ACAA | DAY TRIPS

ACAA DAY TRIPS

Keep an eye out for all the places we will go and what we will see in the next few months. Here are a few of the first ones that you can register for now!

EXCURSIONS

“MURDER AT THE TIKI BAR” AT ADAMS MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE

You are invited to Tiki Trivia at “Tiki” Roy’s Tiki Bar in Waikiki, Hawaii. You’ll meet “Tiki” Roy Beaumont, Jr., in-laws Bernice Fish & J. Russell Pipit, beauty pageant hopeful Bambi Bukowski and Leo Gorcey from the East Coast. Events take a turn for the worse as these suspects are caught up in MURDER! Come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian attire for this tropical crime solving hit of the summer! Fee includes dinner, show, gratuity escort and transportation. 41120 Aug. 13 • Fri., 5:15-9:45 p.m. • $101 ($81 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: July 30

PEAK 8 IN BRECKENRIDGE GONDOLA RIDE

(This trip is not suitable for participants with walkers/wheelchairs.) Was Breckenridge too cold in the winter? Try it in the summer! The Breckenridge Gondola will give us a bird’s eye view of the mountain area as it transports us to the base of Peak 8 in the Rocky Mountains. The gondola is quite a transportation device, with 121 fully enclosed baskets (cabins) rotating up the incline. Each of these cabins can seat a max of 8 guests and unlike a ski lift, riders are fully enclosed. Once inside the gondola, riders can look out the large windows and take in the surrounding views upon ascent up the mountain. Look for moose and bald eagles below and enjoy the ride of a lifetime! We will have lunch at one of the cafes up on Peak 8. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41123 Aug. 16 • Mon., 8:15 a.m.-6 p.m. • $60 ($48 Resident) • Menu Range: $11-$20

TERRY BISON RANCH & TRAIN TOUR

Get up close and personal with the Great North American Bison as we travel to Cheyenne, Wyoming to Terry Bison Ranch. Partake in a train journey across the ranch to view these phenomenal animals in their natural landscape. With an extensive history and culture full of cowboys, this train tour will not disappoint. After the train ride, enjoy lunch at the Senator’s Steakhouse & Brass Buffalo Saloon. Be sure to make your way to the trading post before heading back to Aurora. Fee includes train ride, lunch, escort and transportation. (This trip is not suitable for participants with wheelchairs.) 41125 Aug. 26 • Thu., 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $69 ($55 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Aug. 11

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CHEROKEE RANCH CASTLE TOUR AND TEA

Cherokee Castle’s unique architecture combines aspects of the Western United States and a 1450’s Scottish-style castle built in the 1920’s. The Castle is home to historic collections of fine art, furnishings and memorabilia from around the world. A guided Tour of the Castle offers an intimate look upon one of Colorado’s finest hidden gems and all the treasures housed inside. The history of Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation, including the legacy of founder, Tweet Kimball gives guests a great understanding and appreciation for the arts, education and conservation. The Tea includes a light meal with a seasonal menu, complete with scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches and pastries. Fee includes tour, tea, gratuity, docent, escort and transportation. 41126 Sept. 1 • Wed., 12:45-5 p.m. • $104 ($83 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Aug. 10

MARDI GRAS CASINO IN BLACKHAWK

Hop on board a luxury motor coach as we travel up the hill to the Mardi Gras Casino in Blackhawk. Extras to be received for our group include $10 in free play after you earn 300 points and $15 food credit at the Bourbon Street Cafe. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41349 Thu., Sept. 9 41350 Wed., Nov. 3 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $28 ($22 Resident)

FALL COLORS IN CRIPPLE CREEK

Travel with us to see the beautiful Colorado fall colors as we go to Cripple Creek. Once in town, spend some time shopping, sightseeing, dining or gambling. Then hop back on the bus as we continue with our scenic drive. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41132 Sept. 21 • Tue., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • $63 ($50 Resident)

COLORADO ROCKIES BASEBALL - ROCKIES VS. LA DODGERS

Join us for an afternoon to cheer on the Rockies! Lunch and snacks are on your own at the ballpark. Fee includes tickets to the game, parking, escort and transportation. 41134 Sept. 23 • Thu., 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • $53 ($42 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Sept. 7

ELK BUGLING IN ESTES PARK

Come search for elk as we explore Rocky Mountain National Park during sunset. We will eat an early dinner at the Trailhead Restaurant located in the Gateway to the Rockies Emporium. After dinner we will head into the park in hope of seeing these magnificent creatures bugling and grazing in the meadows or on the hillsides. Dress appropriately for evening mountain temperatures. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41135 Sept. 29 • Wed., 12:30-9:45 p.m. • $71 ($57 Resident) • Menu Range: $6-$34 • Bring your America the Beautiful Pass or $20 for park entrance fee

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IRON SPRINGS CHATEAU MELODRAMA: “HONESTY ALWAYS WINS...OR...THIS MINE IS MINE”

Travel down to Manitou Springs with us as we spend an evening that begins with a threecourse meal and the Melodrama immediately following. After the melodrama, join in with a sing-along intermission and a Vaudeville style musical revue. Choose from an entrée selection of Old Fashioned Pot Roast, Herb Roasted Chicken, Baked Salmon or Vegetarian and your meal includes dinner salad, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, rice pilaf and for dessert a fruit cobbler, coffee and tea. Fee includes dinner, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 41940 Oct 2 • Sat., 4:45-11:30 p.m. • $99 ($79 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Sept 17

FALL COLORS ON THE PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY

Travel with your friends from ACAA as we see the beautiful colors on the famous Peak to Peak Highway. We will stop in Estes Park for lunch at the Big Horn Restaurant then back on board the bus as we take a scenic drive thru the Lily Lake area, Nederland, Rollinsville and Golden before heading back to ACAA. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41205 Oct. 14 • Thu., 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $48 ($38 Resident) • Menu Range: $8-$16

PETER PAN @ CANDLELIGHT DINNER THEATER

Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Fee includes lunch, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 41206 Oct. 23 • Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $109 ($87 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Sept. 23

MINI MYSTERY TOUR AT FAIRMOUNT

Designed to enlighten not frighten. Join us as we discover the mysteries within the gates of Fairmount Cemetery and the people that keep them in! This is a 2.5-hour walking tour will be not only a stretch for the legs, but a stretch for the mind as we learn what or who lies beneath the earth. Fee includes tour, escort and transportation. 41941 Oct. 28 • Thu., 3:30-7 p.m. • $28 ($22 Resident)

LEGALLY BLONDE @ JESTERS DINNER THEATER

Legally Blonde is a 2007 musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach. The story is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle Woods, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself. Fee includes lunch, show, gratuity, escort and transportation. 41944 Nov 7 • Sun., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $90 ($72 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Oct 21

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DINING ADVENTURES

TABLE MOUNTAIN INN

Dine with us in the Table Mountain Grill and Cantina located in this wonderful inn set in Golden. With its vibrant Santa Fe décor and fresh Southwestern cuisine, it feels like dining in a good friend’s home. Choose from the delicious enchiladas, burritos, burgers, wraps & sandwiches and much more. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. 41208 Aug. 18 • Wed., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $10-$25

PERFECT LANDING

As unique a dining experience as there is in Colorado, where a love of food and airplanes comes together. Choose from a wide array of salads, soups, handhelds, sea food and land grazed, it is your pick as you watch the private airplanes come in and taxi to a stop right outside the restaurant windows! Fee includes escort and transportation. 41209 Sept. 13 • Mon., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $21 ($17 Resident) • Meal Range: $10-$25

EDELWEISS GERMAN RESTAURANT

Off we travel to Colorado Springs to sample a bit of Germany at this family owned restaurant. Just in time to celebrate Oktoberfest, Edelweiss offers authentic old-world German dishes such as Schnitzel, Bratwurst and Sauerbraten just to name a few. Also, on the menu are Continental dishes such as Pasta Primavera and Cashew Crusted Chicken (to name a couple) but be sure to save room for dessert made from scratch by their European-trained Swiss Pastry Chef! Fee includes escort and transportation. 41211 Oct. 12 • Tue., 10:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. • $38 ($30 Resident) • Menu Range: $5-$15

SPERO WINERY WINE TASTING & LUNCH

A favorite of ACAA patrons is back this year! After our tour and wine tasting we will enjoy a special Italian lunch which includes numerous appetizers, main entrees, dessert and different wines. This is always a very popular excursion, so don’t miss out! Fee includes escort, transportation, wine tasting, lunch and gratuity. 41216 Oct. 20 • Wed., 11:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $54 ($43 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: Oct. 13