Day Trips - Northshore Senior Center

TRIPS
Alki Tours
We are excited about the line up of trips we have to
offer you this year at our three senior centers! We
have brought back some previously popular trips,
added some new and exciting ones and have even
included some tours for those looking for a more
‘active’ experience.
No refund for cancellation 13 days or less to
departure.
Mail In Registration
If you register by mail, please include the name,
facility, and price of each trip. Please write a
separate check for each facility, i.e., Kenmore,
Northshore Centers. If you want a receipt and a
trip reminder mailed to you, please enclose a
stamped, self-addressed envelope and mail your
request to the Bookie Office at: NSC, 10201 E.
Riverside Drive, Bothell, WA 98011-3708. Mill
Creek trips must go through the Mill Creek Senior
Center.
Day Trips
Payment for day trips is due at sign up. Make
checks for day trips payable to the facility
sponsoring the trip. Northshore Senior Center can
book Northshore and Kenmore Centers sponsored
trips. Mill Creek sponsored trips must be booked
at Mill Creek Senior Center.
N = Northshore Senior Center, 425-487-2441
K = Kenmore Senior Center, 425-489-0707
M = Mill Creek Senior Center, 425-948-7170
Daytrip Departure Locations
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Overnight Trips
Make checks payable to the respective tour
company. You will not be registered for the trip
until payment is received at the facility sponsoring
the trip. Telephone registrations are placed on the
reserve list until payment is made.
For extended overnight trips at Northshore Senior
Center only, please park in the public lot located on
the corner of 101st Ave and 185th Street across the
street from the police station on the west side of
101st in Bothell. Load at the curb cut. Also, be
sure the Bookie Office has recorded your car make,
model and license number. Parking spaces are very
limited. We encourage carpooling, and pickup and
drop off for all extended trips off 101st in Bothell.
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M
Cancellation Policies
Departure and arrival times are estimates. Keep
this in mind when arranging activities that begin
close to the departure and arrival times of trips.
Due to many unforeseen factors (e.g. traffic), these
estimates may change without notice.
Your
flexibility is most appreciated.
Fees for day trips are non-refundable within seven
(7) working days of the trip if a replacement cannot
be found for your seat. Trips with pre-purchased
tickets are non-refundable at any time unless a
replacement is found.
Note: Busses are not wheelchair accessible.
Walkers have to be light weight with folding
capabilities. We reserve the right to reject any person as a
tour participant and expel anyone whose conduct is
incompatible with the interest of the tour group.
Walking Symbols
Mild Walking
Moderate Walking
Extensive Walking (with stairs)
Northshore Day trips will depart from the
Russian Church which is located at 19510
100th Ave NE, Bothell. Please park away
from the church on the North side of the
lot. Easiest way to get there is North on
Bothell Way NE (Hwy 527) right on NE
190th St. and left on 100 Ave NE.
Entrance to parking lot is off 100th,
North of church.
Kenmore Day trips will depart from the
the Russian Church or the Kenmore Senior
Center Parking Lot.
Mill Creek Day trips depart from
Brookdale, 14905 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill
Creek. Fees are non-refundable seven days
prior to a trip or after the deadline date.
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DAY TRIPS
Tulalip Casino
Note: Trips are organized by date of trip
Join the happy group of travelers on our monthly
visit to Tulalip Casino. Fun is the object, and
almost each month we have a full bus, so come in
and book your place.
$10 nonmember/$5 member
N
Thursday, Oct 8, 9:15am - 3pm
Thursday, Nov 12, 9:15am - 3pm
Thursday, Dec 10, 9:15am - 3pm
Seattle Art Museum SAM
Intimate Impressionism From
The National Gallery Of Art
The Seattle Art Museum is proud to present
Intimate Impressionism from the National Gallery
of Art (in Washington DC). The collection is
comprised of extraordinary paintings, considered to
be the jewels of one of the finest collections of
French Impressionism in the world. This exhibition
will feature 71 intimately scaled painting by
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters. This
will be the first time the beloved collection has gone
on tour.
$20 nonmember/$10 member
M Friday, Oct 2, 10am
Chick N/ Coop Crafts Fall Bazaar
Country Village, Bothell
Expect to find unique, one-of-a-kind. Hassle free
shopping for seasonal home décor. Confections,
goat fiber scarves, dips and rubs, iron works,
ornaments personalized attire and accessories,
lit-up beaded trees, bling and bead jewelry, fused
tiles and glass, beauty and bath, whimsy and master
craft wood, shabby chic, vintage and collectibles,
bookmarks and paper crafts, quilts and such,
kitchen crochet, gifts galore! Wheelchair access.
$40 nonmember/$20 member
M Friday, Oct 9, 9:30am
LaConner Quilt And Fiber Arts Festival
Attention all quilters and fabric lovers! This is an
international juried and judged show. It includes
quilts from several countries and a Fiber Arts and
Wearable Arts Show. One of the best in the
country. Spend the day enjoying the show and
LaConner. Festival admission is included, but
lunch is on your own.
$80 nonmember/$40 member
K
Saturday, Oct 3, 9am - 5pm
Underground Seattle Tour
Join us for a tour underneath Seattle’s sidewalks of
Pioneer Square. Roam through the remains of
Seattle’s first downtown storefronts and streets. We
begin at Doc Maynard’s Public House, a restored
1890’s saloon. From there our guide will take us
further through the underground about three blocks
in all. We will cap off our history tour with lunch
on your own at the J&M Café,
established in 1889.
$76 nonmember/$38 member
N
Wednesday, Oct 14, 9:30am - 2pm
Remlinger Farms
October is a beautiful time of year to visit the farm.
Walk the farm market for fresh fruits, vegetables,
bulk foods and many baked items. You can even
take an already made pie home to bake. Visit their
Northwest Craft Showcase – 100’s of unique
handmade gifts and country crafts. We’ll have
lunch in the Country Kitchen Restaurant. There are
many delicious items on their menu and all made
with fresh ingredients. Lunch is on your own.
$24 nonmember/$12 member
N
Tuesday, Oct 6, 9:30am - 2:30pm
N=Northshore, H&W=Health and Wellness,
K=Kenmore, M=Mill Creek, W=Woodinville
Tour Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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Explore inventions like a life-saving mosquito net,
an ingenious personal water filter, and a storage
device that can keep vaccines cool for 30 days or
more. Learn about the unprecedented effort to
eradicate polio in our lifetime. Immerse yourself in
debates about education, health and poverty, and
decide your own priorities. What does it take to
change the world? How can each
of us make a difference?
$40 nonmember/$20member
M Wednesday, Oct 14, 10am
Purdy Prison Pet Partnership Program
We will visit the Prison Pet Partnership Program in
Purdy. Here women inmates train rescued dogs
from shelters to become service dogs for persons
with disabilities. It is a win-win program. They also
operate a boarding and grooming facility to provide
vocational education for the women. Lots of
walking and lunch on your own. Sign up by Oct 12,
2015. We will need full name including middle
initial, date of birth and last four digits of social
security number for a background
check.
$62 nonmember/$31 member
N
Wednesday, Oct 21, 8:45am - 4pm
Seattle Knights Jousting Show
The Rhodes River Ranch is a Horse Breeding and
training facility located near Arlington. They have a
restaurant and covered arena. We will tour facilities,
with lunch included and watch a jousting show put
on by the Seattle Knights, a theatrical group who
provide equestrian thrills and choreographed stage
combat. Learn some medieval history and fantasy.
$130 nonmember/$65 member
K
Saturday, Oct 24, 11am - 5pm
Wild Horse Wind And Solar Facility Tour
Let’s take a power trip and get an inside look at the
giant wind turbines generating electricity for the
Puget Sound. We will take a 45 minute tour of the
facility and grounds, which should prove both
informative and inspiring. After our exploration of
modern technology, we will take a step back in time
to the rock and roll 50’s at the Red Horse Diner in
Ellensburg for lunch on your own before heading
back home.
$164nonmember/$82member
N
Thursday, Oct 29, 8am 4pm
Angel Of The Winds Casino
Tons of fun and good food awaits the 12 lucky
gamblers who sign up early for this special
NORTHSHORE bus, driven by our own Chico
Meza. Angel will greet us and give out $5 gaming
credit, and a $5 buffet coupon. This is a smoking
venue with good ventilation.
$34 nonmember/$17 member
N
Wednesday, Nov 4, 9am - 2:30pm
Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show
Issaquah
Pickering Barn Vintage and Antique Christmas Craft
Show. Join the Country Creations Family in
Issaquah for two shows in one, both arts/crafts and
vintage/antiques. The barn and entire facility is
bursting with inventory.
$20 nonmember/$10 member
M Thursday, Nov 5, 10am - 2pm
Georgetown Steam Plant Tour
And Lunch
We will drive down to Georgetown to have a 1-hour
guided tour of the historic Steam Plant. Built in 1906
-07 by the Seattle Electric Company, exterior is a
slightly subdued Neo-Classical style typical of the
period. Much of the original machinery and
ancillary equipment remains for viewing. Because
we will be so nearby, we will queue at the Hangar
Café for lunch or brunch. Dress for Weather. This
is yet another priceless Seattle Landmark with most
of the menu under $10.
$34 nonmember/$17 member
N
Saturday, Nov 7, 10:15am - 3pm
Public Market Tours
Join us for a one-hour historical tour of Pike Place
Market filled with intriguing tales. At 105 years old,
Pike Place Market is the oldest continuously
operating market in the United States. The original
Starbucks and Sur La Table stores can be found
here, as well as the world famous fish throwing Pike
Place Fish boys. It is also home to more than 200
year-round commercial businesses: 190 craftspeople
and musicians; and more than 300 apartment units,
most of which provide housing for low-income
elderly people. Your tour will take you inside the
main thoroughfares of the Pike Place Market, as well
as the Lower Levels where hidden treasures await.
Enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds that make up
this iconic landmark. At least 10% of all ticket sales
go to benefit the Pike Place Market Foundation.
They support four social service agencies for lowincome and elderly residents of downtown Seattle,
including a medical center, food bank, senior center,
and child care.
$100 nonmember/$50 member
M Wednesday, Nov 11, 10am - 3pm
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N
Puyallup Quilt Trip
Monday, Nov 30, 7am - 7pm
A Victorian Country Christmas
If you like quilts and sewing, this is the trip for you!
This is the small Show that is held in the Pavilion, so
there is not a lot of walking. Good vendors and lots
of interesting quilts to see.
$64 nonmember/$32 member
K
Saturday, Nov 14, 9am - 4pm
Step back in time into a Victorian village where
holiday music fills the air. Shop in over 500 stores
and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Enjoy gourmet food, wine and delicious taste treats
throughout the festival. Visit two beautiful theaters
and see countless professional stage shows, The
Singing Nativity and concerts.
Soak in the
atmosphere of music, lights and décor, because
Christmas starts at Victorian
Country
Christmas.
$20 nonmember/$10 member
M Wednesday, Dec 2, 10am - 3pm
MOHAI
Museum Of History And Industry
Explore how innovation shaped our region and
changed the world. Through interactive exhibits,
community and educational programs, and firstperson insights from leading innovators, discover
Seattle’s role as a nexus of big ideas and new
directions, and ignite the innovator within.
Generously supported by Jeff and Mac Kenzie
Bezos, this is the place to discover the past and
future of creativity and invention in our region.
$60 nonmember/$30 member
M Thursday, Nov 19, noon - 3pm
Holiday Buffet
Begin your holiday season with a delicious gourmet
buffet prepared by Edmonds Community College
for this annual tradition and some fine dining. Pickup at the Church lot and at Kenmore Senior Center.
$50 nonmember/$25 member
K
Thursday, Dec 3, 11am - 2pm
My Fair Lady Matinee And Dinner
Issaquah Zoo - Reindeer Festival
Join us at Issaquah Village Theater for a Sunday
afternoon musical to enjoy again those wonderful
tunes we all know so well. The play comes from
George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion and was a
Broadway Hit, Tony Award winner and Pulitzer
Prize winner. This is one glamourous production.
Then we will enjoy a fine dinner (on your own) at
the Wild Finn Restaurant before heading home.
$150 nonmember/$75 member
N
Sunday, Nov 22, 1:15pm - 6pm
Take in the magnificent sights and sounds of this
unique Holiday Festival at the Issaquah/Cougar
Mountain Zoo. Meet Santa Claus, see Santa’s
Reindeer team and feed his designated creatures zoo
approved yummy treats (available for purchase).
Dress warmly.
$30 nonmember/$15 member
M Wednesday, Dec 9, 10am - 2pm
Breath Of Aire Holiday Concert
Holiday Shopping In Vancouver, BC
And Culinary Academy
Join us for a holiday concert for people of all faiths.
It is performed by a 100 member choir drawn from
all over the State of Washington. The concert will
be performed in the Bastyr University Chapel in
Kenmore. This is always a best seller-so please sign
up early to reserve your seat. CD’s available for
purchase.
$16 nonmember/$8 member
N
Friday, Dec 11, 6pm - 9:30pm
We’ll journey north to Vancouver, BC, to holiday
shop in this chic city while taking advantage of the
great exchange rates. The day will include a four
course Christmas feast at the renowned Culinary
Academy and shopping at all of the hot
spots….Granville Island and Robson Street. You
will need a passport or enhanced driver’s license
with you. If we have a group of 15 or more we will
be picked up at Northshore Senior Center. This is
an Alki trip. Dress for the weather. Deadline for
sign up is October 30, 2015.
$198 nonmember/$99member
N=Northshore, H&W=Health and Wellness,
K=Kenmore, M=Mill Creek, W=Woodinville
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Argosy Christmas Cruise
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” matinee play at
the Driftwood Theater in Edmonds will have you
doing belly laughs. Twists and turns abound. Join us
for more holiday excitement.
Tickets must be
purchased no later than October 30, 2015.
$70 nonmember/$35 member
N
Sunday, Dec 6, 1:15pm - 4:30pm
The Christmas Ship festival has been a Pacific
Northwest holiday tradition since 1949. Every year,
the Argosy Christmas ship sails to different Puget
Sound waterfront communities, over 45 in total.
Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to
theses communities, all broadcast via state-of-the-art
speaker system. On shore, thousands of people gather
around roaring bonfires anticipating the arrival of the
Christmas ship.
$70 nonmember/$35 member
M Saturday, Dec 19, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide
Welcome to the timeless realm of Celtic Yuletide!
Three generations of the Boulding family will set the
stage ablaze with Irish dancers, lively fiddling, soulful
songs with guitar and percussionists from Ireland.
Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer will accompany
their songs from their recent sojourn in Ireland,
augmented by cello, violin, whistles, accordion and
concertina. A processional with costumes will lead
those who wish to join in through the theater. This
festive gala of music, dance, storytelling, juggling, and
songs of the season brings warmth and joy into the
heart of winter. Don’t miss it.
$50 nonmember/$25 member
N
Monday, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 10pm
Bronn Journey Christmas Show
Bronn Journey returns for another spectacular holiday
performance. This is a not to be missed afternoon of
entertainment and harp music unlike anything you can
imagine. We’ll travel to Everett Performing Arts
Center, and have very little walking. Reserve early.
This sells out quickly.
$60 nonmember/$30 member
N
Sunday, Dec 20, 1pm - 5pm
Cougar Mountain Zoo Reindeer Festival
The Reindeer Festival at the Zoo is an annual holiday
celebration that’s fun for all! The zoo is on eight acres
and has the largest Bronze collection animal zoo art in
the world. As we stroll the zoo at our own pace we’ll
see the beautiful living mountain lions, tigers and
macaws. Lunch on your own at the Boarding House
Restaurant.
A wide variety menu of yummy
homemade meals. This is a cash only restaurant.
$42 nonmember/$21 member
N
Monday, Dec 14, 9:45am - 3pm
N=Northshore, H&W=Health and Wellness,
K=Kenmore, M=Mill Creek, W=Woodinville
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