Activities for TSP Ladies

We are providing non-astronomy activities for women who would like other things to do including:

• Daily get-togethers (9-11 AM and 2-4 PM), at the back of the dining hall. A great opportunity to meet others, share activities, learn a new skill!
• Activities include quilting, bridge, cards, jigsaw puzzle, read from a TSP lending-library.
• An AUTHENTIC Afternoon English Tea at the the historic Prude family home [RSVP only]
• TSP Ladies Night at the Movies - Tuesday 7 PM Meeting Hall (everyone welcome)
  "Stardust" (2007) starring Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller, Charlie Cox
• Lunch at the Reata restaurant in Alpine [RSVP only]
• Take a Birdwatching hike at the TSP

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• AUTHENTIC Afternoon English Tea at the TSP. Not only great tea but the yummy treats that go with it!
  • Simnel Cake (fruit cake, original english Mother's Day)
  • Scones with jam and cream
  • Fairy cakes (small sponge cakes)
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  • When: Thursday May 13 at 2:00 PM
  • Where: The Big House at Prude Ranch
  • Hosted by: Janet Venables from Camberley, England and Betty Prude of The Prude Ranch
  • Dress: Hostesses will wear dresses. While dresses are preferred for guests on this special occasion, it is acceptable for more casual clothing given the circumstances of desert camping.
  • RSVP is required. Signup sheet during TSP Ladies daily or email before May 5th to Valerie Kinnamon Clark (click the name to send email)
    We will send a confirmation if accepted (first 20 to apply!) TSP Ladies Only! We may be able to accommodate your astronomer partner at the last minute IF space is available.
  • Photo OP: See our TSP Ladies Tea 2009 pictures on the TSP Ladies website!

• Lunch at the Reata in Alpine.

  
  • When: Wednesday May 13 at 11:30 AM
  • Where: Reata Restaurant, Alpine
  • Dress: Wear whatever you like. But feel free to wear your favorite denim jeans, shirt or skirt; boots and something southwesterny would be right at home at the Reata.
  • RSVP is required. Signup sheet during TSP Ladies daily or email before May 5th to Valerie Kinnamon Clark
  • You will be able to choose from a variety of sandwiches, soups, and salad combinations right from the renowned menu for the appealing price of only $9.95 (beverages and dessert - if you want to try one - are extra). In addition to terrific food, we will have a chef's talk about the Restaurant's gorgeous cookbook and maybe even a demonstration of how to make one of the restaurant's delicious dishes (at no extra expense!!). Great food and wonderful company.

• Birdwatching Walk:

  Expert Darrell Lee, of Benicia CA, will conduct a 1 1/2 hour Bird Walk on the Ranch. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and find out some of the tricks and techniques to see and identify birds!
  • Meet us at the front porch of the Vendor Building (north of Upper Observing field)
  • 8 AM on Tuesday.
  • Bring water, sun protection/hat, and a notepad/pen. Binoculars and a birding book will also be useful, if you have them.

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