The Colony Seniors regularly plan fun and exciting day trips and events. Check the Calendar and Happenings links for additional information. Reservations are always required and early sign-up is important. Most trips require registration no later than one week prior to event. Check with the center for availability and sign-up as early as possible. Trips with pre-purchased tickets may sell out several weeks in advance. Please call the center if you have any questions regarding times, costs, and scheduling of day trips at 972-624-2246.
Upcoming Events and Trips
The Colony Community Center
April 12 - 16 Senior Games Blow-Out Week and Picnic
Enjoy a week of tournaments ending with a Bake-Off and Picnic on Friday, April 16 at Noon
April 15 Dallas Arboretum 10:00 – 4:00 Thursday $12
Must sign-up and pay for tickets by Monday April 5th
Lunch is on your own
April 23 Blue Bonnet Trail in Ennis, Texas 9:30 – 4:00 Friday $9 Must sign-up and pay for tickets by Friday, April 16th
Lunch is on your own
May 10 Baseball - Rough Riders vs. Midland Rockhounds 6:00pm Monday $23
Must sign-up and pay for tickets by April 12th
May 19 Theatre 3 “Title of Show” 11:45 – 5:00 Wednesday $14
Must sign-up and pay for tickets by May 4th
Lunch is on your own
May 26 AARP Driver Safety Program 12:30 – 4:30pm Wednesday
$12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members
May 27 “Wicked” the musical at Music Hall at Fair Park 12:45 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday $80 & $66
Payment deadline March 15. After March 15, tickets will be best available.
Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
June 12 Sleeping Beauty 12:45 – 6:00pm Saturday $84
This fairytale ballet is a magical production at the Winspear Opera House. Grandmothers are encouraged to invite their granddaughters to hear the music of Tchaikovsky and see the story of The Sleeping Beauty and her Prince.
July 2 Mesquite Rodeo 5:00 – 10:30pm Friday $21
Ticket includes bus, admission to Rodeo, barbeque dinner at the arena, and Pyro & Laser
July 23 Second Annual Vegas Night 6:00 – 9:00pm Friday $10
The Community Center will be transformed to make you think you’re in Vegas. Experience Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em, Black Jack, and Slots. Chips have no monetary value. At the end of the evening, trade in your chips for door prize tickets. Refreshments furnished by Autumn Leaves.
July 28 AARP Driver Safety Program 12:30 – 4:30pm Wednesday
$12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members
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***Day trips are subject to a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 28 participation requirements. Reservations are only confirmed after payment has been received. All reservations are on a first come, first served basis. If a trip does not make, you will receive a full refund. Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance are eligible for refund to account if trip does not have a pre-purchased ticket. Trips with a pre-purchased ticket, are NOT eligible for refund.
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