TRIPS FOR SENIORS –Winter 2019/2020 Winter 2019/20 Senior Trips registration begins on 11/13/19 at 9:00am unless otherwise noted. All trips are for individuals 55+. Transportation is by 28-passenger bus or motor coach. First price listed is for current senior center members (Carver, Cascades, Dulles South, and Leesburg); second price listed is for non-members. Departure and return locations for most trips: Cascades Senior Center (Sterling) and OLD Leesburg Wal-Mart 950 Edwards Ferry Road (west side of parking lot). Some departures scheduled from Carver Senior Center and Dulles South Community Center. Return times are estimated and may vary. Sign-up is required at any PRCS facility with access to RecTrac or online through WebTrac (day trips only). The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodations in order to participate in a Senior Trip or if you will be bringing a scooter or wheelchair in order to participate in a Senior Trip notification is required at least five days before registration opens. Please call 571 258-3050. Registration is still on a first come, first served basis for all participants. There are no refunds, although a refund minus an administrative fee (30% for day trips, 20% for overnight trips) may be issued if your seat is resold. If you need a forward seat for medical reasons please call 571 258-3050 at least one week prior to trip. EACH TRIP WILL LEAVE AT THE DESIGNATED TIME; WE ARE UNABLE TO WAIT FOR ANYONE, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. Day Trips “A CHRISTMAS STORY” - TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE – COLUMBIA, MD It’s the holiday season in 1940’s Indiana and bespectacled Ralphie Parker is on a quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts! (You’ll shoot your eye out kid!) An infamous leg lamp, pink bunny PJ’s and a triple dog dare are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. With a terrific score by Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman) A Christmas Story, The Musical brings this hilarious classic movie to life, LIVE on stage. Includes, transportation, buffet lunch, gratuity and show. Limited to 27. Minimum walking. 246612-01 $77/member, $81/non-member WED 12/04 Depart: 8:00A from Carver, 8:30A from old Leesburg Walmart; 9:00A from Cascades Return: 5:15P to Cascades, 5:45P to old Walmart, 6:15P to Carver PENNSYLVANIA CHRISTMAS & GIFT SHOW, HARRISBURG, PA Spend the day shopping at one of the largest holiday shows in the country—over 750 vendor booths with thousands of gifts affordably priced. See decorated trees, 100' train display, choral and musical groups, dance troupes, Santa and children’s workshop and much, much more. U.S. Post Office on-site. Special Christmas Show cancellation stamp. The PA Christmas Show is completely indoors and all on one floor. There is a 600-seat Cafeteria on the second floor, which serves hot platters, cold sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts, hot and cold drinks all day long. It is accessible by stairs or by elevator. Don’t miss this spirit filled shopping extravaganza. Price includes motor coach transportation, admission. Optional driver gratuity not included. Lunch on own at show. Limited to 52. Moderate walking. 246613-01 $35/member, $39/non-member THU 12/05 Depart: 7:00A from Cascades, 7:30A from Old Walmart Return: 5:00P to old Walmart, 5:30P to Cascades 1 “A JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS”-WEINBERG CENTER, FREDERICK, MD Nothing brings back the joy, magic, and memories of Christmas past more than the music of John Denver. World renowned and leading John Denver artist, Chris Collins, celebrates the holidays with a Rocky Mountain Christmas Show! Enjoy Christmas with classic John Denver interpretations of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, “Christmas for Cowboys”, “Aspenglow”, “White Christmas”, and many more. Combined with all the John Denver hits everyone loves like “Country Roads”, “Annie’s Song”, and “Rocky Mountain High”, this holiday show is on everyone’s Christmas list. Show starts at 7:30P Price includes show, and transportation. Minimum walking. Limited to 27. 246614-01 $64/member, $68/non-member FRI 12/06 Depart: 5:45P from Cascades and 6:15P from old Walmart in Leesburg Return: 10:45P to old Walmart and 11:15P to Cascades “SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK”- GEORGE MASON CENTER, FAIRFAX, VA Welcome the dynamic Washington, D.C.-based, African-American a cappella ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock®, in Celebrating the Holydays. With five-part harmonies and sign language interpretation, Sweet Honey’s sound ranges from African to blues to gospel and jazz. Celebrating the Holydays offers a rare fusion of traditional American holiday spiritual songs and hymns, as well as songs from other cultures and religions ranging from Africa to Israel. The three-time Grammy® Award-nominated and internationally renowned group will also perform songs from the group’s extensive repertoire, which includes We Are, Let There Be Peace, The Women Gather, and Come Ye. Since 1973, Sweet Honey has empowered and inspired with songs about a range of social issues, blending potent message with gorgeous artistry to stir the mind and the soul. Show begins 4 PM. Includes ticket and transportation. Minimum walking. Limited to 27. 246615-01 $64/member, $68/non-member SAT 12/07 Depart: 1:30P from Dulles South, 2:15P from old Wal-Mart, 2:45P from Cascades Return: 11:00P to Cascades, 11:30 to old Walmart, 12:00A to Dulles South SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS – WASHINGTON, DC Drop off and pick-ups at American History, Natural History, Gallery of Art, American Indian (1 block from U.S. Botanical Gardens), Air and Space and African Art/Freer/Hirsh horn/Sackler Museums. Lunch on your own. Price includes transportation. Extensive walking. Limited to 28. 246611-01 $12/ member, $16/ non-member MON 12/09 Depart: 8:30A from Carver, 9:00A from old Walmart, 9:30A from Cascades Return: 4:00P to Cascades, 4:30P to old Walmart, 5:00P to Carver “DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE”OPTION I ARENA STAGE, WASHINGTON, DC When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heart-warming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected. Includes show and transportation. Bring bag lunch or purchase from concession. Minimum, walking. Limited to 27 246616-01 $57/ member, $61/non-member WED 12/11 Depart: 9:00A from Carver, 9:30A from old Walmart in Leesburg and 10:00A from Cascades Return: 4:00P to Cascades, 4:30P to old Walmart and 5:00P to Carver “SINGIN IN THE RAIN” OPTION I, OLNEY THEATRE, OLNEY, MD The greatest movie musical of all time comes to life on the Mainstage and for once, rain during the holidays is guaranteed to make you smile. Comden and Green’s ingenious tale of Hollywood’s transition from the silent era is buoyed by the thrill of live singing and dancing to some of the greatest songs in the American canon including “Good Mornin’,” “Make ‘em Laugh,” and “Moses Supposes.” Our biggest production of the year is certain to impress Broadway regulars and enchant kids meeting this musical for the first time. Lunch on own prior to show in local restaurant. Price includes transportation and show. Minimum walking. Limited to 27 246617-01 $73/ member, $77/non-member SAT 12/14 2 Depart: 9:15A from Dulles South, 10:00A from old Wal-Mart, Leesburg; 10:30A from Cascades Return: 6:00P to Cascades; 6:30P to old Walmart, 7:15P to Dulles South ENCHANT CHRISTMAS at NATIONALS STADIUM – WASHINGTON, DC A world of Christmas wonder awaits! An evening at Enchant is a storybook come to life. Walk through the maze with larger than life light displays. Glide along the ice-skating trail underneath light-adorned arches. Take in live performances and be serenaded by carolers. Enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa or mulled wine .Do some shopping with the 60 local artisans in the Christmas Market. Your tickets are VIP, you’ll enjoy a festive buffet in the PNC Diamond Club overlooking the entire magical maze. A visit to Enchant is a treat for all the senses. Limited to 27. Includes admission, buffet dinner, skate rental and transportation. Extensive walking. 246618-01 $95/ member, $99/ non-member MON 12/16 Depart: 2:45 P from Carver, 3:15P from old Walmart Leesburg, 3:45P from Cascades Return: 9:00P to Cascades, 9:30P to old Walmart, 10:00P to Carver “DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE”OPTION II ARENA STAGE, WASHINGTON, DC See Description for 12/11 listing 246616-02 $57/ member, $61/non-member TUE 12/17 Depart: 8:45A from Dulles South, 9:30A from old Walmart in Leesburg and 10:00A from Cascades Return: 4:00P to Cascades, 4:30P to old Walmart and 5:15P to Dulles South “A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS CABARET”- SIGNATURE THEATRE, SHIRLINGTON, VA Enjoy a special evening at Signature Theatre in their Cabaret, when the holidays get a smooth new groove when delivered Motown style! Featuring restyled covers such as The Jackson 5’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and The Supremes’ take on “Silver Bells” and original songs like Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas” and Marvin Gaye’s “Purple Snowflakes,” A Motown Christmas is an upbeat, fun and soulful yuletide treat.