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Greetings, Wilco Seniors!
If your week needs a little extra fun, you picked a great time to read through the lineup. From a full-blown Texas luau with fire dancers over in Round Rock to classic Broadway theater on the Georgetown Square, there is no shortage of local flavor on tap.
Add in some delicious Southern comfort food and a few low-key community gatherings, and you have all the ingredients for a great week ahead. Dive in below and see what catches your eye.
💃 National Gorgeous Grandma Day | Leander Senior Activity Center | Leander | 07/23 | More
A free runway-style celebration for Leander grandmas with style, confidence, and plenty of personality.
🤝 Senior Social | Taylor Public Library | Taylor | 07/24 | More
A free afternoon for seniors to gather, talk, play games, and meet a few new people.
🌺 Texas Luau | Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park | Round Rock | 07/24 | More
Hula dancers, a fire show, music, games, and free drinks make this a lively summer evening.
🎄 Christmas in July | St. Richard's Episcopal Church | Round Rock | 07/24–07/25 | More
Shop handmade gifts while supporting the local food pantry.
🎭 42nd Street | Georgetown Palace Theatre | Georgetown | 07/24 to 07/26 | More
A big Broadway classic with tap, backstage drama, and plenty of old-school show-business charm.
🛍️ Trailside Market | Memorial Park | Round Rock | 07/25 | More
A Saturday morning open-air market with local makers, crafts, and a walkable park setting.
🌸 Hanging Basket Workshop | Barryhill Garden Center | Leander | 07/25 | More
Create a colorful custom planter with expert guidance.
⛳ Bucket Heads Scramble | Crystal Falls Golf Club | Leander | 07/25 | More
Hit the links with friends for a fun-filled scramble.
🧘 Chair Yoga | Taylor Public Library | Taylor | 07/27 | More
Gentle movement, breathing, and a slower pace make this a simple Monday reset.
🎨 Mosaic Art Class: Turkish Lamp Workshop | Homewood Suites Austin/Round Rock | Round Rock | 07/25 | More
Create your own colorful Turkish mosaic lamp with step-by-step guidance.
🍻 Rotary Happy Hour | Los Reyes Restaurant | Cedar Park | 07/29 | More
Connect with neighbors while supporting local and global community service.
🚌 Round Rock Rides | Round Rock | Ongoing | More
Seniors 65 and older can use reduced-fare rides for errands, appointments, and daily trips.
🤝 Come for the activities, stay for the community
A good senior center offers something a schedule alone cannot: a familiar place to walk into and know you’ll be welcomed, included, and missed when you’re not there. The Leander Senior Activity Center is becoming that place for the city’s 55+ community.
Located at 709 Municipal Drive, the center gives older adults a dedicated place to connect, stay active, and enjoy social, recreational, and wellness programs. The building includes a fitness room, game room, covered patio, courtyard, game tables, internet access, and plenty of space to gather.
This week’s National Gorgeous Grandma Day event is a great example of what brings the center to life. It’s playful, local, and centered on celebrating the people who use the space.
If you live in Leander or nearby and have been meaning to check it out, this is a great time to stop by and see what’s happening.
📞 512-528-2755
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🍗 Southern favorites on the Square
119 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX
Goodfolks is an easy pick when you want Southern comfort food right on the Georgetown Square. The menu mixes familiar favorites with a little Cajun influence, including fried chicken, chicken and waffles, shrimp and sausage étouffée, homemade biscuits, hearty sandwiches and scratch-made desserts.
It works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for dinner and cocktails, especially when you are already downtown for shopping, a show or a walk around the Square. The food is generous, the setting feels lively and there are enough options to keep everyone at the table happy.
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🎉 RE|CREATE opens in Cedar Park
Cedar Park’s old library has a whole new life. RE|CREATE is now open as a community center for every age, with indoor play space, classrooms, a theater area and programs for kids, teens, adults and seniors.
It’s a fresh place to try something new, meet up with neighbors or keep the kids busy, all inside a building many Cedar Park families already know well.
⏰ Leander Senior Center adds hours
Beginning August 7, the Leander Senior Activity Center will extend its weekday hours until 8 p.m. and open on weekends for the first time. The new schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The city will celebrate with an open house on Friday, August 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., giving neighbors a chance to tour the center and learn about its programs.
🥬 Watch produce safety updates
Williamson County and Cities Health District recently shared a reminder about Cyclospora and fresh produce. It’s a good reason to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, stay aware of local health updates and take extra care with produce served raw during the summer.
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