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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.
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, May 1, at 8 a.m.
OUTINGS
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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
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ by the
Austin Ballet at The Long Center
Saturday, May 10, $87 pp
Depart SCPL 12:45 p.m.; Return 6:45 p.m.
This Mother’s Day weekend, let yourself
be swept away into a sublime world of kings,
queens, fairy godmothers and storybook crea-
tures. The timeless tale of The Sleeping Beauty
comes to life in the most majestic classical bal-
let of all time, set to Tchaikovsky’s fabulous and familiar score.
Center mezzanine seats will grant you a spectacular view of this
gorgeous production featuring grand sets and exquisite costumes.
You will enjoy special appearances by fairy tale favorites like
Puss-in-Boots and Little Red Riding Hood. And of course we
can’t forget the kiss from the handsome prince – the kiss that
will create a memory to cherish happily ever after.
Following ourmatinee, wewill make a dinner stop at TheDomain
where a fine array of restaurants await your selection—Gourmet
Pizzas, Asian Fusion, Austin-styled Mexican, American Bistro
or Northern Italian—it’s a palate of wonderful treats.
Ticket cost includes transportation and center mezzanine seats.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
Long Center Tour and Trailer Food Tuesday
Tuesday, May 27, $18 pp
Depart SCPL 3 p.m.; Return 8 p.m.
Have you ever wonderedwhat the
stars’ dressing room at the Long Center looks
like orwhere they enter?Why are those vents on
the floor andwhy did they use this design? And
why is it named the Long Center?We’ll find out
the answers to all of those questions and many more facts and
tidbits about the gorgeous Long Center in our 45-minute tour of
the facility. This five-year-old center, that sits so uniquely on the
shore of Lady Bird Lake, is a true work of art complimenting the
works of ‘live art’ held in the center.
After the tour, it’s time to eat. We will head to the City Terrace
fronting the Long Center where you are on your own to feast
from a variety of eateries known as the Food Trailers. What
an adventure! Bring your appetite because 8-10 trucks will be
rolling onto the Terrace and of course, they all have something
The following outings have sold out
iFLY Austin; Lake Charles, LA; Fossil Rim Wildlife Center;
San Antonio Zoo; Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth; Redfest;
Ruidoso, NM; Blanco Lavender Festival
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
SCPL - Social Center Parking Lot
CCPL - Cowan Creek Parking Lot
