This years Christmas party is being planned at the Chez Zee American Bistro on 5406 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731 (valet parking)

1. Bring a wrapped gift
2. Draw a number to determine when your turn is
3. #1 player selects a gift and opens for everyone to see
4. Subsequent players pick a new item or steal something already opened.  When a player’s gift is stolen, they immediately take another turn to pick a new gift or steal from someone else.
5. A gift can be stolen up to two times only.  It is then frozen.
6. Final turn for first player:  After all players have gone, the first player gets a final chance to swap their gift with any unfrozen gift 
7. Each participant keeps the gift they are holding at the end.

Here Comes Santa Claus! By Ceale Kirkham

Rumor has it that Santa and his reindeer have been circling the summer skies of Austin looking for a destination for the Road Relics annual meeting and Christmas party. They have found the perfect place with plenty of free parking and a valet to assist those who need a little extra help. How nice is that!

Get out your big Magic Marker and put Sunday, December 6 on your calendar for a fun afternoon starting at 1 PM with expected completion time around 4 PM which allows all of us to get home before dark.

That extraordinary destination is Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones Drive, an Austin institution for over 35 years, that has been the site of weddings, anniversaries, engagements and date nights. Now it’s our special afternoon rain or shine; there is a cozy indoor space designated just for us with a warm and whimsical décor featuring rotating art exhibits looking out upon an adjacent cozy covered patio.

Food? Yes, food! You won’t be disappointed! We are featuring a platinum buffet of farm-to-table comfort food and a selection of decadent desserts. Christmas music, compliments of Bluetooth, will play soothingly during the afternoon and the decorations will bring sparkles and glitter to your eyes.           

And then there is the White Elephant gift exchange! The goal is to make people laugh or trade playfully for a funny, impractical, or quirky present that each of us brings. Rules will be published next month but it’s not too early for you to start looking around for a gag gift, tacky item or useful oddity. Stay tuned!

The best news of all is that this event is FREE to Road Relics members and each membership is entitled to 2 attendees. We will start taking reservations when advertised in the October Road Relics newsletter and will cap the reservations at 55. We look forward to seeing everyone for a really jovial afternoon.

One more thing:  Santa wants everyone in their best holiday attire. Nothing is too silly or ridiculous. Come as Mrs. Claus or Rudolph or Santa himself and have a grand ole time!!

Annual meeting (awards, sign in 2027 board, recognition)