WACO, Texas - The Lady Bear Tip Off Club (TOC) invites all members and prospective members to the 16th annual Welcome Back Supper, Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ferrell Center.

This fun, casual covered dish supper is an opportunity to visit with the players and coaches. Head coach Kim Mulkey will introduce the players, which includes six newcomers (Kalani Brown, Alyssa Dry, Alexandria Gulley, Alexis Jones, Beatrice Mompremier and Justis Szczepanski), staff and offer brief remarks about the upcoming season.

Admission is free, however please bring a salad, vegetable side dish, or dessert and bring serving utensils for your dish; chicken tenders, rolls and iced tea will be furnished. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

TOC membership forms will be available for those wishing to join and season tickets will also be available for purchase.

The Lady Bears open their regular season on Friday, Nov. 13, when they host UT Arlington in the opening round of the Preseason WNIT. The contest is preceded by two exhibition games on Nov. 3 (Texas A&M-Commerce) and Nov. 9 (Arkansas-Monticello).