TRIPS & TOURS Catalog June 2019

What trip is on your bucket list?

Did you know that Senior Services for South Sound’s Trips & Tours Department can book your individual or group trips or tours? Always dreamed of Egypt? Spring- time in Paris? How about Mount Rushmore and the Badlands?

When you book your dream trip with Trips & Tours you know that you are booking with our trusted partners Premier World Discovery and Collette Vacations; and the pro- TRIPS & TOURS Catalog ceeds from your trip will benefit programs that support seniors in June 2019 - September 2019 our community. Port Townsend Whale Watching Wherever you want to go we can Tuesday, July 16, 2019 find a tour for you.

Set up an appointment with Trips & Tours day by Paris 1900 at Portland Art Museum contacting Sky at 360.586.6181, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 ext. 127 or [email protected].

Senior Services for South Sound Trips & Tours Mariners vs. Yankees 222 Columbia ST NW Olympia, WA 98501 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 360.586.6181

[email protected] Find out more about Trips & Tours at www.SouthSoundSeniors.org 360.586.6181, ext. 126 or visit www.SouthSoundSeniors.org. June TRIPS & TOURS www.SouthSoundSeniors.org Tacoma Rainiers vs. Nashville Sounds E [email protected] Monday, June 10, 2019 360.586.6181, Ext. 126

Join us for a sunny day of Reservation & Cancellation baseball, BBQ, sunshine The Trips and Tours staff act only as agents for trips and shall and good times. Fast paced not be held responsible for any accidents, loss, or injuries that but a little more relaxed may occur. All passengers are covered by common carrier than the major league insurance. Trips and Tours does not accept liability for any games, the minors are a carrier’s cancellation penalties. blast for baseball fans of all ages. Join us to see our home team, the Rainiers, a Triple-A Senior Services reserves the right to refuse any person as a tour affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, take on the Nashville Sounds in participant and expel anyone whose conduct is incompatible Cheney Stadium, Tacoma. Our package includes a pregame with the interest of the tour group.

BBQ buffet, beverages and indoor or outdoor seating, plus a If it becomes necessary, Senior Services reserves the right to suite attendant. We’ve got good seats, so bring a friend and change the schedule without notice. make a day of it. $75/$80 Member/General Public Cancellations and Refunds: Includes transportation, reserved seating and food ticket *Overnight trip cancellations are required 30 days prior to the Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm. departure date. *Day trips cancellations must be received 14 days prior to the Traveler's Tea departure date. A $20 fee will be charged for all day trip cancellations. July 9, 2019 @ 1 pm $50 fee will apply to overnight trip cancellations. Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center Non-Refundable Late cancellations, ticketed events, and gift certificates are nonrefundable.

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. Activity Levels Central Oregon Getaway D Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20, 2019 E Easy . Minimal walking, primarily flat surfaces. This meandering three day/two Moderate. Walking short distances and some standing. night tour through central M Possibly uneven surfaces or a few stairs. No wheel chairs. Oregon balances planned

More Difficult. Walking tours. Standing. Uneven activities with free time, so you D surfaces, possibly one or more flights of stairs. No wheel can create your own perfect chairs or walkers. getaway. Our first day centers Trips and Tours are open to everyone 18 and older. We strive to ac- on McMinneville with a farm commodate people of all abilities. Individuals requiring assistance to table lunch experience, followed by a tasting of some of must provide their own caregiver. People in wheelchairs or electric Yamhill County’s famed pinot noirs and other wines. Then scooters may be accommodated on some trips. Please notify our of- you’ll have some free time to either visit the Evergreen Aviation fice at 360.586.6181 at least 30 days before the trip to make arrange- & Space Museum (admission not included) or break free to ments for a vehicle with a wheelchair lift. explore downtown for shopping or another tasting. Later in Deposits Lincoln City we check into the beachfront Looking Glass Inn. Your nonrefundable deposit reserves your space and There are several restaurants nearby and all the beach you could constitutes acceptance of these terms and agreements. want for an evening that is yours to do as you please.

$20 for daytrips and $50 for overnight excursions. Wednesday we start with breakfast at Payments the hotel before driving to Newport for Final payments are due two weeks prior to trip and may be the better part of the day. We’ll start made by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard credit/debit card. with a stop at the Devil’s Punchbowl Make checks payable to Senior Services and mail or deliver to: Park for some geological interest and Senior Services for South Sound Attn: Trips Office time on the beach. A visit to Newport’s 222 Columbia Street NW Oregon Coast Aquarium is included and then time to explore Olympia, WA 98501 the waterfront. You’ll be back in Lincoln City for supper and Or pay online at: www.SouthSoundSeniors.org or with a credit/ sunset over the Pacific. debit card by phone. Thursday after breakfast we begin our trip up the scenic coast- Member Discount line stopping along the way to take in the stunning scenery, visit Senior Services for South Sound is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- Blue Heron French Cheese Company, and of course, Tillamook tion. Member discounts for trips range from $5-$20. Cheese Factory. Trip Departures $359/$379 Member/General Public (ppdo) + $110 Single Olympia Senior Center: 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia. supplement. Lacey Community Center: 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey – turn Includes transportation, four meals, wine tasting, right at the roundabout and bear right into the parking lot. The aquarium and two nights lodging. Senior Services bus will pick you up near the bathrooms. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever M The Oregon Gardens Overnighter M Sunday, June 23, 2019 Wednesday - Thursday, September 18-19, 2019

The Seattle Storm are four- Our Willamette Valley adventure begins with a guided tour of time WNBA champions and the Bob’s Red Mill manufacturing facility. We’ll watch the action with the re-signing of Crystal of a working mill through viewing windows and following the Langhorne and Mercedes tour, we’ll head over to the Whole Grain Store for shopping and Russell, they have their the Cafe for lunch championship roster intact. We will stay the evening at Our seats at Alaska Airlines Oregon Garden Resort Arena are three or four rows up from the concourse, so you will where each room comes need to be able to negotiate a few stairs. Before the game we with a fireplace and private will fill up on Claim Jumpers’ brunch buffet that includes patio. A full service spa and traditional breakfast items, an omelet bar, carving station, pastas, live music in the Fireside pizzas, American favorites and plenty of homemade desserts. Lounge provide the perfect $87/$97 Member/General Public tranquil getaway. With fresh, Includes transportation, meal and game tickets. Northwest-inspired foods and wines, dinner (on your own) in Departs OSC 10:30/LSC 11:00 am. Returns apprx. 9:00 pm. the hotel’s restaurant where each table has a spectacular view of The Oregon Garden and Willamette Valley, will cap off the day. Steel Magnolias at the Evergreen Playhouse E Sunday, June 30, 2019 You will have dawn-to-dusk access to The Oregon Garden. This Centralia’s Evergreen Playhouse offers high quality community 80-acre botanical garden, featuring more than 20 specialty theater at a great price. Steel Magnolias is set in a beauty salon in gardens showcases the diverse botanical beauty that can be Louisiana, where the town’s most respected ladies come to have found in the Willamette Valley and throughout the Northwest. their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee, the play moves After a full breakfast buffet we will head over to the Gordon toward tragedy when a sudden death and the realization of House for a tour of one of Oregon's most fascinating their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the structures. You will see influential architect Frank Lloyd underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its Wright's Usonian vision for America. This intriguing house characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, features a number of compelling architectural details you won't funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad. see anywhere else in the world. Our last stop is a visit to the We start our trip at the ever popular Berry Fields Cafe, multiple alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch. We can meet the 80+ alpacas winner of the “best breakfast in Lewis County” award, but you and shop the farm store. can order lunch too, if you prefer. $229/$249 Member/General Public ppdo. $75/$85 Member/General Public Single Supplement $72. Includes transportation, show and supper. Includes transportation, lodging, tour, 2 meals and snacks. Departs OSC 10:00/LSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. September July Olympic Music Festival in Port Townsend M Step Into Nature 4: Crystal Mountain Gondola & Hike Sunday, September 8, 2019 Friday, July 12, 2019 M Our travelers have been enjoying the This nature trip is rated moderate and has options. We’re headed Olympic Music Festival for years. The to Crystal Mountain ski area for a summer time escapade. After festival began in a barn in Quilcene a picturesque drive through the forests surrounding the venue, and after 32 years moved to Port we’ll take the enclosed gondola up to the summit for Townsend where it has flourished for breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding the past four years at the historic Fort Cascades. On a clear day you can see the Northwest’s most Worden. This beloved gathering of famous volcanic peaks such at Rainier, Adams and St. Helens. classical musicians and runs several weeks and with programs of specially Since we’ll be there selected pieces by the world’s finest composers. We will be there at lunch time, you for the final performance of “The Art of the Violin II” have several featuring Ray Chen. Since first appearing at OMF in 2013, Chen options for lunch has taken the world by storm as one of the most sought-after on your own. The soloists. For this concert he joins pianist and OMF Artistic Summit House Director, Julio Elizalde for a recital that ranges from the heroic restaurant has great lyricism of Grieg’s rarely heard Vionin Sonata No. 2 to Bach’s food with iconic Chaconne in D minor for solo violin. The concert will also unbelievable views. Or enjoy fresh, local cuisine down below at include works by Frank, Debussy and Ravel. the Alpine Inn Restaurant. You could even bring your own picnic lunch and find a scenic spot to sit, eat and enjoy the We will leave bright and early to get you into the charming and views. historic seaport of Port Townsend in time to do some exploring along the waterfront and have lunch on your own before If you choose you can take a 60 minute guided interpretive walk heading to Fort Worden for the concert. at the summit. We will learn about local flora, wildlife, human $105/$115 Member/General Public history and the geologic processes which have shaped this Includes transportation, concert ticket, and snack. unique alpine landscape. Departs LSC 7:30/OSC 8:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:30 pm. $83/$93 Member/General Public Includes transportation, and admission. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm.

Port Townsend Whale Watching M Virginia V Cruise M Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Friday, August 30, 2019

Let us “Take you out to Who can resist the scent of the ball game” as our lavender on a summer day? Seattle Mariners take on The lavender fields in the New York Yankees Sequim boast over fifty for an afternoon game. varieties of the beloved As usual, we’ve got herb. The colors will great seats on the 100 dazzle photographers from level, and we’ll have our beginners to pros. You’ll famous trivia game for prizes and fun snacks on the ride up. have a chance to roam the city-wide festival packed with over a hundred vendor booths This year our Mariners look quite a bit different. General offering everything lavender, artisan made jewelry, handcrafts, manager Jerry Dipoto pulled off nine trades in the offseason, and a wide variety of artwork. Enjoy the best of Pacific transforming his roster once again. After a record breaking start Northwest cuisine at one of the many food vendors, and take in to the season the M’s surpassed expectations for the young some music at the Main Stage. Of course, we’ll also visit a team. Some of the exciting new players include infielder and lavender farm, and this year we are adding Troll Haven to our designated hitter, Edwin Encarnacion; outfielders, Jay Bruce and tour. Troll Haven is magical, mystical sanctuary created for Domingo Santana; catcher, Omar Narváez; and promising families, friends and especially for children. This privately owned rookie pitcher, Yusei Kikuchi. estate occupies 200 acres along Discovery Bay between Sequim $105/$119 Member/General Public and Port Townsend. This gem is normally closed to the public Includes transportation, admission, and snack. but is part of the festival this year and will round out our Departs OSC 10:00/LSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 6:30 pm. “purple adventure." $70/$80 Member/General Public Includes transportation, snack and admission to the farm. Lunch on your own. Departs LSC 8:00/OSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm.

All your favorite fashions, antiques and curiosities now in the same place! Open at 510 Columbia St NW! Visit Today! A Taste of Lewis County M Step into Nature #5: Vashon Island Center Forest D Thursday, July 25, 2019 Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Come hungry for this one With lovely Douglas-fir forest, as we munch our way wetlands, and a great network through Lewis County! We of trails, Island Center Forest is start our day in the most one of King County's best-kept logical of places: a coffee secrets. Birds are abundant on roaster. Founded in the wetlands, and the forest is 2002, Santa Lucia Coffee is lush, with large, second-growth a small batch micro roaster offering only the finest, fair trade, trees, a testament to the effort organic beans, roasted on a unique hand built roaster. You’ll that several groups have put tour the roaster, try a sample and leave with your favorite coffee into managing this forest in beverage in hand. order to restore the health of this area. A member of the Before your cup is empty, you’ll find yourself surrounded with a Vashon Forest Stewards will tantalizing array of pastries from Market Street Bakery. Owner/ guide us through forests and around ponds on a three mile loop chef Eric Wearner interned at a traditional Icelandic bakery trail and update us on the groups restoration efforts. where he expanded his knowledge of pastries and Artisan bread, which we will be sampling. From there we walk one block to the Our trip will begin with a short ferry ride from Point Defiance Black Sheep Creamery to learn about the cheese making process to Vashon Island. We’ll head to the town center and the famous and sample their hand-crafted cheeses. Feta, pecorino, adnatou, Hardware Store Café for hearty breakfast before the hike. After and enchante are just a few of the cheeses made by owners Brad spending a couple of hours enjoying the trails, we will return to and Meg Gregory from the milk from their flock of over a hun- town for some ice cream before the ferry ride back to Tacoma. dred ewes that graze the idyllic pastures of Adna. $89/$99 Member/General Public Ready for lunch? Next stop Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme. Joy Includes transportation, ferry, breakfast, guided walk and Templeton’s passion for healthy food is contagious. We’ll sample ice cream. a variety of her artisan sandwiches and other specialties. Our last Departs OSC 7:00/LSC 7:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm. stop of the day, is at Woods Bee Company where you will learn about the crucial role bees play in agriculture, the crisis they are facing and what beekeepers nationally and locally are doing to rebuild a healthy bee population. You’ll also sample several honeys and get a jar to take home. $79/$89 Member/General Public Includes transportation and all tastings. Departs OSC 7:15/LSC 7:45 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm. Paris 1900 at Portland Art Museum M Mamma Mia at Tacoma Musical Playhouse E Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Saturday, July 27, 2019

The Portland Art Museum hosts Over 54 million people all around the the exhibition “Paris 1900” world have fallen in in love with the where you will travel back to characters, the story and the music Paris at the dawn of the 20th that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate century and experience the feel-good show! A mother. A splendor of the sparkling daughter. Three possible dads. And a French capital as it hosted the trip down the aisle you’ll never world for the International forget! Writer, Catherine Johnson’s, Exposition of 1900. sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s Paris 1900 re-creates the look and feel of the era through more quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men than 250 paintings, decorative art objects, textiles, posters, from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 photographs, jewelry, sculpture, and film. These objects, drawn years ago. Tacoma Musical Playhouse is a northwest gem, and from several City of Paris museums form a portrait of a vibrant this is sure to be another popular trip. After the matinee and swiftly changing city. Inspect furniture, jewelry, pottery, performance we’ll dine at Mona’s Pasta and Pizza serving posters & ironwork produced in the Art Nouveau style. The heaping helpings of your favorite Italian entrees. splendor of Paris unfolds in vignettes as you immerse yourself in $99/$109 Member/General Public views of 20th century French fashion and “Paris by Night” Includes transportation, show and supper. entertainment. Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm.

Your Parisian journey begins with lunch at Chez Machin French Bistro & Creperie. Chez Machin offers a cozy French country atmosphere where traditional French cuisine is expertly prepared for your pleasure. What could get you into the mood of Paris better than savory crepes or French onion soup? $116/$126 Member/General Public Collectible, curiosities Includes transportation, admission and meal. a, clothes and more at Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. 510 Columbia ST SW.

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Destination Moon E August Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Bellingham & Sucia Island D Where were you on July 20, 1969? You can re-create that Friday-Saturday, August 2-3, 2019 magical moment 50 years ago at Seattle’s Museum of Flight’s special exhibition. Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission. This is the perfect summer retreat. We start by exploring the The spacecraft flown Fairhaven District in Bellingham and find your perfect lunch on humankind’s first spot. If you’re a book worm, you’ll probably spend all your free journey to the moon time in Village Books, but you’d be missing out on the 19th is the centerpiece of century style that draws tourists to this Historic District. this exhibition Discover specialty shops, antiques, galleries and public art. presented in partnership with the Later in the afternoon, we’ll regroup for the short ride to the Smithsonian Silver Reef Casino Resort. Whether you’re a gamer or not, you’ll Institution. The enjoy this comfortable resort and spa. You get a discount at the exhibition takes you back with original Apollo 11-flown objects restaurant of your choice for and unique artifacts from the Space Race. The Smithsonian’s supper, plus some free play exhibition is enhanced with The Museum of Flight’s own Space money and a full breakfast buffet the next morning. Race displays with rare objects like a Soviet Sputnik satellite, early cosmonaut spacesuit and the world’s only display of the The next day we join San remains of the rocket engines that boosted Apollo missions to Juan Cruises for our fully the Moon. Also unique is a gallery about the contributions of narrated, half day cruise to Seattle-area industry, astronauts and engineers to the space intriguing Sucia Island. Unin- program. Lunch is on your own at the Wing’s Café in the habited and only accessible museum. A selection of sandwiches, salads and hot entrees are by private vessel, cruisers available. consider this the “gem of the San Juan Islands.” Sandy beaches, $73/$83 Member/General Public fascinating geology, walkable trails, and stunning views of Mt. Includes transportation and admission. Baker and multiple little bays make Sucia truly special. You’ll Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm. cruise out of Bellingham aboard a deluxe 50’ vessel with both indoor and outdoor seating and drink service onboard. Once on Sucia, a fresh picnic lunch awaits you, and two and half glorious hours to beachcomb or hike some of the island trails. $275/$295 Member/General Public ppdo. Single Supplement $70. Includes transportation, lodging, cruise and two meals. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 pm. Returns apprx. 8:00 pm. Destination Moon E August Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Bellingham & Sucia Island D Where were you on July 20, 1969? You can re-create that Friday-Saturday, August 2-3, 2019 magical moment 50 years ago at Seattle’s Museum of Flight’s special exhibition. Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission. This is the perfect summer retreat. We start by exploring the The spacecraft flown Fairhaven District in Bellingham and find your perfect lunch on humankind’s first spot. If you’re a book worm, you’ll probably spend all your free journey to the moon time in Village Books, but you’d be missing out on the 19th is the centerpiece of century style that draws tourists to this Historic District. this exhibition Discover specialty shops, antiques, galleries and public art. presented in partnership with the Later in the afternoon, we’ll regroup for the short ride to the Smithsonian Silver Reef Casino Resort. Whether you’re a gamer or not, you’ll Institution. The enjoy this comfortable resort and spa. You get a discount at the exhibition takes you back with original Apollo 11-flown objects restaurant of your choice for and unique artifacts from the Space Race. The Smithsonian’s supper, plus some free play exhibition is enhanced with The Museum of Flight’s own Space money and a full breakfast buffet the next morning. Race displays with rare objects like a Soviet Sputnik satellite, early cosmonaut spacesuit and the world’s only display of the The next day we join San remains of the rocket engines that boosted Apollo missions to Juan Cruises for our fully the Moon. Also unique is a gallery about the contributions of narrated, half day cruise to Seattle-area industry, astronauts and engineers to the space intriguing Sucia Island. Unin- program. Lunch is on your own at the Wing’s Café in the habited and only accessible museum. A selection of sandwiches, salads and hot entrees are by private vessel, cruisers available. consider this the “gem of the San Juan Islands.” Sandy beaches, $73/$83 Member/General Public fascinating geology, walkable trails, and stunning views of Mt. Includes transportation and admission. Baker and multiple little bays make Sucia truly special. You’ll Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm. cruise out of Bellingham aboard a deluxe 50’ vessel with both indoor and outdoor seating and drink service onboard. Once on Sucia, a fresh picnic lunch awaits you, and two and half glorious hours to beachcomb or hike some of the island trails. $275/$295 Member/General Public ppdo. Single Supplement $70. Includes transportation, lodging, cruise and two meals. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 pm. Returns apprx. 8:00 pm. Paris 1900 at Portland Art Museum M Mamma Mia at Tacoma Musical Playhouse E Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Saturday, July 27, 2019

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm. A Taste of Lewis County M Step into Nature #5: Vashon Island Center Forest D Thursday, July 25, 2019 Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Come hungry for this one With lovely Douglas-fir forest, as we munch our way wetlands, and a great network through Lewis County! We of trails, Island Center Forest is start our day in the most one of King County's best-kept logical of places: a coffee secrets. Birds are abundant on roaster. Founded in the wetlands, and the forest is 2002, Santa Lucia Coffee is lush, with large, second-growth a small batch micro roaster offering only the finest, fair trade, trees, a testament to the effort organic beans, roasted on a unique hand built roaster. You’ll that several groups have put tour the roaster, try a sample and leave with your favorite coffee into managing this forest in beverage in hand. order to restore the health of this area. A member of the Before your cup is empty, you’ll find yourself surrounded with a Vashon Forest Stewards will tantalizing array of pastries from Market Street Bakery. Owner/ guide us through forests and around ponds on a three mile loop chef Eric Wearner interned at a traditional Icelandic bakery trail and update us on the groups restoration efforts. where he expanded his knowledge of pastries and Artisan bread, which we will be sampling. From there we walk one block to the Our trip will begin with a short ferry ride from Point Defiance Black Sheep Creamery to learn about the cheese making process to Vashon Island. We’ll head to the town center and the famous and sample their hand-crafted cheeses. Feta, pecorino, adnatou, Hardware Store Café for hearty breakfast before the hike. After and enchante are just a few of the cheeses made by owners Brad spending a couple of hours enjoying the trails, we will return to and Meg Gregory from the milk from their flock of over a hun- town for some ice cream before the ferry ride back to Tacoma. dred ewes that graze the idyllic pastures of Adna. $89/$99 Member/General Public Ready for lunch? Next stop Joy’s Once Upon a Thyme. Joy Includes transportation, ferry, breakfast, guided walk and Templeton’s passion for healthy food is contagious. We’ll sample ice cream. a variety of her artisan sandwiches and other specialties. Our last Departs OSC 7:00/LSC 7:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm. stop of the day, is at Woods Bee Company where you will learn about the crucial role bees play in agriculture, the crisis they are facing and what beekeepers nationally and locally are doing to rebuild a healthy bee population. You’ll also sample several honeys and get a jar to take home. $79/$89 Member/General Public Includes transportation and all tastings. Departs OSC 7:15/LSC 7:45 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm. Mariners vs. Yankees M Sequim Lavender Festival M Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Friday, July 19, 2019

All your favorite fashions, antiques and curiosities now in the same place! Open at 510 Columbia St NW! Visit Today! Port Townsend Whale Watching M Virginia V Cruise M Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Friday, August 30, 2019

Want an amazing summer Enjoy fresh air and experience on the magnificent magnificent Puget waters of the Strait of Juan de Sound views on Fuca? This is it -- Whale this journey back Watching with Puget Sound in time to the early Express (PSE)! 20th century aboard the historic A family run business, PSE steamship, Virginia provides a knowledgeable naturalist and Captain, and V. The fifth exceptional sighting rate. We depart from Port Townsend and version of the head out to wherever the behemoths may be. There is a good Virginia was built chance of spotting our endangered Southern Residents or the in 1921 for what was known as the Mosquito Fleet to transport mammal eating Biggs orcas. You could also see grey, humpback people and goods up and down the sound. or even minke whales, but whatever the species, PSE guarantees you will see whales! You’ll ride on a comfortable, Our journey begins with a special breakfast at Tibbitts Fern Hill, fast, 40-seat tour boat with indoor seating for all, a wrap- where chef, Shawn Tibbitts makes award winning food from around viewing deck, as well as a snack bar and restroom. scratch using locally sourced ingredients. After breakfast, we Along with viewing whales, you may see bald eagles, harbor continue on to the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum where you seals, California and Stellar sea lions, tufted puffins and many can learn more about the maritime history of the area. Then other species of marine life on the four hour, fully narrated you’ll board the last operational Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet tour. Steamer, for a leisurely 4-hour scenic cruise to Olympia. You’ll enjoy stories of Puget Sound history as you relax taking in the We will provide you with a box lunch on board, so let us know sights as you pass under the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, cruise if you have any dietary restrictions. After the cruise you will past Fox Island, Anderson and McNeil Islands, through Dana have some time to shop in Port Townsend before heading for Passage and into Budd Inlet. Disembark on the Olympia home. waterfront and stay for Harbor Days, or catch a ride back to Lacey, the choice is yours. $155/$165 Member/General Public Includes transportation, tour, and meal. $149/$159 Member/General Public Departs LSC 6:45/OSC 7:15 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm. Includes transportation, breakfast, museum admission, swag bag, cruise and snacks. Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm. September July Olympic Music Festival in Port Townsend M Step Into Nature 4: Crystal Mountain Gondola & Hike Sunday, September 8, 2019 Friday, July 12, 2019 M Our travelers have been enjoying the This nature trip is rated moderate and has options. We’re headed Olympic Music Festival for years. The to Crystal Mountain ski area for a summer time escapade. After festival began in a barn in Quilcene a picturesque drive through the forests surrounding the venue, and after 32 years moved to Port we’ll take the enclosed gondola up to the summit for Townsend where it has flourished for breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding the past four years at the historic Fort Cascades. On a clear day you can see the Northwest’s most Worden. This beloved gathering of famous volcanic peaks such at Rainier, Adams and St. Helens. classical musicians and runs several weeks and with programs of specially Since we’ll be there selected pieces by the world’s finest composers. We will be there at lunch time, you for the final performance of “The Art of the Violin II” have several featuring Ray Chen. Since first appearing at OMF in 2013, Chen options for lunch has taken the world by storm as one of the most sought-after on your own. The soloists. For this concert he joins pianist and OMF Artistic Summit House Director, Julio Elizalde for a recital that ranges from the heroic restaurant has great lyricism of Grieg’s rarely heard Vionin Sonata No. 2 to Bach’s food with iconic Chaconne in D minor for solo violin. The concert will also unbelievable views. Or enjoy fresh, local cuisine down below at include works by Frank, Debussy and Ravel. the Alpine Inn Restaurant. You could even bring your own picnic lunch and find a scenic spot to sit, eat and enjoy the We will leave bright and early to get you into the charming and views. historic seaport of Port Townsend in time to do some exploring along the waterfront and have lunch on your own before If you choose you can take a 60 minute guided interpretive walk heading to Fort Worden for the concert. at the summit. We will learn about local flora, wildlife, human $105/$115 Member/General Public history and the geologic processes which have shaped this Includes transportation, concert ticket, and snack. unique alpine landscape. Departs LSC 7:30/OSC 8:00 am. Returns apprx. 6:30 pm. $83/$93 Member/General Public Includes transportation, and admission. Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm.

Seattle Storm vs. Indiana Fever M The Oregon Gardens Overnighter M Sunday, June 23, 2019 Wednesday - Thursday, September 18-19, 2019

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

Set up an appointment with Trips & Tours day by Paris 1900 at Portland Art Museum contacting Sky at 360.586.6181, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 ext. 127 or [email protected].

Senior Services for South Sound Trips & Tours Mariners vs. Yankees 222 Columbia ST NW Olympia, WA 98501 Wednesday, August 28, 2019 360.586.6181

[email protected] Find out more about Trips & Tours at www.SouthSoundSeniors.org 360.586.6181, ext. 126 or visit www.SouthSoundSeniors.org.