Gladstone Parks & Recreation GLADSTONE 50+ NEWS December 2013 & January 2014

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All day trips depart from the west side of Happy Rock Park, located at 76th and old Antioch Road. CHRISTMAS IN KANSAS CITY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 - You’ll start with a behind the HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE—THURSDAY, NO- scenes look at the creativity that defines Hallmark VEMBER 14 - The 2013 Holiday Boutique will take including J.C. Hall’s collection of Christmas trees, place at the Overland Park Convention Center and greeting card production, Winston Churchill Art, feature over 150 vendors offering jewelry, apparel, Hallmark Hall of Fame and more. You will visit gourmet foods, seasonal gifts, holiday décor and Ewing Kauffman Gardens to see their beautiful much more. Marillac’s annual Enchanted Forest poinsettia display, go into Union Station to see the fundraiser is a part of the Holiday Boutique event. Christmas tree and shop at the Kansas City Store, More than 100 decorated trees and wreaths, donated and enjoy a delicious lunch at Brio Tuscan Grill on by local businesses and families, will provide an the Plaza. Cost: $39.00 includes transportation, electrifying seasonal backdrop for the Holiday Bou- tours and lunch. Bus departs at 9:15 a.m. and will tique. Before your shopping adventure you will en- return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Reservation dead- joy lunch at Cinzetti’s Italian Buffet. Cost: $34.00 line: November 15th. includes transportation, lunch and admission to the Holiday Boutique. Bus departs at 10:45 a.m. and will HOLIDAY HARMONY SPECTACULAR – return at approximately 4:30 p.m. November 12th. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 – This popular annu- al event features two internationally ranked choruses ARGOSY CASINO—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 in a joint concert, the Heart of America Chorus and - Argosy Casino features over 1500 slot machines the Kansas City Chorus of Sweet Adelines. The with the biggest payouts! You’re sure to find your show will be held at Unity Village in Lee’s Summit. favorites games plus discover hot new arrivals. Cost: $28.00 includes transportation and show. Bus We’ve also included a wonderful lunch at the Ter- departs at 12:45 p.m. and will return at approximate- race Buffet, one of the best buffets in town. Cost: ly 5:30 p.m. Deadline: November 15th.

$25.00 includes transportation and lunch. Bus de- parts at 9:30 a.m. and will return at approximately ST. JO FRONTIER CASINO - TUESDAY, DE- 2:30 p.m. Deadline: November 15th. CEMBER 10 - You’ll enjoy 587 famous name slots and video poker machines plus many table games. HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR WITH DINNER - Lunch is free for our group in the buffet. Cost: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3—Join us for our al- $12.00 includes transportation. Bus departs at 8:45 ways-popular Holiday Lights Tour. You will begin a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Res- your evening with a wonderful dinner at Buca di ervation deadline: December 4th. Beppo on the Country Club Plaza. After dinner you will view the holiday lights on the Plaza, “Christmas A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS - SATURDAY, in the Park” at Longview Lake and Crown Center DECEMBER 14 - This annual tradition is at the Off where you’ll see the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. Cost: Center Theatre in Crown Center and will feature a $45.00 includes transportation, dinner and lights sack full of classic holiday songs by some of your tour. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m. and will return at ap- favorite local performers. Cost: $33.00 includes proximately 9:30 p.m. Reservation deadline: No- transportation and show. Lunch is on your own be- vember 15th. fore the show at Crown Center. Bus departs at 12:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. Res- ervation deadline: November 15th.

“CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL” AT THE KAUFF- THE NEW THEATRE “HARVEY” - WEDNES- MAN CENTER - “Christmas Festival” is an annual DAY, FEBRUARY 12, WEDNESDAY, MARCH holiday concert. The Symphony and Chorus present 5 OR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 - Starring emmy stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas nominee Judge Reinhold, best known for his varied carols and songs of the season, and welcome exciting film career. In the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy guest singers and musicians for a healthy dose of HARVEY, Judge plays the affable Elwood P. Dowd, Christmas cheer...plus, an early visit from Santa. a man whose constant companion is a six-foot, three- There are two dates to choose from: and-one-half-inch tall, invisible rabbit. When El- Thursday, December 19 - Bus departs at 6:00 p.m. wood’s social climbing sister tries to have him com- Friday, December 20 - Bus departs at 7:00 p.m. mitted to a sanitarium, the insanity really begins! Cost: $70.00 includes transportation and center Par- Cost: $45.00 includes transportation, dinner theatre terre seats. Reservation deadline: November 22nd. and gratuities. Bus departs at 11:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. Reservation dead- lines: January 10, February 1, and March 1. THE NEW THEATRE - “ NEVER TOO LATE” - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 OR WEDNESDAY, CHESTNUT FINE ARTS “ALWAYS PATSY JANUARY 15 - Six time Emmy nominee George CLINE” - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - Al- Wendt stars in this comedy with his real life wife, ac- ways…Patsy Cline is full of true emotion, down- tress Bernadette Birkett. George is best know for his home country humor and the unforgettable hits of the eleven years playing Norm Peterson on the smash hit country music legend. This touching tribute cele- CHEERS. In this Broadway hit, George plays a suc- brates the career and life of the singer who died trag- cessful lumber yard owner who is king of his castle ically in a plane crash in 1963. Walking After Mid- and whose life is going exactly the way he wants… night, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy, Sweet Dreams, and until his wife comes back from a doctor appointment Stupid Cupid are just a few of the many featured with some big news. Cost: $45.00 includes transporta- songs! Always…Patsy Cline is full of true emotion, tion, dinner theatre and gratuities. Bus departs at down-home country humor and the unforgettable hits 11:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. of the country music legend. This touching tribute Deadlines: December 6th & December 13th. celebrates the career and life of the singer who died tragically in a plane crash in 1963. Walking Af- SISTER ACT—THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 - SIS- ter Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy, Sweet Dreams, TER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical come- and Stupid Cupid are just a few of the many featured dy smash hit! The New York Post calls it songs! You will enjoy dinner after the show at “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping Cinzetti’s Italian Buffet. Cost: $55.00 includes to their feet in total agreement. The show will be at transportation, show and dinner. Bus departs at 1:45 the Music Hall. Cost: $75.00 includes transportation p.m. and will return at approximately 8:00 p.m. Res- and Loge seats. Bus departs at 6:30 p.m. and will re- ervation deadline: January 23rd. turn at 10:30 p.m. Deadline: December 11th.

QUALITY HILL PLAYHOUSE “ALL SINA- Jingle Bell TRA” - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - This cabaret “White Elephant” tribute to “Ol Blue Eyes” is their most popular show BINGO! ever! Featuring hits “Witchcraft,” “Come Fly With Thursday, December 12 Me,” “The Lady is a Tramp” and many more. You 2:00 p.m. will enjoy a delicious lunch at 12 Baltimore in the Gladstone Community Center Phillips Hotel. Your entrée choices are: Grilled Salm- (69th & N. Holmes) on, Chicken Breast or Prime Rib Hoagie. Please give Cost: $5.00 (3 cards each) your choice when registering. Cost: $55.00 includes Reservation Deadline: transportation, lunch and show. Bus departs at 10:45 Friday, December 6th a.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Reser- Bingo cards must be purchased in advance vation deadline: January 8th. and will be given to you on Bingo day. A special holiday treat will be served!

OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED TOURS NORTHERN NATIONAL PARKS – AUGUST 8-15, 2014 - Marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Yel- All itineraries for the extended tours are available lowstone National Park and see the world famous online at gladstone.mo.us Old Faithful Geyser erupt! Enjoy the stunning beau- CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH – APRIL 6 -11, ty of the incredible peaks of the Grand Tetons and enjoy a relaxing 4-night stay in Jackson, Wyoming. 2014- Join us to visit two of the South’s most popu- lar cities: Charleston, South Carolina features histor- You will also visit Salt Lake City and Park City, ic homes and restored buildings that have helped Utah. Cost: $2350.00 per person includes air, hotel give Charleston the reputation as the “charm spot” of accommodations, tours, 11 meals and cancellation the South. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of Charleston, insurance. Book before March 8, 2014 and save travel to Fort Sumter by boat where you’ll enjoy a $100.00 per person. narrated tour of the harbor and a guided tour of the fort. You’ll visit one of the most photographed plan- ITALY’S AMALFI COAST & ROME – OCTO- tations in America, Boone Hall Plantation, once the BER 21–29, 2014 – Join us for a trip presentation center of a cotton plantation. Savannah, Georgia has on Thursday, January 23rd at Gladstone City more than 1,000 buildings on the National Historic Hall at 2:00 p.m. On this exciting tour you will spend 5 nights in Sorrento and 2 nights in Rome. Register. You will enjoy a city tour and gaze at the The Amalfi Coast is widely considered Italy's most beautiful garden squares of Savannah surrounded by scenic stretch of coastline, a landscape of towering tree-lined streets dripping with Spanish Moss. You bluffs, pastel-hued villages terraced into hillsides, will also dine at Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons Restau- luxuriant gardens, and expansive vistas over tur- rant. Cost: $2175.00 per person includes air, hotel quoise waters and green-swathed mountains. It’s accommodations, tours, 9 meals, cancellation insur- most famous towns, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi, ance and gratuities. Space is limited. Reservation have been inspiring and captivating artists for centu- deadline: January 17th. ries. You will also visit the Isle of Capri, a favorite with Roman Emperors, the rich and famous, artists and writers. Enjoy an excursion to Paestum, one of MEMORIALS OF WAR: NORMANDY & PAR- the most famous archaeological sites in Italy. You IS – MAY 15 - 24, 2014 – Join us for a trip presen- will visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, destroyed by tation on Wednesday, October 2nd at 5:00 p.m. at ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. In Gladstone City Hall. This moving experience, mark- Rome you’ll enjoy a tour featuring the Roman fo- ing the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, be- rum, Colosseum, Vatican City and St. Peters Basili- gins in Paris with a tour highlighting life in the city ca, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. during the German occupation and through the Lib- Cost: $4049.00 per person includes air, hotel accom- eration. During WWII, the largest invasion in histo- modations, tours, 12 meals, and cancellation insur- ry took place on Normandy Beach. You will visit La ance. Book before April 14, 2014 and save $50.00 Roche-Guyon Castle, former headquarters of Erwin per person! Rommel, visit the Memorial Peace Museum built to commemorate those who gave their lives in the Bat- NOVA SCOTIA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE - tle of Normandy in 1944, stop at the strategically vi- OCTOBER 4-12, 2014 - This cruise will feature tal Pegasus Bridge, captured by the heroic British 6th an exciting post cruise stay in New York City - Airborne Division in the opening hours of the inva- You will sail on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwe- sions. You will visit Sword, Juno and Gold beaches gian Gem. You will sail from New York City and to view the remains of the Mulberry Harbour, the visit Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saint John’s Bay of Fun- portable harbor developed by British engineers. You dy, Bar Harbor, Boston, and Newport, Rhode Island. will visit Utah Beach, the Airborne Museum, Pointe At the conclusion of your cruise you will spend a day Du Hoc Ranger Memorial, Omaha Beach, Omaha in New York City and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Memorial Museum and the U.S. Military Cemetery. Manhattan including Times Square, Central Park, Cost: $4479.00 per person includes air, hotel accom- Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, admission to the Na- modations, tours, 13 meals, and cancellation insur- tional 9/11 Memorial, dinner at the fames Sardis ance. Book before November 15 2013 and save Restaurant, and overnight accommodations right in $250.00 per person! the heart of Times Square. Per person cost: $2525.00 inside cabin, $2685.00 oceanview cabin, $3325.00 balcony cabin. A $500.00 deposit is re- quired to hold space by May 10th.

GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER

Attention Clay County Residents who are 60+ years Mayor’s Christmas of age. Clay County Senior Services will provide class scholarships to Clay County residents age 60 and older Tree Lighting Ceremony for exercise classes through the City of Gladstone Parks & Recreation Department. This includes both Tuesday, November 26th land and water classes. Clay County Senior Services 6:00 p.m. will pay up to $30 per person, each quarter, not to ex- ceed $120.00 per year. Funds will be available until Linden Square the max amount is met per quarter. This is a first come, (70th & N. Cherry) first serve basis. Join Mayor Jean Moore and the Gladstone Community Center—Walking Club

Punch Pass Program— Walk Monday-Friday be- recreation staff for this holiday tradition. tween 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Punch Pass costs $12.00 for The annual holiday lighting event will 12 punches. The Clay County Senior Services Subsidy serve as a visual symbol of Gladstone’s program can be used toward punch card. Buy your effort to assist those in need during the pass at the Gladstone Community Center. holiday season. Proceeds to benefit the Silver Sneakers at Northland Christmas Store, Get Kids Con- Gladstone Community Center nected Scholarship Fund and the Glad-

Gladstone Community Center offers the signature stone Animal Shelter. Monetary dona- ® SilverSneakers Muscular Strength & Range of tions are accepted at Gladstone City Hall. movement plus additional signature SilverSneak- ers classes, such as Water Arthritis Classes. Call

the Community Center for more information—816 -423-4200.

The Lunch Bunch Linden Square Join me (Paige) at a different restaurant each month just to get acquainted (or reacquainted), meet new people, see old Christmas Concert friends and just enjoy some camaraderie and great food. We will meet at 11:15 a.m. at the following Restaurants: Gladstone’s Linden Square Friday, November 15 - Corner Café - (Riverside) 70th & N. Cherry Wednesday, December 18 - Trezo Mare (Briarcliff) Thursday, January 16 - Red Lobster (Barry Road) Saturday, December 21st

Everyone pays individually. Please RSVP (423-4086) 6pm - 8pm

Put on your coat and gloves, bring a chair and may- be even a blanket, and join us at Linden Square on Meet our New Staff Saturday, December 21st from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Susan Blattner is our new Recreation supervisor. to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays in She comes to us from Lenexa Parks & Recreation Gladstone’s Village Center! Watch the skaters as where she coordinated special events and was in they glide around the Linden Square Ice Rink or charge of the 50+ program. You will see her at our grab a pair of skates and join in on the fun. And en- special events, at Lunch Bunch and perhaps on an oc- joy a delicious cup of hot chocolate and a generous casional trip. helping of holiday spirit with family and friends while listening to the Big Band Holiday sounds of Janice Uptegrove is a new tour escort. She will be the 5 Star Jazz Band on Linden Stage. This group taking Tina Dawson’s place, who has decided to retire of talented area student musicians will be perform- and spend time with her grandchildren who are mov- ing holiday favorites such as Winter Wonderland, ing to Kansas City from Nevada. White Christmas, Santa Baby and more. Mark your Janice is looking forward to this new adventure and calendars now … we look forward to seeing you getting to know all of you. there!

December 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Duplicate Bridge 3 Holiday Light 4 $1-$2 Bingo - 5 Christmas in 6 Merry 7 Holiday Harmony 9:00 a.m. Com- Tour depart at 4:30 Mama’s Buffet (60th Kansas City - de- TubaChristmas - Spectacular - de- munity Center p.m. & Antioch Rd. 11:30 part at 9:15 a.m. depart at 10:45 part at 12:45 p.m. a.m. a.m. Pinochle and Hand Bridge and Games & Foot 12:30 of Choice 12:30 p.m. Community Center

8 9 Duplicate Bridge 10 Cancer Action 11 Quality Hill 12 13 14 A Spectacular 9:00 a.m. Com- Workshop 9:00 a.m. Playhouse - depart Jingle Bell Bingo Christmas - depart munity Center Community Center at 10:45 a.m. Gladstone Commu- at 12:00 p.m. Pinochle and Hand Bridge and Games of nity Center - 2:00 & Foot 12:30 Choice 12:30 p.m. $1-$2 Bingo Perkins p.m. Holiday Lights Tour - St. Jo Frontier N. Oak 11:30 a.m. depart at 5:30 p.m. Casino - 8:45 a.m.

15 16 Gladstone Seniors 17 AARP Meeting 18 $1-$2 Bingo 19 Christmas Festi- 20 Christmas Festi- 21 Linden Square Meeting 10:30 11:30 a.m. Commu- Captain D’s 11:30 val - depart at 6:00 val - depart at 7:00 Holiday Concert Community Center nity Center a.m. p.m. p.m. 6:00—8:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Bridge and Games of Hand & Foot 12:30 Choice 12:30 p.m

22 23 Duplicate Bridge 24 Bridge and 25 26 27 28 9:00 a.m. Com- Games of Choice Merry Christmas! munity Center 12:30 p.m. Community Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

29 30 Duplicate Bridge 31 Bridge and 9:00 a.m. Com- Games of Choice munity Center 12:30 p.m. Community Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

January 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 Happy New Year!

5 6 Duplicate Bridge 7 Bridge and Games 8 The New Theatre 9 10 11 9:00 a.m. Com- of Choice 12:30 p.m. - depart at 11:15 munity Center Community Center a.m.

Pinochle and Hand $1-$2 Bingo Perkins & Foot 12:30 N. Oak 11:30 a.m.

12 13 Duplicate Bridge 14 Cancer Action 15 The New Thea- 16 17 18 9:00 a.m. Com- Workshop 9:00 a.m. tre - depart at munity Center Community Center 11:15 a.m.

Pinochle and Hand Bridge and Games of $1-$2 Bingo Cap- & Foot 12:30 Choice 12:30 p.m tain D’s 11:30 a.m.

19 20 Duplicate Bridge 21 AARP Meeting 22 $1-$2 Bingo 23 Italy Presenta- 24 Sister Act - 25 9:00 a.m. Com- 11:30 a.m. Commu- Olive Garden 11:30 tion - 2:00 p.m. depart at 6:30 p.m. munity Center nity Center a.m. Gladstone City Hall Pinochle and Hand Bridge and Games of & Foot 12:30 Choice 12:30 p.m

26 27 Gladstone Seniors 28 Cancer Action 29 $1-$2 Bingo 30 31 Meeting 10:30 Workshop 9:00 a.m. Pizza Street 11:30 Community Center Community Center a.m Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Bridge and Games of Hand & Foot 12:30

REGISTRATION 50+ ACTIVITIES All programs must be paid at time of registration un- These activities are held at the Gladstone less otherwise noted. *By Mail - make checks to Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes Gladstone Parks & Recreation, 7010 N Holmes, Glad- Gladstone Seniors: Fourth Monday of each month, stone, MO 64118. * By Phone - (816) 423-4086 with 10:30 a.m. business meeting followed by entertain- Visa, MasterCard Or Discover, In person at Gladstone ment and potluck luncheon. City Hall or the Gladstone Community Center. Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued in AARP: Third Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. the event of a trip cancellation due to insufficient en- pot-luck luncheon followed by entertainment and rollment. Refunds are available up to the registration business meeting. deadline. If a refund check is required, a $5 pro- Cancer Action Workshop: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of cessing fee will be deducted. After registration dead- each month, 9:00 a.m. - Noon line, a refund will be issued only if the participant can Pinochle Club: Mondays at 12:30 p.m. (no partner be replaced, If a refund check is required, a $5 pro- needed) cessing fee will be deducted. If participant desires, a credit will be issued for the entire amount for use in Bridge: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. (no partner needed) future programs. Gladstone Duplicate Bridge Club: Mondays at 9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Hand & Foot: Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Two great ideas! Card Games of Choice: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. “Look What’s Cookin’ in Gladstone” is full of delicious tried and true recipes submitted by the areas best “50+” $1.00-$2.00 White Elephant Bingo: Wednesdays - cooks. The cost is one for $8.00 or two for $10.00. You meet at a different restaurant each week to enjoy can purchase the books at City Hall or the Community lunch and BINGO! Check the calendar inside for up- Center. coming dates and locations. We sell gift certificates for the 50+ Activities. You can purchase them in the Parks & Recreation Department at City Hall in any denomination.

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