Member Update: 11/30/25 David Schnepp November 30, 2025

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HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE OASIS ON LAKE TRAVISDEC 6    SATURDAY 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm CT  This year, we’ll gather on the private top floor of Austin’s famous OASIS ON LAKE TRAVIS, which is touted as one of the largest restaurants in the world and known for its breathtaking sunsets, terraced views looking west over Lake Travis, and eclectic decor. 

Cost: $95.00 per person More Event DetailsHERE   THE REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE

30 DAYS OF UPCOMING HCR EVENTS

For More Detailed Event Info see the HCR CALENDAR  

DEC 3      WEDNESDAY      LADIES  LUNCHEON

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT          

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY (THE DOMAIN)

10910 Domain Dr. Austin, TX 78758

Please join the HCR Ladies as we continue our exploration of the Austin dining scene.  PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Club Reg isrequired.REGISTRATION CLOSESon DEC1 @ NOON. Unfortunately, no late registrations or walk-ins can be accepted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

LADIES LUNCHEON is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 1st Wednesday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Michelle Freudenberger. Please contact Michelle with any questions at michelle.freudenberger.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Michelle!

More DetailsHEREThe REGISTRATION LINK  is HERE

DEC  3    WEDNESDAY      SIPPIN’  IN  DRIPPIN’

***NEW TIME: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT    (Pieous closes at 8:00pm) 

***NEW LOCATION: PIEOUS Restaurant – Belterra Village Shopping Center

166 Hargraves Dr h, Austin, TX 78737

SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ is a standing “no host” meet-up in The Hill Country on the 1st WEDNESDAY evening of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Mike Seningen with any questions at mike.seningen@hcrpca.org.  Thank you, Mike!    More DetailsHERE 

DEC  3    WEDNESDAY    **NEW EVENT** AIR-COOLED PORSCHE MEET-UP

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT   (Pieous closes at 8:00pm) 

PIEOUS Restaurant – Belterra Village Shopping Center

166 Hargraves Dr. h, Austin, TX 78737 Belterra Village Shopping Center (combined event with SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’)

This is now a MONTHLY event combined with SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’. Local Porsche enthusiasts are invited to gather at PIEOUS for an AIR-COOLED PORSCHE  MEETUPThis is a laid-back, informal monthly addition to the current informal SIPPIN’ IN DRIPPIN’ meetup. Whether you’re rolling up in a 993, 911 SC, a freshly restored 356, or any vintage air-cooled Porsche, it’s the perfect way meet new air-cooled friends and show your ride — in pure Hill Country style.

No sign up, no frills—just you, your air-cooled beauty, and a community of like-minded enthusiasts swapping stories, sharing wrenching tips and tricks in the Hill Country. Please contact Richard Pankhurst with any questions at richard@pankhurst.net.  Thank you, Richard! More Details  HERE

NOTE: we understand your desire for a daylight Air-Cooled event and are working on the possibility of a 2nd daytime Air-Cooled event. Please bear with us.  

DEC 3 WEDNESDAY                SIPS N’ STICKS

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CT         

CASA DE MONTECRISTO   

3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin TX 78746

OUR THEME:  “HOLIDAY WHISKIES” – Don’t drink whiskey – no problem, then smoke a cigar! Don’t smoke a cigar – no problem, then drink Whiskey! Drink Whiskey and smoke a cigar – we’ll see you there!!

PLEASE NOTE: The event fee of $30 covers food and the whiskey sampling. Cigars can be purchased upon arrival (no outside cigars, please). Your support in buying them at Casa is requested and appreciated.  Please contact Organizers Andrew Garcia or Steve Rosebaugh with any questions. Andrew’s email:  andrew.garcia@hcrpca.org  Steve’s email: steve.rosebaugh@gmail.com. Thank you, Andrew & Steve!  

More Details HEREThe REGISTRATION LINK  is HERE

NOTE: If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages during an HCR event, we encourage you to do so responsibly. Please be mindful of how much you drink and arrange safe transportation if needed.

DEC 4      THURSDAY      COBB TUNING 1ST  THURSDAY  

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CT         

COBB TUNING HEADQUARTERS  

2311 Rundberg Lane, Austin TX 78758 (Meet in the back parking lot)

COBB TUNING manufactures and sells aftermarket performance products, including Porsche-specific products. A typical First Thursday itinerary could include a brief tech talk about the Cobb AccessPort and its functionality, an explanation of possible power gains and flexibility, and a Dyno run/example. Food and drinks are also provided. Porsche and all car manufacturers are welcome.

COBB TUNING 1ST THURSDAY is a standing event on the 1st Thursday of the month hosted by HCR’s local and PCA’s national advertiser, COBB TUNING.  More Details HERE

Thank you to HCR’s ADVERTISER  & SPONSOR COBB TUNING.  We appreciate you!! 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN HCR PCA SPONSORED EVENT 

DEC 6    SATURDAY HCR HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE OASIS ON LAKE TRAVIS

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm CT

THE OASIS ON LAKE TRAVIS

6550 Comanche Trail, Austin TX 78732

It’s the holiday season, a time when friends and family gather to celebrate and enjoy the many seasonal traditions of this special time of year. Don’t miss the opportunity to gather with your fellow members and Porsche enthusiasts at the Hill Country Region Annual Holiday Party.

This year, we’ll gather on the private top floor of Austin’s famous OASIS ON LAKE TRAVIS, which is touted as one of the largest restaurants in the world and known for its breathtaking sunsets, terraced views looking west over Lake Travis, and eclectic decor.

Cost: $95.00 per person  

Approximate Schedule:

5:30 PM–   Social Hour (arrive at 5:30 PM and enjoy the beautiful sunset)

6:00 PM –  Silent Auction opens

6:45 PM–   Dinner – Buffet 

7:30 PM –  Silent Auction closes

8:00 – 9:15 PM– Silent Auction winners announced, Raffle, and HCR’s Annual Awards

9:30 PM – Good night and drive home safely.

Dress Code: Cocktail/Evening Attire (no jeans please)

Food/Drink Service: Your HCR Holiday Party team has organized a delicious buffet dinner with appetizers, salad, three entrees, two side dishes and dessert. There will be a cash bar, along with complimentary sodas, water, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Dietary Requests: All special dietary requests must be made at the time of registration, and we will do our best to accommodate them with the Oasis. Please email your request to Social Chair Bill Foster at bill.foster@hcrpca.com.

Silent Auction: Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors for generously donating the Silent Auction items. Bid on something you love and help HCR give back to the community. All proceeds will be donated to HCR-designated community service organizations.  

Raffle Tickets: Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors for graciously donating the raffle items. Raffle tickets will be available at check-in. All proceeds from our raffle will be donated to HCR-designated community service organizations.

Toy Donation: We also ask that you bring a new, unwrapped toy for HCR’s Toy Drive. We have organized this for previous holiday parties, and your generosity has always been amazing and overwhelming.

Parking: The Oasis offers various parking options, including a covered garage, remote parking with shuttle service, and valet parking.

Access to the Private Top Floor: Upon arrival, follow the signs to the elevator that will take you directly to the private top floor, where the event is scheduled to take place.

Cancellations: You can cancel your reservation through midnight on November 29, 2025. At that time, a refund will be issued minus the HCR administrative fee.  NOTE: Cancellations made on or after November 30, 2025, cannot be refunded, as we will have already fulfilled our attendee guarantee to the Oasis.  

We’re excited to celebrate the holidays with you!  

More Event DetailsHERE   THE REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE

DEC 7      SUNDAY      INFORMAL GET TOGETHER @ RUDY’S BBQ 620

9:00 am – 11:30 am CT

RUDY’S BBQ RR 620

7709 Ranch Road 620, Austin TX 78726 

This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure.

HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER RUDY’S BBQ @ 620 is a standing “no host” get-together on the 1st Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions at bill.foster.hcr@gmail. Thank you, Bill!  More Event DetailsHERE

DEC 11      THURSDAY      LUNCH BUNCH

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CT

PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN

11617 Research Blvd, Austin TX

LUNCH BUNCH returns to another old favorite, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen on Research Blvd.  Join us for some great seafood and the always entertaining conversation with your fellow Porsche Club members.

LUNCH BUNCH is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 2nd Thursday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Bob Hieronymus. No pre-registration or RSVP required. Please contact Bob with any questions at bob.hieronymus.hcr@gmail.com. Thank you, Bob! More Event DetailsHERE

DEC 14     SUNDAY   INFORMAL GET TOGETHER DRIPPING SPRINGS

NEW TIME: 9:00 am – 11:30 am CT    Now that the heat has passed, we are back to a 9:00 am start time.

296 W. Mercer St, Dripping Springs TX 78620

PARKING is in the NESTHAVEN PROPERTIES lot.  Coffee, breakfast items, and restrooms are available @MAZAMA COFFEE ROASTERS & THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING COMPANYboth within walking distance on Mercer St.

HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER MERCER ST. DRIPPING SPRINGS nowmeets on Dripping Springs’ HISTORIC MERCER STREET. “Taking a step back in time,” is a common phrase you will hear as you stroll down Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs. Also located downtown is the actual “dripping springs,” the landmark that gave Dripping Springs its name. 

This is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while drinking a cup of coffee & showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure.

HCR’s INFORMAL GET TOGETHER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS is a standing “no host” get-together on the 2nd Sunday morning of each month. No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions bill.foster@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bill!    More Event Details  HERE 

DEC 18    THURSDAY      BREWERY  NIGHT 

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm CT 

TBD

HCR members are in for a treat as BREWERY NIGHT journeys through Austin’s vibrant beer landscape.  Austin’s breweries not only showcase a diverse range of flavors and styles but also provide inviting environments for members to gather and enjoy.  We’ll see you there!

BREWERY NIGHT is a recurring monthly event held at various selected venues on the 3rd Thursday of each month, hosted by Event Coordinator Shawn Seals. No reservation needed. Contact Event Coordinator Shawn with any questions shawn.seals915@gmail.com. Thank you, Shawn! More Event Details HERE

NOTE: If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages during an HCR event, we encourage you to do so responsibly. Please be mindful of how much you drink and arrange safe transportation if needed.

DEC 21  SUNDAY     GET  TOGETHER  RED HORN  NORTH AUSTIN 

9:00 am – 11:30 am CT         

RED HORN BREWERY & ROASTERY 

1615 Scottsdale Dr. Building 1, Suite 110, Leander TX 78641

GET TOGETHER RED HORN NORTH AUSTIN is a standing “no host” event on the 3rd Sunday morning of each month.  It is a very informal “come as you are” gathering, providing a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure.  Red Horn offers excellent coffee and breakfast items. We look forward to seeing you there!

No reservation is needed, but please contact Social Chair Bill Foster with any questions bill.foster@hcrpca.org. Thank you, Bill!    More Details HERE

PARKING: Please park on the north side of the building (left side as you look at Red Horn from the street) as the front parking area is reserved for regular customers.   There are a couple of picnic tables nearby for our use as well.

SAVE THE DATE:

For More Detailed Info See the HCR CALENDAR 

JAN  8 , 2026       THURS                        HPDE 101 ZOOM MEETING

JAN 28, 2026     WED                               HAPPY HOUR STEINER RANCH RETURNS

REMINDER: HCR’S CLASSIFIED ADS – Looking to buy a/sell your Porsche, Porsche parts, or Porsche-related items? You can place an ad(s) on the HCR website for FREE for 45 days. You can also include up to three photos of the item(s). No commercial ads, please. More Details HEREFor questions, please contact Coordinator Vicki Kalinvicki.kalin.hcr@gmail.com.  Thanks, Vicki!

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