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8 | sun lakes lIfestyles | July 2014 | reCreatIon department EXCURSION SIGN-UPS All new excursions are not released for sign-up until the first day of the month beginning at 8 am. If the first falls on a Saturday or Sunday then sign-ups will begin on the following Monday. If a holiday falls on the first day of the month, sign-ups will begin the next day. WaItING lISt POlICy The waiting list is created by the Rec. Dept. for sold out events/excursions. This list is used (in order of registration) when the attendee has to cancel due to illness, doctor's appointment, etc. The waiting list is not used for additional sign-ups for secondary excursions that are scheduled due to their popularity. Contact the Rec. Dept. if you have any questions about either of these two policies. WE aCCEPt ChECkS ONly (PayablE tO SUN lakES). All Recreation Classes, Excursions, and Special Events are open to residents only, unless otherwise specified. We may open Excursions and Special Events to guests if numbers are low and the activity is in danger of being canceled. -Thank you! excursion reminder S/O = Sold Out (wait list avail.) Cher Concert, Citizens Bank Arena S/O ............................................. 7/5 Cher Concert, Honda Center (10 tickets left) ..................................... 7/9 Rogers Garden .................................................................................. 7/14 Real Pirates, the Untold Story ........................................................... 7/23 Redwoods, Rail, Wine ....................................................................... 7/29 Angels vs. Dodgers S/O ....................................................................... 8/6 Del Mar Racetrack S/O ..................................................................... 8/14 Pageant of the Masters S/O ............................................................... 8/20 Pechanga Casino S/O ........................................................................ 8/27 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. 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. Thank you! reCreatIon department | sun lakes lIfestyles | July 2014 | 9 eXcursIons USS Midway Museum Wed., Sept. 24, 8 am - 5 pm, $35 pp. Prepare yourself for a lifetime memory aboard the USS Midway Museum. You'll explore a floating city at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest- serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour to 60 exhibits throughout the historic aircraft carrier and 29 restored aircrafts. Meticulously restored aircraft from World War II to Operation Desert Storm are on display for all visitors aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. Lunch is on your own. The Fantail Café is located aboard the USS Midway Museum and it offers guests a wide variety of food and beverage options. If you are finished with the tour and would like to browse the pier, go ahead, and take a look at "Port o' Call," "Anthony's Fish Grotto Restaurant," or "Star of India." Heavenly Tahoe Departs Sun., Sept. 28 at 7 am, returns Wed., Oct. 1, at approx. 7 pm. Enjoy the Sierras in all their splendor on this 4-day escape to heavenly Lake Tahoe! You'll spend all three nights at Harrah's Lake Tahoe where you'll have easy access to all of the excitement of South Shore Lake Tahoe. You'll also have an entire day to spend at your leisure and another day to explore the historic silver mining boomtown of Virginia City. Highlights include: breakfast each morning at the hotel, a stop at Schat's Bakery on the way home, and round trip motorcoach transportation. Cost is $405 pp double occupancy and $535 single occupancy. Join us for the annual 4th of July Golf Cart Parade. For residents just wanting to watch, the carts will be turning right out of the Main Clubhouse this year, then right on Riviera, followed by a right back onto Country Club Dr., then into the Main Clubhouse parking lot. The opening ceremonies, classic cars presentation, Precision Stardust Dancers, award announcement, and parade kickoff will all happen from inside the Main Clubhouse parking lot. For parade participants, the theme for this year's celebration is "LET FREEDOM RING." We will be offering ribbons and gift certificates to the restaurant for the following six categories: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places, Most Original, Most Creative, and Spirit Award. The deadline to register your cart is Tues., July 1. The schedule for the day is: 9 am: Classic car viewing, parade judging, Pineapple Jam playing at Main entry way 9:45 am: Opening Ceremonies, National Anthem by the Sun Lakes Barbershop Chorus, Presentation of Colors 9:50 am: Awards Announced & Precision Stardust Dance Routine 10 am: Parade starts – turning RIGHT out of the clubhouse 11 am: Classic Car Display & BBQ on the Driving Range 11 am – 2 pm: Games and Contests including Dunk Tank (three throws for $1), Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Hula Hoop Contest, Dance Contest, Uncle Sam Relay Race, Water Balloon Toss Contest. eXcursIon sIgn ups: tues., July 1 New York New York Hotel & Casino Leaves Tues., Sept. 2 at 8 am, returns Sept. 4 at approximately 6 pm. New York New York uses the New York City influence of its name in several ways. Its architecture is meant to evoke the New York City skyline; the hotel includes several towers configured to resemble New York towers such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. In front of the property is a lake representing New York Harbor, with a 150 foot tall replica of the Statue of Liberty, and replicas of the Soldiers and Sailor's Monument, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Main Immigration Building on Ellis Island, and Grand Central Terminal. You will have time to enjoy the gambling areas, lounges, and restaurants. The 18 acre site of the casino & resort is located on the northeast corner of the Tropicana – Las Vegas Blvd. intersection proximity to the MGM Grand and Excalibur. You will be staying in a Park Avenue Room which is 350 sq. feet, non- smoking, featuring a luxurious king or two queen beds. The cost is $154 pp / double occupancy, $205 pp / single occupancy, and $142 pp / triple occupancy. Price includes room, tax, resort fees, luggage handling, and motorcoach transportation provided by Main Street Travels. July 4th Golf Cart Parade Napa-Sonoma Wine Country Departs Nov. 16, returns Nov. 19, 4 days, 3 nights. Sip and sample your way through California's Wine Country! Wine was first produced in the Napa-Sonoma region as early as 1780 by Franciscan monks. Today it is home to vineyards dating all the way back to that era, as well as contemporary new wineries. You'll spend three nights in the Napa Valley region and two full days touring and exploring. You'll taste the wines of Benziger, Jacuzzi, V. Sattul and beautiful Viansa Winery. You'll also ride the Napa Valley Wine Train as you chug past pastoral farmlands and vineyards while sipping wine and enjoying lunch on board. All this, plus a special welcome dinner in the quaint village of Sausalito overlooking San Francisco Bay and plenty of time to shop in downtown Napa and historic Sonoma Plaza. Cost is $670 pp (double) and $890 pp (single). Call Ranae at 845-6652 for more information. Payment plans accepted.

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