55+ Bus Trip Guide SPRING 2020 - Registration begins March 11, 2020 burnaby.ca/55+bustrips
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SPRING 2020 55+ Bus Trip Guide Registration begins March 11, 2020 burnaby.ca/55+bustrips
HAVE FUN AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS! REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 11, 2020 How to Register: » Online Using the Internet at burnaby.ca/webreg. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please have your family PIN and client number and a credit card ready. » In Person Drop by the centre of your choice during registration hours. We accept cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or debit card. » By Phone Phone-in registration hours vary from location to location. Please have the course number (barcode) and a credit card ready. Volunteer Bus Drivers If you have a Class 4 (unrestricted) drivers licence and would enjoy driving a minibus full of fun-seeking 55+ adults, please contact Bonsor Recreation Complex at 604-297-4587 or Confederation Centre at 604-297-4815. Bus trip schedules and fees subject to change | Prices do not include tax.
For Trips that Include Ferry Transportation
To qualify for a seniors’ discount on BC Ferries, you must be age 65 or older and a BC
resident. You may be asked to present a piece of government issued ID proving your
age and residency. Trip prices include the seniors’ discount. If you do not qualify, be
prepared to pay the difference. The additional fee is charged upon registration.
Registration & Refund Cut-off Dates
Please contact any registration location for current refund information
55+ Society Bus Trips
The Bonsor 55+ Society is now offering overnight trips to interesting
and exciting places. To sign up for these trips, please see the bulletin board in the
55+ lounge at Bonsor 55+ Centre. Transportation is in their 20-passenger bus.
Wheelchairs & Walkers
When planning a trip where you’ll need your wheelchair or walker, please inform the
clerk when registering. Every effort is made to accommodate the equipment with
advance notice.
Accessibility
Walking to and from bus parking locations may be necessary. Please contact the
centre if you would like more information regarding the amount of walking on a
specific trip.
Arrive on Time
Ensure you leave home in enough time to park your car and get to the centre 15
minutes before the trip departure time. Many trips must leave at the time stated to
ensure destination arrival time.
During all 55+ outings, please:
» Use headphones when listening to personal devices.
» Use cellphones once you are off the bus to make calls.
» In consideration of those with allergies please avoid scented hair
and body products.
Transportation is by minibus
except where noted.
Please remember
When you take part in a bus or van trip, the return time may differ from the published
time due to traffic and other unforeseen factors.CASINO SERIES TOUR Try your luck at cards, slot machines and more as we visit casinos throughout the Lower Mainland. When registering, members MUST notify staff if planning to bring a walker. Due to bus capacity, a maximum of two folding walkers can be accommodated per trip (first come, first served). If you’re registering online, please phone 604-294-1936 to notify staff of your walker. Elements Casino (Surrey) Member $19.39, Non-member $24.23 CONFEDERATION Th, April 9, 9:30am-3:30pm 526426 Starlight Casino (New Westminster) Member $12.12, Non-member $15.15 CONFEDERATION Th, June 4, 9:30am-3pm 526427 LET’S DO LUNCH Join us for a delicious meal and great company in the comfortable surroundings of a Lower Mainland restaurant or pub. Fee includes transportation only. Meal, gratuity and applicable taxes not included. At certain restaurants, please expect 15-18% gratuity to be added to your restaurant bill due to group reservation. No refund one week prior to trip date, unless stated otherwise. Please notify staff at time of registration if you are bringing a walker. Riverway Clubhouse at Riverway Golf Course (Burnaby) Member $10.63, Non-member $13.29 CONFEDERATION W, April 1, 10:45am-2:30pm 526307 Boathouse Restaurant (Port Moody) Member $12.70, Non-member $15.86 BONSOR Th, April 2, 11am-2:30pm 523211
Prospect Point Bar & Grill (Stanley Park) Member $13.79, Non-member $17.24 CONFEDERATION M, April 20, 10:15am-1:45pm 526308 The Fort Pub (Langley) Member $15.35, Non-member $19.19 BONSOR F, April 24, 11am-2:30pm 523212 Old Bavaria Haus (New Westminster) Member $8.45, Non-member $10.57 BONSOR W, May 6, 4:15-7:30pm 523210 Tap & Barrel (Vancouver) Member $8.99, Non-member $11.24 CONFEDERATION W, May 13, 10:45am-2pm 526309 Blue Hat Bistro, Pacific institute Culinary School (Granville Island) Member $12.06, Non-member $15.07 BONSOR Tu, May 19, 10:30am-2pm 523216 Old Spaghetti Factory (Richmond) Member $13.99, Non-member $17.48 CONFEDERATION M, May 25, 10am-2:45pm 526310 Adrian’s Restaurant (Langley Airport) Member $15.43, Non-member $19.29 BONSOR Th, June 11, 11am-2:30pm 523213 Coquitlam Grill (Coquitlam) Member $10.99, Non-member $13.74 CONFEDERATION F, June 12, 10am-1:30pm 526312 Rusty’s Neighbourhood Pub (Cloverdale) Member $14.00, Non-member $17.50 BONSOR F, June 26, 11am-2:30pm 523217 Westward Ho! Public House & Grill (Vancouver) Member $12.79, Non-member $15.99 CONFEDERATION M, June 29, 10am-3pm 526743 Arrive on Time! Ensure you leave home in enough time to get to the centre 15 minutes before the departure time. Many trips must leave at the time stated to ensure destination arrival time.
APRIL Pender Island with Joy Brown Discover the beautiful Gulf Islands of North and South Pender. Visit Mortimer Spit, explore historic Port Washington and Hope Bay. Learn about the islands’ unique way of life. A delicious lunch is served overlooking the sea. Afternoon tea is at the Driftwood Centre. Lunch and tea included in fee. Member 65 yrs+ $129.96, Non-member 65 yrs+ $162.45 Member 64 yrs- $157.46, Non-member 64 yrs- $196.82 BONSOR W, April 15, 8:15am-7:30pm 528374 The Dance Centre Show & Lunch Join us for a day at the Scotiabank Dance Centre where guests will be treated to a pre-show tour. After the curtains close, we will have lunch at one of BC’s best and longest running restaurants, White Spot (not included in fee). Member $32.98, Non-member $41.22 CAMERON Th, April 16, 10:15am-4:15pm 533591 EDMONDS Th, April 16, 10am-4:30pm 533572 Crazy for You Musical (Massey Theatre, New Westminster) Enjoy the memorable tunes of Gershwin, including I Got Rhythm and But Not For Me. Crazy for You tells the story of Bobby Child, who is sent to Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theatre. Here he finds Polly. Register to see how it ends. Member $51.34, Non-member $64.19 BONSOR Su, April 19, 1:15-4:30pm 528451 Tulips and Rowena’s Inn with Joy Brown Enjoy walking through huge fields of brightly coloured tulips in full bloom at the Chiliwack Tulip Festival and several acres of daffodils. Enjoy a visit and tasting at a honey farm in the Fraser Valley. Take in the drive scenic on highway #7 to have lunch and dessert (included in fee) at the elegant Rowena’s Inn overlooking Harrison River with time to explore this luxurious BC estate. Member $110.34, Non-member $137.93 EDMONDS Tu, April 21, 9am-5pm 528832 Abbotsford Tulip Festival Explore the fields and wide variety of tulips at the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Buy some of your favourites to bring home. Afterwards, lunch (not included in fee) will be served at Ricky’s Country Restaurant, only a short distance from the festival. Member $29.61, Non-member $37.02 CONFEDERATION Th, April 30, 9am-3:30pm 527462
MAY
Luxury Boat Cruise to Rainbow Falls with Joy Brown
On the way to Harrison Hot Springs, visit Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford, and
enjoy a full lunch (included in fee) in the Fraser Valley. After lunch, continue onto Harrison Hot
Springs where you’ll experience a two hour luxury boat cruise on beautiful Harrison Lake. On
this cruise, you’ll float by cascading Rainbow Falls, the rock formations of Echo Island and
Sasquatch Park. Dessert and drinks (included in fee) are served aboard the 62ft luxury yacht.
Member $147.74, Non-member $184.68
CAMERON Th, May 7, 9:45am-6pm 528829
EDMONDS Th, May 7, 9:30am-6:15pm 528830
Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Experience one of the top ten bird watching sites in Canada. Learn about the millions of birds
seeking feeding and resting areas during their annual migration along the Pacific Coast. The
sanctuary is a place where wildlife and their habitat are protected from harm. Lunch (not
included in fee) will be at the Old Spaghetti Factory.
Member 60 yrs+ $24.39, Non-member 59 yrs+ $26.38
Member 60 yrs- $30.47 , Non-member 59 yrs- $32.47
CONFEDERATION F, May 8, 9am-3pm 526766
Abbotsford Tulip Festival
Be Scent Aware
In consideration of those with allergies please avoid scented hair and body products.Spring Time at VanDusen Gardens
Hastings Racecourse (Vancouver)
And they’re off! Watch thoroughbred horse-racing from the comfort of Silks Restaurant.
Program and a delicious buffet are included in the fee.
Member $49.90, Non-member $62.35
BONSOR Sa, May 16, 12noon-5pm 528457
The Best of Victoria with Joy Brown
Hop on board as we head to Victoria with Joy Brown. Visit Fisherman’s Wharf — o ne of
Victoria’s most colourful locations. Enjoy a water taxi ride across the Inner Harbour with views
of the Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Then, lunch and dessert (included in fee)
are served at Vista 18 with fabulous views of Victoria. View the beautiful Abkhazi Gardens, built
by Prince and Princess Abkhazi, before a scenic drive.
Member 65 yrs+ $136.40, Non-member 65 yrs+ $170.50
Member 64 yrs- $186.19, Non-member 64 yrs- $232.72
BONSOR W, May 20, 7:30am-7:30pm 528375
Spring Time at VanDusen Gardens
VanDusen Botanical Garden is a ‘bloomin’ beautiful place all year round, but spring showcases
the Rhododendron Walk, Trilliums, and in mid to late May, the Laburnum Walk. After exploring
the garden, we will have lunch (not included in fee) at Shaughnessy Restaurant.
Member 65 yrs+ $21.57, Non-member 65 yrs+ $26.97
Member 64 yrs- $23.18, Non-member 64 yrs- $28.44
CONFEDERATION Th, May 21, 10am-3pm 526419
High Tea at the Secret Garden (Kerrisdale)
Savour one of the best High Teas in Metro Vancouver (included in fee). Then, explore the shops
in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood.
Member $55.70, Non-member $69.63
BONSOR W, May 27, 11am-4pm 528581
The Best Of Victoria with Joy BrownJUNE Rediscover South Main Street in Vancouver Browse the shops, hunt for antiques, or pick up a bargain in a quaint clothing store along south Main Street. Lunch (not included in fee) is on your own at one of the many restaurants. Member $11.07, Non-member $13.84 BONSOR W, June 3, 9:30am-2pm 529139 Krause Berry Farms & Winery (Langley) Travel to Langley and visit Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery, one of the Fraser Valley’s best! Take a wagon ride around the farm and learn about the history, then visit the vinery, shop in the market, pick some berries or just relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful working family farm! Lunch not included in the fee, but you can try their fabulous berry waffles, homemade pies, corn pizzas, berry shortcakes, or old-fashioned berry milkshakes at the ‘Porch’. Member $14.44, Non-member $18.05 CAMERON W, June 3, 10:30am-2:15pm 528827 EDMONDS W, June 3, 10:15am-2:30pm 528828 Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise All aboard! View old growth forests, pristine waterfalls, various wildlife and large waterfront homes while sailing through the calm blue waters of Indian Arm on Harbour Cruises Ltd. While onboard, enjoy a delicious catered lunch (included in the fee) and en-route commentary. Member $91.09, Non-member $113.86 CAMERON Sa, June 13, 9:30am-3:45pm 528822 EDMONDS Sa, June 13, 9:15am-4pm 528821 Chaberton Winery Tour and Lunch (Langley) Travel to the Chaberton Winery for a guided tour and tasting session. Learn how fine BC wines are made. Afterwards enjoy lunch (not included in fee) at the Bacchus Bistro. Members $39.60, Non-members $49.50 CONFEDERATION W, June 17, 9:45am-2:45pm 526767
Explore Whistler Whether you are interested in walking, shopping, hiking or eating, Whistler has it all! Unique stores, fantastic restaurants and great walking trails will keep you busy throughout the day. With a quick stop in Squamish on the way up and down to stretch your legs, this will be a full day trip! Lunch not included in fee. Member $38.08, Non-member $47.60 CONFEDERATION M, June 22, 9am-6pm 526753 Go Fish! Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery (Abbotsford) Learn about tackle, bait and fish handling. Then try your luck at catch and release in two stocked trout ponds at the hatchery. Picnic lunch is included in the fee. Member $34.46, Non-member $43.07 CAMERON Th, June 25, 9am-1pm 528603 EDMONDS Th, June 25, 8:30am-1:30pm 528604 Nanaimo and the Crow and Gate Pub with Joy Brown Discover the heart and beauty of downtown Nanaimo. Explore an oceanfront park and local shops. Have lunch (included in fee) in a Nanaimo harbourfront restaurant. Visit the delightful Yonder Wood country store located in Cedar. Enjoy afternoon tea (included in fee) in the beautiful gardens of Vancouver Island’s famous English Crow and Gate Pub. Member 65 yrs+ $133.15, Non-member 65 yrs+ $166.43 Member 64 yrs- $160.00, Non-member 64 yrs- $200.00 BONSOR Th, June 25, 7:15am-7:30pm 528426 Be Scent Aware In consideration of those with allergies please avoid scented hair and body products.
SPRING 2020
55+ Bus Trip
Guide
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Bonsor 55+ Centre
6533 Nelson Avenue Phone: 604-297-4580
Located across the parking lot from Bonsor Recreation Complex.
Cameron Recreation Complex
9523 Cameron Street Phone: 604-297-4456
Confederation Community Centre
4585 Albert Street Phone: 604-294-1936
Edmonds Community Centre
7433 Edmonds Street Phone: 604-297-4838
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