone’s yard
Map of 8987 Trudeau Ave, 70806 at Mapquest
Instead we encourage you to come join us for Movie Night!
Please remember to bring your nametag – if you have one!
We invite you to join us for English Conversation again this Friday July 29 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Blake and Aimee Perkins
335 Westmoreland Drive, 70806
You can drive there yourself or you can ride on the church bus which picks up from:
- Edward Gay apartments (outside gate) at 7:10 p.m.
- Alaska Street at 7:12 p.m.
- Tiger Towers (outside front gate) at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson apartments (covered bus stop) at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland (please let Rick know exactly where to stop) at 7:20 p.m.
- Brightside (bus stop near Circle K gas station) at 7:22 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Directions (make sure you take these with you):
- Drive southeast from Louisiana State University along Highland
- Turn left onto Stanford
- Stanford will become Acadian
- Stay on Acadian until you come to Government
- Turn right onto Government
- Turn left immediately onto Westmoreland
- Look for house 335 on the right at the corner of Westmoreland and Wilshire
Map of 335 Westmoreland, 70806 at Mapquest