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TRIPS & TOURS Catalog
December 2019 - March 2020
Bohemia at the Triple Door
Sunday, January 26, 2020
National Nordic Museum
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Find out more about Trips & Tours at
360.586.6181, ext. 126 or visit
www.SouthSoundSeniors.org
december
A Victorian Country Christmas Experience M
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Puyallup is our destination for
these two Victorian Christmas
events. First stop is the 1886
Meeker Mansion, fully deco-
rated for Christmas. We’ll en-
joy a traditional English Tea
service that includes cucum-
ber sandwiches, scones, tarts,
lemon bread, pumpkin bread,
fruit, and tea served in English Bone China cups. A guided tour
of the mansion follows. Rumored to be haunted, it is just a wee
bit creepy, but mostly old timey wonderful.
Our next stop is the Victorian Country Christmas Festival. The
Washington state fairgrounds are transformed into a Victorian
village where holiday music fills the air! With over 500 stores,
you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. There’s gour-
met food, wine, and delicious tasty treats you can purchase
throughout the festival. With your holiday shopping done, sit
down in one of the theaters and take in some live performance.
$69/$79 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, tea, tour, and admission.
Departs OSC 10:30/LSC 11:00 am. Returns apprx. 7:30 pm.
2
The Hard Nut: A Modern Nutcracker
E
Saturday, December 7, 2019
The renowned Mark Morris
Dance Group brings to the
Paramount Theater in Seattle
a Nutcracker like no other!
Celebrating its 28th Anniver-
sary, The Hard Nut com-
bines classic elements of
ETA Hoffman's beloved sto-
ry and Tchaikovsky's quintes-
sential score performed live
by a 53-piece orchestra. But the Mark Morris’ version takes it
from the straight-laced 1890s to the swinging 70s, with raucous
parties, dancing G.I. Joes, whimsical costumes, and a Waltz of
the Snowflakes unlike anything you’ve seen before.
If you're tired of the same Christmas tradition year in and year
out, then the outrageous modern dance revamp that is Hard Nut
is for you! Expect the spectacle of the Nutcracker ballet with a
sprinkling of naughtiness and a whole lot of heart.
We will stop for brunch at
Portage Bay Café South
Lake Union. Known for
their breakfast bar and local,
organic, and sustainable
breakfast and lunch menu
items, the Portage Bay is
one of Senior Services trav-
elers’ favorite.
$142/$152 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, admission and meal.
Departs OSC 9:00/LSC 9:30 am. Returns apprx. 7:30 pm.
3
Fantasy Lights in Spanaway E
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Fantasy Lights is an amazing
Christmas display that takes
place each year just south of
Tacoma. Unlike other large
holiday displays, this event
doesn’t require getting out of
your vehicle, or in this case,
our bus. Fantasy Lights is the
largest drive-thru Christmas lights show in the Northwest with
more than 300 lit-up displays lining the roadways all throughout
the park and around Spanaway Lake.
Many displays return year after year;
the most iconic are the giant red
teddy bear, Candy Cane Lane, a gi-
ant dragon, and a pirate ship, but
new displays are added each year as
well. We begin with a delicious sup-
per at one of Yelm’s newest eateries,
the highly rated, Gather Gastropub.
$55/$65 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, meal and admission.
Departs OSC 1:30/LSC 2:00 pm. Returns apprx. 8:00 pm.
4
Christmas Revels in Tacoma E
Saturday, December 14, 2019
The Puget Sound Revels builds community through the art using
traditional music, dance, and drama drawn from many cultures.
Each year they present a Christmas show with the stories, music
and dance of different cultures, centered loosely on the Winter
Solstice/Christmas season. This year, the Rialto Theater in Taco-
ma is transformed into the Balkan Peninsula, where we’ll cele-
brate the season with the colorful folk stories, stunning harmo-
nies, lively dances, resplendent costumes, and intriguing tradi-
tions of Bulgaria, Croatia, Mace-
donia, Serbia, and Bosnia.
Lunch is served at The Swiss
Restaurant & Pub housed in an
historic 1913 building in the
midst of downtown Tacoma.
They like to say “you’re a stranger
here but once.” We’ve been be-
fore and our clients raved about
the tasty sandwiches, large por-
tions and unique atmosphere in
this historic building.
$99/$109 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, meal and performance.
Departs OSC 10:00/LSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 6:00 pm.
5
JANUARY
Date Night in Yelm (Singles Welcome!)
E
Thursday, January 9, 2020
January can be a long, gray month in
our neck of the woods, but getting out
with friends for a drink, a movie and a
meal can lift our spirits and chase
those winter blues away. We start at the
Uptown Lounge located in the Yelm
Cinema complex. You can get a drink
on your own as we wait for our films
to start. The holiday season always has
a plethora of new exciting films being
released. We won’t know the details of what will be playing until
closer to the date but some films due out at that time include:
Little Women, 1917, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Cats, and
Bombshell. You will get to choose which film you wish to see.
After the films we head over to Tacos Gaby for a Mexican din-
ner together and chance to socialize and compare notes on the
films.
$60/$70 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, movie admission and dinner.
Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 7:00 pm.
6
Haunted Mystery Trip D
Saturday, January 18, 2020
When you sign up for a Mystery Trip you
take a leap of faith with us, because you
never know what we have in store for you.
If you love surprises and have a sense of
adventure, then our Mystery Trips will
surely delight. Like all our Mystery Trips,
this one includes a meal and an activity at a
venue we have not previously visited. This trip has a haunted
theme and requires a fair
amount of walking including
two flights of stairs. Join us
for a bit of history, a bit of
haunting, a bit of fun, and
meal at an interesting and
unique venue.
$99/$109 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, meal, and admission.
Departs OSC 1:30 pm/LSC 2:00 pm.
Returns apprx. 8:30 pm.
All your favorite fashions,
antiques and curiosities now in
the same place!
510 Columbia St NW!
Open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Visit Today!
7
Best of Georgetown: Beers and Bites
M
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Once a rundown industrial
area at the south end of Se-
attle, Georgetown is now a
bustling, chic neighborhood
filled with craft brewers,
unique eateries and trendy
art galleries. Our tour in-
cludes beer flights from the
famous Georgetown Brew-
ery (home of Lucille IPA, Bodhizafa, Manny’s and more), the
funky Machine House Brewery (once the home of Seattle
Brewing and Malting, now serving oak cask ales in the British
tradition), and Lowercase Brewing (offering craft beers as well
as house made carbonated lemonade and cold brew coffee on
tap). You’ll enjoy a fresh lunch from the Conscious Eatery- a
restaurant with a mission. For every purchase of their highly
rated homemade sandwiches, a meal is donated to a local chari-
ty to help feed those in need. You’ll choose your sandwich
when you register for the trip, and
enjoy it at one of the taprooms
with your favorite beverage.
Looking for something sweet?
Cross the street and purchase a
few of Fran’s Chocolates for the
ride home. Cheers!
$85/$95 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, tastings, lunch and snacks.
Departs OSC 10:30/LSC 11:00 am.
Returns apprx. 8:30 pm.
8
Bohemia at the Triple Door M
Sunday, January 26, 2020
We’re off to Seattle’s famed Triple Door
for the smash hit, Bohemia a freewheeling
cabaret about love, classical music, art
nouveau, green fairies and absinthe. Set
in 1890s Prague, the story centers
around famous Czech composer Anto-
nin Dvorák who has hit a wall and prior
to composing his magnum opus, so he
looks to the bottom of a bottle of ab-
sinthe for inspiration. In this macabre
and mystical dream cabaret, Dvorák is
visited by the ghost of late composer
Frederick Chopin and a host of green fairies. Historic artists
like Sarah Bernhardt and George Sand, interweave with beauti-
ful green fairies, aerial numbers, dance, burlesque, classical pi-
ano battles, comedy, and original songs.
The Triple Door is Seattle’s premier performance venue offer-
ing full table service throughout the performance. The kitchen
delivers award winning Southeast Asian
dishes from their sister restaurant, Wild
Ginger featuring local ingredients,
fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, and
one of kind dishes. A variety of cock-
tails, wines and beers are also available.
$89/$99Member/General Public
Includes transportation and admission.
Dinner on your own at the venue.
Departs OSC 2:00 pm LSC 2:30 pm.
Returns apprx. 9:30 pm.
9
february
Wine and Chocolate Festival in Enumclaw M
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early, and treat
yourself to the finer things in life at the
twelfth annual Enumclaw Wine and
Chocolate Festival at the Enumclaw Ex-
po Center. This year over 20 fine winer-
ies from around Washington will be of-
fering over 80 wines to taste. More than
a dozen chocolatiers will tempt you with
their samples, and many gift and specialty vendors will be partici-
pating as well, along with demonstrations and musical entertain-
ment. The wineries, chocolatiers, gift and specialty vendors will
be intermixed throughout the two buildings along with a stage in
each building. This allows guests to grab some wine and roam,
sip, shop, taste and listen at their leisure. Every guest receives a
wine glass and six tasting tickets (tastes range from 1 to 3 tickets
each depending on the wine). Dinner, appetizers and additional
tastings will be available for purchase. Enjoy all you want and let
us do the driving.
$75/$85 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, admission and tasting tickets.
Food on your own. Valid ID required.
Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm. Returns apprx. 6:30 pm.
Visit Trips & Tours online at
www.southsoundseniors.org
and choose events to see what we offer .
You can even register and pay online.
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10National Nordic Museum in Ballard M
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The National Nordic Museum in Ballard is
home to more than 77,000 items including
household and occupational objects, furni-
ture, clothing and textiles, fine and decorative
art brought here or produced by immigrants
from Scandinavia. Our private, docent-led
tour provides an overview of the Nordic Jour-
neys which expands the Museum’s classic im-
migration story to include a broader under-
standing of Nordic life and culture as it has
evolved over the last twelve thousand years.
After the tour, we’ll have plenty of time to revisit the exhibits on
your own or shop in the museum store. Our trip includes a deli-
cious meal at Portage Bay Café. Famous for their Breakfast Bar,
they serve breakfast and lunch entrees all day so you’ll have lots
of fresh, local food to choose from.
$95/$105 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, admission, tour, and meal.
Departs OSC 7:45/LSC 8:15 am. Returns apprx. 4:30 pm.
Traveler's Tea
January 14th at 2pm
Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center
6757 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey
This presentation by Trips & tours direc-
tor, Sky Myers, is free and open to the
public. Sky will present new trips for
2020 and show videos of upcoming desti-
nations. Have a cup of tea, Bring a friend
and Plan a fun outing! Let’s do this! Call
360-586-6181, ext 126.
11Beehive: The 60’s Musical at Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Sunday, February 16, 2020 E
Tacoma Musical Playhouse presents
Beehive - the ultimate celebration of
1960’s female empowerment. Featuring
such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s
Back,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and
“Me and Bobby McGee,” Beehive nostal-
gically recalls the days of miniskirts, tran-
sistor radios and flower power. Told
from the perspective of six young wom-
en who came of age in this enigmatic decade, these young ladies
look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive
Dance to the challenges we
faced as a nation – all ac- Go see this play!
complished by a vast ar- Oh, and the beehive
never goes out of
ray of the most celebrated style!
and memorable songs of the
era. Take a stroll down
memory lane with us!
Our after show dinner is a
Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante.
Owner Joe Stortini (Mama
Stortini’s son) based his menu
items off his own mother's
recipes so we can expect deli-
cious and authentic Italian
fare.
$105/$115 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, meal and performance.
Departs OSC 12:00/LSC 12:30 pm.
Returns apprx. 8:00 pm.
12Kitsap Peninsula Food Tour M
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Our foodie tours have really become popu-
lar and this one may be the best yet as we
eat our way around the Kitsap Peninsula.
Stops will include Crimson Cove Smoked
Specialties of Poulsbo where they will lay
out a spread of their best house-smoked
salmon, cheeses, nuts and oils for us to
sample. Later we will have a seated tasting
of at the wonderful Finnriver Farm and Ci-
dery just north of
Kitsap near Chimacum. There will be at
least one more stop for some gourmet
savory appetizers. Our last stop on the
way home will be at Port Orchard’s
Carter and Company where we will
sample house made desserts and can-
dies.
$105/$115 Member/General Public
Includes transportation and all tastings.
Departs LSC 10:00/OSC 10:30 am. Returns apprx. 8:30 pm.
Benefiting Seniors Services
for South Sound.
Collectible, curiosities,
clothing and more at
510 Columbia ST SW
Olympia
Open
Tues - Sat, 10am to 5pm
13Northwest Flower and Garden Festival
M
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Just when it feels like Winter will never
end, The Northwest Flower & Garden
Festival is here to herald the start of
spring and the end of winter doldrums.
Located at the Washington State Con-
vention Center in Seattle, there’s a full
acre of show gardens brimming with
ideas that will inspire your garden pro-
jects. No matter your style or needs,
you’ll find inspiration for outdoor liv-
ing, edible gardening, sustainability, and more.
You can buy new plants or unique hand-crafted wares, savor deli-
cious specialty foods, or find that special piece of furniture or art
to grace your garden. Enjoy lunch on your own, and if you like
as you stroll through the exhibits, enjoy a glass of regional wine
or craft beer. There’s aisle after aisle of
fresh garden gear, outstanding services,
and delicious artisan foods, including
a Plant Market, Tasting Corner and
Vintage Garden Market. There’s even
a free package check service for you to
stash your purchases while you continue
to enjoy the show or take in one of the
expert seminars on topics such as con-
tainer gardening, native plants, or prun-
ing.
$75 Member/$85 General Public
Includes transportation, snack and entry fee.
Departs OSC 11:00 LSC 11:30 am. Returns apprx. 7:30 pm.
14Astoria & The Fisherpoets Gathering D
Friday-Saturday, February 28-29, 2020
This weekend getaway combines
luxury accommodations with
the lively cultural experience
known as the Fisherpoets Gath-
ering! We’ll travel to Astoria,
Oregon for one night at the his-
toric Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa.
Experience the mighty Colum-
bia from the comfort of your room in this luxury boutique hotel
that offers guests unparalleled views. The hotel is lavishly appoint-
ed with unique amenities such as an authentic Finnish sauna, full
service day spa, hors d’oeuvres in the lobby and continental
breakfast. You can even arrange a complimentary chauffeur into
town to the venue of your choice for the evening’s festivities.
The Fisherpoet’s Gathering, attracts poets, songwriters and story-
tellers from fishing communities across the nation. They gather in
the pubs, restaurants, theaters and galleries to read for each other
and the hundreds of fans who come to hear these authentic crea-
tive voices. You’ll get a full pass to the festival so you can experi-
ence all the poetry, storytelling and music you want. Friday we will
stop at the Carriage Museum on the way south and have lunch
together in Astoria followed by some free time to explore. Friday
night the town comes alive with performances in multiple venues,
and you’ll have more time in town Saturday before heading home.
$265 Member/$285 General Public (per person double oc-
cupancy) Single Supplement $115
Includes transportation, lodging, two meals, museum admis-
sion, festival admission, and snacks.
Departs LSC 8:00/OSC 8:30 am.
Returns apprx. 7:00 pm. Saturday
15mARCH
Forgotten Stories:Art of WPA at Tacoma Art Museum
Friday, March 13, 2020 M
Remember when the government paid art-
ists to make art? It was early 1934, and the
United States was near the depths of a de-
pression with unemployment close to 25
percent. As the Federal Emergency Relief
Act, a prototype of the New Deal work-
relief programs, began to put a few dollars
into the pockets of hungry workers, the
question arose whether to include artists
among the beneficiaries. But Harry Hop-
kins, whom President Franklin D. Roose-
velt put in charge of work relief, settled the matter, saying, "Hell,
they've got to eat just like other people!" Thus was born the Pub-
lic Works of Art Project (PWAP).
Forgotten Stories: Northwest Public Art of the 1930’s at the Tacoma
Art Museum looks at some of the thousands of artworks created
in our region whose stories are mostly unknown. This trip has
some special added value; we will start with coffee and pastries
and a talk from Gery Gerst, a former Olympia teacher and cur-
rent faculty in Senior Services’ Academic Program. He will share
the historical context in which the WPA was created and a sum-
mary of other projects. After visiting the museum we will head
over to the new McMenamin’s in the historic Elks Temple where
you can explore and get a meal on your own at one of the restau-
rants onsite.
$65/$75 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, snacks and museum admission.
Meal on your own at McMenamin’s.
Departs OSC 8:30/LSC 9:00 am. Returns apprx. 5:00 pm.
16Ocean Shores Razor Clam & Seafood Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2020 E
Let’s go to the beach! Whether it’s the miles
of sand, a desire to cook the elusive but
delicious razor clam, or the opportunity for
some gaming, this trip to the Ocean Shores
Razor Clam and Seafood Festival has
something for everyone. The main event,
though is the outstanding dining opportu-
nities at the convention center. Indulge in
the Pacific Northwest’s famous seafood
with fresh razor clams from the Quinault
Indian Nation, a raw oyster bar, fish and
chips, Bennett’s Dungeness crab cakes and more. We’ll include a
Chowder Passport to taste the contenders in the Grays Harbor
County Chowder Contest. There will be vendors, art displays,
beer and wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and more.
There is even a free shuttle that runs from the festival to the
nearby Quinault Casino and Resort all day long, so if gaming
lights your fire, you can catch the shuttle and try your luck for a
couple of hours.
.
$60/$70 Member/General Public
Includes transportation, snack, and Chowder Passport.
Departs LSC 7:30/ OSC 8:00 am.
Returns apprx. 4:30 pm.
17Activity 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 at least 30 days before the trip to make arrange-
ments 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 range from $10-$20.
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
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Reservation & Cancellation
The Trips and 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 and 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 tour group.
If it becomes necessary, Senior Services reserves the right to
change the schedule without notice.
Cancellations and Refunds:
*Overnight trip cancellations are required 30 days prior to the
departure date.
*Day trips cancellations must be received 14 days prior to the
departure date.
A $20 fee will be charged for all day trip cancellations.
$50 fee will apply to overnight trip cancellations.
Non-Refundable
Late cancellations, ticketed events, and gift certificates are non-
refundable.
If a trip is cancelled by Trips and 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. If a performance is cancelled or a motor
coach is unable to transport, a credit will be given for a future trip.Start planning your 2020 tours!
Watch for our exciting 2020 tours.
We will be offering a tour of Nash-
ville and Smoky Mountains in May,
Nova Scotia & the Canadian Mari-
times in July, , and The Treasures
of Egypt in November!
Have a different destination in
mind? Senior Services for South
Sound’s Trips & Tours Department
can book your individual or group
tours.
When you book your dream trip
with T&T you know that you are
booking with our trusted partners
Premier World Discovery and Col-
lette Vacations; and the proceeds
from your trip will benefit pro-
grams that support seniors in our
community.
Wherever you want to go we can
find a tour for you.
Set up an appointment with
Trips & Tours by
contacting Sky at
360.586.6181 ext. 127
Senior Services for South Sound Trips & Tours
222 Columbia ST NW
Olympia, WA 98501
360.586.6181
trips@southsoundseniors.org
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