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an astounding collection by Picasso, Matisse, and O’Keeffe.
Lunch will be “on your own” at Rudy’s BBQ in New Braunfels
on the way to the museum and we will make a stop at Buc-ee’s
for snacks and drinks on our way home.
Ticket cost includes transportation and entry fees to exhibits.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
‘Titans of the Ice Age’ - 3D IMAX - Austin
Saturday, January 11, $24 pp
Depart SCPL 9:15 a.m.; Return 3:30 p.m.
Titans of the Ice Age
transports view-
ers to the beautiful and otherworldly frozen
landscapes of North America, Europe and Asia
ten thousand years before modern civilization.
Giant screen technology of the Bob Bullock IMAX will let us
peer though the 3D canvas to an ancient world of ice, the dawn
of our species, a time whenman shared the tundra withmajestic
woolly beasts. Dazzling computer-generated imagery will bring
this era to life, from saber-toothed cats and cave bears to dire
wolves and woolly mammoths
Following our show there will be time for “lunch on your own”
at the Star of Texas Museum Cafe. Sandwiches, salads, chips
and cookies along with sodas and coffees will be available.
Next, we visit the Texas Natural Science Center on the UT
campus. See fascinating creatures that lived in Texas millions
of years ago, including the 30-foot mosasaur that swam in the
shallow sea that covered the Austin area.
Ticket cost includes transportation, IMAX theater show, and
museum fees.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
In Company with Angels – Waco
Friday, January 17, $35 pp
Depart SCPL 8:30 a.m.; Return 5 p.m.
Making its Texas debut in Waco,
this traveling exhibit of seven exquisite Tif-
fany stained glass windows is nothing short
of inspiring. The eight foot high, backlit lancet
windows depict the angels addressed in Revelation, chapters
2-3. Our visit will reveal the mysterious history of these win-
dows and give us insight into the man who created them, Louis
Comfort Tiffany, son of “The King of Diamonds.”
We will also take a tour of the Grand Lodge of Texas - Ma-
sonic Museum. Many men who fought for Texas freedom were
Masons, and this museum houses artifacts ranging from a
lock of Sam Houston’s hair to Ben Milam’s gun.
Lunch will be on your own with a wide choice of fast food
restaurants. No harm in a burger and fries once in a while,
especially when you top it off with a Dr. Pepper Float, right?
That’s what will complete our self-guided tour of the Dr. Pep-
The following outings have sold out
SAS Factory Tour; Indulge Your Senses ImAX; man of La mancha;
Wilsonart Laminate Factory Tour; King Ranch & Corpus Christi;
February Esther’s Follies
If you have any questions about our outings please
contact Lifestyle & Activities, 512-948-7392.
Level 1 – Light Activity
Non-strenuous outing including
short distances of light walking
over relatively even surface with
few stairs to climb, minimal re-
boarding of the motor coach.
Level 2 – moderate Activity
Fairly active outing requiring
intermittent effort throughout;
the outing may involve recurring
physical movement, including
walking medium distances over
uneven surfaces and, possibly,
climbing stairs. multiple boarding
and re-boarding of the chartered
bus.
Level 3 – Active Activity
Active outings involving effort;
may require continual physical
movement, walking long distanc-
es, or climbing steep inclines.
This is a multiple boarding outing.
meal provided
Requires climbing in
and out of a boat
Bus trip over approx.
3 hours
Overnight stay. You are
required to handle your own
luggage. Get a Parking Permit
at the monitor’s Station in the
Social Center Lobby. This
permit is required for vehicles
to be parked overnight in the
departure parking lot.
Walking - Expect a
walking tour, or a large
venue
Walking and steps
Bus is wheelchair
accessible
Key to Outings
Costume and the Cinema - the McNay Art
Museum - NEW!
Sunday, January 5, $26 pp
Depart SCPL 10 a.m.; Return 6 p.m.
The McNay Art Museum in San
Antonio presents the exhibit
Cut! Costume
and the Cinema
. Five centuries of history,
drama and comedy will be explored. The cos-
tumes of more than 40 film stars will be on
display, including those worn by film stars Sandra Bullock,
Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, Ralph Fiennes, Angelica Huston,
Keira Knightley, Uma Thurman, Kate Winslet and many more.
These opulent costumes are crafted of sumptuous fabrics and
decorated with intricate embroidery, brocade, and lace, allow-
ing you a close look at the fine details of costuming that you
only had a glimpse of on the big screen. Along with the cinema
exhibit, we will also have access to On Stage! Costume Design
and the Theater and the 1921 McNay Mansion, which houses
SCPL - Social Center Parking Lot
CCPL - Cowan Creek Parking Lot
Purchase your tickets for CA Sponsored Outings at
or at the member Services Office.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Thursday, January 2, at 8 a.m.
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