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Waitlist"Escape to Margaritaville" at the Old Log Theatre - Daytime 50+Trips and ToursWelcome to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming musical with the most unforgettable songs from one of music's greatest storytellers. USA Today calls it“A little slice of paradise!” and Entertainment Weekly raves,“It will knock your flip-flops off!” So don't let the party start without you. Showtime is 1:30 p.m. Fee includes luxury bus transportation, lunch (choose from Beef Short Ribs, Chicken in Cream Sherry Sauce, or a Vegetarian Pasta), coffee or tea, dessert, tax and tip. Soda or adult beverages are extra. Reservation recommended by June 10 with a final deadline of June 25, 2022. Masks are required at the theater. (This may change by show date.) Plan to arrive by 10:30 as bus will depart promptly by 10:45 a.m. from the District Program Center in Cottage Grove. You will return at approx. 4:45 p.m.Summer 2022
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A Swedish Christmas - Day Trip for Adults of All Ages!Trips and ToursSpend the day immersed in the beauty and history of Swedish culture. We'll begin with a stop at Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Center to shop for gifts and admire the craftsmanship of Scandinavian imports. Then we'll arrive at the Swedish Institute for lunch and a tour of the Turnblad Mansion. Enjoy a traditional Swedish Smorgasbord buffet for lunch, then tour the exquisite 33-room mansion, including detailed wood carvings, sculpted ceilings and hand-crafted Swedish tile stoves. We'll be visiting at the perfect time when the Mansion is decorated for the holidays. Bus will load at the District Program Center (DPC) in Cottage Grove at 9:00 a.m. and leave promptly at 9:15 a.m. Bus returns by 2:30 p.m. to the DPC.Fall 2022
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Ames Center - "Plowin' Thru" Church Basement Ladies - Day Trip for Adults of All Ages!Trips and ToursThe Church Basement Ladies are at it again and laughter is in the air. In the 9th installment of the highly successful series, the year is 1975 and all your favorite characters are back! You won’t want to miss this brand new show. Fee includes: transportation, lunch, tax, tip and show. Plan to arrive at the District Program Center in Cottage Grove by 9:45 a.m. Bus departs promptly at 10:00 a.m. and returns by about 4:15 p.m. Reservation deadline: Sept. 30Fall 2022
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Door County Tour - Age 50+ Overnight TripTrips and ToursSeptember 19 - September 22, 2022 Travel with Laurie, the Community Ed Senior Coordinator in Hastings, as we head to Door County in Wisconsin. This 4 Day Motorcoach Tour is $945.00 per person (2 to a room). $1,180.00 (1 to a room) Tour includes: *Deluxe motor coach transportation. *Meals: 1 Coffee Stop, 3 Breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners included, *Gratuities on included meals and attractions, * 3 nights at Rowley's Bay Resort, *Fish Boil, *Tour to Washington Island, *Lunch at the Famous Al Johnson's Restaurant, *Tour of Norwegian Bjorklunden Chapel (photo by Rachel Crowl), *Performance by the Peninsula Performance Theatre, and the *Door County Maritime Museum. Arrive for boarding by 7:00 a.m. from the District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. So., Cottage Grove. Bus leaves promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept 19 and is estimated to return on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. A $215 deposit is due by July 8, 2022. Final payment is due July 31, 2022.Fall 2022
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Fall Foliage Train Ride & Apple Orchard - Day Trip 50+Trips and ToursWe will start the day at the popular Aamodts Apple Orchard in Stillwater. Lots of apples and treats available to browse. At 1:00 we will board the train in Osceola to meander through beautiful countryside enjoying fall foliage and a boxed lunch along the way. Fee includes: transportation, lunch, tax, tip and train ride. Reservation deadline: September 16. Plan to arrive at the District Program Center in Cottage Grove by 10:15 a.m. as the bus will depart promptly at 10:30 a.m. You will return at approx. 4:45 p.m.Fall 2022
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Lake Minnetonka Cruise with Lunch - Daytime 50+Trips and ToursJoin us for fresh air, sunshine and refreshing open water as we embark on a Lake Minnetonka Cruise. We’ll board the Lady of the Lake, a historic sternwheeler for a narrated tour. In the mid-1800’s, Lake Minnetonka enjoyed worldwide fame for its elegance and scenery. Relax and view a variety of recreational watercraft on the lake. Lunch will be served onboard. The Boaters Boxed Lunch includes their Signature Gourmet Chicken Salad on a Croissant with Lettuce, Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad, Dessert and a soft drink. After the cruise, we will reboard the bus to downtown Excelsior to shop. Plan to depart at 11:15 a.m. and return by 4:15 p.m. Registration deadline is Friday, July 15.Summer 2022
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Ozark Country Jubilee - Day Trip for Adults of All Ages!Trips and ToursThe Ozark Jubilee features an all-star cast of Branson's top entertainers. This dynamic show salutes the music of the great Legends of Country Music in the first half of the show. The entire second half of the show is a total variety of Christmas music. This show features vocals, comedy and instrumentals. World-class fiddler, Doofus Doolittle, presents his unique brand of humor and some of the best fiddle and violin music ever. Enjoy this holiday musical event with the sounds of laughter, Bluegrass, Gospel, Country and traditional Christmas music. Includes lunch in the ballroom at Treasure Island Event Center. Bus stops at the District Program Center (DPC) in Cottage Grove. We will load at 10:15 a.m. and leave promptly by 10:30 a.m. Bus returns by 5:00 p.m. to the DPC.Fall 2022
