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Baldwin Senior Travelers
Trip/Event News
Last updated March 30, 2026
UPCOMING TRIPS
Click on the name of the Directors for contact information. Contact the directors for additional information or to register for a trip either in person at meetings or by email.
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. Waitlist are also used by the directors to determine interest in repeating a trip.
2026
Southeastern Indian Festival WAITLIST
Date: Wednesday, April 8th & Thursday, April 9th
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $140 pp/dbl $200 Single $65 for cooking school option
Highlights: Porch Creek Indians host this spring festival of song, dance, arts & crafts, living history, storytelling, demonstrations and food. We will enjoy the afternoon at the festival then spend the night and next day at the Windcreek casino where you can do cooking class or take advantage of other options offered bowling (we will have prizes), movies, make reservations the spa, Wednesday morning you can go to cooking class or ride the bus downtown for shopping and lunch. And , of course, the casino is always open for gambling! Food available at the cafeteria, snack bar, or if you would rather have a lovely dinner, make reservations at restaurant. We will head for home Thursday after the cooking class with a stop at the Amish market for 50 Cent ice cream! And maybe a little shopping while we are there.
Baldwin Senior Travelers Annual Spring Picnic
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Directors: Rae Miller & Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $25 pp
Highlights:
Come join the fun at Oak Hollow Farm and socialize with other BST members! Join in the Cake Walk, Bingo, and Corn Hole. Win door prizes and enjoy a fantastic meal! Sign Up at the meetings.
Mobile Tunnel Tour WAITLIST
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $25
Highlights: See a movie and hear a discussion on the Construction of the tunnel under the Mobile river. There is a steep set of stairs to climb down under the tunnel to see the inner workings. Then see the control room with the cameras that watch us in the tunnel and on interstate 10.
Fun Along the Mississippi Coast-Moss Point to Gulfport
Date: Tuesday, April 28th & Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost : Double: $295 Single: $369.00
Highlights: Experience the Mississippi Aquarium which tells the incredible story of all Mississippi's aquatic resources (Optional Virtual Reality Experience on your own) *Lunch at McElroys Harbor House on Biloxi Beach (Included) *Tour one destination - Two American Masters: George E. Ohr and Frank O. Gehry. We will tour the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art Campus which includes distinctive "Pods" designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. *While at the Gallery, each person will have opportunity to create their own "Clay Pinch Pot". *We will stay at the Beau Rivage. $30.00 free play included. Dinner will be on your own (we will provide a list of options). *Visit Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Airboat Tours. *Have Lunch at the Heritage House (Included) *Visit the LaPointe Kreb House and Museum
Discover the Best of Eastern Canadian Cities FULL
May 14th - 22nd, 2026
Directors: Denise Bryant & Nancy Mason
Cost: Double $3999, Single/$4999, if booked before Sept 14th, 2025 - this is a $200 savings person
Highlights of Trip: Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, Montmorency Falls, Indigenous Heritage Farm Dinner Celebration, Thousand Islands Boat Tour, Maple Sugar Shack. 9 days, 12 meals included along with airfare and all transfers. Don't hesitate - this trip will fill up fast!
Beau Rivage Casino
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Directors: Denise Day & Tena Kilgore
Cost: $20.00
Highlights of Trip
Come enjoy a fun day at the Beau. Receive $20.00 in Freeplay 20% Discount on the Buffet for Military. Bus Departs: Daphne Target Parking Lot 9:00AM Pickup: Rouses in Spanish Fort 9:15 Pickup: Tillman’s Corner Walmart Mobile 9:40
Southern Grove Vineyard Waitlist
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:00 am
Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio
Cost: $10
Highlights: 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, tasting room, brewery and a full kitchen. We will have a tour of the winery. Flights of wine and great food will be available for purchase. The owners will be talking to us about the history of the vineyard and their plans for the future. Limited to 30 people. This is going to be fun! Mail checks to: Frida Schnitzler 31035 Blakeley Way Spanish Fort, AL 36527 LOCATION OF EVENT 10176 Co Rd 32. Fairhope, AL (Highway 32, east of 181)
URL link https://southerngrovevineyard.com
Tour Montgomery with ASF play Chicken and Biscuits
Date: Thursday, June 4th & Friday, June 5th 2026 FULL
Directors: Denise Bryant & Nancy Mason
Cost: $370.00 double - $495 single
Highlights: Travel to Montgomery with a stop at Priester's. Lunch in Montgomery at Pierce's Country Cooking then arrive for a guided tour of our State Capitol building. Check in to the luxurious downtown Embassy Suites - your stay includes a drink package and breakfast. That evening we bus to a restaurant for an included dinner then are taken to the Alabama Shakespear theater for the hilariously funny play entitled "Chicken and Biscuits" - tickets provided. After breakfast our bus will take us to the Alabama History Museum in Montgomery - we have about an hour and a half to explore and walk to the Little White House if you desire. We will head back to Daphne with a stop for lunch in Greenville before another stop at the Conecuh Sausage gift store. We will have a cooler available for anyone wanting to purchase sausage or other goodies. This trip will fill up fast!
SBCT “Livin’ and Comin’ Back”
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Directors: Denise Day & Tena Kilgore
Cost: $55.00
Highlights: If you loved the Waltons and Happy Days, you will be entranced by this play! Set in 1969, it’s the first day of summer, and Montgomery has graduated high school, gotten drunk for the first time, and received his draft notice. His sister Savannah is only a freshman, but she has set her sights on “King Arthur”, the school quarterback and the lifeguard at the pool. Augusta is the middle child who has set her sights on bigger things, but right now, she has to clean up the messes her siblings make. Throw in some romance with Mary Lee, president of the Future Homemakers of America, and the annual summer luncheon of the Women’s Bible Study, and there is plenty of room for laughter and tears!
Imperial Cities: Featuring Prague, Vienna, & Budapest
June 8 - 18, 2026
Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio
Cost: Please contact for current pricing.
Highlights: Bask in the splendor, history, and romance of Europe's regal capital cities of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Your journey starts in Prague, the noble capital of the Czech Republic. Your adventure continues in Vienna, where you'll delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schobrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Listen to the lineage of Vienna's history and indulge in a performance featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss, two former Viennese residents. In Budapest, visit a 14th-century Hungarian Castle. Enjoy traditional local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region's eminent past. Includes 14 meals and a visit to Bratislava, Slovakia.
The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum WAITLIST
June 22-27, 2026
Directors: Bob Sutherland and Jann Sutherland
Cost:
$735 Double, $964 Single, $72 Insurance (optional)
Highlights:
Traveling by motorcoach, we will stay in route the first night. After a Continental Breakfast the next morning, we will resume our trip to our destination in the Cincinnati area where we will enjoy a relaxing dinner. On day 3 we will visit the Ark Encounter. This amazing, full-size, bigger than imagination ark, with jaw-dropping exhibits, lets you experience the pages of the Bible like never before. That evening we will enjoy dinner before heading back to our hotel. On day 4 we will go to the Creation Museum where we will explore full-size exhibits, a stunning botanical gardens, and more. Then enjoy a dinner party with entertainment. Day 5 we head to the Cincinnati Museum Center where Union Terminal is housed, Historic Art Deco Train Station, and National Historic Landmark. This also includes an admission to an Omnimax show. That evening we will relax in our in route hotel on our way home. Day 6 after breakfast we complete our journey home.
Manatee Cruise
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Directors: Denise Bryant & Nancy Mason
Cost: $40.00
Highlights:
Cruise aboard the Delta Explorer from 5 Rivers dock (across from Meaher State Park) 30945 Five Rivers Blvd.
Enjoy a relaxing two hour cruise with an expert guide from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Learn about one of the most unusual mammals in our waters - the manatee. Cruise to areas where they are often sighted in the summertime. We cannot guarantee a sighting but with our guide who tracks their movements we have an excellent chance. This trip promises to be both educational and enjoyable. We have room for only 40 passengers - don't miss out!!
Carole King, the Musical
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Directors: Rae Miller & Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $120.00 pp
Highlights: Before she was world renowned singer-songwriter Carole King was Carole Klein- a Brooklyn girl with a piano, a dream, and a sound of her own. From writing chart-toppers for music’s biggest stars to becoming one herself, Carole King’s rise to fame is as powerful as the music she created. Bursting with timeless hit, including “You’ve Got a Friend,””Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” ”Natural Women,” ”Locomotion,” and many more, this energy musical celebration takes you from the songwriting room of the Brill Building to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Branson Bus Trip
Sunday, July 26th to August 1st WAITLIST
Directors: Denise Bryant and Nancy Mason
Cost: $890.00 - double - $1119.00 single
Highlights of Trip
Head to Branson Missouri and spend 4 nights in Branson. Tickets to 6 shows: Spirit of America, The Haygoods, Doug Gabriel (good clean family show with comedy and great music), Edge of Illusion, The Beach Boys and of course - the Sight and Sound theater's presentation of David are all included, plus all gratuities, 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Enjoy this trip to a world class venue aboard an air-conditioned luxury bus.
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Directors: Bob and Jann Sutherland
Cost: 65.00 per person
Highlights: To be held at South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Andrew Lloyd Weber’s humorous retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, his bothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors. Follow Joseph’s journey from bondage to becoming Pharaoh’s right-hand man to his reunion with his family. This delightful and merry musical – embracing country-western, calypso, and Elvis-style rock music is sure to delight everyone.
The motorcoach will pick up at Homestead Village at 1:00pm. The performance starts at 2:30pm. We will board the motorcoach and return as soon as the performance is over, returning to the pickup point.
Please Note: Clear bags are required for entrance.
Beer & Bingo
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio
Cost: $17.00 per person
Highlights:
We have reserved the entire Fairhope Brewing Company for a private lunch and BINGO. After lunch, we will play bingo with prizes for winners. Space is limited to 45 people, so be sure to sign up early. Always a fun and social event! We will also have door prizes!!
Lunch – ham or turkey sandwich, chips, and cookies.
Beer and wine, not included in the event price, will be available for purchase throughout our visit. Bottled water will be provided.
Location of event: Fairhope Brewing Co., 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope, AL http://fairhopebrewing.com
Mail checks to: Frida Schnitzler, 31035 Blakeley Way, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Explore Tuscany
Date: September 5th - 13th, 2026
Directors: Bob Sutherland & Jann Sutherland
Cost: $4,899 double occupancy, $5,199 Single
Highlights of Trip: Please join our directors on this most requested Collette Tour, exploring Tuscany, Italy, which is held during their harvesting season. We will arrive in Montecatini Terme on Sunday, 9/6 and will be staying at the same hotel for this entire trip. The trip includes traveling to various cities such as Pisa where you can visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We will also travel to Florence, Lucca, and San Gimignano where there is plenty to see and do in each city. Please refer to the Collete flyer for additional information on all the activities on this trip. There are optional pre and post tours available at your discretion which are defined in the brochure. We hope you will join us on this fabulous trip!
Colors of New England
October 5th - 12th, 2026
Directors: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $4,699 double/ $6,399 single/ $4,599 triple. Extension Cost is $899 double; $1,399 Single. (Deposit for trip of $698 due at registration. Cancellation waiver and insurance $429 per person.)
Highlights: Discover colors of New England with an optional 2-night Boston post tour extension. Visit New England, where we will see tree covered mountain sides, charming quaint villages with traditional, white, steepled churches. Visit Quechee Gorge, known as Vermont's little Grand Canyon. Also visit the Trapp Family Lodge. In New Hampshire, we will learn about the history and importance of maple sugaring in the region and visit a virtual tap room. We will visit Portland, Maine, which is known as one of America's coolest cities. We are planning on the whole trip being cool, jacket weather! The tour ends in Boston where you can choose to stay a couple extra days and tour Boston, or go with some of us to Salem and visit the witches.
This trip is rated a level 1, which means it will be a fun filled leisurely time to spend with friends. There will be times you can choose to be more active or decide to sit and enjoy the sites.
Discover Enchanting Christmas Markets
December 6th-14th, 2026
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost: $3,799 dbl. $4,499 Single. Trip insurance $549
Highlights of Trip: 9 Days 11 Meals. Airfare Included! Christmas Markets of 6 European Cities and Towns: Regensburg (UNESCO), Rothenburg ob der Tauber & German Christmas Museum, Freiburg, “Petite France” of Strasbourg, Colmar, Lake Lucerne Scenic Cruise. Optional tour of the Thurn and Taxis Palace.
2027
Spotlight on the French Riviera
February 18-26, 2027
Directors: Denise Day and Tena Kilgore
Cost: $3,999 Dbl. $4,699 Single; Trip Ins $549
Highlights of Trip:
Nine (9) days on the French Riviera during Festival Season: Stay in Nice during Carnival, the Festival of Lights and the Flower Parade; visit Menton during the Lemon Festival; Monaco; Hilltop Village of Eze; St Paul de Vence. Optional Post trip: 4 days in Paris.
Holland and Belgium River Cruise
April 19 - April 28, 2027
Directors: Denise Bryant and Nancy Mason
Cost: Starting at: $5,579 (double) $7,859 (single) room upgrades are available for extra $ plus $699 insurance pp
Highlights:
This trip is one of Collette's most popular. We will arrive in Amsterdam a day early to have time to tour this amazing city. You will board the river cruise ship and be swept away by tulips in full bloom, visiting the beautiful cities of Arnhem, Middleburg, Ghent (Belgium), Antwerp, Kinderdijk, Netherlands. Visit 18th century windmills and beautiful train stations along the way. This trip includes your international air fare. Get your passport ready!!
Flavors of Chile & Argentina
Date: November 11-20, 2027
Directors: Frida Schnitzler & Alan Carrio
Cost: Double $6,999. Single $7,999 Triple $6,899
Highlights:
About This Tour: Duration: 10 days, Meals: 13 (8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
Travel Style: Explorations (Small Group Travel). Experience the essence of two South American countries on an immersive journey from Santiago, Chile to Argentina’s wine country and vibrant Buenos Aires. Encounter the history and culture of Chile and Argentina in capital cities and the sprawling countryside.
Essential Experiences: Discover Argentina’s yerba mate tea, a drink steeped in tradition. In Buenos Aires, master the art of tango with a professional dancer before mingling with the locals at a social club. Spotlights: Central Market & Cooking Demonstration, Mendoza Vineyard Tour & Tasting, Cooking Class, Wine-Paired Lunch, Buenos Aires Tango Lesson, Draghi Silversmith Museum, Estancia Visit with Traditional Asado Lunch. Optional Day excursion to Uruguay! Optional 4 day 3 night Iguazu Falls Post Tour Extension!!