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2024 Trip/Event News
Last updated December 1, 2024
UPCOMING TRIPS
Click on the name of the trip to download/view the flyer or brochure for that trip. All trips may not have a flyer. Contact the directors for additional information or to register for a trip.
Trip sign ups will begin at 9 a.m. in person at the first general meeting after the trip is announced (unless otherwise stated in the description). At 11 a.m. the trip will be open for all sign ups by mail or director contact.
Waitlist sign ups provide a way for you to show interest in the trip. Your name on a waitlist does not guaranteed spot on the trip. Waitlist names are moved to fill openings on the trip on a first paid basis after contact by the directors.
2024
Casino Trip to the BEAU RIVAGE
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Cost: $15.00
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Join us for a day at the Beau Rivage. Get a perk of $20 free play. Bus Departs from Daphne, Spanish Fort, and Tillman's Corner. Click on trip title for more details.
Christmas in London
December 5-11, 2024 (Full)
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $2,999 Double / $3,599 Single / $2,969 Triple
Booking made after 6-6-2024, call for rates
Come with us to get in the spirit of Christmas while visiting the highlights of London: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Christmas Markets, Covent Gardens, Traditional English Tea, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Tower of London.
For more information call (251) 604-2313 or visit
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1256875
Alabama Shakespeare Festival: A Christmas Carol & Visit to Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Sunday December 8, 2024
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost: $138.00
Highlights of Trip: ASF returns to a full production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns from his ghosts (and Bob, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits) a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. Buffet Lunch at the Red’s Little School House (Included) Visit the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts before the Play (Included) Jason’s Deli Traditional Boxed Meal on the way home (Included) Depart by bus from: Target Daphne – 7:45am Spanish Fort Rouses – 8:00am.
Directors Contact Information 334-315-9172 or 678-984-2789
45th Anniversary Annual BST Christmas Luncheon
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Hosts: Sandra Bostrom and Jackie Calhoun
Costs: $30
Location: Oak Hollow Farms
Hot Spot Glass Studio
Friday, December 13, 2024
Hosts: Carol Balch & Susan Ames
Costs: $90
Location: Gulf Shores
(Click on title for more information)
Mobile Symphony Christmas Show
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Hosts: Rae Miller & Mary Jane Vines
Costs: $90
Depart by bus from:
Homestead Village, Fairhope 12:45
Publix, Daphne 1:00
Rouses, Spanish Fort 1:15
(Click on title for more information)
2025
NORWEGIAN “GETAWAY” out of New Orleans
January 5 – 12, 2025
Directors: Sandra Bostrom and Fred Bostrom
Balcony Cabins only *ONLY HAVE 19 CABINS (NO plane – just short bus ride)
Cost: $1,261.80 –Dbl**/$2,193.60 Sgl **
(**$85.00 pp – Gulf Coast Travel bus from Daphne Target parking lot to New Orleans Cruise Terminal and return to Daphne - PAID BY CHECK TO BST)
$250.00 Deposit paid by Charge Card to NCL – Final by August 1, 2024
Plus Travel Insurance which is based on passenger’s age ($88 to $218 usually)
*IF you want to choose the Unlimited Drinks & Specialty (2) Dinner Package the
Gratuity charge is $172.40 pp – Both people in cabin must participate.
This would bring cruise total to $ 1,434.20 pp double occupancy.
Contact Sandra Bostrom for registration information at this time.
Highlights: Visit three (3) Countries - Costa Maya, Mexico; Harvest Caye, Belize; Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico. Cruise includes: WIFI, $50 Excursion credit each cabin per port & $100.00 per cabin for onboard credit for spa or purchases onboard.
SANDRA & FRED BOSTROM – 410 ROTHLEY AV, Fairhope, al 36532 shbostrom@msn.com
Wind Creek Cooking School in Atmore, AL
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $95.00 ($80.00 for school and $15 for bus.)
Sharpen your cooking skills at the state-of-the-art culinary studio. Menu: surf and turf, wine, beer, tea, and dessert.
Chickasaw Play - "I Do, I Do"
Sunday, January 19, 2025 (Sign-ups begin on 11/7/2024 at meeting).
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost: $ 45.00
Based on the classic play The Fourposter, the story follows Agnes and Michael from their marriage in 1895 until they're ready to move out of their family home in 1945. This musical is the story of two people married for fifty years of love, quarrels and everyday life. A nostalgic look back at the ups and downs and the fortitude it took to keep the marriage together.
Fairhope Winery Tour - Southern Grove Vineyard #2
10176 Co Rd 32. Fairhope, AL (Highway 32, east of 181)
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Directors: Frida Schnitzler and Alan Carrio
Cost: $10.00
Join us as we explore Fairhope's first vineyard! Not just muscadine grapes, but hybrids new to this area. Southern Grove has acres of vineyards, gardens, a tasting room, and a full kitchen. We will have a tour of the grounds and winery. Flights of wine and food will be available for purchase. Limited to 30 people. This is going to be fun!
Contact: fscarrio@yahoo.com (251)554-3507,
Natchez Historical Tour
February 4 - 7, 2025
Directors: Denise Bryant & Nancy Mason
Cost: $ 650.00 per person - double occupancy room - $900 per single occupancy room.
Highlights of Trip: Travel from Daphne to Natchez, the oldest town on the Mississippi River. Arrive at Natchez Grand Hotel for guided bus tour then check-in to Natchez Grand hotel - We dine that evening at Frankie's on Main for dinner on your own at this historic 1826 bank building. Day 2 we tour Longwood and Stanton Hall with an included lunch at the Carriage House. You will have a free afternoon to see some of the amazing shops and historic sites in downtown Natchez. Day 3 we tour Monmouth and Rosalie where we are within walking distance of Silver Street restaurants 'under the hill'. Or return to hotel via bus for hop on hop off bus option or walk to casino or downtown. Day 4 we end our tour heading home stopping in Hattiesburg for lunch on your own at Chili's.
For more information contact the directors.
REX's EXES Play@SBCT (South Baldwin Community Theatre)
Sunday, February 23, 2025 (Sign Ups begin at 11/7/24 meeting)
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost: $ 55.00
Highlights of Trip: This deliriously funny Southern-fried farce finds the Verdeen cousins teetering on the brink of disaster again when a 50th birthday party turns into a surprise funeral. As the outrageous complications of this ferociously funny Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy explode into chaos, you'll find yourself hoping your next family celebration--be it a birthday, wedding, or funeral--is evenhalf this much fun.
Play- Murder on the Orient Express
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Directors: Denise Bryant & Nancy Mason
Cost: $ 55.00
Contact Directors for more information.
Hamilton and National WWII Museum
April 15 - 16, 2025 (Sign up begins 11/21/24)
Directors: Bob Sutherland and Ron Vontroba
Cost: $420 Double / $540 Single
Highlights of Trip:
April 15, 2025: 12:30 p.m. Depart from Rouses, Spanish Fort; 1:15 p.m. Depart from Mobile, Tillmans Corner; 4:00 p.m.: Arrive and check in at Harrah's Hotel and Casino (aka Caesars New Orleans); 6:30 p.m. Depart Hotel to attend Hamilton; 7:30 p.m. Attend Hamilton for approximately 3 hours; 10:30 p.m. Return to Hotel.
April 16, 2025: 8:45 a.m. Depart Hotel to National WWII Museum; 9:00 a.m. Leisurely tour the museum; 12:30 Depart museum heading to Copelands Restaurant, Slidell, LA; 1:30 p.m. Arrive at Copelands for lunch (on your own); 3:30 p.m. Depart Copelands returning to your pick up locations.
Explore Biloxi - More Than Just a Casino!
April 21 - 22, 2025 (Sign ups begin 11/21/24)
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost: Double $265/ Single $336
Highlights: We will arrive in Biloxi to board the Shrimping Boat for a Living Marine Adventure Cruise. Lunch at Mary Mahoney's Old French House (included). Tour of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum. Step-on Guided City Tour. Overnight at the Beau Rivage ($30 Free Play). Dinner on your own (will provide list of options). On Tuesday, April 22: Guided Tour of Beauvoir Mansion, Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, Museum. Self-Guided tour of the Gardens and Memorial Cemetery. Stop over on the way home in Ocean Springs for lunch (on your own) and shopping.
To Kill a Mockingbird - The Play
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Directors: Bob Sutherland and Ron Vontroba
Cost: $120
Highlights of Trip: Join hosts at the Daphne Target at 10:30 a.m. to travel to Monroeville, Alabama to see a production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," the play based on the award-winning book by Harper Lee. We will have lunch at David's Catfish, Monroeville, Alabama (on your own) before the production, and will return to Daphne after the performance. Ticket are limited so sign up early.
Mackinac Island
May 6-14, 2025 (9 days --13 meals)
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $3,999 Double / $4,999 Single / $3,949 Triple
Booking made after 11-6-2024 call for rates
Highlights: Chicago- Millennium Park - Frederik - Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Mackinac Island Grand Hotel - Frankenmuth Henry Ford Museum - Greenfield Village
For more information call (251) 604-2313
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1240663
Canadian Rockies and the Rocky Mountaineer Train
July 5th - July 12th, 2025
Directors: Denise Bryant and Nancy Mason
Cost: Double $7,999 per person/ Single $9,599 plus $599.
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance if booked before Nov 30 2024
Highlights: 8 days - 13 meals and airfare included. Begin your journey in Calgary at a local ranch for line dancing and a wagon ride in search of buffalo. Travel to Lake Louise for beautiful views and learn about the rare gemstone of ammolite. Traverse the Icefields Parkway see waterfalls and glacial peaks.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in Banff and travel to Kamloops through majestic scenery. Spend the night in Kamloops and then board the train for another amazing ride to Vancouver. Visit Stanley Park, and Granville Island Public Marker full of handmade crafts and artisan food. An amazing journey in the Canadian Rockies not to be missed!
Directors Contact Information: Denise Bryant - d2chs4@bellsouth.net
(251- 455-3216) or Nancy Mason - nmason822@gmail.com (251-454-5220)
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1275966
Discover Scotland featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo
July 28 - August 6, 2025
Cost: $5,799 Double/ $7,099 Single
London PreTour Extension 5 days, 3 nights: $1,399 dbl/ $1,899 single
Trip Insurance is $549 per person and is required
Highlights: Bagpipe Demonstration, Whisky Tasting, Isle of
Skye, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands, Dunrobin Castle, Culloden
Battlefield, Sheepdog Demonstration, Edinburgh Castle,
Scottish Cooking Demonstration, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1265812
Spain's Classics & Portugal (with optional 4-night Madeira Island Post Tour Extension)
October 7 - 21, 2025
Cost: $5,999 dbl/$7,299 single/ $5,899 Triple
Directors: Frida Schnitzler and Alan Carrio
https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1265908