December 2022 Traveler by Recreation1801

The Heights Traveler Senior Citizen Trip 2022 Calendar The Glory of Christmas Northridge Church Thursday December 1, 2022 Join us on our trip to Northridge church in Plymouth for the Glory of Christmas. Through flying angels, falling snow, indoor fireworks, exciting music with a full orchestra and choirs, dazzling lights, amazing special effects and powerful video, you will love this production. Tickets are included in your trip price. Prior to the show we will be enjoying a spectacular dinner at Karl’s Cabin. Dinner is on your own. Your choice of entrée is as follows: Baseball Sirloin $30, Maple Glazed Salmon $30, Chicken Piccata $25, Your choice of a starch is included. You may add soup or salad for an additional $4. Dessert is an additional $4 (homemade cookie or ice cream). Beverages are an additional cost. Individual checks will have a 20% gratuity added. $$$ (NO menu substitutions)

Due at Registration: Residents Non-residents Registration: Begins Ends

Due at Registration: Residents Non-residents Registration:

Begins Ends Departures: Berwyn Eton Return approx.

$47.00 $52.00 10/26/22 11/03/22 11:45 am 12:00 pm 10:30 pm

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$25.00 $30.00 10/31/22 11/09/22

Departures: Eton 3:00 pm Berwyn 3:15 pm Return Approx. 9:30 pm

Crossroads Village Friday December 9, 2022 Due at Registration: Residents $51.00 Non-residents $56.00 Registration: Begins 10/05/22 Ends 10/11/22

Movie Day Tuesday December 6, 2022 MJR Westland offers a deal with $5 admission and reward members get free popcorn on Tuesdays. Movies and showtimes come out about a week prior. Brunch prior will be at Westland Family Diner. All costs are on your own.

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Sponsored by Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation and SMART

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Free $5.00 11/21/22 11/30/22

Eton 9:45 am Berwyn 10:00 am Return Approx. 4:00 pm

Cirque du Soleil Twas the Night Before... Wednesday December 21, 2022 'Twas the Night Before... is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. This festive show about the wonders of sharing and friendship promises to spark lasting memories in the hearts of families this holiday season. Join Isabella, a curious girl, jaded by the craze surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world of the poem where she meets colorful characters of this timeless classic. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters. Note: there is no meal on this trip. A detailed flyer is available at the centers.

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra Friday December 16, 2022 Thrill to the spectacle of the season and share Detroit's favorite holiday musical tradition with family and friends. Michelle Merrill returns to lead the DSO in a sparkling celebration with carols and classics that sells out year after year—and yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus! After this 2 hour show we will enjoy lunch at Leo’s Coney Island on Eureka, Taylor. Lunch is on your own.

Due at Registration: Residents Non-residents

$34.00 $39.00

Registration:

Begins 10/31/22 Ends 11/09/22

Departures:

9:15 am 9:30 am 4:15 pm

Berwyn Eton Return Approx.

$65.00 $70.00 9/28/22 10/05/22

Departures: Berwyn 6:00 pm Eton 6:15 pm Return Approx. 10:30 pm

Discover what happened before Santa dropped in!

All City buildings are closed for the following dates: December 23-26, 2022 December 30, 2022-January 2, 2023 The Marvelous Wonderettes New Years Eve Show Saturday December 31, 2022 Due at Registration: Residents Non-residents Registration:

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$45.00 $50.00 11/14/22 11/22/22

Departures:

Berwyn 12:30 pm Eton 12:45 pm Return approx. 7:15 pm

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Cancellation Policy I M PO RTAN T ! ! !

Firekeepers Tuesday December 27, 2022 Due at Registration: Residents Non-residents Sign Up: Deadline:

$30.00 $35.00

12/05/22 12/13/22

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Eton Christmas Party Wednesday December 14th Visit the Centers to purchase tickets Berwyn Christmas Party Wednesday December 21st

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Here are a few dates you might want to reserve; this is not a complete list of all upcoming trips. Note: many venues are requiring final payment 45-60 days in advance thus requiring our sign up dates to be earlier than you are use to.

In the event that you can’t attend a trip you have signed up for, call your senior center as soon as possible so that we may fill your spot with someone on the wait list. Cancellation Policy after deadlines: vouchers will only be issued if we fill your spot. Emergency medical cards must be completed before you attend a trip. Payment methods for trips are as follows: Paying by check - exact amount of trip. Paying for multiple trips by check - a separate check for EACH trip. Paying by cash - exact amount of trip; nothing larger than a twenty dollar bill. Berwyn: 313-791-3550 Eton: 313-277-7765 Canfield: 313-791-3600

Dearborn Heights Tree Lighting Tuesday December 6th

January 2023 TBD Jan. 9 TBD Jan. 31

February Feb 3

Feb 28

March

March 25 March 28

Detroit Boat Show Libbey Glass & Lunch at Grumpty’s Motown Museum & African Bead’s Firekeepers Broadway-The World of Musical (sign up will be 12/1) Firekeepers Riverdance (at the Fox Theater) (sign up will be 12/8) Firekeepers

Check back next month for more future dates

NOTICE TO TRAVELERS This is a reminder that the time schedule for trips are leaving times and not boarding times. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to leaving. We WILL NOT be calling you to see where you are. If you are late, we will be forced to leave you behind. We are on a tight schedule and each stop on the trip is scheduled at a particular time with the businesses. There will not be any refund because we have paid for the number of people that signed up for the trip.