BLUEBIRD

POLICY MANUAL The current Bluebird policy manual is available at the Prince William Area Agency on Aging office located at Prince William County Building - 5 County Complex, Suite 240, at the Woodbridge and Manassas Senior Centers and on line at www.pwcgov.org/bluebird. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of important information concerning your Bluebird experience.

Payment Policy

Payments for trips are due within two weeks of making the reservation. Check, exact cash, money order or credit card is accepted. If you do not make your payment within those two weeks your name can be dropped from the reservation list without notice. Receipts for payments can be emailed. When making your payment, request a receipt by providing an active email address. If you don’t have email, request a confirmation be mailed.

Refunds and Cancellations

In the event that you need to cancel your reservation, please call Quality Tour Transportation and speak with one of the agents handling the Bluebird Tour program. All cancellations are subject to an administrative fee of $5.00 for day trips and $10.00 for overnight trips. A refund will only be given if there is someone on the “standby list” to take your space Trip cancellation insurance is available only for the overnight tours and it is highly suggested.

Schedule and Trip Information Schedules for the Bluebird trips can be printed from the web page: www.pwcgov.org/bluebird. To receive trip information via email send a request to dcreek@dctrails.com. Call 703-792-7433 (RIDE) to check if a current trip is operating as scheduled.

Guidelines for Tipping The suggested gratuity for a driver is $2-$3 per day. The gratuity for sightseeing guides is included in cost of tour. A docent is usually not tipped for their service. If a meal is included in a tour, all taxes and gratuities have already been included in the tour cost (excluding alcoholic beverages). Tour Escorts do not expect tips, but do appreciate them.

Trip Insurance TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE ONLY ON OVERNIGHT TOURS AND IS NOT INCLUDED in the price

of the overnight trips. However, insurance is available through Our Travel Guard Chartism and is available for each individual. Rates are based on the cost of the tour and your age. The insurance provides trip cancellation coverage, trip interruption coverage, baggage up to $500, emergency accident/sickness medical expenses up to $2,500, and emergency evacuation repatriation of remains up to $25,000. The insurance must be paid for with your first deposit or payment on the trip. The cost will be provided on request.

Seating Policy for One Day Trips Passengers boarding in Manassas sit on the Driver’s side of the bus. Passengers boarding in Woodbridge sit on the Door side of the bus.

Departure Points

One Day Tours Manassas at Walmart located at 9401 Liberia Avenue. We load in the parking lot on your right close to Bar Louie. No parking overnight. Woodbridge at Featherstone Shopping Center located at 14527 Jefferson Davis Highway. We load in the rear of McDonald’s. No parking overnight.

Overnight Tours

The public parking lot next door to the Manassas Sr. Center located at 9320 Mosby Street, Manassas, VA 20110. The A. J. Ferlazzo Building located at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191. For this pickup point you will receive a parking permit in with your baggage tags and itinerary.

Return Times

The bus driver will make the decision as to which location will be dropped off first. The decision will be based on the factors that affect driving. Note: All return times are approximate. The driver will provide a more exact time on the return day of the trip.

Alcohol NOTE: No consumption of alcohol is permitted on the bus.

BLUEBIRD TOURS

RESERVATIONS

Reservations commence on the date listed under each tour destination in this schedule. On that date, reservations are accepted by telephone only at (703) 339-0333 beginning at 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Or you may visit our office at 8025 Mims St., Lorton, VA during the above mentioned hours and any of our friendly office staff can take your reservation. No reservation may be taken before the reservation date begins. On reservation day, reservations can be made for up to four persons per phone call. Reservations will continue to be taken after that date up to one week prior to trip departure or until the tour is full, whichever comes first. One day tours must have a minimum of twenty persons to run and an overnight tour must have a minimum of thirty persons to run. All tours may take place on a Quality Tour Transport motor coach. Three (3) days after the initial reservation date, remaining space will be opened to residents over 18 years of age as well as groups from Prince William County and neighboring counties. To ensure a reservation, all fees and/or bus fares must be paid in full 14 days after the reservation date or your reservation may be cancelled. Installment payments may be arranged for any tour with the reservationist at time of booking. Checks are to be made payable to Quality Tour Transport, Inc. and mailed to:

Quality Tour Transport, Inc. P.O. Box 1520

Lorton, VA 22199

We ask that you issue a check for each tour booked and indicate the date of the tour on each check. If you pay by cash, you must present the exact amount. Payment can also be made by credit card. Trip money will be accepted as soon as the reservation has been confirmed. Please refer to the Bluebird Tour Program Policy Manual for full details of the policies governing the Bluebird Program. You may pick up a copy at the Manassas or Woodbridge Senior Center, or the Central Office of the Agency on Aging.

BLUEBIRD TRAVEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

Chester H. Smith – 703-368-9552

VICE CHAIRPERSON Gerry Nowinski – 703-494-5489

Joyce Andrew – 703-392-9745 Bill Barnhart – 703-791-2197 Diane Fulton – 703-590-3512 Jill Gentry – 703-335-1529

Fran Harrod – 703-791-6381 Wanda Pulliam – 703-670-3731 Carol Scarton – 703-361-3181

Robert Skipper – 703-530-7758 Nan Wehmeyer – 703-670-0319

Find Us On the Web:

www.pwcgov.org/bluebird or also at

www.qualitytour.com or www.dctrails.com

NOTE: The trip escort is permitted to make

changes as necessary to trip itineraries while on the road

BLUEBIRD QUARTERLY MEETING

November 3, 2017, 10:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers of the McCoart Building.

BLUEBIRD SOCIAL

September 11, 2017 at 12:30 PM At the Manassas Golden Corral and

January 8, 2018 at the Woodbridge Hibachi Grill A COURTESY BUS will be PROVIDED DEPARTING WOODBRIDGE AT 11:45 AM on September 11 and

MANASSAS at 1145 AM on January 8, 2018.

BLUEBIRD NAME TAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT A COST OF $8. CONTACT CHESTER SMITH AT 703-368-

9552

SEPTEMBER Friday, September 1

Mount Vernon cruise & tour

Mount Vernon, VA Cost: $71 pp

Reservations Opened: July 3 A visit to the home of George Washington is a great American adventure everyone should experience, especially when you can do it by boat! Come aboard Potomac River Cruises offering a unique cruise from Alexandria direct to Mount Vernon, Virginia. Your cruise includes a narrated riverfront tour and admission to Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. You may also visit the outbuildings, the Museum; Washington’s tomb, explore the Pioneer Farm and round barn, enjoy strolling in the gardens and visit the gift shop before we board our bus to return to your pickup point. You my enjoy lunch on your own at the food court located in the visitor center. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 10 The National’s vs. the Philadelphia pHillies

Washington, DC GraNdchildren are welcome

Cost: $72 pp Reservations Opened: June 5

We have great seats out of the direct sunlight in the right field corner just past first base. You will also be in the area with easy access to the restrooms and the food vendors. The game starts at 1:35 p.m. Be there to encourage our home team for the season that perhaps will take them to a national championship. We will depart Manassas at 11:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12 Noon. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m. There is no food included.

Wednesday, September 13 SAWYER’S PRESENTS HARRIET TUBMAN BY

LAND AND SEA Cambridge, MD

Cost: $112 pp Reservations Opened: June 12

Travel along the "Highway To Freedom," a road along which most enslaved people who fled this area in the 1800s lived. Ride past key landmarks like the Stanley Institute, Madison, Parsons Creek and Stewart's Canal, and the New Revived Church, while our tour guide narrates. Enjoy a narrated cruise aboard the 52-ft. "Sawyer" vessel, along waterways where Harriet Tubman and her family worked and acquired some valuable information that was needed to guide fellow slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. After that, enjoy a home-cooked buffet-style (groups of fewer than 30 people get a family-style meal with most of the same items) seafood meal at Old Salty's Restaurant and Gift Shop on Hooper’s Island. The meal typically includes crab cakes (one per person), clam strips, fresh fish, soft-shell crabs (if available), baked lemon pepper

chicken, ham, vegetables, salad, iced tea, coffee, and an assortment of homemade pie slices for dessert. After lunch, conclude your tour at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. See exhibits that display how this region shaped her early years, and illustrate her work as a freedom fighter, leader, and liberator. On the way back to Cambridge, ride past and learn about more landmarks that were relevant to Tubman's life, including the Brodess Farm, the Bucktown Village Store, and Scott's Chapel. We will depart Manassas at 6:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:30 p.m. Note: This tour is limited to 39 participants.

Saturday, September 16 The National’s vs. the los angeles dodgers

GraNdchildren are welcome

Washington, DC Cost: $77 pp

Reservations Opened: June 16 We have great seats out of the direct sunlight in the right field corner just past first base. You will also be in the area with easy access to the restrooms and the food vendors. The game starts at 1:35 p.m. Be there to encourage our home team for the season that perhaps will take them to a national championship. We will depart Manassas at 11:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12 Noon. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m. There is no food included.

Sunday-Saturday, September 17-23 Trains across the

mountains New England Fall Foliage Special

Cost: $1351 Single and $1015 Twin pp Reservations Opened: June 5

This is a golden opportunity to visit four of our New England states during the fall foliage splendor. We will visit and see sites in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. By motor coach and by rail, you will be part of an exciting adventure you will not want to miss. Make your reservation early as this tour sells out quickly. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. Full refund is cancelled 45 days prior to departure. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. THIS DEPARTURE IS SOLD OUT.

Sunday-Saturday, September 24-30 Trains across the

mountains New England Fall Foliage Special

Cost: $1351 Single and $1015 Twin pp Reservations Opened: June 5

This is a golden opportunity to visit four of our New England states during the fall foliage splendor. We will visit and see sites in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. By motor coach and by rail, you will be part of an exciting adventure you will not want to miss. Make your reservation early as this tour sells out quickly. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. Full refund is cancelled 45 days prior to departure.

We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. THIS DEPARTURE IS FILLED

OCTOBER Sunday, October 1

The National’s vs. the Pittsburgh pirates

GraNdchildren are welcome**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Washington, DC Cost: $52 pp

Reservations Opened: August 2 We have great seats out of the direct sunlight in the right field corner just past first base. You will also be in the area with easy access to the restrooms and the food vendors. The game starts at 3:05 p.m. Be there to encourage our home team for the season that perhaps will take them to a national championship. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 6:45 p.m. There is no food included

Tuesday-Wednesday, October 3-4 Mystery fall

foliage Destination Unknown

Cost: $404 Single and $324 Twin pp Reservations Open: September 1

What adventure and excitement await you on this tour, even if there were no fabulous fall foliage? Would you believe me if I told you at some point on the tour you will be asked to sign a “waiver?” Don’t listen to the call of your favorite recliner. Come with us on this journey that has something to offer both sexes. Tour includes one breakfast, two lunches and one dinner. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Approximate arrival time back is 8:30 p.m. Note: there is walking on this tour so wear comfortable shoes. This tour is limited to 46 participants.

Saturday, October 7 Penn’s cave & Wildlife Park

Centre Hall, PA, Cost: $97 pp

**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Open: September 7

A fall foliage delight for the eyes as we proceed to State College, PA where we will enjoy a lunch of your choice at the Cracker Barrel. From here it is less than a half hour to America’s only all-water cavern and wildlife park nestled in Central Pennsylvania’s scenic Penn State Country. The cavern tour is a guided one-hour tour by motorboat on an underground stream. Along the limestone corridors, stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone cascades and draperies decorate the interior rooms, while underwater, trout swim and jump for feed! The farm and wildlife tour is a guided 90-minute motorized tour over the thousand acres of Penn’s Cave forests and fields which have been carefully preserved as a natural habitat for birds, plants, and animals. North American animals, such as deer, elk, wolves, bears, bison, and

mustangs are seen, as well as longhorn cattle. Come to Penn’s Cave – it’s a beautiful journey you will always remember! A rest stop will be made en route to the Penn’s Cave, and a fast food stop will be made on the return trip home. Note: Please make sure you are an able walker before booking onto this trip. Penn’s Cave does not have an elevator and there are 48 steps located at the main entrance to the cave. A sweater or jacket is recommended because the temperature is 52 degrees, and wear comfortable walking shoes, (no heels). This tour is not suitable for people who have trouble with mobility! We will depart Manassas at 6:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:30 a.m. Arrival back in the area will be at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Monday, October 9 Crab Pickin’ Tour

Eastern Shore, MD Cost: $101 pp

**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Open: September 7

We will travel to Talbot County to meet our step-on guide, who will be with us the entire day, at Union United Methodist Church Hall. The ladies of the church will teach us to make crab cakes, pocketbook rolls and other Traditional Eastern Shore fare. We will then travel to Bay Hundred Seafood for a tour of the last Crab Picking house left in Talbot County. Bring a cooler and purchase fresh picked crab meat and other seafood to take home. We will then proceed to a home cooked lunch followed by a driving tour of St. Michaels including a visit to the St. Michaels Winery for a 5 wine tasting. This will be followed by a one hour boat cruise on board the Patriot for a scenic cruise past the beautiful waterfront mansions along the Miles River. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Approximate arrival time back is 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 11 Sight & Sound

presents jonah Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost: $134 Reservations Open: September 6

Join the millions of people from all over the world who have seen this one of a kind, awe-inspiring experience. Jonah is a prophet - and a man on the run. From who? From God! After a series of wild adventures involving a seaport called Joppa, a huge boat and a terrible storm, Jonah finds himself in the belly of a giant fish! But this isn't the end. It's here that God teaches Jonah how to receive grace and extend mercy, even to his archenemy: Nineveh. This Bible classic springs to life on stage in jaw-dropping scale by a world-class cast, spectacular special effects and live animals - on stage and in the aisles. This is not your average fish tale! Following the 11:00 a.m. show we will enjoy a late buffet lunch at Eden Resort or similar... We will depart Manassas at 5:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:30 p.m. There is no breakfast stop going or dinner stop returning. Suggestion: bring a snack.

Sunday, October 15

CRUISING UP THE POTOMAC RIVER ABOARD THE DANDY

Alexandria, Virginia Cost: $98 pp

Reservations Open: September 6 Join us for a delightful day on the Potomac River complete with a Sunday brunch, and a glass of champagne, mimosa or soft drink. We may get a glimpse of fall foliage colors along the shore line. The cruise is narrated and piano entertainment will serenade us as we drift up to Washington, DC to view many of our monuments with spectacular views from the spacious upper & outer decks. We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. .Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18 Riverside Dinner Theatre Presents

on golden pond Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: $93 pp Reservations Open: September 8

ON GOLDEN POND is a classic American comedy/drama and every bit as touching, warm, and witty today as when it debuted on Broadway in 1979. When Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year, they are visited by their divorced daughter and her fiancé who then go off to Europe leaving his teenage son behind for the summer. Norman is a near-80 retired professor with heart palpitations and a failing memory who retains his tart-tongued, observant eagerness for life. Ethel is ten years younger and the perfect foil for Norman, delighting in all the small things that have enriched their long life together. As Norman revels in taking his ward fishing, he also learns some lessons about modern teenage awareness in return. When the summer wanes, so does their brief idyll, and in the final, deeply moving moments of the play, Norman and Ethel are brought even closer together by the incidence of a mild heart attack. Though time is now against them, their years together have been rich and full. Perhaps yet another summer on Golden Pond still awaits. This production will feature SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUEST STAR, Joyce DeWitt. We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 19

TEA TIME AT INN AT 202 DOVER Easton. MD

Cost: $66 pp Reservations Open: September11

**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Join us at The Inn at 202 Dover in Easton, Maryland for a Tea Luncheon. The Inn at 202 Dover is a historic Colonial Revival mansion built in 1874, and is an integral part of the historic fabric of Easton, Maryland. Just a short block from downtown shopping, art galleries and theatre, the Inn has been referred to as Easton’s “Inn of Distinction”. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is the grace and dominance of the

building itself. In the March 2008 issue of Maryland Life Magazine, the author of an article about the Inn referred to it as the “Buckingham Palace of Inns” for which the owners were quite grateful. Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon with friends or family. In addition to brewed tea of your choice, three courses are served. Your menu will consist of traditional finger sandwiches prepared with European butter and delicious fillings, followed by homemade scones served with crème fraiche and jam, and finished with a variety of mini pastries. After our tea luncheon, we make the short drive across town to the Amish Country Farmers Market. At this unique country market you will find a wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables and much, much more all under one roof. Bring along a cooler and take home some Pennsylvania Dutch foods, fresh baked breads and pies, meats, cheeses, and salads made fresh daily. We will depart Manassas at 9:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, October 21 FORD’S THEATRE PRESENTS

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Washington, DC

Cost: $72 pp Reservations Open: September 8

Willy Loman’s career is over. During a pivotal 24 hours, he reflects on his life as a father, husband and traveling salesman. Truth and lies intermingle as Willy tries to reconcile the optimism of his youth with his unfulfilled dreams. As the full force of reality crashes down on him, he places his last hope of success in his two sons. Arthur Miller’s classic play challenges us to reconsider what it means to succeed and the cost of chasing the American Dream. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m. Bring your own sandwich and drink as no food stop is included on tour.

Saturday-Friday, October 21-27 The big easy down

yonder New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost: $1568 Single and $1135 Twin pp Reservations Open: August 15

Situated on a bend of the Mississippi River 100 miles from its mouth, New Orleans has been the chief city of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern port since the early 1700s. Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history. Significant battles of the War of 1812 and the Civil War were fought over the city. Ours is not a “cookie cutter” type tour where you breeze in and breeze out and miss the unique aspects of New Orleans culture. This tour includes six nights lodging, six continental breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners. A $100 deposit per person is due with reservation. Full refund is cancelled 45 days prior to departure. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. Following is the itinerary:

The Itinerary

Day 1: Lodging at Comfort Inn in Athens, TN Dinner Day 2: Continental Breakfast then onto New Orleans. Lodging is at the Drury Inn with its nightly “kick back” reception. It is located by the French Quarters with market shopping and Royal Street promenade carriage rides past historic homes. Day 3: Continental Breakfast followed by the services of a private guide for a walking tour of the French Quarters with selected stops. This will be followed by a Dixieland Jazz lunch at the famous Court of the Two Sisters. Again, free time to explore the French Quarter and all its unique shops. We will then enjoy a riding tour of the New Orleans area. The balance of the day is free to explore on your own including the excitement of Bourbon Street. Be sure to enjoy your “kick-back” reception for dinner. Day 4: Continental Breakfast. Today we will tour Oak Alley Plantation including a Cajun lunch buffet at the plantation. Your afternoon is free to explore St. Charles Avenue on a $.25 cent trolley ride. Be sure to enjoy your “kick-back” reception for dinner as part of your evening activities. Day 5: Continental Breakfast. Today we will visit the National WWII Museum followed by a tour of Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World. Tonight we will enjoy a Cajun Dinner and Entertainment at Mulate’s. Day 6: Continental Breakfast. Today we will depart New Orleans for Chattanooga, TN with lodging at the Holiday Inn Express. This evening we will enjoy a prime rib dinner on the Southern Belle Riverboat with entertainment. Day 7: Continental Breakfast. On the way home we will visit Bush’s General Merchandise Museum.

Tuesday, October 31 UNITED STATES NAVAL

ACADEMY Annapolis, MD

Cost: $99 pp Reservations Open: September 11

Since 1845 the U.S. Naval Academy has been sitting on a 338-acre campus along the banks of the Severn River. At the Visitor’s Center you will be able to visit the tax free Naval Academy Gift Shop and see the film. We will then take a walking tour of the Yard conducted by official Naval Academy tour guides, who discuss the history and traditions of the academy and midshipmen life. Highlights of the tour include the Naval Academy Chapel, Bancroft Hall, the midshipmen’s dormitory with five miles of hallways, Tecumseh Court, where a statue of the Indian warrior watches over the impressive noon formation of midshipmen and the crypt of John Paul Jones, the Revolutionary War naval hero. After the tour we will be able to see the inspiring noon formation followed by an outstanding buffet lunch at the Naval Academy Club featuring salmon and flatiron steak. Lunch will be followed by a guided tour of the Naval Academy Museum located in Preble Hall. We will depart Manassas at 7:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m. A driver’s license or photo ID is required and we ask you to make your reservation as your name is listed on your ID. As you can no doubt tell, there is considerable walking on the grounds tour for 1-1/4 hours and periods of time on your feet for the noon formation and the museum. Wear comfortable shoes should you decide to go.

N0VEMBER Thursday, November 2

Christmas shoppers special

Clarksburg, MD Cost: $38 pp

Reservations Open: September 15 Recently opened in 2017, the Clarksburg Premium Outlet Center features 90 stores plus more under construction. Included are such high-end retailers as Armani, Hugo Boss, Salvatore Ferragamo, Kate Spade and Coach, as well as national brands like Nike, Under Armour, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic Gap and Old Navy. This is a two story outlet center that features outdoor gathering spaces with seating areas, tables and an amphitheater that host events during the summer months. Market Hall is the indoor eating area with six fast-casual food options. A centrally located bus plaza right outside Market Hall allows groups to arrive and unload under cover. Every bus is boarded by a “greeter” who gives each person a VIP Shopper Club savings passport that offers discounts and deals at a variety of retailers. For Christmas shoppers looking for deals on your holiday gift list, this is a trip for you! We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time in the area is approximately 3:15 p.m. Lunch is own your own at the food court.

Saturday, November 4 THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRESENTS

mean girls Washington, DC

Cost: $147 pp Reservations Opened: September 5

After years of living with her zoologist parents in Africa, Cady Heron moves to Illinois and must find where she fits in the social hierarchy. A sweet, naive newbie, Cady quickly attracts the attention of The Plastics, a trio of popular frenemies led by the vicious and calculating Regina George. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Full of razor-sharp wit and remarkable insight, MEAN GIRLS takes a look at friendships — and human nature — through a ferociously funny lens. Be the first to see this world premiere. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m. There is no food stop included.

Wednesday, November 8 AMERICAN MUSIC

THEATRE PRESENTS 2017 Christmas Spectacular

Lancaster, PA Cost: $108 pp

**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Open: September 4

You are invited to Celebrate Christmas in Lancaster at the 2017 Christmas musical show at the American Music Theatre. It’s the time of year to be dazzled and delighted with musical merriment! The American Music Theatre presents an original show, “Home for the Holidays”. Inspired by warm memories of family togetherness at Christmas, “Home for the Holidays” celebrates the joys and merriment of spending the holidays with

family and the ones we love. Before the show enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at Hershey Farm. We will depart Manassas at 7:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 9:30 p.m. A fast food stop on your own will be made on the return trip. This tour is limited to 45 passengers.

Friday, November 10 IRMA THOMAS, THE BLIND BOYS OF

ALABAMA & THE PRESERVATION HALL LEGACY QUINTET

Armstrong Concert Hall Winchester, VA

Cost: $60 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: September 6 The great American art forms of blues, jazz and gospel converge for an uplifting evening, showcasing the heart and soul of the Deep South. Grammy Award-winning blues singer and New Orleans music royalty, Irma Thomas, joins an all-star lineup of musicians from the French Quarter’s venerable Preservation Hall, and six-time Grammy Award-winning legends, The Blind Boys of Alabama. Touring together for the first time, the collaboration brings together soul-drenched vocals; spirited, exuberant music; and stirring harmonies that will take audiences from the slow-moving waters of the bayou to the vibrant streets of the French Quarter. We will depart Woodbridge, VA at 3:45 p.m. and Manassas at 4:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:30 p.m. Dinner is at the Cracker Barrel prior to the performance.

Sunday, November 12

OLNEY THEATRE PRESENTS ANNIE

Olney, Maryland Cost: $82 pp

(Grandchildren 12 and older are welcomed on this tour) Reservations Open: September 6

The sun will come out brightly during the holiday production of the Broadway hit Annie. This 40th Anniversary production introduces a new generation to the middle of the Great Depression in New York City, as hard-knocks abound, especially for Annie and her friends at the orphanage. But when billionaire-celebrity Oliver Warbucks requires the presence of an orphan to soften his image, Annie unexpectedly finds a way into his heart. Warbucks attempts to help Annie find her lost parents, prompting Miss Hannigan to concoct a scheme intended to get her hands on Annie and Warbucks' cash. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 p.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m. Note: Tour is limited to 45 tickets.

Wednesday, November 15 THE PAJAMA GAME

ARENA STAGE Washington, DC

Cost: $94 pp Reservations Open: September 15

With a stunning score, which includes “Steam Heat”, “Hernando’s Hideaway”, “Seven-and-a-Half Cents,” and more, this will not be a production to be missed. The Pajama Game is simply pure, unadulterated fun for all ages. We will depart

Manassas at 9:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m. Bring a sandwich or snack to eat as this is a 12 Noon performance. Note: Only 25 tickets available.

Saturday, November 18 Historic Christ church presents its 92ND annual

oyster & ham DINNER Accokeek, MD

Cost: $30 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: September 15 If you love fried oysters and real baked ham served family-style and all you can eat, then this is the tour of your dreams. Held at the church where George Washington often worshipped, you will also find a bake sale, handmade butter candy, and a twice new sale going on. We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:15 p.m.

Sunday, November 19 FORD’S THEATRE PRESENTS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Washington, DC

Cost: $93 pp Reservations Open: September 8

Willy Loman’s career is over. During a pivotal 24 hours, he reflects on his life as a father, husband and traveling salesman. Truth and lies intermingle as Willy tries to reconcile the optimism of his youth with his unfulfilled dreams. As the full force of reality crashes down on him, he places his last hope of success in his two sons. Arthur Miller’s classic play challenges us to reconsider what it means to succeed and the cost of chasing the American Dream. We will depart Manassas at 11:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:30 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:45 p.m. Bring your own sandwich and drink as no food stop is included on tour.

Tuesday, November 21 RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR New York, New York

Cost: $198 pp Reservations Open: September 8

For those short on time, we are offering this one day trip to New York City to take our orchestra seats at Radio City Music Hall’s fabulous Christmas Spectacular featuring the renowned Rockettes. Our tickets are for the 2:00 p.m. show. A fast food rest stop on your own will be made en route to New York City, and on the return trip home. We will depart Manassas at 5:45 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 9:15 p.m.

Thursday, November 23 Miracle on 34th Street

AT TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE Columbia. MD Cost: $63 pp

**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Open: September 22

Happy Thanksgiving! “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” at Toby’s. This musical adaptation of the classic film is the holiday tale of a young girl who doubts the existence of Santa Claus until a very special, white-bearded old man changes her mind. Recreating the magic of the classic story, Miracle on 34th Street is a joyous, heartwarming musical, the perfect holiday treat for the entire family. Dreams do come true, if you believe! We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge wt 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 25 CHRISTMAS at winterthur

Wilmington, DL Cost: $96 pp

Reservations Open: September 22 Discover one of the Brandywine Valley's most spectacular holiday showcases! Tour Henry Francis du Pont's dazzling former home decorated in holiday style. Enjoy visions of holidays past and discover exquisitely decorated Christmas trees, such as the majestic dried-flower tree! There will be a docent tour of those rooms open for the holiday season. Also on display is the Royal Splendor: The Coronation Gown from The Crown, the first in a new Winterthur exhibition series entitled Eye on the Iconic, will feature the replica coronation gown worn in episode five, “Smoke and Mirrors,” of the Netflix series The CrownI. Following lunch included in the Café and, if weather permits, you may want to take the tram ride through the gardens from the Visitor Center. You will also have time for the gift shop. We will depart Manassas at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time in the area is at approximately 6:30 p.m.’ Monday - Wednesday, November 27-29 CHRISTMAS SEASON AT THE BILTMORE

ASHEVILLE, NC Cost: $739 Single and $569 Twin pp

Reservations Open: September 22 What a time to see the incredible Biltmore Estate than at the Christmas Season when the home is transformed for the holidays with fully decorated trees even in the bedrooms. The estate does not conduct docent tours, but audio tours are provided to each person so you can visit at your own pace. This tour includes two dinners and two breakfasts. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m. A deposit of $100 is due with reservation.

The Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Asheville with overnight lodging at the Hampton Inn. Enjoy a candlelight buffet dinner at the Deerpark Restaurant on the Biltmore Estate. This will be followed by the candlelight evening tour of the mansion and capture the holidays with grandeur, style and sheer wonder with more than 40 trees decorated by their talented staff, plus miles

of ribbon and garland. Candlelight, firelight, dramatic outdoor illumination and live music and entertainment accent the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Day 2: Enjoy a deluxe continental breakfast. This morning we will visit the Folk Art Center tucked peacefully among the pines on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a showplace of fine regional crafts from the mountains of nine Southern states. The Center is operated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a nonprofit, educational organization of over 750 juried craftspeople. From here we will proceed to the Grove Arcade, a lovely shopping area with unique shops and cafes. Lunch is on your own at this location. This time of the year there will be a display of entries submitted to the National Gingerbread House Competition. The afternoon finds us back at the Biltmore Estate for a daylight tour with your own audio set. You will get a whole new view of the mansion decorations by daylight. We will also tour the Biltmore Winery and shop at Antler Hill. This evening we will attend the Crest Mountain Dinner Show. Our setting will be unlike any other as you enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and valleys of the Blue Ridge in a 300 seat, glassed-in pavilion. You will enjoy a buffet dinner prior to the performance. Day 3: Breakfast and journey homeward

Thursday, November 30 COUNTRY GOSPEL CHRISTMAS

AT The Pennsylvania Opry Mercersburg, PA

Cost: $86 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: September 8 The Star Theatre in Mercersburg, PA presents, Oh Come All Ye Faithful! This is the favorite of the Opry cast who perform a great collection of Gospel Favorites. And, in the second half, - it’s all about Christmas! Come celebrate the reason for the season with The Pennsylvania Opry! Before the performance, enjoy lunch at the Keystone Family Restaurant located in Waynesboro, PA. This will be buffet-style. We will depart Woodbridge at 8:30 a.m. and Manassas at 9:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER Friday, December 1

CHRISTMAS at longwood Kennett Square, PA

Cost: $138 pp Reservations Open: October 2

Gain a new level of appreciation for the horticultural excellence and fabulous performing arts spaces under glass in the fabulous glass Conservatory. Our tour will be guided. Delight in the holiday horticulture showcasing more than 6,000 seasonal plants on the inside including every color available for the Christmas poinsettias. Free time to view all the decorated Christmas trees and visit the gift shop. When dusk begins to arrive and the gardens and fountains are illuminated, the sounds of oohs and aahs fill the air as illuminated stars twinkle above, colorful fountains dance to holiday music, and a half-million lights brighten the night. We will also enjoy an early dinner before the illumination at dusk. We will depart

Manassas at 7:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:45:a.m. Return time in the area is approximately 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 2 Us army band Christmas

concert Washington, DC

Cost: $34 pp Reservations Open: October 2

Joy to the World! The annual kick-off concert for the Washington, DC, holiday season performed by the talented musicians of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” will be presented at DAR Constitution Hall. All tickets are on a first come, basis with no reserved seats. We are departing early to give you time to claim good seats. We will depart Manassas at 12:15 p.m. and Woodbridge at 1:00 p.m. Return time is approximately 6:15 p.m. .

Wednesday, December 6 Riverside Dinner Theatre presents

Christmas spectacular Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: $93 pp Reservations Open: October 6

RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR is to experience the excitement, memories, and joy of Christmas in a spectacular cast of singers and dancers presenting the heart and essence of the holiday season in this pageant of your favorite songs and music. Escape the hustle and stress, and rekindle your Christmas spirit at Riverside Center with this glittering celebration of everything that makes this the most wonderful time of the year! We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 10 TWO SHOWS IN ONE DAY

The Harlem Gospel Choir RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS

SPECTACULAR New York City

Cost: $233 Reservations Open: September 11

For slightly more than an orchestra ticket to one of the top Broadway plays, we are able to bring you an outstanding one day tour to the Big Apple to enjoy fantastic food and a rousing Harlem style gospel experience right in Times Square at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. It is a wonderful way to experience the joy of Harlem and the Black Church! Every Sunday, for the past 12 years, the world famous Harlem Gospel Choir has brought their experience of Harlem & the Black Church to New York’s Times Square in a foot-stomping, hand-clapping, joyous gospel brunch-buffet show. While the music and song lift your soul, the food will nourish your spirit making your belly sing! The Choir’s uplifting performance will have you dancing! The all-u-can-eat brunch-buffet is continuously refilled. Following the show we board our coach for Radio City Music Hall and the fabulous Christmas Spectacular. A rest stop will be made en route to New York City, and a fast food stop will be made on the return trip home. We will depart Manassas at 6:15

a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 11:45 p.m.

Tuesday, December 12 GINTER GARDENS illumination

“Best friends dinner”

Richmond, VA Cost: $86 pp

Reservations Open: October 12 Looking for that “something special” for your best friend who has everything! We have solved your problem with this special tour to Ginter Gardens. A holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million twinkling lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, holiday dinners, firepit with s’mores and hot chocolate (for purchase, this is the region’s ultimate holiday extravaganza! On arrival we will be met by a docent who will conduct a tour of the gardens while there is still light. We will then proceed to the GardenFest of Lights buffet dinner in an elegant setting. We will depart Manassas at 1:15 p.m. and Woodbridge at 2:00 p.m. Return time is approximately 9:15 p.m.

Thursday, December 14 Sight & Sound presents the miracle of christmas

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Cost: $140 pp

Reservations Open: September 11 Join those people from all over the world who have seen this one of a kind, awe-inspiring experience. Sight & Sound takes you back in time to witness the greatest birth in history in The Miracle of Christmas. Be surrounded by the bustling village of Bethlehem as camels, horses, donkeys and villagers pass by. Be transported to the hillside where legions of angels descend upon the shepherds to proclaim, “The Savior is born!” We will enjoy lunch at Arthur’s Terrace in the Eden Resort. This will be followed by the 3:00 p.m. matinee performance. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 9:15 p.m. There is a rest stop going and a fast food stop on the return.

Saturday, December 16 us navy band Christmas

concert

Washington, D.C. Cost: $34 pp

Reservations Open: October 17 It has become a Washington DC tradition to attend the United States Navy Christmas celebration concert followed by a drive-by the National Christmas Tree and other illuminations within the city. Our tickets are not for reserved seating but on a first-come basis at the DAR Constitution Hall. We have allowed extra time to arrive early to insure good seats and to see the illumination. We will depart 12:15 p.m. and Woodbridge at 1:00 p.m. Return time is approximately 6:15 p.m. There is no food stop on the tour.

Sunday, December 17 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS

THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Fairfax, VA

Cost: $66 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: October 17 One of the finest choral ensembles in the world makes its traditional visit to the Center for its glorious vocal celebration of Christmas. Always a highlight of the Center’s holiday season, this concert features cherished carols, pop favorites, and sacred hymns sung with the purity and excellence of these talented young boys—all between the ages of 10 and 14. This internationally renowned choir has stood the test of time since its founding in 1498 and continues to share its bright, light voices through the centuries” (The New York Times) with the world. Don’t miss this heartwarming concert, perfect for the holiday season! We will depart Manassas 12 Noon and Woodbridge +at 12:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Monday, December 18 Tea & Christmas at

StratHmore mansion Bethesda. Maryland

Cost: $59 pp Reservations Open: October 6

Paying homage to hundreds of years of High Tea tradition, afternoon tea is served in the beautiful Shapiro Music Room and is staffed with volunteer musicians, servers, and hosts dedicated to preserving the tradition of tea musicales at Strathmore. You will enjoy sumptuous finger sandwiches, scones and desserts catered by Ridgewells, and Strathmore's own tea specially blended by John Harney of Salisbury. This will be followed by our guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore. The tour lasts approximately one hour. Time is allowed to visit the award-winning gift shop and view the wonderful art exhibit with over 700 miniatures paintings on view. We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:00 p.m.

Saturday-Monday December 30-January 1

Mystery new year’S EVE celebration

Destination: Myrtle Beach SC (the rest is a mystery!!)

Cost: $564 Single or $464 Twin pp Reservations Open: September 22

We were looking at the destination of Myrtle Beach filled with exciting entertainment (two live shows), where you could dress casually except for a jacket or blazer for the gentlemen and Sunday-best for the ladies for the new year celebration night and, with champagne, music for dancing and lots of

good food. Of course millions of Christmas lights are also a big plus! You will be sorry you stayed at home when those that did go share how much they enjoyed themselves. Included are two dinners and two expanded continental breakfasts. We will depart Manassas Senior Center 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Return time in the area is approximately 7:00 p.m. A deposit of $150 per person is due by October 15 and balance by November 15.

2018 advance

reservations

JANUARY Sunday, January 7

KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS an American in paris

Washington, DC Cost: $128 pp

Reservations Open: October 12 Inspired by the Academy Award–winning film and featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, An American in Paris has captivated both audiences and critics, winning four 2015 Tony Awards including Best Choreography. Its stunning combination of classic music, timeless story, breathtaking dance, and state-of-the-art design results in a spectacular production the New York Times declares "outshines anything else currently on Broadway." We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m. Time has been built in to allow you to purchase lunch on your own in the Kennedy Center. No food stop is included. The tour is limited to 30 tickets. A deposit of $64 is due with reservation.

Saturday, January 13 Signature THEATRE PRESENTS

CRAZY FOR YOU Arlington, VA Cost: $142 pp

Reservations Open: October 12 Beloved songs meet sensational dance in the ultimate feel-good Tony Award-winning musical comedy for the holiday season. A musical-loving banker sent to foreclose on a small-town theatre decides to revive it instead with the magic of the Follies, some slapstick comedy and a whole lot of charm. Flush with mistaken identities, a classic love story and 1930s glamour, Crazy for You radiates with playful humor and high-energy show-stopping numbers. A wealth of Gershwin tunes including “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It” fuse with exhilarating tap numbers in this triumphant musical celebration. Lunch is included prior to the performance at Beckett’s Irish Pub. Provide your choice of entree with reservation: fish & chips, lamb stew, shepherd’s pie with ground lamb or a deluxe burger). We will depart Manassas at 10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00

a.m. Return time is approximately 5:15 p.m. A deposit of $71 is due with reservation.

Tuesday, January 16 Museum of the bible

Washington, D.C. Cost: $60 pp

Reservations Open: November 14 The Museum of the Bible, opens in November 2017, is the most technologically advanced museum in the world providing guests with an immersive and personalized experience as they explore the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible. The adventure and drama of the Bible will come to life in riveting presentations from Genesis to Chronicles and then through first-century Nazareth, ending with the story of the New Testament. You will find eight floors of exhibits bringing the history and the word to life. We will depart from Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m. Late lunch on your own will be at the Pentagon City Mall food court.

Thursday, January 18 U. S. Holocaust Memorial

Museum Washington, D.C.

Cost: $38 pp Reservations Open: November 14

Today we visit one of Washington, D.C.'s most important and moving museums which is dedicated to never forgetting the dark history, the millions of victims, and the amazing stories of survival that collectively make up the Holocaust. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's exhibits trace the story of Jewish persecution under the Nazi regime from 1933 to 1945 using authentic artifacts, oral histories and computers. After our tour, we will board our bus to proceed to the Pentagon City Mall Food Court for lunch on your own. We will depart Manassas at 8:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:30 p.m. Note: All visitors to the museum will be processed through metal detectors and all bags will be scanned. No Exceptions!

FEBRUARY Friday, February 9

AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE PRESENTS 20th anniversary tour of

riverdance Lancaster, PA Cost: $143 pp

Reservations Open: November 17 The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance – the 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland – in rock, music, theatre, and film – nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality, and the spectacle of Riverdance. We have orchestra seats to the

1:30 p.m. performance. Prior to the performance we will enjoy a buffet lunch at Arthur’s in the Eden Resort. We will depart Manassas at 7:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 7:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, February 17

THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRESENTS something rotten

Washington, DC Cost: $141 pp

Reservations Opened: September 5 Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first Musical! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self… and all that jazz. Prior to the matinee performance time is allowed for lunch on your own in the National Place Food Court. We will depart Manassas at 10:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:15 p.m. Return time is approximately 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 24 ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

cabaret Richmond, VA Cost: $134 pp

Reservations Open: November 17 As part of its 50th anniversary, the renowned Roundabout Theatre Company presents Cabaret, the scintillating Tony winner about following your heart while the world loses its way. Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles, and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd and leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain; will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen,"and "Maybe This Time." Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandma’s for Sunday dinner. We will experience great southern food with outstanding service in a relaxing atmosphere. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m. Tour limited to 30 tickets. A deposit of $67 is due with the reservation. The deposit is refundable if the trip does not have enough participants to operate,

Wednesday, February 28 Riverside Dinner Theatre presents

MOMMA MIA Fredericksburg, VA

Cost: $72 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: November 20 On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. We

will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

MARCH Saturday, March 3

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PRESENTS BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK

HOMES MYSTERY Fairfax, VA

Cost: $65 pp Reservations Open: November 17

Madcap mastermind, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo), reinvents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 classic mystery into a hilarious romp about everyone’s favorite detective and his most infamous case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being murdered one by one, and Sherlock Holmes, along with his trusted sidekick Dr. Watson, must work feverishly to crack the mystery of the curse before it dooms the newest heir. With only five energetic actors playing the roles of more than 40 quirky characters, this production from America’s oldest theater takes the audience on a sidesplitting caper through the Devonshire moors, crowded railway stations, foggy London streets, and gloomy baronial mansions where the duo searches for clues, runs into dead ends, and puzzles out the truth for the shockingly funny conclusion. We will depart Manassas 6:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:30 p.m.

Monday, March 5 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

Philadelphia, PA Cost: $95 pp

Reservations Open: December 26 "Wonders of Water" will be the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show theme. Expect a show that showcases the different way water is used, both for gardening and for amusement. Conservation and sustainability will also be big messages in the show. We will depart Manassas at 6:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:00 p.m. All meals are on your own.

Wednesday, March 7 STRATHMORE PRESENTS

THE CHIEFTANS North Bethesda, MD

Cost: $80 pp **PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE

Reservations Open: December 5 What a fantastic way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The Chieftains’ name has been synonymous with the finest Irish music for over 55 years. Formed in 1962 and led by founding member Paddy Moloney, the band has spread Ireland’s indigenous sounds and styles across the globe. With an

ability to transcend musical boundaries and blend tradition with modern music, it has been hailed as one of the most renowned and revered musical groups to this day. With decades of experience under their belt, The Chieftains’ members and their music remain just as fresh and relevant as when they first began. We will depart Manassas at 5:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 5:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:45 p.m. The tour is limited to 30 tickets, A deposit of $50 is due with reservation

Saturday, March 31 ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

DIRTY DANCING Richmond, VA Cost: $134 pp

Reservations Open: December 5 On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, ‘Baby’ shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerized by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, ‘Baby’ can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor. ‘Baby’s’ life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences. Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandma’s for Sunday dinner. Enjoy southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, greens and cobbler for dessert. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30 .a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.

APRIL Tuesday, April 3

CHERRY BLOSSOM SPECIAL CRUISING UP THE POTOMAC RIVER ABOARD THE DANDY

Alexandria, Virginia Cost: $81 pp

Reservations Open: December 29 Join us for a delightful day on the Potomac River aboard the Dandy. Your cruise includes a plated lunch featuring the following choices you must notify the office of with your reservation: Eggs Benedict, Basil Parmesan Chicken, Beef Burgundy, Fillet of Cod, Spanakopita, Pasta Primavera, or Vegetarian Platter. We are hopeful the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom. The cruise is narrated with spectacular views from the spacious upper & outer decks. . We will depart Manassas at10:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 11:00 a.m. .Return time is approximately 3:15 p.m.

Friday - Sunday, April 6-8 OUTLAWS, ANGELS &

THE WHEELING JAMBOREE

WHEELING, WV Cost: $671 Single and $567 Twin pp

Reservations Open: December 29 This special event celebrates Country Music from 1955 thru the 80’s and recognizes the Legend of the Wheeling Jamboree with two great musical shows at The Capitol Theatre, including the 85th Anniversary Show featuring Ronnie Milsap. It also features an exciting Johnny Cash "Outlaw Prison Concert" and dinner show inside the West Virginia Penitentiary. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 7:00 a.m. Approximate return time is 3:00 p.m. A deposit of $100 is due with reservation

The Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Wheeling, WV to check-in to your hotel. Enjoy dinner. This evening’s Tribute show, at Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre, is a fabulous collection of four of America’s most beloved Country Icons. You will see Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson recreating the magic of the famous “Highwaymen” shows, including: “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” “Highwaymen,” and “On The Road Again.” Then Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn take the stage to perform songs from their album “Honky Tonk Angels,” as well as some of their own greatest hits including “9 to 5” and “Coal Miners Daughter.” These talented tribute artists will thrill you with their authentic impersonations and have you believing you are actually at a concert with the real Johnny and Willie, Dolly and Loretta. Day 2 – Johnny’s Cash Outlaw Prison Concert and The Wheeling Jamboree’s 85th Anniversary This morning we are going on a 3-hour tour entitled Independence & Incarceration. It features Wheeling’s Independence Hall where the vote to secede from Virginia was won in 1863; followed by a visit to WV’s Gothic-looking prison, that was once on a list of the top 10 most violent correctional facilities. We will break for lunch at the Wilson Lodge. Today is a country music Double Feature. Beginning at the Old West Virginia Penitentiary, a Gothic style structure built in 1876 that once held over 2000 inmates. Unlike many of them, you may rest assured you’re getting out after dinner. Excitement begins with our matinee as Johnny Cash & June Carter thrill you with their re-creation of Johnny’s “Outlaw Prison Concerts. With a live band behind him this show will feature Johnny’s “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “San Quentin,” and “Ring of Fire,” plus duets with his wife June Carter on such songs as “Jackson,” and “It Ain’t Me Babe.” The concert is followed by a Costumed Convict & Cop Competition. You are encouraged to get in the spirit of the day and dress as though you are guards or guests. There will be several prizes awarded such as a file in a cake, handcuff keys, plus a few commutations and paroles. Prize categories will be created spontaneously by our eccentric Warden who maintains a strict, but happy discipline here at the Pen. Today’s show and the Costume Contest are produced in the renovated Machine Shop. Your bus will drive through a high arched entrance under the North Guard Tower and into The Yard. This building, in the shadow of the Guard Towers, has been renovated in recent years, has good acoustics and serves the local community as a meeting facility. After the concert and costume competition you’ll get a kick out of The Jailbird

Feast. It’s a menu of comfort food, in a prison cafeteria atmosphere, served by the usual suspects. At the conclusion of your dinner, return to your coach and depart for the world famous Capitol Theatre and another great show, the 85th Anniversary of The Wheeling Jamboree. It began in 1933 in the grand tradition of Barn Dance Radio Shows and is still known as “The World’s Original Wheeling Radio Jamboree.” It is one of the last remaining shows of its type, being second only to “Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry” in longevity. This evening’s show is, as always, a variety show with the house band, local and regional artists who precede the headliner. Tonight’s celebrity is country singer and pianist Ronnie Milsap. One of country music’s most popular and influential performers during the 70’s and 80’s, he became country music’s first successful blind singer, and is one of the most successful and versatile country crossover singers of his time, appealing to both country and pop music markets with hit songs that incorporated pop, R&B, and rock and roll elements. Ronnie is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has a Walk of Fame Star here at the Capitol Theatre, has received 6 Grammys and had 40 No 1 Hits. His most notable being “Smoky Mountain Rain,” “It was Almost Like a Song” and “(There’s) No Getting Over Me.” Also on the Jamboree Stage this evening is Charley McCoy, a Grammy Award winning Harmonica player and another member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Day 3 –Following breakfast you will depart for home.

Wednesday, April 11 Riverside Dinner Theatre presents

The hunchback of notre dame

Fredericksburg, VA Cost: $92 pp

Reservations Open: January 4 Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film, this epic story begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through 15th-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer, is treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda—who captivates not only him but also Archdeacon Frollo and the handsome Captain Phoebus. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies—and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all. We will depart Manassas at 10:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 10:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 14 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS

THE MOUNTAINTOP Fairfax, VA

Cost: $70 pp Reservations Open: January 4

Fifty years ago, on April 3, 1968, after delivering his famously prescient speech, punctuated by the immortal line, “I’ve been to the mountaintop,” an exhausted Martin Luther King Jr. retired to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. By the following evening, Dr. King had been assassinated. In her provocative play, The Mountaintop, Katori Hall imagines what may have transpired between the legendary

civil rights leader and a seemingly inconsequential hotel maid on the eve of his assassination when a storm rages outside. Winner of the prestigious Olivier Award for Best New Play, L.A. Theatre Works applies its signature style, complete with sound effects made the “old-fashioned” way on stage, to this acclaimed and gripping play rife with humor, political jabs, and an intimate glimpse at Dr. King’s hopes, regrets, and fears. On this solemn anniversary, don’t miss this radio-style production of a contemporary play about this great man. We will depart Manassas 6:00 p.m. and Woodbridge at 6:45 p.m. Return time is approximately 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 28 ALTRIA THEATRE PRESENTS

RENT Richmond, VA Cost: $134 pp

Reservations Open: January 5 In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters, love. .Lunch prior to the performance will be at Mama J’s, a neighborhood restaurant based on the family tradition of going to grandma’s for Sunday dinner. Enjoy southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, greens and cobbler for dessert. We will depart Manassas at 9:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:00 p.m. A deposit of $167 is due with reservation

Sunday, April 29 THE MERRY WIDOW

Shenandoah summer music theatre

Winchester, VA Cost: $52 pp

**PRICE SUBSIDIZED BY BLUEBIRD COMMITTEE Reservations Opened: January 5

Set on Shenandoah Conservatory’s main proscenium stage and directed each year by a different distinguished guest artist, Main Stage Opera provides audiences with the full opera experience! One of Franz Léhar’s most successful operettas, The Merry Widow is a comedic story that follows a wealthy widow and the hilarity that ensues when her country’s diplomats attempt to arrange her next marriage. Léhar’s lush music and timeless melodies will have audiences waltzing all the way home. We will depart Woodbridge at 10:15 a.m. and Manassas at 11:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 6:15 p.m. Lunch is included at the Cracker Barrel in Winchester.

MAY Sunday-Saturday, May 20-26

RETURN T0 BRANSON Branson, Missouri

Cost: $1419 Single & $1111 Twin pp Reservations Open: January 15

Spring in the Ozark Mountains is a lovely time to visit the mid-west’s entertainment capital for a week of entertainment, excellent food and one-of-a-kind shopping. If you’ve never made this trip and it is on your bucket list, this is your opportunity. If it has been some time since your last visit, don’t miss out of this opportunity to return. We will overnight in Richmond, ID going and returning plus four nights in Branson at the beautiful Radisson Hotel. The tour includes six breakfasts, two lunches and six dinners. We will depart Manassas Senior Center at 5:30 a.m. and Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 6:15 a.m. Return time is approximately 8:00 p.m. A deposit of $100 is due with reservation

The Itinerary Sunday, May 20 Travel day to Richmond, IN overnight and dinner Monday, May 21 Travel day to Branson. Check in to the Radisson Hotel. Dinner at Wildwood Bistro in the hotel followed by the Rick Thomas Premier Illusionist show. Tuesday, May 22 Breakfast Buffet at Hotel. Today a visit is scheduled to the Ralph Foster Museum with a Student Guided Tour of College of the Ozarks. Lunch is included at the Keeter Center Restaurant at the College of the Ozarks. This afternoon we are scheduled for the Showboat Branson Belle Dinner, Show and Cruise. A second show tonight is scheduled to see the Million Dollar Quartet Wednesday, May 23 Breakfast Buffet at Hotel. Morning free for Shopping at Branson Craft Mall, Grand Village & Tanger Outlet. Lunch is on your own at the Pickin Porch Deli at Branson Craft Mall. This afternoon we will enjoy Hot Rods and High Heels show. Dinner at Gettin Basted followed by the evening performance of Raiding the Country Vault Thursday, May 24 Breakfast Buffet at Hotel. Later this morning we are scheduled for the narrated Main Street Lake Cruises with lunch. The afternoon features free time for shopping at Branson Landing & Old Town Branson. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the Uptown Café. This evenings show is at Sight and Sound Theater presenting Samson. Friday, May 25 Breakfast Buffet at hotel. Depart for Richmond, IN overnight and dinner Saturday, May 26 Expanded continental breakfast. Depart for home.

JUNE Tuesday, June 5

ALL HALLOWS GUILD PRESENTS NATIONAL CATHEDRAL GARDENS TOUR & TEA

Washington, DC Cost: $67 pp

Reservations Open: February 8 As spectacular as the National Cathedral is, so are the beautiful gardens and grounds that surround it. The All Hallows Guild are the stewards responsible for the care of this monumental task; At this time of the year you will see flowering trees, bulbs, the rose garden and the colorful border. It is a feast for your eyes and then we go into high tea for a feast for your taste buds. We will depart Manassas at 11:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 12:15 p.m. Return time is approximately 4:30 p.m. The Cathedral grounds are not recommended for those on walkers or in wheelchairs. This tour is limited to 40 persons,

Wednesday, June 6 ALL HALLOWS GUILD PRESENTS

NATIONAL CATHEDRAL GARDENS TOUR & TEA

Washington, DC Cost: $67 pp

Reservations Open: February 8 As spectacular as the National Cathedral is, so are the beautiful gardens and grounds that surround it. The All Hallows Guild are the stewards responsible for the care of this monumental task; At this time of the year you will see flowering trees, bulbs, the rose garden and the colorful border. It is a feast for your eyes and then we go into high tea for a feast for your taste buds. We will depart Manassas at 11:30 a.m.and Woodbridge at 12:15 p.m. Return time is approximately 4:30 p.m. The Cathedral grounds are not recommended for those on walkers or in wheelchairs. This tour is limited to 40 persons.

Monday-Saturday, June 20 -24 APPALACHIA & THE ARK

Berea, Kentucky Cost: $1144 Single & $854 Twin pp

Reservations Open: February 27 This new tour combines the historic grace of Berea with a visit to America's newest faith based attraction - The Ark. It also features the arts and music of Appalachia. Your days are filled with both artistic and divine inspiration. Then your evenings are filled with enough Bluegrass Music and Southern Cooking to have your lips and toes tap-smacking a duet. Tour includes four breakfasts and four dinners. We will depart Woodbridge Ferlazzo Building at 6:15 a.m. and Manassas Senior Center at 7:00 a.m. Approximate return time is 8:00 p.m. A deposit of $100 is due with reservation

The Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday, June 20

Overnight lodging in Huntington, WV. Dinner is at a local area restaurant. Dav 2 Thursday, June 21 Hotel Breakfast. Proceed to the Kentucky Artisan Center in – Berea, KY where everything is made in Kentucky. The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea features a wide range of Kentucky's outstanding artisan products in its on-site gallery exhibit and shopping areas. Whether on display in a themed exhibit or in a shop setting, you'll find great artisan works and information about artisans themselves and the materials they use to create their work. At the Center, you'll find superbly crafted glass, pottery, woodworking, metal work, paper, jewelry, specialty foods, music and books-works by over 650 Kentucky artisans living all across the Commonwealth. Have lunch on your own in their cafe. A Step-on guide will take us on a guided Tour of Berea, KY that will include Berea College and the City's cultural districts, a stop at the Log House Craft Gallery, and a tour of the Old Town Artisans' Village. You will enjoy a class with a Master Artist at Barnwood Birdhouses & Basket Making. You will use barn wood, willow branches and a KY license plate to build a home for their "Feathered friends" or to use as a decorative piece inside or out. Check into your Berea, KY, the Fairfield Inn for a two night stay. Dinner is included tonight in the Boone Hall Dining Room, that embraces southern hospitality. After dinner, you will be entertained with a private performance by the Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble (as available). The students here at Berea College have been showcasing their talent with fun, lively performances for many years. They have toured throughout the eastern US, Ireland and Japan. This evening they will provide our group with a unique Kentucky musical experience Dav 3 Friday. June 22 Hotel deluxe continental then onto the Creation Museum with its state-of-the-art exhibits that allow you to seemingly walk into biblical history. Learn how the Bible, the history book of the universe, provides the starting point for science. Explore the stunning interpretation of Adam and Eve's Garden of Eden. Then visit the Tower of Babel and finish your tour by watching the theater production, "The Last Adam". Lunch on your own at their Noah Cafe. Dinner tonight is at the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Berea then onto Renfro Valley for the Friday Night Show with its Tribute to the Legends. You will enjoy an assortment of Old-Time and Traditional Country music, Cowboy Western music, Western Swing, Bluegrass and Love Ballads. Day 4 Saturday, June 23 Enjoy the hotel deluxe continental before loading your bus and departing for The Ark Encounter which offers an experience like no other. From the moment you tum the comer and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the petting zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you'll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. This marvel of engineering is seven stories tall and is a football field and a half long. It is the largest timber frame structure in the world. Get ready to experience close-up encounters with stunning animals. Some life-like recreations from Noah's day and many living-and-breathing animals from today. Lunch is on your own, at Emzara's Kitchen located on the grounds. We will continue to

Beckley, WV and overnight at the Country Inn and Suites. Dinner is at the local Cracker Barrel. Day 5 Sunday. June 24 Deluxe continental before departing for home.

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Thursday 9/14, 10/12, 11/09, 12/07

Mgm CASINO National Harbor MD

Cost: $52 pp MGM is a luxury resort, retail, dining, entertainment and gaming experience just minutes from Washington D.C on the banks of the Potomac River’ Being the largest gaming floor in the area means lots of options. Our tour is enhanced by a ferry ride from Alexandria, VA across the Potomac River to The MGM as well as a $10.00 credit for lunch at the ‘Shake Shack’. We will enjoy a four hour visit. We will depart Manassas at 8:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 9:00 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:30 p.m.

Thursday 9/21, 10/5, 11/16, 12/28

HOLLYWOOD CASINO Charles Town, WV

Cost: $35 pp From Charles Town Slots to BROADWAY CASINO, 5,032 gaming machines are featured along with 112 table and poker games. There are six restaurants and a food court. You will have four hours and a rebate of $20 to test your luck. Lunch is on your own. We will depart Woodbridge at 8:45 a.m. and Manassas at 9:30 a.m. Return time is approximately 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 9/28, 10/12, 11/30, 12/14

MD LIVE CASINO Arundel, MD Cost: $35 pp

Located at Arundel Mills Mall, this casino spans twelve acres and includes 4,750 slot machines and electronic table games, acclaimed restaurants, and of course, the mall for first class shopping. It is one of the largest gaming, retail and entertainment destinations in the country. Come along to enjoy so much at one destination. You will have four hours and a

rebate of $20 to test your luck. We will depart Manassas at 8:00 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:45 a.m. Return time is approximately 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 24 Fall foliage frolic

Featuring Rocky gap casino & the western

scenic Maryland railroad1

CUMBERLAND, MD Cost: $121 pp

We have a super full day in store for you as we travel to Western Maryland to enjoy the beautiful fall colors dotting the landscape. We are going directly to Rocky Gap Casino for a four hours visit testing Lady Luck. Whether you’re here to play video poker, slots or table games, Rocky Gap Casino Resort is your best bet. You will receive a $30 rebate to spend during our stay. A voucher good for a buffet breakfast is included. The buffet opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 12 noon. We will then board our coach .for the short ride to Cumberland where we will board the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad round trip excursion climbing high into the Allegheny Mountains to downtown Frostburg for an exciting mix of mountain scenery and rich transportation history. We will depart Manassas at 7:15 a.m. and Woodbridge at 800 a.m. Return time is approximately 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 12 Dover downs CASINO

OH WHAT A NIGHT! THE MUSICL TRIBUTE TO

FRANKIE VALLE & THE FOUR SEASONS

Dover, Delaware Cost: $76 pp

At the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, we will enjoy a fantastic lunch buffet followed by the matinee show Oh What A Night! A Musical Tribute to Franki Valle and The Four Seasons. Tour includes a buffet lunch and show. We will depart Manassas at 7:30 a.m. and Woodbridge at 8:15 a.m. Arrival time back is approximately 6:30 p.m.

TOUR NOTES Month Destination Cost Paid Date

SEPTEMBER 1 Mt. Vernon Cruise and Home $71 10 Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies $72 13 Sawyer’s present Harriet Tubman $112 16 Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers $77

17-23 Trains Across the Mountains $1351/$1015 24-30 Trains Across The Mountains $1351/$1015

OCTOBER

1 Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates $52 3-4 Mystery Fall Foliage $404/$324 7 Penn’s Cave $97 9 Crab Pickin’Tour $101 11 Sight & Sound presents Jonah $134 15 Dandy Brunch Cruise $98 18 Riverside present On Golden Pond $93 19 Tea Time at 202 Dover $66 21 Ford’s Theatre’s Death of a Salesman $72

21-27 Way Down Yonder in New Orleans $1568/$1135 31 US Naval Academy $99

NOVEMBER 2 Christmas Shoppers Special $38 4 Nationals presents Mean Girls $147 8 AMC’s 2017 Christmas Spectacular $108 10 Blind Boys of Alabama $60 12 Olney Theatre presents Annie $82 15 Arena Stage’s The Pajama Game $94 18 Historic Christ Church Ham & Oyster Dinner $30 19 Ford’sTheatre presents A Christmas Carol $93 21 Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular $198 23 Toby’s presents Miracle on 34th Street $63 25 Christmas at Winterthur $96

27-29 Christmas at Asheville $739/$569 30 PA Opry Christmas Show $86

DECEMBER 1 Christmas at Longwood Gardens $138 2 US Army Band Christmas Concert $34 6 Riverside’s Christmas Spectacular $93

10 Two Shows One Day NYC $233 12 Ginter Gardens Illumination $86 14 Sight & Sound’s Miracle of Christmas $140 16 US Navy Band Christmas Concert $34 17 GMU presents The Vienna Boys Choir $66 18 Tea & Christmas at Strathmore $59

30-1/1 New Year’s Mystery Trip $564/$464

JANUARY 7 Kennedy Center presents An American In Paris $128 13 Signature Theatre presents Crazy for You $142 16 Museum of the Bible $60 18 US Holocaust Museum $38

Month Destination Cost Paid Date FEBRUARY

9 AMT presents Riverdance $143 17 National presents Something Rotten $141 24 Altria Theatre presents Cabaret $134 28 Riverside Theatre presents Momma Mia $72

MARCH 3 GMU presents Baskerville $65 5 Philadelphia International Flower Show $95 7 Strathmore presents The Chieftans $80 31 Altria Theatre presents Dirty Dancing $134

APRIL 3 Cherry Blossom Lunch Cruise on the Dandy $81

6-8 Outlaws, Angels & The Wheeling Jamboree $671/$567 11 Riverside’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame $92 14 GMU presents The Mountaintop $70 28 Altria Theatre presents Rent $134 29 Shenandoah Music’s The Merry Widow $52

MAY 20-26 Return to Branson $1419$1111

+ JUNE

5 National Cathedral Garden Tour & Tea $67 6 National Cathedral Garden Tour & Tea $67

20-24 Appalachia & the Ark $1144/$854

Tours by Quality DATES Destination Cost Paid Date

9/21,10/5,11/16,12/28 Hollywood Casino $35 9/28,10/12,11/30,12/14 MD Live Casino $35 9/14,10/12,11/09,12/7 MGM Casino $52

9/24 Rocky Gap Casino $121 4/12 Dover Downs Oh What A Night $76