Gratuities It is common to tip the driver at the end of a bus trip. Standard tipping is $1 per person, per trip. This is only a recommendation and you are free to use your own tipping practices. The gratuity is not included in the cost of the trip. Transportation Travel We travel by coach equipped with a washroom on board. All of our trips depart from the Flower City Campus. We kindly ask that you park your car in the west parking lot while joining us for bus trips. Timing Please note all return times are approximate and will be subject to the weather and traffic conditions. Walking All trips have indicators informing you how much walking is involved on the trips. Registration Minimal or no walking Moderate walking Walking throughout the day You must register for bus trips. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We will not reserve tickets over the phone. Payment is required on the date you sign up for a bus trip. Payment Plan Option: Participants may pay for bus trips in two installments. Cancellation Procedures By the Seniors Recreation Centre: In the event that a trip must be cancelled due to insufficient registration, you will be notified by phone and a full refund will be issued to you in the manner that you paid. If you paid by cash you will receive a cheque. By the Participant: A partial refund (less a $10 administration fee) will be issued only if your place is filled by another person on the waiting list. Please note these changes must be done by a Recreation Programmer. Due to the limited number of tickets available for bus trips we ask that you return your receipt to the front desk where we can offer the space to someone on a waiting list. The booking of bus trips is planned carefully with our passengers requests and needs in mind. We are sure that you will agree that all of our trips are of terrific value. Happy travelling! The first installment (50%) must be paid at the time of registration and the second installment (50%) is due two weeks prior to the date of the bus trip. Spring & Summer Activities Guide 2018 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre 45
Travel A Day in St. Jacobs Welcome Spring with this scenic tour of St. Jacobs and the surrounding area. Our first stop will be the St. Jacobs Market for fresh produce and baked goods. We will then take a one-way ride on the Waterloo Central Railway to Elmira. A buffet lunch will follow at the Crossroads Family Restaurant. Our journey home will include a stop at Picard Peanuts for peanut samples and shopping. Date: Thursday, May 10 Time: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Fee: $86.00 Code: 904156 *Registration ends April 27 Niagara Casino Travel by luxury coach to downtown Niagara Falls and test your luck at the slots. $10 slot incentive included. PLEASE NOTE: FUTURE INCENTIVES ARE BASED ON PLAYER CARD SPENDING AMOUNT Date: Wednesday, May 23 Time: 8:45/9:00 am 5:30/5:45 pm Fee: $12.00 Must show valid Government issued photo I.D. Code: 896668 *Registration ends May 15 Take Me Out to the Ball Game Root, root, root for the home team! Cheer on the Blue Jays as they take on the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre. Registration price includes school bus transportation to and from the game and a 200 Level baseline ticket. Grand River Cruise Set sail on Caledonia s beautiful Grand River and enjoy a delicious three course roast beef lunch. Before the trip we will view a video presentation about the Grand River and enjoy a live performance by the Blazing Fiddles. On our trip home we will stop at the Dutch Mill Country Market for fresh baked goods and produce. Date: Tuesday, June 12 Time: 9:30 am 7:15 pm Fee: $96.00 Code: 899623 *Registration ends May 15 Fallsview Casino Travel by luxury coach to downtown Niagara Falls and test your luck at the slots. $10 slot incentive included. PLEASE NOTE: FUTURE INCENTIVES ARE BASED ON PLAYER CARD SPENDING AMOUNT Date: Wednesday, June 20 Time: 8:30 am 5:15 pm Fee: $13.00 Must show valid Government issued photo I.D. Code: 896670 *Registration ends June 12 Mennonite Lunch and Country Delights Take a trip to a simpler time and enjoy the pleasures of the country. We will first visit the Pootcorners Alpaca Farm in Palmerston, Ontario and then enjoy an authentic Mennonite lunch at Martha s. Our afternoon will begin with a buggy ride through the countryside and conclude with a visit to Mapleton s Organic Dairy Farm. Date: Friday, June 8 Time: 5:15 pm 10:30 pm/11:00 pm Fee: $75.00 Code: 897370 *Registration ends May 24 Date: Thursday, July 5 Time: 8:30 am 4:45 pm Fee: $77.00 Code: 899624 *Registration ends June 6 46 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Spring & Summer Activities Guide 2018
Casino Rama Travel by luxury coach to the Orillia Casino Rama for a five-hour visit. $15 slot play incentive included. Blue Heron Casino and White Feather Country Store Details to be determined. Travel Date: Wednesday, July 18 Time: 9:00 am 6:00 pm Fee: $15.00 Must show Government issued photo I.D. Code: 897060 *Registration ends July 10 Honey Why So Blue Satisfy your cravings with this sweet trip! The day will begin with a visit to Blueberry Hill Estates in St. Williams for a tour and tasting at the winery and blueberry farm. Lunch will follow at the Sparta House Tea Room and Restaurant. The afternoon will be spent enjoying a Honeybee presentation and tour at Clovermead Honey Shop and Farm. Date: Wednesday, August 8 Time: 8:00 am 6:30 pm Fee: $95.00 Code: 900345 *Registration ends July 17 Date: Monday, August 27 Time: TBA Fee: TBA Code: TBA Great Canadian Fiddle Show The Great Canadian Fiddle Show is Canada s kitchen party! This energetic show celebrates Canadian fiddling and step-dancing at its best! Featuring some of the top musicians in Canada, this show takes you on a musical journey of our country, performing some of the most popular fiddle styles of our nation. This show captivates audiences with passion, energy, and exuberance. Date: Wednesday, September 12 Time: 10:30 am 5:00 pm Fee: $124.00 Code: 901076 *Registration ends July 31 Spring & Summer Activities Guide 2018 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre 47
Mondays: 9:30 11:30 am Cardinal Choir (Auditorium) 1:00 pm Cards: Bid Euchre & Euchre (Auditorium) Tuesdays: 1:00 pm Shuffleboard (Gymnasium) Thursdays: 1:00 pm Bridge, Euchre and Cribbage (Auditorium) Darts (Auditorium) Crafts (Craft Room) Rummoli (Auditorium, 4 th Thursday of the month) Brampton Senior Citizens Club 106 Trips: Wednesday, May 16 British Beat 66 in Kitchener Cost $98 Wednesday, May 30 Motown: The Musical Cost $145 Wednesday, July 4 to Overnight Trip to Kingston & Gananoque Cost per person: Double Occupancy $325, Thursday, July 5 Triple Occupancy $310, Quad Occupancy $300, Single $405 Transportation, accommodations, sight-seeing cruise, The Buddy Holiday Story at the Springer Theatre. Brampton Senior Citizens Club 106 membership cost is $7 per calendar year. Membership Information: Mary Rogers 905.874.9429 Cardinal Choir: Margaret 905.450.9028 President: Laurie 905.453.7299 First Vice President: Janie 905.459.4764 Shuffleboard: Darlene 905.452.1083 Cribbage: Sandra 905.846.1866 Crafts: Sheila 905.495.3989 Rummoli: Janice 416.528.7930 Brampton Senior Citizens Council Brampton Senior Citizens Council (BSCC) was founded in 1975, in affiliation with the City of Brampton Recreation Division. The executive is made up of a president, vice-president, two directors, secretary and treasurer. These positions are elected by members and are all volunteers. The purpose of the club is to: Endeavour to improve the quality of life of our senior population Promote a solid base of communication between the various senior organizations, BSCC and various departments of City Council, as well as all other levels of government Maintain a higher profile in the community Provide workshops/seminars of interest to BSCC members At the present time, 70 clubs send two representatives to our monthly meetings, held the first Tuesday of the month. Four City Councillors usually attend these meetings, which are comprised of discussions on senior issues. For more information, contact Myrna Montrichard Adams, Senior Council President, at 905.796.1268. 48 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Spring & Summer Activities Guide 2018
Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre New features Open in Spring 2018! The Flower City Café is being expanded! Improvements will include: Seating for up to 100 people Enlarging the kitchen New, improved equipment Upgraded heating, cooling and lighting equipment The building s main entrance will also be rebuilt to offer the following enhancements: The Seniors Centre will continue to operate throughout construction, using an alternate entrance. A temporary café will be set up near the alternate entrance. The City will make every effort to ensure that the work will cause minimal disturbance. A more easily recognizable, formal entrance Improved accessibility An enclosed waiting area with seating New landscaping with casual outdoor seating areas Dedicated outdoor scooter parking brampton.ca
OPEN HOUSE Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Monday, August 13 12-3 pm 8870 McLaughlin Road at Queen Street 905.874.3500 Visit us and sample a variety of programs offered at our centre. Take a tour, view or participate in program demonstrations and meet the instructors. Entry is free and refreshments and door prizes will be available. Bring a friend! brampton.ca