City of Brookfield Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER BUS TOUR GUIDELINES REGISTRATION PROCESS ► Specific information and details regarding each tour will be available in the Senior Newsletters, Parks and Recreation Activity Guide, on the city web site, or at the Parks and Recreation Office. ► Each tour will have separate registration dates as indicated on the registration form. According to the appropriate dates, the following process will be held: ~ 1st and 2nd Week: Resident mail-in, drop off, or online ~ 3rd Week: Non-resident mail-in or drop-off *Please note – trip registration dates are based on when money is due to the venue. In some cases, this is several months ahead of the trip or tour. ► The forms are to be submitted to: Brookfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry 2000 N. Calhoun Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005 ► A separate registration form must be completed for each person and for each trip, except for spouses, who may register together on one form for each trip. ► You may include up to two registration forms per envelope. ► A confirmation receipt will be given for all registrations. Online registrations will receive a receipt via email. Online registration is only available to City of Brookfield residents. ► Checks are to be made payable to the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department. Credit cards are also accepted. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS We understand that some people are not ready to resume normal activities during this time. For those who are interested in traveling, we, along with our bus company, will take precautions to make the trip as safe as possible. Masks will be required on the bus. Masks are also required in each venue when not eating or drinking. The buses are disinfected before each trip. Please call the parks and recreation office with further questions. PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS ►Trip participants shall be self-sufficient, or have with them a paid companion to assist with specific needs. This includes, but is not limited to walking, sitting, standing, eating, and using the restroom. The bus will require several steep stairs upon entering and exiting. If accommodations are being requested, we kindly ask that you give us at least 2 weeks notice. ►Trip participants will treat each other, staff, drivers, and volunteers with courtesy and respect. ►Trip participants will abide by the rules and regulations as listed below. RULES AND REGULATIONS ► Seniors must be at least 55 years of age. (Spouse or caregiver may be younger). You do not need to be a member of the Brookfield Senior Community Center to attend the trips and tours. ► Once the trip is filled, a waiting list will be taken. ► Refunds are not issued unless your ticket can be resold by our department to someone on the waiting list. The Parks and Recreation Office must be notified of all cancellations. ► You may not resell, exchange or give your ticket away as a gift. All transfers must be handled by the Department. ► Buses will leave promptly at the time designated on the confirmation forms. (Please arrive early to allow time for checking-in) ► Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not allowed on the bus. ► Participation on the bus tour will be at your own risk. The City of Brookfield is not liable for accident or illness. ► Gratuity for the bus driver is not included in the price of the trip, and is optional at the conclusion of the trip. We do not take up a group collection. ► Unless otherwise noted, trips leave from and arrive back to Wirth Park, 2585 N. Pilgrim Road, Brookfield. We will utilize the parking lot adjacent to the Wiberg Aquatic Center. ► In cases of inclement weather, refunds will not be issued unless the city is able to recover funds from the tour venue. s:\rec\sen\tours\guidelines2021.docx.