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HAPPY TIMESSOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE • RRA.SWRI.ORG • SAN ANTONIO, TX • DECEMBER 2021
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December 1 – December 25, 2021
Keepsake letters will be returned to SwRI employee via interoffice envelope in January 2022.
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CollectionDates:
We’reespeciallylooking for...
...Outdoor/Sporting
type equipmentfor all ages!
November 15 –December 8
Bin Locations:Library, Slick Café, & various cost center buildings
Questions?Send an email to [email protected]
RRAHoliday
Toy Drive2021
Participants are encouraged to donate NEW, unwrapped toys worth $10 or more for children age 17 and under.
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Slick TalkersToastmasters Club
Schedule your appointment at RRA Blood Drive. Bring a co-worker too! Blood donors must wait at least eight weeks between donations.
FREE ICE CREAM at all RRA Blood Drives
SAVE A LIFE/GIVE BLOODRRA Blood Drives
December 9 (Thurs. 9am – 3pm) January 13 (Thurs. 9am – 3pm)
Slick Talkers meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. If you want to improve your speaking and leadership skills, Toastmasters is for you. Follow-ing the guidance of Toastmasters International, you learn at your own pace. This is also an oppor-tunity to network with other SwRI staff and folks in the nearby community who have the same goals. A Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice the skills you want to improve.
Our meetings are virtual from 11:30AM-12:30PM. Call Bobby x3371 or Eva x2237 for meeting number.
Fridays, December 3 and 17
Please join us. Questions? Contact Eva Carpenter, x2237.
February 20-27, 2022SwRI, TX Biomed, and CU Employees can access tickets now for the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo! Enjoy the ease of purchasing individual rodeo tickets, Star Experience tickets, and carnival vouchers with this link and the passcode SWRI.
• Must use your work email address in order to purchase as offer is limited to SwRI, TX Biomed, and CU employees only and print at home is the only delivery option for single event Rodeo tickets.
∘ @swri.org ∘ @txbiomed.org ∘ @swrcfcu.com
• For information on Fairgrounds Passes, Carnival Vouchers, Individual Tickets, Season Tickets or Mini-Plan packages, please contact Rodeo Ticket Committee Member Charlotte Muniz at 512-656-9386 or email [email protected].
Visit www.sarodeo.com for updated entertainer announcements and information.
Let’sRodeo
SanAntonio!
Health & Fitness Co-chairs WantedRaise Your Hands!The RRA is looking for staff who are interested in leading the Health & Fitness Committee as co-chairs. The H&F Commit-
tee sponsors activities to promote activities for employees and family members such as the:
Annual Turkey Trot, Corporate Cup Challenge, Tour de Cure and more. Co-Chairs would
work closely with the Fitness Center Staff to continue offering these (and/or new) employee and family focused events that have a long tradition for the RRA and SwRI, TX Biomed, and the Credit Union. Please email [email protected] if interested.
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River City Cycle RepairRiver City Cycle Repair offers a 20% discount on labor to to SwRI, Tx Biomed, and CU employees. They handle repairs, upgrades, suspension service, tune-ups, etc. Call/Text Daniel at 214-864-1000 for inquiries.
K1 SpeedBlow off steam after a hard day of work and go indoor go kart racing at K1 Speed. SwRI, TX Biomed, and Credit Union employees will receive $5 off a 1-race package when they present their badge. Our electric go karts race up to 45mph, while junior karts can approach 20mph. Try an authentic racing experience today! K1 Speed is located at 6955 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78238. For more information, visit K1Speed.com.
Knead Grace BakeryKnead Grace Bakery offers a 15% discount every day to SwRI, Tx Biomed, and CU employees. Visit www.kneadgracebakery.com and enter code: SWRI2021 at checkout. Local pickup and delivery available. Located in the Alamo Ranch Area. Contact Alexis Hunt at 210-685-8784 for any questions or to specify pick up options. Thank you so much for supporting our dream of adoption while filling your bellies!
Swim CardsSwRI, TX Biomed, and CU employees receive discount passes for the Northside Aquatic Centers.Sixteen (16) visit punch card for:$18 for SwRI employees – 1 per calendar month (50% subsidy)$36 for non SwRI employees – discounted from gate/online price at Aquatic Centers Visit www.nisd.net/athletics/aquatics for a lane reservation and pay the Northside fee to receive a virtual card to use your first visit. This fee is outside of the SwRI ticket price and is to be completed each time a virtual card is processed. For inquires, contact Northside at 210-397-7500.
The San Antonio SymphonyThe San Antonio Symphony is offering a special 50% discount to first time season subscribers for a series of classical concerts or a 30% discount on a series of pops concerts. Purchase season tickets: visit www.sasymphony.org. Discounts for first time season subscribers will be reflected at check out or call 210-223-8624.
Mov
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Your RRA Discount Price
(Movie ticket prices may change without advance notice. Purchase movie vouchers at the SwRI Fitness Center. Call 210-522-5100. Movie vouchers provide discount on General Admission prices for 2D-screen showings. Upgrades for Premium Experiences may be purchased at theater ticket counter. The best savings is for non-matinee show times.)
Regal Theaters $9.00
Santikos Theaters $9.00Alamo Drafthouse $8.00
RRA DIS COUNTS
Contact InformationThe RRA operates through committees headed by a chair. The RRA Board of Governors Officers and
Committee Chairs are listed below.
RRA Executive BoardChair Mary Ramos x3353
Vice Chair Daniel Cooksey x5203
Secretary Angie Gallardo x2440
Treasurer Jennifer Dietrich x5369
Executive Secretary
Andrea Morantes x5455
SwRI Fitness Center
JoLyn Swain x5100
Committee ChairsAthletics Luciano Smith x6857
EmployeeEngagement
YongLi McFarlandCarlos Sanchez
x2715x3663
Health & Fitness OPEN
Membership Linda Estes x5624
Outreach Shane Siebenaler x5758
Publicity &Historical
Kimberly Guzman x2714
Recreation Natasha Albracht x3971
Social Sheri BaetzJessica Benavides
x6667
x6688
For questions or comments about the Happy Times,
call 210-522-5100.
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Venue Discount Link Price Notes
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags check discount link no codes needed for discount
Schlitterbahn Water Parks – pending update – – pending update – Promo Code: SWRA. Enter discount code before checkout to avoid being charged full price.
SeaWorld Sea World check discount link 2021 Event Line Up flyerNew Braunfels Partner Resort Discounts are subject to availability. As inventory is limited during the water park season, book early!
Once our occupancy reaches 85%, the Partner Discount is no longer available.
Discounts are subject to change without prior notice and do not consti-tute a contract, express or implied, between companies, staff members or employees of Southwest Research Institute, or Texas Biomedical Institute.
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Automotive5th Wheel Luxury RV 2021 Keystone Avalanche 390DS that was manufactured in July 2021 Only been used once for one trip to South Florida. No longer needed, still in new condition. Interior features include 2 beds, 2 baths, 2 showers and loft. Photos available. Please call Eddie to discuss if any assistance is needed for an accompanying truck to tow this purchase and for the link to the photos. Asking $80,000. Contact Eddie at 210-772-3830 or [email protected].
2005 Toyota Prius, has logged 193,213 miles, was last inspected in January 2021. Last used up until August 1st, 2021. Currently it does not start unless it is jumped, and there is no guarantee it will restart once turned off. Three of the four tires are in good condition, one tire has a slow leak. The inverter coolant pump, ABS control module actuator and pump have been replaced with new parts within the past two years. Photos available. Asking $500. Contact Bob [email protected].
1979 Triumph Spitfire project car, originally an Arizona car, clean title included. Fluids have been drained for 3 years. Engine and transmission (non-overdrive) ran strong when last used. Includes an upgraded wiring harness ($650, kit from Advance Auto wire) ready to be installed. Cosmetics are usable; should be repainted and replaced, paint is British Racing Green however wasn't a great job. Needs wiring harness replaced and top and bumpers should be replaced. Interior is okay. Asking 3,500. Contact George [email protected].
Household/ClothingTwo Velvet Dark Merlot Decorative Pillows, with gold thread embroidery and tassels, in perfect condition. Asking $25. Two Dark Red Silk decorative pillows, with gold thread embroidery in perfect condition. Asking $20. Cowboy Western Design Burgundy Twin Size Quilt Set, includes one pillow sham, one decorative pillow, and dust ruffle. Includes a twin-size sheet set with a cowboy design on a taupe background. In new condition, very well made. Asking
$50. Pale Green Queen Chenille Bedspread with two Pillow Shams, includes queen-size floral sheet set and thick mattress pad. Asking $30. Photos available for all. Contact Suzie at 210-478-2900.
Planet Light Natural Spectrum Floor Lamp, with light features for better vision. Brand new, still in box. Asking $40. Vintage-Style Cowboy Lamp with Cowboy on Horse, includes dark blue lampshade with brown fringe. Very well made and in beautiful condition. Asking $100. Holmes Tower Air Purifier with Remote, hardly used. Asking $35. Photos available for all. Contact Suzie at 210-478-2900.
Cherrywood TV Entertainment Center, in beautiful condition, glass cabinet door and drawers for storage. Dimensions: 66" wide x 53" height X 22" deep. Photos available upon request. Asking $300. Contact Suzie at 210-478-2900.
Schwinn Fitness 470 Elliptical, lightly used and fully assembled Schwinn Fitness 470 Elliptical, Bluetooth connectivity, 10 degree motorized adjustable ramp, 25 levels of resistance, 20" precision path stride, and backlit LCD system. Equipment works well, don’t have room for it anymore. The buyer would need to transport purchase. Asking $750 OBO. Contact James [email protected].
Portable Hand-Crafted Bar, handmade and in great condition for entertainment for any type of event. This portable bar is on wheels. The top can slide forward or backwards to allow it to be used as a buffet/sideboard type table when not used as a bar. Please send an email to for photos to see this beautiful piece. Asking $850. Contact Nathaniel [email protected].
WMF Pressure Cooker, from Germany, includes a new rubber ring. Asking $20. Photos available. Contact Chris at 210-885-0102 or [email protected].
Counter Height Bar Stools, 2 counter height barstools, 1 year old and in excellent condition. Soft faux brown and white cowhide. Asking $80 for both. Photos available. Contact Chris at 210-885-0102 or [email protected].
Estate Sale, will be held on December 3rd – 5th, at 132 CR 469 Castroville, TX 78009. Pieces and items at estate sale include a China cabinet, a gun cabinet, electric powered wheelchairs, power recliner, furniture, bedroom set, golf cart, power wheelchair lift for a car, a roll top desk, furniture, assortment of kitchenware, a custom built rene davia harp, gunsmithing tools and manuals. Contact Terry at 210-737-4731 or [email protected] for photos and more information.
TV Console / Entertainment Center, simple, small TV console / entertainment center for sale. Brown, 46"W x 17"H x 15"D, multiple compartments, with coasters. Asking $20. Photos available. Contact Chris at 210-885-0102 or [email protected].
SAS Women's Shoes, size 8.5 S, color “Bliss in Black” and never have been worn. Asking $80. Photos available. Contact Chris at 210-885-0102 or [email protected].
Handcrafted, Classic Leather Bomber Jacket (A-2), from Sporty’s Pilot Shop, new condition, worn once. Tanned dark brown leather is soft and flexible, three-piece underarm gusset allows for easy arm movement, authentic wool knit cuffs, interior chest pockets. Size Small (36”-38” chest). $175 OBO (online new for $250). Men’s Leather Black Dress Overcoat, 44R, very soft and flexible, sits just below hips, like new condition. $50. Photos available for all or to try on. Contact JoLyn at [email protected] or text 210-771-9572.
Wanted Hybrid/Crossover Bike, looking to purchase a used crossover hybrid bike without suspension for my 14-year-old 5’9" son. Contact Peter [email protected].
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Submit your ad for free!Submit ads on the RRA website
at rra.swri.org or email [email protected] by December 20 for the January Happy Times.