Bon Jour Social & Leisure Center

Bon Jour Social & Leisure Center is a senior citizen center in Baton Rouge, LA. It serves seniors, including those with mild cognitive dementia, offering a warm, well-appointed, and friendly environment for socialization and cognitive engagement. The center provides evidence-based Fit Minds programs, Montessori-style activities, and Montessori-style fun activities designed to boost social and cognitive health. Participants enjoy nutritious meals, including continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks, along with stretching, gentle exercises, arts and crafts, music, and entertainment. The center also hosts holiday and birthday celebrations and grandparents and grandkids activities. Maria Yiannopoulos, the owner, brings expertise in business management, marketing, and senior care. In 2024, she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Louisiana's first Certified Fit Minds Cognitive Coach and Trainer, focusing on fostering independence and enriching experiences for seniors.

The center offers a dedicated respite service through Dedicated Sitters, LLC, a private duty service provided by Bon Jour Social and Leisure Center. This service provides compassionate care through the GUIDE program, offering flexible, as-needed companionship for individuals with dementia at home, in hospitals, or in senior living communities. The licensed, bonded sitters deliver personalized support and give caregivers vital respite without long-term contracts. Services include restroom assistance, bathing support, light meal preparation, tidying up, and companionship. Clients who enjoy social activities can receive a discount on their daily rate at Bon Jour Social and Leisure Center while enjoying their time there.

Located at 7332 Highland Rd, the center is situated in a neighborhood with several notable landmarks nearby. It is about a quarter of a mile from Baton Rouge Fire Department Station 10 and Burbank Drive. Mirabeau Gardens and University Villas are also within a short distance, about three-tenths and four-tenths of a mile away, respectively. Kenilworth Middle School is about half a mile from the center, and Highland Elementary School is about a mile and two-tenths of a mile away.

Bon Jour Social and Leisure Center holds a rating of 5.00 based on 11 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served. The center is known for its commitment to providing meaningful social and cognitive engagement for seniors and their families, offering peace of mind and a safe, socially engaging environment.