Issue link: https://imageup.uberflip.com/i/499041
8 | sun lakes lIfestyles | May 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.) Santa Barbara & Solvang .......................................... 5/18 Griffith Observatory S/O .......................................... 5/28 Melting Pot Food Tour ................................................ 6/3 Santa Anita ............................................................... 6/11 Phantom of the Opera S/O ....................................... 6/24 Angels vs. Yankees S/O ............................................. 6/29 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 Pageant of the Masters Thurs., July 23, 3 pm - 12 am, $71 pp. The 2015 Pageant of the Masters, The Pursuit of Happiness, will explore the many sources of happiness, both ancient and modern through our theatrical production of living pictures. Go on a sentimental journey through depictions of pastimes and activities that gave people joy long before the instant gratification of the computer age. Discover artists who found their own answers to the age-old question, what makes life worth living? The 2015 Pageant promises to be a breathtaking, playful and joyous journey, in search of that most mysterious of treasures. You will have time for dinner (on own) at the many restaurants in Laguna Beach before the show begins at 8 pm. A shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes. Your ticket also allows you access to the historic open-air art gallery which has been celebrated as California's premier fine art show. Featuring original works of art by 140 of Orange County's most talented artists, it's the perfect place to find the one-of-a-kind treasure for your home or business you've been looking for. Remember, your Pageant ticket entitles you to FREE unlimited admission to The Festival of Arts all season long. eXcursIon sIgn ups: frI., may 1, 8 am Monte Carlo Resort & Casino Sun., July 26 - Tues., July 28, leaves at 8 am, returns at 6 pm, $168 double, $258 single. Welcome to extravagance, without extravagant prices. Service without snootiness. Unpretentious luxury from the moment you walk through the door. At Monte Carlo, you'll get all this and more, whether you're in their well-appointed rooms, poolside cabanas, tranquil spa or one of their many amazing restaurants and lounges. Since they have the best location on the strip, you'll be right in the middle of the action. Everything you need for an amazing Las Vegas experience is right here. Get ready to sign up on the 1st. Seats will go fast. Monte Carlo Resort and Casino features a 102,000 square foot casino floor with 1,400 slot machines, 60 table games and 15 poker tables. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. If you salute a perfectly cooked rib eye, if you fantasize about fresh pasta, if you weep at the sight of a warm chocolate soufflé, you'll be in heaven at the Monte Carlo, where there's a range of restaurants to satisfy you're every desire. The best part is, you can dine with that familiar unpretentiously luxurious feeling. Whether your napkin is in your lap or tucked in your shirt, you'll leave the table satisfied. The Getty Villa Mon., July 13, 8am – 4:30pm, $28 pp. The Getty Villa houses the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection of approximately 44,000 Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities. Over 1,200 works are on view in 23 galleries devoted to the permanent collection, with five additional galleries for rotating exhibitions. With objects dating from 6,500 B.C. to A.D. 400, the collection contains monumental sculptures as well as artifacts of everyday life. The Galleries are arranged by theme and include Gods and Goddesses, Dionysus and the Theater, stories of the Trojan War and others. This approach enables visitors to view the artworks in the context of their use in classical societies, encouraging a deeper understanding of the ancient world. The Getty Villa Café serves casual Mediterranean-inspired fare and has indoor and outdoor seating. Wine and beer are also available. Menu selections are created seasonally, based on fresh local ingredients featuring organic produce whenever possible. Lunch will be own on, on site.