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604.501.5100   FALL 2016
Arts &General Interest
Mount Baker (USA)
Mount Baker has amazing views and on clear days visitors
are treated to 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan, lakes
and glaciers. Take an escorted 1/2 mile walk at Picture
Lake displaying Mount Shuksan’s spectacular reflection
and an escorted 2-mile loop walk around the Bagley Lakes.
This tour includes lunch at Milano’s Restaurant on the
scenic Mount Baker Highway, bottled water and trail snack
bar. Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4486998 Thursday, September 1
GUILDFORD Depart 7:45am Return 7:45pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 8:00am Return 7:30pm
NEWTON Depart 8:30am Return 7:00pm
Harrison Lake Cruise
Enjoy a two hour wildlife sightseeing cruise on Harrison
Lake aboard a yacht boasting a large open upper deck
area that is perfect for taking pictures, viewing wildlife and
scenery and a lower deck with all the comforts of home.
This tour includes lunch, refreshments at Green Point and
one hour free time to explore Harrison Hot Springs’ sandy
beaches and eclectic shops and stores. Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $134/Member $129
4481525 Monday, September 12
CLOVERDALE Depart 8:30am Return 5:45pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 8:45am Return 5:30pm
SOUTH Depart 8:00am Return 6:15pm
Chihuly Garden and Glass (USA)
Located at Seattle Center, Chihuly Garden and Glass
includes an Exhibition Hall, the centerpiece Glasshouse
and a lush garden offering visitors a comprehensive look
at artist Dale Chihuly’s significant series of work. Tour
includes admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass and dinner
at the Outback Steakhouse in Burlington. Lunch is on your
own with various options in Seattle Centre. Activity Level:
Easy
1 session Non Member $134/Member $129
4481526 Wednesday, October 12
CLOVERDALE Depart 8:30am Return 8:45pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 8:15am Return 9:00pm
SOUTH Depart 9:00am Return 8:15pm
Boeing Factory Tour + Amtrak
(USA)
Enjoy a scenic waterview ride on the comfortable Amtrak
train from Bellingham to Everett, then tour the largest
building in the world by volume ~ The Boeing Company.
On the guided Boeing Factory Tour you’ll see airplanes in
various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline
customers around the world. Includes buffet lunch at the
Golden Corral. Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $134/Member $129
4486999 Wednesday, October 19
GUILDFORD Depart 6:00am Return 5:45pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 6:15am Return 5:30pm
NEWTON Depart 6:45am Return 5:00pm
4481527 Wednesday, November 9
FLEETWOOD Depart 6:00am Return 5:30pm
CLOVERDALE Depart 6:15am Return 5:45pm
SOUTH Depart 6:45am Return 5:15pm
Bizarre Bazaar (Whistler)
Whistler Arts Council presents Bizarre Bazaar, a vibrant
community event that includes live music, a silent auction,
dance and food at the Whistler Conference Center. With
over 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor, Lower
Mainland and beyond, this craft fair features a wide array
of ceramics, clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, jewelry,
candles and aromatherapy products as well as Christmas
decorations. Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $74/Member $69
4487000 Sunday, November 27
NEWTON Depart 7:45am Return 5:45pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 8:15am Return 5:15pm
GUILDFORD Depart 8:30am Return 5:00pm
VSO & Choir Traditional
Christmas + VanDusen Garden’s
Festival of Lights
The Lower Mainland’s most beloved Christmas music
Holiday Tradition! The VSO and Choir together with the
amazing acoustics at St. Andrews Wesley Church truly
produces Christmas magic. Following the performance
visit VanDusen Garden’s Festival of Lights bringing
Christmas fantasy to life with 1.4 million bulbs. No meals
or refreshments included with this tour. Dinner is available
for purchase at VanDusen Garden’s Truffles Cafe. Activity
Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $114/Member $109
4487033 Saturday, December 10
NEWTON Depart 1:45pm Return 9:15pm
CHUCK BAILEY Depart 2:15pm Return 9:00pm
GUILDFORD Depart 2:30pm Return 8:45pm
Vancouver Christmas Lights
Tour with Train
A holiday tradition! See all the major light displays in
Vancouver and catch the festive spirit on the magical
Christmas Train in Stanley Park. Includes delicious hot
cocoa and treat at Tim Horton’s.
1 session Non Member $64/Member $59
4481528 Wednesday December 14
CLOVERDALE Depart 3:15pm Return 9:45pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 3:00pm Return 9:30pm
SOUTH Depart 3:45pm Return 10:15pm
VanDusen Festival of Lights +
Christmas Market
The ambitious renovation of the VanDusen Garden’s
Festival of Lights brings Christmas fantasy to life with 1.4
million bulbs, nightly appearances by Santa and his elves
and community choir concerts! Before night fall visit
the Vancouver Christmas Market in the Plaza at Queen
Elizabeth Theatre and ride the only Christmas Carousel in
Vancouver. No meals or refreshments included with this
tour. Dinner is available for purchase at the VanDusen
Garden’s Truffles Cafe. Activity Level: Easy
1 session Non Member $74/Member $69
4481529 Monday, December 19
CLOVERDALE Depart 1:45pm Return 8:15pm
FLEETWOOD Depart 2:00pm Return 8:30pm
SOUTH Depart 1:15pm Return 7:45pm
Bus Trips
Brought to you by Enjoy Tour & Travel
Day long bus trips that offer a variety
of locations and experiences.
Site-specific or City-Wide Seniors
Membership required to receive the
member price.
TRIPS TO USA: Boeing Factory + Amtrak,
Chihuly Garden & Glass, Mount Baker
A valid Canadian passport, Nexus-pass, chip-enhanced
driver’s license or chip-enhanced BCID is required to
cross US border. Participant is responsible for own
medical insurance and to ensure they have proper
documentation for crossing both the US and Canadian
borders. Anyone with a non-Canadian passport may have
to purchase a Visa to enter the USA for the day or to
re-enter Canada.
Focus on Seniors Forums
The Forums were initiated in 2008 with the focus
of preventing and responding to elder abuse. As
part of a series for seniors and their caregivers, the
forums raise awareness of issues impacting seniors,
as well as provide valuable information about legal,
safety, and support resources available to seniors
and their caregivers in Surrey. Adult family members
are welcome to attend. The Forums are offered in
various languages throughout Surrey.
Caregiver Workshops
These workshops, presented by Seniors Come Share
Society, focus on refreshing your spirit, validating
your efforts, and assisting you in your journey as a
caregiver. Specific topics vary by workshop, but
may include: “The Do’s and Don’ts of Dementia”,
“Educate Yourself: It May Not Be Dementia”, and
“Remaining Healthy and Successful While Caring for
Another”, among others. Come share your wisdom
and make connections with others in a similar role.
Seniors, caregivers, and families are all welcome to
attend these sessions, as valuable information will be
provided.
A Roof Over My Head Sessions
These sessions are offered in collaboration with
agencies and organizations that provide seniors with
information that includes, but is not limited to: safety
in your home, fire prevention, home care, assisted
living and facility care, Home is Best Program, and
Home Service Line. Housing information for seniors
and caregivers is provided.
Mobile Outreach
These ‘mini mobile information sessions’ provide an
integrated approach to the delivery of resources and
services to seniors within various neighbourhoods
in Surrey. The mobile outreach program increases
awareness of services and resources available to
prevent isolation and abuse. Each session consists
of one or more Seniors Advisory and Accessibility
Committee members’ presentations, totalling 45
minutes to 2 hours in length. Subjects may include,
but are not limited to, elder abuse, personal safety,
and housing/transportation issues.
Transportation and Mobility
Symposium(s)
These symposiums provide information, resources
and workshops focusing on four key areas,
Supporting older drivers
Providing education on how to use transit,
including regional HandyDART door-to-door
service
Encouraging and supporting cycling, walking,
and wheeling to neighbourhood destinations
Raising awareness of scooter safety
*The dates and locations of these forums,
programs and workshops are posted at
and are advertised
in local newspapers and at City recreation
facilities.
** All sessions require pre-registration