Fond du Lac Senior Center 151 E. 1st Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-322-3635
Happy Travelers 2016 Trip Schedule
We’re Going
Places!
Casino Trips Extended Trips
Musical Shows Live Music
Summer Fun Holiday Shows
And much more!
CASINO TRIPS
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We have 5 day trips to Casinos
planned for 2016.
If you have never been on
a Happy Travelers trip, don’t worry…
We will show you the ropes and make you feel welcome!
DATE DINNER AT
Thursday, February 18 Jim and Linda’s
Wednesday, November 16 Roepke’s Leave: 8:30 a.m. Arrive back in Fond du Lac: 6:30 p.m.
$59 dinner included
DATE DINNER AT
Thursday, March 10 Schwarz’s
Wednesday, August 10 Schwarz’s Leave: 10:00 a.m. Arrive back in Fond du Lac: 6:30 p.m. $59 dinner included
DATE
Thursday, October 11 Leave: 9:00 a.m. Arrive back in Fond du Lac: 4:00 p.m. $34 (no meal)
Brewer Game Wednesday, June 1
“Maggie Mae Dinner Show”
Old Fashioned Barn Dance, Oxford
Thursday, June 9 10:15 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
$74 IN
“Cruisin” Milwaukee Art Museum/ Edelweiss River Cruise
Thursday, June 23 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
$ 85 IN
“The Sky’s the Limit”
EAA Museum/ Menominee Park
Grandparents/Grandkids Day Tuesday, June 28
9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. $38 DT
CALL 322-3635
Mary Schneider Travel Coordinator
OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday
9 am—3 pm Closed Fridays
DEPOSIT REQUIRED on all trips &
FINAL PAYMENT due at least 2 months
prior to trip date.
Deposit nonrefundable. See cancellation refund policy for
details.
Fond du Lac Senior Center
151 E. 1st Street Fond du Lac, WI
920-322-3630
fdlseniorcenter.com
Happy Travelers
Exclusive Trip
“Legends in Concert”
Fireside Theatre
Thursday, January 14 8:15 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
$105 IN
Hawaii Collette Tours
10 Day Trip Thursday—Saturday
January 28—February 6 $4,949 Dbl
“Band of Royal Marines”
Pipes, Drums, & Highland Dancers of Scots Guards
Appleton PAC Monday, February 8
4:00 p.m.—10:30 p.m. $46 Victoria’s DT
Fasching Dinner & Show Johnsonville
Dorf Kapelle Band Sunday, February 14 10:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. $65 German Meal IN
North Star Casino Jim and Linda’s
Thursday, February 18 8:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
$59 IN
Oneida Casino Schwarz’s
Thursday, March 10 10:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
$59 IN
Chicago Flower Show Friday, March 18
8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. $65 DT
“Holland and Belgium Tulip River Cruise”
Central Holidays West Tour
9 Day Trip Saturday—Sunday March 26—April 3
Starting at $4,099 Dbl
“Sister Act” Fireside Theatre
Thursday, May 12 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
$105 IN
Chicago Guided Tour of the City
Diamond Tour
3 Day Trip Tuesday –Thursday
May 17-19 $299 Dbl
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
APRIL MAY JUNE
BE SURE TO SIGN UP ASAP FOR TRIPS SO THEY
ARE NOT CANCELLED
Lunch or dinner
Dutch Treat = DT Included = IN
“Motown the Musical” Appleton PAC
Thursday, April 7 6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Two Tier Pricing: $72 & $86 No Meal
“Cheese Heads”
Monroe Alp & Dell Cheese Factory
Minhas Brewery Silly Yak Gluten-Free Bakery
Wednesday, April 13 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
$65 IN
Washington DC
Diamond Tour
8 Day Trip Thursday—Thursday
April 21—28 $739 Dbl
“Fireside Christmas” Fireside Theatre
Thursday, December 15 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
$105 IN
“Christmas Stars” Xavier Fine Arts Theatre
Appleton, WI TBA
Senior Center
Christmas Party KC Hall
Monday, December 12 5:00 p.m. Social
5:30 Dinner
CALL 322-3635
Mary Schneider Travel Coordinator
OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday
9 am—3 pm Closed Fridays
DEPOSIT REQUIRED on all trips &
FINAL PAYMENT due at least 2 months
prior to trip date.
Deposit nonrefundable. See cancellation refund
policy for details.
Fond du Lac Senior Center
151 E. 1st Street
Fond du Lac, WI
920-322-3630 fdlseniorcenter.com
“Honoring Our Veterans”
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, July 12 Walking Trip
7:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m. $45 DT
Arlington Horse Races Thursday, July 14
7:30 a.m.—9:45 p.m. $59 DT
“Mystery Trip” 2 Day Trip
Wednesday– Thursday July 27—28 $206 Dbl 4 meals IN
Greendale Taste of Home
Trimborn Farms, Ferch’s old fashioned malt shop,
and village tour
Wednesday, August 3 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
$74 IN
Oneida Casino Schwarz’s
Wednesday, August 10 10:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
$59 IN
Lake Geneva Cruise & & Rosewood Lunch
and Show Thursday, August 18 8:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
$99 IN
Shipshewana 4 Day Indiana Amish Trip
Monday—Thursday August 22—25
Walking trip, $439 Dbl
“Singin’ in the Rain” Fireside Theatre
Thursday, September 1 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
$105 IN
Colorado Rail Adventure Vacations by Rail
9 Day Trip Thursday—Friday September 8—16
$2,610 Dbl Includes land, air & transfer
“Cookin’ with Gus” Memories Theatre Port Washington
Wednesday, September 28 10:45 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
$75 IN
Churches & Chocolates in Milwaukee
Thursday, November 10 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
$99 IN
North Star Casino Roepke’s, Charlesburg
Wednesday, November 16 8:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
$59 IN
Must be a
FRIENDS, Inc Fond du Lac Senior
Center Member
to go on
Happy Travelers
Trips $10 Single $15 Couple
Yearly
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
BE SURE TO SIGN UP ASAP FOR TRIPS SO THEY
ARE NOT CANCELLED
Lunch or dinner
Dutch Treat = DT Included = IN
SOLD OUT
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Collette Tour
Tuesday—Sunday October 4—9 $2,599 Dbl
Ho Chunk Casino Wisconsin Dells
Tuesday, October 11 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
$34 No Meal
“Million Dollar Quartet” Fireside Theatre
Thursday, October 13 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
$105 IN
New York and Statue of Liberty
Diamond Tour
7 Day Trip October 20—26
Thursday—Wednesday $715 Dbl
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UPCOMING DAY TRIPSUPCOMING DAY TRIPS Legends in Concert Fireside Theatre Thursday, January 14 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $105 IN
Chicago Flower Show Friday, March 18 8:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. $65 DT
Leave winter behind and come
to the beautiful Chicago Flower
& Garden Show. Experience
more than 20 life-size gardens,
daily seminars, workshops, DIY
projects and much more. A
perfect way to get inspired for
your own gardens!
Enjoy lunch on your own at one
of the many restaurants on
Navy Pier.
Motown the Musical Appleton PAC Thursday, April 7 6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. Two Tier Pricing: $72 & $86 No meal
Motown the Musical is a
celebration of music! It’s the story
of Motown’s founder Berry Gordy
who launched the careers of
Diana Ross, Michael Jackson,
Smokey Robinson and many
more. Filled with classic songs
including: “My Girl,” “What’s Going
On,” “Dancing in the Street,” “I
Heard it through the Grape Vine”
and dozens more.
Cheese Heads Wednesday, April 13 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $65 IN
A Taste of Wisconsin Come along for these tasty
made-in-Wisconsin tours!
Alp & Dell
Cheese Factory Monore, Wi
Minhas Brewery Monore, Wi
Silly Yak Bakery (Gluten-free) Madison, WI
Fasching Dinner & Show Dorf Kapelle Band Johnsonville Sunday, February 14 10:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. $65 German meal IN
Join us for a fun day filled with
traditional German cuisine and
music provided by the Dorf
Kapelle Band, some of the best
musicians in Wisconsin!
Lederhosen not required!
Band Of Royal Marines Pipes, Drums & Highland Dancers of Scots Guards Appleton PAC Monday, February 8 4:00—10:30 p.m. $46 Dinner at Victoria’s DT
Enjoy a unique
evening with
s t u n n i n g
synchronized
m o v e m e n t ,
lively drums,
and haunting
pipe music.
The Band of the Royal Marines
is one of the most versatile
m i l i t a r y b a nd s p lay i ng
everything from orchestral to
dance band music.
See your favorite “Legends in
Concert” at the Fireside! Carrie
Underwood, Neil Diamond,
Elton John, Buddy Holly,
Whitney Houston, and Elvis
Presley will be re-created live
on the Fireside stage. These
p e r f o r m e r s c r e a t e a n
experience so real that you
would swear that these legends
are right in front of you.
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UPCOMING DAY TRIPSUPCOMING DAY TRIPS Sister Act Fireside Theatre Thursday, May 12 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $105 IN
Enjoy this hilarious skit of
Deloris, a Las Vegas lounge
singer, who
witnesses a
murder and is
forced to hide in
a c o n v e n t
pretending to be
a nun. This fast-
paced comedy is
filled with nuns,
cops, gangsters, mistaken
identities, comic chases, rapid
fire jokes and a fabulous
musical score.
The Sky’s the Limit EAA Museum and Menominee Park Zoo, Oshkosh Grandparent/Grandkids Day Tuesday, June 28 9:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. $38 DT at Culvers
“Soar high” with your grandkids!
T h e E A A
Museum houses
a collection of
more than 200
historic aircraft and a “hands-on”
interactive gallery for kids of all
ages!
We’ll also visit
the Menominee
Park Zoo, an 8
acre zoo which
is home to 30-50 animals.
Honoring Our Veterans
Wisconsin Veterans Museum Olbrich Botanical Gardens Madison, Walking Trip Tuesday, July 12 7:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m. $45 DT
The Veterans Museum
allows you to feel what it
was like to serve in our
nat ion’s wars and
conflicts through more
t h a n 3 0 , 0 0 0
objects on display.
We’ll also explore
Olbrich Botanical
Gardens featuring
outdoor gardens, exotic plants,
orchids, birds and a waterfall.
In your free time, explore the State
Capitol and have lunch right
around the corner on State Street.
Arlington Horse Races Thursday, July 14 7:30 a.m.—9:45 p.m. $74 DT
Try your luck at a day at the races!
Relax in the motor coach while
we “race” you to Chicago to try
your luck at a day at the races!
New to horse racing? Don’t
worry, we’ l l teach you
everything you need to know!
Cruisin’ Milwaukee Art Museum and Edelweiss River Cruise Thursday, June 23 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $85 IN
G e t y o u r
culture fix at
the Milwaukee
Art Museum
featuring more
than 30,000 pieces of art.
T h e n h o p
aboard one of
the Edelweiss
River boats and
cruise down the
M i l w a u k e e
River. You’ll learn more about the
beautiful historic buildings on
this narrated tour.
Maggie Mae Dinner Show Old Fashioned Barn Dance Oxford Thursday, June 9 10:15 a.m.—5:00 p.m. $74 IN
Join us “Out on the Farm” for
an old fashioned barn dance
complete with good food; lots of
fun; great music by Maggie Mae
and the Heartland Country
Band; and, of course, lots of
dancing!
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UPCOMING DAY TRIPSUPCOMING DAY TRIPS Greendale
“Taste of Home” Wednesday, August 3 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. $74 IN
Tour the Taste of Home test
kitchen and watch a live food
demonstration.
Your trip will take
you back in time
with a step-on
guided history of
the village of Greendale;
a visit to Trimborn
Farms, an 1800’s farm
setting; and lunch at
Ferch’s Malt Shoppe.
Cookin’ with Gus Memories Theatre Port Washington Wednesday, September 28 10:45 a.m.—5:00 p.m. $75 IN
A famous food
columnist and
c o o k b o o k
a u t h o r i s
offered her own
TV show. She’s
thrilled at the
opportunity and
the fame she’ll receive. There’s
just one problem, she has stage
fright! If you’re looking for a
laugh, you’ll “relish” this
comedy.
Million Dollar Quartet Fireside Theatre Thursday, October 13 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $105 IN
B r o k e n
p r o m i s e s ,
s e c r e t s ,
betrayal and
c e l e b r a t i o n s
are just a part
o f t h i s
extraordinary
twist of fate
that brought Elvis, Johnny Cash,
Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins
together in a recording studio
for one unforgettable night.
Enjoy all the great songs and
music from the past.
Churches & Chocolates in Milwaukee Thursday, November 10 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. $99 IN
Experience the
architecture of
s o m e o f
Milwaukee’s most
beautiful churches.
We’l l visit a
L u t h e r a n ,
Episcopal and
Catholic Church on our tour.
We’ll also make stops
at two of Milwaukee’s
finest chocolatiers and
enjoy lunch at Mader’s
Restaurant known for their
German cuisine.
It’s sure to be a delicious day!
Singin’ in the Rain Fireside Theatre Thursday, September 1
8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $105 IN
O n e o f t h e
greatest movie
musicals of all
t ime! Th is
Broadway version
of Gene Kelly’s
masterpiece is
filled with great
songs, laughs and dancing.
We’ll also stop at Jones Market
famous for their meats ranging
from hams and Canadian Bacon
to a 100-year-old family sausage
recipe, and the Pine Cone
Restaurant known for their
fabulous baked goods.
Lake Geneva Cruise and Rosewood Lunch Thursday, August 18 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $99 IN
We’ll ride along for a morning
mail delivery cruise by Lake
Geneva Cruise Line. After our
time on the water, enjoy a
fabulous, made-from-scratch
lunch at the Rosewood including
live entertainment by Mark and
Gretch Productions. Their
“Summer Breeze” show features
songs about the celebration of
summer, sun and fun!
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UPCOMING DAY TRIPSUPCOMING DAY TRIPS Fireside Christmas Fireside Theatre Thursday, December 15 8:15 a.m.—6:00 p.m. $105 IN
Come see an all new
edition of a Fireside
C hr i s t ma s fea t ur ing
gorgeous new costumes
and sets, new songs and
dancing that capture the
very heart and essence of
the holiday season. This
show is sure to please and
get you in the holiday spirit!
Mystery Trip 2 Day Trip Wednesday—Thursday July 27—28 $206 double
4 meals included
Allow us to “allure” your curiosity. Good food,
interesting sites and an overnight stay.
Our Mystery Trips always fill up fast and promise
lots of adventure and fun.
Sign up today!
Shipshewana, Indiana 4 Day Trip Monday—Thursday August 22—25 $439 double
3 breakfasts, 2 dinners IN
Take a step back in
time in Shipshewana.
We’ll spend 3 nights
at the Essenhaus Inn
in Middlebury, see
“Josiah for President”
the new musical at
the Blue Gate Theater, shop at the Shipshewana
Flea Market and numerous Amish shops
downtown. We’ll be making a stop in the Amish
town of Nappanee and visit the shops of Coppes
Commons for antiques, Rocket Science ice cream,
rugs, bakery, fabrics, furniture, loose leaf teas,
china, and so much more!
Senior Center Christmas Party KC Hall Monday, December 12 5:00 Social, 5:30 Dinner Entertainment following dinner Choice of two entrees, door prizes, 2017
Happy Travelers trip highlights, and lots of
fun with friends!
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2 - 4 DAY TRIPS
Must be Friends member
to attend.
CLASSICAL ITALYCLASSICAL ITALY HOLLAND & BELGIUM
Fond du Lac Senior Center presents
HOLLAND & BELGIUM
TULIP TIME RIVER CRUISE 9 Day Trip; March 26—April 3, 2016
Explore the amazing countryside and waterways of Holland and Belgium by
cruising through the extensive network of rivers and canals throughout the
country. Glide past infinite tulip fields and enjoy picturesque towns and
scenery as you travel through Holland and into Belgium on this amazing
vacation adventure with Central Holidays aboard the luxurious “MV Silver II”.
Trip Highlights include:
Excursions in Amsterdam
Ghent
Antwerp
Tour of Keukenhof Gardens
From $4,099 air & cruise. Hurry, at this price the trip will sell out quickly!
For more details contact Mary in the Happy Travelers office at 322-3635.
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EXTENDED TRIPS
HAWAII Collette Tours
10 Day Trip
January 28—February 6
Experience the tranquility and natural beauty of
Hawaii! Highlights of your trip include: Waikki
Beach, Pearl Harbor, Oahu’s North Shore, Kilohana
Plantation, Waimea Canyon, Kauai Coffee Com-
pany, Lao Valley Monument, Lahaina, Polynesian Luau. Breathtaking
view from all areas. Experience the culture of these beautiful islands!
$4,949 Double
10 Days—9 Nights
WASHINGTON DC Diamond Tours
8 Day Trip
April 21—28
Two day guided tour of Washington, DC featuring the
WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the Korean
War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial, the Smithsonian, the Martin Luther King Jr.
National Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and more!
Evening guided memorial and monument tour. Includes a guided tour of
Monticello home and grounds.
COLORADO RAIL ADVENTURE Vacations by Rail
9 Day Trip
September 8—16
Explore the Colorado Rockies aboard standard and narrow
gauge railways reaching summits of more than 14,000 feet!
Your trip includes: rail excursions aboard the Georgetown Loop
Railroad, Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, Durango, Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway, Cumbres & Toltec
Scenic Railroad, Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, and Royal Gorge Route Railroad. We’ll visit Garden of
the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and more.
$2,610 Double
7 Days—6 Nights
Includes land, air and transfer
$739 Double
8 Days—7 Nights
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Set off for the bright lights of the Big Apple! This exciting trip includes
two guided tours of the New York City. See Central Park, Rockefeller
Center, Time Square, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial and National 9/11
Museum, Ellis Island and Liberty Island home of the Statue of Liberty.
EXTENDED TRIPS EXTENDED TRIPS ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA
Collette Tours
6 Day Trip; Tuesday—Sunday, October 4—9
$2599 Per person double occupancy
$715 Double
Visit “the land of enchantment”! Albuquerque and Santa Fe are a
wonderful blend of multiculturalism, natural beauty and history.
One of the highlights of our trip will be the Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta. It’s one of the most photographed events and a spectacular display
of sound and color. Other trip highlights include: Old Town Albuquerque, National Museum of
Nuclear Science & History, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Turquoise Trail, Santa Fe, and the
Santa Fe School of Cooking.
$299 Double
NEW YORK and STATUE of LIBERTY Diamond Tour
7 Day Trip
Thursday—Wednesday
October 20—26
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SOLD OUT
CHICAGO GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY
Diamond Tour
3 Day Trip Tuesday—Thursday, May 17—19
Join Happy Travelers for an exciting trip to the Windy City! We’ll
visit 360 Chicago, formerly the John Hancock observatory, for
breathtaking views of the city, lakefront and four neighboring
states; Chicago’s Money Museum; the historic, beautiful and fun-
filled Navy Pier; and relax aboard a 75–minute architectural
cruise on the Chicago River where you see architectural gems
and the city’s most renowned landmarks.
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AND GUIDELINES AT THE SENIOR CENTER’S TRAVEL OFFICE.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS a current member of the Friends of the Fond du Lac Senior Center to travel with the Happy Travelers. Annual membership fees are $10 for a single and $15 for a married couple. The monthly newsletter, with trip updates, is mailed to you.
Trip reservations will be accepted over the phone followed with a trip deposit within one week. Remember, you have not confirmed a place on a trip until we have received your trip deposit. This is not an extra amount, but is a portion of the trip fee.
Every trip needs a separate registration form. We do this for bookkeeping purposes and appreciate your cooperation by completing this yourself. Forms are available at the Senior Center.
If a trip is full, be sure to put your name on the Waiting List as many times there are cancellations.
Make your trip payment as soon as you can so that the trip can be finalized and we will be confident enough travelers are going. We used to ask for payment one month ahead but now we need much more notice to assure we will be holding a trip.
For day trips, make checks payable to: Happy Travelers
Contact Happy Travelers for payment information for extended trips.
Mary Schneider
Travel Coordinator
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