HuguleyPlus Upcoming Events
Reservations for bus trips can be made beginning November 21 at 7:00 am. Any phone messages received before that time will not be accepted. Our bus trips normally fill quickly, so please call on that day to reserve your space. All trips depart from the Huguley Fitness Center Parking Lot. Call 817-551-2652 or 1-800-351-2652.
December
Bus Trip to Fredericksburg
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4 & 5
Time: 9:00 am on Tuesday -- 6:30 pm on Wednesday
Cost: $153 for HuguleyPlus members; $163 for non-members
A perfect way to start off the holiday season -- beautiful Christmas lights, plenty of shopping opportunities and a little history thrown in, too. Our first stop will be lunch at the famous Stagecoach Inn in Salado. After our check-in at the Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, there will be time for browsing at some of the unique shops downtown or for a tour of the newly remodeled National Museum of the Pacific War, formerly the Admiral Nimitz Museum. After an authentic German dinner at Friedhelm's Bavarian Inn, we'll follow the Christmas Trail of Lights through Fredericksburg, Johnson City and Marble Falls. The Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls will provide a little exercise for those interested.
After breakfast the next morning, we'll go to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park for a tour of the LBJ Ranch. On the return trip to Fort Worth, we'll have time for lunch and shopping at the Premium Outlet Center in Round Rock. Cost includes transportation, hotel, lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2, Trail of Lights and LBJ Ranch tour. Payment is due by November 26.
Holiday Bingo Party
Date: Thursday, December 6
Time: 2:30 -- 3:30 pm
Location: Huguley Hospital Cafeteria
Cost: Free (optional canned food or cash donation)
Get into the holiday spirit with festive cookies, punch and good old-fashioned Bingo fun. Canned food and cash donations will be accepted for Heart for the Kids Ministry serving children of families in need in Burleson and surrounding areas. Please RSVP by November 30.
January
Bus Trip to Clifton, the Norwegian Capital of Texas
Date: Tuesday, January 8
Time: 8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: $44 for HuguleyPlus members;
$49 for non-members
Officially designated as the Norwegian Capital of Texas by the state legislature, the Clifton area was settled by Norwegian and German immigrants in the mid-1800s. Our first stop will be Bosque Museum that is full of history and has the largest collection of Norwegian artifacts in the South and Southwest. After a Norwegian lunch at Timeless Treasures and Tea Room, we'll visit the Bosque Conservatory of Fine Arts for a tour of their Art Gallery and Tin Building Theatre. Then we'll drive through the Norse Historic district and stop by Rock Church and Our Savior's Lutheran Church and Cemetery which were established in 1869. Before departing for home, we'll stop in downtown Clifton for a little browsing in some of the shops. Cost includes transportation, all tours and lunch. Payment is due by December 27.
Slide Presentation on Scandinavian Countries
Date: Wednesday, January 16
Time: 2:00 -- 3:00 pm
Location: Ground Floor Conference Room
Cost: Free
HuguleyPlus members Elvis (Rusty) and Mary Culton lived in Frankfurt, Germany, from 1981 to 1984 while working for the Corps of Engineers. During that time, they traveled extensively throughout Europe. Their favorites were the Scandinavian countries including Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Mary and Rusty would like to share with other HuguleyPlus members and their friends some of the beautiful slides and a few interesting stories of their travels. Find out why Denmark is also known as Legoland and see why the Fiords in Norway are among their most favorite places in the world. RSVP is requested but not required. Refreshments will be served.
Showing of the Coronation Pageant -- 2007 Texas Rose Festival
Date: Thursday, January 31
Time: 1:30 -- 3:30 pm
Location: Amphitheater at Huguley Fitness Center
Cost: Free (optional canned food or cash donation for Heart for the Kids Ministry)
Fifty-eight HuguleyPlus members were fortunate to see this magnificent pageant live last October. This is an opportunity to relive the experience or to see what you missed as we watch a video of the beautifully choreographed production with dozens of gorgeous and uniquely designed gowns. RSVP is requested but not required.
February
Presentation by Dr. Angelo Vu, "Senior Skin Care: It's Never Too Late"
Date: Tuesday, February 12
Time: 2:00 -- 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Ground Floor Conference Room
Research shows that there are two major factors that impact aging: those caused by the genes we inherit and those changes caused by environmental factors such as exposure to the sun's rays, illness or lack of personal hygiene. While little can be done to "fight" the natural aging process, there are numerous measures that can be taken to limit external factors that lead to the most prevalent skin conditions among the elderly.
The American Geriatrics Society advises older persons about ways to limit external factors that can lead to skin cancer, infection or debilitating skin irritation. It might be surprising but just minutes of sun exposure each day over the years can cause noticeable changes to the skin. But although skin cancer is fairly common, it isn't the only skin condition that seriously impacts seniors. Dr. Vu will also discuss other common skin conditions including shingles, eczema and skin ulcers.
What is shingles and what can be done to help with the pain? Is there anything one can do to prevent eczema? What does skin cancer look like? These are a few of the questions Dr. Angelo Vu will attempt to answer. RSVP is requested but not required.
Dr. Vu is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician new to the Huguley campus. He specializes in adult medicine, including diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and arthritis. In addition, his practice is open for same-day sick visits and general healthcare check-ups. Dr. Vu is located in the Doctor's Surgery Center at Huguley. He is now accepting new patients and most insurance plans, including Medicare.
Bus Trip to Beaumont -- One Boomin' Place
Date: Wednesday & Thursday, February 20 & 21
Time: 8:30 am on Wednesday -- 8:00 pm on Thursday
Cost: $155 for HuguleyPlus members; $165 for non-members
This two-day trip will be fun, interesting and educational. Beaumont is dubbed "The Museum Capital of Texas," and we'll find out why. Included in our stops will be the McFaddin-Ward House & Museum, a gorgeous home that still has all its original furnishings and was built for the McFaddin family in an era of prosperity and unlimited fortune. The Texas Fire Museum displays historic famous trucks, firefighter memorabilia and a 24-foot tall hydrant that was donated by Disney after it was used to promote its movie 101 Dalmations.
Beaumont got its start with the discovery of oil at the famous Spindletop Hill. Refineries remain a tremendous part of the region's economy. The fabulous exhibits at the Texas Energy Museum share the story of energy beginning with the dinosaurs and ending with the refining process. The Spindletop -- Gladys City Boomtown Museum will be a special stop with a reenactment of the blowing of the Lucas Gusher in 1901 when the boomtown sprang up overnight. Replicas of the general store, salon, soda shop, barbershop and more will take us back in time. And the Spindletop staff will prepare and serve us a delicious dinner.
Among other stops will be the Jefferson Theatre, built in 1927 for vaudeville shows and motion picture presentations. The theatre is one of the few remaining art deco movie houses in the country. Our overnight accommodations will be at the Fairfield Inn. Cost includes transportation, overnight stay at Fairfield Inn, dinner on day 1, breakfast and lunch on day 2, and all tours.