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Leisure World News • Recreation • November 2018 B9 February 13 (W) Gammage Broadway Show – “Aladdin”** Motorcoach Departs: approx. 6:15 a.m. $120 per person From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Deadline: Monday, January 14 February 18- 25, 2019 (M-M) Mexico Copper Canyon* Motorcoach Departs: TBA $1850 per person Single, $1550 per person Doubles The largest canyon complex in North America, a destination unlike any other! For those who love the unusual and seek adventure, the “Barranca del Cobre” is the answer. At an altitude of 8000 feet, the mountain peaks are snow- chapped in winter while the canyon bottom remains at a tropical climate. Here’s the home of the seminomadic cliff dwellers, the Tarahumara Indians, the least acculturated Amerindians.Experience one of the most dramatic rail journeys in the western hemisphere, on a rail line that took 100 years to complete. Travel with us and enjoy the majestic beauty of one of the world’s most unique destinations. Register early, limited spots available! Deadline: Thursday, January 3 February 20 (W) Sedona and Lunch* Motorcoach Departs: approx. 7:30 a.m. $99 per person Travel to Sedona, home to over 300 artists that draw from the quiet, colorful, and spectacular physical environment. The red rocks, drifting clouds, towering pinnacles and sheer canyon walls lend incredible beauty to this area. Shop in the many shops and galleries. Lunch is included. Deadline: Monday, January 21 March 5- 7, 2019 (T-Th) Catalina Island Adventure* Motorcoach Departs: TBA $875 per person Single, $625 per person Doubles Catalina Island is a picture-perfect paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, just 22 miles away. The air is refreshing, the water is clear, the community is casual and friendly. This trip includes round trip motor coach and Catalina Express ferry ride. Enjoy a two-night stay at the lovely Pavilion Hotel with hot breakfast and evening wine and cheese reception. A scenic driving tour will take you to along the beachfront, up the hillside, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town. Also, a walking tour through Catalina Casino highlighting its beauty and architecture. Register early, limited spots available! Deadline: Monday, February 4 March 5 (T) Queen Creek Olive Mill, Lunch and More!* Motorcoach Departs: approx. 7:30 a.m. $99 per person Travel to the Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona’s only working olive farm and mill, located on 100 acres with 25 of the 100 acres dedicated to the production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Enjoy a delicious lunch and tour. Also enjoy a tour of the Mesa Gateway Airport. Deadline: Monday, February 4 March 9 (S) Tour of Cardinals Stadium and Lunch* Motorcoach Departs: approx. 7:30 a.m. $99 per person Travel to Glendale and tour the state-of-the-art Arizona Cardinals Stadium. Professionally guided by a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, this 75-minute experience involves approximately one mile of walking throughout the stadium. Lunch included. Deadline: Monday, February 4 March 19 (T) Gammage Broadway Show – “The Play That Goes Wrong”** Motorcoach Departs: approx. 6:15 a.m. $89 per person What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get, The Play that Goes Wrong, Broadway and London’s award-winning smash comedy! Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Deadline: Monday, February 18 March 21 (Th) Antelope Canyon* Motorcoach Departs: approx. 5 a.m. $310 per person Our route takes us through the Sonoran Desert up into the picturesque mountain town of Flagstaff. This historic Route 66 town lies at the base of the largest mountain range in Arizona. Along our way, we will enjoy a visit to a Navajo Trading Post and explore Navajo culture and crafts. In Page, Arizona, we will begin our tour of Lower Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide who will lead us through the amazing natural formations of this world-famous slot canyon. We will also stop along the Lake Powell shoreline for photos before eating lunch in Page at one of their unique eateries. Before we head home we will take a short, easy hike to the famous Horseshoe Bend Overlook. This tour requires a reasonable level of fitness and includes walking up and down stairs, ladders and loose sand at different times during the tour. Deadline: Monday, February 4 April 3 (W) Gammage Broadway Show – “Wicked”** Motorcoach Departs: approx. 6:15 a.m. $120 per person Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” Deadline: Monday, March 4 Casino Trip Feedback The Recreation Department is looking into casino trips and would like your input. Go to www.lwca.com or visit the Recreation Office and fill out the survey. Depending on interest, we will plan our next casino trip in January. Thank you for your help! * Cancellation fees will apply ** Non-Refundable TBA = time to be announced Upcoming Trips and Tours N.W. Corner of Higley & University Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise is independently owned and operated.© 2017 Home Instead, Inc. PERSONAL CARE | 24-HOUR CARE | MEMORY CARE | HOSPICE SUPPORT | MEALS AND NUTRITION The greatest breakthrough in senior care? Mom’s cozy cottage. We help aging parents stay at home, whether they’re dealing with Alzheimer’s, arthritis or anything in between. 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