The Coffee Connection

10/16/2026

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT OF HEALTH, WELLNESS & CONNECTION!

What a wonderful turnout for our very first seasonal Health & Wellness Seminar!

EVERY speaker brought such rich information, valuable insight, and encouragement to the table. Every woman who attended walked away more informed, more empowered, and hopefully with a better understanding of the questions she needs to ask when it comes to advocating for her own health.

This panel of guests was absolutely exceptional! Each one brought something meaningful to the conversation, and we are so grateful for their time, knowledge, and willingness to share with our community.

We began the evening with a light, healthy Mediterranean dinner. Why Mediterranean? Because we believe in being intentional about the ingredients we put on our plates, embracing wholesome foods, and understanding how the choices we make can support our overall well-being.

We were also delighted to enjoy the wonderful new signature bread created especially for The Coffee Connection by our friends at Magnolia Bread Company! There is something so special about local businesses coming together to serve our community.

And ladies, this is just the beginning!

We already know that our next seminar has the potential to be even bigger because the interest is growing. Women are asking important questions:

✔️What can I do to take better care of myself?
✔️What questions should I be asking my healthcare providers?
✔️How can I make more informed choices about nutrition and wellness?
✔️How can I be more intentional about caring for my body, mind, and spirit?
✔️What supplements do I need to take? What are the safe ingredients?

These are conversations worth having. Knowledge empowers us, asking questions matters, and taking an active role in our health is an investment in our future.

At The Coffee Connection, our vision has always been about more than coffee. It is about coffee, conversation, community, and connection. We believe in bringing people together, sharing knowledge, supporting local businesses, and creating a space where meaningful conversations can make a difference.

Stay tuned for exciting developments in our health and wellness journey! We have so much more we hope to bring to our community. If you attended, you heard the announcement! 😉

To every woman who attended, every speaker who shared her knowledge, and every LOCAL vendor who helped make this evening special — THANK YOU!

May God bless each of you, and may we continue to encourage one another to grow in knowledge, make intentional choices, and care for the bodies and lives we have been blessed with.

This is community. This is connection. And this is only the beginning!

With gratitude,
Debbie

10/15/2026

IF YOU HAVE A TICKET WE WILL SEE YOU AT 5:30

So excited to see you ladies this evening at 5:30! 💛 Come hungry — we're enjoying a Mediterranean healthy, flavor-full spread together! See y'all tonight! 🙌

10/14/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 💛 Our Health & Wellness Seminar is this Thursday, October 15, 5:30–7:30 PM at the First Church Family Life Center in DeRidder. Registration is closed — thank you, ladies, for signing up!

We'll be serving a light Mediterranean delight, with lots of good information to take away. Every woman walks away with a small gift plus takeaways and goodies, and we'll have a door prize drawing. We can't wait to see y'all Thursday!

10/14/2026

OUR GALA APPLE PARFAITS ARE GOODNESS PACKED INTO EVERY BITE!

Sweet, crisp Gala apples layered with creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, organic peanut butter, a drizzle of light caramel, and a few pieces of rich dark chocolate. It’s the perfect combination of fall flavors and a little indulgence!

A little sweetness with some goodness, too!
1. Apples provide fiber and beneficial antioxidants.
2. Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium.
3. Peanut butter brings protein and satisfying healthy fats.
4. Dark chocolate adds rich flavor and antioxidant plant compounds.

It’s a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall without giving up the little treats we love!

We’re stocking our refrigerators this Friday, and we already have pre-orders for these beauties! If you’re wanting to try one, we highly recommend stopping by and grabbing yourself a delicious Gala Apple Parfait before they’re gone!

Thank you for continuing to support our little local business. We love creating food with intention and bringing our community delicious options made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients.

📍 The Coffee Connection — downtown DeRidder

, conversation, community & connection.

10/14/2026

Come grab a cup of coffee and meet mayoral candidate, BJ. Everyone is welcome, hope to see you there! ☕️

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

We are always thrilled to collaborate with local businesses here in DeRidder! Our community is filled with so much talent, and we love finding ways to bring those talents together to create something special for YOU.

If you know me, you know that health and wellness are close to my heart. What we do here at The Coffee Connection is about so much more than coffee and food. It’s about being intentional with our ingredients, offering quality choices, and creating options that make you feel good about what you’re putting into your body.

And if you know me well, you also know Mediterranean food is one of my favorites! That’s why we offer so many of our Mediterranean-inspired protein bowls. We’ll absolutely continue bringing those delicious options to you!

But today, we’re especially excited about a collaboration with Magnolia Bread Company! This isn’t just any bread — this is going to be our signature bread, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with our Coffee Connection family.

For those attending my Health & Wellness Seminar this Thursday, you’ll get to experience it firsthand, paired with a delicious Mediterranean hummus dip! What a wonderful way to celebrate good food, thoughtful ingredients, and the incredible talent right here in our own community.

Thank you for continuing to choose The Coffee Connection when you’re looking for healthier options. Your support means more to us than you know!

We believe in supporting local, building relationships, and bringing people together over good food, great coffee, and meaningful connections.

Because at The Coffee Connection, it’s always about more than what’s in your cup or on your plate. It’s about community, connection, and a grateful heart.

10/13/2026

Yay! It’s Acai Day-
We’ll See you at 11:00!

10/13/2026

RESTOCK ALERT! They went quick!

A LITTLE TASTE OF FALL IN EVERY CUP!

Introducing our Gala Apple Fall Dessert Parfait at The Coffee Connection!

Sweet, crisp Gala apples layered with creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, drizzled with organic peanut butter and a touch of caramel sauce, then finished with rich dark chocolate pieces. It’s the perfect combination of cozy fall flavors and a little chocolate indulgence!

🍁Gala apples bring natural sweetness, fiber, and antioxidants.

🍁Vanilla Greek yogurt adds creamy goodness, protein, and calcium.

🍁Organic peanut butter brings satisfying healthy fats and plant-based protein.

🍁Honey adds a touch of natural sweetness.

🍁Dark chocolate delivers rich flavor and beneficial cocoa compounds.

🍁Caramel drizzle makes every bite feel like a little taste of fall!

It’s giving us all the flavors we love this time of year — sweet apples, creamy layers, peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate — all nestled together in one delicious dessert.

Because fall is meant for cozy flavors, sweet little moments, and treating yourself to something special!

Come enjoy a little fall sweetness with us at The Coffee Connection in downtown DeRidder.

Let us know what you think.

Coffee, conversation, community & connection.