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Senior Services for South Sound Trips & Tours 222 Columbia ST NW Olympia, WA 98501 Destination Moon 360.586.6181 [email protected] Wednesday, July 31, 2019 www.SouthSoundSeniors.org Find out more about Trips & Tours at 360.586.6181, ext. 126 or visit www.SouthSoundSeniors.org. April TRIPS & TOURS www.SouthSoundSeniors.org Washington State Spring Fair [email protected] Friday, April 12, 2019 E 360.586.6181, Ext. 126

Shake off the winter blues and Reservation & Cancellation kickstart spring at the Washington The Trips and Tours staff act only as agents for trips and shall State Spring Fair. Although a little not be held responsible for any accidents, loss, or injuries that smaller and lot less crowded, the may occur. All passengers are covered by common carrier Spring version of Washington’s insurance. Trips and Tours does not accept liability for any largest fair, has everything you’ve carrier’s cancellation penalties. come to expect: livestock and agricultural expos, Senior Services reserves the right to refuse any person as a tour entertainment, arts and crafts, adorable baby animals, participant and expel anyone whose conduct is incompatible with the interest of the tour group. motor sports, midway games and rides and, of course, all our favorite fair foods. If it becomes necessary, Senior Services reserves the right to change the schedule without notice. $49/$59 Member/General Public Includes transportation, admission and snack. Cancellations and Refunds: Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. *Overnight trip cancellations are required 30 days prior to the departure date. Traveler's Tea *Day trips cancellations must be received 14 days prior to the departure date. May 14, 2019 @ 1 pm A $20 fee will be charged for all day trip cancellations. Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center $50 fee will apply to overnight trip cancellations.

Non-Refundable Late cancellations, ticketed events, and gift certificates are non- refundable.

If a trip is cancelled by Trips and Tours, a full refund will be made. Your refund check will be issued within two weeks.

Winter/Summer Cancellations On rare occasions, impassable roads due to snow or ice, or poor air conditions may cause cancellation of a trip. The safety of our clients is our priority. If a performance is cancelled or a motor is unable to transport, a credit will be given for a future trip. Activity Levels Step Into Nature #1: Beautiful Bainbridge Island D Wednesday, April 17, 2019 E Easy . Minimal walking, primarily flat surfaces. Bainbridge Island‘s charm, natural beauty, rural character and Moderate. Walking short distances and some standing. historical significance make it a wonderful destination. We start M Possibly uneven surfaces or a few stairs. No wheel chairs. our Step Into Nature series this year with an easy, but stunning More Difficult. Walking tours. Standing. Uneven 2-mile stroll through the Bloedel Reserve. Our guided tour of D surfaces, possibly one or more flights of stairs. No wheel the Reserve’s 150 acres will reveal a unique blend of natural chairs or walkers. woodlands and beautifully manicured gardens including a Trips and Tours are open to everyone 18 and older. We strive to ac- Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, a Reflection Pool, and the commodate people of all abilities. Individuals requiring assistance Bloedel’s former estate home. must provide their own caregiver. People in wheelchairs or electric scooters may be accommodated on some trips. Please notify our of- fice at 360.586.6181 at least 30 days before the trip to make arrange- After our tour we’ll drive ments for a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. into Winslow for lunch on your own. Choose Deposits from a variety of Your nonrefundable deposit reserves your space and restaurants near the constitutes acceptance of these terms and agreements. waterfront. After lunch, $20 for daytrips and $50 for overnight excursions. you’ll have a bit of time Payments to explore Winslow’s Final payments are due two weeks prior to trip and may be quaint shops before made by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard credit/debit card. our next stop at the Make checks payable to Senior Services and mail or deliver to: Museum of History. At the Senior Services for South Sound Attn: Trips Office Museum where we will meet our local guide, who will 222 Columbia Street NW educate us about Bainbridge Island History and lead us to the Olympia, WA 98501 Japanese-American Exclusion Memorial. The sinuous, curving Or pay online at: www.SouthSoundSeniors.org or with a credit/ Memorial Wall is built on the historic Eagledale Ferry dock debit card by phone. where the first 227 Japanese American island residents were banished from their homes to be placed in concentration camps Member Discount during WWII. Senior Services for South Sound is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- tion. Member discounts for trips range from $5-$20.

Trip Departures Olympia Senior Center: 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia. $84/$94 Member/General Public Lacey Community Center: 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey – turn Includes transportation, admission, tours and snacks. right at the roundabout and bear right into the parking lot. The Lunch on own. Senior Services bus will pick you up near the bathrooms. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 7:30 pm. Patsy Cline Tribute E Destination Moon E Saturday, April 27, 2019 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Patsy Cline was one of coun- Where were you on July 20, 1969? You can re-create that try music’s most beloved magical moment 50 years ago at Seattle’s Museum of Flight’s singers before her untimely special exhibition. Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission. death in 1963 at the age of The spacecraft flown 30. “Walkin’ After Mid- on humankind’s first night,” “I Fall to Pieces,” journey to the moon and “Crazy” are just a few is the centerpiece of of her most memorable this exhibition hits. Cline was one of the presented in most influential vocalists partnership with the of the 20th Century. Smithsonian Olympic Peninsula’s award-winning Institution. The vocalist, Amanda Lynn Bacon, will bring Cline’s most beloved exhibition takes you back with original Apollo 11-flown objects songs to life at the Auburn Ave Theatre for one night only. and unique artifacts from the Space Race. The Smithsonian’s Bacon began singing at age two and hasn’t stopped. Her love of exhibition is enhanced with The Museum of Flight’s own Space music shines with her powerful vocals and soulful harmonies. A Race displays with rare objects like a Soviet Sputnik satellite, Tribute to Patsy Cline is Bacon’s first solo show, and she has early cosmonaut spacesuit and the world’s only display of the been performing it with her band, Black Diamond Junction remains of the rocket engines that boosted Apollo missions to across the northwest to rave reviews for the past two years. the Moon. Also unique is a gallery about the contributions of Supper before the show is included at Crockett’s Public House Seattle-area industry, astronauts and engineers to the space in Puyallup, a treat in itself. program. Lunch is on your own at the Wing’s Café in the $99/$109 Member/General Public museum. A selection of sandwiches, salads and hot entrees are Includes transportation, concert, and meal. available. Departs OSC 3:00/LSC 3:30 pm. Returns apprx. 11:00 pm. $73/$80 Member/General Public Includes transportation and admission. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm.

Mamma at Tacoma Musical Playhouse E May Saturday, July 27, 2019 Step Into Nature #2: Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival D Over 54 million people all around the Saturday, May 4, 2019 world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor feel-good show! A mother. A estuary during their daughter. Three possible dads. And a migration northward. trip down the aisle you’ll never Coming from as far forget! Writer, Catherine Johnson’s, south as Argentina, these sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Arctic-bound shorebirds Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s are among the world’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men greatest migrants. Some from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 birds travel over 15,000 years ago. Tacoma Musical Playhouse is a northwest gem, and miles round trip! Our day starts with a hearty breakfast at the this is sure to be another popular trip. After the matinee Fishing Hole in Montesano. Our guided tour is a 1.5 mile performance we’ll dine at Mona’s Pasta and Pizza serving heap- roundtrip, walk along the Grays Harbor National Wildlife ing helpings of your favorite Italian entrees. Refuge’s Sandpiper Trail. The trail is mostly boardwalk and flat. $99/$109 Member/General Public Our expert guides will have spotting scopes to help get a better Includes transportation, show and supper. look at the birds, but you’ll want to bring your binoculars if you Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. have them. Expect to see Sandpipers, Dunlins, Blackbellied Plovers, Red Knots and possibly even Peregrine Falcon. After the hike you will have time to check out the birders market and other festival activities before heading home. $79/$89 Member/General Public Includes transportation, meal, guided walk, and snacks. Collectible, curiosities Departs LSC 7:30/OSC 8:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm. a, clothes and more at 510 Columbia ST SW. All your favorite fashions,

antiques and curiosities now in Open the same place! Tuesday - Saturday, Open at 510 Columbia St NW! 10am to 5pm. Visit Today! Portland Japanese Garden D Step Into Nature 4: Crystal Mountain Gondola & Hike Thursday, May 9, 2019 Friday, July 12, 2019 M

Last year, senior travelers loved the private tour of the Portland This nature trip is rated moderate and has options. We’re headed Japanese Garden nestled in Washington Park and with this tour to Crystal Mountain ski area for a summer time escapade. After scheduled later in the spring, we should have even more flowers a picturesque drive through the forests surrounding the venue, in bloom. A haven of we’ll take the enclosed gondola up to the summit for serenity and tranquility, it is breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding considered the most Cascades. On a clear day you can see the Northwest’s most authentic Japanese garden famous volcanic peaks such at Rainier, Adams and St. Helens. outside of Japan. In addition to experiencing the beauty Since we’ll be there and tranquility of the five at lunch time, you traditional gardens, the have several Cultural Village provides a options for lunch place where visitors can immerse themselves in traditional on your own. The Japanese arts through seasonal activities, performances, and Summit House demonstrations. Lunch is served at the Oregon Culinary restaurant has great Institute. Heralded for quality, farm-to-table ingredients, the food with Institute’s students will create, cook and serve us a three course, unbelievable views. Or enjoy fresh, local cuisine down below at fine dining meal. the Alpine Inn Restaurant. You could even bring your own $99/$109 Member/General Public picnic lunch and find a scenic spot to sit, eat and enjoy the Includes transportation, admission and lunch. views. Departs OSC 8:45/LSC 9:15 am. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. If you choose you can take a 60 minute guided interpretive walk at the summit. We will learn about local flora, wildlife, human history and the geologic processes which have shaped this unique alpine landscape. $83/$93 Member/General Public Includes transportation, and admission. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm.

July Cannabis Education Tour #2 E Saturday, May 18, 2019 Mariners vs. Oakland A’s M Sunday, July 7, 2019 What the heck are terpenes? What is CBD? And how is it Let us “Take you out to the ball different from THC? Join our game” as our Cannabis Education Tour and take on the Oakland A’s for an find out. You’ll get scoop on afternoon game. As usual, the growing cannabis we’ve got great seats in the 100 industry, the issues level and we’ll have our famous businesses face, and learn about the many trivia game for prizes and fun snacks on the ride up. medicinal and recreational products now available to consumers. We will visit a local cannabis laboratory where products are This year our Mariners look quite a bit different. General tested for potency and learn about the various chemical manager Jerry Dipoto pulled off nine trades in the offseason, components and what their properties are. With this transforming his roster once again. We know about all the information you will be able to read labels like a pro and choose departures like Cano, Cruz and Zunino. but let’s look at the the appropriate product for your medical or recreational needs. arrivals. After all the wheelin’ and dealin’, the Mariners have Next, our expert Step-On Guide will ride with us to Pacific added Edwin Encarnacion, Jay Bruce, Domingo Sant- County to visit a growing operation, greenhouses and na, Anthony Swarzak, Mallex Smith and Omar Narváez. They processing rooms. The trip also includes lunch at the Pitchwood should figure into the big-league lineup this year as should Alehouse, a stop at a cannabis retailer for shopping, and of rookie , Yusei Kikuchi. You’ll also recognize favorites, course, ice cream on the way home. NOTE: Valid ID required “King” Felix Hernandez, Kyle Seager and Dee Gordon on the on this tour. roster too! $89/$99 Member/General Public $99/$109 Member/General Public Includes transportation, tours, lunch and snack. Includes transportation, admission and snacks. Departs OSC 8:30LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. Departs OSC 10:00/LSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 6:30 pm.

Love the theater? Check out all these great theatrical experiences in this catalog! Seattle Center Choose Your Own Adventure D Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever M Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Sunday, June 23, 2019

Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do” following the Space The Seattle Storm are four- Needle’s multi-million dollar renovation. From an all-glass floor time WNBA champions and on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, with the re-signing of Crystal you’ll experience Langhorne and Mercedes Seattle as never before. Russell, they have their Step onto The Loupe, championship roster intact. the world’s first and Our seats at Alaska Airlines only rotating glass Arena are three or four rows up from the concourse, so you will floor, for never-before need to be able to negotiate a few stairs. Before the game we -seen views of the will fill up on Claim Jumpers’ brunch buffet that includes structure and the city. traditional breakfast items, an omelet bar, carving station, pastas, pizzas, American favorites and plenty of homemade desserts. The rest of the day, you are in charge of your adventure! You $87/$97 Member/General Public can venture out on your own or join up with some of your Includes transportation, meal and game tickets. fellow travelers and decide how you want to experience what Departs OSC 10:30/LSC 11:00 am. Returns apprx. 9:00 pm. Seattle Center has to offer. You might want to see the stunning Chihuly Garden and Glass, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Steel Magnolias at the Evergreen Playhouse E or experience the Pacific Science Center. No cost options Sunday, June 30, 2019 include people-watching at the many fountains and gardens at Centralia’s Evergreen Playhouse offers high quality community the Center or a visit to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation theater at a great price. Steel Magnolias is set in a beauty salon in Discovery Center. Louisiana, where the town’s most respected ladies come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee, the play moves You’ll have many options for your on-your-own lunch. The toward tragedy when a sudden death and the realization of Armory’s food court features fresh, local foods & beverages. their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underly- There are also food options at several of the Center’s attractions ing strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, such as Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant at MoPOP, the Collections the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and mar- Café at Chihuly Garden and the Atmos Café, located on the velously amiable company in good times and bad. We start our upper observation level of the Space Needle, features quick and trip at the ever popular Berry Fields Cafe, multiple winner of quintessential Pacific Northwest fare. the “best breakfast in Lewis County” award, but you can order lunch too, if you prefer. $88/$98 Member/General Public $75/$85 Member/General Public Includes transportation, Space Needle admission. Includes transportation, show and supper. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm. Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. Central Oregon Getaway D June Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20, 2019 Full Monty at Tacoma Musical Playhouse This meandering three day/two E Saturday, June 1, 2019 night tour through central Oregon balances planned Tacoma Musical Playhouse is one activities with free time, so you of our favorites because of the can create your own perfect high quality performances at great getaway. Our first day centers on prices. Adapted from the 1997 McMinneville with a farm to table film, The Full Monty tells the lunch experience, followed by a tasting of some of Yamhill story of six unemployed men, who decide to form a male County’s famed pinot noirs and other wines. Then you’ll have striptease act in order to gather enough money to get some free time to either visit the Evergreen Aviation & Space somewhere else in life and for main character, Gaz, to be able to Museum (admission not included) or break free to explore see his son. In preparing for the event, they find themselves downtown for shopping or another tasting. Later in Lincoln extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. After City we check into the beachfront Looking Glass Inn. There are the matinee performance we’ll dine at Boathouse 19, enjoying a several restaurants nearby and all the beach you could want for delicious supper while taking in the exceptional views from this an evening that is yours to do as you please. popular dockside restaurant.

Wednesday we start with breakfast at $99/$109 Member/General Public the hotel before driving to Newport for Includes transportation, show and supper. the better part of the day. We’ll start Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. with a stop at the Devil’s Punchbowl Park for some geological interest and time on the beach. A visit to Newport’s Oregon Coast Aquarium is included and then time to explore the waterfront. You’ll be back in Lincoln City for supper and sunset over the Pacific.

Thursday after breakfast we begin our trip up the scenic coast- line stopping along the way to take in the stunning scenery, visit Blue Heron French Cheese Company, and of course, Tillamook Cheese Factory. $359/$379 Member/General Public (ppdo) + $110 Single supplement. Includes transportation, five meals, wine tasting, aquarium and two nights lodging. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. Ed Hume Garden Tour & Windmill Nursery M vs. Nashville Sounds E Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Monday, June 10, 2019

Ed Hume, NW gardening icon Join us for a sunny day of started his highly successful , BBQ, sunshine and good family-owned and -operated seed times. Fast paced but a little more business in 1977. The Puyallup relaxed than the major league headquarters also is home to Ed games, the minors are a blast for Hume’s Educational Garden. The baseball fans of all ages. Join us to beautiful creation is comprised of see our home team, the Rainiers, a 14 specialty gardens. Tours are Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, take on the Nashville the famous garden guru himself. Sounds in Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. Our package includes a pregame BBQ buffet, beverages and indoor or outdoor seating, Next, we’ll stop at the Windmill Gardens, nestled within shops plus a suite attendant. We’ve got good seats, so bring a friend this nursery is a delight to stroll through in any season. We start and make a day of it. with lunch together in the Windmill Bistro then you are free to roam the display garden, nursery, visit the Pond Store, stop by $75/$80 Member/General Public the essential oil bar, or check out the Tea Madame Tea Shop. Includes transportation, reserved seating and food ticket Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. $73/$83 Member/General Public Includes transportation, tour, lunch and snack. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm.

Step Into Nature #3: Skookum Falls D Saturday, June 8, 2019 This the third and longest hike of the year. We will hike a 4-mile section of the Skookum Flats trail through lush forests along the White River. Rock formations known as the Palisades peek through at times and the some late spring wild flowers should be blooming. As the name suggests, the trail is mostly flat. The destination is Skookum Falls, a 250’ two-tiered waterfall, but we will take our time enjoying the journey. We start our day with a hearty

breakfast in Enumclaw and end at Wapiti Woolies for ice cream. $70/$80 Member/General Public Includes transportation, breakfast, hike and snack. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. Ed Hume Garden Tour & Windmill Nursery M Tacoma Rainiers vs. Nashville Sounds E Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Monday, June 10, 2019

Ed Hume, NW gardening icon Join us for a sunny day of started his highly successful baseball, BBQ, sunshine and good family-owned and -operated seed times. Fast paced but a little more business in 1977. The Puyallup relaxed than the major league headquarters also is home to Ed games, the minors are a blast for Hume’s Educational Garden. The baseball fans of all ages. Join us to beautiful creation is comprised of see our home team, the Rainiers, a 14 specialty gardens. Tours are Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, take on the Nashville the famous garden guru himself. Sounds in Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. Our package includes a pregame BBQ buffet, beverages and indoor or outdoor seating, Next, we’ll stop at the Windmill Gardens, nestled within shops plus a suite attendant. We’ve got good seats, so bring a friend this nursery is a delight to stroll through in any season. We start and make a day of it. with lunch together in the Windmill Bistro then you are free to roam the display garden, nursery, visit the Pond Store, stop by $75/$80 Member/General Public the essential oil bar, or check out the Tea Madame Tea Shop. Includes transportation, reserved seating and food ticket Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. $73/$83 Member/General Public Includes transportation, tour, lunch and snack. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm.

Step Into Nature #3: Skookum Falls D Saturday, June 8, 2019 This the third and longest hike of the year. We will hike a 4-mile section of the Skookum Flats trail through lush forests along the White River. Rock formations known as the Palisades peek through at times and the some late spring wild flowers should be blooming. As the name suggests, the trail is mostly flat. The destination is Skookum Falls, a 250’ two-tiered waterfall, but we will take our time enjoying the journey. We start our day with a hearty

breakfast in Enumclaw and end at Wapiti Woolies for ice cream. $70/$80 Member/General Public Includes transportation, breakfast, hike and snack. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. Central Oregon Getaway D June Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20, 2019 Full Monty at Tacoma Musical Playhouse This meandering three day/two E Saturday, June 1, 2019 night tour through central Oregon balances planned Tacoma Musical Playhouse is one activities with free time, so you of our favorites because of the can create your own perfect high quality performances at great getaway. Our first day centers on prices. Adapted from the 1997 McMinneville with a farm to table film, The Full Monty tells the lunch experience, followed by a tasting of some of Yamhill story of six unemployed men, who decide to form a male County’s famed pinot noirs and other wines. Then you’ll have striptease act in order to gather enough money to get some free time to either visit the Evergreen Aviation & Space somewhere else in life and for main character, Gaz, to be able to Museum (admission not included) or break free to explore see his son. In preparing for the event, they find themselves downtown for shopping or another tasting. Later in Lincoln extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. After City we check into the beachfront Looking Glass Inn. There are the matinee performance we’ll dine at Boathouse 19, enjoying a several restaurants nearby and all the beach you could want for delicious supper while taking in the exceptional views from this an evening that is yours to do as you please. popular dockside restaurant.

Wednesday we start with breakfast at $99/$109 Member/General Public the hotel before driving to Newport for Includes transportation, show and supper. the better part of the day. We’ll start Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. with a stop at the Devil’s Punchbowl Park for some geological interest and time on the beach. A visit to Newport’s Oregon Coast Aquarium is included and then time to explore the waterfront. You’ll be back in Lincoln City for supper and sunset over the Pacific.

Thursday after breakfast we begin our trip up the scenic coast- line stopping along the way to take in the stunning scenery, visit Blue Heron French Cheese Company, and of course, Tillamook Cheese Factory. $359/$379 Member/General Public (ppdo) + $110 Single supplement. Includes transportation, five meals, wine tasting, aquarium and two nights lodging. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. Seattle Center Choose Your Own Adventure D Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever M Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Sunday, June 23, 2019

Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do” following the Space The Seattle Storm are four- Needle’s multi-million dollar renovation. From an all-glass floor time WNBA champions and on the lower level to floor-to-ceiling glass on the upper level, with the re-signing of Crystal you’ll experience Langhorne and Mercedes Seattle as never before. Russell, they have their Step onto The Loupe, championship roster intact. the world’s first and Our seats at Alaska Airlines only rotating glass Arena are three or four rows up from the concourse, so you will floor, for never-before need to be able to negotiate a few stairs. Before the game we -seen views of the will fill up on Claim Jumpers’ brunch buffet that includes structure and the city. traditional breakfast items, an omelet bar, carving station, pastas, pizzas, American favorites and plenty of homemade desserts. The rest of the day, you are in charge of your adventure! You $87/$97 Member/General Public can venture out on your own or join up with some of your Includes transportation, meal and game tickets. fellow travelers and decide how you want to experience what Departs OSC 10:30/LSC 11:00 am. Returns apprx. 9:00 pm. Seattle Center has to offer. You might want to see the stunning Chihuly Garden and Glass, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Steel Magnolias at the Evergreen Playhouse E or experience the Pacific Science Center. No cost options Sunday, June 30, 2019 include people-watching at the many fountains and gardens at Centralia’s Evergreen Playhouse offers high quality community the Center or a visit to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation theater at a great price. Steel Magnolias is set in a beauty salon in Discovery Center. Louisiana, where the town’s most respected ladies come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee, the play moves You’ll have many options for your on-your-own lunch. The toward tragedy when a sudden death and the realization of Armory’s food court features fresh, local foods & beverages. their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underly- There are also food options at several of the Center’s attractions ing strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, such as Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant at MoPOP, the Collections the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and mar- Café at Chihuly Garden and the Atmos Café, located on the velously amiable company in good times and bad. We start our upper observation level of the Space Needle, features quick and trip at the ever popular Berry Fields Cafe, multiple winner of quintessential Pacific Northwest fare. the “best breakfast in Lewis County” award, but you can order lunch too, if you prefer. $88/$98 Member/General Public $75/$85 Member/General Public Includes transportation, Space Needle admission. Includes transportation, show and supper. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm. Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. July Cannabis Education Tour #2 E Saturday, May 18, 2019 Mariners vs. Oakland A’s M Sunday, July 7, 2019 What the heck are terpenes? What is CBD? And how is it Let us “Take you out to the ball different from THC? Join our game” as our Seattle Mariners Cannabis Education Tour and take on the Oakland A’s for an find out. You’ll get scoop on afternoon game. As usual, the growing cannabis we’ve got great seats in the 100 industry, the issues level and we’ll have our famous businesses face, and learn about the many trivia game for prizes and fun snacks on the ride up. medicinal and recreational products now available to consumers. We will visit a local cannabis laboratory where products are This year our Mariners look quite a bit different. General tested for potency and learn about the various chemical manager Jerry Dipoto pulled off nine trades in the offseason, components and what their properties are. With this transforming his roster once again. We know about all the information you will be able to read labels like a pro and choose departures like Cano, Cruz and Zunino. but let’s look at the the appropriate product for your medical or recreational needs. arrivals. After all the wheelin’ and dealin’, the Mariners have Next, our expert Step-On Guide will ride with us to Pacific added Edwin Encarnacion, Jay Bruce, Domingo Sant- County to visit a growing operation, greenhouses and na, Anthony Swarzak, Mallex Smith and Omar Narváez. They processing rooms. The trip also includes lunch at the Pitchwood should figure into the big-league lineup this year as should Alehouse, a stop at a cannabis retailer for shopping, and of rookie pitcher, Yusei Kikuchi. You’ll also recognize favorites, course, ice cream on the way home. NOTE: Valid ID required “King” Felix Hernandez, Kyle Seager and Dee Gordon on the on this tour. roster too! $89/$99 Member/General Public $99/$109 Member/General Public Includes transportation, tours, lunch and snack. Includes transportation, admission and snacks. Departs OSC 8:30LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. Departs OSC 10:00/LSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 6:30 pm.

Love the theater? Check out all these great theatrical experiences in this catalog! Portland Japanese Garden D Step Into Nature 4: Crystal Mountain Gondola & Hike Thursday, May 9, 2019 Friday, July 12, 2019 M

Last year, senior travelers loved the private tour of the Portland This nature trip is rated moderate and has options. We’re headed Japanese Garden nestled in Washington Park and with this tour to Crystal Mountain ski area for a summer time escapade. After scheduled later in the spring, we should have even more flowers a picturesque drive through the forests surrounding the venue, in bloom. A haven of we’ll take the enclosed gondola up to the summit for serenity and tranquility, it is breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding considered the most Cascades. On a clear day you can see the Northwest’s most authentic Japanese garden famous volcanic peaks such at Rainier, Adams and St. Helens. outside of Japan. In addition to experiencing the beauty Since we’ll be there and tranquility of the five at lunch time, you traditional gardens, the have several Cultural Village provides a options for lunch place where visitors can immerse themselves in traditional on your own. The Japanese arts through seasonal activities, performances, and Summit House demonstrations. Lunch is served at the Oregon Culinary restaurant has great Institute. Heralded for quality, farm-to-table ingredients, the food with Institute’s students will create, cook and serve us a three course, unbelievable views. Or enjoy fresh, local cuisine down below at fine dining meal. the Alpine Inn Restaurant. You could even bring your own $99/$109 Member/General Public picnic lunch and find a scenic spot to sit, eat and enjoy the Includes transportation, admission and lunch. views. Departs OSC 8:45/LSC 9:15 am. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. If you choose you can take a 60 minute guided interpretive walk at the summit. We will learn about local flora, wildlife, human history and the geologic processes which have shaped this unique alpine landscape. $83/$93 Member/General Public Includes transportation, and admission. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm.

Mamma at Tacoma Musical Playhouse E May Saturday, July 27, 2019 Step Into Nature #2: Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival D Over 54 million people all around the Saturday, May 4, 2019 world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor feel-good show! A mother. A estuary during their daughter. Three possible dads. And a migration northward. trip down the aisle you’ll never Coming from as far forget! Writer, Catherine Johnson’s, south as Argentina, these sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Arctic-bound shorebirds Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s are among the world’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men greatest migrants. Some from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 birds travel over 15,000 years ago. Tacoma Musical Playhouse is a northwest gem, and miles round trip! Our day starts with a hearty breakfast at the this is sure to be another popular trip. After the matinee Fishing Hole in Montesano. Our guided tour is a 1.5 mile performance we’ll dine at Mona’s Pasta and Pizza serving heap- roundtrip, walk along the Grays Harbor National Wildlife ing helpings of your favorite Italian entrees. Refuge’s Sandpiper Trail. The trail is mostly boardwalk and flat. $99/$109 Member/General Public Our expert guides will have spotting scopes to help get a better Includes transportation, show and supper. look at the birds, but you’ll want to bring your binoculars if you Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. have them. Expect to see Sandpipers, Dunlins, Blackbellied Plovers, Red Knots and possibly even Peregrine Falcon. After the hike you will have time to check out the birders market and other festival activities before heading home. $79/$89 Member/General Public Includes transportation, meal, guided walk, and snacks. Collectible, curiosities Departs LSC 7:30/OSC 8:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm. a, clothes and more at 510 Columbia ST SW. All your favorite fashions,

antiques and curiosities now in Open the same place! Tuesday - Saturday, Open at 510 Columbia St NW! 10am to 5pm. Visit Today! Patsy Cline Tribute E Destination Moon E Saturday, April 27, 2019 Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Patsy Cline was one of coun- Where were you on July 20, 1969? You can re-create that try music’s most beloved magical moment 50 years ago at Seattle’s Museum of Flight’s singers before her untimely special exhibition. Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission. death in 1963 at the age of The spacecraft flown 30. “Walkin’ After Mid- on humankind’s first night,” “I Fall to Pieces,” journey to the moon and “Crazy” are just a few is the centerpiece of of her most memorable this exhibition hits. Cline was one of the presented in most influential vocalists partnership with the of the 20th Century. Smithsonian Olympic Peninsula’s award-winning Institution. The vocalist, Amanda Lynn Bacon, will bring Cline’s most beloved exhibition takes you back with original Apollo 11-flown objects songs to life at the Auburn Ave Theatre for one night only. and unique artifacts from the Space Race. The Smithsonian’s Bacon began singing at age two and hasn’t stopped. Her love of exhibition is enhanced with The Museum of Flight’s own Space music shines with her powerful vocals and soulful harmonies. A Race displays with rare objects like a Soviet Sputnik satellite, Tribute to Patsy Cline is Bacon’s first solo show, and she has early cosmonaut spacesuit and the world’s only display of the been performing it with her band, Black Diamond Junction remains of the rocket engines that boosted Apollo missions to across the northwest to rave reviews for the past two years. the Moon. Also unique is a gallery about the contributions of Supper before the show is included at Crockett’s Public House Seattle-area industry, astronauts and engineers to the space in Puyallup, a treat in itself. program. Lunch is on your own at the Wing’s Café in the $99/$109 Member/General Public museum. A selection of sandwiches, salads and hot entrees are Includes transportation, concert, and meal. available. Departs OSC 3:00/LSC 3:30 pm. Returns apprx. 11:00 pm. $73/$80 Member/General Public Includes transportation and admission. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm.

Activity Levels Step Into Nature #1: Beautiful Bainbridge Island D Wednesday, April 17, 2019 E Easy . Minimal walking, primarily flat surfaces. Bainbridge Island‘s charm, natural beauty, rural character and Moderate. Walking short distances and some standing. historical significance make it a wonderful destination. We start M Possibly uneven surfaces or a few stairs. No wheel chairs. our Step Into Nature series this year with an easy, but stunning More Difficult. Walking tours. Standing. Uneven 2-mile stroll through the Bloedel Reserve. Our guided tour of D surfaces, possibly one or more flights of stairs. No wheel the Reserve’s 150 acres will reveal a unique blend of natural chairs or walkers. woodlands and beautifully manicured gardens including a Trips and Tours are open to everyone 18 and older. We strive to ac- Japanese Garden, a Moss Garden, a Reflection Pool, and the commodate people of all abilities. Individuals requiring assistance Bloedel’s former estate home. must provide their own caregiver. People in wheelchairs or electric scooters may be accommodated on some trips. Please notify our of- fice at 360.586.6181 at least 30 days before the trip to make arrange- After our tour we’ll drive ments for a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. into Winslow for lunch on your own. Choose Deposits from a variety of Your nonrefundable deposit reserves your space and restaurants near the constitutes acceptance of these terms and agreements. waterfront. After lunch, $20 for daytrips and $50 for overnight excursions. you’ll have a bit of time Payments to explore Winslow’s Final payments are due two weeks prior to trip and may be quaint shops before made by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard credit/debit card. our next stop at the Make checks payable to Senior Services and mail or deliver to: Museum of History. At the Senior Services for South Sound Attn: Trips Office Museum where we will meet our local guide, who will 222 Columbia Street NW educate us about Bainbridge Island History and lead us to the Olympia, WA 98501 Japanese-American Exclusion Memorial. The sinuous, curving Or pay online at: www.SouthSoundSeniors.org or with a credit/ Memorial Wall is built on the historic Eagledale Ferry dock debit card by phone. where the first 227 Japanese American island residents were banished from their homes to be placed in concentration camps Member Discount during WWII. Senior Services for South Sound is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- tion. Member discounts for trips range from $5-$20.

Trip Departures Olympia Senior Center: 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia. $84/$94 Member/General Public Lacey Community Center: 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey – turn Includes transportation, admission, tours and snacks. right at the roundabout and bear right into the parking lot. The Lunch on own. Senior Services bus will pick you up near the bathrooms. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 7:30 pm. April TRIPS & TOURS www.SouthSoundSeniors.org Washington State Spring Fair [email protected] Friday, April 12, 2019 E 360.586.6181, Ext. 126

Shake off the winter blues and Reservation & Cancellation kickstart spring at the Washington The Trips and Tours staff act only as agents for trips and shall State Spring Fair. Although a little not be held responsible for any accidents, loss, or injuries that smaller and lot less crowded, the may occur. All passengers are covered by common carrier Spring version of Washington’s insurance. Trips and Tours does not accept liability for any largest fair, has everything you’ve carrier’s cancellation penalties. come to expect: livestock and agricultural expos, Senior Services reserves the right to refuse any person as a tour entertainment, arts and crafts, adorable baby animals, participant and expel anyone whose conduct is incompatible with the interest of the tour group. motor sports, midway games and rides and, of course, all our favorite fair foods. If it becomes necessary, Senior Services reserves the right to change the schedule without notice. $49/$59 Member/General Public Includes transportation, admission and snack. Cancellations and Refunds: Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. *Overnight trip cancellations are required 30 days prior to the departure date. Traveler's Tea *Day trips cancellations must be received 14 days prior to the departure date. May 14, 2019 @ 1 pm A $20 fee will be charged for all day trip cancellations. Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center $50 fee will apply to overnight trip cancellations.

Non-Refundable Late cancellations, ticketed events, and gift certificates are non- refundable.

If a trip is cancelled by Trips and Tours, a full refund will be made. Your refund check will be issued within two weeks.

Winter/Summer Cancellations On rare occasions, impassable roads due to snow or ice, or poor air conditions may cause cancellation of a trip. The safety of our clients is our priority. If a performance is cancelled or a motor coach is unable to transport, a credit will be given for a future trip. Watch for these other upcoming trips!

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Senior Services for South Sound Trips & Tours 222 Columbia ST NW Olympia, WA 98501 Destination Moon 360.586.6181 [email protected] Wednesday, July 31, 2019 www.SouthSoundSeniors.org Find out more about Trips & Tours at 360.586.6181, ext. 126 or visit www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.