November Activity Highlights

Sat 1 The New York Metropolitan Opera performs Bizet’s Carmen with Anita Rachvelishvili singing her signature role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress. Aleksandrs Antonenko plays her desperate lover, the soldier Don José, and Ildar Abdrazakov is the swaggering bullfighter, Escamillo, who comes between them. Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the irresistible score. Approximate running time 3 hrs 40 min at Century Theater, Capital Mall (broadcast LIVE). Sign up at Activity Desk; Cost includes ticket and transportation. $25.00, BL 9:15AM. Sat 1 Traditions Café presents Allie Farris from Nashville. Allie has a strong following as a singer and songwriter; she will be joined by a fine local trio headed by singer songwriter Terry Holder. Sign up at the Activity Desk, Dine no-host before the 8:00PM show. $18.00, BL 6:15PM. Sun 2 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS – TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR (FALL BACK) Sun 2 Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) presents Fall Concert. The Conservatory Orchestra will present Weber’s Overture from the opera Oberon, Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 featuring Nolan Welch, and Grieg’s music from the Peer Gynt Suites. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. Post Date 10/19. $3.00, BL 3:15PM. Mon 3 LIR Video-Dutch Art Masters – Rembrandt 1650’s & Last Years - In the final two lectures of this extraordinary Teaching Co. series, the deepening emotional level of Rembrandt’s work and the life like quality of his last decade’s artistry demonstrates why Dutch Art, of this time period, is considered a golden age. 1:30PM-2:00PM, PAT. Mon 3 Lucky Eagle Casino (Rochester) – Monday is Senior Day; stop by customer service to pick up your free coupon book full of discounts and free items, such as a $5.00 slot play ticket. Posted 10/20 $3.00, BL 10:00AM. Mon 3 Botanical Watercolor Painting Class with Panorama resident and instructor Judy Howard. This 2-session class (2nd class Nov 10th) you will paint a Christmas cactus. This class for beginners or experienced painters wanting to learn about botanical illustration. Bring a blooming cactus. All other supplies included. Class limited to 12. Sign up at the Activity Desk and pay by personal check only (payable to Judy Howard )$20.00, 10:00AM-12:00PM, QAS. Mon 3 Monday Night Program presents Red and Ruby - Who are Red & Ruby? They’re the duo of vocalist LaVon Hardison and swing guitarist Vince Brown, who team up on special occasions for a spirited romp through the roots of swing, jazz, and blues in the 1930s, 40s, and beyond. Fun, quirky music that will leave you feeling good about yourself and make the world seem just a bit more pleasant to deal with. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle from CK, Q, and CH. 7:00PM, PAT. Tue 4 GENERAL ELECTION DAY Tue 4 The Karpeles Manuscript Library (Tacoma) is the world’s largest private holding of important original manuscripts and documents. The archives include Literature, Science, Religion, History and Art. The library has exhibits of original papers of historic importance on a three month rotation. No-Host Lunch at The Matador where old world Mexico meets Texas saloon. Sign up at the Activity Desk $14.00, BL 10:00AM. Tue 4 Watercolor Painting with Anita Ellison- Working with a photo and with color advice steps, Anita will guide you through a watercolor experience. Open to all levels of experience, focus will be on building confidence with water colors. Bring your own materials and/or pick up a materials list at sign up. This is a 4-session class held on every Tuesday in November Nov 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th) Sign up at activity desk and pay by personal check only (payable to Anita Allison). $40.00, 10:00AM- 12:00PM, QAS. Tue 4 Audio CD – Understanding Great Music presents Beethoven’s String Quartets – Residents have been enjoying the marvel of Beethoven’s masterpieces for string instruments. Join us and find out why! Bring a bag lunch. 11:00AM-12:30PM, PAL. Tue 4 Jamming with Strings – Bring a musical instrument or just sing-a-long! 3:30PM-5:00PM, PAG. Wed 5 Hymn Sing- Join the joyful singers for a no-host breakfast and Christian fellowship every 1st Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact Mary 5126 or Marylou 5184. 9:30AM, GR. Wed 5 Lunch At Its Best… South Bay Pub. Sign up on the bulletin board began 10/22 $3.00, 11:30AM. Wed 5 Learning In Retirement (LIR) Series - Author Les Eldridge presents Confederates on the Northwest Coast. In the decade prior to our Civil War, “filibusters” (freebooter adventurers with their own private armies) funded by Southern slaveholder interests, tried to conquer governments in Mexico’s State of Sonora, Nicaragua and Cuba. As the war started, these interests formed secret Rebel societies in California, Oregon, Washington Territory and Victoria, B.C. 1:30PM, PAT. Thu 6 Veteran’s Memorial Museum (They Shall Not Be Forgotten) in Chehalis features a 9,000 square feet main gallery with 85 display cases and hundreds of displays honoring our veterans. The museum features a military history reference library with thousands of volumes. No-Host Lunch at Jeremy’s Farm To Table where Chef Paul is dedicated to cooking and serving you only the freshest and tastiest lunch you’ve ever had. $20.00, BL 10:00AM. Thu 6 Doc Martin – Continuing this outstanding TV series about a brilliant but anti-social Doctor in a small town filled with eccentric characters. 2:30PM-4:30PM, PAT. Fri 7 Community Wellness Lecture Series presents Fall Prevention in the Home with Chris Henderson, Physical Therapist. Learn how to stabilize your body to prevent injury and receive a free balance assessment. Call reception desk for your seat on the 9:15AM shuttle from Q and CH. Free, 10:00AM, CK. Fri 7 The Play’s the Thing – Encore Performance! The Vintage Players, a Division of Salmon Tree Productions have been rehearsing for months to present readings for you from great writers of the stage and screen. This month enjoy A Few Good Men, The Manchurian Candidate, The Lion in Winter, The Matchmaker, A Thousand Clowns, Mating Season of Flying Monkeys, Laughing Wild, A Delicate Balance, Dracula, and Who’s On First? Adult Themes, Strong Language - 1:30PM- 3:30PM, PAT. Fri 7 Washington Center of the Performing Arts presents Michael Kaeshammer. German born, Canadian raised pianist and singer performs his singular sound of pop-tinged jazz. Noted for his dazzling showmanship; this boogie-woogie pianist is best known as a must-see live act. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. Post Date 10/24. $3.00, BL 6:45PM. Sat 8 Pacific Northwest Ballet presents Director’s Choice - Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s critically-acclaimed signature piece, Before After, a PNB premiere, unmasks the turmoil just before a relationship ends. David Dawson’s breathtaking, hyper-extended A Million Kisses to My Skin references the intoxicating bliss dancers experience while performing. Rassemblement, Nacho Duato’s poignant work set to slave songs by Haitian artist Toto Bissainthe, and the world premiere of Debonair by New York City Ballet’s rising dancer/choreographer Justin Peck. Check if there are available seats on the bus prior to purchasing a ballet ticket. Call PNW Ballet for tickets at 206-441-2424. Prices Vary, BL 11:00AM. Sat 8 Abbey Church Events presents Tao Lin on piano. Events are not ticketed and seating is generally unreserved. A freewill offering in support of Abbey Church Events is suggested. Post Date 10/24, $3.00, BL 7:00PM. Sat 8 Saturday Night at the Movies presents Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) starring Hugh Grant. Join us for this heartfelt, funny journey with a group of friends, as they find love and commit to what matters most in life. Rated R for language and some sexuality. 7:00PM-9:00PM, PAT. Sun 9 White River Valley Museum (Auburn) presents Sole Obsession. Sole Obsession presents a range of dressy footwear, spanning from 1910 to 2010, and reflects upon the dramatic changes experienced by the women who wore them. Over one hundred pairs of shoes from regional museums and private collections will be displayed with examples of women’s cocktail and party apparel from the Museum’s collection. $20.00, BL 1:00PM. Sun 9 Olympia Symphony presents Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo? This program focuses on the play Romeo and Juliet (completed in 1595), and the young “star-crossed lovers” from feuding Italian families. The Overture to Bellini’s rarely-produced opera I Capuleti and Montecchi opens this concert. Romeo and Juliet inspired West Side Story, and the “Symphonic Dances” concert- hall work that Leonard Bernstein crafted from the full Broadway has become one of the most treasured pieces of American orchestral music. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. Post Date 10/24. $3.00, BL 6:15PM. Mon 10 All Fitness Classes Start Today. All fitness classes sponsored by the Aquatic Center will start today and will end on November 21 for our short holiday session. Fitness Class schedules are available for pick up in Pan Hall or the Aquatic Center. Call 7772 to register or for more information. Mon 10 Bellevue Square Mall – Experience the exciting variety of 250 world-class retail brands and dozens of fine dining choices, such as, Diane von Furstenberg, Hugo Boss, Nordstrom, Tommy Bahamas, P.F. Changs, and Daniel’s Broiler. No- host meal. $20.00, BL 9:30AM, re-board 2:30PM. Mon 10 Monday’s Mystery Movie presents Double Indemnity (1944), starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck. An insurance rep lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses an insurance investigator’s suspicions. 1:30PM- 3:15PM, PAT. Mon 10 Emmy Nominated Video: All Star Orchestra – Gerard Schwarz Conducts! This episode presents Mahler’s Love, Sorrow and Transcendence; Rückert-Lieder’s Songs from Latter Days with soloist Nancy Maultsby; Totenfeier’s Funeral Rites (1st movement from Symphony No. 2); Augusta Read Thomas’ Of Paradise and Light; and Bernard Rands’s Adieu - 7:00PM- 8:15PM, PAT. Tue 11 VETERANS DAY ~ THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVED! WE ARE THE HOME OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. The Aquatic Center is open today. All Fitness classes will be held on schedule. Tue 11 Veteran’s Day Film Festival – All day long movies will be played representing each branch of service in the United States military. We start the film festival at 9:00am with Twelve O’Clock High (Air Force); then 11:30am with M*A*S*H (Army); 1:30pm showing The Guardian (Coast Guard); 4:00 pm with Mr. Roberts (Navy); and finishing the festival at 6:30 pm with Flags of Our Fathers (Marines). Every Veteran that attends a movie will receive a “thank you” gift bag. 9:00AM-9:00PM, PAT. Wed 12 Birthday Dinner tickets on sale today and tomorrow (11/13); remember tickets are available for non-birthday guests as well! (Advance tickets are required for Birthday Dinner on Thursday, November 20). Questions, call Ruth - 5786. $17.01 per person, 9:30AM-12:00PM, Pan Hall. Wed 12 New Horizon Band - Armed Forces Concert- Please join this 75-piece band in their Salute to Veterans. This is a free, one hour concert at the Washington Land Yacht Harbor; concert starts at 10:00am. Post 10/29 $3.00, BL 9:15AM. Wed 12 Garments on the Go – Shop for the latest holiday fashions and fall clearance items. 11:00AM to 3:30PM, QA. Wed 12 Learning In Retirement (LIR) Series - Washington Stat Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken presents My Hanford; a Personal History. Hanford is currently embroiled in the world’s largest environmental cleanup, which includes the problematic construction of a $12.2 billion waste treatment plant. The site is burdened with an aging work force, a history of secrecy and a reputation for punishing whistleblowers. Engineer-turned-poet, Kathleen Flenniken, will present a personal take on the history of her hometown, Richland, and on the Hanford nuclear site where both she and her father worked. 1:30PM, PAT. Thu 13 Washington State History Museum (Tacoma) - Telling the story of Washington’s history includes highlighting the characters and events that have affected the growth of our area. From the tale of women’s suffrage to the mystery of D.B. Cooper, the Washington State History Museum provides in-depth exhibitions such as, Seeds of Victory: Posters of the Great War; Pomp and Circumstance: Elaborate Garments from Cradle to Grave; and a 1,800 square foot model railroad depicting the lines from Point Defiance Park to Stampede Pass. No-Host Lunch, Old Spaghetti Factory. $22.00, BL 9:30AM. Thu 13 Little Musicians Piano Recital - Ten students will perform two songs each. The group has both beginning students and advance students; so there will be a wide range of talent and musical selections. The students performed here last year and had an amazing experience. Please join us in concert and support young talent, 7:00PM, QA. Fri 14 Movie Mystery – Agatha Christie’s Evil Under the Sun (1982) Trying to find how a millionaire wound up with a phony diamond brings Hercule Poirot to an exclusive island resort frequented by the rich and famous. When a murder is committed, everyone has an alibi. 1:30PM-3:30PM, PAT. Fri 14 The Crisis Clinic’s Annual “Answer the Call” Dinner and Auction at The Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Guest Speaker is George Freeman, PhD of the Evergreen State College and the emcee is Jerry Farmer of 94.5 Roxy’s FM. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. $65 a ticket; please call Ann Berry at 5219 for tickets by November 5th. Post Date 10/20. $3.00, BL 5:15PM. Fri 14 KPAN Players presents Salute to the 50’s – We pay tribute to the 50’s. You were there! Look back at poodle skirts, Elvis, Ed Sullivan, Dragnet, Ozzie & Harriet, Leave It To Beaver, I Love Lucy, Edward R. Murrow, Dick Clark, hula hoops, slang expressions, and the birth of rock ‘n roll…and all singing, dancing, musical radio and TV extravaganza that celebrates that golden decade. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle from CK, Q, and CH. 7:00PM-9:15PM, PAT. Sat 15 KPAN Players presents Salute to the 50’s (Encore Performance). Call reception desk for your seat on the 1:15PM shuttle from CK, Q, and CH. 2:00PM-4:15PM, PAT. Sat 15 Northwest Sinfonietta performs Wolfgang at the Gates at the Rialto Theater in Tacoma. Local phenomenon Julian Schwarz returns to our stage for a reprise performance of Samuel Jones’ cello concerto. We will also celebrate the 300th anniversary of the great Viennese composer Christoph Gluck with music from Orfeo ed Euridice. Sign up at the Activity Desk by October 31st. $54.00, BL 5:30PM. Sat 15 Traditions Café presents Woman of Heart and Mind: Joni Mitchell Tribute Show; this show has captivated sold-out audiences, bringing together some of Portland’s finest musicians to pay tribute to Joni Mitchell and her 70 glorious years (and counting) on this planet making music. Sign up at the Activity Desk, Dine no-host before the 8:00PM show. $18.00, BL 6:15PM. Sat 15 Washington Center of the Performing Arts presents The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. The unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets will be showcased. Each of the show’s 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal shelters. Now, they love to show off onstage - by performing a variety of stunts and skits. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. Post Date 10/31. $3.00, BL 6:15PM. Sun 16 Sunday Drive and Lunch at Alderbrook Resort - (back by popular demand) Taste Executive Chef Lucas Sautter savory, high-quality dishes featuring locally harvested seafood and seasonal produce. Enjoy a beautiful view of the lake while you dine. No-host lunch. Post 10/31 $3.00, BL 12:30PM. Mon 17 Capital Mall and Promenade shopping. Post Date 11/3. $3.00, BL 11:00AM, returns 2:30PM. Mon 17 Readers Theatre presents Still Life with Nudes. This play will be read by Panorama Readers Theatre members about high spirited seniors that stage a sit in at an art gallery. 1:30PM, QA. Mon 17 Monday Night Program presents Puget Sounders Barbershop Chorus - The Barbershop Chorus blends voices in a cappella harmony! Under the direction of Bob Hart, come listen to this great American tradition of singing. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle from CK, Q, and CH. 7:00PM, PAT. Tue 18 Asian Art Museum and Volunteer Park (Seattle) - Asian Art Museum features Ai Weiwei: Colored Vases; Mughal Paintings: art produced in India (1526–1857), and Chen Shaoxiong: Ink History and Ink Media, over 150 ink drawings of historic photos of major events in China from 1909 to 2009. Volunteer Park is the home of the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the Conservatory, and the historic Water Tower. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers of Central Park fame, the park has numerous walking paths, a reservoir and a beautiful view of downtown Seattle. No-host lunch at Monsoon’s. $25.00, BL 9:30AM. Tue 18 Birthday Dinner Tickets Sales today; remember tickets are available for non-birthday guests as well! (Advance tickets are required for Birthday Dinner on Thursday, November 20th) Questions, call Ruth - 5786. $17.01 per person, 9:30AM- 11:30AM, Pan Hall. Tue 18 Tuesday Afternoon Movie presents the romantic comedy Last Chance Harvey (2008) starring Dustin Hoffman. In London for his daughter’s wedding, a rumpled man finds his romantic spirits lifted by a new woman in his life. 1:30-3:15PM, PAT. Wed 19 Lunch At Its Best… Red Lobster. Sign up on the bulletin board begins 11/5. $3.00, 11:00AM. Wed 19 Arm Chair Travel presents the Columbia River Water Trail. Join writer and adventurer Charlotte Austin speak about her kayaking adventure, a 146-mile journey, between the Bonneville Dam and the Pacific Ocean. She camped on uninhabited islands, retraced the path of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and raised awareness for Ecotrust, an environmental nonprofit. Charlotte Austin (daughter of Panorama resident Jane Barry) is a writer, adventurer, and mountain guide. Her work has appeared in Seattle Met, Blue Water Sailing, and Alpinist. 1:30PM, PAT. Thu 20 New Resident Orientation. Join Fitness Coordinator Melissa Thoemke as she takes you on a tour of the Aquatic and Fitness Center, shows you how to use the equipment, talks about fitness classes and answers any and all of your questions about using the Aquatic Center. Meet in the front lobby of the Aquatic and Fitness center. The orientation is free, sign up by calling 7772. 1:00PM, AFC. Thu 20 Bowling at Aztec Lanes… have fun with your friends bowling on a cold fall afternoon. Cost is $3.75 for ten frames and $2.00 for shoe rental. Sign up on the bulletin board begins 11/6. $3.00 BL 2:00PM, reboards at 4:00PM. Thu 20 Foyle’s War – Eagle Day, Season I, Episode 4 - During the London Air Raids, a local lorrie driver is found murdered in a bombed out house with a gold locket in his hand. 2:30PM-4:15PM, PAT. Thu 20 Birthday Dinner Help us celebrate November birthdays with friends and family. It is Italian Night- enjoy Melodies Italiano by Tarantellas. $17.01 per person, 5:00PM, DR. Fri 21 Christmas Comes Early Bazaar - Shop for unique, hand-crafted items and art. Made exclusively by our Panorama residents! Invite your family and friends! This activity is open to the public. FREE, 9:00AM-3:00PM, PA. Sat 22 The New York Metropolitan Opera performs Il Barbiere di Siviglia - Rossini’s classic comedy—featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera—stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, himself. Michele Mariotti conducts the vivid and tuneful score. .Approximate running time 3 hrs 25 min at Century Theater, Capital Mall (broadcast LIVE). Sign up at Activity Desk; Cost includes ticket and transportation. $25.00, BL 9:15AM. Sat 22 Christmas Comes Early Bazaar - Hand-crafted items and art made exclusively by your neighbors. Here’s your opportunity to shop early for the holidays in a beautiful venue with coffee and cookies. 9:00AM to 3:00PM, PA. Sat 22 Traditions Café presents Bua, a Chicago-based quartet that plays Irish traditional music with “a precision and intensity that is rarely heard on this side of the Atlantic.” Sign up at the Activity Desk, Dine no-host before the 8:00PM show. $18.00, BL 6:15PM. Sun 23 Sunday Drive and Lunch at Falls Terrace – One of the best dining events in the Pacific Northwest, offering a beautiful view of the Tumwater Falls, and a masterfully prepared fresh cuisine menu. No-host lunch. Posted 11/7 $3.00, BL 12:30PM. Mon 24 Late Fall Walk & Lunch with Steve Pogge - Enjoy lunch at local café and then walk throughout Millersylvania Park and around Deep Lake. Approximately 2 miles; Rated Easy; Limit 12. Sign up begins 11/10, Weather Permitting, $10.00, 10:00AM. Mon 24 LIR Video presents Survivors of the Skeleton Coast. Never before filmed animal behavior and most startling images of wildlife; such as, the elusive desert-dwelling elephants, lions, and giraffes in Namibia’s harsh, unforgiving Namib Desert. Narrated by Peter Coyote 1:30PM-2:30PM, PAT. Mon 24 Monday Night Program presents The Diamond Experience - The Diamond Experience is a natural extension of Billy Farmer’s passion to bring smiles and wholesome entertainment to those of all ages by presenting the warmth and charm of Neil Diamond’s music to each audience, backed by his band of accomplished, professional musicians who share his passion. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle from CK, Q, and CH. 7:00PM, PAT. Tue 25 Tuesday Afternoon Movie presents The Pink Panther (1963) Director, Blake Edwards’ comedy with Peter Sellers, as a bumbling and conceited French police Inspector Clouseau. 1:30PM-3:30PM, PAT. Tue 25 Dinner At Its Best…Lemon Grass (Hawks Prairie) Sign up on the bulletin board begins 11/10. $3.00, BL 5:00PM. Wed 26 Wednesday Afternoon Movie presents UP (2009) This Oscar winning animation film, voiced by Ed Asner, is about a 78-year- old set out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. 1:30PM-3:10PM, PAT. Thu 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! - Aquatic and Fitness Center Open Holiday Hours: 6AM - 12PM, The Activity Desk is closed on Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving. Thu 27 Thanksgiving Dinner - Bring your family and enjoy a traditional dinner with assorted desserts, offered at two seatings; call 6623 for reservations. $22.00, 12:00PM or 2:30PM. Fri 28 Friday Afternoon Movie presents My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) starring Julia Roberts. When a woman’s long-time friend says he’s engaged, she realizes she loves him herself. She sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. 1:30PM-3:15PM, PAT. Sat 29 Traditions Café presents Douce Ambiance; this Seattle based string trio brings us swing, jazz, tango, classical and more with Michael Gray (Pearl Django) on violin, Gwen Franz (with Hilary Field) on viola, and James Hinkley on cello. Sign up at the Activity Desk, Dine no-host before the 8:00PM show. $18.00, BL 6:15PM. Sun 30 JoySong Victorian Carolers will perform a Holiday Concert at Lacey Presbyterian Church; (the hour long concert starts at 1:30pm). Post Date 11/14, $3.00, BL 12:45PM, re-boards 3:00PM. Sun 30 Washington Center of the Performing Arts presents White Christmas Sing Along - Sing along with Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney in this Christmas classic! WCPA host will guide you through a few vocal warm-ups and then let your voice ring during this annual event that is quickly becoming an Olympia favorite. You will receive a goodie bag as you enter the Center. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. Post Date 11/14. $3.00, BL 4:15PM.

Sign up October 24th for These Holiday Events in December: Dec 2 5th Avenue Theater (Seattle) – “A Christmas Story, The Musical” - In 1940s Indiana, a boy named Ralphie has just one wish for Christmas—a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, a cranky department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. $50.00, BL 4:00PM. Dec 4 Silver Bells Breakfast: Providence Christmas Forest - Celebrate with a champagne breakfast in the Forest among the beautifully decorated Christmas trees and wreaths at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. Holiday favors and special entertainment add to the fun. This special program helps raise money for the Providence St. Peter Hospital Regional Neuroscience Center. (9:00am to 11:00am), $25.00, BL 8:15AM. Coming Up in December: Dec 3 Washington Center of the Performing Arts presents Irish Christmas - Featured on PBS, An Irish Christmas is a night of music, storytelling, and traditional Irish dance that is holiday fun for everyone. This wildly popular show brings everything to the table- joy, hope, laughter, friendship, and celebration through storytelling, music, song, and dance in a night that sparkles with a bit of magic! For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. Post Date 11/19. $3.00, BL 6:45PM. Dec 3 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Tour- Back for the fourth time by popular demand! No-host lunch at the Seattle Center. $20.00, BL 9:15AM approximate return time 4:00PM. Dec 5 Panorama Chorus presents their special Holiday Concert. Don’t miss this wonderful Panorama tradition! Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle from CK, Q, and CH. 7:00PM, PAT. Dec 7 Seattle Symphony – Seattle Pops: Holiday Pops with Cirque Musica. Bring your whole family to this special Holiday Pops concert featuring Cirque’s acrobats, jugglers, dancers and mimes performing with the Seattle Symphony — the ultimate holiday extravaganza! Call 5565 Activity Desk to see if there is space on the bus before purchasing a Seattle Symphony ticket. For tickets call (206)215-4747. $20.00, BL 11:00AM

Sign up October 24th for This Extraordinary Event in January of 2015: Fri 30 Cirque du Soleil presents KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities. This masterpiece show is an ingenious blend of unusual curiosity acts and stunning acrobatic prowess. Let KURIOS show you that anything is possible through the power of imagination. Show starts at 4:30 pm under The Grand Chapiteau at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Price includes premier ticket and transportation. Limited Tickets, $135.00, BL 1:00PM, re-board 7:00PM.

Learning Odysseys with Mary Hanna for 2015: Oregon Coast Adventure ~ Our spring visit to the Oregon Coast will include three nights at the lovely Channel House set on the rocks over the ocean where the Depoe Bay Channel meets the Pacific Ocean. This setting offers a wonderful opportunity to view migrating gray whales. The Depoe Bay Coast Guard Station has invited us into their “home” to share astonishing pictures of their sometimes dangerous rescues, plus a chance to step aboard a Coast Guard vessel. Our itinerary will include time to explore and relax in this scenic area as well as a stop at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (home of the Spruce Goose) located in McMinnville, Oregon. Dates and Prices TBA. St. Patrick’s Day in Vancouver, B.C. ~ Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in style in the beautiful and culturally diverse city of Vancouver, BC. Our three night visit will include accommodations at a fine central hotel, tour of the city including Stanley Park, a Gondola Ride to Grouse Mountain, a fun Saint Patrick’s Day dinner and so much more. Remember you will need a passport. March 15-18, 2015, Prices TBA. Amtrak to Eugene, Oregon ~ Sit back and relax as we ride Amtrak to Eugene, Oregon. Enjoy Willamette River views during your two night stay at the Valley River Inn. Local sightseeing and a bit of wine tasting as well as a performance at Eugene’s Hult Center for Performing Arts will be included. Dates and Prices TBA.