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1 Alvin Senior Center Alvin Parks and Recreation Summer Quarterly 309 W. Sealy Alvin, TX (281) Inside this issue: Special Events in July 2-3 Special Events in August 4-5 Special Events in September 6-7 Coming Next Quarter 8 All American Festival Contact Us Special Points of Interest: August 31, :00 AM Must get ticket in advance FREE!! 9 10 Issue 8 - Quarterly Dog Days of Summer... July 3 - August 11 of every year is considered the Dog Days of Summer. This is usually the muggiest and hottest part of the summer. For that reason many people believe that the dog days of summer derived its name because it is the time of year when dogs tend to be lazy, pant more and even become ill-tempered from the heat. That is a good theory but in reality, the name comes from the occurrence of the star, Page 1 Fall BBQ July, August, September 2007 Sirius, meaning Dog Star. Sirius is the brightest star seen from Earth, besides the Sun and is visible throughout the summer months. Either way, the Dog Days of Summer are just plain HOT!! Don t let the heat slow you down this summer. Grab a nice glass of iced tea and head to the Senior Center. We have lots of fun events, trips, and educational programs planned to keep you busy and cool all summer long! Summer is winding down. The grandkids are all back in school and we are heating up the grill just for you. Come share all of your summer adventures with your friends and plan out the programs and trips that you are interested in joining this Fall. A new season means new adventures at the Alvin Senior Center so don t miss a minute of it! Get your ticket today. August 31st 11 AM FREE!!!

Special Events in July Baby Shower If you haven t already heard the good news...michelle and her husband, Mike, are expecting their first child this September and IT S A BOY!

2 Special Events in July Baby Shower If you haven t already heard the good news...michelle and her husband, Mike, are expecting their first child this September and IT S A BOY! Help us celebrate this joyous occasion with a baby shower she will not soon forget. If you know any fun baby shower games please talk to Sherry so we can be sure to include them. July 18th Coushatta Coushatta is sizzling this summer so don t miss our next trip to Kinder, LA. The weather is hot and so are the slots. Sign-up today so you don t miss any of the action. Park at Stanton s. July 27th 7 AM $5 Lunch Bunch - Star Cinema Grill This takes dinner and a movie to a whole new level. Try having your meal while you watch the movie. That is exactly what you can do at Star Cinema Grill in Webster. July 12th $2 plus ticket and lunch Sam Houston Race Park Quarter Horse racing has started for the summer. Place a bet on your favorite horse or just come and watch the fun!!! July 5th 4:30 PM $15 Veteran s Benefit Fair The Texas Veterans Land Board is putting on a very informative benefits fair in Stafford, TX for all Texas Veterans. Come learn about loans, housing, employment and more. July 7th 9 AM $3 Page 2 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. July 3rd 1 PM

This month the staff at the Clayton Library will give us a brief tour before setting us free to find our families!

3 Clayton Library More Events in July Ever wondered where you came from? This summer you can find out! We will be starting monthly research trips to the Clayton Library in Houston on the 3rd Monday of each month. This month the staff at the Clayton Library will give us a brief tour before setting us free to find our families! July 16th 9 AM $3 plus lunch Red Peppers - Cadillac Bar Spice things up this month at the Cadillac Bar in Kemah! Enjoy authentic Mexican food with a flair. A feast fit for any feisty Red Hatter. Please sign-up in advance. July 20th 11 AM $2 plus lunch Bluebell Creamery July is National Ice Cream month and it also marks Bluebell s 100th anniversary. There is no more perfect time to head to Brenham for a tour of the creamery and sample everyone s favorite ice cream. July 23rd 9 AM $12 plus lunch Diabetes Information Diabetic? Know someone who is? Then this is one program you won t want to miss. Linda from Angel s Care Home Health will be at the Senior Center discussing ways to live with diabetes including foot care. July 25th Page 3 George Bush Library See where our President calls home. The miniature White House is on display at the George Bush Library in College Station. The to scale model of the white house is definitely a sight to see. July 30th 9 AM $20 plus lunch Red Pepper BINGO The Purple Cats are sharing one of their favorite traditions with us...monthly BINGO! The first Friday of every month will be Red Hat BINGO day. Bring a wrapped $5 gift, covered dish, and a smile. July 6th 11 AM

Get healthy food hints from the a current nutrition student, Lisa Vaazel-Praat. She will have you eating right in no time. August 7 Domino Tournament Every month a new team gets the title of 42 champ.

4 Special Events in August Romeo & Juliet Houston s Miller Outdoor T h e a t r e p r e s e n t s Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Relive this tragic love story while sitting under the beautiful Texas evening sky. August 1st 7:30 PM $3 Nutrition News Interested in learning about nutrition? Get healthy food hints from the a current nutrition student, Lisa Vaazel-Praat. She will have you eating right in no time. August 7 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. August 7th 1 PM Tuna Does Vegas Everyone has enjoyed the comedy of Tuna Christmas, Red White & Tuna, and of course the original Greater Tuna. This month is the world premier of Tuna Does Texas at the Grand in Galveston! August 15th 7 PM $35 Support Your Queen - Over Night Trip Kathy Jennings, Ms. Alvin Senior 2007, is heading to Plano, TX to compete in the Ms. Texas Senior Pageant. Come cheer her on. Trip includes transportation, hotel room, dinner theatre, tickets to the pageant, and the awards breakfast. Don t miss Kathy as she heads to Plano to represent Alvin. We want to make sure she has the largest cheering section!! DEPARTS: RETURNS: August 2 at 10 am $260 + meals & day trips August 5 by 5 pm Page 4

Cyndi Seeberger from Serenity Glass Design will guide you through the art of warm glass design. Register by August 1st.

5 More Events in August Clayton Library If you missed the first month s trip don't fret we are going every month! If you have already started your research or you are just interested in genealogy then this is the trip for you. August 20th 9 AM $3 plus lunch Glass Class Create your own glass masterpiece. Cyndi Seeberger from Serenity Glass Design will guide you through the art of warm glass design. Register by August 1st. August 13th $10 per person Red Peppers BINGO Try you luck at this month s BINGO bash. Bring a $5 wrapped gift and a covered dish. BINGO will be the first Friday of every month. Be sure to reserve those dates in your schedule because you won t want to miss any of the fun! August 3rd 11 AM Lunch Bunch Puffbelly s Enjoy hand-pattied burgers or the delicious lunch special in an authentic Railroad Depot. Pack your appetite and join us as we head to Old Town Spring. August 9th $5 plus lunch Red Pepper - IMAX Mixer Mixers, Elixirs and IMAX!! Enjoy the live music of Fried Ice Cream, IMAX shows, complementary appetizers, dancing, and a cash bar. See any or all of the shows in one night! August 17th 5 PM $20 Page 5 Brazoria County Historical Museum The historic Brazoria County Courthouse is home to some local historical treasures. Discover the history of Brazoria County! August 22nd $3 plus lunch Discover where Texas began. MIXERS ELIXIRS & IMAX

Special Events in September Lunch Bunch - Tookies We have been told that some of the best burgers around are just around the corner in Seabrook. Not interested in a burger don t worry.

6 Special Events in September Lunch Bunch - Tookies We have been told that some of the best burgers around are just around the corner in Seabrook. Not interested in a burger don t worry...tookie s has much more. Sign-up today. September 5th 10:30 AM $2 plus lunch RSVP Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). There are so many wonderful volunteer opportunities for active older adults. Kathleen Holton will be at the Center to discuss this beneficial program. Come, listen, learn, and get involved! September 10th Coushatta Summer is finally drawing to an end. Celebrate the temperature dropping with a windfall of cash!!! We are heading back to Kinder, Louisiana for an exciting day of gaming. September 7th 7 AM $5 per person 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. September 4th 1 PM Dining, Dancing and a Boatload of Fun All Aboard! The Colonel Paddle boat is departing from Galveston.make sure you don t miss it. Experience the elegance of the paddle wheeler from a bygone era. Evening cruises include a dinner buffet and entertainment. This trip has a minimum of 10 people. Make your reservation today! September 15th 6:30 PM $53 per person Red Peppers - BINGO The luck may be on your side this month. Don t miss your chance to make out like a bandit! Bring a wrapped $5 gift and a covered dish to share with your friends. September 7th 11 AM Page 6

More Events in September Country Western Dance It has been a couple months so dust off your dancing shoes the monthly Country Western Dances are back.

This is your chance to show off just some of your favorite recipes. Bring a dish and some copies of the recipes for everyone to enjoy.

7 More Events in September Country Western Dance It has been a couple months so dust off your dancing shoes the monthly Country Western Dances are back. Live entertainment provided by Country Now & Then. Sept. 18th 7 PM $4 Red Peppers - Brunch Restaurants may have high priced chefs but we know that everyone has a signature dish that they love to make. This is your chance to show off just some of your favorite recipes. Bring a dish and some copies of the recipes for everyone to enjoy. September 21st Haak Terrific Tuesday Lunch Haak Winery in Santa Fe is serving a Terrific lunch special each and every Tuesday. Special of the day is $8 and the daily cocktail is $4. A tour of the winery will be available after lunch. September 18th $2 plus lunch Clayton Library If you missed the first couple month s trips don't fret we are going again! If you have already started your research or you are just interested in genealogy then this is the trip for you. September 17th 9 AM $3 plus lunch Open House Check out what is going on at the Alvin Senior Center. Representatives from the different clubs and programs that meeting at the Center will be all under one roof at the same time. Take this opportunity to talk to them and see if you would like to join them. Also check out all the exciting new trips and special events. September 22 to 12 PM Page 7

Coming Next Quarter Murder Mystery Dinner Can you figure out who done it? Ticket includes a delicious Italian meal and the mystery of a lifetime. Limited tickets available make your reservation today!

8 Coming Next Quarter Murder Mystery Dinner Can you figure out who done it? Ticket includes a delicious Italian meal and the mystery of a lifetime. Limited tickets available make your reservation today! October 26th Doors at 6 PM Show at 6:30 PM (No late seating) $30 per person Fall Craft Sale It s that time of year again...it s Craft Sale Time! Here is your opportunity to get all of your Christmas shopping done at one place. If you are interested in having a booth please talk to a staff member today. October 20 9 AM to 2 PM Kathy Mattes Roianna McCormick LaVerne Horn Ed Mott Wanda Nichols Fran Van Winkle Inez Fulgham Carmen Alvarado John Keithley Ignacia Owens Emily Levoy Ester Herndon Barbara Biggers Lita Magers Shirley Gentry Ernestine Dahlin Trudy Robertson Geri Skains Sarah Moore Mills Mabel Osburn K. Nolan Verlene Whitely Betty Womack Marlena Nelson Joanne Sante Harold Pederson Joyce Sutton Page 8 Mary Stender CareeAnn Burden Linda Howland Shirley Ellison Jim Oliver Catherine Swink Judy Roark Annie Huerta Roy Pearson Bobbie Case Mary Ann Gossett Charles Thomas Mildred Ramey Phyllis Gwinn

9 September 1-3, 2007 Picnic at National Oak Park Car show at National Oak Park BBQ Cook Off

ALVIN SENIOR CENTER 309 W. SEALY (281) 388-4298 FAX (281) 388-4367 We re on the web www.alvin.tx.citygovt.org Sherry Wolfe Senior Center Coordinator (281) 388-4365 Check us out Online!

10 ALVIN SENIOR CENTER 309 W. SEALY (281) FAX (281) We re on the web Sherry Wolfe 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!

Summer Quarterly. Wela Wela Wela!- Hot Hot Hot! Luau. July, August, September 2008

Summer Quarterly. Wela Wela Wela!- Hot Hot Hot! Luau. July, August, September 2008 Alvin Senior Center Alvin Parks and Recreation Summer Quarterly 309 W. Sealy Alvin, TX 77511 (281) 388-4298 Issue 11 - Quarterly July, August, September 2008 Wela Wela Wela!- Hot Hot Hot! Inside this issue: