KANSAS CITY JAZZ - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 - Twice each year we go to the Polsky Theatre located at Johnson Coun-ty Community College to enjoy a live one-hour jazz concert by some of Kansas City’s most talented jazz musicians. This con-cert will feature The Bram Winands Trio. Bram is a very popu-lar piano player who plays "stride piano" (and hence usually doesn't use a bass). He will be accompanied by a clarinet-soprano sax player and a drummer. He came here from the Netherlands about 20 years ago and plays a regular gig at the Majestic Steakhouse on weekends. After the show you will enjoy a delicious lunch at Café Tempo, located on the campus featuring Quiche, Sunflower Salad and a delicious dessert. Cost: $29.00 includes transportation, lunch and concert. Bus departs at 10:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Registration deadline: September 28th.

LOUISBURG CIDER MILL & CEDAR COVE FELINE SANCTUARY - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 - At the Louisburg Cider Mill you’ll watch as apples are squeezed into natural cider before your eyes and observe the bottling process in action! See how Apple Cider Donuts are made. Breathe in the scents of the fall season while meandering through the pumpkin patch and enjoy fresh cider and a donut. You’ll also enjoy shopping at the Country Store for ready-to-go gift bas-kets, tasty treats and unique gifts. Lunch is included at Miss B’s in Louisburg. You’ll also visit Cedar Cove Feline Sanctu-ary, a non profit organization devoted to the care and preserva-tion of endangered large cats. Cost: $52.00 includes transporta-tion, tours and lunch. Bus departs at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Deadline: October 7th.

LUNCH OUT AT THE UPSTAIRS TEA ROOM - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 - This restaurant is located in the Main Street Galleria which is housed in a historic building in downtown Weston, Missouri. You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch upstairs in the tea room (there are stairs here), then shop down-stairs where you’ll find a confectionery, old fashioned soda fountain, tearoom and variety store. In the store they take pride in making their own breads, pastries and flavoring. The authen-tic soda fountain on the main floor has been in operation almost constantly since the doors were first opened over one hundred years ago. You will have extra time to shop in the stores on Main Street in Weston before returning to Gladstone. Cost: $10.00 includes transportation. Bus departs at 10:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 2:00 p.m. Deadline: October 19th.

KANSAS CITY GANGSTER TOUR - THURSDAY, NO-VEMBER 8 - Enjoy a gangster guided tour that will explore the locations connected to the seamier side of Kansas City life. You will get an intimate look at Kansas City’s historic tough guys during the Pendergast “Political Machine”. You’ll be im-mersed in a melodramatic look at mob homes and hangouts, turf wars and infamous crimes like the Union Station massacre. Lunch is included at Garozzo’s Restaurant. Cost: $52.00 in-cludes transportation, Gangster Tour and lunch. Bus departs at 9:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Registra-tion deadline: October 25th.

DAY TRIPS PRAIRIE BAND CASINO - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - Your chance to win awaits on one of the 1,200 slot machines and a variety of table games. When you arrive to the casino you will receive $20.00 on your players club card to be used to gamble or for a meal. You much have a valid government is-sued ID to get a players club card. Cost: $15.00 includes trans-portation. Bus departs at 8:00 a.m. and will return at 4:00 p.m. Registration deadline: October 15th.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - The Holiday Boutique will take place at the Overland Park Convention Center and feature over 150 vendors offering jew-elry, apparel, gourmet foods, seasonal gifts, holiday décor and much more. Cost: $19.00 includes transportation and admission to the Holiday Boutique. Food will be available to purchase at the Holiday Boutique. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:00 p.m. Deadline: November 1st.

CHESTNUT FINE ARTS - THE DOO-WOP BOYS - SAT-URDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - Doo-Wop is the Soundtrack of our lives! Four guys in matching outfits, singing great tunes we all love to remember – It doesn’t get much better! With tight harmonies & slick dance moves, we’ll take you back to the magical 50s! You’ll have a smile on your face from beginning to end! This Magic Moment, Sherry Baby, Earth Angel, Sh-Boom, The Great Pretender, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, and more! Before the show you’ll enjoy lunch at Cinzetti’s Italian Market. Cost: $55.00 includes transportation, lunch and show. Bus departs at 11:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Registration deadline: October 12th.

STRAWBERRY HILL MUSEUM “OLDE WORLD CHRISTMAS” - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - The muse-um becomes a magical kingdom when viewed in the evening! The Mansion will be illuminated with all kinds of new decora-tions including hundreds of special Christmas lights. Victorian era decorations will adorn the mansion and the ethnic rooms will be filled with Christmas season “Olde World” traditions. In addition to their permanent ethnic exhibitors, there will be displays representing Mexico, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Bel-gium. Following the tour you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and have time to visit the Gift Shop where you’ll find unusual gifts for your family and friends. Cost: $41.00 includes transporta-tion, tour and dinner. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m. and will return at approximately 8:00 p.m. Deadline: November 9th.

QUALITY HILL PLAYHOUSE “CHRISTMAS IN SONG” - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - Celebrate the joy of the Christmas season through its beloved songs and carols. Featur-ing our signature blend of sacred and secular, popular and tradi-tional, this Kansas City tradition has been called “the best Christmas show in town” and “Kansas City’s most consistently stirring Christmas show for 15 years” by critics and audiences alike. From gospel to contemporary to classical, this intimate cabaret revue features something for everyone. You will enjoy a delicious lunch at Bristol Seafood Grill before the show. Cost: $65.00 includes transportation, show and lunch. Bus de-parts at 10:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration deadline: October 31st.

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TEXAS TENORS “DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS” AT KAUFFMAN CENTER - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - Emmy Award-winners and Billboard No. 1 recording artists The Texas Tenors sleigh ride into town with their heart warming and touch-ing holiday concert "Deep in the Heart of Christmas." From sea-sonal favorites like "O Holy Night" and "Joy to the World" to the crowd-pleasing original hit "Bootdaddy," The Texas Tenors bring a unique blend of music to the stage with thrilling harmonies and award-winning arrangements. Cost: $85.00 includes transporta-tion, and orchestra seating. Bus departs at 7:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 11:00 p.m. Deadline: October 30th.

LEXINGTON HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 - You will begin with a tour and dinner at Lin-wood Lawn. Completed in 1859, It was said to be the first house west of the Mississippi to have hot and cold running water and a central heating and cooling system. The mansion still showcases its original Italian marble fireplace mantels, sterling silver door knobs, gasoliers, exquisitely detailed plaster frieze molding, and many other outstanding examples of the best architecture and craftsmanship of the time. You will enjoy a tour followed by a delicious dinner. After dinner you will tour some of Lexington's finest homes...all decked out for the holidays. Cost: $70.00 in-cludes transportation, Holiday Homes tours and dinner. Bus de-parts at 3:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Registration deadline: October 31st.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR - MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 OR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 - Board the bus for a tour of some of Kansas City’s prettiest holiday lights. You will visit “Christmas in the Park” at Longview Farms where three hundred thousand lights, 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Campground into an enchanting winter wonderland. At the Country Club Plaza, the wiring of the Plaza Lights spans 80 miles and has nearly 280,000 jewel-colored bulbs in a 15 block area. You will visit Crown Center where you’ll see the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, and see the areas largest indoor holiday tree at Union Station. Bus departs at 5:30 p.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 includes transportation and lights donation at Longview Farm. Registra-tion deadline: November 20th.

LUNCH OUT AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT VIVI-LORE - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 - Their shop will be filled with hand picked antiques and treasures and the restaurant will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. Lunch will be on your own. Cost: $8.00 includes transportation. Bus departs at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Registration deadline: November 16th.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT POWELL GARDENS - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 - Your first stop will be V’s Ital-ian Restaurant for a delicious dinner which will include their Ital-ian Rum Cake! The Powell Gardens Festival of Lights offers a unique holiday experience in the Kansas City area. The Festival includes botanically-themed lighting displays that begin at the garden entrance and stretch along a mile-long walking path through six of the seven themed gardens. The Outdoor Train Garden will also be on display. You will be transported to a min-iature world filled with bustling trains, small villages, bridges and tunnels with landscaping provided by Powell Gardens. Hospitali-ty Stations will be available at the beginning of the display path-way and midway through, these stations will offer hot chocolate, wine and beer . Should be a fun evening! Cost: $53.00 includes transportation, dinner and Festival of Lights. Bus departs at 4:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Registration deadline: November 15th.

KC REP “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” - SATURDAY, DE-CEMBER 8 - Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly, cold-hearted credi-tor, continues his stingy ways on Christmas Eve. He rejects a dinner invitation and all the good tidings of the season from his nephew, Fred; he yells at charity workers; and he overworks his earnest employee, Bob Cratchit. Until, he is visited one-by-one, by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, who show him the errors of his ways until he ultimately discov-ers what’s really worth celebrating at Christmas-time and be-yond. Cost: $50.00 includes transportation and show. Bus de-parts at 1:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 15th.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR WITH DINNER - WEDNES-DAY, DECEMBER 12 - You will begin your evening with a wonderful dinner at Buca di Beppo, on the Country Club Plaza, where you’ll enjoy a family-style Italian dinner in an eclectic vintage setting. After dinner you will view the holiday lights on the Plaza, “Christmas in the Park” at Longview Lake and Crown Center where you’ll see the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, and Union Station featuring the areas largest indoor Christmas tree. Cost: $40.00 includes transportation, dinner and lights donation at Longview Farm. Bus departs at 4:15 p.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Deadline: November 20th.

MUSICAL THEATRE HERITAGE - “SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW” - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 - Singing • Dancing • Show Tunes • Christmas: These are a few of our favorite things! Holiday tunes from Musical Theater, innovative arrangements of Holiday classics and more! A jam-packed Holiday treat sure to fill you with the Christmas spirit. There’s nothing better than Crown Center during the Holidays! You will enjoy lunch on your own at Crown Center before the show. Cost: $43.00 includes transportation and show. Bus departs at 11:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration deadline: October 26th.

ST. JO FRONTIER CASINO - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 You’ll enjoy famous name slots and video poker machines plus many table games. A buffet lunch featuring pizza, pasta and salad is included. Cost: $12.00 includes transportation. Bus departs at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Registration deadline: December 5th.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL” AT THE KAUFFMAN CEN-TER - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 - “Christmas Festival” is an annual holiday concert. The Symphony and Chorus pre-sent stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols and songs of the season, and welcome exciting guest singers and musicians. Join us for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer...plus, an early visit from Santa. Cost: $85.00 includes transportation and orchestra seats. Bus departs at 12:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration dead-line: November 14th.

STARLIGHT INDOORS “SISTER STRIKES AGAIN” - SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 - It’s up to Sister to save the souls of those assembled—aka the audience! Beginning with an overview of heaven and hell as a Catholic version of Chutes and Ladders and moving onto her proclamation of new sins for the new millennium, Sister is never hesitant to tell us where we’ve gone wrong. And never doubt that she can provide a list of every celebrity currently sharing digs with the devil. No one is excused from Sister’s firm belief that ‘sometimes we feel guilty because we are guilty.’ Cost: $46.00 includes transporta-tion and show. Bus departs at 1:00 p.m. and will return at ap-proximately 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline: January 2nd.

OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED TOURS

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE - DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 3, 2019 - Go behind the scenes in Pasadena to experience the Rose Parade, America's most famous New Year's celebration. Ring in the New Year with a festive dinner and dance gala complete with hats, live music, party favors, and champagne. You’ll even receive an official Parade Program as a souvenir! Another tour highlight is a visit to the post-parade viewing area, where you’ll get up close and personal with the parade and smell the roses and other flowers that adorn the floats. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board the RMS Queen Mary, a special adventure Globus offers to celebrate this Rose Parade tour! In addition to enjoying a sightseeing tour of Los Angeles, you’ll also visit the Getty Museum to see its extensive art col-lection and the Ronald Regan Presidential Library, celebrating the life of the 40th U.S. President. Cost: $2975 includes air, hotel, tours, parade seats, Parade Program, 7 meals, gratuities and cancellation waiver. Single occupancy add $480. A $749 deposit will hold space with final payment due October 26th. 7-NIGHT TROPICAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE - FEBRU-ARY 2, 2019 - Enjoy a cruise on Holland America’s Ooster-dam. Sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Key West; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. You will also enjoy two days at sea. Cabin prices: inside stateroom - $2399, oceanview state-room - $2519, verandah stateroom - $2799. Prices include round trip air, all port charges, taxes, custom fees, shipboard gratuities, trip insurance and airport transfers to/from Glad-stone’s Central Park. A $500 deposit will hold space with final payment due on October 31st. Cabin space is very limited. BIG CEDAR LODGE - MAY 15-17, 2019 - Embrace the rustic elegance of a by-gone era at Big Cedar Lodge, a remote haven of natural beauty and contemporary luxury in the beauti-ful Ozark Mountains of Missouri. At this luxury resort located 10 miles south of Branson, MO, guests are treated to fine dining and first class service and amenities...not to mention scenic vistas, refreshing mountain air, and Ozark hospitality. Featured activities include a Wildlife Tram Tour of Dogwood Canyon with lunch included, at Top of the Rock you’ll tour Lost Can-yon Cave on a golf cart, and visit Ancient Ozarks Natural His-tory Museum where you’ll be face-to-face with prehistoric creatures and astounding collections of Native American arti-facts and artwork as well as expansive galleries showcasing the American West and Civil War. You will also visit the Wonders of Wildlife Museum in Springfield, Missouri, featuring a 1.5 million-gallon aquarium and a series of themed “4-D” wildlife galleries showcasing taxidermied animals and replicas. This was recently voted America’s Best Aquarium in America by USA Today readers! Cost: $575.00 includes motor coach transportation, Lodge accommodations, attractions and two meals. Single occupancy add $200. A $50.00 deposit is re-quired to hold space by November 14th. SCANDINAVIAN HIGHLIGHTS - MAY 16-27, 2019 Trav-el with us to one of the world’s most incredible regions. High-lights include a city tour of Stockholm featuring the famous City Hall, historic Old Town, the Royal Palace, the Stock Ex-change, and the Vasa Ship Museum. You will experience Co-penhagen and see the National Museum, Royal Theater, Chris-tiansborg Palace, Old Stock Exchange, Naval Church, Nyhavn and the famous Little Mermaid Statue. You will enjoy an over-night cruise to Oslo and visit the Viking Ship Museum and enjoy an Oslo City Tour.

Scandinavia continued…..You will tour the Torpo Stave Church with it’s 700 year old ceiling decorations, and stop at the Voeringfoss Waterfall, one of Europe’s largest. You’ll see the Ulvik Wooden Church, a Norwegian Weaving Workshop. You’ll embark on an impressive Aurland Fjord Cruise passing cascading waterfalls, and you’ll ride the Flam Railway ascend-ing more than 2900 feet. You will learn about Bergen on a city tour, take a cable car to Mount Floyen, and much more. Cost: $5345 includes air, hotels, 16 meals, tours, and cancellation insurance. Single occupancy add $895. A $825 deposit will hold space with final payment due February 22nd. PACIFIC COAST ADVENTURE - JUNE 20-28, 2019 - Highlights include a tour of Seattle featuring the Space Needle, the Chittenden Locks & Fish Ladders, and Pike Place Market. You’ll visit the Mt. St. Helens Visitor’s Center to learn about the 1980 eruption. You’ll enjoy a Portland, Oregon city tour and visit the International Rose Test Garden. You’ll visit the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, a unique 40 mile stretch of windswept sand, the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. You'll travel on the Rogue River along the historic Mail Boat route . You’ll see the Redwood National Park, home to the majestic coast redwood trees, and travel to Sonoma County for a winery tour and tasting. Cross the majestic Golden Gate Bridge into one of the world’s most amazing cities, San Francisco where you’ll enjoy a city tour and dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf. Cost: $3350 includes air, hotel accommodations , tours, cancellation waiver, gratuities and 11 meals. Single occupancy add $900. A $550 deposit will hold space with final payment due on March 29th. GREAT CANADIAN CITIES - JULY 24, 2019 - This 9-day trip takes you to Montreal, the second largest French speaking city in the world. You will enjoy a city tour highlighting the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square and a panoramic view of the city from atop Mount Roy-al. Board VIA Rail Canada and travel to Quebec City, where you’ll visit Montmorency Falls, the highest falls in Eastern Canada. You’ll travel along the banks of the St. Lawrence Riv-er to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Enjoy a 1000 Islands Cruise then visit Toronto, Canada’s largest city. Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake, where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. Enjoy two nights at Niagara Falls and take the famed Niagara Falls Boat Tour. Cost: $3575 includes air, hotels, tours, 11 meals and cancellation insurance. Single occupancy add $950. A $595 deposit will hold space with final payment due May 3rd. DISCOVER SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 15-24, 2019 - Join us for a trip presentation on Monday, November 5th at 5:00 p.m. at the Gladstone Community Center. Please RSVP by calling 423-4086. Rolling green hills, massive stone fortresses, and kilt-wearing bagpipers, Scotland is a destination pulled straight out of a storybook. The iconic must see’s and an adven-turous list of must do’s make it possible to have an experience like none other. Highlights include: Isle of Skye, Armadale Castle, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands, Dunrobin Castle, a sheep-dog demonstration, St. Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, Scottish cooking experience, and much more! Cost: $4500 includes air, hotel accommodations, tours, 14 meals and cancellation insurance. Single occupancy add $750. A $815 deposit will hold space with final payment due on July 17th. The price will go up after March 15th!

CANADA NEW ENGLAND CRUISE - OCTOBER 6-13, 2019 - Enjoy a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas! Sail from Boston to Portland Maine; Bar Harbor, Maine; Saint John, New Brunswick-Bay of Fundy; and Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will also enjoy two days at sea. Cabin prices: inside state-room - $2600, oceanview stateroom - $2900, balcony stateroom - $3300. Prices include round trip air, all port charges, taxes, cus-tom fees, trip insurance and airport transfers to/from Gladstone’s Central Park. A $875 deposit will hold space with final payment due on July 3rd. Cabin space is limited. 2020 PASSION PLAY OBERAMMERGAU - 2020 - Join us for a once in a decade performance to see “Oberammergau Pas-sion Play”. In 1633, the residents of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, vowed that if God spared them from the bubonic plague ravaging the region, they would produce a play thereafter for all time every 10 years depicting the life and death of Jesus. The villagers believed they had been spared and they kept their part of the vow when the play was first performed in 1634. This is truly a must see event! We will take you on a journey through some magnificent sites of Germany and Austria. More infor-mation to come!!

50+ ACTIVITIES

LINE DANCING

No partner needed and fun for all! Classes are held at the Gladstone Community Center.

NOVEMBER Mondays, November 5-26

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Cost: $16.00

Registration deadline: October 26th

DECEMBER Mondays, December 3-17

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Cost: $12.00

Registration deadline: November 22nd

LUNCH BUNCH

Join me (Paige) at a different restaurant each month to enjoy some camaraderie and great food. We will meet at 11:15 a.m. at the following Restaurants:

Thursday, October 18 - Old Chicago Pizza, 82nd & N. Booth

Friday, November 16 - Feed Supply Market & Deli, 504 NE 70th Street (just west of Linden Square)

Friday, December 7 - Olive Garden, Barry Road Everyone pays individually. Please RSVP (423-4086)

GLADSTONE SENIOR MEETING

Join the Gladstone Seniors at their monthly meeting on the 4th Monday of each month. It begins at 10:30 a.m. with a brief business meeting, followed by entertainment and a pot luck lunch. You do not have to be a Gladstone resident or a member of the Gladstone Community Cen-ter. Upcoming entertainment: October 22- Bill Kelley with Heart to Heart International November 26- Bill Nicks will impersonate Wilbur Wright December 17- Musician Lance Boudreaux

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday, November 2OTH

6:00 p.m. Linden Square

(70th & N. Cherry)

Join the Gladstone City Council for this holiday tradition. Enjoy seasonal music by Antioch Mid-dle School and Oak Hill Day School. The annu-

al holiday lighting event will serve as a visual symbol of Gladstone’s effort to assist those in need during the holiday season. Proceeds to benefit the

the Gladstone Animal Shelter, Feed Northland Kids and Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Mone-tary donations are accepted at the Gladstone

Community Center.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION On-line Registration is now available for day trips and activities! Go to www.activityreg.com and click on Missouri then Glad-stone Parks & Recreation. You will still call or come in for ex-tended trip registration. If you have existing credits, you must call or come in.

SENIOR EXTRAVAGANZA Wednesday, October 10th

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 Gladstone Community Center

Join us for this annual special event where

we combine a delicious lunch with great entertainment. We’re very excited to

announce that we will have a special speaker - Dan Meers (aka KC Wolf)!

Reservation deadline: October 1st

October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Com- munity Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

2 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m. Community Center

3 The New Theatre - departs at 11am White Elephant Bingo - Pizza Street 11:30

4 5 6 Big Creek Coun-try Show - departs at 5pm

7 8 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Com- munity Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

9 KC Jazz - departs at 10:45 am Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m.

Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

12 Senior Extrava-ganza 11:30 am Community Center White Elephant Bingo -Perkins N. Oak 11:30

11 Quality Hill Playhouse - departs at 10:30 am

12 13

14 15 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Com- munity Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

16 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m. Commu-nity Center

17 Louisburg Ci-der Mill - departs at 8:45 am

White Elephant Bingo -Captain D’s N. Oak 11:30

18 Lunch Bunch - Old Chicago 11:15 am

19 St. JO Casino - departs at 8:45 am

20 Chestnut Fine Arts - departs at 11:15 am

21 22 Gladstone Sen-iors Meeting 10:30 Community Center Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

23 Autumn’s Har-vest - depart at 8:15 Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m. Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

24 The New Thea-tre - departs at 11am White Elephant Bingo Olive Garden 11:30

25 26 27

28 29 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Com- munity Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

30 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m. Commu-nity Center

31 Lunch Out at Upstairs Tea Room - departs at 10:15 White Elephant Bingo - Pizza Street 11:30

November 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 Scotland Trip Presentation - 5:00 pm Community Center Duplicate Bridge 9:00 Community Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

6 Prairie Band Casino - departs at 8:00 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m. Community Center

7 White Elephant Bingo - Pizza Street 11:30

8 Gangster Tour - depart at 9:00 am

9 10

11 12 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Com- munity Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

13 Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m. Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

14 New Theatre - departs at 11:00 White Elephant Bingo -Perkins N. Oak 11:30

15 Holiday Bou-tique - departs at 9:30 am

16 Lunch Bunch - Feed Supply - 11:15

17 Chestnut Fine Arts - departs at 11:30 am

18 19 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Com- munity Center Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

20 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m. Commu-nity Center

21 White Elephant Bingo -Captain D’s N. Oak 11:30

22 23 24 New Theatre - departs at 11:00

25 26 Gladstone Sen-iors Meeting 10:30 Community Center Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

27 Strawberry Hill Museum - departs at 4:30 pm Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m. Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

28 White Elephant Bingo Olive Garden 11:30

29 Quality Hill Playhouse - departs at 10:45 am

30 Texas Tenors at Kauffman Center - departs at 7:00 pm

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50+ ACTIVITIES

These activities are held at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes

Gladstone Seniors: Fourth Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m. business meeting followed by entertainment and potluck lunch-eon.

Cancer Action Workshop: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, 9:00 a.m. - Noon - Volunteers are needed!

Pinochle Club: Mondays at 12:30 p.m. (no partner needed)

Bridge: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. (no partner needed)

Gladstone Duplicate Bridge Club: Mondays at 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Partner required.

Hand & Foot: Mondays at 12:30 p.m.

Card Games of Choice: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.

White Elephant Bingo: Wednesdays - meet at a different res-taurant each week to enjoy lunch and BINGO! Bring two prizes worth $1-$2. Everyone will win twice.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CANCER ACTION WORKSHOP - This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9:00 - noon at the Gladstone Community Center. Their main goal is to make bed pads for cancer patients. There are many jobs to do and they don’t all involve sewing. Call 423-4086 for more information.

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REGISTRATION All programs must be paid at the time of registration unless otherwise noted. By Mail - make checks to Gladstone Parks & Recrea-tion, 6901 N Holmes, Gladstone, MO 64118. By Phone - (816) 423-4086 or 423-4200 with Visa, MasterCard Or Discover. In person at the Gladstone Community Center. On-line - Go to www.activityreg.com and click on Missouri then Gladstone Parks & Recreation. You will still call or come in for extended tour reservations. Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued in the event of a trip cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds are available up to the registration deadline. If a refund check is required, a $5 processing fee will be deducted. After registration deadline, a refund will be issued only if the participant can be re-placed. If participant desires, a credit will be issued for the entire amount for use in future programs.

TRIP PARKING All day trips depart from the parking lot on Campbell Street between 69th & 70th Street (next to the Com-munity Center parking lot).