Senior Center Trips

            FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEB              1      "GROUNDHOGS DAY"
FEB               9      DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLE
FEB             20      PRESIDENTS DAY (NO MAIL)
FEB             13      FOOT CARE @ SENIOR CENTER (9-11AM)
FEB             23      DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLE


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            INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 2012 - Panama and Africa Trip Preview begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Atkinson Senior Center. Our Panama trip departs Nov. 2012 and our South Africa tour departs April 2013. Come get all your questions answered, watch a color slide show and meet with a Collette Vacations representative. The previews along with the brochures are free. No reservations needed to attend.

Wednesday, February 8th 2012 “Mardi Gras”Come join us for a fun time on Wednesday at 1pm. We are offering Bingo, Blackjack, Wii Bowling and much more. We will also have lots of snacks and necklaces for the occasion. Please wear sparkly clothes as this adds to the fun. Cost for the event is $4.00 and includes cash prizes, and snacks. You must sign up by Feb. 3^rd to attend this event. Call (920) 563-7773 to make your reservation.

Wednesday, Feb. 8th 2012 – Knee Pain Peter Rahn, from the Sport and Spine Clinic will be at the Fort Atkinson Senior Center to discuss reasons for knee pain and physical therapy that might help reduce it. The discussions are free and no preregistration is needed.

Wednesday, February 15th 2012 beginning at 9:30 am is our “Heart Health Wellness Presentation.” Katy O’Brien, RN will be giving an informative talk. She will discuss:
**The connection between heart disease and inflammation.
**The Standard American Diet and the risk to our healthy children and heart disease.
** How antioxidants protect us from Heart Disease cancer, diabetes and more.
** Epigenetics: Your genes are not in control – You are!

This is a free program sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Senior Center.

Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 2012 – Hip Pain Peter Rahn, from the Sport and Spine Clinic will be at the Fort Atkinson Senior Center at 10am to discuss reasons for hip pain and physical therapy that might help reduce it. The discussions are free and no preregistration is needed.

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Text Box: BE MY VALENTINE DINNER
TUESDAY, FEB. 14TH

BRING A FRIEND OR “SWEETHEART” TO SENIOR DINING!

On Tuesday, February 14, Donna Gnabasik, the Senior Dining Program Manager would like to extend an invitation to you to bring a guest to lunch that day. The Aging & Disability Resource Center will cover your guests donation as our way of saying “Thank you for joining us, we hope to see you again soon!”

Please call 563-7773 between 10:00am – 12:00 noon by Thursday, February 9^th to make a reservation.

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"COMMUNITY CRUISE NIGHTS"
9TH YEAR!
JONES PARK

Entry is FREE!!!
5:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday - May 15, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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EXCITING 2012 SHOWS
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FIRESIDE 2012

2012 Fireside Schedules are now available.
STOP AT THE FORT ATKINSON OR WHITEWATER SENIOR CENTER TO
PICK UP A 2011 SCHEDULE AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS.
COST: $ 66.00
PAYABLE TO: FORT ATKINSON AREA SENIOR CENTER
ALL PERFORMANCES 10:30 A.M.

FIRESIDE 2012
(www.firesidetheater.com)

April 25, 2012 "9 to 5 the Musical" Resv/Payment Deadline 3/21/12

Take a hit movie comedy. Add the wonderful music of the one and only Dolly Parton and you have a musical comedy to delight and thrill audiences young and old. Direct from Broadway and the 1^st National Tour, The Fireside is proud to be the first professional theatre in the state to produce the smash hit musical 9 TO 5. It’s a madcap tale about three talented and resourceful women who declare war on their tyrannical boss. What ensues is a fast moving, hilarious romp filled with great songs, lively dances, and nonstop fun. Be among the first to see this Broadway blockbuster at The Fireside.

2012 Exciting Trips

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM

“CLEOPATRA EXHIBIT”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012

Cleopatra: the search for the Last Queen of Egypt features nearly 150 artifacts from Cleopatra’s time and helps visitors experience the present-day search for the elusive queen, which extends from the sands of Egypt to the depths of the Bay of Aboukir near Alexandria. Lunch is on your own in the cafeteria or preorder a box lunch for $12.00.

Fee: $52.00 (includes transportation, Museum entrance, IMAX, and Cleopatra exhibit with audio) or

Fee: $64.00 includes above and a box lunch

Make Checks payable to: City of Whitewater
Reservations/payments due by Feb. 14, 2012.

Departs:         Fort Kmart at 8:00 a.m.
                        Whitewater at 8:30 a.m.

Return(approx.) Whitewater 5:30 p.m.
                              Fort Kmart 6 p.m.

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FOXWOOD & NEWPORT

MAY 18-26, 2012

$825 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

($75.00 due upon signing up.
Final payment Due: 3/12/2012)

9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS

Incredible Price Includes:

Ø Motorcoach transportation

Ø 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Two Trees Inn at Foxwoods Resort

Ø 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners

Ø Visit inside a Manson in Newport

Ø Visit to the Mohegan Sun Casino Resort

Ø Guided Tour of Newport

Ø Visit to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center

Ø And much more

Departure: Kmart, 1309 N. High Street, Fort Atkinson, WI @ 8:00 a.m.

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COLORADO AND THE ROCK MOUNTAINS

SEPT 29 – Oct. 7, 2012

$749 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

($75.00 due upon signing up. Final payment Due: 3/12/2012)

9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS

Incredible Price Includes:

Ø Motorcoach transportation

Ø 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in scenic Colorado

Ø 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners

Ø Tour of the Garden of the Gods

Ø Visit to the United States Air Force Academy

Ø See Colorado’s “Natural Wonder” – the Royal Gorge

Ø Visit Historic Manitou Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak

Ø Guided tour of Colorado Springs

Ø Visit the U.S. Olympic Training Center

Ø And much more

Departure: Kmart, 1309 N. High Street, Fort Atkinson, WI @ 8:00

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EXPLORING PANAMA

NOVEMBER 8-14, 2012

$2049 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

(Trip preview February 1, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m.)

7 DAYS * 8 MEALS: 6 BREAKFASTS 2 DINNERS

Incredible Price Includes:

Round Trip Air from OHare Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $110 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers.
Not Incredible Price Includes:

Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $175 per person.

Ø Ride the historic Panama Canal Railway from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Ø Watch ships traverse the Miraflores Locks and learn about this engineering marvel at the Visitor Center.

Ø Enjoy three relaxing nights in a deluxe river view room – complete with balcony and hammock – at Famboa Rainforest Resort.

Ø Try your own steps at a salsa dance lesson and learn about Panamanian folklore music.

Ø Learn about tropical ecosystems during a special visit to the Smithsonian Galeta Marine Laboratory.

Stop in at the Fort Atkinson Area Senior Center for a brochure for more information.

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2013 Exciting Trips

SOUTH AFRICA

APRIL 4-16, 2013

$5349 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

(Trip preview February 1, 2012 @ 1:00 p.m.)

13 DAYS * 20 MEALS: 11 BREAKFASTS 4 LUNCHES 5 DINNERS

Incredible Price Includes:

Round Trip Air from OHare Intl Airport, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $150 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers.

Not Incredible Price Includes:

Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $260 per person.

Highlights:

Ø Johannesburg

Ø Soweto

Ø Panoramic Route

Ø Kruger National park

Ø Safari Game Drive

Ø Garden Route

Ø Knysna

Ø Featherbed Nature Reserve

Ø Ostrich Farm Visit

Ø Winery Tour

Ø Cape Town

Ø Table Mountain

Stop in at the Fort Atkinson Area Senior Center for a brochure for more information.

Contact Marie Hathaway @ 563-7773 for more information and reservations.

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SENIORS LOVE TO TRAVEL BUT DO NOT NECESSARILY LIKE TO DO THE DRIVING ANYMORE. WE ARE PLEASED TO DO THAT SERVICE FOR YOU WITH OUR VARIED TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. COACH TRIPS MOST OF THE TIME REQUIRE 30 PASSENGERS IN ORDER TO TRAVEL. HOWEVER THE COMPANIES I HAVE SELECTED ARE WILLING TO WORK WITH US IN FINDING A WORKABLE SOLUTION IF OUR NUMBERS ARE UNDER 30. FOR OUR TRIPS WHERE WE FLY NO MINIMUMS ARE REQUIRED.

STOP AT THE FORT ATKINSON AREA SENIOR CENTER AT 307 ROBERT STREET AND PICK UP A FLYER ON ANY OF THESE TRIPS. PACK THAT SUITCASE AND LET'S GO TRAVELING.