Summer 2018 Venture Trips Call For More Information

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1 5/10/18 Livermore Senior Services Summer 2018 Venture Trips Call For More Information Trip Office Hours M - Th 9am - 2pm Most trips are taken in LARPD vans, unless sign-ups warrant a bus. If you are not checked in 10 minutes before the departure time listed, you may miss the trip. Departure time for each trip is listed inside flyer. Day trips must be paid for at time of sign-up. If a cancellation is received 5 business days before the day trip, a refund will be issued less a $12 processing fee, plus any incurred costs. Over-night trips require a $25 nonrefundable deposit at sign-up. Extended trips (5+ business days) require a $100 non-refundable deposit. No refunds issued after final payment is received on all over-night and extended trips. Non-Resident rates apply to trips. Single supplement rates available on overnight trips. Non-seniors (under age 50) are welcome if space is available. Registration is only done through the Senior Trip Office. Credit cards, checks and cash are accepted. There is limited room on vans for assistive devices such as walkers. For more information - call the Senior Trip office M -Th, 9am -2pm at Trip dates are subject to change. Office hours may vary based upon trip schedule. Trips at a Glance Day Trips Sat June 16 Singing in the Rain Tu June 19 Jackson Casino W June 27 Beauty & the Beast Sierra Rep Tu July 10 Coastal Walk Santa Cruz Sat July 14 Bay Model and Sausalito W July 18 Treasure Island Culinary Sat July 28 Gypsy at CA Musical Theater Sat Aug 4 Graton Casino W Aug 8 Pageant at Sierra Rep Tu Aug 21 Coastal Tour to Capitola W Sep 5 Baskerville at Sierra Rep W Sept 12 Santa Cruz Follies Sat Sept 22 Phantom of the Opera in SF W Sept 26 On Your Feet in SF 1 Sun-W Tu-W Sat-Tu Th-W Th-Sun Overnight Trips Aug Pageant of the Masters Aug Redwoods to the Ocean Dec 1-4 Las Vegas Holiday Extended Trips Oct 4-17 Romantic Danube Cruise Jan Mexican Riviera Cruise Trip Presentations Presentations allow you to learn about the trips, ask questions, and reserve your spot. The trips fill up fast, so don t miss out on the fun! Trip Registration Sat June 9th 8:15-10:45 am Larkspur Rm You may register yourself and one other person Registration continues in Senior Trip Office starting Mon., June 11th, at 9:15 am.

2 Singing in the Rain at CA Music Theater Check in the trip office for availability. Sat June 16 10:30 am depart - 6:30 pm $112 Jackson Casino Enjoy the scenic drive through the Sierra Foothills. There will be plenty of time for gaming, shopping in the gift shops, and lunch on your own at the coffee shop or buffet. There is no casino package, but join the players club for cash back offers. Limited to 16 participants. Tu June 19 8:15 am depart - 4:15 pm $42 Beauty & the Beast Sierra Rep This romantic fantasy musical tells the tale of a prince turned into a Beast and an adventurous young woman named Belle. Watch your favorite characters come to life in this energetic show. Lunch is on your own in Jamestown before the 2 pm matinee in Columbia. W June am depart-7 pm $83 Coastal Walk in Santa Cruz Stroll the ocean path that parallels Santa Cruz s West Cliff Drive and enjoy scenic views of the ocean and the multi million dollar homes along the way. Have dinner on your own at one of the restaurants on the wharf, enjoy browsing through the shops, or stroll along the Boardwalk before heading home. Bring a sun hat and light jacket because fog and windy conditions can occur at any time. This trip is limited to 9 people. Tu July 10 1 pm depart 7:30 pm $48 2 Bay Model and Sausalito The newly remodeled Army Corps of Engineers Bay Model facility is a 1.5 acre reproduction of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta System. Hydraulic pumps are used to show the rise and fall of the tides. Lunch is on your own in downtown Sausalito. Sat July 14 8:15 am depart 3:30 pm $47 Treasure Island Culinary Enjoy a 3-course leisurely lunch in the Job Corps Fine Dining facility on Treasure Island. Enjoy a driving tour of the island with information on its fascinating history. Bring your camera for spectacular views of San Francisco and the new Bay Bridge. Lunch is included. W July am depart - 4 pm $56 Gypsy at CA Musical Theater Experience Gypsy performed as theater-inthe-round at the Wells Fargo Pavilion in Sacramento. Loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and her mother, Rose, the ultimate show business mother. This show has been touted as one of the greatest American musicals. Lunch is on your own in Sacramento before the matinee. Sat July 28 10:15 am depart 7 pm $112 Graton Casino Spend the day in Rohnert Park at Northern California s newest casino. Choose from the many dining options for lunch on your own and try your luck at the slot machines or table games available for you. Sat Aug 4 8 am depart 4 pm $42 2

3 Pageant at Sierra Rep If you are ready to experience a totally different theatrical show, then you have come to the right production. Every performance is an actual pageant with judges selected from the audience who will determine the winner. Six beauty contestants battle it out for the title of Miss Glamoresse. They compete in beauty and talent categories just like a regular pageant and give you an idea of the determination and drama that goes with competing. The twist is the contestants are all played by men! Lunch is on your own before the matinee. W Aug 8 10:15 am depart - 6:15 pm $82 Coastal Tour to Capitola Stroll, shop and enjoy a cold drink in Capitola Village before enjoying an early dinner on your own at the beautiful Shadowbrook Restaurant on the banks of Soquel Creek. Shadowbrook Restaurant has provided a world-class dining experience since It specializes in great service, fine food and wine in an atmosphere of Old World charm. Take time to enjoy the gardens as you walk down or take the funicular down to the restaurant. Dinner prices range from $25-$44. Tu Aug 21 1:30 pm depart - 8:30 pm $47 Baskerville at Sierra Rep The Hound of the Baskervilles has been transformed into a murderously funny adventure. Get caught up in the mystery with a dizzying web of clues, disguises, and deceit as five actors portray more than forty characters. Lunch is on your own in Jamestown before the 2 pm matinee in Columbia. W Sept 5 10 am depart - 6:30 pm $83 3 Santa Cruz Follies The title for this year s show is The Way We Were. Enjoy music and dance numbers on a sentimental journey from Jimmy Durante to John Lennon. Lunch is on your own at the Santa Cruz Wharf before the 1 pm matinee. W Sep 12 9:30 am depart - 5:30 pm $72 Phantom of the Opera in SF Enjoy a spectacular new production that is bigger and better than ever before! The beloved story of the phantom and his protégé features new scene design, new choreography and new staging and a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. Use your Clipper Card or purchase a senior BART ticket in the Senior office. Lunch is on your own in San Francisco. Sat Sept 22 10:30 am depart - 6:45 pm $156 On Your Feet! in SF From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and made it to the top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. The show features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century as well as one of the most inspiring stories in music history. Lunch is on your own before the 2 pm matinee at the Golden Gate Theater. Use your Clipper Card or purchase a senior BART ticket in the Senior office. W Sept 26 10:30 am depart - 6:30 pm $120 3

4 Overnight Trips Pageant of the Masters Celebrate the 85th anniversary of living pictures at the Laguna Arts Festival. The theme for this year is Under the Sun and will feature works from 20th century impressionists and plein air painters. Enjoy reserved main tier center seats beneath the stars in the Pageant s beautiful amphitheater. Trip includes roundtrip air, 3 nights lodging in Long Beach and 6 meals. Visit the Huntington Library with High Tea in the Rose Garden, Ronald Reagan Library, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, CA Science Center s Space Shuttle Endeavor Exhibit, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and CA s tallest open-air observation deck, the OUE Skyspace. Registration has begun for this trip so sign up anytime in the trip office. Pre-trip meeting will be held at the end of July. Sun-W Aug $1695 pp double occupancy $2020 pp single occupancy Redwoods to the Ocean Enjoy a two day, one night excursion to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville, the quaint town of Occidental, and beautiful Bodega Head and Bodega Bay. On the first day bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the cathedral-like beauty of this 805 acre park as you eat. Walk on a paved loop trail to see the tallest tree and the largest tree in the park. Have dinner on your own at one of the Italian restaurants and spend the night at Negri s Occidental Hotel. Next day drive to Bodega Bay and Bodega Head with its amazing views of the ocean before lunch on your own at The Tides restaurant. Price includes lodging, admissions and transportation. Tu-W Aug $199 pp double occupancy $253 pp single occupancy Las Vegas Holiday with Hoover Dam Tour Visit Las Vegas and see the bright lights and more. Tour Hoover Dam, walk the new bridge with spectacular views of the Dam, do a walking tour of historic downtown Boulder City. Visit the National Atomic Energy Museum and the Mob Museum, sample chocolates at Ethel M s, and tour the new strip from end to end. You can get dropped off at the Fremont Street Experience on the old strip and taxi home on your own! Price includes roundtrip air, transportation, all admissions, 1 nights lodging in Boulder City, 2 nights lodging at the Paris Hotel and Casino, breakfasts, and a hosted Welcome Dinner. Sat-Tu Dec 1-4 $1499 pp double occupancy $1769 pp single occupancy 4 4

5 Extended Trips Romantic Danube Cruise Check in the trip office for availability and pricing on this 15 day journey-2 nights pre-trip extension in Budapest, 8 nights cruising from Hungary to Nuremberg, Germany and a 3 night post trip extension to Prague. Th-W Oct 4-17 prices vary by category Mexican Riviera Cruise Relax on a ten night cruise on board the beautiful Grand Princess. Sail round trip from San Francisco. Visit gorgeous ports of call: Puerto Vallarta, where director John Huston chose to film Night of the Iguana, Manzanillo, with jungle-laden mountains that rise above rocky coves and golden-sand beaches, Mazatlán lying just below the Tropic of Cancer, boasts a superb year round climate, and the fun filled city of Cabo San Lucas where the Pacific Ocean merges with the Sea of Cortez. Stop by the trip office for a flyer and to check availability. Registration has begun for this trip. Th-Sun Jan prices vary by category Trip Preview Day Trips Apple Hill by Motor Coach Winchester Mystery House Coit Tower Church Basement Ladies Singing Christmas Tree Lantern Lights Festival by Motor Coach Cats Aladdin Napa Wine Train Overnight & Extended Dec 2018 Gold Country Overnighter Feb 2019 Elephant Seals of San Simeon Blossom Trail March 2019 Sierra Scenic Train TBA 2019 American Steamboat River Cruise Sept 2019 Seattle and Alaska Cruise Nov 2019 Southern Charms Mar 2020 Japan Call or stop by the Trip Office to have your name added to the interest lists for future overnight and extended trips. You will be notified of any presentation dates. Day trips listed will be available for sign-up at the Fall trip registration Fall Trip Registration 2018 Sat August 25 8:15 10:45 am Register yourself and one other person. Room opens at 8 am. Registration continues in Senior Trip office starting Mon. Aug. 27th, at 9:15 am. 5 5