COMMUNITY TRIPS
St. John’s on the Hill Senior Organization: To the Tomasello Winery, May 16. Cost of $60includes transportation, a sit-down luncheon, wine tasting, and $25slot play at the Resorts Casino; to Newport, R.I., Sept. 11-13. Cost of $440includes visits to the Rosecliff, Breakers and Marble House mansions, a narrated sightseeing cruise on the scenic Newport Harbor, a guided tour of Newport’s 10Mile Ocean Drive, two breakfasts, one dinner, one lunch, time for shopping at Newports’s Brick Marketplace and more. For information, call Barbara at 484-645-4533.
Schoolhouse Center: To Caesar’s Casino for “Spotlight on Broadway,” April 25. Cost of $50includes $20 slotplay and his production of Broadway tunes. Bus leaves at 9a.m., returns at 7 p.m.; to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for “Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent,” May 9. Cost of $55includes motor coach transportation, admission, including a ticket to see the new exhibit, and a headset so that you can enjoy the exhibit at your own pace. Tickets must be purchased by April 10. Tickets are limited to 25; to a River Lady Paddlewheel Historic Lunch Cruise, July 18. Cost of $90includes choice of Chicken Franchaise, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, Filet of Salmon or Penne Vodka during a cruise of Toms River and Barnegat Bay, N.J., followed by a stop at Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Bus leaves at 8:30a.m., returns at 6p.m.; to Rainbow Dinner Theater, Lancaster County, for “Sex, Please, We’re Sixty,” Oct. 3. Cost of $92includes full buffet, show, all taxes and gratuities, and a performance of this mad cap comedy farce with door slamming zaniness. Bus leaves at 9:30a.m., returns at 6p.m. The center is located at 600Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. For information, call 610-237-8100or visit the center. Upper Chichester Senior Citizens Club: To Niagara Falls, Canada, Sept. 11-15. Cost of $719per person, double occupancy, includes a guided tour of the Niagara Area, Niagara on the Lake wine tasting, Niagara Hornblower Cruise up close to the falls (weather Permitting), visit to Niagara Fallsview Casino, admission to Niagara Falls Imax Theater. guided tour of Hamilton, Ontario, admission to Hamilton’s Botanical Gardens. tour of Dundurn Castle, Chocolate Fx Tour and visit to Rossi Glass Works, roundtrip motorcoach, four nights accommodations at the Clifton Victoria Hotel, Niagara Falls, Canada, four breakfasts and four dinners. Bus departs from Upper Chichester Municipal Complex. For information, call Dot at 610-4856284. St. Francis de Sales: To the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, Washington, D.C., April 22. Cost of $85includes monastery donation, dinner at Phillips Seafood in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, taxes and tips. Bus departs Glenwood Elementary School parking lot at 7:15a.m., returns at 8:30p.m. Must book by Feb. 3. For information, contact Stephanie Matteo at 610-742-0831or travelwithstephanie@gmail.com
Braircliffe Seniors: To the Turkey Hill Icecream Experience, April 3. Cost of $59includes a tour of the ice cream making process, unlimited free samples, create your pint of ice cream and a box lunch. $25deposit required at time of booking. Balance due by May 14. Bus leaves at 9:30a.m. Trips depart from the club in Glenolden. For information and booking, call 215-715-5004or email twtours1@ aol.com Our Lady’ s Senior Travel Club:
To Caesar’s Casino and Renault Winery, April 25. Cost of $71includes “A Spotlight on Broadway” show, $20 slot play and a full luncheon at Renault. Bus departs from the Ridley Township Municipal Building, Morton Avenue and MacDade Boulevard, Folsom; To Toms River, N.J., for a River Lady Paddlewheel Historic Cruise, June 26. Cost of $80 includes full luncheon with choice of chicken Franchaise, chicken marsala, chicken parm, salmon and penne vodka, and a visit to Seaside Heights Boardwalk; to Mohegan Sun Casino, July 24. Cost of $46includes full buffet and $25slot play; to Ocean City, Md., Sept. 11-14. Cost of %25includes four days, three nights, hotel just off the beach and boardwalk, three breakfasts, three dinners (one with entertainment), tour of Assateague Island, learn about wild horses, visit to Ocean Downs Casino and more. For information, call Dolores at 610-544-5098. St. Mary Magdalen Seniors: To Washington D.C., April 7-8. Cost of $371per person, double occupancy, includes a tours of the White House Visitor Center, the Capital Building and various monuments (including an Illuminated Monument Driving tour). Call for an itinerary; to Doolan’s Shore Club for “Best of Broadway,” April 20. Cost of $95includes entertainment by Broadway performer Bobby Byrne recreating favorite Broadway tunes, a comedian, and lunch. Deluxe motorcoach departs Rose Tree Park at 9:45a.m., returns at 5:15p.m. For information, call Bill Moore at 484-420-4575or e-mail to kidsrgon@comcast.net Resurrection Alumni, Family, and Friends: To Rome, Siena, Florence and Venice, May 18-26. Costs from $3,545per person, double occupancy, includes roundtrip air from Philadelphia to Rome and air return Venice to Philadelphia, guaranteed departure group tour with English speaking tour guide, transportation in small motorcoach or luxury van, first class hotels with daily breakfast, welcome dinner, farmers lunch, wine tastings, farewell dinner, Rome arrival and Venice departure transfers, Rome sightseeing to Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Baroque quarter, guided visit of the Vatican, Siena, beautiful medieval city, Florence, Tuscan Countryside, plus Michaelangelo’s masterpiece David, to Florence train for high speed train to Venice, tour Venice including St. Mark’s Square, the Doges Palace, the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal
and more; to Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park, June 30-July 6, 2017. Costs from $2,894per person, double occupancy, include roundtrip home-to-Philadelphia International Airport sedan transportation, roundtrip transfers to and from Calgary Canada airport, roundtrip air between Philadelphia and Calgary, seven days/six nights escorted tour, nine meals (six breakfasts and three dinners), hotel stays in Westin, Cedar Creek Lodge and Fairmont Banff, visit Calgary and majestic Canadian Rockies, Columbia Falls, Montana, Glacier National Park, Banff, stay three nights in the Castle in the Rockies, Grand Fairmont Banff Hotel, Gondola Ride to Summit of Sulphur Mountain, experience the Icefields Parkway and Waterfall and Glacier Parks, see snow capped mountain ranges and more. For information, call 610-892-1166.
The Travel Club: To Dutch Apple Theater for “My Fair Lady,” March 26. Cost of $90includes lunch; to New York for a production of “A Bronx Tale,” May 7. Cost is $169; time for lunch on own. For information, call 215-715-5004.
St. Kevin Parish: To Bally’s Casino, April 13, May 19. Cost of $28includes $30slot play; to Rainbow Comedy Theatre for “Running Mates,” April 18. Cost of $88includes buffet lunch and performance the comedic play about Sam Storm, small mayor who has unopposed for 20years until his wife challenges him; to Caesars Casino for “Spotlight on Broadway,” April 25. Cost of $51includes show with music from Broadway favorites and $20slot play; to Doolan’s, Staten Island for the Kentucky Derby, May 4. Cost of $95includes create your own derby hat, stick horse races and a chance to order a mint julep during the sit down lunch; to Penn’s Peak for crooner Tony Sands, May 10. Cost of $89includes Sands’ performance of Sinatra favorites and comedy by Bob Goss; to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for “Second Chance,” May 18. Cost of $89includes buffet lunch and a performance of this touching musical comedy saving a church’s Second Chance thrift shop for being torn down. For information, call Louise at 610-461-6260. Middletown Township Parks and Recreation: To Doolan’s in Spring Lake, N.J., for “Best of Broadway,” April 18. Cost of $94includes lunch with drinks and a performance of Broadway favorites featuring Bobby Byrne, a live band, dancing and funny stories told by a favorite comedian; to Candlelight Theatre in Ardentown, Del., for “Camelot,” April 23. Cost of $88includes buffet luncheon and a performance of one of the most beloved Broadway musicals. Sign up ASAP; to Dutch Apple Theatre, Del., for “Camelot,” April 23. Cost of $88includes buffet lunch and a performance of the beloved Broadway classic; to “Philadelphia-A Wonder of Architecture & Arts,” May 3. Cost of $76includes a private guide to explore the sites that got Philadelphia
designated as American’s Number One Heritage City, and lunch at Bridget Foy’s; to Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre for “My Fair Lady,” May 9. Cost of $93includes lunch and a performance of the Broadway classic; to New York City for “Aladdin” on Broadway, June 24. Cost of $152 includes time for lunch on own before a 2p.m. show time with mezzanine seats for this Disney production that adults and children both enjoy; Overnight trips include: Richmond, Va., May 25-28; Cooperstown and Finger Lakes, N.Y., May 21-24; Boston and Tall Ships, June 19-22; Montreal and Quebec, June 25-30; Bermuda Cruise July 15-20. Call for flyers. For information, call 610-565-2700, ext. 241. Checks made payable and sent to Middletown Township, PO Box 157, Lima, PA 19037.
The Knights of Columbus: To Cape Cod, Martha’ Vineyard and Nantucket Island, May 14-18. Cost of $720 per person, double occupancy, includes Delco pickup with free parking on private property, five meals, Heritage Hotel accommodations in Hyannis, five days/four nights, deluxe motorcoach, escorted tour includes Martha’s Vineyard sightseeing tour and ferry ride, Nantucket sightseeing tour and ferry ride, Cape Cod National Seashore, Sand Dune Riding Touring Provincetown, JFK Memorial and Old Mistick Village; to a Bermuda and Bahamas Cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, May 18-27. Costs from $1,338 per person, double occupancy, include roundtrip transportation to Baltimore, Md., cruise terminal, port charges, taxes and fees, $50per cabin shipboard credit, ports of call in Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas, meals and entertainment on board ship and travel protection. For information, call 610-892-1133. Notre Dame Golden Age Club: To Delaware Park Casino, April 27. Cost of $25includes transportation, driver tip and $30slot play. Bus departs 10a.m. from the Ridley Township Home Depot, departs Delaware Park at 4p.m. For information, call Carol Potter at 610-566-2116.
O.L.P.H. 50and Over: To American Music Center for “Vegas Legends,” June 8. Cost of $83 includes lunch at Shady Maple and a performance of this show featuring the music of Vegas favorites Elvis Presley, Wayne Newton, Paul Anka, Tom Jones, Celine Dion, Donny & Marie, Garth Brooks and more with Vegas-style dancing and stage production. For information, call Bill Naimoli at 610-534-9963 or 484-832-3390. Briarcliff Seniors: To Bird in Hand Dinner Theater, June 20. Cost of $89includes lunch and a performance of a cooking show hosted by two Mennonite women filled with excitement, confusion and fun; To
Resorts Casino for impressionist Karen Grainger, Nov. 13. Cost of $48includes show ticket, $10slot play and $20food voucher. For information, call 215-715-5004. St. James Alumni Association:
To Disney World, select dates in April. Costs from $830per person, double occupancy, for family of four (two adults, two children under 17in one room), include roundtrip nonstop air, five days/four nights or four days/three nights package, one piece of free luggage per person each way, Disney Magical Express transfers, Disney Resort Hotel, four or five day Disney Park Hopper admission pass and various taxes. Call for personal quote; to Niagara Falls and Toronto, June 11-15. Costs from $688per person, double occupancy, include Delco pickup with free parking on private property, escorted tour with Niagara Falls boat cruise, Niagara on the Lake sightseeing tour, Toronto sightseeing tour, admission to CN Tower, dinner and show at “Oh Canada Eh,” four nights accommodations at Country Inn & Suites hotel conveniently located within walking distance to the Falls, and total of five meals. Passport required. For information, call 610-566-1080. Friendship Circle Senior Center: To
a luncheon cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore, Sept .15. Cost of $100 includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation to Baltimore, lunch aboard the ship, free time for shopping around Inner Harbor, taxes and tips. $50nonrefundable deposit due by July 15; balance due by Aug. 15. The center is located at 1515 Lansdowne Ave., in St. Bernard’s Hall on the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital campus. Ave. For information and registration, contact Program Coordinator Donna Schumacher at 484-534-2033or dschumacher@scs-delco.org
St. Francis Over 50Club: To Golden Nugget Casino, April 17; Resorts, May 15; Golden Nugget casino, June 19; Golden Nugget, July 17. Cost of $23 includes $25slot play. Bus departs 10 a.m. For information, call Bob Hodgson at 610-449-2956.
G.E. Retirees: To Washington, D.C., May 26-28. Cost of $430 per person, double occupancy, includes Delco pickup with free parking, deluxe motorcoach, tour director, two night in Hyatt Hotel in Arlington, tw breakfasts, visits to Kennedy Center, World War II, Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, FDR, MLK, Air Force and Iwo Jima memorials, Capitol, Washington Monument, mall, Air & Space Museum, National History Museum and others, Old Town, Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery and more; to a New England Rail and Sail in scenic New Hampshire, June 1-4.
Cost of $699 per person, double occupancy, includes Delco pickup with free parking on private property, tour escort on motorcoach, four days and three nights, five meals, boat cruise on Squam Lake, train excursion with dinner in Pullman dining car, Fadden’s General Store, Cog Mountain Rail and Visitors Center at base of Mt. Washington, Kellerhaus Candy Store, Conway Valley train excursion and more. For information, call 610-892-9767. Nor wood Senior Social Club: To New York City, April 8. Trip includes time for shopping, and visits to St. Patrick’ s Cathedral and the Union City, N. J. Performing Arts Center for a performance of the Passion Play, modeled after the style performed in Ob era mm erg au, Germany; to Dover Downs Casino and Resort, May 16-18. Cost of $349 includes two breakfasts, two dinners, slot play bonus and trips to By le r’ s Country store and the Re ho both Outlets. For pricing and information, call Helen Ho lro yd at 610213-4141.
Chester Senior Center: To Harrington Casino & Raceway, last Wednesday of every month. Cost is $25; to Lancaster for an Underground Railroad history day, May 3. Cost of $115for members, $125 for nonmembers, includes a three-hour “interactive” Underground Railroad experience that includes the Magic Lantern Theater, live re-enactments, visits to actual Underground Railroad sites, free sweet treats at an Amish Mennonite bakery and more. Lunch is at Shady Maple Restaurant; to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with an African American history tour, June 9-24. Cost of $700for members, $725for nonmembers, includes, deluxe motorcoach transportation, a Roaring Twenties Rum Runners tour, Windsor River Cruise, visit to a speakeasy, The Road that Led to Freedom tour including Sandwich Baptist Church, Chatham Baptist Church, North American Black History Museum, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, lodging at Caesar’s Hotel and Casino and more, hotel stays, admission to all events, meals, taxes and meal gratuities; National Museum of African American History in Washington, D.C., June 23. Cost is $65. Buses depart from the center. For information and registration, call 610497-3550. The center is located at 721 Hayes St., Chester. St. Anastasia Seniors: For information, call Kathleen 610353-2575. B.P. Retirees: For information,
call Al at 610-874-4892. Over 50 Club-Ridley Park: For
information, call Barbara at 610534-9390. St. Eugene’s Trip Club: For information, call JoAnne at 484-466-4203. St. Madeline Travel Club: For information, contact Carole and Paul at 610-461-0443 or st.mads.travel.club@gmail.com
Pink Ribbon Crew: For information, call Cheryl at 610-461-8365or Kathy at 610-613-2295.