TRIPS. Alki Tours No refund for cancellation 13 days or less to departure.

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1 We are excited about the line up of trips we have to offer you this year at our three senior centers! We have brought back some previously popular trips, added some new and exciting ones and have even included some tours for those looking for a more active experience. Day Trips Payment for day trips is due at sign up. Make checks for day trips payable to the facility sponsoring the trip. Northshore Senior Center can book Northshore and Kenmore Centers sponsored trips. Mill Creek sponsored trips must be booked at Mill Creek Senior Center. N = Northshore Senior Center, K = Kenmore Senior Center, M = Mill Creek Senior Center, Overnight Trips Make checks payable to the respective tour company. You will not be registered for the trip until payment is received at the facility sponsoring the trip. Telephone registrations are placed on the reserve list until payment is made. For extended overnight trips at Northshore Senior Center only, please park in the public lot located on the corner of 101st Ave and 185th Street across the street from the police station on the west side of 101st in Bothell. Load at the curb cut. Also, be sure the Bookie Office has recorded your car make, model and license number. Parking spaces are very limited. We encourage carpooling, and pickup and drop off for all extended trips off 101st in Bothell. Cancellation Policies Fees for day trips are non-refundable within seven (7) working days of the trip if a replacement cannot be found for your seat. Trips with pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable at any time unless a replacement is found. TRIPS Alki Tours No refund for cancellation 13 days or less to departure. Mail In Registration If you register by mail, please include the name, facility, and price of each trip. Please write a separate check for each facility, i.e., Kenmore, Northshore Centers. If you want a receipt and a trip reminder mailed to you, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope and mail your request to the Bookie Office at: NSC, E. Riverside Drive, Bothell, WA Mill Creek trips must go through the Mill Creek Senior Center. Daytrip Departure Locations N K M Northshore Day trips will depart from the Russian Church which is located at th Ave NE, Bothell. Please park away from the church on the North side of the lot. Easiest way to get there is North on Bothell Way NE (Hwy 527) right on NE 190th St. and left on 100 Ave NE. Entrance to parking lot is off 100th, North of church. Kenmore Day trips will depart from the former Northshore Park & Ride, th Ave NE, Kenmore. Mill Creek Day trips depart from Merrill Gardens, Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek. Fees are non-refundable seven days prior to a trip or after the deadline date. Note: We reserve the right to reject any person as a tour participant and expel anyone whose conduct is incompatible with the interest of the tour group. 58

2 DAY TRIPS Note: Trips are organized by date of trip Tulalip Casino Try your luck and meet new friends! M Wednesday, Jul 9, 9:30am - 3:30pm Tulalip Casino Jump into Summer for fun at the Tulalip Casino. This is your chance to enjoy the best variety, best odds and more benefits as members (free) of the Rewards Club. Join us one Thursday of each month. $5 member/$10 nonmember N Monday, Jul 7, 9:15am - 3pm Thursday, Aug 14, 9:15am - 3pm Thursday, Sep 11, 9:15am - 3pm Whale Watch Wildlife Tour Orca & Minke $159 per person N Friday, Jul 11 Angel Of The Winds Casino Tons of fun and good food awaits the 12 lucky gamblers who sign up early for this special Northshore bus, driven by our Chico Meza. Angel will greet us and give $5 gaming credit and a $5 buffet coupon. Savings on this trip could be as high as $ This is a smoking venue with good ventilation. Bring your Points Card. $17 member/$22 nonmember N Wednesday, Jul 16, 9:30am - 3:30pm 18th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival A Day At Emerald Downs You will start out watching a morning exercise and workouts. Then you will take a bus tour of the stable area and vet clinic. Owner, Karen Kirshner will be on hand to give you a behind the scenes tour of Emerald Downs. Lunch will be on your own at the Chute Café on the backside or a choice of restaurants in the main building of Emerald Downs. Racing starts at 2pm. $18 member/$28 nonmember M Saturday, Jul 19, 9am - 3:30pm Seattle Mariners vs New York Mets It is summer and time for baseball. Seattle Mariners vs New York Mets. It s an afternoon game so we have lunch on your own at the ballpark. $13 member/$18 nonmember N Wednesday Jul 23, 11:15am - 5pm Seattle Mariners We will leave Emeritus (Merrill Gardens) parking lot for all games. Please note the times we depart. $20 member/$30 nonmember M Wednesday, Jul 23, 10:30am New York Mets, game at 12:40pm Monday, Aug 11, 5pm Toronto Blue Jays, game at 7:10pm Wednesday, Aug 27, 10:30am Texas, game at 12:40pm Saturday, Sep 13, 4pm Oakland, game at 6:10pm Bellevue Crafts Fair Come out to one of the largest craft fairs in the state. Over 1,000 craft vendors will be on hand with their different crafts. Lunch will be on your own at the fair. $14 member/$24 nonmember M Friday, Jul 25, 9am - 3pm N Friday, Jul N=Northshore, H&W=Health and Wellness, K=Kenmore, M=Mill Creek, W=Woodinville

3 Lakewold Gardens And Estate We ll have a coffee and chat with a historical video presentation and when walk the paths of Lakewold Gardens, strolling through a period of garden history when classic European design came face to face with America s emerging landscape masters. It was a time when the South Sounds Lakes District was first being discovered and when Tacoma s prominent families would introduce the world to their unique vision of a cultured country estate in the 20th century. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it on the Verandah of the Wagner House. $37 member/$42 nonmember N Wednesday, Jul 30, 9am - 3pm Bellingham Railway Museum See model railroad displays depicting logging and mining railroads. Also, come and experience an operating Lionel layout designed around New York City. $21 member/$31 nonmember M Wednesday, Jul 30, 9am - 4pm Angel Of The Winds Casino Come play your favorite games at a fun casino in Arlington. Lunch on your own. M Wednesday, Aug 6, 9:30am - 3pm Washington Mid Summer Renaissance Fair Join us for the Fantastical Faeries event of the annual summer fair at Bonney Lake. You might chosoe to dress up as a fairy, peasant or king to join the fun but not required. Entrance fee is included in your cost; but lunch is on your own on the grounds at the food and craft courts. There are nine entertainment areas which start new shows hourly. This is a large site with some uneven ground. Be prepared for lots of walking and strolling around. $49 member/$54 nonmember N Saturday, Aug 9, 9:30am - 4pm Hurricane Ridge - Dungeness Bay $114 per person N Sunday, Aug 9 Snoqualmie Falls - Forest Theater Fiddler On The Roof $99 per person N Sunday, Aug 10 Seismology Lab At University Of Washington We will take a facilitated tour of the state of the art seismology lab a the U of W and learn about the Seattle area earthquake zones and the Pacific Northwest tectonic plates, where they are located, how they affect earthquakes in our area; how earthquakes are located and measured, as well as volcanism and tsunamis. We will see maps of the faults and learn what the latest advances are in earthquake technology. Suggest reading Full Rip 9.0; The Next Big Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. Lunch on your own - bring a lunch or go to the new food court in the HUB. N Tuesday, Aug 12, 9:30am - 1pm Everett Navy Station We have a special opportunity to board and tour the USS Nimitz at the Everett Naval Station this August. The tour will require a lot of walking and stair climbing, maneuvering steep stair wells. All guests must be able to walk unassisted through the ship (no wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, etc.). You will need to provide them with your birthdate and drivers license or ID, with state of issue. Lunch on your own. $7 member/$12 nonmember N Tuesday, Aug 12, 9:30am - 1pm 60

4 Annie At The Mountaineer s Kitsap Forest Theatre Amidst the rhododendron and tall trees comes Annie from New York City. We will watch her adventures with Sandy, yes, we are at the Mountaineer s Kitsap Forest Theater. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for the winding path (ten minutes) to the seating area. Bring camera, cushion, blankets or stadium seats and mosquito repellent, just in case. The show goes on rain or shine. Reminder no walkers or wheelchairs. We will take the Bremerton ferry at 11am, the cost for the walk on will be $5 with cash or Orca card. Please bring $5 cash for the round trip shuttle ferry to the theater. Lunch on your own on the ferry. $30 member/$35 nonmember N Saturday, Aug 16, 9:30am - 6:45pm Mt. Rainier Scenic Train Ride New Banjo BBQ Lunch N Saturday, Aug 16 Mt. Rainer Gondola At Crystal Mountain Are you ready to see some breathtaking views of Mt. Rainer and the Cascade range? We will travel 2,500 vertical feet in the Droppelmayr Gondola of Crystal Mountain over meadows of wildflowers. Dress appropriately for weather and wear good walking shoes due to uneven ground at the top. You can bring snacks and a sack lunch or there will be a couple of lunch places at the base of the Gondola. Lunch on your own. $62 member/$67 nonmember N Monday, Aug 18, 9am - 6pm IKEA Come on this trip and shop till you drop! $15 member/$20 nonmember M Wednesday, Aug 20, 9:30am - 3:30pm Skagit River Power Tour Limited Nehalem $114 per person N Friday, Aug 23 Evergreen State Fair Animals, fair food, crafts and rides. What more could you ask for? For those over 62, admission is free and younger adults will pay $10.00 at the gate. A time to connect with memories of barnyard animals, canning jams and quilting bees. Fair amount of level walking. $10 member/$15 nonmember N Monday, Aug 25, 9:15am - 2pm Evergreen State Fair Come out to the fair on Senior Day and see the many exhibits and animals. Fee includes transportation and entrance. $14 member/$24 nonmember M Monday, Aug 25, 9am - 3pm Hutterite Community - Marlin N Wednesday, Aug 27 Anthony s, Ben & Jerry s, And CB s Nuts - Kitsap Peninsula $99 per person N Saturday, Aug 30 White Rock Moon Festival The Boathouse, BC N Friday, Sep 5 N=Northshore, H&W=Health and Wellness, K=Kenmore, M=Mill Creek, W=Woodinville 61

5 Two Mountains: Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens N Monday, Sep 8 - Sep 11 Redhook Brewery Woodinville Come enjoy the site of this state of the art brewery. You will be shown the brewery by a Cieroone trained tour guide and will be taking home a pint of brew. You get a walk through the brewery, a Redhook history lesson and an explanation of how they brew their fine ales. Lunch on your own. Where to dine for lunch will be decided later. $17 member/$27 nonmember N Tuesday, Sep 9, 10:30am - 3pm Cougar Mt. - Cougar Mountain Zoo And BBQ Lunch We will explore this Zoological Park and see cougars, tigers, wallabies and more. There are bronze statues throughout as well as living, breathing and growling critters. We will then go to Stan s BBQ for lunch on your own before returning home. Sign up must be done before Aug 29, limited to 8 passengers. Lunch on your own. $33 member/$38 nonmember N Wednesday, Sep 10, 9:15am - 2:30pm Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics It s summer and time for baseball. Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics. It s an afternoon game so have lunch on your own at the ballpark. $13 member/$18 nonmember N Sunday, Sep 14, 11:45am - 5pm Seattle Great Wheel Experience the latest local fun attraction that you will never forget. This Ferris wheel ride is for the young at heart. After taking the ride, we will stroll the Seattle waterfront and have lunch where you like. The trip includes transportation and entrance to the ride. $25 member/$35 nonmember M Thursday, Sep 18, 10am - 4pm Deception Pass Boat Tour Bowman Bay - Late Summer Picnic N Saturday, Sep 20 Cruise Special Running Away From Home Cruise - Coach Tour Seattle to Vancouver, BC. Depart Seattle on the Grand Princess, overnight to Vancouver, BC. All meals on the ship, dinner and breakfast. Next day we are going to tour the popular sights of Vancouver. In the afternoon board Motor Coach for journey back to Seattle. See or call Bookie Office for details. Deadline for sign up, July 9. $239 cost for inside cabin/outside cabins and balcony cabins available, check for price N Sunday, Sep 21 to Monday, Sep 22 Check Out The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Library Join us as we tour our local Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Library. It is a research library. Bring your questions and look-ups. NSC instructor Rose s classmates and you will learn a lot. Bring a brown bag lunch and refreshments. $5 member/$10 nonmember N Tuesday, Sep 23, 11:30am - 2:30pm China Town Discovery Discover the traditions, spirits and soul of the Chinatown-International District, a unique Seattle neighborhood located steps away from downtown Seattle. Stroll through Asia markets and shops. Enjoy a 6 course Dim Sum lunch or 8 course Chinese banquet tour. Come experience the sights while hearing about the facts, myths and legends of the neighborhood. Bring a friend or friends. Includes lunch, tax and tips. If you have special dietary restrictions or food allergies let the bookies office know when signing up for this trip. We must let the Tour Registrar know. $65 member/$75 nonmember N Thursday, Sep 25, 9am - 3pm 62

6 Lynnwood Convention Center Come out and tour the center and get a glimpse of some of the features that make the Lynnwood Convention Center the Northwest s ideal meeting location. M Thursday, Sep 25, 10:30am - 2pm The Eatery aka Bunny Restaurant North Cascades Country Drive $89 per person N Friday, Sep 26 Lynden Theater Sound Of Music And Olive Garden $99 per person N Sunday, Sep 28 Everett Sausage Fest, Coming Attraction Cruises Set Sail to the Last Frontier, Alaska, all summer long on 7 and 14 day cruises right from our home port of Seattle on all the major cruise lines. Departures every week through September. Is a River Cruise more to you liking? There are some great last minute deals on European river cruises this summer, and now is the time to firm up your plans for an Asian (China and Vietnam) river cruise in the Fall. Are you more at home with the ground under your feet? We can help you with a land-based vacation, whether fully guided or on your own. Please stop by the Bookie Office, today with your questions and our help for all your travel needs. Start October with a Fall fling. Plan for it. Just smell it. Imagine it. Don t forget it. Save the time and date. $8 member/$13 nonmember N Friday, Oct 3, noon - 3:30pm 63 N=Northshore, H&W=Health and Wellness, K=Kenmore, M=Mill Creek, W=Woodinville