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Author DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2014
TIME: Fine post-Easter dining starts sometime between 12noon and 1pm (when the ham is ready), official rideout afterwards!
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
We’ll have a serving of ham and side dishes and dessert for lunch and then those who are able to can rideout afterwards. Of course if you’d like a morning ride, you’re welcome to arrive early and head out – just get back in time for lunch! During the lunch hour, we’ll hold a Member’s meeting to get current updates on activities on and off the trail. We’re also planning a GPS-training event for the ride, so bring along your favorite GPS device!
Please fill out the RSVP form for this ride so we can get a head count on food.
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse and a chair to sit on!
We’ll be gathering at the Brockdale Park Trailhead and working north on the trail as far as White Rock Creek, trimming and clearing as needed.
Where – Brockdale Park Trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday, April 12
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
It’s that time of year to wear some Green. We’ll rideout as we’re ready, and enjoy meeting friends at the Giant Sycamore tree. (Brown bag lunch optional)
DATE: Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
TIME: Rideout starting at 10am
LOCATION: Highland Park Park Trailhead
Bring a brown bag for lunch at the Sycamore (which may be starting to put on its Green).
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse!
We’ll be gathering at the East Fork Trailhead and working up the trail as far as Collin Park, trimming and clearing as needed.
Where – East Fork Trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday, Mar 8
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
TTPA January Ride – 25 Jan 2014
We’ll be having our first ride of 2014! So dust off those horses and join us! Temperature is forecast to be in the 60s.
DATE: Saturday, Jan 25, 2014
TIME: 11am rideout
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse!
Note: Some people have asked whether this is The Chili Ride. The Chili Ride was moved to Feb 15 and will now be a Chili Sweetheart Ride. The January ride will just be a trail ride and gathering. No food will be served.
Cancelled for inclement weather (i.e. too darned cold!)
We’ll be gathering at the East Fork Trailhead and working up the trail as far as Collin Park, trimming and clearing as needed.
Where – East Fork Trailhead
When – 9am, Saturday, Feb 8
What to bring – bags for trash, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves
Now it’s time for our annual Chili ride!!
(Note: Since the Berryman’s generously host the Chili Ride, we moved it to February to accommodate their schedule.)
DATE: Saturday, February 15th, 2014
TIME: Fine Chili dining starts sometime between 12noon and 1pm (when the Chili’s ready), official rideout afterwards!
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Please use this RSVP Form to let us know you plan to attend.
We’ll have a bowl or two of warm Chili and fixin’s for lunch and then those who are able to can rideout afterwards. Of course if you’d like a morning ride, you’re welcome to arrive early and head out – just get back in time for lunch!
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse and a chair to sit on!
We’ll be gathering at the Collin Park picnic table to clear the trail through the Collin Park grounds.
Where – Collin Park picnic table
When – 9am, Saturday, Jan 11
What to bring – lawn mowers, loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves.
TTPA Annual Holiday Dinner – December 13, 2013
UPDATE: Due to the winter storm, we moved the party to Dec 13. Please resubmit the RSVP form so we have an updated headcount for 13 December.
TTPA will be hosting our annual dinner and Christmas party on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 7pm. The party this year will be a catered buffet dinner at the Collin College Spring Creek Campus Conference Hall (2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway).
Please visit the RSVP page (2013 Annual Party RSVP) to let us know you are coming.
We’ll be recognizing volunteer contributions, Volunteer of the Year, and some other new Awards. We’ll also be auctioning off two of the legacy Trinity Trail hat pins, followed by our popular Gift Exchange.
We’ve decided on a catered dinner this year after last year’s disappointing service in a restaurant environment for our number of attendees. This year, we’ll have plenty of room in the Conference Hall and, with a buffet service, we won’t be relying on an overworked wait staff.
When – Friday, Dec 13, doors open at 630pm, buffet opens sometime after 7pm.
Where – Collin College Spring Creek Campus Conference Hall (2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway east of US 75 in Plano, TX)
Cost – $15/person, please expect to pay with cash or check at the door
Menu (served buffet style):
- Prime rib
- sliced turkey
- mashed potatoes
- green beans almondine
- grilled veggie salad
- garden salad
- chocolate layer cake
- coffee, tea, or water
Gift Exchange – Bring a gift if you wish to participate ($15-$20 price range), or sit back and enjoy the festivities
Please visit the RSVP page (2013 Annual Party RSVP) to let us know you are coming.
The “B” in the below map marks the specific location of the Conference Hall.
Conference Center Entrance (click for larger view)
We’ll be heading north from Highland Park to trim back the cedar branches where they have overgrown the trail.
Where – Highland Park
When – 9am, Saturday, Nov 9
What to bring – loppers, chainsaw, long sleeves, and gloves.
