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14 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JANUARY 2019 | PLEASE NOTE! Due to some of the excursion refund policies and to keep cancellations down to a minimum, we ask those who wish to sign up for an excursion to please check your calendar for prior engagements prior to signing up for excursions. REFUND POLICY: 1. Cancellations made 30 days prior to the departure date of an excursion or special event will qualify for a full refund, unless otherwise specified. 2. Cancellations made after the 30 day refund deadline are not refundable. However, if an excursion or event has sold out and there is a wait list, the Recreation Department may issue a refund if the ticket can be resold from the wait list. For theater excursions, please let staff know at the time of sign up if you would like to sit next to a specific person. For casino trips, residents must provide addresses for their guests. Passengers need to be in good physical health, able to board and re-board a motorcoach bus (several times if needed), walk up and down a flight of stairs and be able to walk reasonable distances. Passengers should know their own limitations before signing up for some trips* ON A TRIAL BASIS, YOUR NUMBER FOR LOADING ON THE BUS WILL BE DETERMINED BY WHEN YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKET. FIRST ONE TO BUY A TICKET WILL BE NUMBER 1 TO LOAD THE BUS. EXCURSIONS EXCURSION SIGN UPS: WED., JAN. 2 AT 8 AM If you are looking for enjoyment, friendships, new places to see, or just to get out for the day, try coming along for one of the many day trips that the Recreation Department has to offer. We travel to Museums, Casinos, Live Theater, Symphonies, Gardens, Concerts and we also offer a few multiple day trips throughout the year. Some trips will offer lunches or dinners that are included in the price. Flyers can be found in the Main Clubhouse Lobby or call the Recreation Department for more information on the fabulous day trips and special events. L.A. Fashion District Thurs., March 14, 10 am – 7 pm, $32 pp. "The Great Race Place" Located in Arcadia, Santa Anita is nestled in a stunning natural setting at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. From its beginning, the property and race track were envisioned as a grand, expansive public park, blending art-deco architecture and lush landscaped gardens, accented by a wealth of historic ornamental sculptures, soaring fountains and vast green lawns. Today, it has come to be known as one of America's most celebrated sporting landmarks. Place your bets because the first post is at 1 pm. We will return home after the last race. Good luck! Wed., March 20, 7 am - 4:30 pm, $32 pp. The Los Angeles Fashion District is a design, warehouse, and distribution nexus of the clothing, accessories and fabric industry in Downtown Los Angeles. The Fashion District spans 90 blocks and is the hub of the apparel industry on the west coast of the United States. Thousands of fast fashion wholesale vendors line the streets of the Los Angels Fashion District. Fast-fashion vendors stock the most recent fashion trends straight from the catwalk. Clothing companies that manufacture in the Fashion District include American Apparel and Andrew Christian. In March and October, the district is recognized for Los Angeles Fashion Week. Celebrities, designers, media, guests, and VIPs from all over the country come to sneak the first peek at new collections and trends. The L.A. Fashion Magazine highlights new designers, trend reports, fashion news, collections, and photos straight from the catwalk during fashion week. As the creative center of the fashion industry, the L.A. Fashion District is a top destination for wholesale buyers, retail shoppers, designers, and Hollywood stylists. Over one and a half million people from all around the world visit the District annually. The District also encompasses part of Gallery Row and offers a wide range of dining options. The District is alive with creative energy that is infused in the workers, residents, shoppers, businesses and visitors who all converge here; making the L.A. Fashion District downtown's most vibrant neighborhood! Be prepared to do a lot of walking, at your own pace. Santa Anita