The French Creek Family YMCA hosts a variety of trips. We invite you and your friends to join us on an adventure. BUS TRIPS as of JUNE 2021 4 New Trips Added For everyone’s safety & peace of mind PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIRED - Buses are equipped with UV Lighting that CONTINUOUSLY KILLS 99.9% OF VIRUSES – offering the safest ride possible REGISTER on line or – CALL FRENCH CREEK FAMILY YMCA at 440-934-9622 . QUESTIONS, CALL KATHY (440)934-9622 ext. 2375 or [email protected] . JULY PROGRESSIVE WINE & COVERED BRIDGES TOUR 1-day trip Thursday, July15, 2021 $104 +$15 for non YMCA members The Ohio Wineries are some of the best in the nation, with the Ashtabula and Lake County grape growing region(s) producing more than 60% of all the grapes grown in Ohio. This tour features three of the most popular wineries. Debonne Vineyards, Grand River Cellars where we will also enjoy lunch, and Ferrante Winery. This trip includes lunch, wine tastings at all three wineries and guided tour of covered bridges including one of the newest and longest (613 feet) covered bridge in America. $25 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION – FINAL PAYMENT DUE: 6/10/2021 ____ AUGUST GOODTIME III, MONGOLIA GRILL & LAKEVIEW CEMETERY 1-day trip Wednesday, August 4, 2021 $108 +$15 for non YMCA members Lakeview Cemetery is Cleveland’s historical, horticultural, architectural, sculptural and must see, geological gem. A docent will board our bus for a tour of what some describe as an outdoor museum, including stops at Wade Chapel with its breathtaking Tiffany glass windows, and the Garfield Monument. Lakeview Cemetery is the final resting place for over 104,000 people. Then get ready for a feast for all your senses! Sight, sound and especially taste!! At one of the most original dining experiences. You will create your own stir-fry and your meal will be freshly cooked by chefs before your eyes, yummm! We then get to kick back, relax and enjoy the sights of Cleveland while cruising down the Cuyahoga on a narrated Goodtime III tour. $25 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION – FINAL PAYMENT DUE: 7/7/2021 SEPTEMBER MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE and “THE WINDY CITY” 5-day trip Wednesday-Sunday, August 25-29, 2021 SOLD OUT NEW - SECOND TRIP ADDED MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE and “The Windy City” 5-day trip Wednesday, September 15-19, 2021 (same as 8/25-29/2021) $1175 per person double occupancy +$187 single occupancy +$100 for non YMCA members The Riverboat Twilight is elegant and quiet as she slips through the water and is the most richly appointed riverboat to be launched in a hundred years. Three decks of comfortable dining salons, sundecks and lounge chairs for sightseeing, relaxing, visiting, or snoozing in the sun. This trip includes roundtrip escorted motorcoach transportation, two nights of rooms at Isle Casino Hotel, three breakfasts, one brunch, two lunches, four dinners, one night at the Grand Harbor Resort, two-day Mississippi River Cruise aboard the Twilight Riverboat, entertainment aboard Twilight, admissions to the National Mississippi River Museum, one night of room at Holiday Inn Express (Schaumburg, IL) guided tour of Chicago, dinner and entertainment at Tommy Guns. $100 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION – FINAL PAYMENT 2ND TRIP DUE: 8/4/2021 USAF THUNDERBIRDS AT THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL AIR SHOW ABOARD THE NAUTICA QUEEN 1-day trip Monday, September 6, 2021 $115 +$15 for non YMCA members Cleveland is hosting the USAF Thunderbirds as headliners of the 2021 Cleveland National Air Show at Burke Lakefront Airport . displaying the pride, precision and professionalism of American Airmen. The team combines years of training and experience with an attitude of excellence to showcase what the Air Force is all about. Formations that have the jets fly only a few feet from wingtip to wingtip and solo pilots exhibiting some of the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon – the Air Forces premier multi-role fighter jet. Before we head to the Nautica Queen for lunch, and an afternoon of thrills, chills, oooohs and aaaahhs, we will tour some of the popular Cleveland Script Signs photo ops included $25 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION – FINAL PAYMENT DUE: 8/9/2021 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OCTOBER NEW – THE LION KING 1-day trip Sunday, October 10, 2021 $146.50 Main Orchestra A non +$10 $126.50 Main Orchestra C non +$10 PLEASE NOTE: Ticket sales close August 30, 2021 (Theater tickets are non-refundable) Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular—one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. $25 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION – FINAL PAYMENT DUE 8/30/2021 THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dollywood 4-day trip Monday - Thursday, October 25-28, 2021 SOLD OUT NEW - SECOND TRIP ADDED THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS - Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dollywood 4-day trip Wednesday-Sunday, October 18-21, 2021 (same as 10/25-28/2021) $865 Per Person/Double Occupancy +$167 Single Occupancy +$100 for non-YMCA members THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES—Roundtrip escorted motorcoach transportation, three nights of rooms at Main Stay Suites in Pigeon Forge, three breakfasts, dinner/show at Pirates Voyage, admissions for the chairlift to the SkyBridge, Guided history tour of the area, moonshine tour, dinner at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, reserved seats to the Smoky Mountain Opry, guided “Life of Dolly Parton” tour, admissions to Dollywood and also Dollywood-The Pumpkin Luminights, Hatfield & McCoy dinner/show, and lunch enroute home. $100 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION – FINAL PAYMENT Second Trip DUE: 9/6/2021 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DECEMBER NEW CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT at SEVERANCE HALL 1-day trip Saturday, December 11, 2021 – 2:30pm Matinee $134 +$15 for non YMCA members Orchestra & Balcony This is a holiday feast for the ears, eyes, taste and your heart. The Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses tradition returns amidst the holiday splendor of the dazzling Severance Hall. After our 2:30 Matinee, we will enjoy the holidays lights of University Circle, Nela Park, as we head to dinner (not included). After Dinner, we top off our evening with a stop at Public Square all aglow, with a chance to walk by the Christmas Tree and the many light displays there, weather permitting TICKET SALES CLOSE AND FINAL PAYMENT DUE 11/5/2021 $25 DEPOSIT DUE UPON REGISTRATION COMING 2022 ICELAND Land of Fire and Ice - OCTOBER 12-18, 2022 HOW OUR TRIPS WORK Everyone is welcome, non-YMCA members slightly higher Choose your trips carefully. Full refunds will only be granted if trip is cancelled by YMCA Each trip requires a deposit upon registration. Registration/payments can be done over the phone using your credit card or in person at any Greater Cleveland YMCA An administrative fee of $10 for day trips and $25 for overnight trips will be assessed per person per trip for any refund requests, cancellations or transfers. To ensure your seat, register early. There may be instances where a trip might be cancelled or rescheduled, if this happens full refunds (including the deposit) are given When you register for a trip and it is full, ask to be put on the “Wait List”. Quite often, life happens and people have to cancel and we turn to the Wait List. Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be given (minus administrative fee) up to “FINAL PAYMENT/BALANCE DUE DATE” After balance due date no refunds are available, trips are transferable, or can be sold to another traveler. Trips booked after Due Date, full payment is due upon registration Participants assume risk of change in personal circumstances or health All trips leave from and return to French Creek Family YMCA, 2010 Recreation Lane, Avon, Ohio 44011 Trip insurance is available and encouraged for multi-day trips Travelex Insurance Service (800)228-9792 or www.travelexinsurance.com .