FOCUSFall 2015

www.lee.edu/workforce/ce 281.425.6311

with Lee College TRAVELtheWORLD

Senior Adult & Travel ProgramLynne Foley, Program Manager, lfoley@lee.edu

TRAVEL SHOWCASE OF 2016 TOURS YOU ARE INVITED to join us at 909 Decker Drive in the Phyllis Davis Room on Monday, November 2 from 5-8 pm for an in depth presentation of the exciting tours we have planned for you in 2016!

GREAT TRAINS AND GRAND CANYONFEBRUARY 21-26, 2016Highlights include two rail journeys, the Grand Canyon Railway and the Verde Canyon Railway. Five nights at one of the fabulous Sedona Resorts, Oak Creek Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Sedona Trolley tour, Chapel of the Hold Cross, Tiaquepaque & Uptown Sedona, Montezuma Castle, Jerome, Chuckwagon Supper & Musical show, Old Town Scottsdale and more.

CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAINDates to be presented at Travel Showcase Highlights include, Vancouver British Columbia, Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island, VIA Rail’s The Canadian’s Dome Car, Columbia Icefields Parkway, Jasper, Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, Chateau Lake Louise stay, Sunwapta Valley, Peyto Lake, Banff Springs Hotel 2 nights, Bow Falls & Hoodoos, Calgary city tour and stay and Kananaskis Valley.

Senior Adult & Travel Program

Bus Trips And EventsBus trips, classes and special events registration is ongoing and begins immediately upon receiving the newsletter. You may call 281-425-6311 and use a credit card or come into our offices at 909 Decker Drive and pay by cash, check or credit card. Bus trips are filled on a first come first filled basis. If filled, there will always be a waiting list and you will be called if a cancellation occurs. The buses will depart from the Center for Workforce & Community Development 909 Decker Drive parking lot for ALL bus trips.

International Quilt Festival and Downtown Houston TunnelsOctober 29

This International extravaganza of beautiful quilt creations is back in Houston for its annual showcase! Dress comfortably for the full morning of strolling through the exhibits, then we will travel over to the entrance of the Houston Tunnel system and find lunch down under the streets of Houston. The bus will depart the parking lot at 9:15 am and return mid afternoon. Trip fee is $17.

Senior Night at Lee College Volleyball October 29

You are invited at 5 pm to join us for a light dinner and then to Cheer on the Lady Rebel Volleyball team at their last home game vs Victoria Community College!! Free invite, but you must register by calling 281-425-6311 now.

REDISCOVER CUBADates to be presented at Travel Showcase Highlights include 7 nights in the cities of Havana and Cienfuegoes and soak in the island’s rich culture, history and art. Interactive lectures on instruments of Cuba, meet owners of Havana Paladors organic farms, ride a steam train through the countryside, visit the sugar mills where Fidel Castro had his Bay of Pigs headquarters, visit a cigar factory, wine tastings, salsa dancing and more.

TIMELESS FRANCE including a River CruiseDates to be presented at Travel Showcase Highlights include Strasburg & the Cathedral of Strasburg, Alsace region 5 nights on the MS Amadeus Symphony through the quaint French villages, Dijon, Macon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Beaune, Wine tastings, the Rhone Valley, Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Antibes and Aix-en-Provence.

TRAVEL SHOWCASE OF 2016 TOURS see front pageNOVEMBER 2

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSNOVEMBER 3 Back by popular demand! This class will satisfy all Texas State insurance requirements for a discount, but cannot be used for a traffic violation. Payment must be by check or money order payable to AARP. $15 AAP members. $20 for non members. Class is 8:30-12:30 pm in the LC Student Center Bayer Conference room.

Wetlands Center Class and Baytown Nature Center Tour November 4 Today we will meet at the Eddie Gray Wetlands Center at Market Street (across from Robert E. Lee High School) for a very special program and tour! View the exhibits, see the alligators, learn how both Chevron and Bayer have joined this facility in education the school youth in our district. Then it’s on to the Nature Center by carpool or caravanning and lunch in the Pavillion before a guided tour. No fee for tours, $12 for lunch.

Veteran’s Day Celebration and 4th Anniversary of Lee College Veteran’s CenterNovember 10

The public is invited to join our Lee College Veteran’s Day and 4th Anniversary of the Veteran’s Center Office Celebration from 10 am – noon in the Lee College Rundell Hall Conference Center.We will be celebrating and honoring all veterans in attendance. There will be entertainment and refreshments will be served. The event is free but reservations are appreciated and should be called to 832-556-4302.

Afternoon Tour and Tasting at Budweiser Distributing November 11

Join us at Baytown Wismer Distributing at 600 S Main St Baytown from 2-4 pm where the owners have invited us to enjoy an informational tour, then relax in their community room for complimentary beer tastings and snacks. No fee, but registration as usual at 281-425-6311. We will see you there!

Red Hat Scarlett Ya Yas Christmas High Tea and Style ShowDecember 1 This special afternoon from 2-4 pm will take place in the lovely Phyllis Davis room of the 909 Decker Drive Bdlg. Imagine being in England and served by the Queen’s staff delicious finger sandwiches, sweets and tea! Dress up attire expected! Lots of parking is available right outside the door and all around the building. No fee, this afternoon will be a Christmas gift to you!

Christmas Mystery Trip December 2

Dress comfortably, have a sweater, and we will have a fun day! Those are the only clues you get! The bus will leave the parking lot at 9:15 am and return late afternoon. The trip fee of $35 includes tour, transportation, lunch and a surprise or two.

“History in Your Own Backyard with John Britt” Destination Galveston!January 8

We will begin our island adventure by visiting the newly opened Bryan Museum, a collection of over 2,500 years of history in the Southwestern US is housed in this beautiful old building located between Broadway and the SeaWall. After lunch (dutch treat) we will have a private tour of the Rosenberg Library, the oldest public Library in Texas in continuous operation by one of its archivists. The bus will depart the parking lot at 8:30 am, returning late afternoon. Trip fee is $25.

Theatre Under the Stars “Bridges of Madison County” January 19 “The Bridges of Madison County” one of the most romantic stories ever written , first captured the nation’s attention as a best- selling novel and now a two time Tony Award winning Broadway musical! It is an unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.

The bus will leave the parking lot at 4:45 pm to travel into downtown Houston for dinner (dutch treat). Trip fee of $45 includes great show tickets and transportation.

A.D. Production of “Barefoot In The Park”January 28 This theatre company founded by Jeannette Clift George and one of Houston’s largest resident theatre companies is committed to producing only plays that uphold human value, offer creativity and promote education. Neil Simon’s most successful romantic comedy, Barefoot in the Park, introduces blissful newlyweds, Paul and Corie. With comedic insight into the ups and downs of marriage. A delightful evening guaranteed! The bus will leave the parking lot at 4:30 for dinner (dutch treat) in the Galleria area and then on to the 7:30 pm show. Trip fee for show and transportation is $36.

“Thank you” to the Waterford of Baytown who prepared over 50 personal travel bags for the Lee College Travel Program’s recent California Rail Discovery tour!

Heading out for another adventure!

Thank You!

Would you like to become a Lee College Senior Volunteer Usher and then get to see these exciting shows

for FREE?

Call Lynne Foley at 281.425.6416 to become a volunteer now.

@ Lee CollegePerforming Arts Center

ComingSoon!

OctoberArt Faculty Exhibit & ReceptionOctober 6 @ 1:00 pm

BSO Gypsies, Animals & CinemaOctober 11 @ 2:30 pm

Hillbenders Tommy/OpryOctober 16 @ 7:30 pm

Dia De Los Muertos Art Exhibit & ReceptionOctober 29 @ 1:00 pm

Treasure Island w/ LC Players October 29-30 @ 7:30 pm November 1 @ 2:30 pm

Treasure Island w/ LC Players The Unexpected Guest Steel Magnolias

NovemberJazz @ Lee CollegeNovember 7 @ 7:30 pm

The Unexpected GuestNovember 6, 7, 13, 14 @ 8:00 pmNovember 8, 15 @ 2:30 pm

Baytown Concert BandNovember 15 @ 7:30 pm

Choirs of Lee CollegeNovember 16 @ 7:30 pm

Improve @ LeeNovember 20, 21 @ 8:00 pm

DecemberArt Exhibit & ReceptionDecember 1 @ 5:30 pm

BSO Celebration of ChristmasDecember 5 @ 7:30 pm

Steel MagnoliasDecember 31 @ 8:00 pm

JanuarySteel MagnoliasJanuary 2, 8, 9 @ 8:00 pmJanuary 3, 10 @ 2:30 pm

Scarlett Ya Yas Corner

Did you know...... the Lee College Scarlett YaYas Red Hat Society is a national “charter chapter”? There are over 100 ladies in the group. An Advisory Council of women helps lead the group through planning, hosting and staging monthly luncheons at area restaurants and events on the College campus. If you would like to join (no dues) or just gather some information, please call 281-425-6311.

Senior Adult Aquatic Exercise Program at Bay Area Rehabilitation Center

Indoor, Jr Olympics sized heated pool. Wheelchair Ramp, lift chair, traditional steps and ladders. Water exercise, muscle toning and strengthening.

Come visit at 5313 Decker Drive, Baytown or call 281-838-4477 for more information.

Lee College Senior Adult & Travel Program has partnered with Sterling Municipal Library to bring you free classes this Fall. All classes are being held at Sterling Library.

Media Lab & 3D Printer OrientationMonday, October 26 @ 6-7pmMonday, November 30 @ 6-7pm

Appy HourWednesday, October 14 @ 2-3pmWednesday, November 11 @ 2-3pmWednesday December 16 @ 2-3pm

Winter Book ClubFriday, November 20 @ 10amFriday, December 18 @ 10amFriday, January 15 @ 10am

For more course information or to register call 281-425-6311 or visit www.lee.edu/workforce

For more course information or to register call 281-425-6311 or visit www.lee.edu/workforce

The Center for Workforce and Community Development also offers the following courses and areas of interest:

• Swimming• Water Aerobics• Yoga• Art Appreciation• Drawing• Painting• Computer Technology• Online Learning• Personal Enrichment• Career Training• Kids at College

Red Hat Society gives to Project LeeWay

Thank you to our dedicated Lee College Volunteers!

Fall Workshops

Join in on the fun! Gather a group of friends and join in on the fun to create a special wreath for the holidays or your next big event. Showcase your skills while adding your personal touch to an eye catching work of art. Wire wreath form provided. Materials can be found at your local craft store.

When: Thursday, October 8, 2015Time: 6-9pm Location: ATC 220

When: Thursday, October 22, 2015Time: 6-9pm Location: ATC 227

Instructor: Kristy Zamagne

If you are ready to retire or considering retirement this class is just for you! Instructor James Rodgers will help students determine how much money is needed to retire, create goals for successful retirements, learn tips to eliminate debt while reducing expenses and much more. Hurry to secure your future! Financial Workbook included in fee.

When: Thursday, October 15 session 1 Thursday, October 22 session 2Times: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Lee College Student Center, 2nd floor Bayer Conference Center

$19Pinterest 1.0

Mesh Wreath WorkshopGreet the season or your next big event with a wreath!

$29

Please bring following items:• Color pipe cleaners of your choice (optional)• 1-2 ribbons width and colors of your choice• Decorative items of your choice

$79The Complete Financial Workshop

For more course information or to register call 281-425-6311 or visit www.lee.edu/workforce

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When: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Time: 6-8pm Location: ATC 227

When: Thursday, November 5, 2015Time: 6-8pm Location: ATC 220

Instructor: Quanisha Eaglin

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