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CA-SPONSORED OUTINGS

Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at www.sctexas.org or at the Member Services Office.
Tickets for outings listed for the first time will be available Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m.

Key to Outings Christmas in Texas – Houston and Galveston

SCPL - Social Center Parking Lot Friday, Dec. 2 – Sunday, Dec. 4
CCPL - Cowan Creek Parking Lot Meals included: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Hotel: 2 nights, Westin Galleria, Houston
Level 1 – Light Activity Bus trip over approx. $366 pp double occupancy
Level 2 – Moderate Activity 3 hours Depart Cowan Creek Pavilion Friday 7 a.m.;
Level 3 – Active Activity Return Sunday 6 p.m.
Level 4 – Adventure Tour Overnight stay Ticket purchase deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 2
Walking - Expect a
Meal provided walking tour or a large With a nod to
venue the ghosts of Christmas past and an eye toward
Requires climbing in Walking and steps the future, we are off on an adventure that will
and out of a boat stir the soul, replenish the spirit, and transform
Bus is wheelchair your mind through the sights, sounds, and scents of a Christmas
accessible in Texas.

PERK Cards! Friday – All aboard for a ride through the countryside to Hruska’s
Bakery and our first taste of the holidays – kolaches, a gooey, fruit
Every time you travel on an outing filled treat that begs for a cup of coffee. Next we take a journey
planned by the Lifestyle Department, back in time to Christmas in the Park at The George Ranch
you will receive a card to fill out and Historical Park. Explore customs and decorations, along with
turn in at the Monitor’s desk. We will the legends and legacies of one of Texas’ original families. Tour
draw a card monthly and the lucky three historical homes and enjoy a chuck wagon barbecue lunch.
winner will receive a 50% discount on a future CA bus outing of From the past we return to the present with a two-night stay
your choice! (Note: Excludes overnight outings). We will notify at The Westin Galleria in Houston. Plush, 4-star double queen
the winner via phone and email. rooms, along with a winter wonderland of shops and restaurants
await our arrival at the famous Galleria.
Jodi Leirer is the Perk Card Winner for September 2016.
Congratulations, Jodi! Included: kolache breakfast rolls and lunch

If you have any questions about our outings, please Saturday – Breakfast will be at La Madeleine French Bakery
contact Lifestyle & Activities, 512-948-7392. before heading to Galveston for a tour of The Bryan Museum. A
story of orphans, a tale of pirates, and a fascinating collection of
Holiday Shopping Southwest artifacts will be ours before we enter the magical world
Barton Creek Mall - Austin of Dickens on the Strand – Galveston’s world famous Victorian
festival, based on 19th century London. Decked out for the holiday
Lunch on your own season, the historical Strand will be complete with strolling
Wednesday, Nov. 30, $26 pp carolers, roving musicians, and a host of characters not only from
Depart SCPL 9:30 a.m.; Return 3:30 p.m. Dickens, but also from HG Wells and Jules Vern. The Victorian
era meets Steam Punk as costumed vendors peddle their wares
Christmas, the happiest time of the from street carts laden with food and drink, clothing, jewelry,
year and the season to be merry, comes with and holiday decorations. The Queen’s Parade is a highlight of the
holiday magic and joy, including gifts to family festival, complete with bag pipes, royal guards and Queen Victoria.
and friends. Enjoy the largest covered mall in
Austin, Barton Creek Mall, where you can shop ‘til you drop. Included: La Madeleine breakfast gift card
With more than 180 specialty shops and anchor stores, including
Nordstrom, Dillard’s and Macy’s, you will find everything you Sunday – Enjoy a leisurely brunch at The Daily Grill located
need for all of your loved ones. in the hotel before we check out and make our way to Old Town
If you need a shopping break, enjoy a movie. Of course, there are Spring just north of Houston. Here we will find an eclectic mix of
restaurants and the all-inclusive food court. Mall maps will be historical cottages decorated and filled to the rafters with seasonal
provided. There will be plenty of storage on the bus for purchases. goodies to celebrate their Home for the Holidays festival. Stroll
Ticket cost includes transportation only. through the lanes to find that last perfect gift or taste one more
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire holiday treat before we travel home.

Included: breakfast brunch voucher

For a detailed itinerary, click on Lifestyle & Activities website
calendar, or e-mail [email protected].

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