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ACAA | DAY TRIPS
ACAA DAY TRIPS
All of our trips require moderate walking and a few stairs. Excursions with a next to
the trip name usually include a walking tour of the venue or there will be a significant
amount of walking required. Note the day trips marked with the indicate trips at
high altitude over 8,000’. Please note that if participants plan on bringing a walker or
wheelchair or need special handicapped accessibility seating or dietary considerations,
they must notify the front desk when they register to ensure accommodations can be
met. Please note that indicate a payment/cancellation deadline. Return trip times are
approximate. Masks must be worn while on the bus at all times.
tropical butterflies but be sure to stop and
EXCURSIONS see Rosie their star tarantula! After our tour
DENVER DUMB FRIENDS we will stop for lunch at BJ’s Restaurant
LEAGUE TOUR and Brewhouse. Lunch is on your own. Fee
Take a walking tour of the newly expanded includes tour, escort and transportation.
Denver Dumb Friends League at the Leslie 49066 March 9
A. Malone Center. This full-service shelter • Wed., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
offers adoptions, pet admissions, lost-and-
• $46 ($37 Resident)
found services and humane education
classes for the public. After our tour we • Menu Range: $8-$22
will stop for lunch at Ester’s Neighborhood • Last day to register/cancel Feb. 28*
Pub with a wide array of appetizers, salads, “CELTIC MANIA”
sandwiches, pizza and of course desserts – WITH THE DENVER BRASS
you are bound to find something to tempt The long-awaited return of THE HOTTEST
your taste buds. Lunch is on your own. Fee CELTIC SHOW IN TOWN is finally here!
includes escort and transportation The buzz is in the air, and it’s not just the
46682 March 3 sound of Denver Brass warming up for
• Thu., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. what Westword calls one of Denver’s best
• $30 ($24 Resident) annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the
Newman Center. Behold the visual and sonic
• Menu Range: $10-$20
experience that only Denver Brass offers, a
THE BUTTERFLY PAVILION sensory kaleidoscope of Celtic dance, brass,
The Butterfly Pavilion is located in bagpipes, hammered dulcimer, Irish tenor and
Westminster, Colorado. It opened on July more! Join the obsession and make this your
1, 1995 and was the first stand-alone non- annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition! Fee includes
profit insect zoo in the United States. The admission, escort and transportation.
30,000-square-foot facility is situated on 11 47013 March 13
acres of land and contains five main exhibit
• Sun., 1-5 p.m.
areas to teach visitors about butterflies and
other invertebrates. The main exhibit is an • $59 ($47 Resident)
indoor rain forest filled with 1,200 free-flying • Last day to register/cancel Feb. 23*
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MARDI GRAS CASINO DENVER HISTORY TOURS:
IN BLACKHAWK WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR
Hop on board a luxury motor coach as we Is the history of Denver just about men?
travel up the hill to the Mardi Gras Casino in Absolutely not! Come discover the ‘weaker’ sex
Blackhawk. Extras to be received for our group that made Denver proud—and made it blush.
include $10 in free play after you earn 300 Women ventured out of the home, across the
points and $15 food credit at the Bourbon Street prairie, up the mountains, and into our history.
Cafe. Fee includes escort and transportation. DHT will let you in on the secrets of what they
47050 March 22 wore—or didn’t—what they cooked, where they
went, and what they did, and what the men
• Tue., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
thought about it all. Come meet the noble and
• $28 ($22 Resident) notorious women of Denver, from Chipeta, the
• Last day to register/cancel March 9* Ute woman who negotiated for peace, to Mattie
47051 May 13 Silks, the madam who negotiated for ‘favors’.
• Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. So, leave your bloomers behind and join us for
the truth about who tamed the West! This tour
• $28 ($22 Resident)
includes a one-hour break for lunch. Participants
• Last day to register/cancel April 28* should bring money for their meal. Fee includes
“THE NOTEWORTHY LIFE escort, tour guide and transportation.
OF HOWARD BARNES” 48844 April 1
@ BOULDER DINNER THEATER • Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Howard Barnes is a perfectly average man in
• $96 ($77 Resident)
his early thirties, until the day that he wakes
up to discover that his life has become a COLORADO ROCKIES BASEBALL
musical. Desperate to escape from the show, AT COORS FIELD
Howard embarks on a fantastical quest Join us for an afternoon to cheer on the
through the realm of musical theater. Equal Rockies! Lunch and snacks are on your own
parts satire, romantic comedy and love letter at the ballpark. Hop on board our bus where
to the American musical, The Noteworthy the only thing you will need to think about is
Life of Howard Barnes is intended for people baseball, food and fun! Fee includes tickets to
who love musical theater, and their spouses the game, parking, escort and transportation.
who hate it. Premiered at the Village Theater 46684 April 10: Rockies vs L.A. Dodgers
in 2018. Featured in the NAMT Festival of • Sun., noon-5:30 p.m.
New Musicals. Fee includes show, luncheon,
• $54 ($43 Resident)
gratuity, escort and transportation.
• Last day to register/cancel March 11*
46683 March 27
46685 June 5: Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves
• Sun., 11:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Sun., noon-5:30 p.m.
• $133 ($106 Resident)
• $54 ($43 Resident)
• Last day to register/cancel Feb. 24*
• Last day to register/cancel May 24*
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PEARL STREET MALL HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION
IN BOULDER Once part of a large ranching empire, the
Boulder’s famous street is lined with restaurants, mansion is now surrounded by a working
shops and galleries; four blocks of which have ranch, historic barns, bunkhouse, ranch
been closed to traffic to make for easy walking! houses pastures and more. Learn of the history
Here, in the center of historic downtown, locals of this amazing mansion that has seen many
and visitors stroll the brick-paved pedestrian additions to make it the grand showcase it
walkways, linger on sun dappled benches and is today. Our docent will take us all over the
restaurant patios, shop to their heart’s content mansion and talk of its history and the people
and stop to watch only-in Boulder street who lived there. After the tour, we will have
performers as well as view the art on display. lunch at The Old Blinking Light restaurant
Stroll at your own pace and luncheon at one of where you will have a vast variety of delicious
the many restaurants or cafes. Lunch is on your dishes to choose from. Lunch is on your own.
own. Fee includes escort and transportation. Fee includes escort and transportation.
46999 April 13 47583 April 19
• Wed., 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Tue., 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• $35 ($28 Resident) • $34 ($27 Resident)
“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND: A • Menu range: $8-$24
MUSICAL” @ THE LITTLETON “KINKY BOOTS”
TOWN HALL ARTS CENTER @ THE ARVADA CENTER
Based on a novel inspired by the classic A struggling factory owner encounters a
Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale The Little vivacious entertainer and together they brew
Mermaid, this Caribbean-Calypso one-act up a high-heeled, bedazzled and brilliant idea
musical tells the story of a fearless peasant girl to save the family business. This joyous story
who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the of unexpected friendship finds the fabulous in
other side of the island. When divided cultures everyone. (Note: Kinky Boots is a contemporary
keep them apart, the Island Gods assist our Broadway-style musical that contains adult
heroine as she embarks on a remarkable quest themes and brief, strong violence). Fee includes
to reunite with the man who captured her heart. show, escort and transportation. The Arvada
Fee includes show, escort and transportation. Center requires ALL attendees to show a
47001 April 16 COVID-19 vaccine card or proof of negative test
• Sat., 1-4:30 p.m. no more than 72 hours prior to show time.
• $89 ($71 Resident) 47587 April 20
• Last day to register/cancel March 11* • Wed., 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
• $104 ($83 Resident)
• Last day to register/cancel March 15*
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CENTER FOR COLORADO DENVER HISTORY TOURS:
WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR AND TEA GOLDEN GLORIES
AT THE BYERS-EVANS HOUSE Join Denver History Tours for a look at the
Join our group as we take a tour of the Byers- city that could have been the capital, Golden.
Evans Home now the Center for Colorado There are numerous things to learn on this
Women’s History Museum followed by a lovely orientation tour of our historic neighbor
afternoon tea. This historic house has been the nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
home to inspiring women since 1883. It has been There’s more to Golden than you might
beautifully restored to the era of 1912-1924 and is realize, with gems hidden in the nearby
furnished with the family’s original belongings. foothills as well. Though the honor of capital
Guided house tours weave together the stories would not go to Golden in the end, it is a
of the many women, such as Anne Evans, who city that takes great pride in its history and
lived and worked in the home and the impact of modern livability. Prepare to be dazzled by
the families on early Denver. Fee includes tour, Golden. This tour includes a one-hour break
tea, gratuity, escort and transportation. for lunch. Participants should bring money
48338 May 5 for their meal. Fee includes escort, tour guide
and transportation.
• Thu., 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
48845 May 11
• $63 ($50 Resident)
• Wed., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Payment/Cancellation Deadline: April 15*
• $96 ($77 Resident)
“GUYS & DOLLS”
@ JESTERS DINNER THEATER A DAY IN ESTES PARK W/ TOUR
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York OF THE STANLEY HOTEL
City, GUYS AND DOLLS is an oddball romantic Spend a lovely spring day with your friends
comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find from ACAA as we venture up to Estes Park. First
the cash to set up the biggest craps game in we will have a private tour of the famous Stanley
town while the authorities breathe down his Hotel, then head down to the town where you
neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub will have time on your own to dine for lunch at
performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been one of the many restaurants and cafes, shop or
engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow just stroll around in this picturesque mountain
gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky town. Fee includes private tour of the Stanley
ends up chasing the strait-laced missionary Hotel, escort and transportation.
Sarah Brown. GUYS AND DOLLS takes us 46995 May 19
from the heart of Times Square to the cafes • Thu., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of • $118 ($94 Resident)
New York City, but eventually everyone ends
• Last day to register/cancel: April 20*
up right where they belong. Fee includes show,
luncheon, gratuity, escort and transportation.
47593 May 14
• Sat., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• $90 ($72 Resident)
• Last day to register/cancel: April 13*
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“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” @ THE DINING OUT
CANDLELIGHT DINNER THEATER
Based on one of the most loved and celebrated CASEY’S IRISH BISTRO & PUB
movies of all time, Singin’ in the Rain is the On a bright corner of Stapleton’s “Main Street,”
story of the first Hollywood movie musical. This you will find Casey’s Bistro and Pub bringing
MGM classic has been faithfully adapted by the luck o’ the Irish to this quaint Denver
Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph neighborhood. A modern interpretation
Green from their original award-winning of Ireland’s infamous pubs, Casey’s menu
screenplay. Each unforgettable scene, song features traditional Irish fare and American
and dance, is accounted for, including the favorites like shepherd’s pie, pot-steamed
show stopping title number, complete with an mussels and the ever-favorite fish and chips.
onstage rainstorm. Hilarious situations, snappy Lighter fare including freshly made soups,
dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood salads and sandwiches, rounds out the menu.
standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect Fee includes escort and transportation.
entertainment for any fan of the golden age of 48828 March 11
movie musicals. Fee includes show, luncheon, • Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
gratuity, escort and transportation. • $23 ($18 Resident)
47004 May 22 • Menu Range: $7-$21
• Sun., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
TEXAS DE BRAZIL
• $111 ($89 Resident) Known as a ‘Taste of Two Traditions,’ Texas de
• Last day to register/cancel: April 20* Brazil allows you to savor traditional Brazilian
“THE WEDDING SINGER” churrasco cooking served with the generous
@ THE LITTLETON TOWN spirit and hospitality that Texas is known
HALL ARTS CENTER for. Once you sit down you will enjoy a feast
Based on the popular Adam Sandler movie. of chef-crafted salads, roasted vegetables,
The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. imported cheeses and charcuterie, baked
Robbie, a wannabe ‘Rockstar,’ is left at the cheese bread, garlic mashed potatoes, sizzling
altar and starts changing his tune. Enter beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian
Julia, a waitress who wins his affection. sausage. You let the server know when you
As luck would have it, Julia is about to be want more or when you have had enough!
married to a Wall Street shark – unless Fee includes escort and transportation.
Robbie pulls of the performance of a decade, 48829 March 25
the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. • Fri., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee includes show, escort and transportation. • $23 ($18 Resident)
47584 June 26 • Menu Range: $20 (salad bar only)
• Sun., 1-5 p.m. $26 (full lunch)
• $84 ($67 Resident)
• Last day to register/cancel May 16*
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3 MARGARITAS SOUTHLANDS MYSTERY MEAL
Experience the ambience and taste of Mexico Are you the adventuresome type? Dine with us
at this family owned and operated restaurant. in a truly unique setting in an atmosphere that
Choose from such tasty dishes as chile is very different. Each dish has the taste of Italy
relleno, enchiladas, tacos, arroz con pollo, is the only hint you will get on this excursion.
carne asada and more! Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation.
Fee includes escort and transportation. 48840 May 2
46994 April 12 • Mon., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Tue., 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident)
• $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $8-$22
• Menu Range: $10-$15
240 UNION
BALISTRERI WINE TASTING Offering contemporary American cuisine,
Join us as we drive over to the Balistreri Winery specializing in a wide range of unique dishes
in Denver for an afternoon of wine tasting and including wood-fired pizza, seafood, pork, pasta
tour of the winery. Enjoy a special selection of and more. Fee includes escort and transportation.
10 Balistreri wines brought to your table with an 49151 May 17
explanation by a Balistreri wine pourer and enjoy • Tue., 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
an Antipasti of assorted cured meats and salami,
• $23 ($18 Resident)
artisan cheeses, seasonal roasted vegetables,
mixed olives, bacon wrapped dates and assorted • Menu Range: $8-$35
crackers and crostini. Fee includes wine tasting,
antipasti, gratuity, escort and transportation.
46993 April 25
• Mon., 1:15-5 p.m.
• $78 ($62 Resident)
• Last day to register/cancel April 14*
SUMMER SNEAK PEEK
REGISTRATION DAY
Get a sneak peek at what excursions are being
offered for Summer 2022 at the Aurora Center
for Active Adults! Registration required. First
come, first served (so register early)!
49119 April 29
• Fri., 9-11 a.m.
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