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a 15-minute orientation film. Then you will put on a flight suit
(over your street clothes) along with a helmet, goggles, and ear
plugs. You will be able to watch your teammates fly while you
wait for your second turn. Come along for this adventure; check
off another item on your bucket list and say, “Yes indeed, iFLY!”
Lunchwill be on your own at the Ikea shopping center in Round
Rock after our flights.
Notes: (1) Wear tennis shoes, and bring water and your
Texas driver’s license; (2) If you have had neck, back or
shoulder problems, you should not fly; (3) After purchas-
ing your ticket, pre-register online at austin.iflyworld.
com/legal/waiver.
Ticket cost includes transportation, two flights, and all fees.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, LA
Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8; $210 pp double
occupancy, no single occupancy available
Depart SCPL Tuesday 9:30 a.m.; Return Thursday 7 p.m.
L’Auberge Casino Resort offers
endless ways to fill your days from gambling,
to relaxing by their gorgeous pool, inner tube
floating in the lazy river, a game of golf, or spa
treatments.
Youwon’t go hungry here! Order a premium cut of beef at Ember
Grill, enjoy a bowl of Vietnamese soup at Asia, or ribs at Jack
Daniel’s Grill. And did I mention the Gelato Shop? (Always my
first stop!)
As we travel, we will make stops every two hours both coming
and going to stretch your legs and grab a snack.
OnWednesday afternoon, come with me on a short driving trip
around this quaint city, nestled along the bayou. We will see the
gorgeous homes along the waterfront, the college area and other
areas of interest.
Notes: (1) Double occupancy only for this trip. (2) At the
time of purchase, each traveler must provide the follow-
ing information: his/her name as it appears on Driver’s
License; address; phone number; date of birth; and room
type preference. If you are purchasing tickets for friends,
be sure you have this information or youwill not be able
to complete your transaction. (3) A validDriver’s License
must be presented at hotel check-in. (4) Ticket purchase
deadline is April 14. No ticket changes or room changes
after April 14.
Ticket cost includes transportation, two nights lodging, baggage
handling, and a $40 food voucher from the hotel.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Ellen Mire
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
Tuesday, April 1, at 8 a.m.
OUTINGS
Round Rock Express & HomeField Grill
Wednesday, May 7, $28 pp
Depart SCPL 3:30 p.m.; Return 10:30 p.m.
Take me out to the ball game!
What better way to usher in the summer than
to watchAmerica’s favorite pastime—baseball!
Join us as we head to Dell Diamond to see the
RoundRockExpress take on theOmaha Storm
Chasers. The Round RockExpress, a class Triple-APacific Coast
Minor League team, is in its 15th exciting season.
On our way to the game we will stop at HomeField Grill. This
locally owned and operated restaurant specializes in wood grill-
ing, so you may want to try a sizzling wood-grilled, 100 percent
Texas-grown, Nolan Ryan All-Natural burger or steak, their
signature Flamethrower Flatbread, or one of 70 other delicious
menu items. Since dinner is ‘on your own’ you can spend or eat
as much or as little as you like.
After dinnerwe head to the ball field in time towatch your favorite
players warm-up and get ready for the first pitch!
Note: There will be walking, rain or shine, and large
crowds at this outdoor event.
Ticket cost includes transportation and game admission.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Sandra Celis
Fossil RimWildlife Center
Saturday, May 10, $59 pp
Depart SCPL 9:30 a.m.; Return 6 p.m.
Travel to Glen Rose to view, learn
about, and actually interact with some of the
world’smost endangered animals. Visit a 2,700-
acre wildlife conservation facility, home tomore
than 1,000 exotic animals. Along the 10-mile
scenicWildlifeDrive are cheetahs, giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, kudu,
addax andwhite rhinoceroses along with 60-plus species of other
animals.
Before the tour, wewill sit at the overlook and enjoy boxed lunches
fromWhich Wich. Lunch options: 1) turkey sandwich with pro-
volone cheese on wheat bread, 2) tomato and avocado sandwich
onwheat bread, 3) roast beef sandwichwith provolone cheese on
white bread. All boxes include chips, cookie, and bottle of water.
After lunch, we will divide into two groups and get into open-air
tour vehicles with our guides. Be prepared to experience ostriches
investigating you and giraffe necks bending over you. We will
get so close to the animals that we will be able to feed them from
the provided bags of animal-friendly food.
Notes: Remember to bring hats, sunscreen, and your
camera! Ticket purchase deadline is May 6.
Ticket cost includes transportation, lunch, center tour, and food
for feeding the animals!
Volunteer Trip Leader: Bobbi Heuss
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