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8 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | APRIL 2015 | 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. You can register up to 4 people (including yourself) per check, payable to Sun Lakes Country Club. 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.) Historic Rancho Cucamonga...................................... 4/7 L.A. Architectural Tour ............................................. 4/13 Santa Barbara & Solvang .......................................... 5/18 Griffith Observatory S/O .......................................... 5/28 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! EXCURSIONS Melting Pot Food Tour & LA Farmers Market Wed., June 3, 9 am-5 pm, $54 pp. Today you will be heading out to explore LA's Original Farmers Market; a landmark unlike any other in Southern California, on an entertaining, informative and delicious Melting Pot Food Tour. Artisan butchers, bakers and candy makers, a gourmet grocery emporium with one of LA's finest cheese counters, an international spice merchant endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, local celebrity chefs, and more… there is so much to discover and more importantly, to taste at this famed Los Angeles location. Get the insider's perspective and understand why locals consider this the best restaurant and grocery store in town! This epicurean 1.5 hour stroll all takes place within the Original Farmers Market. Guests will be introduced to the market's fascinating history, hear stories of the legacy families who have been part of this landmark location since its beginnings in 1934, and taste signature items from a variety of Farmers Market stalls which may include: Ethnic eateries(French, Brazilian, Cajun, Middle Eastern or Spanish). The amount of food on the tour constitutes a light meal or snack. Guests will walk away with an unforgettable outing they'll want to brag about when they get home. EXCURSION SIGN UPS: MON., APRIL 1, 8 AM Santa Anita Thurs., June 11, 10 am – 7 pm, $47 pp. It's Senior Day at the Santa Anita Racetrack! "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! Each guest will be presented with a program, clubhouse seating, and you can enjoy a buffet luncheon which is included. Place your bets because the first post is at 1 pm. We will return home after the last race. Good luck! Phantom of the Opera Wed., June 24, 4 pm-12:30 am, $98 pp. Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, will come to Los Angeles as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is bigger and better than ever before. This Phantom features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Bjornson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the shows legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score with songs like "Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You" and "Masquerade" will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour! You will be turned loose on the intersection of Hollywood & Vine for dinner (on your own) before the 8 pm showing! Angels vs. Yankees Mon., June 29 at Angel Stadium, 4-11:30pm, $57 pp. Take me out to the ball game! Enjoy a day at the beautiful Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The 2015 season is underway and we couldn't be more excited. Angels vs. the NY Yankees for an evening game, who wouldn't want to be there? The game will begin at 7:30 pm. You will also have stadium wait staff for food and drinks, as well as the full use of the "Knothole Clubhouse!" Santa Barbara & Solvang Mon., May 18 to Wed., May 20, $354 pp double, $545 pp single. We will stay for two nights at the beautiful Hyatt Hotel in Santa Barbara, across the street from the ocean. We'll have time to check-out the new "Urban Wine Trail" created by a group of like-minded wineries. On the third day, we'll head out to the Danish village of Solvang where you will be treated to a tasting and a mini-tour of the breathtaking Sun Stone Winery before heading back to Sun Lakes. More info. at the Recreation Desk.