Rockville Rec Guide - Fall 2016 Fall 2016 | Page 54

Seniors

Trips

TRIP REGISTRATION
In-Person Lottery Thursday, Aug. 18, 10:30 a. m. Senior Center members and residents
Numbers distributed random order, 10:15 a. m.
Friday, Aug. 19 Nonresidents and nonmembers Registrations accepted at Senior Center only.
New! The Capitol Steps Live
Just in time for the elections, The Capitol Steps- ' What To Expect When You’ re Electing’ is the only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress. The troupe is made up of current and former congressional staffers who monitor events and personalities on Capitol Hill, the Oval Office and other centers of power and prestige around the world and take a humorous look at serious issues. They provide laughter for millions nationwide and we have orchestra seats at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown to see them perform. Trip includes leadership, orchestra seat, and charter bus transportation.
56364 Th 10 / 27 5-10 PM $ 76 /$ 95 /$ 109 Departs: Glenview Mansion
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Individuals may register for themselves and one other person.
New! US Naval Academy Tour
We will walk onto the campus of the Naval Academy and see the new high-tech visitor experience. The display provides an in-depth look at the academy grounds and life of the midshipmen. The exhibit is at the entrance to Halsey Field House on the way to the Visitor Center. We will have a guided highlights tour that includes Lejeune Hall, Bancroft Hall, Herndon Monument, the Chapel and Crypt of John Paul Jones. The tour will finish in time to see the Noon Formation before lunch at the Drydock Restaurant on campus. A current photo ID will be required. This trip is not handicapped accessible with at least a mile of walking including steps. Trip includes tour, leadership, lunch and charter bus transportation.
56397 Tu 9 / 20 9 AM-3 PM $ 55 /$ 69 /$ 79 Departs: Glenview Mansion
New! All Aboard
All aboard the Walkersville Southern Railroad for a twohour train ride through the countryside. On track was originally built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1872, our excursion will take us through the picturesque Maryland farm country to enjoy the fall foliage. Lunch, catered by the Carriage House Inn will be served in our private dining car. Trip includes charter bus transportation, train ride, lunch and leadership.
56356 F 10 / 14 9:30 AM-2:30 PM $ 80 /$ 100 /$ 115 Departs: Glenview Mansion
New! A Capitol Idea!
Honoring Our Nation ' s Veterans
See the World War II Memorial, Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorials through the artist ' s eyes. DC Licensed Tour Guide Betsy Thompson will escort our group on a tour through these three inspirational memorials describing how the artist desired to interpret these worldchanging events. After the tour enjoy lunch at the Irish Inn of Glen Echo. Priority registration will be given to Veterans and one travel partner. Trip includes tour guide, leadership, charter bus transportation and lunch at the Irish Inn of Glen Echo.
56338 Th 11 / 3 9 AM-3 PM $ 50 /$ 60 /$ 70 Departs: Glenview Mansion
New! National Museum of African
American History and Culture
Opening in late September, be one of the first to see the Smithsonian’ s 400,000-square-foot museum with five levels above ground and four below. The inaugural exhibitions will feature some of the museum’ s 34,000 artifacts, including a segregated railroad car, a shawl worn by Harriet Tubman, a traveling trunk that belonged to the family of the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, an airplane used to train Tuskegee airmen, Nat Turner’ s bible and objects from a sunken slave ship. Purchase lunch on your own at the Museums North Star Cafe.
56793 Tu 11 / 15 9 AM-3 PM $ 32 /$ 40 /$ 50 Departs: Glenview Mansion
New! A Christmas Carol
Toby’ s Dinner Theatre will bring the holidays to us with a musical version of A Christmas Carol. This traditional heartwarming story of Scrooge is told in a brand new way with a musical score filled with beautiful melodies and emotional lyrics. We will be treated to a lavish buffet prior to the matinee. Trip includes charter bus transportation, leadership, lunch and show.
56337 W 11 / 30 9:45 AM-3:45 PM $ 75 /$ 94 /$ 108 Departs: Glenview Mansion