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April 1, 2010 General Meeting
Texas Parks & Wildlife
The mission of TPW is "To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations."
Learn about what we have available in Texas.
Texas Parks & Wildlife
The mission of TPW is "To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations."
Learn about what we have available in Texas.
Emelie and Dee could put a few brave souls to venture out early (8:15 - 8:30) and help get the meeting set up.
Newcomers & Friends of Georgetown
Installation Luncheon
“Hats Off To You”
Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 9:30 AM
Georgetown Country Club
Shuttle available from parking to club house
$12.00 non-refundable
(Check only, Limited to first 100)
Tickets available at monthly meetings
Wear a hat, don’t have one, create one
Prizes for: Most creative and Prettiest
Coffee and Conversation
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 9:30 AM
Hostess: Kathy Hertzog
This is a time to visit with other members. New members will find this a good opportunity to get acquainted.
Directions to Kathy's home will be available at regular meetings, or email Beryl Bogan at cc@georgetownnewcomers.org
If you hear of a member who is ill, or has a death in the family, please email Kathy Clark at cards@georgetownnewcomers.org.
McKinney Falls State Park
Newcomers Spring Trip to Austin April 16, 2010
9:00 am - Leave Wolf Ranch parking lot
9:45 am - Tour French Legation Museum
The French Legation was originally built by the French diplomat to The Republic
of Texas, Alphonse Dubois de Saligny. In 1956, the home became a museum
under the custodianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas. Today, the Museum is devoted to sharing the site’s
past and rich cultural history of Texas with the public.
11:30 am - Lunch at Moonshine Grill
1:00 pm - Visit Umlauf Sculpture Garden
The Garden & Museum is located near Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, and features sculpture by 20th
century American sculptor Charles Umlauf, former professor emeritus at the University of Texas
and other contemporary sculptors, several of whom were Umlauf students.
2:15 pm - Tour Neill Cochran House
The House was finished in 1855 by Washington L. Hill on 17.5 acres designated
in the original survey of Austin. Abner Cook, the master builder, constructed many
Greek Revival Residences in Austin, including the Governor's Mansion. The house
is currently the domicile of National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas
and contains antique furnishings and historic documents.
3:30 pm - Start Back to Georgetown
9:45 am - Tour French Legation Museum
The French Legation was originally built by the French diplomat to The Republic
of Texas, Alphonse Dubois de Saligny. In 1956, the home became a museum
under the custodianship of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas. Today, the Museum is devoted to sharing the site’s
past and rich cultural history of Texas with the public.
11:30 am - Lunch at Moonshine Grill
1:00 pm - Visit Umlauf Sculpture Garden
The Garden & Museum is located near Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, and features sculpture by 20th
century American sculptor Charles Umlauf, former professor emeritus at the University of Texas
and other contemporary sculptors, several of whom were Umlauf students.
2:15 pm - Tour Neill Cochran House
The House was finished in 1855 by Washington L. Hill on 17.5 acres designated
in the original survey of Austin. Abner Cook, the master builder, constructed many
Greek Revival Residences in Austin, including the Governor's Mansion. The house
is currently the domicile of National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas
and contains antique furnishings and historic documents.
3:30 pm - Start Back to Georgetown
Estimated cost under $30. To participate contact Doris Mierendorf at
trip@georgetownnewcomers.org
trip@georgetownnewcomers.org
