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14 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JUNE 2018 | 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. 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: TUES., MAY 1, 8 AM Downtown Vegas: Golden Nugget 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 Aug. 12 - 14, 8 am - 5:30 pm, Double: $132 pp; Single: Add $44. NO REFUNDS after June 29! Three days and two nights in Downtown Vegas at the Golden Nugget. With its Strip-style accommodations, shark-filled pool and popular restaurants, it is a hotel rich on comfort and fun in downtown Las Vegas. Classic Vegas elegance, upscale but not out of reach, ample choices for everyone! Located in the heart of downtown, the Golden Nugget resembles the kind of property you'd find on the Strip. The Golden Nugget opened in 1946 and still nothing seems dated. From the elegant marble lobby to a collection of contemporary restaurants capable of satisfying every craving, this resort offers everything you need in a great location where you can literally step outside and right into the eye-popping sights and rockin' sounds of Fremont Street Experience. Check out the biggest gold nugget in existence at the Golden Nugget. You'll discover the 61-pound Hand of Faith just off the casino floor near the room elevators. It was discovered in Australia in 1980 and also has the honor of being the biggest nugget ever found with a metal detector. The Casino: 38,000 square feet. There are approximately 1,200 slot and video poker machines and 50 table games including blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Poker, Roulette, slots and Megabucks. The casino also has a poker room and a four-table Baccarat pit. Rooms: Carson Tower Double - The rooms measure 364 square feet and comes with two double beds and a sitting area. The marble bathroom features a shower/tub combination, a vanity area with lighted makeup. Restaurants - The Golden Nugget has the following dining options: The Buffet, Chart House, Cadillac Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar, Claim Jumpers, Lillie's Asian Cuisine, Vic & Anthony's, Grotto Ristorante, Red Sushi, Starbucks, The Grille and snack bar. Del Mar Thurs., Aug. 16, 10 am – Approx. 7:30 pm, $39 pp: Spend the day at Del Mar Racetrack, where Bing Crosby was there to greet the first fan through the gate as Del Mar opens, the famous Seabiscuit- Ligaroti match race was held on August 12, 1938 and it drew 20,000 to the track and a nationwide radio audience. Also, a young rider out of Texas sets a Del Mar record of 52 wins, his name is William Lee Shoemaker, and his history and that of the track will become entwined thereafter. Come on down today, where the "Surf Meets The Turf " and enjoy a day of beautiful weather, good eats and fast horses! The gates open at 12 pm and your admission today also includes Clubhouse seating and a daily program. Lunch will be on your own, and the first post starts at 2 pm. Try your luck at the Trifecta or just enjoy the day. We will depart for home after the last race. And away we go! Clubhouse Seating: Located on the third level, just below the Turf Club, the Clubhouse offers superb viewing of Thoroughbred racing from shaded theater seating. Its location is convenient to wagering windows, cocktail bars and food and beverage concessions, including but not limited to, burgers and fries, fresh carved sandwiches, fresh sausages, pizza and more.