TRIPS & TOURS Catalog - December 2021
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TRIPS & TOURS Catalog
September - December 2021
Seattle Locks with Argosy Cruises
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Taste of the Mediterranean
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Garden D’Lights at Bellevue Botanical
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Find out more about Trips & Tours at
360.586.6181, ext. 126
Activity Levels
E Easy. Minimal walking, primarily flat surfaces.
Moderate. Walking short distances and some standing.
M Possibly uneven surfaces or a few stairs. No wheel chairs.
More Difficult. Walking tours. Standing. Uneven
D surfaces, possibly one or more flights of stairs. No wheel
chairs or walkers.
Trips and Tours are open to everyone 18 and older. We strive to ac-
commodate people of all abilities. Individuals requiring assistance
must provide their own caregiver. People in wheelchairs or electric
scooters may be accommodated on some trips. Please notify our of-
fice at 360.586.6181 ext. 126 at least 30 days before the trip to make ar-
rangements for a vehicle with a wheelchair lift.
Deposits
Your nonrefundable deposit reserves your space and
constitutes acceptance of these terms and agreements.
$20 for daytrips and $50 for overnight excursions.
Payments
Final payments are due two weeks prior to trip and may be
made by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard credit/debit card.
Make checks payable to Senior Services and mail or deliver to:
Senior Services for South Sound Attn: Trips Office
222 Columbia Street NW. Olympia, WA 98501
Or pay online at: www.SouthSoundSeniors.org or with a credit/
debit card by phone.
Member Discount
Senior Services for South Sound is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza-
tion. Member discounts for trips are $10
Trip Departures
Olympia Senior Center: 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia.
Lacey Community Center: 6729 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey – turn
right at the roundabout and bear right into the parking lot. The
Senior Services bus will pick you up near the bathrooms.
Note: Not at the Lacey Senior Center.
TRIPS & TOURS
www.SouthSoundSeniors.org
trips@southsoundseniors.org
360.586.6181, Ext. 126
Reservation & Cancellation
The Trips & Tours staff act only as agents for trips and shall
not be held responsible for any accidents, loss, or injuries that
may occur. All passengers are covered by common carrier
insurance. Trips & Tours does not accept liability for any
carrier’s cancellation penalties.
Senior Services reserves the right to refuse any person as a tour
participant and expel anyone whose conduct is incompatible
with the interest of the group.
Trips & Tours is a fragrance free business. We appreciate your coopera-
tion.
If it becomes necessary, Senior Services reserves the right to
change the schedule without notice.
Cancellations and Refunds:
*Overnight trip cancellations require 30 days notice.
*Day trips cancellations require 14 days notice.
A $20 fee will be charged for all day trip cancellations.
$50 fee will apply to overnight trip cancellations.
Non-Refundable
Late cancellations and gift certificates are non-refundable.
If a trip is cancelled by Trips & Tours, a full refund will be
made. Your refund check will be issued within two weeks.
Winter/Summer Cancellations
On rare occasions, impassable roads due to snow or ice, or
poor air conditions may cause cancellation of a trip. The safety
of our clients is our priority.
september
Mariners vs Red Sox
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 E
Do you love baseball, but
hate battling I5 traffic and
Seattle parking? Let us take
the hassle out of enjoying a
summer ballgame at Safeco
Field. Join us to see your
very own Seattle Mariners
face the Boston Red Sox on
a Wednesday afternoon. The
Red Sox are currently num-
ber two in their division, so it should be a thrilling game. See
your favorite veterans like homerun hitter, Kyle Seager, and
some new players as
well. We have great
seats in the 100 level
near first base, Mar-
iner’s Trivia on the
bus, and unique door
prizes; it’s bound to
be a fun trip!
$125 Member /$135 General Public
Includes transportation, admission and snacks.
Food on your own.
Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm.
This trip is walker accessible.
2
Step Into Nature #1 Vashon Island’s Beaches D
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Dust off your walking
shoes because our Step
Into Nature Series is
kicking off with a won-
derful excursion to
Vashon Island. We start
with a short ferry ride
from Point Defiance in
Tacoma and continue to
Point Robinson, a 10
acre shoreline park. Located on the east shore of Maury Is-
land, the site has a historic light house and extensive sandy
beach. The trail is roughly half a mile roundtrip to the light
house and the dramatic views of the sound and Mount Raini-
er. Then we cruise into town for hearty lunch at local favor-
ite, The Hardware Store Restaurant before continuing on to
the Shinglemill Creek Trail to Fern Cove. This trail is roughly
1.5 miles across uneven terrain termi-
nating at the beach at Fern Cove.
Those who choose to skip the longer
walk, can disembark at the cove and
enjoy some extra beach time.
$99 Member/$109 General Public
Includes transportation, ferry and lunch.
Departs OSC 8:00/Lacey 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm.
3
October
Seattle Locks Argosy Cruise
E
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Have you ever wanted to take a
ride on a boat elevator? Join us
for a fall adventure through the
Chittenden Ballard Locks with
Argosy Cruises. Venture beyond
the Seattle harbor and experience
the spectacular transition from
salt to fresh water on a Locks
Cruise! This fully narrated tour
provides you with knowledge, fun facts, and the chance to be-
come the attraction to those on shore as the vessel raises or
lowers due to the ever-changing tides of Puget Sound. The
two hour cruise begins downtown and ends on Lake Union.
We’ll arrive at Pier 54 early so you can get lunch on your own
at a nearby restaurant (Ivar’s Fish Bar and Red Robin are
within a few steps) or bring a bag lunch and eat on the water-
front before boarding. A full-
service bar is available on board
with cocktails, local wine and
beer, non-alcoholic beverages,
sandwiches and snacks as well.
With both indoor and outdoor
seating, masks required, and
good accessibility, this cruise
should be comfortable in any
weather.
$95 Member/$105 General Public
Includes transportation, snack, and cruise. Lunch on your own.
Departs OSC 8:30 LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:30 pm.
This trip is walker accessible.
4
Step Into Nature #2 Lake Quinault M
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Join us for our second Step Into
Nature outing to beautiful Lake
Quinault in the Olympic Nation-
al Forest. We will start our trips
with a stop to see the World’s
Largest Sitka Spruce. This is just
a short walk from the main road
but well worth the effort, and a
wonderful chance to stretch your
legs before lunch in the historic Lake Quinault Lodge. In the fall
of 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Lake Quinault
Lodge during a fact-finding trip and enjoyed lunch in the later-
named Roosevelt Dining Room. Nine months later, Roosevelt
signed a bill creating Olympic National Park. Today the im-
pressive dining room remains largely as it was back in the day,
and boasts excellent Northwest cuisine paired with stunning
views. After lunch you have a choice: linger in the lodge with a
beverage of your choice or
perhaps a short stroll along the
lake or follow your guide
through a 2 mile loop tour on
the Kestner Homestead Trail
and Maple Glade loop. This
trail is mostly flat and easy
walking, but the enormous
maples dripping with moss
will most certainly take your
breath away.
$89 Member/$99 General Public
Includes transportation, meal and snacks.
Departs LSC 9:00/OSC 9:30 am.
Returns apprx. 5:30 pm.
5
A Taste of the Mediterranean Food Tour
M
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Our food tours have been very popular and this one is sure to
please as we taste our way through a variety mouth watering
Mediterranean cuisine. Each stop will include several dishes
for guests to sample and will include both vegetarian and meat
selections. The tour will feature four stops between Lacey and
Tacoma, starting with a Mediterranean Gyros Grill, where we
will sample several hot and cold Greek appetizers. Next we
visit the McMenamin’s Elks Temple for some fancy Spanish
Tapas, before heading to the Europa Bistro where we will en-
joy a sampling of their best Italian entrees. Of course no meal
is complete without dessert, so our final stop will be at our
own Safura’s in Lacey for baklava and other sweet treats. In
addition to the most beloved dishes from the region, you will
also get to try some things that may be new to you. Overall
you will get plenty to eat, and won’t go home hungry. Alco-
holic beverages may be purchased on your own.
$109 Member/$119 General Public
Includes transportation and all food and tips.
Departs OSC 10:30 LSC 11:00 am.
Returns apprx. 6:00 pm.
6
november
Lucky Eagle Casino and Centralia Outlets Shopping
Friday, November 5, 2021 E
Feeling lucky? We’re off to the Lucky Eagle Casino for a ear-
ly lunch together at the Crafthouse before we set you free to
try your luck on some games. If you are more interested in get-
ting a start on your Christmas shopping, you will have the op-
tion to hop over to the Centralia Outlets Mall where you can
find savings from the big brand shops, like Lane Bryant, Eddie
Bauer, Chicos, Pendleton, The Gap and more. We will circle
back and pick up the gamers before heading home.
$54 Member/$64 General Public
Includes transportation and lunch.
Departs OSC 10:00 LSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 5:00 pm.
Traveler's Tea
Friday, November 12th at 2:30 pm
Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center
6757 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey
Join Trips & Tours Director, Sky Myers for a
video presentation about upcoming trips.
This event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy a cup of tea while learning about all
the exciting destinations planned for 2021
and beyond. Bring a friend.
Call 360 586-6181 ext 126
7
Pinot’s Pallette: A Painting Experience
M
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Calling all artists and wanna-
bes. Discover a new way to un-
wind with your friends. Recon-
nect over your favorite bever-
ages while a local artist guides
you through painting your own
masterpiece. Together we will
be instructed step by step
through the process of painting
our very own works of art. All materials are provided and you
will be taking your artwork home after the class. These are al-
ways a good time, and although we all paint the same picture,
no two are alike. This classes are suitable for those with little
to no painting experience. We will have a meal together at
British Bites before the class, and a glass of wine is included
for all who wish to get those creative juices flowing. Pinot’s
Palette got their start with a studio in Texas and now have stu-
dios across the nation.
$104 Member/$114 General Public
Includes transportation, snack and lunch.
Departs OSC 8:00/LSC 8:30 am. Returns apprx. 4:00 pm.
december
Garden D’Lights at Bellevue Botanical M
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Garden d’Lights is the holiday lights extravaganza at the
Bellevue Botanical Garden. With more than half a million
sparkling lights formed in the whimsical shapes of plants,
birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls set amid the natural
beauty of the garden, this trip will truly put you in the holiday
8spirit. You can also do some holiday
shopping as we start the day at
Bellevue Square. After lunch you
can choose to shop or just relax and
take in the holiday sights and
sounds in the mall.
$89 Members/$99 General Public
Includes transportation, lunch and admission.
Departs OSC 11:00/LSC 11:30 am. Returns apprx. 8:30 pm.
Christmas Revels in Tacoma
Sunday, December 19, 2021 E
Puget Sound Revels return to
Tacoma's Rialto Theater for a
Québécois Christmas Revels.
Puget Sound Revels builds and cel-
ebrates community through tradi-
tional (and not so traditional) song,
dance, and story drawn from many
cultures. Although the time, place,
and story arc changed annually, the theme is always the winter
solstice theme of light and dark. For millennia, communities
have tracked the sun to know when to plant and harvest and to
know when to expect the dwindling of life and light. The need
to track this cycle bound communities together and produced
countless cultural traditions, many of which reassure that the
solstice marks the turning point toward renewal and regenera-
tion...the "promise that lies in the sleeping land." After the
matinee, we’ll enjoy an early supper together before heading
home.
$105 Members/$115 General Public
Includes transportation, lunch and admission.
Departs OSC 11:00 LSC 11:30 am.
Returns apprx. 6:30 pm.
9Start planning your 2022 tours with us!
California Rail Discovery, April 20-26
$2895 per person double occupancy, Single Supplement +$950
Croatia & It’s Islands, June 21-July 2
$4999 per person double occupancy, Single Supplement +$1800
Nova Scotia & the Canadian Maritimes, July 21-29
$3650 per person double occupancy, Single Supplement +$1125
Danube Cruise & Oberammergau Passion Play
September 11-20
$6549 lower, $6999, middle, $7899 upper, per person double occupancy.
Danube River Hvar, Croatia Nova Scotia
Have a different destination in mind? Senior Services for
South Sound’s Trips & Tours can help you find the perfect
tour with one of our trusted partners Premier World Dis-
covery or Collette Vacations.
Set up an appointment with Trips & Tours
by contacting Sky Myers at
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