"Gypsy" at Drury Lane Theatre

Weds. Feb 29, 2012;  $68 pp

Light Activity;  Waiting List

Begin the 2012 trip season with a visit to Oakbrook Terrace IL to enjoy a lovely lunch and see the Broadway classic "Gypsy" at the Drury Lane Theatre.  Price includes transportation, lunch and show ticket.

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 "Always.... Patsy Cline"

Weds. March 28, 2012;  $65 pp

Light Activity --  Waiting List

Join us for a trip to Theatre at the Center in Munster, IN for lunch and a show.  This fun musical play includes many of Patsy Cline's unforgettable hits -- 27 songs in all!  Price includes transportation, lunch and show ticket.

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 Branson Show Extravaganza!

April 22 - 28, 2012;  $565 pp/dbl occup.

$75 deposit; insurance available

Moderate Activity --  Waiting List

This will be a fun trip to the "Live Music Show Capital of the World."  Price includes motor coach transportation, 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in Branson, MO; 6 breakfasts and four dinners; and admission to 7 fabulous shows including The Jim Stafford Show, The Acrobats of China, and the Showboat Branson Belle.  Time for shopping, too, in both historic downtown Branson and the new Branson Landing complex.  This trip will fill quickly, so sign up now!

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Taste of Chicago Neighborhoods Tour

May 9, 2012;  $62 pp

Moderate Activity -- Waiting List

Always a fun and popular trip!  Visit three Chicago neighborhoods, learning about each one's history and attributes while noshing at a unique eatery in each area.  Time for some shopping in the neighborhoods visited is usually available.  Sign up early because this trip always sells out quickly.  Price includes transportation and all the meals.

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 Turkeyville Lunch & Show:

"Route 66"

June 28, 2012;  $52 pp

Light Activity -- Waiting List

A gang of rowdy Chicago service station attendants leave their snappy Texaco uniforms behind and head out on a westward-bound trip filled with music, dance and highway mischief.  This talented quartet of singing grease monkeys will entertain you with rock and pop music from the 1950's and 60's.  The sheer romance of highway travel is something that has virtually disappeared from the American scene.  Come with us for a wonderful turkey dinner and enjoy "Route 66" with all its gas-guzzling, tail-finned, gaudy neon and art deco glory.  Price includes transportation, lunch and show ticket.

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Quilt Gardens & Amish Acres

July 26, 2012;  $65 pp

Light Activity --  Filling Up!

Join us as we wend our way down to Nappanee, visiting several Quilt Garden and Mural sites along the way.  We will arrive in time for a wonderful Threshers' Meal at Amish Acres.  Enjoy some free time after lunch and then see the show "Hank Williams:  Lost Highway" in the Round Barn Theater before heading home.  Price includes transportation, lunch and show ticket.

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 Mystery Trip

August 23, 2012**;  $70 pp

Moderate Activity;  NEW LISTING

--Must be able to walk well--

We have traveled by bus, train & boat --  where are we off to this year?  One way to find out:  Join Us!  There's a line from a poem that might give you a hint:  "Listen my children and you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Paul Revere."

**  Note this is a different date from the one published in Feb. newsletter.  This is correct date.

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 Make Some Maine Memories

Sept. 9 - 14, 2012;  $598 pp dbl occup

$50 deposit; insurance available

Active Activity;  NEW LISTING!

 Join us as we visit the southern harbor areas of this beautiful state.  Price includes motorcoach transportation, 5 nights lodging, including 3 nights in Maine, 5 breakfasts, and 3 full course dinners including a "downeast" lobsterbake.  This trip features tours of Portland, Kennebunkport, Boothbay Harbor, a cruise of Casco Bay, and visits to "Eartha" and L.L. Bean outlet.  Sign up soon as this trip will fill quickly!

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Mackinac Island Grand Experience

Oct. 8 - 11, 2012;  $736 pp dbl occup

$200 Deposit; insurance available

Active Activity;  NEW LISTING!

Once again, we will travel north to spend a few wonderful autumn days at The Grand Hotel.  Price includes motorcoach and ferry transportation, 3 nights lodging at the Grand Hotel, 3 five-course dinners at the Grand, carriage tour of the Island, afternoon teas, a champagne reception, dancing and evening entertainment, and more!

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All Center trips are for 60+. For day trips, a $20 deposit is due AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION to hold your spot. Balances are due generally 1 month prior to trip. Deposit amounts for longer trips are usually more and the amounts are available at the front desk. MOST TRIPS FILL QUICKLY SO SIGN UP EARLY! If you require more than courtesy assistance, you MUST have a traveling companion. The Center Staff reserves the right to determine the level of activity AND the eligibility of an individual's ability to participate on each trip or one's need for assistance. PLEASE REMEMBER that all trips are based on time schedules. Out of courtesy, please follow all instructions as to where to meet and what time. Drop by the Center for flyers. If you must cancel, a refund will only be given if your spot can be filled. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process.