TRIPSTERS TRAVEL NEWS FEBRUARY JUNE DECEMBER 2017 Happy Valentine s Day 2012 SENIOR TRIPSTERS INC. TIME TO TRAVEL SENIOR TRIPSTERS INC. A NON-PROFIT TRAVEL ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE LAS VEGAS SENIOR CENTER A NON-PROFIT TRAVEL ORGANIZATION 451 EAST BONANZA ROAD, LAS VEGAS NV 89101 LOCATED IN THE LAS VEGAS SENIOR CENTER PH (702) 387-0007/8889 - FAX (702) 387-5559 451 E. Office BONANZA Hours 9:00 RD. am, LAS - 1:00 VEGAS, pm Mon-Fri NV 89101 (702) 387-0007/8889 Office Office Hours Hours 9:00-3:00 9:00-3:00 pm pm Mon-Fri. Mon-Fri. FAX (702) 387-5559 PLEASE Nevada SEE Seller OUR of Travel WEB SITE Registration No. 2004-0106 www.lvseniortripsters.com SENIOR TRIPSTERS MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2017 AT 1:00 PM
MONTHLY MESSAGE TO MY FELLOW TRAVELERS December it s the last month of the calendar year and a time for celebration. But it s also a time for reflection on the year just past and time to plan for the year ahead. The past year has seen many changes for our group. A lot of good friends have left the organization and new friends have joined. We have also made changes in how we do business. With the New Year, we will be making more changes. The ones that affect you are: The cancellation fee will now be $10 instead of the current $7.50. ALL Day Trips will require PAY IN FULL. We have been mostly doing this for the past year at the discretion of the planner. Now we are making it a rule for all planners. Overnight Trips will require a minimum deposit of $50 PLUS any nonrefundable amount (for tickets or prepaid expenses). This is instead of the current $25 minimum. Gift Certificates will be accepted as a down payment. In event of cancellation by the member, the Gift Certificate will NOT be returned. If any cash has been paid in as part of the deposit, the $10 fee will be deducted. If NO cash was deposited, the fee will be waived because the member is losing the Gift Certificate. If Tripsters cancels the trip, the certificate WILL be returned. Gift Certificates will now be denoted as expiring after 1 year. Gift Certificates will have the members name on it and cannot be used by anyone (except the spouse). They will be NON-TRANSFERABLE. Gift Certificates presented at our monthly membership meetings will be given out in $25 denominations instead of $50 because attendance has dropped to about 40-45 per month. We still will give out 4 certificates. An update explaining our NEW refund and payment policy can be found on page four. It is worth cutting it out and keeping it handy I hope you all have a Happy Holiday, no matter what holiday you celebrate and - Remember our goal: Seniors helping Seniors have fun through travel. Sam Pincus Page 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION There is a $25 MINIMUM DEPOSIT per person (until January 2, 2018). For trips costing less than $50, the FULL AMOUNT is to be paid at the time of sign-up. Before submitting a deposit on a trip, please call the Tripsters Office to verify there is space available. This eliminates the need for us to return your check. All final trip payments are Due and Payable NINETY (90) DAYS prior to the trip departure. There may be exceptions. If a trip is sold out, please put your name on the interested list. DON T WAIT - IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE! SPECIAL REQUESTS Let the Office know when you sign up for a trip if you have any special requests, such as: * Handicap Room * Smoking Room * Refrigerator * Ground Floor * One Double Bed * Need a partner to share a room DOOR PRIZE POLICY Once a member wins a gift certificate, they cannot win for the NEXT three meetings. EXAMPLE: If you win at the May meeting, you will be eligible again at the September meeting. Surf our web site: www.lvseniortripsters.com to see new trips being announced BEFORE they are put in the Newsletter. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of our seniors celebrating this month. The Senior Tripsters extend our get well wishes to all members experiencing illness or surgery. We wish you a speedy recovery WANTED Volunteers to keep Senior Tripsters operating smoothly and efficiently! * Trip planners/tour guides * Sign-up desk/telephone * Data entry/computer experience Come in or contact our office at (702) 387-0007 and ask for Sam, Vee or Barbara. Page 3
SENIOR TRIPSTERS, INC. CANCELLATION POLICY BEGINNING 1/2/2018 IF YOU CANCEL ANY TRIP AT ANY TIME AND WE CAN IMMEDIATELY FILL YOUR PLACE FROM OUR STAND-BY LIST, we will charge you a $10 cancellation fee. If you made any payment with a gift certificate, it will NOT be returned to you. ===================================================================================== DAY TRIPS PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP: IF YOU CANCEL MORE THAN 30 DAYS OUT and WE CANNOT FILL YOUR PLACE, we will charge you a $10 cancellation fee (out of any cash you paid) PLUS ANY NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS. If you made any payment with a gift certificate, it will NOT be returned to you. If you only paid by Gift Certificate, the cancellation fee will be waived. IF YOU CANCEL 30 DAYS OUT OR LESS and WE CANNOT FILL YOUR PLACE, any refund will depend upon funds returned to the SENIOR TRIPSTERS, INC., from restaurants and other venues. We will charge you a minimum of a $10 cancellation fee PLUS ANY NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS. If you made any payment with a gift certificate, it will NOT be returned to you. If you only paid by Gift Certificate, the cancellation fee will be waived. Remember that most buses, meals and admission tickets are paid for in advance and most venues will not make refunds. Buses make no allowances for empty seats. ===================================================================================== OVERNIGHT TRIPS MINIMUM $50 DEPOSIT/FINAL PAYMENT DUE 90 DAYS OUT: IF YOU CANCEL MORE THAN 30 DAYS OUT and WE CANNOT FILL YOUR PLACE, we will charge you a $10 cancellation fee PLUS ANY NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS. Your room-mate, if any, will have to find a new room-mate or pay the SINGLE rate. If you made any payment with a gift certificate, it will NOT be returned to you. If you only paid by Gift Certificate, the cancellation fee will be waived. IF YOU CANCEL 30 DAYS OUT OR LESS and WE CANNOT FILL YOUR PLACE, any refund will depend upon funds returned to the SENIOR TRIPSTERS, INC., from hotels, restaurants, and other venues. We will charge you a minimum of a $10 cancellation fee PLUS ANY NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS. If you had a room-mate, we will charge you for YOUR SHARE OF THE ROOM COSTS. If you made any payment with a gift certificate, it will NOT be returned to you. If you only paid by Gift Certificate, the cancellation fee will be waived. Remember that most hotels, buses, meals and admission tickets are paid for in advance and most venues will not make refunds. Buses make no allowances for empty seats. ===================================================================================== IF WE CANCEL A TRIP: The entire amount (including the non-refundable portion) will be refunded to the traveler. We WILL return any gift certificates used as payment. ===================================================================================== When cancelling a trip, FUNDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TRIP TO ANOTHER. ===================================================================================== If a deposit is made on a trip with a TBA price, you have seven (7) working days to cancel that trip (without incurring a cancellation fee) once the actual price is announced. We WILL return any gift certificates used as payment. TOURS through a Travel Agent have their own specific deposit and refund policy which MUST be followed. The Senior Tripsters, Inc., has NO CONTROL over that policy. Gift certificates CANNOT be used as payment. Page 4
T-121 Cowboy Christmas Day Trip Fri Dec 8, 2017 We will travel to Henderson to the FIRELIGHT BARN where we will eat a Bar-B-Que lunch and see a fantastic performance by MAMA S WRANG- LERS. Price $43 pp......................pay IN FULL AT SIGN-UP T-123 Christmas Carol N More Day Trip Sun Dec 17, 2017 Have a scrumptious afternoon meal at Lawry s Prime Rib restaurant including a table-side presentation of Dickens A Christmas Carol! Afterwards, we will visit the Ethel M chocolate factory and see the holiday lights. Last day to cancel is 12/1/2017. Price $120 pp....................pay IN FULL AT SIGN-UP T-122 Rose Parade N More Outside NV Fri Dec 29, 2017 - Mon Jan 1, 2018 We will spend four spectacular days in Southern California culminating with the Rose Parade on New Years Day. The trip includes: visits to the Farmers Market, the Float Barn to see the parade floats being built, Bandfest featuring prize-winning bands that will be in the parade, the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, and a behind the scenes tour of Santa Anita racetrack. We ll also have a private NYE party! Price $999 pp Dbl, $1399 Single................. Deposit $200 V-024 Food Bank 2/01/18 Day Trip Thu Feb 01, 2018 As a community project, we are planning a trip to the Three Square Food Bank. We will provide assistance in packing produce and groceries for needy families in our city. The cost for those who sign up is FREE! Senior Tripsters will pay for the trip including the bus, tip for the driver and lunch at the Main Street Buffet. The trip is limited to 22 members...................total Price is FREE................... Page 5
V-021 Superbowl Cruise Outside NV Sun Feb 4 - Thur Feb 8, 2018 Take a cruise on the Carnival Imagination. Start with Superbowl festivities and watch the Superbowl Game when you board. Then cruise to Catalina Island, Ensenada, Mexico and spend one day at sea. Lunch at Golden Corral on return trip..... Inside cabin...... $490 pp Dbl,.... $695 Single.......... Outside cabin 1... $530 pp Dbl,.... $775 Single.......... Outside cabin 2... $540 pp Dbl,.... $795 Single............. Deposit $175 ($150 NON-REFUNDABLE)....................... Ship gratuities not included......................... Insurance available from AAA - $52 pp......... V-023 Spectrum N More Day Trip Wed Feb 14, 2018 See internationally-acclaimed and award-winning vocal quartet Spectrum perform in their unbelievable tribute to Motown. Seats on the main floor of the Cabaret Jazz in the Smith Center. They were voted Best of Las Vegas Living Legends Award in 2009 and were awarded a star on Las Vegas Walk of Stars in 2012. The look, class, style, choreography, harmonies and costuming are captured as only Spectrum can. Dinner will be at Main Street Station Buffet. Price $79 pp........................ Pay in Full at Sign Up............... ($41 NON-REFUNDABLE)............... V-025 Food Bank 2/21/18 Day Trip Wed Feb 21, 2018 As a community project, we are planning a trip to the Three Square Food Bank. We will provide assistance in packing produce and groceries for needy families in our city. The cost for those who sign up is FREE! Senior Tripsters will pay for the trip including the bus, tip for the driver and lunch at the Main Street Buffet. The trip is limited to 22 members...................total Price is FREE................... V-026 Johnny Mathis N More 2018 Day Trip Fri Feb. 23, 2018 We will have an Italian dinner at Buca Di Beppo, followed by a concert by legendary Johnny Mathis in premium seats at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Price $121 pp.................pay IN FULL AT SIGN-UP...............($80 NON-REFUNDABLE).............. Page 6
V-022 Alpacas N More Day Trip Tue Feb 27, 2018 We will tour a rum distillery where we can see how they make their own rum followed with lunch inside the distillery. After lunch we will visit and tour an alpaca farm and will get up close and personal with alpacas, pet pot belly pig and other friendly animals. You will have a chance to shop at both Locations. Price $55 pp................... PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP V-031 TEN TENORS N More Day Trip Tue Mar 6, 2018 See the TEN TENORS who have won over audiences worldwide with it s vocalists stratospheric voices. Fresh off a successful 20th Anniversary World Tour, the group returns with it s new show, Wish You Were Here, a celebration of epic hits by musical legends lost before their time. Price $83 pp............ Deposit $45 (NON-REFUNDABLE) V-032 Keepers of the Wild Day Trip Mon Mar 26, 2018 We will visit the Power House Visitor s Museum in Kingman AZ and have lunch at Golden Corral, then proceed to Keepers of the Wild Nature Park for a guided tour on a low-step train. Time to browse the gift shop. ALL TIPS INCLUDED. Price $70 pp...................... PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP V-043 Tucson N More Outside NV Tue Apr 3 - Fri Apr 6, 2018 Visit many sites in the Tucson area including a special 4-hour evening tour at Kitts Peak Observatory to view stars, galaxies and planets. We will have a 3-hour step on guide to see Tucson s highlights and will view desert critters and birds at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum with a 1-hour docent led tour. We will see old and new aircraft at the Pima Air museum and visit Queen Creek olive mill for a guided tour and lunch. Price $486 pp Dbl, $641 Single................... Deposit $25 V-044 Las Vegas Distillery Day Trip Wed Apr 11, 2018 Fun afternoon with 1/2 hour tasting of Apple Moonshine, Gin, Whiskey, Rum, and Vodka. Learn and see all the stages of the distilling process for one hour. All tips and lunch included. Price TBA..................... PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP Page 7
V-045 Maloof Estate Day Trip Wed Apr 25, 2018 We will meet at 10:45 at the Gazebo for lunch at Main Street Station. At 12:15 we will board our bus for a 15-minute ride to Uncle Phil Maloof s estate where we will have a 3-hour tour. Price $30..................... PAY IN FULL AT SIGN-UP V-042 Whale Watching Excursion Outside NV Mon Apr 30 - Wed May 2, 2018 We are going to Dana Point for a whale watching adventure on a 95 ft. boat. Visit the San Juan Capistrano Mission, tour the home of Ole Hanson, founder of San Clemente and exhibits and gardens of Casa Romantica. Most meals included. Price $300 pp Dbl, $409 Single..................Deposit $25 V-053 Black Canyon Rafting Day Trip Wed May 23, 2018 Smooth rafting down the Colorado River from the base of Hoover Dam. See sightings of Bighorn Sheep, Osprey and more. View hot springs, volcanic rock formation and enjoy a nice box lunch (included)!! (Senior Pass required, formerly Golden Age Pass) Price $97.................................. Deposit $25 V-061 Hamilton N More Day Trip Sun June 24, 2018 We will have Sunday brunch at the Main Street Station buffet then see the smash hit musical HAMILTON in premium seats at the Smith Center. SOLD OUT!! Waiting list only. We will not know full price until 2018. Price TBA.........Deposit $100 ($80 NON-REFUNDABLE)........... If tickets cannot be secured, full refund............... Page 8
V-071 Pageant N More 2018 Day Trip Tue July 24 -Thu July 26, 2018 See the newest edition of the Pageant of the Masters show (where beautiful works of art come to life) in premium LOGE seating in beautiful Laguna Beach. In the 2018 show, UNDER THE SUN, theatrical magic, live music and light-hearted storytelling will honor Laguna s own and other artistic pioneers from around the world who left their studios in search of new inspiration. There ll also be no shortage of fun and surprises as the Pageant acknowledges two local milestones: the 85th anniversary of living pictures at the Festival of the Arts and the 100th Anniversary of Laguna Art Museum. You won t want to miss this exciting salute to a world of art that lives and breathes beneath the stars in the Pageant s beautiful amphitheater. Includes dinner at the Pageant. We will also take a Newport Harbor cruise to see homes of the rich and famous and the harbor seals. Following that we will have lunch at the harbor. We will also have dinner on the first night at the Chart House overlooking the sea at Dana Point. On the way back to Las Vegas, we will take a tour of an awardwinning winery and have an included lunch. Price TBA..................................Deposit $100................ ($70 NON-REFUNDABLE).............. V-101 Panama Canal N More Outside NV Sun Oct 7 - Thu Oct 18 2018 Join Sam and Linda for 12 days/11nights on the Caribbean Princess. Leave Ft. Lauderdale; stop at Cayman Islands; Cartagena, Columbia; thru Panama Canal to Gatun Lake; then stop at Colon, Panama; Limon, Costa Rica; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Price includes air, cruise, dinner and hotel in Ft. Lauderdale and bus between Main Street Station and McCarran.... Inside cabin......$2798 pp Dbl,....$4262 Single......... Outside Balcony.. $3448 pp Dbl,... $5562 Single......... Deposit..........$500 pp Dbl,.....$1000 Single......... Insurance Available...... Credit Cards Accepted...... Price includes EVERYTHING EXCEPT shore excursions and gratuities. Recommended gratuity is $148.50 pp for ship crew. Page 9
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SENIOR TRIPSTERS, INC. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FORM 451 E. BONANZA RD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89101 PHONE (702) 387-0007 Information below is to be filled in by person applying for New Membership, Renewal of Membership, Information Change PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION * REQUIRED INFORMATION ON FORM New Membership Renewal Information Change (Please list what changed in Notes) NOTE: MEMBERSHIP PRICE IS PER PERSON 1 Year $7.00 3 Years $20.00 5 Years $25.00 * AKA NAME- (LAST NAME) (FIRST NAME) (AKA NAME-NICK NAME OR PREFERED) (PLEASE USE YOUR LEGAL NAME FOR TRIPS. REQUIRED BY HOMELAND SECURITY) * AKA NAME- (SPOUSE LAST NAME IF SIGNING UP) (FIRST NAME) (AKA NAME- NICK NAME OR PREFERED) * * (STREET ADDRESS) (SPACE# OR APT #) (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE) *Phone # ( ) *Cell phone # ( ) *Gender: Male Female * 50 years or older YES NO CURRENT MEMBER NO. MEMBERSHIP EXPIRATION DATE IS ON YOUR ADDRESS LABEL NOTES: *Paper was received in the office by: Date Entered in computer by Date Computer check for trips (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) FAO-MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FORM 03-17 SINGLE FORM NL - - - - - CUT HERE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CUT HERE- - - - REMINDER When making payments by check, please make sure the check is made out to SENIORS TRIPSTERS, INC. SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE TRIPSTERS Where would you like to go? We are always open to suggestions to places that we have not traveled to. If you have a place and/or special event in mind. Please Contact Senior Tripsters at 702-387-0007 OR send the Information to 451 E. Bonanza, Las Vegas NV 89101 or email to: srtripstersinc@embarqmail.com. Page 11
PLACE SENIOR TRIPSTERS INC. 451 EAST BONANZA ROAD LAS VEGAS NV 89101 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAS VEGAS, NV PERMIT # 593 PLACE SEAL SEAL HERE PLEASE CHECK THE MAILING LABEL FOR EXPIRATION DATE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE ADDRESS LABEL HERE PLACE SEAL HERE FOLD LINE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CHRISTMAS 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 CAROL N MORE ROSE PARADE N MORE December 2017 TRIPSTERS MEETING NEWSLETTER COWBOY CHRISTMAS ROSE PARADE N MORE