Traveling Seniors

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Submitted by Jo Ann Lambert, trip coordinator You've heard it time and time again; traveling with a group can push you out of your comfort zone. When you don't have to worry about logistics and safety, you are free to focus on relaxing and enjoying the ride. Plus, meeting friends with different interests may encourage you to explore new horizons! Fall just might the be time for you to try it, especially if you haven't been to the Texas State Fair, seen a Longhorn Cattle Drive, visited the George W. Bush Library, or explored Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. The Traveling Seniors of Cypress has five seats left, for our October17-20, 2022, Dallas: 3 nights/4 days. Deciding to travel along, could be the decision that will give you a new lease on life.

DAY TRIPS

September 6: Enjoy the Astros game in the Gallagher Club: Buffet and ballgame ticket included. The bus leaves FBC at 4:30. $122.00. September 8: Wine Tour. Three wineries and tastings. $30 for tastings, and lunch on your own, leaving from FBC at 9:00 am. September 15: Potluck and Bingo. Activities begin at noon at Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. September 27: Good Shepherd United Church. Tour the Painted Churches. Bus leaves at GSUMC at 8:00 am $20.00. October 13: Halloween Potluck & 5 Crowns. If you don't know how to play, come and learn. Dress festively! The fun begins at noon. October 22: Renaissance Festival: The bus leaves at 8:30 from FBC. $27.00 November 15: 1940 Air Terminal/Longhorn NASA project. Lunch at Bubba Gumps on the Kemah Boardwalk, on your own.Leaving at 10:00 from FBC. $5.00. November 17: Thanksgiving Potluck & Kitchen Towel Exchange. Bring a side dish or desert. We provide the turkey. See you at noon at Lakeside Trails Clubhouse. November 22: Good Shepherd Brookwood Tour. Tour the facilities; poinsettias will be in full bloom. Lunch included in the Tea Room $30.00. The bus leaves FBC at 8:30. December 13: Zoo Lights Dinner at Cleburne's on your own. Price TBD. We won't know the price until November. Leaving FBC at 5:30 pm. December 18 from 2 to 4 pm Cookie and Gift Exchange. Bring two or three dozen of your favorite cookies and a gift to exchange with your friends. Pay upon sign-up. Must be 50 years of age to ride the Harris County Bus. Tickets are non-refundable.

EXTENDED EXCURSIONS

October17-20, 2022, Dallas: 3 nights/4 days $495.00 double occupancy. Bus leaves at 8:00 from FBC. Request details from jackie. devine@comcast.net. May 13-21, 2023, Garden of the Gods, The Royal Gorge, and Colorado Springs, Colorado $995. Eight nights lodging 4 consecutive nights in scenic Colorado, 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Departure: Fairfield Baptist Church at 8:00 am.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Second and Fourth Thursday: Cards with Karen Cervenka: 5 Crowns, Lakeside Trails Clubhouse 1:00 to 4:00. Second and Fourth Friday: Hand and Foot with Jim and Shirley, Lakeside Trails Clubhouse 1:00 to 4:00. Wednesday Breakfast, House of Pies: Between 8:30 and 9:00. Breakfast at Denny's: 1st and 3rd Friday at Denny's on 290 Traveling Seniors of Cypress Jo Ann Lambert at pstlgrl@gmail.com or Jackie Devine at jackie.devine@comcast.ne