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1 Alvin Senior Center Alvin Parks and Recreation 309 W. Sealy Alvin, TX (281) Issue 19 - Quarterly July, August, September, 2010 FREE to have a super summer. Inside this issue: Special Events in July 2-3 Special Events in August 4-5 Special Events in September 6-7 Coming Next Quarter 7 Contact Us 8 Free Free Free This quarter should fit everyone's budget. We are waiving all transportation fees this quarter so sign up quick. With the economy starting to turn up we are making sure everyone who would like to travel with us can. This summer will sizzle at the senior center with exciting shows, lunch trips, and soaking up small doses of summer sun. The center has been making some changes not just for your pocket book, but changes you can see in the west end of the building. Come check out the new oven, floor, security cameras or microwave. Keep watching for more updates around the building Remember the senior center is one cool place to hang out so if the summer sun gets to be too much, be sure to cool down at the center. Special Points of Interest: Luau! Its that time again for our annual summer luau. Bust out the coconut bra and grass skirt and get ready for a hula of a good time. This summer a few of our own seniors will be a part of the entertainment. Watch for familiar faces in the crowd of the Stars and Stripes Ukulele Band! DATE: July 13 TIME: 10:30 AM COST: $5 Page 1

2 Special Events in July Wicked Hobby Center Houston Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkin land, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for the most complete - and completely satisfying - new musical in a long time (USA Today). Minimum of 8 DATE: July 8 TIME: 6:45 PM COST: $ Domino Tournament Every month a new team gets the title of 42 champ. Will your team be next? Bring a partner or come solo and let us pair you up with another excellent 42 player. Tournament is double elimination. DATE: July 12 TIME: 1 PM L u n c h B u n c h La Casona Angleton Carmen Alvarado, and her fun bunch had a great suggestion for a yummy Mexican lunch. Minimum of 6 Senior Splash- Bob S. Owen Aquatic Center Come take dip in the pool and cool down at this senior only event! We have reserved the pool just for you. Learning Lunch The Second Thursday of every month come have lunch on us and learn a little something while you are here. Topics will vary but will always be top notch. Join us, I bet you learn something. DATE: July 8 TIME: 11 AM DATE: July 27 TIME: 10:30 AM COST: cost of your lunch DATE: TIME: COST: July 13th 6:30 9:00 PM $4.00 at the door Page 2

3 More Events in July Little Shop of Horrors Miller Outdoor Theater Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of Seymour, a timid and nerdy sales clerk at the seedy Mushnik's Skid Row Florists, barely in business in lower Manhattan. He achieves fame and fortune after he discovers an exotic plant named Audrey II, a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Minimum of 6 DATE: July 16 TIME: 6:30 PM Senior Dance Schedule September- 21 Country Now & Then October- 19 Texas Star Band November-16 Country Now & Then December 7 The Ambassadors January-18 Country Now & Then February-15 PALS March-15 Country Now & Then April-18 Country Now & Then May-17 Country Now & Then June-21 The Ambassadors TIME: 7 PM COST: $5 Delta Downs Lucky, Lucky do you feel lucky? Join us as we head to LA for slots of chances to win and big casino fun. Minimum of 10 DATE: July 22 TIME: 7:00 AM Guys and Dolls-Brazosport Theater Lake Jackson Guys and Dolls is a fable about what happens to gambling men and the women who long to tame them. Set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century, the romantic and funny "Guys and Dolls" is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and showgirls with one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre. Minimum of 8 DATE: July 9 TIME: 7:00 pm COST: $ Page 3

4 Special Events in August Lunch Bunch-Rudy Lechners Houston Join us as we head out for some German food! BRAT you have a good time! Minimum of 6 DATE: TIME: COST: August 18th 10:30 AM Cost of Lunch Stump Tour Ike left us all with different memories and obstacles but Galveston made art out of some of their problem trees. Come see some amazing works of art out of what could have been stumps. Minimum of 8 DATE: August 6 TIME: 9:30 COST: Cost of Lunch Domino Tournament Every month a new team gets the title of 42 champ. Will your team be next? Bring a partner or come solo and let us pair you up with another excellent 42 player. Tournament is double elimination. DATE: August 9 TIME: 1 PM Senior Splash- Bob S. Owen Aquatic Center Come take dip in the pool and cool down at this senior only event! We have reserved the pool just for you. DATE: August 17 TIME: 6:30 9:00 PM COST: $4.00 at the door Fall BBQ/ Open House Come see what we have to offer! The Senior Center is hosting its annual Open House and Fall BBQ. Groups from the center and representatives from various programs will be here to help you find something fun to get involved in at the Center. Come for lunch and find a reason to stay. DATE: August 31 TIME: 11:00 AM Page 4

5 More Events in August Stingray Adventure Kemah Boardwalk For all you thrill seekers come feed a stingray with us. This accidental trip last quarter was lots of fun. This is a rare opportuinity to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures of the sea Minimum of 8 DATE: August 27 TIME: 10:00 AM COST: cost of ticket and food Learning Lunch The Second Thursday of every month come have lunch on us and learn a little something while you are here. Topics will vary but will always be top notch. Join us, I bet you learn something. DATE: August 12 TIME: 11 AM COST: Free Theater District Day Houston Theatre District is home to eight performing arts organizations, which offer this free peek behind the scenes each summer. Stages of the Wortham Theatre Center, Alley Theatre, Jones Hall, Aerial Theater and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts offer backstage tours, ongoing live performances, set and costume displays plus sneak previews of the coming performing arts season. DATE: August 29 TIME: 12:00 PM Page 5

6 Special Events in September Museum District Day. Board a free bus shuttle at any participating museum and spend the entire day exploring favorite museums and discovering new destinations. Seventeen museums will waive their general admission fee. DATE: September 25 TIME: 9:30 am Senior Dance Country Dances are back in Full Swing! Come have some toe tapping fun with the first dance of the new season. Enjoy everyone's favorite Country now and Then. DATE: September 20 TIME: 7:00PM COST: $5.00 Lunch Bunch - Top Water Grill San Leon Marlena Nelson can t wait to head back to Top Water Grill for their awesome seafood! Come have lunch with us at this newly renovated restaurant. DATE: September 27 TIME: 11:00 AM Domino Tournament Every month a new team gets the title of 42 champ. Will your team be next? Bring a partner or come solo and let us pair you up with another excellent 42 player. Tell your friends, the more the merrier! DATE: September 13 TIME: 1 PM Get Smart Harbor Playhouse Dickinson Agent Maxwell Smart is off on a bizarre new case to stop the sinister organization known as KAOS from their most shameful plot. An exciting and enjoyable show. The ultimate spoof of all secret agent thrillers. Minimum of 8 DATE: September 2 TIME: 6:15 PM COST: $15.00 Page 6

7 More Events in September Learning Lunch The Second Thursday of every month come have lunch on us and learn a little something while you are here. Topics will vary but will always be top notch. Join us, I bet you learn something. DATE: September 9 TIME: 11 AM COST: Free Lauberge Du Lac Lucky, Lucky do you feel lucky? Join us as we head to LA for slots of chances to win and big casino fun. Minimum of 10 DATE: September 17 TIME: 7:00 A.M Moody Gardens Imax Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you ll want reach out to grab them. DATE: September 14 TIME: TBA COST: $5.00 Coming Next Quarter Oktoberfest Gutes Essen Gute Lustige Gute Partei! Good food Good Fun Good Party!! We are preparing a German treat for you. Come have a festive German lunch with us were going to give it all we ve BRAT. Missing this event would be the wurst thing you could do! DATE: October 21 TIME: 11:00 PM COST: $5.00 Page 7

8 A L V I N S E N I O R C E N T E R W. S E A L Y ( ) F A X ( ) We re on the web Joan Pagan Senior Center Coordinator (281) Check us out Online!!! Curious about what we do here? Get on our city website: Then click on the Senior Center Link. You can view all kinds of things: The Alvin Senior Center Monthly Newsletter The Special Events Quarterly Information about upcoming events Information about current programs Alerts Sign-up on the city website to receive alerts from the Senior Center. Log on and enter your address. Then anytime there are updates or exciting news you will be the first to know!