I’m new to the Dallas area so I joined E&A to get to know the city and meet people. I’ve never heard of The Pocket Sandwich Theater and it’s is unlike any other theater experience! It's a unique theater where being a loud and raucous audience is desired. Who knew audience participation could be so much fun? We booed the villain, the Ghost of the Opera, every chance we got. Popcorn throwing at the actors and at other theater-goers is encouraged, nearly required. I never would have guessed throwing popcorn could bring out a person's competitiveedge. We had a great time! Events and Adventures Dallas
Definitely a bucket list item for most of us. And Sydney does not disappoint. Directly after our early morning arrival we were whisked away to drop our bags at our hotel (THANK YOU early check in!) changed our clothes and headed out for a great, enlightening tour of ‘The Rocks’ the original area of town built by English criminal that had be sentenced to their new penal colony. It was so interesting! You can still see chisel marks, foundations and even a few original buildings. Since they are sandstone and not wood they are still in use!
After that we jumped on a lunch cruise around Sydney Harbor. It seemed odd to have the day we arrived jam packed but by 7pm I totally understood. Stop moving and you crash from the overnight flight and time change. We were gifted with a lovely spring day where the outside deck was warmish. Dinner on the harbor was a perfect end to our very long day. Day 2 started with early morning breakfast and the group scattering a bit to different adventures. Eastern Seaside Walk and Blue Mountains tour were the top choices. The coast is spectacular. The ocean breathtaking around each point. I’ve walked how far? No wonder my legs a sore! Day 3 coming up! Events and Adventures Dallas
Labor Day Weekend was so much fun! We had a smaller group this time, only about 40, but that worked great because I got an opportunity to actually talk to and get to know a lot of people. When there are 80 or 100 it’s hard to talk with everyone. Friday night we hung out in the dining hall while we waited for everyone to arrive before we headed out to the fire pit for smores. Saturday morning breakfast came bright and HOT. Some hiked, some golfed some of us napped then headed to the Colorado River for some tubing. There was plenty of water so we didn’t have to lug our tubes over the shallow parts! Dinner was almost elegant, except for the flip flops and swim trunks. J Sunday was a repeat of Saturday with an added park ranger led hike that taught us about the Lost Pines and devastating fire of 2011 and kayaking or canoeing for some that tubed Saturday. The evening cooled down enough that most everyone headed out back to the campfire to toast marshmallows. Monday morning’s breakfast was definitely quieter and more leisurely before everyone headed home. I have to give huge kudos to those athletic souls who ran or bike the hills in the mornings. Events and Adventures Dallas
One of our members is a great nephew of Lou Gehrig, the famous baseball player that ALS was nick named after. We had about 20 people participate in an ice water waterfall. It was encouraging to see so many members involved. We had many people that were not interested in an ice bath, but most donated. And all our dunkees donated at least a couple bucks. We had a great cheering section. We also raised over $500! It feels really good to be involved with a group of people that rally around a cause. We donate our time volunteering on a normal basis, but this was an added level of fun and challenge. There were plenty of laughs and high fives. Then we went and played snd volleyball. I’d say we dried off playing but it was 95 and humid. At least no one got cold! Thank you for being such an inspiring group! Events and Adventures Dallas
Games nights are a club favorite. And since we have the exclusive use of a local fitness center (it closes at 6) we get to do it all! Many of us start with wallyball in the racquetball courts. It’s like volleyball but you play off the walls. Some like regular volleyball or badminton, or even racquetball. There’s always a bunch of board and card games and don’t forget the food. We always have tons of great food that everyone brings.
I appreciate how easy it is to meet and get to know people without the strain of getting to know people. We had time to chat with a group before the game ended then we could pick another game to get to know even more people, or talk further with a new friend. Can you say new carpool buddy? There was always something going on so we never got caught in that ‘what do we talk about now’ situation there is usually when you go to a party where you don’t know anyone. Even sitting and watching the giant Jenga was fun since everyone ooo’d and aah’d as the tower grew, swayed and finally fell. Next month I intend on winning that one! Events and Adventures Dallas
The Dallas Aquarium is a great way to spend a really muggy summer day. We had a great time. The Aquarium here has lots of animals, no whales, seals or dolphins but they make up for it by having quite a few different types of animals. We all talked about if you could have any pet what it would be. Who wants big scary pets and who wants amphibians. You would never guess what some of our members interest are. It’s interesting to learn more about my new friends. We had a great day. Next month we are going to the Zoo to check out their animals and feed some too! Events and Adventures Dallas
I’m a big soccer fan. I watch, I play, all of it. So when I heard there is a new sport that is soccer based I was in! We played Foot Golf for the first time. I’d never even heard of it. It’s like golf but with soccer balls. We arrived at the golf course and everyone paid a nominal fee to get on the course. We had our own soccer balls (or you could rent them) got out our score cards and headed out to the T’s. We had 3 groups of 6. We teed off from the ladies line and aimed for the green. This a LOT harder than I thought it would be. In soccer we have to get it to another person or in the general direction of the goal. On the golf course it was way easier to aim way off from our target. Getting it into the 3 foot diameter hole was hard! We laughed and talked a little trash as to how everyone’s aim was at the beginning. Towards the end we were all aiming better (some better than others!) When all the groups gathered after our game we went out to recharge and decided we really like this new sport.
I’m new to the Dallas area so I joined E&A to get to know the city and meet people. I’ve never heard of The Pocket Sandwich Theater and it’s is unlike any other theater experience! It's a unique theater where being a loud and raucous audience is desired. Who knew audience participation could be so much fun? We booed the villain, the Ghost of the Opera, every chance we got. Popcorn throwing at the actors and at other theater-goers is encouraged, nearly required. I never would have guessed throwing popcorn could bring out a person's competitiveedge. We had a great time!
