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August 2013 Village Center Daily Schedule
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday (these activities run at these times each weekday and do not appear on the calendar)
Activities are for Residents Only
The Pool is reserved for Water Aerobics’ classes on Tuesday and Thursday during their scheduled times.
1. 2. 3. 11:00 am Blood
Pressure Clinic 5:30 pm TGIF Friday Night Social
5:00 pm Bill Cosby @ The Barnstable Performing Arts Center
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 4:30 pm Movie “Darling Companion” 3:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm 3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival @ Highfield Hall
3:00 pm Book Club 3:00 pm Info Talk: Successful Aging of Mind & Body 4:30 pm Critical Path Open Meeting
11:00 am Health & Wellness Committee 2:00 pm Brownie Sundae Party
3:00 pm Blood Pressure with Margy in the Ballroom 4:00 Annual Triathalon Planning Meeting 6:00 pm Sunset Picnic Cruise Aboard the Liberte
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 4:30 pm Movie “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” 5:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm “Pops by the Sea” Hyannis Village Green with pre-show @ 1:00 pm
3:00 pm Garden Club Executive Meeting
2:00 pm Info Talk: Psychology of Weight Management 4:00 pm Events Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Book Club
1:00 pm Activities Committee Meeting 8:00 pm Abba Cape Cod Melody Tent
3:00 pm Emerson House Tea & Tour 4:00 pm Advisory Board Meeting 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gourmet Food Truck Festival
11:30 am ~ 4:30 pm Button Necklace Workshop 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Hearing Screening with MA Audiology 5:30 pm TGIF Friday Night Social
6:30 pm Ole’ Classic Movie Night “Cover Girl”
18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 4:30 pm Movie “The Guilt Trip”
2:30 pm Landscape Committee
3:30 pm Golf Executive Board @ Clubhouse 5:30 pm Stuffed at the Clubhouse
8:45 am Stand Up Paddle Board Experience
25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. NO Movie 1:00 pm Backyard Games & BBQ
3:00 pm Bus Departure from VC Parking Lot for “Wicked”
5:30 pm Grillin’ Up A Good Time at the Clubhouse Grill with John Morgan
Monday 8:00 ~ 11:00 am Men’s Tennis Tennis Courts
8:30 am Aerobics Ballroom 10:00 am Total Body Strength & Stretch Ballroom 11:00 am Yoga Upstairs 2:00 pm Knitters & Crocheters Sewing Room 6:30 pm Hand & Foot Card Game Sports Lounge 6:30 pm Texas Hold’em Card Room 7:00 pm Billiards Billiards Room 7:00 pm Scrabble/Board Games Sports Lounge
Tuesday 8:00 am Men’s Coffee Sports Lounge
8:00 ~ 11:00 am Ladies Tennis Tennis Courts 8:30 am Water Aerobics Pool
9:00 ~ 11:00 am Men’s Bocce Bocce Courts 1:00 ~ 4:00 pm Drop in Quilting A/C Room
6:30 pm Cribbage Sports Lounge Wednesday
8:30 am Ladies’ Coffee Clubhouse 8:00 ~ 11:00 am Tennis Mixed Doubles or Clinic Tennis Courts 9:00 ~ 12:00 pm Ladies Bocce Bocce Courts
10:00 am Total Body Strength & Stretch Ballroom 11:00am Step Aerobics Ballroom 1:00 pm Men’s Gin Rummy A/C Room 6:45 pm Partners Bridge
(bring your own partner) Sports Lounge
7:00 ~ 9:30 pm Woodshop Open (to Certified Woodworkers)
Woodshop
Thursday 8:00 ~ 11:00 am Men’s Tennis Tennis Courts
8:30 am Water Aerobics Pool 9:00 ~ 11:00 am Men’s Bocce Bocce Courts
10:00 am Yoga Upstairs 7:00 pm Men’s & Women’s Poker Sports Lounge 7:00 pm Social Billiards / Pool
(for drop in play) Billiards Room
Friday 8:00 ~ 11:00 am Ladies Tennis Tennis Courts
8:30 am Aerobics Ballroom 9:00 ~ 12:00 pm Ladies Bocce Bocce Courts
9:30 am Intense Strength Ballroom 9:00 ~ 12:00 pm
4:00 & 5:15 pm Woodshop Open (Certified Only)
Wine, Cheese & Shuffleboard Woodshop Shuffle/Courts
Amy Ne
Village Center Information Summer Hours
April 15, 2013 – November 7, 2013 Sunday – Saturday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm*
Winter Hours November 8, 2013 – April 1, 2014
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am to 9:30 pm*
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm*
*Pools, Hot Tub & Fitness areas close 30 minutes before the building closes and
Locker Rooms close 15 minutes before closing.
If you’d like a Calendar & Village Center Happenings sent to you via
email please send a request to [email protected]
Come by the Information Room at the Village Center if interested in attending an event or function.
Activities Office #
508-477-9213 ext. 102
Office Assistants
Donna Halligan
Jean McKeown
Center Director
Janet Johnson
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Julianne Davignon
508-477-9213 ext. 103 [email protected]
Village Center Services
Facials
For appointments Sheila Noonan: 508-539-7707
Massage Therapy
For appointments Echo Mellyn: 617-816-8828
Barber Shop
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00am-12:00 noon
508-477-9213 ext. 126
The Nail Salon
For appointments Stacey: 508-259-5446
Village Center Happenings
August 2013
Backyard Games & BBQ Sunday August 25th, 2013
*September 1st – Rain Date
1:00 – 3:00pm Backyard Games
Our Village Center backyard will be the site for
an afternoon of fun, food and festivities. Celebrate the summer in the company of your friends!
Bocce, Shuffleboard, Horseshoes, Lawn Golf and More
Plus Southport’s Minute to Win It for Seniors
3:00pm Pie Eating Contest with a Twist
3:30-4:30pm BBQ
4:30pm Ice Cream Sundae Bar
$10.00 for BBQ Hamburgers, Chicken Grillers, Hot Dogs, Chips,
Cold Drinks and an Old Fashion Sundae Bar * Vegetable burgers available upon request
No charge if just playing in the games Bring your own CHAIRS!
(Food will be served on the “back yard” lawn)
Bring a couple of dollars,
We are planning to raffle off great prizes!!
Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Party* Wednesday, August 7th at 2:00,
Sports Lounge
$3.00 per sundae with fixings. Enjoy a cool treat with your friends.
*proceeds used for Health & Wellness speakers and refreshments
drop in, no sign up necessary
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Entertainment: Theatre and other!
Lawn of Highfield Hall Blue Grass Festival Sunday, August 4, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Free admission
Bluegrass on the Lawn concert at Highfield Hall
offers free, foot‐stomping entertainment for the entire family. Headline band Chasing Blue is a hot young ensemble from the Berklee College of Music that has become favorites of the national bluegrass circuit. Last year they brought down the house and this year we’ve brought them back as our headliners! They’ll be joined by Four Bridges, a New England based bluegrass band that offers both original and traditional tunes. Our local Falmouth Fiddler’s will complete the roster, offering their own spin on bluegrass, folk and acoustic tunes. Guests may bring a picnic supper, or enjoy a tasty treat from one of the food
vendor’s on‐hand. And if it rains, no worries! A huge tent will be pitched offering shelter to all. Transportation is on your own
An Evening with Bill Cosby - closed Saturday, August 3, 5:00 pm, The Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Hyannis Tickets $60.25 p.p.
Attendees can pick up tickets the week of July 29th at Activities Desk.
Pops by the Sea - Closed Sunday, August 11th gates open at 1:00pm
Attendees can pick up tickets the week of August 4th at Activities Desk.
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant Wednesday, October 23, 2013: Bus leaves at 9:00am A Bountiful Luncheon Buffet featuring over 30 food choices and a comedy… Perfect Wedding
On the morning of his wedding, Bill wakes up in his honeymoon suite with a dreadful hangover and an unknown woman in his bed. It’s a race against time as he has to either get her out or make up a plausible story before his fiancée and future mother-in law arrive. Desperate times call for desperate measures in this hysterical romp from a contemporary farceur.
Patriots Talk w/ESPN’s Mike Reiss Tuesday September 17th 1:00pm
Join us in the Sports Lounge to learn about the Patriots and other facts about this football season.
SOUTHPORT TRAVEL EXPO Saturday, September 21st 2:00- 5:00pm Join the team from Atlas Travel, one of the country's top-ranked travel management companies based here in Massachusetts, and meet their partners from Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Adventures by Disney, Globus family of brands and Avalon Waterways, to learn about some of the most popular travel destinations around the world! Have your
questions answered and explore the destination for your next vacation or family reunion! Wine and cheese will be served for your enjoyment. Sign up today! FEDERAL HILL - PROVIDENCE RI Date TBD September 2013 – 8:00am Price will include bus, tour, lunch, and gratuities.
Join Norine Piscatelli as we explore Federal Hill and Providence RI. Norine will explain the history of Providence RI. After a brief stop at the Visitor Information Center we will proceed to Federal Hill. We will meet Cindy Salvato at DePasquale Plaza. Cindy is an Executive Pastry Chef, and has been running small group tours on Federal Hill for over ten years. Cindy will talk about the culture and history of Federal Hill and take us through two Italian specialty shops, she will give us cooking (secrets, tips and tricks) and provide a lesson in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pasta. You will have free time to shop on the Hill before we cross town for lunch. Lunch will be included at Pizzico Ristorante - One of Providence's most critically acclaimed restaurants, located on Providence's historic East Side, Pizzico's menu of meats, seafood and pasta's will dazzle your senses!
Classes, Clubs, and Seminars
Critical Path Committee Monday, August 5th at 4:30pm Ballroom
The Critical Path Committee will host a community
meeting in the Ballroom on Monday, August 5 at
4:30 at which it will discuss the upcoming election
of a resident-elected Board of Governors. The
committee will outline the issues involved in the
election and present its suggestions on how to
address those issues. Owners are encouraged to
attend and their input will be welcome.
Southport Garden Club
The "Hats Off to Summer" program in June was a huge success due to the Garden Club members who came in their beautiful, decorated hats. We want to thank all the ladies who did such a fine job showing off their creative talents. Thank you also to Janet Johnson who served as judge for the three prizes that were awarded. Funniest: Carole Ringer Most Creative: Dot Bramley Best Garden Party Hat: Jackie Foley
Our next program will be September 23, "Flower Arranging Plain and Simple" with Betsy Williams.
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Southport Singers
The Southport Singers will be resuming practices on Tuesday, September 24th at 4:00 p.m. in the Ballroom. We welcome new singers and all of last year's group. No auditions, just a love of music. We had a great past year, putting on four shows; and we hope to be as active again this year. Already in the plans, is a Broadway Sunday afternoon, scheduled November 10th at 2:00 p.m. More details to follow.
Southport Quilters Will be taking a break until after Labor Day! Normally every Tuesday, 1-4:00pm in the Arts and Crafts Room
Chess Club 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Arts and Craft Room 7:00pm
Please bring a small portable chess set, if you have one. The club is open to all levels of players. No lessons are available, but members do offer lots of helpful hints to players who want to improve their game. The games are not competitive and there are no tournaments, just a relaxing evening and an opportunity to keep your brain active. Please join us -- just show up and have some fun with us.
Southport Painters
Will be taking a break until fall
Southport Book Clubs Open to ALL residents The Monday Book Club: Meets the 1st Monday of
the month at 3:00 pm in the Library August 5: House of Tynford by Natasha Solomons September 9: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Questions for the Monday Club please call Roberta: 508-477-3982 or June: 508-539-1842
The Tuesday Evening Book Club: Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Sewing Room. The Southport Evening Book Club meets each 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., in the sewing room, at the Village Center, and is open to ALL Southport residents. August 13: The Given Day by Dennis Lehane
September 10: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Questions for the evening club please call
Rachel Smith at 508-477-3431 or Email: [email protected]
Southport Woodworkers Club
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Woodworker? The Southport Condo Association states that all people that use our woodshop (regardless of your expertise) MUST attend a 20 hour course offered by the Woodshop Committee taught by an outside instructor, before using the
Woodshop. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Woodworker call Jerry Giusti or Frank Lord.
Special Programs:
“Walk Abouts”, Brown Bag Lunch and More
Gourmet Food Truck Festival Thursday August 15th 5:00-7:00pm
Come to the Golf Clubhouse Parking lot, Dinner and Dessert Trucks will be serving a family style buffet. Enjoy the meal on the deck or bring it home. Menu and pricing posted in Info Room.
Grillin’ Up a Good Time at the Clubhouse W/ John Morgan Thursday August 29thth $22.50pp includes dinner and entertainment
Grab a chair on the Clubhouse deck, and enjoy the BBQ while being entertained by John Morgan. Social – 5:00, dinner at 5:30pm.
Stuffed at the Clubhouse Thursdays, August 22nd at 5:30pm at the Clubhouse Grill $12.50pp
Please join us for Stuffed Burger Night at the Clubhouse Grille. Come and enjoy a cold cocktail (BYOB) on the outside deck while our own “Chef Rich” prepares you a stuffed turkey or beef burger.
Sunday Afternoon Movies 4:30 pm in the Sports Lounge *unless noted.
August 4 – Darling Companion – PG-13 – Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline
Dealing with an empty nest and self-absorbed husband Joseph, Beth develops a deep bond with a dog she rescues -- and when Joseph loses the dog after a wedding, Beth joins forces with wedding guests in a search that takes some unexpected turns.
August 11 – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – PG-13 – Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt
A sheik with a love for the sport hopes to introduce fly-fishing to the Middle East and turns to uptight fisheries expert Fred Jones for help. Buoyed by the sheik's enthusiasm (and his comely English aide), Fred sets out to achieve the
impossible. August 18 – The Guilt Trip – PG-13 – Barbara Streisand, Seth Rogan
After Andy Brewster invents a fabulous new organic cleaner, he goes on a cross-country road trip to promote it.
August 25 – NO MOVIE Ole’ Time Classic Movie Night Join us in the Sports Lounge for Classic Movies! BYOB and your own munchies.
Our next feature is August 17th with “Cover Girl”. Rita Hayworth vamps it up as Rusty Parker,
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a Brooklyn dancer longing to see her name in Broadway lights.
Miscellaneous
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Women’s Hand and Foot Card Game Monday 6:30 pm in the Sports Lounge Call Margaret Dhionis at 508-477-6103
Texas Hold Em Monday 6:45 pm in the Card Room
Sign up weekly in the Info Room on the Recreation Bulletin Board
Cribbage
Tuesday 6:45 pm in the Sports Lounge
Partners Bridge Wednesday 6:45 pm in the Card Room
Come with your own partner and we’ll make the tables!
Men and Ladies Poker Night Thursday 6:30 pm in the Card Room
Why go to Foxwoods when you can play poker every Thursday at 6:30pm at the Village Center! Dealers Choice (no wild cards) Men and women welcome. Come join us for fun and excitement. Questions? Call Ellen Enright 508-477-1536.
Coffee Hours For our Men… 8:00 – 9:00am: Tuesday morning is coffee time in the Sports Lounge. Coffee, pastries, and conversation. $1.00
For our Ladies … 8:30 – 9:30am: Wednesday mornings is coffee time at the Golf Clubhouse. $1.00 Please join us Wednesdays @ 8:30am, this is a perfect place to meet new people and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. We only have one rule: Please no negative talk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy getting together. We look forward to seeing you.
TGI Friday The first and third Friday of each month at 5:30pm in the Sports Lounge. (may change if an event is scheduled please check Calendar)
A spontaneous get together with other residents. BYOB and a dish to share … anything goes! Appetizers, sweets, salads, or main dish. Some weeks there may be a crowd and other weeks only a few! A good way to meet other residents.
For the Health of It!
by Julianne Davignon; Health & Wellness Coordinator
Blood Pressure Clinic 1st Friday of the month in the card room at 11:00am Mia from Bayada Home Health Care will take your BP.
2nd Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm in Ballroom. Southport Resident Margy DeBonville, LPN will also conduct a monthly Blood Pressure Clinic
Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, August 7, 11:00pm, Sewing Room
Looking to have some fun while you put your expertise and opinions to good use? Join our committee. Our valuable committee members helps create and guide programming. We are always open to new perspectives and ideas. We welcome residents with various interests within the broad area of Health and Wellness. Come check us out.
4th Annual Triathlon Planning Meeting Volunteers Needed…Please Join Us Thursday, August 8, 4:00pm, Sewing Room
Over the past three years this has been a very successful event at which residents have had a lot of fun and many laughs. Each year we make tweaks to improve upon the year before and keep things interesting. If you are unable to attend the meeting but are willing to help in some way please call Julianne at (774)238-6141 to let her know prior to the meeting. That way we can be sure that we will have enough help to run the Triathlon. The Triathlon will be held on Sunday, September 22 with a rain date of Sunday, September 29.
Meditation with Maureen
every other Tuesday, July 2 - September 10 $30 for the series
Reap the benefits as Maureen leads you through an exercise in sustained concentration that will help to calm your body, quiet your mind and reduce stress. Please see sign-up flyer in Info Room for complete details including what to bring with you.
Zumba Fusion with Kelly Johnson
Wednesdays at 2:00pm, July 24 – August 21 $35 for the 5 week session At least 5 paid participants needed to begin class.
Dance your way to a healthier you learning moves set to hypnotic Latin rhythms. This fitness craze has turned lots of people on to fitness and kept them coming back for more.
Cringes with Stephanie Burke
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:15 Tuesday, August 15 - Thursday, September 24
$36 for the 2 day/week 6 week session At least 5 paid participants needed to begin class. Stephanie will lead you through range of motion and strengthening moves from head to toe. Water exercise is a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. Water supports joints to encourage free movement and also acts as resistance to help build muscle strength.
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Info Talk: Successful Aging of the Mind & Body Monday, August 5, 3:00pm, Ball Room
Light refreshments will be served. The talk will conclude with a free raffle.
Info Talk: Psychology Of Weight Management Tuesday, August 13, 2:00pm, Ball Room
Ms. Hilliard will share result-producing strategies for losing weight. Her methods revolve around the value of low glycemic eating, cardiovascular exercise and strength training to lower one's Body Mass Index. Light refreshments will be served. Bayada will have available goodies to take home.
Stand Up Paddleboard Experience Friday, August 23, 8:45am Meet at 15 West Bay Rd. in Osterville $40 ($5 will be refunded if 8 or more pay) Limited to 15 participants
Come experience one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. Stand up paddling comes from Hawaiian heritage back to the early days of Polynesia. It is easy to learn and great for improving core strength and balance. The boards are wide and stable. You will be on the water for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Your experience will begin with a lesson and will be followed by time to practice your newly acquired skills and explore under the guidance of Amy, who will make you feel comfortable and safe.
Please note: Our goal is offer a variety of fitness options
to residents of various ability levels. We want to help everyone remain active. When we make class and schedule changes it is in an attempt to serve the greatest number of residents possible as well as often times to keep things interesting and add variety. Feel welcome at any time to give us your feedback or make suggestions. ******************************************************************
Fitness Classes Aerobics:
A high energy cardiovascular workout set to upbeat music. Class begins with a warm-up which is followed by high or low impact depending on which you chose. The moves and combinations are taught during the workout. The class ends with an abdominal strengthening session followed by a relaxing full body stretch.
Intense Muscle Conditioning: After a brief warm-up you will be led through
challenging muscle conditioning exercises using free weights and resistance bands. All of the muscle groups used in class will be stretched before class ends.
Please bring hand weights and a resistance band.
Total Body Stretch & Strength: During this class free weights and exercise bands are used to build muscle mass and tone strengthening the bones from the inside out. Increasing the percentage of one’s muscle mass also increases one’s metabolism. This class can be followed either standing near or seated in a chair. Modifications are demonstrated for exercises for which they may be appropriate. The class begins with a brief warm up and ends with a thorough full body stretch. Please bring hand weights and a resistance band.
Step Aerobics: Learn various moves and combinations stepping
up and down on and around an aerobic bench. This highly aerobic workout begins with a warm-up and ends with a cool down and stretch.
Water Aerobics: Water eases the pressure on one’s joints and provides resistance for muscle toning as well as cardiovascular exercise. Exercises are performed in the shallow and deep end of the pool, although you may chose to remain in one or the other throughout the class. During the cooler months class is held in the indoor pool and when the weather allows, class moves to the outdoor pool.
Yoga for All: Yoga exercise work towards increasing your flexibility, balance and strength. This class helps increase your body awareness and mobility. It is taught in a way that provides you with the opportunity to be calm and reflective leading to an overall sense of well-being. Class begins with a warm-up to heat the muscles and prepare the body for stretching and ends with a calming meditation. Modifications of poses are explained and demonstrated throughout the class. Please be sure to bring your yoga mat, yoga straps, a yoga block and a small pillow.
Fitness Equipment Introduction
Resident may receive an orientation to our two Fitness Rooms. During the orientation you will learn how to use the fitness equipment that interests you. Customized directions with your individual settings will be created for you during the orientation. Schedule your orientation with the Health & Wellness Coordinator at the Activities’ Desk.
If you fall into any of the following categories... * have a heart condition and have been told only to do physical activity recommended by a doctor * feel pain in your chest during physical activity or have felt it even only once in the past month * lose your balance because of dizziness * lose consciousness * have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity. * are on medication for your blood pressure or a heart
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condition * know of any other reason that you perhaps should not participate in physical activity ...talk with your doctor in person before participating in classes, using equipment that is new to you and/or becoming much more physically active. ***************************************************
DAY & OVERNITE TRIPS! *************************************************** Providence Performing Arts Broadway Shows-- prices include show ticket, motor coach transportation and driver's gratuity. EVITA Sunday, September 8, 2013, $90 pp main orchestra; ONCE Wednesday, October 2, $90 pp main orchestra, $70 left/right outer side PROVINCETOWN OVERNIGHT--We will tour the back roads of the lower cape on our way to Provincetown. Accommodations will be at the Anchor Inn Guest House right on Commercial Street in the West End. You will have time on your own to shop, explore the galleries, maybe take a dune tour or whale watch. One show and continental breakfast are included. Thursday, September 5, $149 pp, Add a second night--Friday 9/6 $75 pp. Single rate is additional $35 per night. "BREAK FOR MOOSE" Fall Foliage Weekend at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort Join Karyn in the Mountains of Maine during the peak of Fall Foliage. Our trip is packed with 4 meals, w 2 nights of entertainment, admission to the world famous Fryeburg Fair, "Chondola" ride to the top of North Peak, a moose safari with incredible photo stops. Includes a stop at Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, Maine and a visit to an apple orchard. Trip protection is included in the price. 10/4 - 10/06, $529 pp If traveling with Adventures with Karyn Wendell Please see the CONFIRMED PAID AND TRIP FLYER BOOK in the Plexiglas folder on the wall immediately below and to the left of her portion of the travel bulletin board. If you are going on a trip please sign your name on the sheet immediately behind your trip flyer, so others will know who’s planning to go. Please check out all the trip flyers in the book.
Vermont Life’s Wine & Harvest Festival Depart Friday September 20, 2013 Return Sunday September 22, 2013 Accommodations at the Grand Summit Hotel, 89 Grand Summit Way, West Dover, VT 05356
Friday, September 20th - Wilmington Village Stroll enjoy visits to Yankee Candle Company’s
Flagship store in S. Deerfield MA and Hogback Mountain. Upon arrival, enjoy a festive ‘wine and cheese’ reception. Later Downtown Wilmington for Village Stroll. Taste soups from area restaurants & help crown our next Soup Contest Champion. We’ll also participate in the Wine Tasting Class & Cheese Pairing at the Wilmington Memorial Hall. Enjoy Wine Tasting Classes where Wine makers and industry experts will conduct seminar on tasting wines while pairing with Vermont Cheese selections.
Saturday Sept 21 -We’ll start the day off with a scenic Chair Lift Ride to the top of Mount Snow for beautiful views of the surrounding mountains! Then visit Adam’s Farm for a traditional New England Farm Experience! Enjoy a wagon ride around the farm with stops to their maple sugar lot, stocked Rainbow Trout pond. we’ll return to the mountain to attend the Sixth Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest.
Sunday, September 22nd -Guided tour of historic Bennington with a visit to the Bennington Battle Monument. Then we’ll visit the Apple Barn, featured on The Food Network’s $40 a Day, followed by a slice of homemade apple pie ala mode and choice of beverage. Return to Southport late afternoon/early evening. $395.00 per person (based on double occupancy)* min 40 people $100 deposit required to hold room.
Take the Bus to Foxwoods Saturday October 5th
$22pp includes Bonus Package - $10 food coupon or FREE Festival Buffet & Bonus Slot Play. Trip departs at 8:00am from Village Center. Motor Coaches are equipped with restrooms and TV’s with courteous and professional drivers.
See Travel Board for more details on all trips.
Southport is now offering travel services from several companies in an effort to provide residents additional variety, travel options and pricing. Please feel welcome to bring your travel ideas to my attention, so that I am aware of the places you would like to visit, plays you want to see and food choices you may like to try.
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