Spring/Summer 2019 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

MYSTERY LUNCH & BEYOND Bring a few of your friends and enjoy the mystery of the unknown social lunch destination. Where we will go, no one knows. Hint: Outside of Scott/Carver County. Lunch on your own. Trip Pace: Light

CARLSON LLOVABLE LLAMAS TOUR Arrive at Carlson’s Llovable Llama Farm in rural Carver County. Their mission is to raise gentle, friendly llamas. Since they are highly alert and curious, they make excellent guards of sheep and other pasture animals. You will see the baby llamas and hear about individual adults. Taking llamas for a walk on the path is optional. They have yarn for sale and other items made from llama fiber. Leave the llama farm and stop at Lola’s Lakehouse Restaurant to wash up, enjoy the soup and sandwich special of the day and enjoy the view of Lake Waconia. Trip Pace: Light to Moderate SMARTLINK TRAVEL TRAINER Still trying to understand public transportation? Now is the time to learn as this trip is to familiarize participants with riding public transportation. We will meet at and take the bus from the Marschall Road Transit Center to the Mall of America. We will then transfer to the Blue Line (light rail) to downtown Minneapolis. We will take a walk across the Stone Arch Bridge and enjoy lunch at one of the St. Anthony & Main restaurants. Trip Pace: Extensive Marschall Road Transit Station, 1615Weston Court Day Dates Time Cost Code Day Dates Time Cost Code Wed June 5 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $43 (includes ticket, lunch and transportation) ST 605 Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 22 MINNESOTA INSTITUTE OF ART (MIA) As one of the largest arts educators in Minnesota, MIA inspires wonder through the power of art. MIA has seven curatorial areas: Arts of Africa & the Americas; Contemporary Art; Decorative Arts, Textiles & Sculpture; Asian Art; Paintings; Photography and New Media; and Prints and Drawings. Due to how large MIA is, we will be given a one- hour guided tour of its most popular collections with extra time for a self-guided tour. Then off to Calhoun Square for lunch at Famous Dave’s. (Lunch on your own). Trip Pace: Extensive Tues June 11 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $2 (65+) or $5 (64 and under) Pay at transit station upon arrival ST 611 Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 4

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

April 18

ST 418

$12 (includes transportation)

Thurs

June 20

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

ST 620

Aug. 15

ST 815

Registration deadline: One week prior to event

FLYOVER AMERICA FlyOver America is a truly unforgettable experience. Using the latest virtual flight ride technology and special effects such as wind, scents, mist and moving seats, it will feel like you’re really flying. Be wowed as you soar over America’s most iconic landscapes during the 10-minute ride. After the ride, we take a short walk to the Radisson Blu for lunch. Trip Pace: Moderate

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

$42 (includes ticket, lunch and transportation)

Wed May 8 ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

ST 508

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 24

MINNESOTA AIR NATIONAL GUARD The Minnesota Air National Guard Museum is home to historically significant aircraft and ancillary artifacts, historical documents, photographs and one of the largest displays of military aircraft in the five-state area. We will tour the museum’s 21-aircraft display (fighters, cargo planes, helicopters and utility aircraft used by the US military from pre-WWII to present day) and the hangars (displays of ejections seats, flight simulators, jet and piston engines, plus weaponry fromWWI to present day). Required upon registration: Full name, birthdate and a copy of a photo ID sealed in an envelope for Carla. Trip Pace: Moderate- Extensive

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

$30 (includes transportation)

Wed May 22

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

ST 522

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 8

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

$44 (includes ticket, transportation)

Tues June 18

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

ST 618

MINNESOTA TWINS VS. TAMPA BAY RAYS Take me out to the ballpark! Cheer on the Minnesota Twins to victory as they battle the Tampa Bay Rays. Game starts at 12:10 p.m. Treats and beverages on your own. We will board bus at 4 p.m. Trip Pace: Light to Moderate

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 4

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

$55 (includes ticket and transportation)

Thurs June 27 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ST 627

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 5

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Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department Activities Brochure Spring-Summer 2019