BRICKS OF HONOR

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Thanksgiving Lunch

Join us at Sam Johnson Recreation Center for good food prepared by Chef Bismark from Plano Event Center and special entertainment by Warren Cook and his New American Sound Band. Lunch will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, rolls and dessert. Register by Friday, November 3.

59632 SJC F 11:30am-1:30pm 11/17

Veterans Day Salute

1 Staff $25

We will honor veterans with a patriotic tribute. Participants are encouraged to wear or bring uniforms, photos, and other memorabilia items for program display. Please fill out the Veteran’s Information form at Sam Johnson Recreation Center ‘s front desk. This year we will recognize our veterans with a special breakfast prepared by Chef Bismark from Plano Event Center! Must be 50+ to sign up. Only one meal per registrant. Pre-registration required for food and seating purposes. Register by Friday, November 3.

59631 SJC F 8:30am-10:30am 11/10

1 Staff Free

Trips/Shows

Christmas At The Meyerson

The beloved holiday tradition returns with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performing transcendent anthems, classical holiday favorites and sing-along carols. We have orchestra floor seating. A luxury coach will transport us. We will not be having a meal on this trip.

57416 SJC F 6pm-11pm 12/8 1 Deats $59

NEW! ELVIS

Kraig Parker returns with his authentic and world-class tribute to Elvis Presley with a full 18-piece orchestra. You don’t want to miss out on this one. This trip will be at the Eisemann Center. We will leave from Liberty Recreation Center.

59074 LRC Sa 1:30pm-5:30pm 9/9 1 Dooley $59

Fall Blooms At The Arboretum

See hundreds of the most colorful and fragrant fall flowers and the pumpkin patch at the Dallas Arboretum on White Rock Lake. This is a self-guided walking tour. Fee covers transportation and admission. Bring money for lunch and shopping. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch, if you’d like.

57482 SJC Tu 9:30am-2pm 10/24 1 Hill $21

Historic Downtown Denton Square

Ride with us to enjoy an afternoon shopping in Denton on the square. Have lunch on your own at Cartwright’s Ranch House, Chestnut Tree Bistro, Dix Coney Island, LSA Burger Co. or Graffiti Pasta. Even treat yourself to Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream. It will be a nice day to enjoy some coffee, stroll, browse antiques, recycled books, vintage clothing, gift possibilities, etc. Bring money for lunch and shopping.

57448 SJC W 10am-2:30pm 9/20

1 Hill $25

Holiday Lights At The Dallas Arboretum

Stroll the garden to see the 25-foot-tall elaborately decorated Victorian-style gazebos that represent each of the 12 Days of Christmas. In the evening, the garden comes to life for a beautiful nighttime experience aglow with over one million lights. This is a self-guided walking tour. Eat before the trip.

57596 SJC M 5:30pm-9pm 12/11

HUCK’S CATFISH & BUC-EE’S

1 Cato $21

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, A LIVE RADIO PLAY

Ride with us to see this wonderful play at the Richardson Theatre Centre. George, Mary, Zuzu, and the entire town of Bedford Falls come to life in this staged 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic. With live sound effects and a handful of actors, the story of beleaguered building and loan owner George Bailey and his affable helper angel, Clarence, unfolds one fateful Christmas Eve as you’ve never seen it before. This captivating, life-affirming story is a holiday treat. Fee covers your ticket to the play.

57424 SJC Th 6:45pm-10:45pm 12/14 1 Deats $25

NEW! LES MISERABLES

Come with us to Dallas Music Hall at Fair Park to watch Les Miserables the musical. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption-a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The musical starts at 7:30pm We will depart from Liberty Recreation Center.

59078 LRC Th 5:45pm-11pm 12/21 1 Dooley $65

LUBY’S & VITRUVIAN LIGHTS

We’ll first have supper at Luby’s Cafeteria on Midway Road in Dallas. Then we’ll drive over to see this dazzling and magical holiday wonderland in Addison called Vitruvian Lights, where over 1.5 million sparkling LED lights are wrapped around more than 550 trees. It is a walk-through experience - so a lot of walking is required. Bring money for supper.

57597 SJC M 4:15pm-7:15pm 12/4 1 Cato $9

NEW! MISERY, THE PLAY

Ride with us to see this play at the Richardson Theatre Centre. True life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his number-one fan. Rescued from a wintery car crash, Paul Sheldon finds himself incapacitated in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes, a seemingly kind nurse. When events take a nightmarish turn, the injured Paul realizes the unhinged Annie has no intention of letting him leave. This spine-tingling stage adaptation traps you in the room with Paul as he must outsmart Annie if he hopes to escape. Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel, the tense cat-and-mouse game will grip you until the very end. Fee covers your ticket to the play.

57422 SJC Th 6:45pm-10:45pm 9/14

NEW! MJ THE MUSICAL

Ride with us up to Denison to enjoy lunch at Huck’s Catfish; then we’ll stop at Buc-ee’s in Melissa on the way back. Bring money for lunch and for whatever goodies you find at Buc-ee’s.

57425 SJC Tu 10:30am-2:30pm 11/7

1 Krev $9

1 Deats $25

Come with us to Dallas Music Hall at Fair Park to watch MJ the musical. This will be centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The musical starts at 7:30pm We will depart from Liberty Recreation Center.

59077 LRC Th 5:45pm-11pm 11/30

1 Dooley $69

Movie Date

Ride with us to Cinemark West Plano to see “Wonka.” The story will focus specifically on a young Willy Wonka and how he met the Oompa-Loompas on one of his earliest adventures. You will be contacted closer to the date for a time. We will leave from Liberty Recreation Center. Fee covers movie and transportation. Bring money for snacks.

59075 LRC Tu 10:30am-2:30pm 12/19

1 Dooley $15

Murder On The Nile At Richardson Theatre Centre

Ride with us to see this murder mystery play by crime writer Agatha Christie. Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare. Fee covers your ticket to the play.

57423 SJC Th 6:45pm-10:45pm 10/26

1 Deats $25

NEW! NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM & LUNCH

Let’s take a trip out to Ft. Worth and experience the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. After that we will stop for lunch at Rodeo Goat. Please bring money for lunch. We will depart from Liberty Recreation Center.

59073 LRC Tu 8:30am-3:30pm 9/26

Northpark Center

1 Dooley $15

State Fair Of Texas

Join us for this yearly tradition of Big Tex, Fletcher’s corny dogs, and funnel cakes awaiting us at the State Fair! Wear walking shoes and a watch and join us for a leisurely day taking in the exhibits, shopping, shows and, of course, the food! Admission is free for seniors 60 years of age and over. You will be on your own to enjoy the fair. Bring money for food and drinks.

57595 SJC Th 9:30am-4:30pm 10/19 1 Cato $15

NEW! TEXAS WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY & LUNCH

Ride with us to Texas Women’s University for a wide variety of entertainment. Enjoy the First Ladies Gown exhibit. There will be five to seven full gowns on display, an assortment of related Daughters of the American Revolution artifacts, along with a miniature First Ladies Doll collection and mini gowns. We will also stop by the library and visit the extensive cookbook collection and Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. After we will have lunch at Frilly’s in Denton. We will leave from Liberty Recreation Center. Bring money for lunch.

59076 LRC Th 9:30am-3pm 11/9

1 Dooley $9

THE BOARDWALK AT GRANITE PARK & SAM MOON

Ride with us to have lunch at The Boardwalk at Granite Park in Plano. There is both indoor and outside seating available. You can choose to dine at The Biscuit Bar, Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Union Bear Brewing Co. or Fork & Fire. Then we’ll drive over to enjoy shopping at Sam Moon in Frisco with its large selection of handbags, jewelry and accessories. Bring money for lunch and shopping.

57428 SJC W 11am-2pm 10/18

1 Hill $5

Enjoy a great day of shopping at NorthPark Center, sometimes referred to as NorthPark Mall. Browse the legendary department stores and some of the 230 retailers. Have lunch on your own at Bazille, Kona Grill, La Madeleine Country French Café, Maggiano’s Little Italy, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro or Seasons 52. Bring money for lunch and shopping!

57598 SJC M 10am-2:30pm 9/4

1 Cato $9

NEW! SHANGRILLAMA™ & FISH CITY GRILL

Ride with us to ShangriLlama™ in Royse City for a fun experience with seven llamas. We’ll join them inside the castle’s air-conditioned barn, rain or shine. These are hilarious, educational and unforgettable animal encounters. You’ll choose your seat anywhere on the benches placed just 10 feet from the entire llama pack. Two wranglers will introduce Dalai Llama, Barack O’Llama, Bahama Llama, Pajama Llama, Drama Llama, Sir Lance-O-Llama, and Hakuna-Ma-Llama. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this hour observing the hilarious animals while learning 150 facts about what makes llamas so very different than other critters. You’re welcome to take photos throughout your visit. Afterwards, we’ll have lunch at Fish City Grill on Renner Rd in Richardson. Bring money for lunch.

57693 SJC Th 9:30am-2pm 9/28

1 Deats $29

The Dallas Zoo

Ride with us to experience this 106-acre zoo in Marsalis Park. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas and home to over 2,000 animals representing 400 species. Have lunch on your own at Prime Meridian Café, Serengeti Grill, the Safari Marketplace, or just pack your own sack lunch (glass items, alcoholic beverages, and single-use straws are not permitted). Picnic tables and benches are available throughout the zoo. Transportation, parking and admittance to the zoo are included in the trip fee. Bring money for lunch, snacks and souvenir shopping.

57442 SJC W 9:45am-2:45pm 10/4

1 Hill $19

Resident registration begins on August 5

Non-resident registration begins on August 7