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Adult Bus Trips

YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES

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At the Y, we offer a sense of community, fellowship and support that enriches people’s lives. Strengthening community is our cause. The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to stengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We embrace and nurture the promise that lies in all of us. As a nonprofit, this is our commitment. We count on the generosity of our members and partners to help us continue our vital work.

2013 TRIP LIST

Joffrey Ballet Saturday, February 16

Chicago Flower Show Tuesday, March 12

Savannah (9-day) Saturday, March 9

Badger Band Saturday, April 20

Milwaukee Icons & Cruise Wednesday, May 15

Gardens and Greenhouses Wednesday, May 29

Lake Mendota Lunch Cruise/Olbrich Gardens Tuesday, June 18

Charter Fishing • Lake Michigan Wednesday, June 19

Brewers v Cubs Baseball Thursday, June 27

Bastille Days Friday, July 12

Chain of Lakes Cruise Wednesday, July 24

Chicago Your Way/Woodfield Mall Shopping Saturday, July 27

Frank Lloyd Wright Perspectives Wednesday, July 31

State Fair (Families Welcome) Tuesday, August 6

Door County Scenic Cruise Tuesday, August 13

Trails and Waterfalls Wednesday, September 11

Washington, DC Our Nation’s Capital • 7 days/6 nights Thursday, October 3-8

Fall Color Runabout Tuesday, October 15

Birds In Art - Historic Wausau Friday, October 25

Tastes of Fall Wednesday, November 6

Mississippi Migration Cruise Thursday, November 21

Magnificent Mile - Holiday Chicago Saturday, December 7

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WELCOME to the 2013 YMCA One-Day Adult Bus Trip season. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We provide programming and an atmosphere that reflects these values and our mission. The Y’s objective in offering these trips is to provide an enriching, enjoyable, educational and fun experience for our participants.

Trips are developed by the Adult Department at the Appleton branch for the enjoyment of YMCA of the Fox Cities members, as well as, the general public. The two-tiered pricing reflects that general members will pay a slightly higher cost for most trips.

Transportation for these excursions (unless otherwise noted) is deluxe motorcoach, with plush seats, overhead storage, temperature controls and a bathroom. It’s a great way to get out and see the sights and an eco-friendly way to travel.

Go “green”. Did you know that a motorcoach has the lowest CO2 emission per passenger and higher fuel efficiency per passenger than hybrid cars and other private automobiles? So you can sit back in the safest form of surface transportation, relax, enjoy the ride, let someone else be concerned with the traffic, the parking and the details, and help minimize the impact on our environment and on the planet. Trips are designed for a wide range of interests, ages, activity and mobility levels. Read the trip description to gauge the mobility range necessary. With a few noted exceptions, anyone age 18 and older can participate.

REGISTRATIONA paid registration is necessary to secure a seat for any trip. Trips may fill quickly, so register early. When you register, please confirm that the Y has your current address and contact information.

How to register:• In person at any of the YMCA of the Fox Cities branches with cash, check or credit card.

• With a credit card by calling the Appleton YMCA at 920.739.6135

• Online anytime at www.ymcafoxcities.org (the session code is 13ST and the trip codes are noted for each trip) with a credit card (VISA, MC, Discover). Please use the add-on function for pick-up location or meal choice where applicable.

• When you register, please confirm that the Y has your current address and contact information.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Participants must be 18 years of age or older to register, or, for some trips, must be registered and accompanied by a paid adult participant who is 21 years of age or older and legally responsible for them.

Each trip description includes a cost for Y members and another for non-member individuals, i.e., the general public and notes what is included for that fee.

Several days before your trip, you will receive a letter that will include specific trip-related information and any itinerary updates. Read this letter so you have the current information. If you’ve registered for a trip, but have not received a letter within 3 days before any scheduled trip, please call the Appleton YMCA. It’s possible that your information in the database is inaccurate. The Y requires a liability release from each participant. We call these Informed Consents and they are generally mailed along with your final confirmation letter.

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If a trip is full, you may have your name added to a waiting list at no charge. If a seat becomes available, persons on the waiting list may be contacted and offered that newly available seat. Payment is due upon acceptance of the opening.

Have you heard that there is no such thing as bad weather? There might be inappropriate clothing, rain or snow, but weather is simply weather. Our trips go in all weather conditions.

The Y charters transportation for these trips from local commercial providers.

Limited financial assistance is available for Y members on a limited basis for many Y trips. Contact the Adult Department at the Appleton YMCA for more information at 920.954.7610.

If you still have questions unanswered by the information in this publication, please contact the Appleton YMCA Membership Desk at 920.739.6135, the Adult Department at 920.954.7610, sgrosenick@ymcafoxcities.org or jleduc@ymcafoxcities.org.

Pick-Up Locations - Five possibilitiesMost trips have only one pick-up and return point. These are indicated in the trip description.

1. APPLETON YMCA • 218 E. Lawrence St • Appleton - Ramp parking available for $2 to the general public.

2. HEART OF THE VALLEY YMCA • 225 W. Kennedy Avenue • Kimberly - Park your vehicle in the spaces to the far southwest of the main entrance of the building, that is, nearest to County CE and Railroad Street.

3. FOX WEST YMCA • W6931 School Road • Greenville - Please park as far from the entrance as possible, .i.e., the northeast corner of the lot.

4. MENASHA SENIOR CENTER • 116 Main St • Menasha - Park in the spaces behind the building.

5. THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER • 820 W. College Avenue • Appleton - Park as far from the building as possible.

Cancellation Policy for One Day tripsIf a participant cancels at least 15 days before the trip, a full refund will be given. However, if a component of the cost has been pre-paid by the Y, that amount will not be included in the refund.

Cancellations that occur inside a two-week window will not be refunded unless we have a waiting list for the trip and are able to make a substitution.

If a participant must cancel a trip due to illness or injury, that person will receive a credit provided a written doctor’s explanation is submitted or the vacancy is filled. Charges pre-paid by the Y, such as but not limited to, theater or cruise tickets are not refunded.

If the transportation company determines that it is unsafe to transport passengers due to weather, the trip may be rescheduled and/or a credit issued. (This has yet to be the case for any of the Y trips; it simply has not happened.)

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TRIP DETAILS

MILWAUKEE ICONS & CRUISE ………………………………WEDNESDAY, MAY 15Take a cruise on the Milwaukee River through the historic downtown sections of the city and enjoy views of the cityscape from Lake Michigan. On board, savor your included lunch in the climate-controlled Edelweiss cabin while landmarks and points of interest float by during this 2-hour cruise. Gain a new perspective of the Art Museum, Pier Wisconsin, port lighthouses and the Festival Grounds from the water. Afterwards, board the coach and drive to the historic Tudor-style east side home, now an art museum, of Charles Allis, Milwaukee industrialist and the first president of Allis-Chalmers. The extensive private and permanent art collection of the family contains some breathtaking items including one-of-a-kind art objects. Next you’ll visit the Italian Renaissance-style former home of Lloyd Smith, one-time owner of the A.O. Smith Corporation. The house, one of Milwaukee’s treasures and perched on the bluff, features fine and decorative arts from the 15th through 18th centuries with extensive formal gardens overlooking Lake Michigan. On the return to the Fox Cities, your head will be filled with the fascinating sights of the day. Cost: Y Members $85 or $91 Includes transportation, lunch cruise, admissions and tours. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 8:00 AM and Return 7:00 PM APYMilwaukeeIconsW515

GARDENS & GREENHOUSES ………………………………..WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Travel to Dane County to enjoy the eclectic global assortment of specimens in the University of Wisconsin Botany Greenhouses. Your host will be Dr. Mo Fayyaz, Director, who knows absolutely everything about each plant species in this special place. Then relocate to the 2.5 acre outdoor Allen Centennial Gardens located on campus surrounding a beautiful Victorian house. Striking in all seasons, this series of gardens will be lovely in late spring and is easily covered on a self-guided tour. Choose your own Dutch treat lunch location in the vicinity of State Street and the Memorial Union from among the many eateries available. With happy tummies, travel to a rural establishment that claims the Midwest’s largest selection of perennials, hostas and ornamental grasses along with dozens of other plant species. Treat yourself to a purchase that will keep you smiling all growing season long and bring beauty to your garden year after year. This family-owned establishment features 14 greenhouses, peaceful planted display gardens throughout and very friendly helpful staff. Cost: $42 or $46 Includes transportation and tour. Lunch is Dutch treat. Leave Fox West YMCA at 7:45 AM and Return 6:00 PM APYGardensW529

LAKE MENDOTA CRUISE • OLBRICH GARDENS ………….TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Treat yourself to a lot of mid-June pleasure as you take a leisurely 3-hour lunch cruise on our capital city’s largest lake. Enjoy a multiple course buffet style Captain’s Table during the cruise including clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, sushi rolls, Canadian walleye, prime rib, grilled chicken and other taste-pleasers. View the Governor’s mansion, the capitol building, Government Nelson State Park and the immense University of Wisconsin from a unique perspective, all from the waters of Lake Mendota. Rain or shine, you’ll enjoy a comfortable cruise either inside the comfortable cabin or on the upper deck with protective canopy and side curtains. After the cruise, you’ll continue to experience the glories of mid-June as we visit one of Madison’s premier garden locations, Olbrich Gardens. Here you can wander around acres of beautiful blooms, perennials, flowering shrubs and landscaping. Lose yourself in the contemplation of the Thai Pavilion or rest in the shade of the hosta gardens. There will be a Dutch treat supper as we return to the Fox Cities later in the afternoon. Note: Boarding the yacht and getting from deck to deck necessitates climbing up and/or down 11 steps. Cost: $89 or $95 Includes transportation and Captain’s Table lunch cruise. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 8:00 AM and Return 7:00 PM APYMendotaT618

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CHARTER FISHING • LAKE MICHIGAN..………….WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Please register no later than June 1 for the best chance to have a spot on this trip. Space is limited. We’re heading to Lake Michigan for some salmon, steelhead and whatever-else-is-biting-that-day fishing. Embark on your fishing adventure on professionally equipped charter boats with experienced captain and crew, inspected and licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard out of the port of Algoma. Algoma is the #1 port for trophy salmon and steelhead catches according to DNR records. Captain says that the fishing should be excellent on this date. All fishing equipment is provided and all catch is cleaned and packed in your cooler. You’ll bring a cooler partially filled with ice (for your fish), warm (lake weather appropriate) clothing, rain gear, personal snacks and refreshments, soft-soled shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, a camera or video and a valid Wisconsin Fishing License with Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp. If this is a one-time fishing occasion for you, purchase the two-day license that includes the special stamp. We’ll be on the lake for a 5-hour charter in the afternoon. Let’s see who catches the most lunkers! Since fishing can be such hard work when one catches so many fish, there will be a Dutch treat supper stop before returning home. Transportation for this trip is a professionally-driven school bus. Cost: $141 or $157 Includes school bus transportation and fishing charter. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 10:15 AM and Return around 7:30 PM. APYFishingW619

BREWERS V CHICAGO CUBS ……..……..……… THURSDAY, JUNE 27It’s the Y’s ever popular trip to Milwaukee to root for the home team (or the Cubs). So let’s go out to the ballgame! Join the fun and be at Miller Park for all the action during this afternoon game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs. Enjoy your included box lunch with a cast of thousands pre-game on the grounds. Inside, you can take in the game along with the sights and the sounds of the stadium. With the only fan-shaped convertible roof in North America, this ballpark offers cover if the weather turns wet. The silently closing panels are interesting to watch, too. Your loge bleacher seat is situated to give some shade from the afternoon sun. The parking area and stadium are large spaces and there are some steps to negotiate getting to your seat. After your team wins, you’ll appreciate letting the driver of the coach deal with the traffic as you relax in your plush seat for the ride back to the Fox Cities. Cost: $79 or $85 Includes transportation, box lunch and game ticket. Leave Menasha Senior Center at 9:30 AM and Return 7:15 PM APYBrewersR627

BASTILLE DAYS …………………………………… FRIDAY, JULY 12Parlez-vous francais? Aimez-vous la fête! Mais oui! Allons-y!! This outing takes you to the largest French-themed outdoor festival in North America complete with an Eiffel Tower facsimile. Stroll around the Bastille Days festival and enjoy live music on four stages, including French balladeers, zydeco jazz, folk, Cajun, blues, rock and world music. Shop in the international marketplace all set amidst historic central Milwaukee. There will be chef, wine and cheese demonstrations and tastings and roaming street entertainers to enliven your experience. Be on the lookout for Marcel Marceau! If you like French cuisine, your taste buds will revel in beignets (deep-fried sweet dough), patisseries (French pastries, cakes and goodies), amuses gueles (literally face teasers, small appetizers or snacks), crêpes (thin pancakes) and other French specialties from more than 25 restaurants on location for the occasion. You’ll find lots of American fare, too. Mardi Gras will be celebrated from 5-7 PM this day, so for a short time, you can pretend you’re in New Orleans. You’ll have about 4 ½ hours to roam the streets and enjoy the festival. Cost: $39 or $45 Includes RT deluxe coach transportation. Leave Appleton YMCA at 1:15 PM and Return 10:15 PM APYBastilleDaysF712

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CHAIN OF LAKES CRUISE • FISH HATCHERY …..……...........WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 This trip offers an opportunity to be outdoors during the beauty of the summer season and on some of the prettiest lakes around. Travel to Waupaca County where your first stop will be at Clearwater Harbor, a popular area restaurant. There you can choose from their extensive menu of tasty fare for your Dutch treat lunch. Relax and enjoy your woodsy water view, then ramble around the trendy crafty shops nearby. In the afternoon, board the Chief Waupaca and enjoy a narrated cruise for 90 minutes around eight of the beautiful lakes of the Chain of Lakes. Choose covered or open air seating. When the cruise is completed, you’ll have an opportunity to get acquainted with one of the DNR’s newest fish hatcheries and enjoy a guided tour of the facility including the new Welcome and Education Center and raceways. This hatchery maintains brood stock and has both hatching and rearing operations. Brown trout, Chinook salmon; muskellunge, hybrid muskellunge, suckers, northern pike, walleye and lake sturgeon are the species. Before returning to the Fox Cities, weather permitting, we may even take in an area waterski show and be treated to the aquatic acrobatics of the summer ski team. Cost: $47 or $51 Includes transportation, cruise and tour. (Tentative times) Leave Thompson Community Center at 9:45 AM and Return 8:30 PM APYChainW724

CHICAGO YOUR WAY OR WOODFIELD MALL SHOPPING ……SATURDAY, JULY 27 Enjoy the ride with friends to your choice of meccas – the shopping mecca of Woodfield Mall in Schaumberg, Illinois or the marvelous city of Chicago where there are always dozens of ways to spend a Saturday in July. No driving and no parking hassles today. If the family has been waiting to get to the Windy City, here’s a non-school day opportunity! We’ll make stops at Navy Pier, North Michigan Avenue (the Magnificent Mile), Museum Campus (Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium) and The Chicago Art Institute on arrival in Chicago. Walk or take the easy-to-navigate bus system to move between popular attractions and cultural locations. Head to Oak Street Beach, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Willis Tower and The Ledge at Skydeck, the John Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, your favorite restaurant, people watch, or meet friends. Experience the city your way all day long. Alternatively, spend the day shopping and enjoying all there is to savor at the Woodfield Mall in Schaumberg, Illinois, including the fabulous IKEA store reachable by cab and, reportedly, shuttle from the Mall. Well known stores and restaurants at Woodfield that can’t be found in the Fox Valley include Hugo, Fossil, Guess, Bebe, AppleStore, Steve Madden, PF Chang, Rain Forest Café, Cheesecake Factory and more. The coach will drop you Mall shoppers on its way to Chicago and pick you up on the return trip. Cost: $49 or $55 Includes transportation. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 6:00 AM and Return 11:00 PM APYChicagoWoodfieldS727

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVES …WEDNESDAY, JULY 31Head south on this last day of July to visit SC Johnson’s global headquarters in Racine with an eye for the awesome architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright designed the SC Johnson Administration Building which is (was) his largest commercial project. You’ll visit the building constructed for the 1964 World’s Fair SC Johnson Wax Pavilion as well as view the film that was created and shown during that time at the Fair. Looking at The Golden Rondelle one can easily imagine that employees from outer space are producing Glade products, ZipLock bags, Shout and Pledge inside. In fact, The Golden Rondelle serves not only as a theater, but as the company’s global public affairs hub. On a guided walking tour, you’ll learn more about the genius of the architect as you visit the Administration Building. Expect the equivalent of 3 to 4 blocks of walking and standing. Then you’ll be treated to a guided city tour of the town of Racine including its special architectural features, historic district and the important lighthouse. Later, enjoy some free time for supper and shopping downtown, where you can visit galleries, shops and choose your Dutch treat supper location. We’ll stop at the best family dairy ice creamery for miles around for an evening treat before returning to the Fox Cities. Cost: $57 or $63 Includes transportation and tours. Leave Fox West YMCA at 7:30 AM and Return 8:30 PM (times approximate) APYArchitectureW731

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WISCONSIN STATE FAIR………………………………TUESDAY, AUGUST 6This is a family trip, so grab the kids and grandkids for a day filled with fun and frolicking at the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair. From cream puffs to rides, entertainment, Wisconsin products demonstrations, crafts, agriculture and technology exhibits, shopping, culinary judging and children’s activities, this annual event is a family draw! The coach drops you directly by the entrance gate. How convenient! You’ll be on your own to explore the fairgrounds. Try all the famous goodies. If you have your cream puff when you arrive, you’ll avoid the ever-lengthening lines and you can have another one before you leave! There are endless snacking possibilities - everything from “food-on-a-stick” (last year there were more than 3 dozen possibilities) to the scrumptious grilled Wisconsin cheese and Wisconsin Pork Growers sandwiches. Even the state vintners have a pavilion where you can taste their wines. In the Wisconsin Expo Center, you will see every gizmo, gadget and product represented and demonstrated. There are dozens of entertainments on numerous stages throughout the day. And, of course, visit the stock pavilions with prime Wisconsin animals, some crazy-looking chickens, tiny ponies and massive horses, and agricultural displays. No traffic or parking hassles this year; just have a wonderful time at the fair, then board the bus and relax on the return to the Fox Cities. Oh….and did we mention those melt-in-your-mouth cream puffs? Cost: $35 or $42 Special Family Pricing: Family Group of Four Y Members $100 or Family Group of Four Non-Members $115 Includes transportation and admission. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 8:15 AM and Return around 6:00 PM APYStateFairT86

DOOR COUNTY VISIT & SCENIC CRUISE ………….TUESDAY, AUGUST 13Leave the valley behind and travel north to experience several of the peninsula’s quaint waterfront villages from both land and water points of view. Begin your Door County visit in Sister Bay with a late breakfast (brunch?) at Al Johnson’s, the family-owned Swedish restaurant with the goats on the roof and the very tasty Swedish recipes that are freshly prepared in the kitchen and served by wait staff in Scandinavian garb. After your Dutch treat meal, browse in the Sister Bay village shopping district. Next, turn south to sample the vintage and the market goodies at a peninsula winery and farm market. Do you prefer sweet apple, cherry or raspberry wine? Chipotle mustard or sesame seed dressing? On this date in August, it’s quite possible that fresh cherries will be available for purchase, too. Next stop is Fish Creek. See some of the county’s loveliest houses from the water and savor the visual feast of scenic shoreline of Chambers and the Strawberry Islands during a narrated cruise in the bay and beyond. Catch a glimpse of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse from the water. Regaining land in the town of Fish Creek, wander as you will in the historic village streets, poking into interesting and unique shops, or enjoy a beverage in one of the many cafes. Grab a deli sandwich, a delectable dessert, some pub fare or just enjoy one of the many water views with your brown bag. Cost: $73 or $78. Includes transportation and cruise. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 8:00 AM and Return 8:30 PM APYDoorCruiseT813

TRAILS & WATERFALLS……………………………….WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11What better way to remember our patriots than by celebrating outdoors and inhaling the free fresh air of our beautiful state. Experience the simple pleasures of this very popular late summer excursion. Discover the beauty of the “waterfalls capital of Wisconsin”. Relish a mid-September day outdoors after the crowds have disappeared but before the cooler weather arrives. Your deluxe coach will transport you north into Marinette County to scenic northern river areas where waterfalls abound. You’ll visit several different waterfall sites and parks in the county on the Pike River (declared a “wild river” by the federal government) where brook and brown trout are abundant. There’s space in the bus for your fishing gear if you’d like to try your luck. Enjoy your box lunch in the relaxing beauty of the north woods to the sounds of gurgling streams and falling water. Sturdy tennies or hiking shoes are suggested. The hikes are not necessarily long, but some of the trails to the falls cover some rough terrain, rock formations, steps and uneven ground. You have some choice in the degree of difficulty of where you go. You may opt to stay near the bus just to enjoy the glories and serenity of the forests. Ice cream, fudge and antique shop stop in the afternoon. Cost: $49 or $54 Includes transportation and box lunch. Leave Heart of the Valley YMCA at 8:00 AM and Return 7:00 PM APYTrailsFallsW911

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WASHINGTON, DC • OUR NATION’S CAPITALTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2013 7 Days 6 Nights Includes:

• Motorcoach transportation• 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Washington DC area• 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners• Three full-day guided tours of Washington DC and environs• Tours feature the WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, the• Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Smithsonian, the NEW Martin

Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and more!• Evening Guided Memorial and Monuments Tour• A visit to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Garden and much more!

Cost: $719 per person for double occupancy. Add $170 for single occupancy. $75 of the cost due upon registration with balance due by July 26, 2013.

General itinerary: (capital D-Dinner is included, capital B-Breakfast is included) Day 1: Board your spacious, video and restroom equipped motorcoach and set off for our nation’s Capital

• Washington, D.C. Tonight check into an en route hotel for a good night’s rest.

Day 2: After enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will continue on your journey towards Washington. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing Dinner before checking into your Washington, D.C area hotel to rest up for an exciting day ahead!

Day 3: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before departing for a full-day Guided Tour of Washington, D.C. Some of the awe-inspiring sights on this tour will include the US Capitol, the White House, the National Archives, Embassy Row, and Georgetown. During the day, you will see the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the New Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial, and several War Memorials. This evening, enjoy Dinner at a local restaurant before continuing on the evening Guided Memorial and Monuments Tour.

Day 4: Begin your day with a Continental Breakfast. Today’s Guided Tour includes such poignant and inspirational sights as Arlington National Cemetery where you’ll see the Tomb of the Unknowns, the Kennedy graves, and the Iwo Jim Memorial. Later, you’ll enjoy Dinner with entertainment before returning to your hotel for the night.

Day 5: Start your last day in the Washington, D.C. area with a Continental Breakfast. This morning you will finish your series of Guided Tours before having lunch on your own. This afternoon, head to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Garden where you will experience great American history and learn much about Mr. Washington. This evening, enjoy Dinner and return to your hotel.

Day 6: Enjoy a Continental Breakfast before leaving for the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This evening, relax at your en route hotel.

Day 7: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for home…a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, and great sights you’ve seen, and where your next group trip will take you!

Registration and payments information for the Washington, DC trip:• A $75 deposit registers you for this trip and serves as the initial portion of the $719. That price is

per person, based on double occupancy. Add $170 for single occupancy.

• All interested travelers must register with the payment of $75, no later than Friday, May 25 through the Appleton YMCA. The balance of the payment must be paid on or before Friday, July 26. In the event the coach fills, add your name to the trip wait list (at no cost). We may be able to add an additional coach.

• The coach will leave from the Appleton YMCA, 218 E. Lawrence St., Appleton on the morning of Thursday, October 3 and will return in the evening on Wednesday, October 9. Long-term parking for participants’ vehicles will be available, if needed, in the YMCA parking ramp.

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FALL COLOR RUNABOUT • SHRINE ………………..Tuesday, October 15 With fall colors reaching their peak, hop on board and enjoy this day out and about in mid-October. Visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help and listen to the stories of what happened here in Robinsonville (now Champion) more than 150 years ago - the same night as the Great Chicago Fire. Learn how Adele Brise and her companions reacted and acted during a firestorm that had Peshtigo, lower Door County and northern Brown and Kewaunee counties in flames. See the testaments of healings and favors that been received by believers at the Shrine. Spend a bit of soul-searching time. Next, head east towards the town of Algoma. Before any wine tasting, we’ll have lunch to fill our tummies and prepare for the winery tour and tasting. You’ll be able to select your favorites and make purchases that your friends and guests will appreciate as gifts. If we’re on the lake coast highway, a stop at the Flying Pig is obligatory. This interesting shop and cast iron decorative art garden just keeps growing. If the weather cooperates this day, we’ll make a stop at the fish ladder near Kewaunee where you’ll be able to view salmon doing their utmost to return to their birthplace to spawn. Leave from the Heart of the Valley YMCA. Cost is TBD. APYFallColorT1015

BIRDS IN ART • HISTORIC WAUSAU ………………FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Travel west to Wausau to experience the very best contemporary artistic interpretations of birds and avian themes, the annual Birds In Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. For nearly 35 years, this display of two and three-dimensional jury-selected art work has been an annual showcase for an international cast of artists who vie for inclusion of their work in this show. Bird lovers and art lovers will appreciate the awesome art at the museum. A docent will guide you through the exhibit and then you’ll have some additional time to explore the ins and outs of the museum that most appeal to you. Then head downtown for lunch on your own in the “400 Block” area of downtown Wausau where you can choose to have a sub sandwich, sit down in an upscale eatery, or have a local micro-brew with your meal. This popular location has something for every taste. If you have extra time, pop into one of the local shops for a peek at the merchandise. In the afternoon, we will learn about the Andrew Warren Historic District during a walking tour led by a member of the Marathon County Historical Society. Learn about the lives and see the mansions of Wausau’s aristocracy. If walking is not for you, you may choose to visit the Yawkey House Museum, an elegant Classical Revival house former home of the Yawkey family – scions of logging and paper business, as well as leaders in art and civic affairs. We’ll return to the Fox Cities via the northerly route so that we can make a stop at the home store of Nueske Meats. Cost: $51 or $57 Includes transportation and tours. Leave Fox West YMCA at 8:00 AM and Return 6:30 PM (tentative) APYBirdsInArtF1025

TASTES OF FALL ……………………………………….WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6This annual excursion in pursuit of taste-tempting, palate pleasing fare invites you to bring along your sense of anticipation, an appetite, a discerning palate and perhaps a sense of adventure. From the Fox Cities, we’ll head off to either the Madison or the Milwaukee areas sampling culinary products from a variety of establishments throughout the day. Details are incomplete at press time. However, mark the date on your calendar for what sure to be a fun, taste bud-tickling time on this fall excursion. In 2012 we sampled our way through extraordinary chocolates, breakfast quiches, vinegars, oils, liquors, chili, pies and an assortment of distilled spirits. It was a very fun and enjoyable day. Count on something similar for this year; we may even repeat it in 2013. Watch for details in August. Leave from the Heart of the Valley YMCA. Cost is TBD. Plan for $85-95. APYTastesW116

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MISSISSIPPI MIGRATION CRUISE …………………..THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Travel across Wisconsin then head south along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway where you are in for a special seasonal experience. Destination is the port of Lansing from which your floating observation deck will embark. You will spend an afternoon on the mighty Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. During the 3-hours on the Mighty Muddy, you’ll be on a stable vessel that is capable of navigating areas of the river that are inaccessible to other commercial vessels. This is prime Upper Mississippi Flyway Fall migration time, so we hope to see hundreds of migrating waterfowl like pelicans, ducks, geese, tundra swans as well as bald eagles and perhaps minks, otters and other wildlife. The Captain (U.S. Coast Guard certified) and the naturalist on board share information about the working aspects of the river and its history as well as educate you on the facts of the migration. These gentlemen are experts in their fields and bring much knowledge to the tour. The boat is a heated pontoon cruiser, single deck and enclosed to offer weather protection with onboard restrooms and comfortable seating. We invite you to pack and bring your own lunch as well as bring your camera and binoculars. Do dress appropriately for anticipated weather conditions on this November day. Cost: $107 or $117 Includes transportation and cruise. Supper is Dutch treat at a reasonably priced eatery along the road back to the Fox Cities. Tentative times: Leave Appleton YMCA at 7:00 AM and Return 9:30 PM APYMigrationR1121

MAGNIFICENT MILE • HOLIDAY CHICAGO ………...SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7The stores! The lights! The decorations! Michigan Avenue features some of the best shopping in the world. After more than a dozen years, this excursion is now a tradition for many. You’ll take an express coach headed for a full day trip to downtown Chicago where you’ll be on your own for holiday shopping, dining and/or visiting city attractions. The sky’s the limit for twinkle, dazzle, and over-the-top sights and shopping. At this time of year you will have the opportunity to visit the Christkindlmarket, a charming German-American holiday village specially constructed on Daley Plaza for Christmas featuring unique shopping and German food and drink. Go to the flagship stores of Crate & Barrel, Macy’s and Eddie Bauer. Shop in American Girl, Saks Fifth Ave, Talbots, the Disney Store, Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdales and dozens of others. On a clear day, go to the skyscraper observatories for incredible views. There are 3 or 4 drop-off locations in the city on arrival. At the end of the day, all travelers meet back at the original drop-off point for the return to the Fox Cities. Cost: $47 for everyone. Includes transportation and a map. Leave Appleton East High School at 7:00 AM and Return about 11:00 PM APYMagMileS127

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YMCA OF THE FOX CITIES229 E. College Ave.Appleton, WI 54911

REGISTRATIONA paid registration is necessary to secure a seat for any trip. Trips may fill quickly, so register early. When you register, please confirm that the Y has your current address and contact information.

How to register:• In person at any of the YMCA of the Fox Cities branches with cash, check or credit card.

• With a credit card by calling the Appleton YMCA at 920.739.6135

• Online anytime at www.ymcafoxcities.org (the session code is 13ST and the trip codes are noted for each trip) with a credit card (VISA, MC, Discover). Please use the add-on function for pick-up location or meal choice where applicable.

• When you register, please confirm that the Y has your current address and contact information.

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