Going Places:
Trips, Travel and Tours
Trips, Travel and Tours
The Rhine Getaway
Viking River Cruises on the Viking Helvetia
November 11-18. 2012 — Air departs November 10
Cost: Starting at $3,146 per person
Visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine River in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many charming castles commanding the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both
Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring
Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. Also, explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks, encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France, and take part in the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim’s
Drosselgasse. On this itinerary you see a lot — without spending a lot of time.
Day 1 — Amsterdam
Day 2 — Kinderdijk
Day 3 — Cologne
Day 4 — Koblenz & Rüdesheim
Day 5 — Heidelberg and Speyer
Day 6 — Strasbourg
Day 7 — Breisach
Day 8 — Basel
Detailed information is available at the Senior Center. An initial deposit of $625 person is due to secure reservations
and assign cabins. Final balance is
due December 10th.
Viking River Cruises on the Viking Helvetia
November 11-18. 2012 — Air departs November 10
Cost: Starting at $3,146 per person
Visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine River in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many charming castles commanding the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both
Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring
Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. Also, explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks, encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France, and take part in the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim’s
Drosselgasse. On this itinerary you see a lot — without spending a lot of time.
Day 1 — Amsterdam
Day 2 — Kinderdijk
Day 3 — Cologne
Day 4 — Koblenz & Rüdesheim
Day 5 — Heidelberg and Speyer
Day 6 — Strasbourg
Day 7 — Breisach
Day 8 — Basel
Detailed information is available at the Senior Center. An initial deposit of $625 person is due to secure reservations
and assign cabins. Final balance is
due December 10th.
1968: The Year That Rocked The World Presented by History Theatre and Playwrights’ Center, Wed., February 8
Cost: members $38 / nonmembers $43
Includes: transportation, play and exhibit.
Lunch on your own at the History Center
Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m.
The History Theatre and members of the Playwrights’ Center bring some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968 on stage for seven distinct perspectives on the year that rocked the world. Reservations by Feb. 1st
Cost: members $38 / nonmembers $43
Includes: transportation, play and exhibit.
Lunch on your own at the History Center
Leave: 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m.
The History Theatre and members of the Playwrights’ Center bring some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968 on stage for seven distinct perspectives on the year that rocked the world. Reservations by Feb. 1st
Milwaukee by Amtrak
May 18-19, 2012
Cost: $299 per person member
$334 per person nonmember
(based on double occupancy)
This trip is filled. Call 267-3599 if you would like to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations.
May 18-19, 2012
Cost: $299 per person member
$334 per person nonmember
(based on double occupancy)
This trip is filled. Call 267-3599 if you would like to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations.
History Theater
Coco’s Diary - Adapted from the diary of Clotilde Irvine, based on the book ”Through No fault of My Own” by Coco Irvine and Peg Meier
Thursday, March 15th: Members $57, Nonmembers $62
Cost includes: Transportation, Play, and Tour of the James Hill Mansion. Lunch on your own at Café Latte
Leave Senior Center: 8:30 a.m./Return around 5:30 pm
During 1927 Coco had written this one year diary when she was 13. The trials and tribulations of a 13-year old girl never seem to change: sibling rivalry, boys, school dances, boys, homework, and …boys! Young Clotilde “Coco” Irvine, is the daughter of a lumber baron living in a fashionable Summit Avenue Mansion in 1927. Coco’s Diary is charming, funny and delightful entertainment. We will have the privilege of meeting Peg Meier the author of ”Through No Fault of My Own” at the play. Reservations due Thursday, March 1st. Are you interested in reading the book “Through No Fault of My Own” by Peg Meier. It is available at the Best of Times book store, Public Library or you can order it on line.
Coco’s Diary - Adapted from the diary of Clotilde Irvine, based on the book ”Through No fault of My Own” by Coco Irvine and Peg Meier
Thursday, March 15th: Members $57, Nonmembers $62
Cost includes: Transportation, Play, and Tour of the James Hill Mansion. Lunch on your own at Café Latte
Leave Senior Center: 8:30 a.m./Return around 5:30 pm
During 1927 Coco had written this one year diary when she was 13. The trials and tribulations of a 13-year old girl never seem to change: sibling rivalry, boys, school dances, boys, homework, and …boys! Young Clotilde “Coco” Irvine, is the daughter of a lumber baron living in a fashionable Summit Avenue Mansion in 1927. Coco’s Diary is charming, funny and delightful entertainment. We will have the privilege of meeting Peg Meier the author of ”Through No Fault of My Own” at the play. Reservations due Thursday, March 1st. Are you interested in reading the book “Through No Fault of My Own” by Peg Meier. It is available at the Best of Times book store, Public Library or you can order it on line.
TWINS GAME Twins and Philadelphia Phillies
Thursday, June 14th Cost: Members $66 ¦ Nonmembers $71 Cost includes transportation and tickets Leave Senior Center at 5:00 pm/ Return around 11:00 pm Registrations due Thursday, May 24
Thursday, June 14th Cost: Members $66 ¦ Nonmembers $71 Cost includes transportation and tickets Leave Senior Center at 5:00 pm/ Return around 11:00 pm Registrations due Thursday, May 24
Jackpot Junction Monday, Feb. 20th through Tuesday, Feb. 21st Cost: $55.00 per person based on double occupancy Includes transportation, lodging, $50.00 free play. Leave Mon. 8:15 a.m. Return Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Call 651-267-3599 to make your reservation.
HAWAII
November 1-10, 2012 Norwegian Cruise Line-Pride of America
Join us for a 10 day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands! Our first two nights will be spent at the beautiful Princess Kaiulani Hotel in Honolulu so we can enjoy the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Alii Luau, and a visit to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. Ports of call will include: Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai. Rates are per person, double occupancy and include motor coach to and from the airport, roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis, cruise, port charges, government fees, taxes and transfer to/from the ship. An initial deposit of $350 per person is required to secure reservations and assign cabins. • Inside Cabin $3,891 per person, double occupancy • Outside Cabin $4,181 per person, double occupancy • Balcony Cabin $4,351 per person, double occupancy More information available at the Senior Center.
November 1-10, 2012 Norwegian Cruise Line-Pride of America
Join us for a 10 day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands! Our first two nights will be spent at the beautiful Princess Kaiulani Hotel in Honolulu so we can enjoy the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Alii Luau, and a visit to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. Ports of call will include: Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai. Rates are per person, double occupancy and include motor coach to and from the airport, roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis, cruise, port charges, government fees, taxes and transfer to/from the ship. An initial deposit of $350 per person is required to secure reservations and assign cabins. • Inside Cabin $3,891 per person, double occupancy • Outside Cabin $4,181 per person, double occupancy • Balcony Cabin $4,351 per person, double occupancy More information available at the Senior Center.
Mamma Mia
Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday, April 25th
Cost: Members $74 - Nonmembers $79
Leave Sr Center 5:30 p.m. Return around 11:30 p.m.
Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits,
including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at Mamma Mia!
Reservations due by Monday, March 26th
DIANA EXHIBIT
Celebrating the Life and Work of Diana, Princess of Wales
Location: Mall of America
Shopping & Lunch on own at IKEA
Thursday, May 10th
Cost: Members $44 Nonmembers $49
Leave Senior Center 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m.
Treat yourself to this wonderful exhibition celebrating Diana - a Wife, a Mother, a Princess, a Legend. Direct from England, experience nine galleries with over 150 objects, including Diana’s Royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, family heirlooms, etc. and rare home videos.
Following the exhibit we will have lunch at IKEA and shop.
Reservations by Tuesday, May 1st.
Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday, April 25th
Cost: Members $74 - Nonmembers $79
Leave Sr Center 5:30 p.m. Return around 11:30 p.m.
Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits,
including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at Mamma Mia!
Reservations due by Monday, March 26th
DIANA EXHIBIT
Celebrating the Life and Work of Diana, Princess of Wales
Location: Mall of America
Shopping & Lunch on own at IKEA
Thursday, May 10th
Cost: Members $44 Nonmembers $49
Leave Senior Center 8:30 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m.
Treat yourself to this wonderful exhibition celebrating Diana - a Wife, a Mother, a Princess, a Legend. Direct from England, experience nine galleries with over 150 objects, including Diana’s Royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, family heirlooms, etc. and rare home videos.
Following the exhibit we will have lunch at IKEA and shop.
Reservations by Tuesday, May 1st.