24 | SUNRAYS
SEPTEMBER 2013
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include Chicken Enchiladas, Beef Fajitas, or Vegetable Chile
Relleno. Specify your choice when you buy your ticket. If you
do not do so, the default will be Chicken Enchiladas.
Note: Toyota requirements – long pants, shirts with
sleeves, and closed-toed shoes. Bring a photo id. This
trip is limited to 38 tickets.
Ticket cost includes transportation, tour, and meal.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Bobbi Heuss
Caribbean Ensemble Concert at UT Bates Hall
;
Dinner at BRIO Arboretum - NEW!
Wednesday, November 13, $51 pp
Depart SCPL 4 p.m.; Return 10:45 p.m.
This “gem” of a performance hall
with its rich array of musicians brings all
kinds of music from around the world. Tonight
we will hear a 12-piece ensemble comprised
of UT students. They will perform festive
music from the Caribbean and Hispanic cultures. We’ve previ-
ously attended jazz, classical and organ concerts performed by
these students―and now for something totally different! The
one and one half hour performance with drums, percussion,
guitars, keyboard and more will have us moving in our seats
along with their music.
Before the concert we are headed to BRIO in the Arboretum
where we’ll experience the flavors of Tuscany without leav-
ing the country. Our specially prepared meal begins with
Field Greens Salad mixed with cheese, pine nuts, tomatoes
and balsamic dressing. Our center cut Pork Chop, marinated
and seared on the grill, will be accompanied by Penne Pasta
Mediterranean. The pasta is tossed with sun-dried tomatoes,
mushrooms, feta cheese, spinach and caramelized onions.
Dessert will be their special milk chocolate caramel cake.
Iced tea, soda and coffee are included.
Note: There are a few steps to enter the hall and a walk
to reach the elevator/stairs.
Ticket cost includes transportation, dinner and concert. Dead-
line to purchase tickets is November 5.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
Facts & Finds in Five:
Austin Film Studio Tour - NEW!
Thursday, November 14, $16 pp
Depart SCPL 9 a.m.; Return 2 p.m.
In this new series of trips, we will dis-
cover fun and interesting happenings in five
hours. Our first adventure will be a tour of
Austin’s film studio in the Robert Mueller
OUTINGS
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or at the Member Services Oce.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Tuesday, September 3, at 8 a.m.
Development. We will get a close-up look at the complete pro-
duction process of making movies. Beginning in the Screening
Room we learn about the history of the Studio and then take
a walking tour of the 20-acre facility including the five wire-
less stages, construction, wardrobe and storage areas. A few
of their credits include True Grit, Friday Night Lights and
Miss Congeniality.
After the tour, we will be ready for lunch and a time to rest
our feet. You will be on your own to choose from Which Wich
Sandwich, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Tino’s Greek Cafe, Papa
John’s or Starbucks.
Then it’s a driving tour of the 711-acre Robert Mueller Devel-
opment. You will learn how the old airport was transformed
into a residential, retail and medical center for 10,000 people.
Hopefully, we will do all of this in just five hours!
Note: The walking tour lasts over an hour and you must
be able to stand andwalk the entire time. Bringwater and
wear close-toed shoes. Deadline for purchasing tickets
is November 11, and there are only 26 tickets available.
Ticket cost includes transportation and tour.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
Lost Maples State Park - NEW!
Monday, November 18, $60 pp
Depart SCPL 8 a.m.; Return 9 p.m.
Lost Maples State Natural Area covers more
than 2,000 scenic acres in Bandera and Real
counties, north of Vanderpool on the Sabinal
River. Acquired by purchase from private owners in the early
1970s, the site was opened to the public in 1979. Approximately
200,000 people visit the park annually. The maple trees should
be in their full beautiful winter colors! To get the full view,
you may hike approximately 700 yards into the park and 700
yards out.
On our way to the park we will have lunch at historic Camp
Verde General Store and Restaurant, established in 1857
to offer goods and services to the soldiers stationed at Fort
Verde. Country favorite menu choices include Donna’s Meatloaf;
Chicken Tender Plate; or Arthur’s Delight (grilled turkey and
Swiss cheese with grilled onions, cranberry jalapeno compote
on sour dough bread with fries). There will be time to browse
the grounds and shop in the general store.
After leaving Lost Maples, we will head to Fredericksburg for
dinner. Dinner is on your own at the restaurant of your choice.
Note: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. (Some of
the trails are uneven and steep.) Optional items: snacks
or drinks, camera, cell phone, binoculars. As on all of
our bus outings, bring an emergency contact name and
phone number of a relative or neighbor.
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