Our YES (Young Energetic Seniors) Committee loves to plan trips for senior citizens, though all adults are invited to come along! We always have fun and often see some great sites and events!
For more information, contact Sue Babb: 940-767-1079 or sbabb@att.net or Ann Williams: 940-322-4368 or wrayannwf@aol.com
Below, you’ll see past trips and upcoming trips as they become available. Come back often to see the latest and greatest!
This exciting trip for up to 14 people includes a VIP guided tour of Cowboy Stadium, highlighting The Dr. Pepper Star Bar, the Main Club, post-game interview room, as well as the Cowboys’ and Cheerleaders’ locker rooms.
After lunch at a local restaurant, it’s on to Texas Motor Speedway for a green flag, high-speed visit to one of the world’s largest and most modern sports facilities. We’ll see Pit Road, Victory Lane, and (cross your fingers) a possible lap around the track (if available on the day we are there).
March 1, 2012
Depart FUMC at 7:00am
Return approx. 6:15pm
Cost of trip: $37.00 per person (Lunch will be on your own)
Full payment is due February 17th.
We only have 14 tickets so you need to commit early.
The sign-up sheet is in the church office.
When signing up please include an emergency contact phone number. This is required and necessary in case we need to contact someone while we are on the road.
If you have questions, please
contact Jeanne Rigg at 692-5130.
A spring, 2012 trip to the scenic and historic Texas Big Bend area has been planned by the FUMC YES Committee. Reservations are being taken now at the sign up sheet at the church desk.
The trip to Big Bend will leave from the church on Saturday, April 14 and return on Wednesday, April 18th. We will stay one night in Alpine with some time for exploring and shopping, two nights in Big Bend with a half day guided tour on our bus, and one night at the Indian Lodge, Fort Davis, with dinner and a star party at the observatory.
Cost of the trip:
$548.00 for one person with a single room
$328.00 per person if sharing a room
The price includes breakfast in Alpine, the guided tour in Big Bend, and the dinner in the Star Café and the Star Party.
We have a few seats left on the bus and would love to have you join us. Since Rev. Paul Goodrich said this area might equate to paradise for him, we had all better go and have a look!
A deposit of $100 is required by Jan. 29, 2012 with the balance to be paid by March 1. No refunds will be given after this date. Total cost of the trip will be announced as soon as plans are finalized. Make your deposit check out to “YES Committee, FUMC” and mail to
Jeanne Rigg
4517 Shady Lane
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
For further information, you may contact her at 692-5130.
The mystery destination for the October 19, 2011 YES Committee Trip was the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton, Oklahoma. In addition to the museum, the trip included lunch at the tea room at the museum, an art gallery, and a couple of stores. Of the event, Nan Presson said, “Good trip.”
Many thanks go to Jeanne Rigg and Sue Babb for making this successful trip happen. Also, thanks to Patty Crocker and Glenn Barham for driving as well as Ellen Jahnke for taking these pictures:
A joyous and hysterical new musical, Motherhood the Musical, to be performed at the Eisemann Center in Richardson will be the destination of YES travelers for the September 10, 2011 performance. A sign up sheet is available at the church desk. The deadline to register is August 1, 2011!
Those who attended this company’s production of Menopause about two years ago won’t forget that clever and hilarious show! Motherhood the Musical –also a four woman musical–promises the same entertainment.
Cost: $50
DEADLINE to register: August 1, 2011 Sign up in the church office!
Pack your picnic lunch and drink to eat on the bus.
We will stop on the way home for dinner on your own.
This trip will be a day trip on the church buses.
For questions and other information, call Sue Babb (940-767-1079 or sbabb@att.net).
Remember adults of all ages are invited to attend!
Travel with YES to the Granbury Opera House for this patriotic musical journey focusing on what is right with America today. You’ll be entertained with “Americana music” and fast moving dance numbers that are guaranteed to have you tapping your toes.
Cost: $37
Leave your payment at the church or mail it to:
Jeanne Rigg
4517 Shady Ln
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
DEADLINE to pay is July 11 by noon.Sign up in the church office!
Leave FUMC 9:00am.
Lunch on your own in Granbury with time for shopping.
Return to FUMC by 7:00pm.
For more information, contact
Jeanne Rigg (692-5130 or djrigg@sw.rr.com).