* CITY OF SAN DIMAS * PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT * FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (909) 394-6290
POLICIES FOR ALL EXCURSIONS Refunds: Refunds must be requested 7 business days prior to day trips and 30 days prior to overnight trips. No refunds issued after that time. Effective 1/1/14, there is a $10 service charge for cancellation of each seat. Full refunds will be issued if the Department cancels a trip. Excursions include transportation on a luxury liner coach; tickets are not sold separately. Return times are approximations; actual return times may vary. Staff will make excursion reminder calls as a courtesy, if time permits, prior to scheduled trip. However, it is the participant s responsibility to be aware of the dates and times of excursions in which they are registered. For more information call: (909) 394-6290 Boarding the bus on time: Tour itinerary will be adhered to in order to ensure prompt departure and arrival times. In general, please arrive at least 15 minutes before every departure time. Individuals who are not at the boarding location at the specified times, both upon departure or return time, shall forfeit the cost of the trip and will be responsible for their own transportation arrangements and all related expenses. For Adult Excursions, participants will board bus 15 minutes prior to departure, in order of registration, and sit in preferred available seats. Bus seats will not be selected prior to boarding the bus. DEPARTURE AND RETURN INFORMATION Adult Excursions: Depart from and return to the west side of the CVS Pharmacy parking lot, unless otherwise noted. INFORMATION FOR ADULT EXCURSIONS San Dimas residents: Registration begins at 8 am at the Senior Citizen/Community Center, 201 East Bonita Avenue, on the date specified for each trip. Proof of residency is required. Each resident may register themselves and one guest per trip. Residency is not required for the guest of a San Dimas resident, but non-resident fees are applicable. Non-Residents: Registration begins at 8 am at the Senior Citizen/Community Center on the date specified for each trip. Resident/Non-Resident Mail-in Registration: No more waiting in lines. Register from the comfort of your home. Resident and Non- Resident mail-in registration is processed after the first day of resident/non-resident walk-in registration on the dates specified for each trip. Complete a registration form and you will receive a receipt via mail or email. Travel Pack: Each traveler receives one bag containing a beverage, light snack and candy as they board the bus. Medication: Tour personnel are not responsible for administering medication and may only assist by providing water. Therefore, participants must administer their own medication. Individuals are accountable for emergencies and consequences that arise as a direct result of their non-compliance to prescription directives. Please remember to take your medication! Request for Meal Accommodation Adult Excursions: Request must be made at the time of registration. The City of San Dimas Parks and Recreation Department makes every effort to offer vegetarian and vegan meals (V meal) on City sponsored excursions. Please know that the City cannot guarantee that every establishment will provide V meals or that vouchers issued will accommodate the purchase of V meals. The City will advertise when V meals are available but cannot guarantee the establishment s compliance with established vegetarian or vegan dietary guidelines. Upon arrival at the establishment it is responsibility of the participant to discuss with a representative of the establishment, V
meal ingredients, and come to agreement on the V meal option being served. Whenever possible the Department will advertise in advance the V meal option that is available. If the meal cost is included as part of the overall package, discounts are not given for individuals who choose not to eat the meal. It is the responsibility of the participant to notify staff at the time of registration of a V meal request. Disclaimer: Excursion information is correct and up-to-date as of the time of publishing. The Department reserves the right to change any information as necessary Activity Level Ranking: The definition of each activity level is listed here. If you have additional questions regarding a specific trip, please inquire prior to registration. Level 1: Easy activity level with light/minimal physical activity, no required stairs or walking may be at leisure. Level 2: Average physical activity. You should be able to climb stairs and tolerate light walking. Level 3: Moderate physical activity. Walking tour or walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces. Level 4: Intense physical activity. May require continuous walking or difficult access with stairs. Walking on uneven terrain or periods of standing. Extended excursions. Level 5: Very active physical activity. May include extensive walking, uneven or dusty terrain or high altitudes. Early or late hour activities. Participant should be physically fit to fully enjoy the excursion. (S) Special Recommendations/Requirements: Special clothing, footwear, gear, identification or luggage may be needed. See specific tour details for more information. At time of registration, please specify meal choice or any special accommodations you will need. Disabled Accommodations Available: Inquire with staff for special accommodations or specific needs at time of registration. Sites may or may not be wheelchair accessible, have special seating, or elevators. LIABILITY RELEASE STATEMENT I fully understand that my participation, or that of the minor in my custody as registered, in the above mentioned activity, presents exposure to the risk of personal injury, death or property damage. I hereby acknowledge that participation in this event/class is voluntary and agree to assume any such risks. I hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue the City of San Dimas, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers for any injury, death or damage to or loss of personal property arising out of, or in connection with, participation in the event/class from whatever cause, including the active or passive negligence of the City of San Dimas, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers or any other participants in the event/class. In consideration for being permitted to participate in the event/class, I hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, administrators, executors and assigns, that I shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of San Dimas from any and all claims, demands, actions or suits arising out of or in connection with my participation in the event/class. I also agree and acknowledge that participant may be photographed while participating, and release use of the photographs for reproduction in City-sponsored publications. I have carefully read this release, hold harmless and agree not to sue, and fully understand its contents. I am aware that it is a full release of all liability and sign it on my own free will. For more information, call: (909)394-6290
Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack, and $5.00 cash back with a privileges card. Try your luck at the luxurious Pala Casino Spa Resort near Temecula. Pala offers over 2,000 slot machines, 46 gaming tables and a unique non-smoking gaming area. When you are ready for a lunch break, you will have your choice from 6 restaurants, offering food for a variety of tastes and budgets. Everything from a delicious, extensive buffet, steak house, deli, Asian, pizza or café, the choice is yours to make! Meal: On your own. Monday, January 14 Bus #1-9:00am - 5:30pm Bus #2-9:30am - 6:00pm $20.50 San Dimas Residents, Senior Club Members $22.00 Non-Residents Resident Registration begins: Thursday, September 13 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, September 14 Special Notes: Must be at least 21 years of age. You will not be able to board the coach or enter the casino without a valid picture identification card. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Bus # 1 will depart San Dimas at 9am and return at 5:30pm. Bus #2 will depart San Dimas at 9:30am and return at approximately 6:30pm. Activity Level: 2 (See page 3 for activity level details) Last day to cancel is 1/3/19 4 Adult Excursions
Thursday, January 31 9:15am - 6:30pm $71.50 San Dimas Residents, Senior Club Members $73.00 Non-Residents Resident Registration begins: Thursday, September 20 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, September 21 Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack, lunch and show admission. Travel to the beautiful Lawrence Welk Resort Theatre in Escondido for a matinee performance of Mamma Mia and lunch. The fun, romantic comedy, Mamma Mia is sure entertain and leave you laughing! You may also visit the museum on site, which contains memorabilia highlighting the life and career of legendary bandleader, Lawrence Welk. In 1964, Welk took a drive in north county San Diego, planning to invest in a grove of orange trees. Instead, he bought a motel and golf course. He began staging shows there and over the years it expanded to become the iconic Welk Resort and Theatre. The theatre is known for producing award winning entertainment featuring top-notch actors, musicians and performers in popular Broadway-style musicals. Meal: 1) Pot roast, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, choice of soup or salad; 2) Chicken picatta, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, choice of soup or salad; 3) Teriyaki salmon with fruit chutney, wild rice, vegetable choice of soup or salad; 4) Vegetarian pasta with garlic bread, choice of soup or salad. Activity Level: 2 (See page 3 for activity level details) Last day to cancel is 1/22/19 Adult Excursions 5
Wednesday, February 20 10:00am - 5:00pm $33.00 San Dimas Residents, Senior Club Members $34.50 Non-Residents Resident Registration begins: Thursday, September 20 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, September 21 The next stop will be the Old Camelot Theatre for a matinee performance of Duets a musical tribute to Cher, Elton John, Liza Minnelli and Tom Jones. Duets pairs the talents of internationally acclaimed impersonators, singing your favorite songs live! Enjoy an afternoon of show-stopping numbers, amazing costumes and interactive entertainment. Meal: On your own. Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack and show admission. Take a trip to Palm Springs where your first stop will be the historic downtown area. Stroll Palm Canyon Drive for lunch and/or shopping on your own. Lined with tall palm trees and with the majestic Mount San Jacinto in the background, Palm Canyon Drive is the heart of Palm Springs. Activity Level: 3 (See page 3 for activity level details) Last day to cancel is 2/8/19 6 Adult Excursions
Wednesday, February 27 7:45am - 4:00pm $41.00 San Dimas Residents, Senior Club Members $42.50 Non-Residents Resident Registration begins: Thursday, September 27 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, September 28 Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack, admission, narrated tram tour and giraffe feeding. Spend a day in Palm Desert at the unique Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens, which focuses on educating visitors about the deserts of the world. Giraffes, mountain lions, zebras and cheetahs are just a few of the incredible animals that take you from Africa to North America. The botanical gardens include geographic replicas of areas as diverse as Baja California s Viscaino Desert and the exotic deserts of Madagascar. Your visit will include a 1-hour narrated tram tour and morning giraffe feeding. You can also explore the interactive Discovery Center, admire one of the largest G-scale model train displays, hike the nature trails, or pet the animals in the Petting Kraal. For lunch (on your own) there are two on-site cafés, The Thorn Tree Grill or Coyote Café. There are also picnic areas for visitors who may choose to bring their own food. Meal: On your own. Special notes: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire are recommended. Activity Level: 4 (See page 3 for activity level details) Last day to cancel is 2/15/19 Adult Excursions 7
Depart: Wednesday, March 13 at 9am Return: Friday, March 15 at 5pm $100.00 Double-Occupancy $135.00 Single-Occupancy Resident Registration begins: Thursday, September 27 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, September 28 Meal: 1 Breakfast Buffet and 1 Dinner Buffet Included. All other meals on your own. There will be a meal stop (on your own) in the Barstow area on the way to and from Laughlin. Special Notes: Must be at least 21 years of age. You will not be able to board the coach or enter the casino without a valid picture identification card. Activity Level: 4 (See page 3 for activity level details) Last day to cancel is 2/13/19 8 Adult Excursions Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack, room accommodations at the Edgewater Hotel for 2-nights, room tax, resort fee per room per night, roundtrip luggage handling, 1 breakfast buffet, 1 dinner buffet and a beverage voucher. Join us for a 3 day 2 night trip to the Edgewater Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. The Edgewater has over 60,000 square feet of gaming space with over 1,200 slots and video poker machines, table games, race and sports books and a keno lounge. Your stay will include 1 breakfast buffet, 1 dinner buffet and a beverage voucher. You may also choose from several on-site restaurants for dining on your own. Walk along the scenic Laughlin River Walk to explore the many other nearby casino resorts or just take in the view of the boats on the Colorado River.
Wednesday, March 27 8:30am - 5:30pm $25.50 San Dimas Residents, Senior Club Member $27.00 Non-Residents Resident Registration begins: Thursday, October 4 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, October 5 Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack, and two tour/admissions. Spend the day touring two scenic and historic locations. First, we will arrive at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks for a guided walking tour of the Japanese garden, French garden and water feature, Mission courtyard, Italian garden, English perennial and rose garden and so much more. Then we will travel to nearby Lakes of Thousand Oaks Mall for lunch (on your own). Meal: On your own. After lunch, our next stop will be the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas. Built in 1844, the Leonis Adobe is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the San Fernando Valley. It was occupied by the wealthy rancher, Miguel Leonis, until his death in 1889. By 1961, the adobe had fallen victim to vandalism and its owner applied for a permit to raze the structure and erect a supermarket in its place. Preservationists succeeded in having the adobe declared a Historic-Cultural Landmark (the first structure in Los Angeles receiving the designation) in 1962. Now, generations of visitors can step back in time and visualize life in early California. Special notes: This is a small group tour, limited to 30 participants. When registering, choose either 3/27 or 3/28. Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire suggested. Activity Level: 4 (See page 3 for activity level details) Last day to cancel is 3/15/19 Adult Excursions 9
Thursday, March 28 8:30am - 5:30pm $25.50 San Dimas Residents, Senior Club Members $27.00 Non-Residents Resident Registration begins: Thursday, October 4 Non-Resident Registration begins: Friday, October 5 Fee includes transportation on a luxury liner coach, driver gratuity, travel pack, and two tour/admissions. Spend the day touring two scenic and historic locations. First, we will arrive at Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks for a guided walking tour of the Japanese garden, French garden and water feature, Mission courtyard, Italian garden, English perennial and rose garden and so much more. Then we will travel to nearby Lakes of Thousand Oaks Mall for lunch (on your own). After lunch, our next stop will be the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas. Built in 1844, the Leonis Adobe is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the San Fernando Valley. It was occupied by the wealthy rancher, Miguel Leonis, until his death in 1889. By 1961, the adobe had fallen victim to vandalism and its owner applied for a permit to raze the structure and erect a supermarket in its place. Preservationists succeeded in having the adobe declared a Historic-Cultural Landmark (the first structure in Los Angeles receiving the designation) in 1962. Now, generations of visitors can step back in time and visualize life in early California. Meal: On your own. Special notes: This is a small group tour, limited to 30 participants. When registering, choose either 3/27 or 3/28. Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire suggested. Activity Level: 4 (See page 3 for activity level details) 10 Adult Excursions Last day to cancel is 3/18/19
San Dimas Senior Citizen/ Community Center 201 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas Activities for Adults age 50+ CHUCKWAGON LUNCH SOCIALS Special treats, raffles and activities during nutrition program. Limited space -pre-registration required. Call (909) 394-6298 from 9:30 am to 12:30pm to make a reservation. Proceeds benefit the San Dimas Senior Citizen Commission Foundation Featuring Fiesta Time September 13, 11 am Pumpkin Patch October 11, 11 am Friendsgiving November 8, 11am * LIVE MUSIC * GROUP DANCE LESSON * ITALIAN PASTA DINNER HAPPY HOUR MOCKTAIL SOCIAL Enjoy a refreshing mock tail and snacks with your friends at 3 pm on the second Thursday of every month. Welcome Fall September 13 Halloween Fun - October 11 Thanksgiving November 8 DINNER PARTIES Dinner, entertainment and raffles. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Thursday, October 11, 4:30 pm, $7 per person. Tickets on September 4. Limited space. 245 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas Tickets on sale now at the San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center, Recreation Center or City Hall $30 for persons 21 and older $20 for seniors 60 and over Adult Excursions 11
9th Annual Presented by the San Dimas Parks and Recreation Department, Bonita Avenue Merchants, San Dimas Festival of Arts and the San Dimas Historical Society. A Storybook Holiday Downtown 11:30am Downtown Bonita Avenue Between San Dimas Avenue & Cataract Avenue & Walker House 121 N. San Dimas Avenue 1:00pm - 5:00pm Rhoads Park at 5:30pm Corner of Monte Vista Avenue & Bonita Avenue For more information call the San Dimas Parks & Recreation Department at (909) 394-6230 or visit us at cityofsandimas.com Just provide four legal-size (4 x9.5 ), self-addressed and stamped envelopes. Receive the Trekker Guide at home! 4 Envelopes are good for an entire year. San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center 201 E. Bonita Ave. San Dimas, CA 91773