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If you want to add some local color and adventure to your life, we’ll make it easy! No driving hassles, parking, or deciding what to fit in with our convenient day trips and short 2 to 3 night overnight stays. Simply register, then board a luxury coach bus to enjoy the sights!

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St. Croix Pontoon Ride & Fishing! Hastings/Prescott - FREE (Age 50+ Day Trip)
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Hastings Rivertown Fishing and Boating serves seniors, veterans and those with disabilities through fishing and boating excursions. Once you register, information on where to meet will be provided. Trip is only available to the first 10 people! Register today. Go to sowashco.ce.eleyo.com or call 651-425-6605. All life jackets and fishing supplies are provided. This year if you fish, you do not need to get a Minnesota fishing license. There is a blanket license that will cover us. (You may also choose not to fish but simply enjoy the ride!) Note: this is for age 50+ only. No children or teens, please.
Summer 2025
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MN Largest Candy Store & Ferguson's Apple Orchard - Adult Day Trip
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Come enjoy the fresh air at Fergusons Orchards in Jordan, MN. A brief overview will be given of what they do at Fergusons Orchards and their history. At the end, visitors will be able to enjoy a fresh donut and a cup of coffee or apple cider. Enjoy shopping in their gift shop and pick up a few presents before we head to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store! Indulge your sweet tooth and your senses as we wander aisles of candy that would make even Willy Wonka jealous! Enjoy lunch at The Feed Mill restaurant(included) before heading home. Activity level: Low/med: Self-paced walking in the candy store and just a little outdoor walking to our presentation location at the Apple Orchard. Reservation deadline is Monday, August 25, 2025. Plan to arrive ready to board the bus at the District Program Center at 7:45 a.m. for a 8:00 a.m. departure. You will return at approx. 3:15 p.m. to Cottage Grove District Program Center. Questions? Please call Angela at 651-425-6668. A minimum of 30 people is needed for trip to go. A full refund will be automatically credited if trip does not fill and each participant notified.
Fall 2025
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Treasure Island Casino & The Ozark Jubilee Branson Country Christmas Banquet Lunch & Show - Adult Day Trip
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Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun day at Treasure Island Casino for a delicious Thanksgiving-style lunch and an amazing show direct from Branson to Treasure Island Casinno. The OZARK JUBILEE! We will arrive early to the casino before lunch so you can spend some time on the casino floor if you choose or just take a stroll, get a drink or people watch. The OZARK JUBILEE features an all star cast of Branson’s top entertainers presenting, “An all new Christmas Show”, with new music, new jokes, but the same, world class talent that you have come to expect! OZARK JUBILEE will be honoring and paying tribute to our Veterans, and thanking them for their special service. The Jubilee features Branson’s funniest comedian and world class fiddler DOOFUS DOOLITTLE! If you like country music, Christmas music and good clean family entertainment, you’ll want to register with all your friends to see the OZARK JUBILEE to bring a little of Branson to you! The second half includes a variety of Christmas music. From traditional standards you'll remember such as Silent Night, White Christmas, and many more to some more contemporary Christmas selections. Take luxury coach transportation from the District Program Center, have lunch in the ballroom at Treasure Island Event Center and a fantastic afternoon of entertainment. Doors to the Ball room will open approximately 11am with lunch served at noon. We ask you to cash out before lunch or during the clearing break between lunch and the show so you will be ready to load the bus once the show is done. Activity level difficulty: low/medium-some indoor self-paced walking required to get through the Casino to the Banquet room from the bus. Canes, walkers, wheelchairs welcome (storage room available under bus). Time before lunch to spend walking around the casino floor to play if you choose. Contact Angela with any questions 651-425-6668. We will meet at the District Program Center(by Applebee's) at 8:45am to depart by 9:00a.m. Bus returns approximately 4-4:30 p.m. to the DPC. The registration deadline is Friday, October 31st. A minimum of 30 people is needed for the trip to go. A full refund will be automatically credited if trip does not fill and each participant notified.
Fall 2025

Fall Colors Train & Transportation Museum with Buffet Lunch - Adult Day Trip
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Join us to see some beautiful fall colors by train! Start by visiting the St. Paul Jackson Street Roundhouse Transportation Museum for a private tour before heading to Dresser, WI for a full buffet lunch(lunch, tax, & tip included) at Village Pizzeria. Less than 10 minutes away we will meet our train at the depot for a 90 minute ride on the Osceola & St. Croix railway to enjoy the beautiful fall colors before heading back home. Reservation deadline is Friday, September 19, 2025. Plan to arrive ready to board the bus at the District Program Center(by Applebee's) 8400 East Pt Douglas Rd S Cottage Grove, MN 55016 at 8:30 a.m. for a 8:45 a.m. departure. You will return at approx. 4:30 p.m. to Cottage Grove District Program Center. Questions? Please call Angela at 651-425-6668. Buffet lunch menu: Roast Beef Fettuccine Alfredo Lasagna Champagne Chicken Breast Garlic Mashed Potatoes and gravy salad garlic toast non-alcoholic beverage *Menu subject to change Activity level difficulty: low-a little walking required at the museum. Walkers, canes welcome. Please let us know if you will be bringing a wheelchair ahead of time. There is a lift for one of the train cars but would be limited to staying in that car. Room for walkers and wheelchairs in the luggage area of the bus. Those added to the waitlist when full will be called if we have a cancellation. A minimum of 30 people required for trip to go. A full refund will be issued if trip does not fill and participants will be notified.
Fall 2025

Italian Lunch St. Croix Riverboat Cruise & Hudson Antique Mall/Downtown Shopping - Adult Day Trip
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Enjoy an afternoon cruise 11:30am-1:30pm on the scenic St. Croix River along with a delicious Italian lunch buffet prepared by Afton House restaurant. Water included with the buffet. There will be a cash bar open if you would like to purchase other beverages. Credit Cards Accepted for Cash Bar – No Checks. After our cruise we will have 2 hours of free time to visit the Abigail Paige antique mall (approximately a 2-5 minute walk .2 miles), indulge your sweet tooth at Knoke Chocolates & Ice Cream and/or take a stroll along the river or pedestrian bridge(Bridge to no where) at the beautiful Lakefront park. We will meet back and board the bus at 3:45 pm for a 4 pm departure to head back to Cottage Grove. Reservation deadline is Friday, July 25, 2025. Plan to arrive ready to board the bus at the District Program Center at 9:30 a.m. for a 9:45 a.m. departure. You will return at approx. 4:30 p.m. to Cottage Grove District Program Center. Questions? Please call Angela at 651-425-6668. Italian Lunch Cruise Menu: Gluten Free options=GF Chicken Marsala – GF Mostaccoli Pasta with Red Sauce Hot Vegetables – GF Caesar Salad – GF Italian Cold Pasta Salad Rolls & Butter Chef’s Choice Dessert *Menu subject to change Activity level difficulty: low/medium-some self-paced walking required. There will be a ramp to get on/off the boat. Walkers, canes welcome. Please let us know if you will be bringing a wheelchair. Some optional stairs if you want to go up to the top boat deck. Some walking required (2-5 minutes) to get to the antique mall or chocolate and ice cream shop. We are also within short walking distance of Lakefront park if you prefer to relax and enjoy some nature or go on a walk before the bus picks us up. You can choose how much and far you want to walk. A minimum of 30 people is needed for trip to go. A full refund will be automatically credited if trip does not fill and each participant notified.
Summer 2025
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