Northfield Township, Michigan

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“Day Trips/Programs at the Senior Center”

 

April 27
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$53/member;  $57/non-member
Legendary Elvis tribute artist Kraig Parker joins the DSO for a new production fit for "The King."  Put your blue suede shoes on and list to all of your Elvis favorites.  Includes transportation, seating, coffee, donuts and snack on the ride back.

May 2
Jukebox Saturday Night
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$46/member;  $51/non-member
Travel with us to Rochester and enjoy lunch and a show presented by The OPC 650 Players.  You will enjoy music and entertainment from the 40\'s, 50\'s and 60\'s.

May 7
Traveler Appreciation Tour
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
$59/member;  $64/non-member
This is a thank you trip presented by Shoreline Tours. 
We have traveled with them for several years either on day trips or extended trips.  They are presenting this great trip at a very reduced rate to thank our Center for traveling with them.  We will be traveling to Canada so you will need a passport, passport card or enhanced drivers license.  We will be visiting the John Freeman Wall Historic Site.  The Windsor area was a terminal of the famous "Underground Railroad," the first freedom movement in America.  You will enjoy a comprehensive tour of this remarkable landmark.  Then a visit to Willistead Manor - a 36 room mansion home of Edward Walker, son of whisky baron Hiram Walker.  A visit to Sprucewood Shores Winery located on 52 acres.  Lunch will be at the famous Caldwells Grant, Amherstburg, Ontario\\'s best restaurant.  The building was built in 1836.

May 23
Titanic-The Artifact Exhibition
12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$54/member;  $58/non-member
This trip will take youback to 1912 as you view the exhibit of the Titanics 300 artifacts over 10,000 sq. feet in size.  You will walk through room re-creations and get your picture taken by the full-scale replica of the Grand Staircase.  These are real objects and real stories.

June 1
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$53/member;  $57/non-member
Your table is reserved, right near the band, at the Cotton Club.  It\'s a salute to the "Hi De Ho" swing of CabCallowayy, sheen of Duke Ellington and the blast of Satchmo.  Coffee, donuts, seats and snack for the ride back are included.   RSVP by May 18

June 7
Tiger Game
11:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$69/member;  $73/non-member
Take me out to the Ball Game at Comerica Park.  The Tigers vs. Indians.  You get first level seats, hot dog and pop. 

June 14
Windsor Raceway Slots
9:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$30/member;  $35/non-member
The trip includes transportation and $20 in slot play.  Raceway Slots has 750 slot machines.  You MUST have ID and passport, passport card or enhanced diver'ss license.  RSVP by June 1.

June 15
DSO with Neil Dedra
9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$53/member;  $57/non-member
Neil Sedaka\'s smash hits include Calendar Girl, Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Oh Carol and Next Door to an Angel.  He penned songs for Connie Francis, Sinatra and Elvis.  Coffee, donuts, seats and snack for the ride back are included.   RSVP by June 1

July 11
Purple Rose Theatre
2:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
$51/member;  $55/non-member
Travel with us to The Purple Rose Theatre to see the greatest play of the season "On Golden Pond."  This charming love story follows Ethel and Norman Thayer as they return to their summer home in Maine.  Their respite is interupted by the arrival of their estranged daughter, her fiance and his teen age son.  Norman and the boy develop a friendship, sparking a renewed zest for life in the family.  Ethel and Norman rediscover the joy and romance of every day living.  RSVP by June 22

July 20
ERNIE - at The City Theatre
3:45 p.m. - 11 p.m.
$114/member;  $119.non-member
With more than 75 sold out performances in its premiere run Mitch Albom presents the stage play "Ernie," baseball legend Ernie Harwell.  The setting is Comerica Park 2009 with his moving speech - the broadcast of his life.  You will enjoy dinner at the lovely Andiamo - Detroit Riverfront prior to the show.  RSVP by June 14

August 15
MYSTERY TRIP
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$77/member;  $81/non-member
(includes transportation, fun, entrance fees, lunch)
Here are the clues:
1. We will take you back in time when muscles were as famous as Burgers and Shakes
2.  In 2002 I was designated a National Treasure
3.  Traditions continue from Lauren & Mollie with over 4 million scales
4.  The lst landmark - measures 88 feet in diameter and 44 feet in height


  

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