Spring/Summer - City of Crystal

55+ ActivitiesCOMMUNITY TRIPSTERSCome and enjoy these day trips with friends, or join us by yourself and make new friends! This program series is sponsored with theCities of Brooklyn Center and New Hope with pick-ups in each city. The cost of each trip is all-inclusive for the entire day includingtransportation, escort, tax and gratuity unless otherwise indicated. You may begin registration immediately for these trips, and be sureyou pay attention to the deadlines, space permitting!GOLDEN STRINGS ATLAFAYETTE CLUBTuesday, April 12On a hilltop overlooking Lake Minnetonka, the original buildingwith over 1,000 rooms was a creation of James J. Hill. Lunchwill be a Chicken Florentine meal. Following lunch, you will beentertained by the famous Golden Strings! Under the directionof Clifford Brunzell, they play music ranging from the classics topops, from romance to jazz. Register by March 10.Pick-up: 10:00 am Return: 3:30 pmFee: $60“NIFTY FIFTY” DAY ATST. CROIX CASINO!Session 1: Wednesday, April 20Session 2: Wednesday, June 29If you’re 50 or older and have a TLC card youcan be one of the “nifty-fifty” with extra perksfor the day! The “nifty fifty” will receive$5 EXTRA cash, may purchase a hotdogat the sandwich stand for 50¢ and areeligible for the $50 cash drawing at Noon.In addition to the “nifty fifty” bonus for TLCmembers, you will receive $5 to spend at thecasino. Bring your friends, as a minimum of 40 people are neededfor this trip. If you don’t have a TLC card and would like one, tellus when you register. We’ll send the info to the casino and yourcard will be waiting for you. Fee includes motor coach, $5.00 tospend, escort and “Nifty Fifty” bonus as described above. Session1 register by April 11. Session 2 register by June 20.Pick-up: 8:45 am Return: 5:15 pmFee: $6ART AND SOULTuesday, May 17Our first stop will be at The Minneapolis Culinary Arts campus inMinneapolis for a special lunch served by the students and staff.The first tour of the afternoon will be of the Museum of Russian Artin South Minneapolis. A docent will reveal a spectacular museumthat showcases Soviet-era Russian art. Next will be a guided tour ofSt. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church* in South Minneapolis. The 1957architecture follows a common design developed in ancient Byzantiumthat directs the worshiper into the contemplation of God and itcomplements the ancient Orthodox Liturgy. (*Note: tour subject tochange for last-minute funerals). Register by April 27.Pick-up: 10:30 am Return: 4:15 pmFee: $49TARGET FIELDBEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURTuesday, June 7Experience the magnificenceof Target Field on aunique behind-the-scenestour. Be prepared to walkover two miles on thetour! Learn about thehistory of the Twins andbaseball in Minnesota, the unique background of the TargetField site and how eco-friendly Target Field will be for generationsto come. Viewing areas are subject to change but mayinclude the Twins dugout, Metropolitan Club, Event Suites andDelta SKY360 Legends Club. Visit the Champions Club whereour World Series trophies reside. Walk along Target Plaza to seethe flag pole from Met Stadium. Stand in the Press Box to takein the breathtaking views of Target Field and the Minneapolisskyline. Experience the sweeping views from the Terrace Leveland enjoy the Budweiser Roof Deck and Twins Pub. No videophotography allowed. Conclude the tour at the Majestic ProShop where you will have a few minutes to shop. We will havelunch overlooking the garden patio at Jax Café, a Minneapolislandmark since 1933. Enjoy a chicken and dumplings luncheon.Register by May 23.Pick-up: 10:00 am Return: 3:30 pmFee: $57LUNCH AND LOCK BOAT TOURMonday, July 11A special four-hour cruise on thePaddleford from Harriet Island,up river through Lock and Dam#1 into Minneapolis and back.Lively banjo music and spectacularscenery. Enjoy plenty ofsightseeing and historical narration.Pass through one of America’s deepest locks. Turkey lunchwill be served buffet style. Appreciate the sights and sounds ofthe Mississippi River aboard a modern cruising vessel. The maindeck is air conditioned and accessible. The upper deck is coveredfor an open-air view of the shoreline. The crew will presenta historical narration about how St. Paul began as a river city.It is the practical head of navigation on the Upper MississippiRiver. Register by June 13.Pick-up: 9:45 am Return: 3:45 pmFee: $60CRYSTAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT763-531-005233WWW.CI.CRYSTAL.MN.USWWW.CRYSTALCONNECT.ORG