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Baldwin Senior Travelers
2022 Newsletter
Last updated September 30, 2022
UPCOMING TRIPS
October 12-13, 2022
Cost: $190 double occupancy/ $230 single
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
This two-day fun-filled trip will include a bus tour of Wetumpka to see the restoration done by Hometown HGTV. We then visit the Crater Museum after which you are on your own to walk around town or visit the Wind Creek casino. The following day travel to Calera, AL to ride a train to enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at Ozan Winery.
Conecuh Sausage Festival and Rodeo
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Hosts: Noah and Mary Funderburg
Cost: $60.00
Take a short bus ride up the Interstate to Evergreen, AL, home of the famous Conecuh Sausage Company. 100 arts and crafts vendors, food tents, and lots and lots of SAUSAGE. There also will be a fly-in aerial show, antique car show, AND PCA Rodeo finals that begin at 7:30 p.m.
Blue Angels Pensacola Bay Ferry Cruise
October 18, 2022
8:15 - 3:30
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
$47.00
Pensacola is the perfect place to see the famous Blue Angles practice their thrilling aerial maneuvers. With the Naval Air Station right on the bay, viewers can enjoy an unobstructed vantage point of the aerobatic flying team. The boat offers many amenities, such as air conditioning seating, restrooms, and seating both inside and up and top. After the performance, the bus will take us to McGuire's Irish Pub where lunch will be on your own.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Cost: $51.00/person
Tour the world-renowned Airbus Flight Works in Mobile, AL at the Brookley Field Complex. Learn how the awesome Airbus planes are designed, assembled, and tested prior to delivery. There will be an approximately two-hour tour of the exhibit gallery and final assembly facility.
Taste of Fairhope Walking Tour
October 21, 2022
2:00 - 5:00 pm approximately
FULL
Hosts: Sandy Mead and Joni Synder
Join your hosts for a walking tour of downtown Fairhope with a visit to six restaurants to sample their food and learn about the history of Fairhope and the stories behind the restaurants and the foods they serve.
Friday, October 28, 2022
10:00 - approximately Noon
Hosts: Sandy Mead and Joni Synder
Meet at West End of Fairhope Civic Center no later than 9:45 and we will walk to 457 Oak Ave. (It’s about a half-mile.) For those who cannot walk, you can take your car to the Castles to be there by 9:55.
A lunch reservation at Cactus Cantina is available for those who want to have lunch on your own with the group after the tour. It is across from the FH Civic Center, so we will walk there as well. Please let us know if you plan to do lunch.
The Fairhope Museum has been recommended by Pagan Mosher, owner of one of the Castles, as it has additional information about them. It is free for those who would like to go there after lunch.
Taste of Fairhope Walking Tour #2
Friday, November 4, 2022
2:00 - 5:00 pm approximately
Hosts: Sandy Mead and Joni Synder
Join your hosts for a walking tour of downtown Fairhope with a visit to six restaurants to sample their food and learn about the history of Fairhope and the stories behind the restaurants and the foods they serve.
Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Ocean Springs, MS
Hosts: Noah and Mary Funderburg
Cost: $45.00 (lunch on your own)
Come enjoy the fall weather and one of the South's largest and most varied arts and crafts festivals. Food booths and beverage stands are located throughout as well. A great opportunity to fill items on your Christmas gift list.
Monday, November 7, 2022
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $15.00 but receive a $15.00 free play card
Travel to Biloxi for a day of gambling or relaxing.
Fast Freddy featuring Leslie Tarabella
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fairhope
Hosts: Sandra and Fred Bostrom
Cost: $14.00
Come enjoy lunch and a humorous presentation by local personality Leslie Ann Tarabella.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Chickasaw Civic Theater
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $45.00
The magical tale by C.S. Lewis comes alive in this enchanting show as four children discover Narnia—a world of myth, magic, and magnificence—within an old wardrobe. Will the witch keep Narnia under her wintry spell? Or can the children, with the guidance of the great lion Aslan, deliver the land? It’s a heroic tale of love, faith, courage, and sacrifice—sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Option to go out to eat in Daphne after we return from play. Dinner is not included. Location TBD.
Cirque du Soleil Holiday Dreams at the New Orleans Saenger Theatre
November 27-28, 2022
New Orleans
Hosts: Susan Ames and Carol Balch
Cost: $350/double occupancy
Come join hosts Susan Ames and Carol Balch for an after-Thanksgiving trip to New Orleans to see Cirque de Soleil's "Holiday Dreams" at the Saenger Theater on Sunday evening, November 27, 2022. An early dinner (on your own) will be at The Shed in Mississippi before the performance. We will stay at the Holiday Inn that evening. After breakfast at the hotel, we will then go to the WWII Museum to tour the facility, see an IMAX movie, then have lunch and a show at the Stage Door Canteen before heading home that afternoon. Tickets are limited so plan to sign up early!
December 1, 2022
Oak Hollow Farm
Cost: $40.00
Begin the holiday season by joining fellow BST members for a delightful time of food and fellowship.
Elvis Blue Christmas, Memphis/Graceland
December 6-8, 2022
Cost: $950/person and $1095/single
Hosts: Sandy Mead and Joni Synder
Enjoy the Elvis Blue Christmas Dinner Show including great songs such as “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Blue Christmas”. Visit Graceland @ Christmas, including a Private Evening Mansion Tour available exclusively to our groups. Have fun on the Merry, Merry Mojo Tour – a musician tour guide will show us Sun Studio and more.
Bellingrath Gardens Christmas Lights
December 7, 2022
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $57.00
Magic Christmas in Lights is a walking tour of the Gardens. We also will visit the Bellingrath Home. Hot cocoa and snacks are available for purchase on Live Oak Plaza. Dinner is not included in the price, but hot evening meals are available in the Magnolia Café nightly from 4 to 8 p.m.; beer and wine are available for purchase in the Magnolia Café and on Live Oak Plaza, as well as Irish coffee at the midpoint of the walking tour.
Mobile Symphony Christmas Concert
December 11, 2022
Cost: $62.00
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Enjoy A Cinematic Christmas of your favorite holiday music from your favorite movies. We will be eating at T P Crockmiers afterward, but the cost of the meal is not included.
Spotlight on San Antonio Holiday
December 15-19, 2022
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $1999/double or $2499/single. Trip insurance is $199 extra.
Enjoy the holiday spirit Texas-style as you settle into your River Walk hotel on this Southwestern getaway. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the legendary Alamo and Mission San José. Discover the bold flavors of Texas during dinner at a restored convent in the historic King William District. Visit the National Museum of the Pacific War when you venture to charming Fredericksburg nestled in the Hill Country, rich with German heritage. Cruise along the Paseo del Rio. Take in the holiday sights during an evening stroll with over 120,000 lights illuminating the River Walk during the holiday season. Immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere of this vibrant city.
Beer and Bingo at Fairhope Brewing
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Hosts: Frida Schnitzler and Alan Carrio
Cost: $16.00/person
Come enjoy a sub sandwich, chips, and dessert, and several rounds of bingo with friends in the relaxed atmosphere of Fairhope Brewing. We start at 11:00 am and end at 12:45 pm
January 24 - February 3, 2023
Hosts: Sandra and Fred Bostrom
Cost: $2900
Fly from Pensacola to Miami, FL. Spend the night in the Marriott Hotel near South Beach. Depart the next day on a NCL cruise ship to (1) Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands; (2) Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; (3) St. Thomas; (4) St. John Antigua; (5) St. Marten; and (6) Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Also, visit NCL's private island. The deadline for final payment is September 20, 2022.
April 16-21, 2023
Hosts: Carol Balch and Susan Ames
Cost: $2499/double or $2999/single. Trip insurance is $299 extra.
Tour Santa Fe and surrounding areas including walking tour of Santa Fe Plaza - Open-Air Tram Tour - Loretto Chapel - Santa Fe School of Cooking - Turquoise Trail - Allan Houser Sculpture Garden - Bandelier National Monument - El Sanituario de Chimayo - Choice of the tour. 6 Days - 8 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners. Airfare and bus tours included in the price.
April 29 - May 7, 2023
Hosts: Noah and Mary Funderburg
Cost: $2599 double/ $2999 single, which includes airfare. Required trip insurance is $449 extra. Prices go up by $100 after October 29, 2022
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls…rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines…Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Enjoy the tranquil views of the Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore San Jose’s Plaza de Cultura and view the magnificent National Theatre. You will find a slice of paradise and so much more. There is an extension available for 4 days/3 nights to visit the Tortuguero National Park which is home to 350 species of birds and mammals including green macaws, 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 mammal species including endangered species like jaguars, ocelots, cougars, and manatees.
Maritimes Coastal Wonders – Canada
June 22 - July 2, 2023
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $3999 single/ $4799 double. Trip insurance is $349/person.
Rae and Mary Jane invite you to come to meet with Collette representative, Jack Brinson, at the Nix Center in Fairhope on Oct 25 at 1:30. He will have a slide presentation featuring highlights of this trip and answer any questions you may have.
September 9-20, 2023
Hosts: Rae Miller and Mary Jane Vines
Cost: $4999/double or $6599/single. Trip insurance is $349 extra.
Visit five of the United States' most popular National Parks, along with the iconic Crazy Horse Memorial and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. The trip also includes stops at Lake Powell and Salt Lake City. 12 days - 6 meals. The cost includes airfare.