In July, the Gad Abouts toured a sculpture display in downtown Pleasanton.  Pictured L-R – Barbara, Jan, Pat, Dee, Sondra, Pam, Terry, Bernice and Marion.

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WHEN:  THURSDAY, AUGUST 26,  2010

WHERE:  THE OUTLETS IN VACAVILLE

TIME:      9:30 SYCAMORE PARK AND RIDE

PRICE:       NO COST

WE WILL MEET AT THE SYCAMORE PARK AND RIDE AND CAR POOL TO THE VACAVILLE OUTLETS FOR A DAY OF SHOPPING AND LUNCH.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL EITHER BERNICE P 365-1059, bernice.pelicas {at} comcast(.)net OR  SONDRA M 968-1201 labelssf {at} comcast(.)net

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The Gad Abouts had a tour of the Paramount Theater in Oakland followed by lunch at Pecan’s Restaurant.

Pictured are (L-R)  Marion G., Bernice P., Bobbi J., Arlene D., Susan B., Sondra M., Barbara A. and Jean S.

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WHEN: THURSDAY, JULY  22,   2010
WHERE: CULINARY INSTITUTE AT GREYSTONE
TIME: 10:00 SYCAMORE PARK AND RIDE
PRICE: $20.00

There will  be a 30 minute guided tour of the Culinary Institute followed by a 20 minute presentation in the Flavor Bar and then lunch in the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.

In the Flavor Bar, three rotating presentations use interactive tasting to focus on how flavor is perceived.  “Taste like a chef” explores the relationship between sweet, sour, bitter and salty; “Chocolate tastings” offer delectable samples to instruct how geography and percentage of cacao affect flavor; and “Olioteca” presents the best global olive oils for taste comparisons.

Located in St. Helena, the 1889 building, once home to the Christian Brothers, was acquired by the Culinary Institute in 1993.  A recent major remodel has resulted in a new glass-walled store, a climate-controlled chocolate lab and new Viking teaching kitchen and an interactive tasting Flavor Bar.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL EITHER BERNICE P. @ 365-1059 OR SANDRA M. @ 968-1201 BY JULY 15

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WHEN:  THURSDAY, JUNE 24^TH 2010

WHERE:  NAPA, NAPA RIVER CRUISE

TIME:      8:30 SYCAMORE PARK AND RIDE

PRICE:       $40:00

Capt. Kevin Trzcinski gives an incredibly in-depth, insider tour of the Napa River and everything that is connected to it.  All cruises are aboard an ElectraCraft electric boat, which comfortably seats up to 11 passengers.  Seating is limousine-style and the wrap-around windows provide panoramic views from every seat.  Guests are encouraged to bring beverages and snacks to enjoy during their cruise. ElectraCraft® electric-motor launches are both quiet and environmentally friendly. They are surrounded by 4″ high windows that open and close at the passenger’s leisure.  Guides are experienced and knowledgeable about the current issues surrounding the Napa River. Sweet Edith is a 21″ foot, 11 passenger beauty with a table in the middle for beverages. Sweet Edith is equipped with a sound system as well as a small refrigerator.

The Napa River Adventures cruise begins with a narrative of the Napa River and the impact it has had on the local community. As it heads North along the Napa River passing through the recently restored wetlands and head towards historic downtown Napa, you will be able to see remnants of our past and understand how present changes will affect the future of Napa. The many species of birds provide topics of interest and are beautiful elements in the sweeping vistas of the valley. You will note the change in the temperature, wind along our cruise – and understand the unique micro-climates that enable Napa Valley to produce exceptional wines. Tides and times permitting, we will also pass Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food and Art, and the Napa Yacht Club.

Reservations are required and gratuities are welcome.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL BERNICE  @ 365-1059 BY JUNE 12^TH.

AFTER JUNE 12^TH, PLEASE CALL SANDRA  @ 968-1201  BY JUNE  17^{TH .}

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL BERNICE  @ 365-1059 BY JUNE 12^TH.

AFTER JUNE 12^TH, PLEASE CALL SANDRA  @ 968-1201  BY JUNE  17^{TH .}

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When: Thursday, May 27th

Time:  8:30 am @ Sycamore Park & Ride, Danville.  Tour begins @ 10:00

Price:  General Admission – $30.00, Seniors – $25.00.  Tickets are available at the door

The 33^rd annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase – San Francisco’s premiere springtime design and home furnishings event – well be held at 3450 Washington Street (between Walnut and Laurel Streets) in Presidio Heights.  Prominently situated on one of the most desirable blocks in Presidio Heights, the 2010 San Francisco Decorator Showcase house was built circa 1929 and enjoys sparkling views of San Francisco Bay, the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge.  This magnificent French Normandy-style mansion features three floors of living space with an elegantly proportioned entry hall, a large-scale living room, a formal dining room, a paneled library, a large terrace with Golden Gate views, kitchen, eight  bedrooms, five full and two half baths and many other wonderful features.

The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is renowned for featuring the work of the region’s most distinctive interior and landscape designers.  This year, more than two dozen designers will participate in transforming the house for this annual walk-through tour.  Proceeds benefit the Financial Aid Program of San Francisco University High School.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL EITHER BERNICE @ 365-1059 OR PAM @ 837-0672 BY MAY 17^TH

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Where: Turf Club, Golden Gate Fields, Albany

When: Wednesday, April 18^th 11:30 am Gates Open

Price: $35.00 includes: Admission, Buffet Luncheon at the Turf Club and Preferred Parking

RSVP: By April 2^nd- Bernice 925-365-1059 or Pam 925-837-0672

We will be going to the Turf Club at Golden Gate Fields for a buffet luncheon and the horse races.  The price includes admission, buffet luncheon and preferred parking.  Spouses and significant others are welcome to join.

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WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010

WHERE:  THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS, OAKLAND

MEET:  Sycamore Park & Ride, Danville

TIME:    10:45: A.M (We will carpool to OAKLAND)

PRICE:  $10.00

Oakland’s Paramount Theatre is one of the finest remaining examples of Art Deco design in the United States. Designed by renowned San Francisco architect Timothy L. Pflueger and completed in late 1931, it was one of the first Depression-era buildings to incorporate and integrate the work of numerous creative artists into its architecture and is particularly noteworthy for its successful orchestration of the various artistic disciplines into an original and harmonious whole.

National Historic Landmark.

RSVP:  Bernice (925) 365-1059 or Pam (925)837-0672 by March 15th .  The tour will be at 1:30 so we will have lunch first.  I will make reservations for lunch at Pecan’s Restaurant in Oakland

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What a blast we had at the Gad-Abouts outing on January 28,2010.  The group went to the Walt Disney Family Museum and took a shuttle tour of the Presidio.

We started the day setting up five car pools for all 21 of us to carpool together.  While driving in caravan formation with cell phones constantly ringing between cars, we discovered there are two – 104 Montgomery St. addresses in SF (our intended destination). The maps were wrong and the GPS’s had us going all over town, which was all part of the fun, but we finally ended up at the right place.

The exhibits in the museum are arranged in chronological order, recounting the history of Walt Disney’s life and career…very interesting.  We had lunch at the Museum Café operated by Wolfgang Puck…very tasty!

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We toured the beautiful St. Peter’s Chapel, the Commander’s quarters, and the Mare Island Museum.

Following the tour, we had lunch at Bon Appetit Restaurant in Benicia.

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