26 | SUNRAYS
SEPTEMBER 2013
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Galveston Island Thanksgiving - NEW!
Tuesday, November 26 – Saturday, November 30
Depart THE OAKS November 26,8 a.m.;
Return November 30, 7 p.m.
Double occupancy, $588 pp; Single occupancy, $790 pp
Welcome to the
luxurious Moody Gardens Hotel and Spa for
your four-night stay and fabulous Thanksgiv-
ing buffet. Enjoy two days of unlimited access
to world famous Moody Gardens and all the
sights of Galveston Island.
Upon arrival in Galveston, we will lunch at Fisherman’s
Wharf. Then it is on to a self-guided tour of Texas Seaport
Museum and Ellisa sailing ship. After checking into the Moody
Gardens Hotel, enjoy dinner on your own at Rainforest Cafe.
Our Moody Gardens Hotel offers all the amenities of a four-
star hotel, including mini fridge, complimentary wifi, LCD
televisions, free daily newspaper, in-room safe, two telephones,
plush bathrobes and extra pillows. The hotel has a pool with
swim-up bar, an indoor pool, exercise room and business center.
Each morning you will have a voucher for the hotel breakfast
buffet. Lunch and dinners on Wednesday and Thursday are
on your own at one of the hotel restaurants or at the Moody
Gardens restaurant or snack area.
Wednesday and Thursday offer unlimited access to Moody
Gardens to explore their wonders at your own pace. Visit the
fabulous Aquarium Pyramid and see the four oceans of the
world. See the Penguin Encounter and the Shark in Depth
exhibits as you stroll through this underwater paradise. The
newly renovated Rainforest Pyramid includes a canopy walk,
a journey through the cloud forests, and a walk on the rain for-
est floor. There are butterflies, tropical birds, orchids, violets,
turtles, an anaconda and bromeliads. Celebrate the mysteries
of science in the Discovery Museum or embark on a paddle-
wheel boat cruise. See the IMAX movies or partake of the 3-D
wraparound thrilling fun ride.
The Thursday Thanksgiving main course is not only roast
turkey, but also glazed ham, prime rib, crusted mahi-mahi
and pasta. Add appetizers, salads, vegetables, desserts, coffee
and tea for a meal fit for all.
Thursday night welcomes in the holiday season with the Christ-
mas Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens. Stroll through acres
of holiday displays to the sound of vocal and bell choirs before
retiring at the end of a beautiful Thanksgiving Day.
Friday we begin with the movie,
The Great Storm
, which
documents the disaster of 1800. Lunch will be on your own
at Bubba Gump’s. In the afternoon we tour Moody Mansion
and Bishop’s Palace―two of the Broadway beauties that made
Galveston famous.
Saturday morning we have a sightseeing tour of Galveston be-
fore strolling The Strand for some shopping and lunch on your
own. Mid-afternoon we head for home and arrive around 7 p.m.
Ticket cost includes transportation, four breakfasts, Thanks-
giving buffet, and admission into all sights.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Judy Schlobohm
Thanksgiving in San Antonio for
Two nights! - NEW!
Thursday, November 28 - Saturday, November 29
Leave SCPL November 28, 10 a.m.; Return November 30,
2:30 p.m.
Double Occupancy, $314; Single Occupancy, $452
Join us for a
San Antonio Thanksgiving! Our hotel desti-
nation again will be the beautiful four-star
Hilton Palacio del Rio, one of Sun City’s fa-
vorites. After check-in, you will have time to
go to your room for a while before we meet for our Thanksgiv-
ing feast. This buffet is absolutely outstanding in both selec-
tion and quality. It will most likely be one of your best meals
ever! Not to mention in such a beautiful setting. What a de-
lightful way to celebrate the holiday with others from our
community!
After our meal, you will have some time for yourself before
boarding our private riverboats for an evening cruise. This
will be different from what we have done in the past, as the
darkness will let the lights on the river come to life.
You may spend Friday as you wish. There are many options
within walking distance of the hotel: Rivercenter Mall shopping
for day-after-Thanksgiving sales; exploring the Alamo; taking
the glass elevator to the top of the Towers of the Americas; visit-
ing UT San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures; you can even
take a trolley ride if you want to venture farther. Whenever you
want to take a break, you will be able to return to your room.
Friday evening we will meet back at the Hilton for dinner and
to view the parade from the warmth of the indoors (you may
go outside to see the parade if you wish, but no guarantee
the weather will cooperate!) We will be in the Stetson Room,
which boasts four windows for viewing, and we will have
waiters exclusively for us!
On Saturday morning, you may enjoy your accommodations
or go out for a final river stroll. Check out is at noon, and
then we board our bus to return to Sun City Texas. On the
way home, we will make one rest stop where you may pick up
something to eat.
Note: You may purchase two double occupancy tickets,
so you may ask non-Sun City friends to go with you if
you wish. However, no one under age 18 is allowed to
attend with our group.
Ticket cost includes transportation, Thanksgiving meal, river
cruise (including tip), Friday night dinner with parade, and
two nights at the Hilton Palacio del Rio.
OUTINGS
Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at
or at the Member Services Oce.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Tuesday, September 3, at 8 a.m.
