Roadrunners travel to Branson

Club news



Members of the Roadrunner Club, a travel group, gather after a theatre showing in Branson, Mo. during their recent trip.
courtesy photo


Roadrunners travel across South



Under the experienced direction of Ruth and James Duncan, 50 Granger Roadrunners began their fall journey bright and early Oct. 25. Twenty newcomers were acquainted with the rules and, after a brief Sunday morning service, were off in a modern climate controlled bus with driver Alfonzo. The group had breakfast in Waco and continued to Fort Smith, Ark. and through the Ozarks.



The Roadrunners arrived in Branson Mo. in time for their first show, “Twelve Irish Tenors.” After a delicious dinner and an entertaining cook/owner, the group attended the show “Six.”



On Oct. 28 the group toured the Mt. Nut Man and Fruit Company. Afterward the Roadrunners went to the “Dalena Ditto” show. Patty Davidson and friends, who appeared with Dalena, was a very comical ventriloquist. The group traveled to Eureka Springs, where it toured the new Holy Land.



On Oct. 29, the travelers took a trip to Stone Hill Winery for a brief history followed by sampling and shopping opportunities.



The Hughes Brothers show was very entertaining. It was great to see this very family show where even the smallest offspring were featured musical artists. After lunch, the group took some free time to shop at Branson Landing and at an outlet mall.



Clay Cooper, a native Texan, performed that night. During the show, Ed and Julia Schmidt were recognized as the couple longest married.



After an event-filled three days and delicious meals, the group headed back to Taylor with an overnight stay in Bossier City, La. and a trip to the Casino. On Oct. 31, the bus atmosphere was filled with laughter, low chatter and evidence of new and renewed friendships. After a tour of the American Rose center, Libby Glass Outlet and Russell Stover’s Chocolate factory, the Roadrunners arrived home.



Members of the group from Taylor are M/M Kenneth Randig, Betty Randig, Kay Hortenstine, Gladys Mott, Phyllis Johnson, Dora Mae Farr, M/M Herman Kaase, M/M David Krueger and Marsella Schoener.



Members from Thrall are Margie Posey, Doris Kosik, Lucille Rosenthal and Carmel Newman.



Members from Hutto are M/M Ed Schmidt and Peggy Almquist.