Fall trip Update 2013

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There are limited openings for the following trips. Call the Golden Valley Senior Office to register, 763-512-2339 or the Park and Recreation office at 763-512-2345.

HARVEST SAMPLES - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - Start the day at the Yellowstone Cheese Factory and Store. They offer over 40 varieties of cheese made with milk from the farm located next door. Hear about the process and taste samples. Off to Cabin Ridge Rides in Cadott, WI. Board an accessible horse drawn wagon. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and listen to the calming sounds of nature. Upon reaching the cabin you will be treated to a delicious meal in the gas lit lodge of Cabin Ridge. Menu: Baked Chicken Breast, Assorted Breads, Lettuce, Baked Beans, Beverage & Dessert. Listen as Judy Giles relates over 200 years of family history along the Creek. Arrive at John McIlquham Orchard and Autumn Harvest Winery. The owner will meet us and talk about the history of the orchard and winery before sampling a variety of products including wines and apples. Our last stop is the Leinie Lodge Hospitality Center to sample and shop (Note: no tour). Visit the gift store and sample the handcrafted beer and other beverages before heading home. Cost: $56.  7:55 a.m. Leave Golden Valley City Hall/ Calvary Co-op.  5:30 p.m. Estimated return to Golden Valley. Last day to register/cancel: Tuesday, September 3.  Code: 11579 

 WHISTLE DOWN THE VALLEY—TH, October 10. Board the train in Osceola, restored and operated by the MN Transportation Museum, for a 2-hour ride. Ride through the bluffs and enjoy the beautiful scenery from Osceola to Marine on the St. Croix. Enjoy Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, bread, beverage and dessert in the dining car before returning to Osceola.  Cost: $65 per person. 10:25 a.m. Leave Golden Valley City Hall/ Calvary Co-op.  3:30 p.m. Estimated return.  Last day to register/cancel: September 9.  Code: 11582 

CITY OF LAKES - Wednesday, November 6.  Start with a tour of Lakewood Cemetery and its centerpiece, the Memorial Chapel. The presentation highlights Lakewood’s history, memorials, gardens, and monuments. Off to lunch at Granite City for a cup of soup, half-sandwich, French fries and beverage. Our on-bus professional guide will tour the Chain of Lakes, a drive through the Kenwood area to see the Sculpture Gardens and Walker Art Center. In downtown, view the buildings that create the skyline, see the historic riverfront area and stop at the I-35 W Memorial.  Cost: $59 per person.  8:55 a.m. Leave Golden Valley City Hall/ Calvary Co-op.  3:30 p.m. Estimated return.  Last day to register/cancel: October 21. Code: 11580

 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATER – Wednesday, November 20. Enjoy lunch, your choice from the Chanhassen matinee menu, before the show. Fiddler on the Roof is a musical story centered on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters—each one's choice of husband moves further away from the customs of his faith—and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village. This Tony Award-winning musical is a timeless classic with a rousing and heartwarming score which includes Tradition; Matchmaker, Matchmaker; If I Were a Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset. Cost: $ 71 includes lunch, center main floor reserved seating, transportation and escort. 10:45 a.m. Leave Golden Valley City Hall/Calvary Co-op. 4:30 p.m. Estimated Return.  Last day to register/cancel: October 18. Code: 11566

 HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR – Wednesday, December 4. Our magical evening begins with an early dinner at Fabulous Ferns, a trendy Neighborhood Restaurant in St. Paul. Enjoy Fern’s Pot Roast served with carrots, peas, pearl onions and Baby red potatoes in beef gravy, bread, beverage and dessert. After dinner, we’ll pick up our guide who will give us a tour of St. Paul, magically lit with  Christmas lights. From individual homes and neighborhoods, whose owners have gone out of their way to spread holiday cheer, to viewing St. Paul’s official Christmas tree in Rice Park, aglow with twinkling lights, it will be a magical way to start the holiday season. Cost: $56 per person.  3:15 p.m. Leave Golden Valley City Hall/Calvary Co-op.  .8:30 p.m. Estimated Return.  Last day to register/cancel: November 18.  Code: 11563

 Extended trip. Join escort Mary Odell for this fabulous trip.

OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS MARKET at the Osthoff Resort—December 10-12. $510 per person (2 per room)/$605 per person (single room).     Code 12226. Includes: Deluxe coach transportation, 2 nights lodging, Meals as indicated, Attractions as outlined, Tour Director, Mary Odell, Gratuities on included meals and attractions. Deposit: $50/person due October 4. Final Payment due November 1, 2013. Cancellation: After 10/4/13 payments are not refundable. Call for brochure and travel insurance information.

 DAY 1: Breakfast at the Norske Nook. In Fond du Lac visit the Kristmas Kringle Shoppe with 10,000 sq. ft. of exciting glass ornaments, collectibles and gifts for every occasion. Check into the four-diamond Osthoff Resort on Elkhart Lake, WI. Relax or explore the property (indoor pool, two whirlpools, fitness center, the Aspira Spa and Gift Shoppe) before a German "Abendessen" dinner. This evening a German Storyteller will present folklore of the German culture. [B,D]

 DAY 2: Have breakfast and experience a “Sheep to Shawl” demonstration. On to the Old World Christmas Market, reminiscent of the centuries-old Christkindlesmarkt of Nüremberg, German. Browse for unique and specialty items among international and regional artisans -Czech blown-glass ornaments, Russian nesting dolls and Santa's, German hand-carved smokers and nutcrackers, stained glass art, alpaca products, Estonia woolens, Plauen lace, fine woodwork, and more! Have lunch (on own) at the Old World Food Court. Enjoy delectable German fare, such as, bratwurst, hot glühwein, sauerbraten, dumplings, Wiener schnitzel, potato pancakes, pulled pork and apple strudel. Father Christmas roams the market merrily greeting children of all ages. This afternoon take a trip to the Kohler Design Center. Explore 3 levels of innovative, inspirational kitchen and bath fixtures crafted from lustrous materials and exquisite artistry. Don’t miss Kohler's colorful history lesson in the lower level of the Design Center with a look at the beginnings of the company and the Village of Kohler, one of the first planned communities in the United States. Tonight have a group dinner at the Osthoff Resort. Continue the winter fun on a horse-drawn hay wagon ride through the winding and snow-covered roads of charming Elkhart Lake while singing Christmas carols. [B,D]

DAY 3:Enjoy breakfast and leave for the exclusive Wreath Factory and Gifts in Plymouth, WI. See a wreath making demonstration, then take time to shop. The factory has been in the business of making the holidays a little bit merrier since 1983. Stop at the Silver Coach Restaurant in Stevens Point for lunch. Estimated return time is 6:00 PM. [B,L]