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Senior University Travels
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Arrive BY 4:15 p.m. Return about 11:00 p.m.
Dinner
Cajun Food with an Attitude
“We are Louisiana natives and wanted to bring some
authentic Cajun food to Central Texas. All of our
recipes were stolen from family members and friends.”
Theater
She Stoops to Conquer: Or, The Mistakes of a Night was an
immediate success for Goldsmith, his last literary triumph.
The opening night audience at Covent Garden on March 15,
1773, roared its continued approval. Five days following the
premiere, every copy of the published version of the play
was sold. Yet the circumstances surrounding the production
of the play were marked by enormous difficulty for
Goldsmith because the theater manager anticipated certain failure.
Goldsmith finished writing the comedy in September, 1771. He took it to George Colman,
manager of the Covent Garden, who repeatedly postponed producing it. It was only through
the firm intervention of Samuel Johnson that Colman reluctantly agreed to stage it. (Goldsmith
inscribed the published work to Johnson.) The script was much revised and altered during the
weeks of rehearsal. Several of the leading actors refused to appear in it and were replaced. The
play’s approval was such a complete success that Colman was severely criticized for his delay.
Looking back, it is difficult to comprehend Colman’s reluctance to stage the comedy. She
Stoops to Conquer was Goldsmith’s second play. – from enotes.com
$74 Playhouse Subscribers
$100 including ticket
Includes motor coach, dinner, taxes and gratuities; and tickets for non-season ticket holders.
Host: Babs Cape cell: 512-635-5431
Submit reservations with form from website and your check. Mail to P.O. Box 488, 78627
www.senioruniv.org
email: admin@senior-u.org Sr. U. phone: 512-819-7680
Watch for a reminder prior to the trip for confirmation of time and any notice of change.
Georgetown, Florence, Walburg and Round Rock
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Arrive BY 8:30 a.m.
Return 4:30 p.m.
Tour the NEW Georgetown Police Station-with Chief Nero
New Public Safety Operations & Training Facility
After decades crammed into a building that is more than 100-years-old, the $26 million 75,000 square foot centralized headquarters will provide classroom
space for training, and a tactical building for reality-based training
exercises that replicate real world scenarios officers are likely to face in
the field. See first-hand the new safety measures for Georgetown!
Tasting at the Vineyard in Florence
a bit of Italy
Lunch at the Walburg German Restaurant
And a big taste of Germany!
Visit ROCK – Ride On Center for Kids & Horses for Heroes
How do they do it?
Learn how the program provides equine-assisted therapies and
activities for children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and
emotional disabilities. R.O.C.K. clients range from 2 – 88 years old and
see improvement in most aspects of their life; from muscle tone,
strength, flexibility, and balance to cognitive, behavioral and emotional
improvements.
Healing through horses!
$73
Includes motor coach, wine tasting, lunch, a donation to ROCK, all taxes
and gratuities; water and sodas on board. Itinerary subject to change.
Host: Babs Cape
cell: 512-635-5431
Submit reservations with form from website and your check. Mail to P.O. Box 488,
78627www.senioruniv.org
email: admin@senior-u.org Sr. U. phone: 512-819-7680
Itinerary and times are subject to change -watch for a reminder prior to the trip for any
changes.
Senior University Travels
Friday, April 10, 2015
Arrive BY 8:45 a.m./return 5:00 p.m.
Umlauf Gardens
Bremond Block
Lunch at the County Line on the
Lake
Texas State
Cemetery
Barton Springs
Pool
Places!
Austin’s Special
Our Tour of Austin Behind-the-Scenes takes
us to the “hidden” garden of CharlesUmlauf,
the historic Bremond Family’s legacy in
downtown Austin, Lunch at County Line on
the Lake, iconic Barton Springs Pool – up close and real! – and the amazing
monuments and memories- and beauty-of the State Cemetery.
$81
Includes motor coach, entry fees, tour guide, lunch and all taxes and gratuities.
Host: Babs Cape– 512-635-5431
Submit reservations with form from website and your check. Mail to P.O. Box 488, 78627
Sr. U. 512-819-7680 email: admin@senior-u.org www.senioruniv.org
Note: Itinerary and times are subject to change.
Senior University Travels
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
A conservation and learning center near Glen Rose where hundreds of rare and endangered animals
roam free on the preserves 1500 acres. View and feed the animals while on safari in open aired vehicles.
U.S. Printing and Engraving
See billions of dollars printed from an enclosed walkway, which is suspended above the production floor!
Two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcasing currency history and the intricate art of
currency manufacturing are available before or after the free self-guided tour.
Mystery Dinner Theater
Take a lighthearted trip back to the Wild West and experience a comedy, western murder mystery at the
Texas Star Dinner Theater in historic downtown Grapevine. The evening includes a three course dinner
with a choice of entree and dessert as well as an award winning comedy murder mystery.
Madi Museum and Gallery
Featuring displays of art form of whimsy and joie de vivre combined with complexity and geometrics.
Springtime at the Dallas Arboretum
For 30 years, the Dallas Blooms festival has offered one of the most spectacular floral displays in the world
featuring over 500,000 blooming spring bulbs. Each spring visitors are invited to view our outstanding collection of
tulips, daffodils, pansies, violas, poppies and thousands of other annuals and perennials. Highlights of the festival
include the blooming of over 100 Cherry Blossom trees and the mass flowering of 6,000 azaleas that bloom into
April.
Friday and
Saturday, March 27 and 28, 2015
Arrive by 7:15 a.m.
$389 double
Return 6:00 p.m.
$445 single
Includes: motor coach, private tour of wildlife park, lunch at Grumps in Granbury, dinner and
theater, museum and arboretum entry; one night accommodations at SpringHill Suites in
Grapevine with breakfast, box lunch at the Arboretum, all gratuities and taxes.
Host: Babs Cape– 512-635-5431
NoSubmit reservations with form from website and your check. Mail to P.O. Box 488, 78627
Sr. U. 512-819-7680 email: admin@senior-u.org www.senioruniv.org
Senior University Travels
In the Beginning – There Was Virginia –
Called the Mother of Presidents, the Mother of Statesmen
And the Mother of States
Follow our American History with Dr. Kenneth Peters
VIRGINIA
Thursday-Tuesday, April 30 – May 5, 2015
Colonial Williamsburg, Plantations, Jamestown,
Richmond and Charlottesville
Homes of the Presidents
Senior University Travels with Dr. Kenneth Peters
Itinerary Overview:
Day One:
Fly Austin 6:30 am to Richmond on Southwest Airlines
Lunch at the Charles City Tavern
Tour the Shirley Plantation
Check in at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites; dinner on your own
Woodlands
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Day Two:
Continental Breakfast at the Woodlands
Walking Tour of Colonial Williamsburg
Lunch at Shields Tavern; Free Time
Dinner at the Blue Talon Bistro
Woodlands
BLD
Day Three:
Continental Breakfast at the Woodlands
Walking Tour of Jamestown Island and Jamestown Settlement
Lunch at the Jamestown Settlement Café
Dinner at Kings Arms Tavern
Woodlands
BLD
Day Four:
Continental Breakfast at the Woodlands
Tour the Virginia Capitol in Richmond
Lunch at the Tobacco Company
Behind-the-Scenes tour of Agecroft Hall, Richmond
Check in at the Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville
Dinner at the Boars Head Old Mill Room
Boars Head
BLD
Day Five:
Breakfast on your own (coffee makers and small
refrigerators in rooms)
Tour of Jefferson’s Monticello
Lunch at Michie Tavern
Tour of Madison’s Montpelier
Dinner at C&O Restaurant
Boars Head
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Day Six:
Breakfast on your own
Early Start to drive to Washington’s Mount Vernon
Lunch on your own at Mount Vernon
Fly Washington Reagan to Austin on Southwest Airlines non-stop, arrive 8:30 pm
$ 2169 per person double
$2579 single
Trip includes: 3 nights at the Woodlands, 2 nights at the Boars Head; meals as indicated
in itinerary, all tour guides and entry fees, transportation, taxes and gratuities. Air is
additional at $375 pp (holding 28 seats). Optional transfer at $80 r/t. To reserve: Send
reservation form (on website) with your non-refundable $500 deposit (check) to Sr. U:
Box 488, 78627. Final due by February 15. For insurance, call Babs: 512-864-3650.
Host: Babs Cape.
Guest Tour Leader, Dr. Kenneth Peters.
Note: Full itinerary with considerable walking.
AmaWaterways
AmaLegro
7 night Seine Cruise and 2 nights in Paris
Paris – Monet’s Giverney – Honfleur – The Beaches – Rouen – Conflans
– Paris
YOU ARE INVITED:
PARTY TO HEAR ABOUT THE CRUISE:
Tuesday, 4/29 4 p.m.
512-864-3650
Babs Cape: 104 Chickadee Cove
Starting at $5266 for cruise, Paris and taxes
Additional air and insurance
See itinerary, features and details below:
Host: Babs Cape
PARIS TO NORMANDY, ROUND TRIP
AmaWaterway Ama Legro
Day 1
DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.
Day 2
ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE - EMBARKATION
Arrive in Paris and embark to your luxurious ship. Meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 3
VERNON
Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. Upon arrival,
you will have free time to explore the town at your leisure. Later, you will visit Giverny and the home and gardens of
Impressionist master Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more than four decades and immortalized his ponds and
flower gardens in some of his most iconic paintings. The ship moors overnight in Vernon. (B,L,D)
Day 4
VERNON - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX
After a scenic morning cruise on the Seine, arrive in the old fishing village of Caudebec. You will have a choice of two
different tours. The first option is to visit Honfleur, a historic and picturesque port with pastel-colored houses that was
a favorite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. The town’s medieval Sainte-Catherine church, with
its separate bell tower, is the largest wooden church in France. As an alternative, choose the "Routes des Abbayes"
excursion spotlighting Normandy's famous abbeys, more than 100 of which once covered this region. You will visit
the ruined abbey in Jumièges as well as St. Wandrille, still a working monastery. (B,L,D)
Day 5
CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX – NORMANDY BEACHES
Today, you have the choice of three different excursions. “D-Day Remembered” is a full day excursion to the US
sector. Your first stop will be the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the
WWII landings can be seen. You will have free time to see the museums and have lunch on your own before visiting
the US Cemetery and Omaha Beach at St. Laurent-sur-Mer. Your last stop is the Ranger Monument at Pointe du
Hoc before returning to the ship in Rouen. As an alternative, you can tour the British and Canadian sectors. Your first
stop will be the Pegasus Monument in Ranville, followed by the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer. You will also
have the chance to visit the Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s WWII museum, with a final stop at Arromanches. A third
option is an excursion to rural Normandy, which includes a visit to the Pays d’Auge and “Routes du Cidre” (the Cider
Road). You will visit beautiful Norman towns and villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and
Cambremer, and tour a Calvados distillery where you may sample apple cider and apple brandy. (B,L,D)
Day 6
ROUEN – LES ANDELYS
Enjoy a morning walk through this medieval city and see the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous
times by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was martyred. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore
Rouen on your own, perhaps stopping to sample some of Normandy’s famous and delicious cheeses. (B,L,D)
Day 7
LES ANDELYS – CONFLANS
Depart Rouen early this morning and enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine to Les Andelys. An mid-day stroll along the
river offers beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, centuries-old half-timbered houses, and the
hilltop ruins of Château Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart changed hands a number of times
during the Hundred Years’ War. Athletically-inclined guests may enjoy hiking up to visit the ruins of this historic castle
before we continue our cruise along the Seine. The ship arrives tonight in Conflans. (B,L,D)
Day 8
CONFLANS -- PARIS
Today, you have a choice of two excursions. The first option is to visit Château Malmaison, former home of Emperor
Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Your tour includes the Château’s interior, gardens and museum.
Alternatively, travel to Auvers-sur-Oise, a town famous for the Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th
century, such as Paul Cézanne and Camille Pissarro. Your “Artists’ Walk” tour will include many sites associated with
their work, including the Auberge Ravoux, former home of Vincent van Gogh. The upstairs room where Van Gogh
died has been meticulously preserved. He and his brother Theo are both buried in the nearby town cemetery. The
ship departs this afternoon for Paris, arriving in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 9
PARIS - DISEMBARKATION
After disembarking the ship this morning, guests participating in the post cruise extension in Paris will enjoy a
panoramic tour of Paris plus a visit to one of the city’s most renowned museums, the Musée d’Orsay, built in a former
railway station on the Left Bank. Its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces is the largest in
the world and includes well-known works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin and
Van Gogh. After touring the museum, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)
Day 10
PARIS
Today is yours to enjoy however you wish. Explore Paris’ multitude of landmarks, museums, cafes and shops, or
choose one of several optional tours. (B)
Day 11
DEPART PARIS
Your river cruise vacation comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
INCLUDED FEATURES on the AmaLegro
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7 nights deluxe cruise accommodations in an outside stateroom - most staterooms offer French balconies.
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"Limited Edition Tours"
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Life-enriching tours with personal headset included
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State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies,
extensive music library & English language TV stations
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Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
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Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms
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Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise
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Multiple dining venues
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Unlimited red & white wines from France's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
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Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
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Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
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Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Paris
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2 nights hotel accommodation in Paris at the Pullman Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
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Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and
afternoon/evening piano music
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Services of professional Cruise Manager
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All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
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All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package
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All local taxes
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY COMPLETING THE FORM FROM THE
WEBSITE
Deposit: $400 (refundable until June 1) by check: P.O. Box 488, 78627
For information about cabins and rates, air, pre and post arrangements:
call: Babs Cape at Precision Travel 512-864-3650
babs@precisiontravel.com
www.senioruniv.org
www.amawaterways.com
AND BE SURE TO COME HEAR ABOUT THE CRUISE. SHEILA BIELICH FROM
AmaWaterways will be here to discuss it all!