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tic and diverse as the West itself. Whether it is the full-scale
Wells Fargo stagecoach, Pancho Villa’s last known saddle,
the gallery devoted to women of the West, or the modern-
ist murals of Wild Horses, you are sure to visit some Texas
pride as you stroll through these halls on our docent-led tour.
Next up is the San Antonio Botanical Gardens—33 acres of lush
foliage and colorful blooms. Wander on your own through the
formal gardens, native plantings and the glass conservatory. A
special exhibit of garden-inspired sculptures,
Nature Connects;
Art with LEGOblocks
, designed byNewYork artist SeanKenny,
will amaze you. Don’t forget your camera!
Lunch will be on your own at the historical 1896 Sullivan Car-
riage House Bistro in the gardens. The Bistro boasts an eclectic
array of Chef-inspired soups, salads, and sandwiches made from
scratch with the freshest ingredients.
Note: We will make a coffee stop at Buc-ee’s on our way
to San Antonio.
Ticket cost includes transportation and entrance fees.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
OUTINGS
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
Friday, August 1, at 8 a.m.
Ventura, California in 1993. They helped usher in the swing
revival founded on a colorful fusion of classic American sounds
including jazz, swing, and Dixielandmixed with the energy and
spirit of contemporary culture.
The band’s numerous television appearances include
Dancing
with the Stars, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night
with ConanO’Brian
, and
Last Call with CarsonDaley
. Find out
more on their website: www. BBVD.com.
Dinner will be on your own at River CenterMall. Assortments of
restaurants are available both in themall and on the Riverwalk.
Note: There are steps down to the Riverwalk and Mall
Center. The mall entrance is one block from where the
bus will pick up and drop off.
Ticket cost includes transportation and concert tickets.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Cheryl Jakubowski
Bocktober in Shiner and Painted Church
with lunch at Werner’s - NEW!
Wednesday, October 29, $40 pp
Depart SCPL 8:15 a.m; Return 6:30 p.m.
What better way to celebrate
October than touring a brewery! However, there
is more to this trip! We will first pick up our
guide and go to the spectacularly painted Sts.
Cyril andMethodius Church. Almost 100 years
after its dedication, the church is still known as one of the most
eye-catching landmarks in South Central Texas. Its beauty is
enhanced by six stained glass windows and a huge mural of
Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.
After our church visit, we will have a buffet lunch at Werner’s,
well known for its good food and wide selection. You definitely
won’t leave hungry!
Finally, it’s off to Spoetzl Brewery, maker of Shiner Bock Beer
and the second oldest and last independent brewery in Texas.
After the tour, youwill be invited to the hospitality suite for some
sampling of the wares. What could be better than that?
If time remains, we will possibly tour the historical part of Shiner
or visit the Wolter Museum, which pays tribute to the pioneers
of the area.
Ticket cost includes transportation, lunch, and guided tours.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Bobbi Heuss
Briscoe Western Art and
San Antonio Botanical Gardens - NEW!
Thursday, October 30, $36 pp
Depart SCPL 7:30 a.m.; Return 5 p.m.
Mixing vintage and contempo-
rary painting, photography, and sculpture
with historic artifacts, The Briscoe Western
Art Museum offers an experience as roman-
