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Traveling with Council on Aging Travel Service is fun and easy - Call today !

Two convenient locations to serve your travel needs:

 

Port Huron Senior Center                                    Washington Life Center

600 Grand River Avenue                                          403 North Mary Street

Port Huron MI 48060                                                Marine City MI 48039

(810) 984-5063                                                         (810) 765-4254

 

All day trips may be paid in full at sign up, but no later than 30 days prior to departure; checks payable to ‘CoA Travel’.  Travelers on the day trips may not park in the Port Huron Senior Center lot, but are encouraged to park across Quay Street in the municipal lot adjacent to the Zebra Bowling Alley.  We also pick up passengers at the Marine City K-Mart lot.  There are no refunds or credits for day-trips.  Everyone is invited to enjoy these trips, if you are a non-member the cost is $4 more.

 

 

JULY 2012

14-22            Canadian Rockies by Train (round trip air fare included) offered by Collette Vacations, includes rail from Vancouver, Jasper-Alberta, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary.  13 meals, overnight train journey, 3 Fairmont properties, Athabaska Falls, Maligne Canyon, professional tour manager, hotel to hotel baggage handling and more. $3,949.

23, M              Huron Lady cruise to the River Crab, again this year.  Looking forward to a quiet, relaxing and informative cruise along the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, with an elegant dinner at the River Crab.  A good opportunity to entertain your out-of-town family and friends.  $50 per person.  No coach this trip, we meet at dockside.

25, W              Turkeyville’s comedy musical theatre production of “Route 66” you’ll enjoy zany Texaco service station attendants who sing & dance their way across our great nation with oldies like King of the Road, Dead Man’s Curve, Texaco Star Song, Truck Stop Cutie & of course Route 66; Included is their bountiful turkey luncheon.  Price $100.

AUGUST 2012

1, W                Purple Rose Theatre presents “On Golden Pond”, a charming love story following a husband and wife as they return to their summer home in Maine.  Lunch at the famous Common Grill.  $103/per person. Pencil your name in now.

2-7                New York City with Diamond Tours.  Ready-Set-Go, what a nice way to enjoy a city full of adventure.  Plan on an action packed itinerary.  A $75 deposit required at sign-up, price $545/dbl.

14, T               Huron Lady cruise to the River Crab, again this year.  Looking forward to a quiet, relaxing and informative cruise along the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, with an elegant dinner at the River Crab.  A good opportunity to entertain your out-of-town family and friends.  $50 per person.  No coach this trip, we meet at dockside.

15, W              FREE:  At 11:00 am Collette Vacations presents “Heart of Cuba”, a lovely overview of this exciting trip which is scheduled for November 2012.  RSVP your intent to join us for this free presentation and refreshments at the Port Huron Senior Center, in the Community Room on the main floor. 

21, Tu             Huron Country Playhouse presents “Annie”.  A don’t miss production of an old favorite.  Plan on a pre-performance lunch at Aunt Gussie’s in Grand Bend.  Price $97.

21, Tu             Enjoy a 3-hour Appledore IV tall ship sailing, lunch at Krzysiak’s House, shopping and browsing in Bay City.  Price $110, pencil your name in now.

23, Th             Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto !  The Tiger-Town trip includes motor coach ride, CoA escort & hot dog/soda, and of course a fabulous game, seats in Section 112.  Don’t miss the action, price $70.

SEPTEMBER 2012

8, Sa               The Fisher Theatre presents Broadway’s Tony Award winner “Billy Elliot”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mario’s of Detroit for this matinee performance.  Price $140.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

6-14                Great American Steamboat Company presents “Music of the 50’s” on the American Queen.  Includes round trip air from Detroit metro to Louisville KY, one night luxury hotel stay and transfers to ship, cruise, bottled water/soft drinks, your choice of wine or beer with dinner, Captain’s champagne welcome and gala dinner, hot & cold canapés at cocktail hour every evening, port charges, gov. fees, taxes all regular shore tours, $200 on-board credit, and gratuities.  $ 3,446/DBL.  Call for other cabin prices and details.

14, T               Huron Lady cruise to the River Crab, again this year.  Looking forward to a quiet, relaxing and informative cruise along the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, with an elegant dinner at the River Crab.  A good opportunity to entertain your out-of-town family and friends.  $50 per person.  No coach this trip, we meet at dockside.

13, Th             Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia Ontario presents “Sinatra Songbook”.  Start Spreadin’ the News ! This theatrical concert features special guests all paying tribute to the ‘songbook’ of Mr. Frank Sinatra.  Experience soul-stirring renditions of classic Frank hits like “New York, New York”, “The Lady is a Tramp”, “Chicago”, “That Old Black Magic”, “Strangers in the Night” and “My Way”.  Lunch at Connie’s Tea Room in Petrolia.  Price $115.  Pencil your name in now.

18, Tu             Stratford’s Avon Threatre presents Pirates of Penzance !  Join us for a day-trip that includes main floor A+ seating and a lovely pre-performance luncheon at the Annex.  Price $155.  Pencil your name in now, seats are limited.

20, Th             Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland A’s !  The Tiger-Town trip includes motor coach ride, CoA escort & hot dog/soda, and of course a fabulous game.  Don’t miss out, price $70.

22, Sa             Graveyard Tour with Professor Hamilton from UofM.  Take this docent-guided tour of Woodmere Cemetery and Holy Cross Cemetery where some of Michigan’s historical greats rest in peace; then lunch at a remarkable and new restaurant.  Price $75.

26, W              Frankenmuth !  Step-on guided tour of Frankenmuth, lunch at Bavarian Inn, admission to the Military/Space museum, or shopping at Bronner’s with a free tote.  Price $58.

28, F               American Sewing Expo.  Let us take you away to an enjoyable day browsing the latest and greatest of the sewing world.  This trip includes departures from Port Huron and Marine City, snacks on the coach, your general admission to the American Sewing Expo, free shopping tote bag, fashion shows, shopping, contests, National Fiber Arts Exhibits.  Lunch on your own.  Price $50.

Sep 30-Oct 6  Cape Cod & Plymouth and Fall Colors !  Join us for a twist – Cape Cod in the fall with Diamond Tours.  See Martha’s Vineyard, Plymouth (and Plymouth Rock), Hyannis and Sandwich.  Tour the “Outer Cape”, including Provincetown and Chatham.  We’ll include a visit to the JFK Museum.  Price $559 per person based on double occupancy.  This one is selling out fast - $75 deposit required at sign-up. 

OCTOBER 2012

3, W                Taste of Ann Arbor tour.  Get ready for a lovely, docent-guided tour sampling the best cuisine of Ann Arbor.  You’ll shop, browse and taste your way through the best Ann Arbor has to offer including the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market.  We also have a bonus docent-guided tour of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens Conservatory.  Price $83.

3, W                Walters Family-Greatest Country Music Show.  Come join us on a musical adventure  and join the Walters family as they close their summer theatre season with great country music, fantastic fiddling, family harmonies and old fashioned fun.  A lovely roast beef luncheon is included.  Price $113.

5-8                  Taste of Milwaukee with Shoreline Tours includes motorcoach to Ann Arbor train, Amtrack railroad to Milwaukee, 3 nights Comfort Suites, some meals, tours of Harley-Davidson museum, Basilica St. Josaphat, Pabst mansion, Grohmann museum Lake Geneva Boat cruise, Taste of Home Test Kitchen and much more.  $819, call for brochure.

6, Sa               The Fisher Theatre presents Broadway’s Tony award winner “La Cage Aux Folles”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mario’s for this 2:00 pm matinee performance.  Price $135.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

7, Su               DSO POPS series “Cirque De La Symphonie” combines the best of Cirque’s aerial acrobatic choreography and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to bring you a thrilling performance with acrobats, contortionists, strongmen and jugglers.  Be dazzled !  Price $105.

17                    The Fabergé Exhibit is coming to the Detroit Institute of Arts.  We will include a docent-guided tour of the Faberge Exhibit and a gift card for lunch at the surprisingly fabulous DIA Café.  Take a lovely and enchanting tour of the over 250 Faberge art pieces on display; you will have time to browse the museum, too.  Price $60.  Pencil your name in now.

20-27              We are offering a delightful & exciting opportunity to cruise on the spectacular Oasis of the Seas.  Included are the Eastern Caribbean’s azure waters, visiting Nassau, St. Thomas & St. Maarten.  Prices start at $1,499/DBL/interior stateroom and includes round trip airfare from Detroit/Ft. Lauderdale & airport/ship transfers.  Passport is required.

26, F               Turkeyville’s comedy murder mystery theatre production of “Just Kill Me” and it includes their bountiful turkey luncheon.  Price $95.

27, Sa             The Fisher Theatre presents the classic musical “Mary Poppins” matinee at 2:00 pm, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mario’s for this matinee performance.  Price $160.  Pencil your name in now.

27, Sa             Macomb Performance Center presents “In The Mood” a 1940’s musical song and dance review.  A lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $95.

NOVEMBER  2012

1-9                                     Collette Tours presents a cultural exploration of Cuba.  Join us for a trip of a lifetime, done to the high quality standards you’ve come to know.  Price and details will be available shortly.  Call to pencil your name in until then.

8, Th                Join us for a day of Behind The Scenes Tours:  See the Magic of Parade Company, guided tour behind the scenes look at America’s Thanksgiving Parade, a backstage tour of the Fox Theatre and a tour of the Detroit Opera House.  Included is deluxe motor coach and lunch.  Details & price will be announced soon.

12 - 21            A marvelous trip called Reflections of Italy offered by Collette Vacations presents 10 days and includes Rome Perugia, Siena, Florence, boat tour to Murano Island, Venice, Como, Milan Malpensa and even a little Switzerland.  $3,499 includes 14 meals, hotels, airport/hotel transfers, hotel to hotel baggage handling, wine with dinner, professional tour guide and air.

25, Su             DSO POPS series presents “The Music of Queen”, a bohemian rhapsody of hit after chart-smashing hit.  They will rock you !  Before the matinee show, enjoy a lovely pre-performance brunch at Cliff Bell’s restaurant in Detroit.  Price $105.

28, W              Let’s enjoy a hearty chicken luncheon and a theatre performance of the “Calvarymen” at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth.  Price $85.  Pencil your name in now.

DECEMBER  2012

5, W                Canterbury Christmas shopping trip, includes muffins & juice, a stop a Morley’s Chocolate Factory, shopping at Canterbury Village, a boxed lunch, Meadowbrook Theatre production “A Christmas Carol”, dinner at Alfoccino’s, and a drive-thru light tour of Rochester’s Christmas lights.  Price to be announced soon, pencil your name in to save a spot.  Groups welcome.

8, Sa               Macomb Performance Center presents “Miracle on 34th Street” a stage play classic.  A lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $104.

??                    The Fisher Theatre presents Broadway’s Tony award winner “Jersey Boys”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon for this matinee performance.  Date in either late December or early January and price will be announced as soon as I know the details.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

JANUARY 2013

23, W              Meadowbrook Theatre presents “White’s Lies” a hilarious tale of bachelor-lawyer who lies about being married to please his Mom.  We’ll enjoy a pre-performance lunch and tour at Meadowbrook Hall.  Price $90.  Pencil your name in now.

27, Su             DSO POPS series “Winter Dance Party” break out the Brylcreem and put on your poodle skirts, because we are celebrating the pioneers of Rock and Roll at this dance party with hits from Richie Valens, The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly and much more.  “Oh baby, we know what you like!”  Before the matinee show, enjoy a lovely pre-performance brunch at Cliff Bell’s restaurant in Detroit.  Price $105.

FEBRUARY 2013

15,                   Macomb Performance Center presents an 8:00 p.m. evening performance “The Streisand Songbook” by Ann Hampton Callaway.  A lovely pre-performance dinner at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $95.

??                    The Detroit Opera House presents Broadway’s Tony award winner “Lion King”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon for this matinee performance.  Date in either late February or early March and price will be announced as soon as I know the details.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

??                    Hamtramck “Countdown to Paczki” – come, join us for shopping at the Polish Art Center and the Polish Market, live music, cultural dancing, lunch at the Polonia Restaurant and of course, an opportunity to buy your Polish baked goods and Paczkis (ask me about pre-ordering your paczkis).  Price to be announced; pencil your name in now.

MARCH  2013

3, Su               DSO POPS series presents “ABBA”.  Direct from Sweden, the worlds most famous tribute band Waterloo performs all your ABA memories, live in concert with the DSO Symphony performing “Mama Mia”, “Dancing Queen”, and more.  Price $105.

8, F                 Macomb Performance Center presents ‘A Chorus Line’ the famous stage performance.   A lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $110.

16, F               Macomb Performance Center presents ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ the famous variety show featuring the best of Hollywood.  A lovely pre-performance luncheon at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $105.

??                    The Fisher Theatre presents Broadway’s Tony award winner “The Book of Mormon”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon for this matinee performance.  Date and price will be announced as soon as I know the details.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

24, Su             DSO POPS series “Monica Mancini at the Movies” Henry Mancini won Grammys, Oscars and our hearts with his famous music.  Come enjoy a tribute to Henry Mancini as presented by his daughter Monica.  We’ll go back in time with “Moon River”, “The Days of Wine and Roses” & of course “The Pink Panther”.  Pre performance luncheon at Mario’s of Detroit.  Price $110.

APRIL 2013

6, Sa               Macomb Performance Center presents “The Osmond Brothers-Jay, Jimmy & Merrill” a 7:30 p.m. evening performance performing your favorites up close and personal.  A lovely pre-performance dinner at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $95.

??                    The Fisher Theatre presents Broadway’s Tony award winner “Memphis”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon for this matinee performance.  Date and price will be announced as soon as I know the details.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

12, F               Macomb Performance Center presents an 8:00 p.m. evening performance of “Steve Lippia Simply Swingin’”, a lively musical show that will take you back to the days of swing music.  A lovely pre-performance dinner at Mac & Rays in Harrison Twp. Price $95.

14-23              Collette Tours presents the 10 day tour of Fatima, Lourdes, and Barcelona Spain.  Join us for a trip of a lifetime, done to the high quality standards you’ve come to know.  Early booking price $2,949 includes RT air.  Call for a brochure.

MAY 2013

??                    The Fisher Theatre presents Broadway’s musical based on the movie “Catch Me If You Can”, and of course we will offer a lovely pre-performance luncheon for this matinee performance.  Date and price will be announced as soon as I know the details.  Pencil your name in now to save a place.

19, Su             DSO POPS series “Music of John Lennon & Paul McCartney” join us for this tribute to the greatest songwriting duo of the second half of the 20th century.  All the chart toppers will be celebrated.  Price $105.

JUNE 2013

12, W              Meadowbrook Theatre presents “70, Girls, 70” a funny musical concerning a group of larcenous old folks who steal furs from New York city stores to buy their retirement hotel before it is sold to developers.  We’ll enjoy a pre-performance lunch and tour at Meadowbrook Hall.  Price $98.  Pencil your name in now.

18-?                Diamond Tours presents the Canadian Island Tour.  We will have the details and price shortly.

JULY 2013   

28- Aug 3       Diamond Tours presents the Pigeon Forge and the Smokey Mountains Show trip.  4 consecutive nights in the Smokies, guided tour of the Gr. Smoky Mts. Nat. Park, 4 evening shows, 2 morning shows, historic downtown Gatlinburg and more.  Price $545.

SEPTEMBER 2013

16-?                Diamond Tours presents Lancaster Pennsylvania tour.  We will have the details and price shortly.