getaway weekend

  

Take a virtual cruise w/us to the Pacific Islands.
Join us at any port or come along for the entire virtual cruise. Collect passport stamps for a chance to win a gift certificate!

 
itinerary: Sat, Mar 13

Hawaii, Bali, and Tahiti: Enchanted Pacific Isles
Sat, Mar 13, 9:30–10:30 am, All Ages
Start your Getaway Weekend with a virtual cruise to the islands of Hawaii, Bali, and Tahiti led by seasoned traveler Bill Helmuth. Refreshments. Register.
 

Let's Zumba®
Sat, Mar 13, 11 am – noon, Adults, Young Adults, Teens
Barbar Kontz, Zumba instructor and trainers, leads us through dance exercise set to Latin and Hawaiian music. Join us and sway with the waves. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Register.
 

Criminal Capers:
Jack Fredrickson

Sat, Mar 13, 1–2 pm
Adults, Young Adults
Mystery writer, Jack Fredrickson, author of the Dek Ekstrom series, entertains with funny stories from his research and books. Register.
 
  or: Games: Wii
Sat, Mar 13, 1–2 pm
All Ages
Begin your cruise with a running start by playing Wii games. Card games and board games also available. Register.

Back & Foot Massage
Sat, Mar 13, 2–3 pm
AdultsNo relaxing excursion is complete without a massage. Certified Masseuse Julie Reidy demonstrates how to give a proper back rub and foot massage. Register.


or:

View the Night Sky
Sat, Mar 13, 2–3 pm
All Ages
Harper Astronomy Instructor Joe Kabbes leads us through a look at the cosmos. "Astro Joe" points out and discusses attributes of the universe. Register.

 

A Taste of the Tropics
Sat, Mar 13, 3:30–5 pm
Adults, Young Adults
George Economos of Whole Foods Market® prepares island dishes including Tropical Sparklers, Mango/Avocado Salad, Caramelized Plantains. Recipes shared, samples provided. Register.

  or:

A Moment in Time:
Aviation Pioneer
Matthew B. Sellers, II

Sat, Mar 13, 3:30–5 pm
Adults, Young Adults
When you hear the wheels retract on an airplane, think of inventor Matthew B. Sellers, II. His granddaughter, Barbara Sellers, shares his story. Refreshments. Register.

 

 

itinerary: Sun, Mar 14

Paul Gauguin:
Master of the Tropics

Sun, Mar 14, 1–2 pm
Adults, Young Adults
The Tahitian paintings and unconventional life of Paul Gauguin led by art lecturer Claire Copping Cross. Register.
 

  or: Games: Bingo
Sun, Mar 14, 1–2 pm
Adult, Young Adults
Every cruise has Bingo. Join us and win prizes. Register.

Radio Show
Sun, Mar 14, 2–3 pm, Adults, Young Adults
"Those Were the Days Radio Players" perform humorous radio shows based on original scripts from the 1930s to 50s. Register.
 

Grand Farewell to the Islands
Sun, Mar 14, 3–5 pm, All Ages
Before returning home, say farewell to the islands with the Barefoot Hawaiian Dancers as they perform the Hawaiian Hula, Maori, Samoan and Tahitian War Dances. Patrons are encouraged to wear tropical apparel. Register.
 

 

 


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