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LOCATION: The Little House, 249 Gregory Lane (next to the Senior Center)

TURNAROUND (Colusa) - May 3rd, Thursday. Cost $31. Escort: Laroice Wong. Located West of Marysville. Enjoy four hours of play time and receive $10 in slot play to use at this newly expanded 50,000 square-foot casino. Bring your government ID the day of the trip.
Leave the School House 8:30 a.m.  Return 4:45 p.m.

MYSTERY (Difficult) - May 15th, Tuesday. Cost $89. Escort: Patrick O'Leary. Difficult ratings = One or more of the following: more than 6 blocks of walking with no resting area, inclines, standing 10 or more minutes, uneven or unpav3d walkways, stairs with no elevator. Lunch included. Please choose from the following when making your reservation: Veal Piccata, Grilled New York Steak, or Prawns al Limone
Leave the School House 8:30 a.m. Return 4:45 p.m.

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS - May 24th, Thursday. Cost $59. Escort: Nida Paclebar. Enjoy a day at Golden Gate Fields! From Turf Club seats you will have a good view of the races & enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. The Turf Club has a dress code: men should wear a shirt with a collar and slacks and ladies should wear a dress or tailored pants. No sweat suits, t-shirts, or athletic showes are allowed.
Leave the School House 10:45a.m.  Return 6:00 p.m.

TOURING THE SAN MATEO COAST W/GARY HOLLOWAY - May 31st, Thursday. Cost $80. Escort: Cloty Ulrich. Enjoy a driving tour through the beauty of the San Mateo Coast with the knowledgeable Gary Holloway. Your day will include Pacifica, El Granada, Montera, Moss Beach and Half Moon Bay (itinerary subject to change). Gary will include information on the geography, history and architecture of the many towns you'll experience on this beautiful day. Much of the day will be spent on the bus with smaller sections of walking at a few stops. Lunch will be included at the Moss Beach Distillery. Please choose from one of the following when making your reservation: Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Grilled Chicken Sandwich (butter lettuce, tomato, gruyere cheese, grilled onions, roasted pepper aioli, ciabatta bread) or Seared Yellowfin Tuna (sesame seed-crusted yellofin tuna, pickled ginger, cucumber, daikon sprouts, soy-wasabi mayo, toasted brioche).
Leave the School House 10:45a.m. Return 6:00 p.m.

TOURNAROUND (Red Hawk) - June 7th, Thursday. Cost $31. Escort: Nida Paclebar. Placerville's Red Hawk offers over 2000 slot machines, 75 table games, and six different restaurants to choose from. Receive a $10 casion slot package. Photo I.D. required day of trip.
Leave the School House 8:30 a.m. Return 4:30 p.m.

SAN JOAQUIN AND RIO VISTA CRUISE - June 1th, Monday. Cost $103. Escort: Nida Paclebar. Join us for an adventurous day of the water as we explore the cultural and natural history of this critical area of our state. What is the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta and why is it important? What was it like when first discovered by Europeans and who lived here? What has happened to this area in the last 200 years and what are we looking at for the future? Witness first-hand the levees, wetland areas, bird-life and people that all try to co-exist here. We will be cruising on the River Dolphin, a catamaran style boat with inside seating for 40 at tables and an open upper viewing deck. A visit to the wonderful Rio Visat Museum and lunch at a local restaurant are part of this cruise.
Leave the School House 9:00 a.m. Return 5:00 p.m.

ST. HELENA & NAPA - June 16th, Saturday. cost $34. Escort: Patrick O'Leary. Enjoy free time in these two beautiful towns. From StHelena.com: "Along the two square blocks of historic Main Street...you'll find the most charming shops in the entire valley. St. Helena's downtown shopping area is a trove of authentic, one-of-a kind items, whether crafted locally or acquired afar by our discerning shop owners. You'll find a frequently refreshed stock of high-quality art, jewelry, men and women's clothing, kids' toys, specialty food, home furnishings and gifts." Then enjoy the afternoon in Napa's Riverfrunt District. With a beautiful river pathway to enjoy as well as more shops and restaurants, the afternoon will offer something for everyone.
Leave the School House 9:00 a.m. Return 5:00 p.m.

GIANTS vs A's (All Ages OK) - June 24th, Sunday. Cost $62. Special Guest Escort: Holly Frates. It's game time! We're heading to Oakland Coliseaum to watch a Bay Area rivalry in action. All ages; our $5 non-member fee will still apply. Seats are in Plaza Infield section 221. This will probaly be our only baseball trip in 2012.
Leave the School House 11:15 a.m. Return 5:00 p.m

TURNAROUND (Thunder Valley) - July 5th, Thursday. Cost $31. Escort: Laroice Wong. This California casino, located in Lincoln, has over 1900 slot machines and 100 gaming tables. You will stay five hours and receive a $5 food credit and $15 slot credit. Photo I.D. required day of trip.
Leave the School House 8:30 a.m. Return 5:30 p.m.

MYSTERY (Difficult) - with Craig Smith! July 9th, Monday. Cost $86. Escort \: Patti Hall. Join us for a NEW tour by Craig Smith to a mystery location. Difficult Rating = One or more of the following; more than 6 blocks of walking with no resting area, steep inclines, standing 10 or more minutes, uneven or unpaved walkways, stairs with no elevator. Lunch included.
Leave the School House 8:30 a.m. Return 5:00 p.m.

SHASTA/REDDING OVERNIGHT - July 11-12 (Wednesday - Thursday). Cost: $250/pp/double; $312/pp/single. Escort: T.B.A. This two-day journey will be full of beauty as you head toward Mt. Shasta. On day one, upon arrival in Redding you will enjoy a hosted lunch before exploring the amazing Sundial Bridge located at the Turtle Bay Exploation Park. You will be greeted upon arrival and directed to the various exhibits at the Park. You can explore the Museum, Gardens, special Chocolate Exhibition (admission included), and walk the Bridge at your own pace. From Turtle Bay, you will check in at the Red Lion Inn, with time to freshen up before your hosted dinner this evening. On day two you will enjoy a hosted breakfast at the Red Lion before your morning departure for Shasta. At the lake, you will embark on a 65-foot catamaran to cross the McCloud arm of Shasta Lake, before your shuttle ride to the caverns (hopefully spotting some of the local wildlife along the way). At the cavern, your guide will explain the history, its discovery and how the limestone caverns are formed. Inside the caverns you will be surrounded by crystal beauty 250 years in the making! This tour includes 30 stairs (with secure railing) and those unable to partake in the walking portion may enjoy staying at the Visitor's Center at the start of the tour. After the tour you will boat back to the Visitor's Center for a (hosted) box lunch before departing. From Shasta Lake you head south with a stop in Corning at the Lucero Olive Oil Company. At Lucero you will take a tour of the mill and enjoy some tasting of their fabulous oils. From Corning you head for home, with a rest stop en route. $15 cancelation fee.
Leave the School House July 11th, 7:00 a.m. Return July 12th 7:00 p.m.

LES MISERABLES - July 18th, Wednesday. Cost $101. Escort: Joan Gaustad. Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISERABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records where it goes. Tickets are rear Orchestra, Orpheum Theater. All ages; our $5 non-member fee will still apply.
Leave the School House 12:30 p.m. Return 6:00 p.m.

ARCHITECTURE OF SF W/GARY HOLLOWAY - July 23rd, Monday. Cost $83. Escort: Ron Quinn. Experience some of Sasn Francisco's hallmark building in depth and explore the area with Gary Hoooway. The San Francisco War Memorial Opera Hous is one of the cultural treasures of the Bay Area. Originally constructed as the home of the San Francisco Opera, Ballet and Symphony, it has endured many changes since it was built in the 1920's. Supplementiing it across Grove Street is the Louise Davies Symphony Hall, built about 25 years ago. On this daytrip we will have a docent-led tour of both historic buildings, which are the cultural icons of The City. Following this, we will have a hosted lunch at Max's Opera Cafe and thenare off to the Civic Center area for a bus and short walking tour of the area, visiting the landmark San Francisco City Hall and Main Library to learn about what is considered the most architecturally harmonious Civic Center in our nation. Both the morning tour and the afternoon walks are easy and on flat ground. Lunch will be included at Max's Opera Cafe.
Leave the School House 9:00 a.m. Return 4:30 p.m.

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS - October 1-4, 2012. Deposit $200. Total Cost $799 pp/double; $999 pp/single (optional insurance available at $71/$92 pp depending on plan). Escort T.B.A. This 4 day tour includes nights in L.A., Santa Barbara, and Monterey as we tour the beautiful missions of California. Travel on motor coach with stops in cities the cities of Ventura, Santa Barbara, Solvang, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Carmel, and Monterey to see 7 unique missions. Also enjoy some free time in beautiful Monterey, a stop to the Steinbeck Center, and more. Three breakfasts, driver/guide gratuities, and luggage handling is included. Please see flier for more complete details. Insurance is optional and must be paid separately at the time of reservation. See separate insurance brochure and sign up form.