FOR RELEASE:  April 1, 2011

 

 

Two Upcoming Day Trips for Seniors to Enjoy

 

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Parks & Recreation Department has day trips and programs in April for seniors to check out:

 

Afternoon Tea Grand Style - MRPA brings the “Grand Experience on the Road”

Thursday April 7 at 1 pm, Troy Community Center, Room 301, FREE

Come and find out all about the MRPA Grand Hotel Mackinac Island trip scheduled for September 27-30, 2011. Enjoy complimentary tea and cookies and view a slideshow presentation on the history of the Grand Hotel.

 

 

Lunch at Traffic Jam and Tour of Model T Complex, Saturday, April 9, from 11:30 am- 4:30 pm. Cost: $25 Resident / $35 Non Resident

Travel by Troy school bus to downtown Detroit and have lunch at Traffic Jam at your own expense.  After lunch tour the Model T Factory on Piquette to see where the auto production line began.

 

Vaudeville Variety Luncheon Show, Monday, April 11, from 10:30am-4pm. Cost: $52 Resident / $62 Non Resident

Travel by City bus to the Lafayette Grand Ballroom in Pontiac, MI and enjoy a buffet lunch followed by a Vaudeville type variety show.

 

Solanus Casey Pilgrimage, Tuesday, April 19, from 8:30 am-3:45 pm. Cost: $56 Resident / $66 Non Resident
Travel via deluxe motorcoach to downtown Detroit to visit the Solanus Casey Center which was built in memory of the man that started the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in 1929. The Center includes a museum, gardens, auditorium, dining room and conference space.  Lunch of Roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, salad, green beans, bread/butter desert and beverage is included.

 


 

Hawaiian Cruise, October 13 - 23, 2011, Prices range from $2,479-$2,969 based on Stateroom category (Non-residents add $10)

Round trip air to Honolulu with a two night pre-stay in Waikiki. A one week cruise with Freestyle Dining stopping at four ports of call, a large selection of optional excursions available. See brochure in Community Center for more details. $500 deposit due upon registration with second payment due May 16 and balance due in July of 2011. Trip insurance recommended. TripMasters Tour.

 

Ballroom Dance Lessons
Join the “Dancing with the Stars” craze and sign up for 6 week Ballroom Dance lessons with instructor Fred Caducio.  Fred is an accomplished dancer and experienced instructor teaching at a variety of locations across the Metro Detroit area. Classes will include 2 weeks each of instruction in the following steps: Rumba, East Coast Swing, and Cha Cha. Apr/May series will include Foxtrot, Tango, and Waltz.

Cost: $31 Resident / $41 Non Resident
Drop in passes available for purchase in classroom. $8 resident / $10 NR.
Activity#        Day     Dates                         Level  Time              
128980C        Mon.   Apr. 18-May 23         2          1-2pm            
128980D        Mon.   Apr. 18-May 23         1          2-3pm

 

 

Register now at the Troy Community Center at 3179 Livernois or online at  http://www.troymi.gov/parksandreconline/   Contact Elaine Torvinen at E.Torvinen@troymi.gov or 248.524.3483 for more information.  

 

 

 

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