North Bellevue Community Center · scenic San Juan Islands on our Whale Watching Adventure cruise. Join us as we look for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoises, sea lions, Humpback

North Bellevue Community Center

Trips & Tours

Spring/Summer 2019

(May - August)

North Bellevue Community Center

City of Bellevue, Parks & Community Services 4063 - 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007 Phone: 425-452-7681 Fax: 425-882-1968

E-Mail: [email protected] www.bellevuewa.gov TTY users dial 711

Spring/Summer 2019 North Bellevue Community Center Trips

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Registration Procedures for Senior Trips ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Out to Lunch at Red Lobster & Olive Garden ................................................................................................................................ 5

Skyview Observatory Seattle ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Maifest at Leavenworth ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Black Diamond Bakery & Restaurant .............................................................................................................................................. 6

The Outlet Collection in Auburn ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Stanley & Seaforts Tacoma ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Deluxe Whale Watching Adventure Cruise .................................................................................................................................... 8

Red Wind Casino ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

TILLICUM VILLAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

A Day in Laconner………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

Out to Lunch Moctezuma’s Tukwila.............................................................................................................................................. 10

Wicked at the Paramount Theatre .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Woodland Park Zoo Seattle ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Museum of Glass……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

Locks Lakes & Lunch Cruise Waterways Cruises…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Emerald Queen Casino………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Daniel’s Brolier Steaks & Seafood .................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Seattle Mariners Senior Day ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Out to Lunch in Mukilteo Ivar’s and Light house ....................................................................................................................... 14

Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Cruise on the Viking Star………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Angel of the Winds Casino………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15


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Registration Procedures for Senior Trips Payment: Please note that each trip has a Payment due at the time of registration. If you register for a trip and decide not to go before the Due by Date, we will grant you a full refund. If you withdraw after the Due by Date a full refund may not be available. Please let us know so we can remove your name from the list and give someone else an opportunity to attend.

Refund/Credits: Please plan your trips carefully. Should you need to withdraw after the Due by date, we are unable to give refunds or credits for trips unless we can replace you with someone from the waiting list. Participants on scholarship who need to withdraw will have their scholarship allocation reduced by the amount of the trip fee. We understand that emergencies do occur, and we will determine refunds/credits in such situations on a case-by-case basis.

Waiting Lists: If the trip you wish to sign up for is full, please put your name on the waiting list as spots occasionally become available. Home Pick-up/Transportation to North Bellevue: On certain trips we have home pick-up available for Bellevue residents. Please advise staff when registering that you would like home pick-up. Please try to arrange alternative transportation such as ACCESS or carpooling whenever possible.

Accessibility: Wheelchairs and walkers are welcome, but please advise staff when registering. People using wheelchairs or walkers should be independent and/or bring along a companion/assistant.

Family/Friends Children: All trips are open to family and friends. We encourage multigenerational participation, so you are welcome to invite your children and grandchildren to come along. However, before inviting children, please check the suitability of the trip, as not all excursions are appropriate for children.

Printing schedules in advance of trips means some of the final details may change or be adjusted as we get closer to the date of the trip. We appreciate your patience and understanding should times or dates change after printing. A reminder call will be made in the days prior to the trip to communicate any changes and take requests for home pick-up.

Please mail registrations to: North Bellevue Community Center Attn: Darrion Spratley, Program Coordinator PO Box 90012 Bellevue, WA 98009-9012


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Trip Descriptions Spring/Summer 2019

Round-trip transportation for all trips is provided from the North Bellevue Community Center. If you can’t get to the Community Center, or just want to leave your car at home, round-trip home pick-up is available by request to Bellevue residents.


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Out to Lunch at Red Lobster & Olive Garden Date: Friday, May 3rd Time: 11 am – 3pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $13 Resident $15 Non-Resident Due-By Date: April 29th Enjoy a fun time with friends enjoying the freshest seafood. Red Lobster offers menu favorites like lobster and shrimp linguini, calamari, or salmon Caesar salad. Or try the dish that was invented by Red Lobster, Popcorn Shrimp. Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. (Bring money for lunch.)

Skyview Observatory Seattle Date: Tuesday, May 7th Time: 11 am – 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $33 Resident $39 Non-Resident Due-By Date: May 2nd

You’ll climb 73 stories in a matter of seconds, until you reach the Sky View Observatory, where you’ll find the perfect panorama to begin your Seattle experience. Survey the city’s skyscrapers, residential neighborhoods, shipping port and sports stadiums, then look beyond to the mountains, the sea and the sky. (Please bring money for lunch at the Skyview Cafe.)


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Maifest at Leavenworth Date: Saturday, May 11th Time: 8 am - 6 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $32 Resident $37 Non-Resident Due-By Date: May 6th Take a ride through the Cascade Mountains to the beautiful town of Leavenworth for a fun-filled day. Experience the Grand Parade, live entertainment, and traditional German dancing including the Maipole Dance. Stroll through the Bavarian Village of Flowers, visit Art in the Park, all the great shops and restaurants and tap your toes to oompa music! (Please bring money for lunch and shopping).

Black Diamond Bakery & Restaurant Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 11 am – 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $16 Resident $18 Non-Resident Due-By Date: May 9th Welcome to the historic Black Diamond Bakery the bakery became famous after many years of baking bread in our old brick oven built by its founder in 1902. In 1989 a small deli was added to the bakery it took off with remarkable success all the sandwiches are made from bread baked every morning right here. (Please bring money for food).


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The Outlet Collection in Auburn Dates: Tuesday, May 21st Time: 9 am – 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $21 Resident $23 Non-Resident Due-By Date: May 10th The Outlet Collection | Seattle is the largest outlet mall in the Pacific Northwest, featuring a unique mix of top-brand outlets like Nike Factory Outlet, Banana Republic, Old Navy Outlet, Columbia Sportswear as well as traditional stores like H&M and Bed Bath & Beyond. Conveniently located in Auburn, WA. The Outlet Collection | Seattle is an easy escape from the busy city. ( Please bring money for lunch at the mall )

Stanley & Seaforts Tacoma Dates: Thursday, May 23rd Time: 10:30 am – 2 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $13 Resident $15 Non-Resident Due-By Date: May 17th From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll know it is time to relax and have a great meal. The breathtaking views, the gracious hospitality and honest cuisine work together to ensure that your dining experience is a memorable one. Enjoy a succulent steak or a plump fillet of Fresh King Salmon and you'll know why Stanley and Seafort's is a Tacoma original... Stanley and Seafort's. Tacoma's Landmark Dinner house. (Please bring money for lunch)


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Deluxe Whale Watching Adventure Cruise Dates: Wednesday, June 5th Time: 7 am – 7pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $112 Resident $134 Non-Resident Due-By Date: May 17th The Best Cruising Adventure in the San Juan Islands Welcome aboard! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the incredible marine wildlife that live in the scenic San Juan Islands on our Whale Watching Adventure cruise. Join us as we look for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoises, sea lions, Humpback whales, Minke whales and more, as the captain tells you about the history, wildlife and geology of the area. We are part of a local whale spotting network, which helps us find whales and other local wildlife on each and every trip. Around noon we serve our delicious, complimentary Northwest King salmon and BBQ chicken lunch, with a variety of side dishes and dessert. Our freshly prepared wild salmon, caught locally in Puget Sound, has earned rave reviews for years. You won’t find a more scenic lunch spot in the San Juan Islands than aboard the Victoria Star 2. Next is our shore visit in Friday Harbor, with 2 hours to wander around this vibrant seaside town, filled with interesting shops, artist galleries, brewpubs, and the largest whale museum in the Northwest. Afterward we’ll cruise back to Bellingham, while soaking in the early evening sun. No other cruise in the Northwest offers so much!

Red Wind Casino Date: Tuesday, June 11th Time: 9 am - 5 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $21 Resident $23 Non-Resident Due-By Date: June 7th Red Wind Casino has 975 electronic slot machines and numerous table games, providing options for all gaming tastes. Red Wind guests can try their luck at craps, roulette, blackjack, Pai Gow and three card poker, Keno and Speed Keno, to name just a few. With the absolute best gaming in the area all under one roof, why would you want to play anywhere else? Play in the Wind (Please bring money for lunch and gambling.)


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TILLICUM VILLAGE Date: Thursday, June 13th Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $98 Resident $117 Non-Resident Due-By Date: June 5th Escape modern life and watch history come alive. This 4-hour experience includes passage to and from Blake Island, a Northwest flavors-inspired buffet meal featuring traditionally-prepared alder fire roasted fish, Northwest Native American storytelling, live stage performance enhanced by technology, hand-crafted art – all inside a cedar longhouse surrounded by lush forest and rocky beach for you to explore. Walk in Chief Seattle’s footsteps with us.

A Day in LA Conner Date: Wednesday, June 19th Time: 10 am - 4 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $13 Resident $15 Non-Resident Due-By Date: June 14th Join us as we visit the wonderful town of La Conner. You will find lots of quaint shops and restaurants and enjoy lunch on your own at one of the local restaurants. (Please bring money for lunch).


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Out to Lunch Moctezuma’s Tukwila Date: Tuesday, June 25th Time: 10:30 am - 2 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $13 Resident $15 Non-Resident Due-By Date: June 19th

Moctezuma’s has changed the face of Mexican cuisine in Washington State. Its immaculate attention to detail, ranging from décor to dish presentation and service, has elevated guests’ perception with its award-winning Mexican fare. The art of tequila-tasting is taken very seriously here, too. With over 100 tequila and mezcal varieties to try, this place is worth a quality visit. " – (Please bring money for lunch)

Wicked at the Paramount Theatre Date: Thursday, June 27th Time: 6:30pm – 10:30 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $115 Resident $135 Non-Resident Due-By Date: June 6th

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 girl, 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.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.”


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Woodland Park Zoo Seattle Date: Tuesday, July 9th Time: 10am - 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $15 Resident $17 Non-Resident Due-By Date: July 1st Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has sparked delight, discovery and unforgettable memories for generations of Northwest families. People who experience the wonders of the natural world are inspired to protect it. That's why every year we lead more than 1 million people on a journey that inspires a lifelong love of animals, makes science come alive, and gives people the tools to take conservation action. (Please bring money for lunch on your own at the zoo). Museum of Glass Tacoma Date: Thursday, July 11th Time: 9 am – 2 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $33 Resident $39 Non-Resident Due-By Date: July 2nd Led by a docent through the galleries and Hot Shop, the Seniors Tea and Tour culminates with tea and cookies in our Education Studio, along with an art-making project. Our docent-led tours will engage your group with a personal and interactive experience of the artwork currently on display at the Museum. Tours include all-day admission and access to our galleries, Theater, Education Studio, and of course, live glassblowing in our Hot Shop. A staff member or docent will be on hand when you arrive to greet your group and orient you to the Museum. (Please bring money for lunch and other items you want to purchase.)


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Locks Lakes & Lunch Cruise / Waterways Cruises

Date: Wednesday, July 17th Time: 10:30 am – 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $81 Resident / $90 Non-Resident Due by Date: July 2nd

Learn about Seattle’s history aboard this scenic cruise featuring views of the iconic Space Needle, the quaint floating homes, the ship canal and historic Ballard Locks.

Emerald Queen Casino

Date: Tuesday, July 23rd Time: 9 am – 4 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $21 Resident $23 Non-Resident Due-By Date: July 18th The Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos offers over 3,500 dynamic video slot machines, providing our facilities with one of the largest inventories in the region. Both locations feature non-smoking sections with full service available whether you need another drink or change. The Emerald Queen Casino I-5 offers your favorite Vegas-Style table games like: Let it Ride, Blackjack, Spanish 21, Fortune Pai Gow, Craps and Roulette.


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Daniel’s Broiler Prime Steaks & Seafood Date: Wednesday, July 31st Time: 11 am – 2 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $13 Resident $15 Non-Resident Due-By Date: July 19th Located on the shores of South Lake Union, guests enjoy waterfront dining with stunning views of Lake Union, Gasworks Park and Queen Anne while enjoying USDA Prime Steaks—the top two percent of all graded beef in the nation—as well as other traditional steakhouse favorites and our award-winning wine list. ( Please bring money for lunch).

Seattle Mariners Senior Day Date: Wednesday, August 7th Time: 2:30 pm – 7pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $74 Resident $88 Non-Resident Due-By Date: July 15th

Enjoy America’s greatest pastime at T-Mobile Park. Come out to the ballpark for a meal and some great Mariner baseball!! The exclusive Terrace Club will be reserved for Senior Day. Ticket includes buffet of hot dogs, potato salad, chips, popcorn, cookies, coffee, tea, lemonade and water.


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Out to lunch in Mukilteo Ivar’s and Lighthouse

Date: Friday, August 9th Time: 11 am – 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $13 Resident $15 Non-Resident Due-By Date: August 2nd Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing is pleasantly situated on the water next to the ferry dock in historic Mukilteo, just 30 minutes north of Seattle. From the scenic dining room and outside deck, you can watch the ferries come and go as you enjoy mouth-watering seafood and a wide assortment of Ivar's famous original recipe entrées and many other Northwest favorites. (Please bring money for lunch).

Chuckanut Bay Cracked Crab Cruise on the Viking Star Date: Wednesday, August 14th Time: 9am –5 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $90 Resident / $108 Non-Resident Due By Date: August 2nd Imagine the warm sun, the smell of salt water on the breeze, and the natural beauty that makes the Pacific Northwest so special. While cruising the diversely scenic “Chuckanut Coast” you will see all the homes of Chuckanut Bay and the undisturbed beauty of a National Wildlife Refuge. On this all-inclusive trip, feast on Dungeness crab served with baked chicken, broccoli salad, baked potato salad, French bread and delicious dessert of Key Lime Cheesecake.


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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Date: Tuesday, August 20th Time: 9 am – 3 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $39 Resident $47 Non-Resident Due-By Date: August 14th Northwest Trek is a place to unwind, explore, and learn. Enjoy a comfortable Discovery Tram Tour through 435 acres of stunning meadows and forests. For 50 minutes, you'll get an eye-to-eye view of fascinating animals like moose, Roosevelt elk, bison, and more as they explore their natural habitat. Every season offers something new: babies in spring and summer, elk bugling in the fall, and animals in thick woo coats in winter. A friendly naturalist narrates each tour, sharing fun facts about the animals you're seeing.

Angel of the Winds Casino Date: Thursday, August 22nd Time: 9 am – 5 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $21 Resident / $23 Non-Resident Due By Date: August 16th Angel of the Winds offers a great selection of Slot games. Always keeping up with the latest games, we feature over 1,000 slot machines for you to play any machine you like. We also feature progressive slots. Read more to see the current progressive jackpots. (Please bring money for gaming and lunch).


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Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Dates: Tuesday, August 27th Time: 9:30 am - 2 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $67 Resident / $80 Non-Resident Due By Date: August 1st This is it. You’re about to walk into a memory. Soaring 520 feet skyward. The city, really, truly at your feet. Step up. Step out. Step beyond your comfort zone. And experience wonder on a higher level. Seattle’s “must see” is now a “must do” following the Space Needle’s multi-million-dollar renovation. Glide onto The Loupe, the world’s first and only rotating glass floor, for never-before-seen views of the structure and the city. Lean into our Skyrise’s, the tilting glass walls on the open-air deck, and float over Seattle on one of the 24 angled vantage points. Sip and sample the Pacific Northwest’s best while savoring the thrilling views. (The centerpiece of Chihuly Garden and Glass is the Glasshouse. A 40-foot tall, glass and steel structure covering 4,500 square feet of light-filled space, the Glasshouse is the result of Chihuly’s lifelong appreciation for conservatories. The installation in the Glasshouse is an expansive 100-foot long sculpture in a color palette of reds, oranges, yellows and amber. Made of many individual elements, it is one of Chihuly’s largest suspended sculptures. The perception of the artwork varies greatly with natural light and as the day fades into night. (Please bring money for lunch on your own) SeaFair Meet the Fleet Lunch Cruise Date: TBA, August Time: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Payment Due at Registration Cost: $86 Resident $95 Non-Resident Due-By Date: July 20th Join Waterways Cruises as we proudly welcome the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Navy to Seattle for Seafair celebrations, a perfect way to show support and gratitude to over 5,000 sailors as they arrive in our beautiful city. Enjoy a delicious plated lunch and your Captain’s narration of Seafair history.

City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services North Bellevue Community Center PO Box 90012 Bellevue, WA 98009-9012

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North Bellevue Community Center · scenic San Juan Islands on our Whale Watching Adventure cruise. Join us as we look for Orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoises, sea lions, Humpback