Vicki Baker Road Runners provides fantastic opportunities for making new friends while experiencing interesting travels. Join us on these great trips: September 21-22: Wildcatter Ranch Enjoy the beauty of the North Texas Hill Country at the Wildcatter Ranch and Resort known for its unique rustic charm complete with skeet shooting, horseback riding, hiking, spa, archery,…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Have suitcase, will travel with Road Runners

Vicki Baker Travel with Road Runners and explore the unknown, embark on new adventures and form lasting memories. May 11-17: Holland (Michigan) Tulip Festival with Mayflower Tours Feel like you’ve landed in Europe with the beauty of Holland and the Dutch culture. A plethora of colorful tulips surrounds the famous 240-year old “De Zwaan” windmill.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Where will you go?

Vicki Baker You have the time, some spending money and the urge to get up and go—but where exactly? Vacation planning can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Road Runners for two insightful evenings offering a host of travel opportunities. March 14: Multi-vendor Trade Show with Brandt Travel Come spend a few…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Travel from North to South with Road Runners

Vicki Baker Explore America from north to south with these fully planned and escorted vacations offered by Road Runners. Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Northwest on the Mayflower Tour “Holland Tulip Festival and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.” Your adventure includes an overnight stay in Chicago…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Life’s a journey when traveling with Road Runners
Vicki Baker Experience these incredible journeys with Road Runners in 2017. February 17-19: Red River Mardi Gras Bash Attend an exclusive party with us during the Krewe of Centaur Parade, one of the largest in Louisiana. The party features live band, Creole/Cajun food, dancing and other hands-on experiences you’ll never forget. Visit the Mardi Gras…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Free travel presentations offered by the Road Runners

Vicki Baker Get out of the summer heat and join Road Runners at the clubhouse for these free, fantastic travel offerings: August 17 at 9:00-11:00 a.m. Discover two of the most popular events available in the DFW Metroplex: Rangers Baseball and the Dallas Arboretum. Gotta Go Tours by Patti will be on hand to reserve your…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Road Runners visit Fort Worth Zoo

Dave Parker What do you get when you combine visiting the fifth best zoo in the country and add in all you can eat, drink and music? You get the Fort Worth Zoo’s eighth annual Beastro. The event supports the zoo’s local and international wildlife conservation and education efforts. When we arrived the bus dropped…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Road Runners celebrate Christmas – Texas style

Vicki Baker Not one…not two…but three icons of Texas to celebrate the Christmas Season! Boy, did the RR Road Runners celebrate on December 21 with an evening of wine tasting, a Tex-Mex feast and a yuletide show. To warm our spirits we visited Times Ten Cellars, a “hip” grape bar, and were welcomed by the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Road Runners experience historic painted churches of Texas
Peggy Crandell What marvelous treasures are right here in our home state of Texas! Early on October 15, 33 Road Runners departed The Ranch for a three-day trip to the marvelous and inspiring Painted Churches. After arriving in Brenham we lunched in the downtown area at several delightful restaurants before we headed out to the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Wine Club takes an overnight adventure
David Laschinger A long-time wine club in The Ranch that recently re-branded itself as Meritage, made its first out-of-town adventure in March. The trip, which had been planned for several months, was to Kiepersol Estates south of Tyler, Texas, about 2 1/2 hours east of Denton. Eight couples in the group arrived at Kiepersol by…