Trips and Tours

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Age: 18+

4th Mon Jan 24-Oct 24 6:30-8 pm FREE

ACTIVE ADULT TRIP LOTTERY PROCESS (RESIDENTS ONLY)

Active Adult trips will go through the lottery process in B-REx. Register online (B-REx.com), by phone or in person at the Paul Derda Recreation Center or the Broomfield Community Center between 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 11. The lottery will take place on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. During the lottery process, patrons will not be charged. B-REx will randomly pick lottery registered patrons for each trip and those patrons that are not picked will be put on a waitlist. Patrons will be notified if they have been selected for trips and at that time payment will be due. Once the lottery has ended, any trips that are available will be up for grabs through the normal registration process. For more information, call 303.464.5536.

ACTIVE ADULT TRIP EXERTION LEVEL

This is a generalization for the trips.

Trip exertion chart:

1: easy, mostly sitting 2: easy, mostly sitting with some walking 3: moderate, some walking, possible stairs 4: moderate to high, lots of walking, outside stairs, elevation 5: high, long day, lots of walking, stairs, elevation

For Active Adult Day Trip Cancellation and Refund Policy, visit Broomfield.org/RecPolicies.

BLACKHAWK CASINO TRIP (BLACKHAWK) (3)

Experience Blackhawk casinos by playing exciting casino games, enjoying the scenery or the delicious food. Bus will drop off and pick up in the middle of the strip at Bally’s Casino. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Three business days prior to trip date.

Age: 55+

Fri Sep 2 BCC 9 am-3 pm $15/$17 346441-A Fri Oct 7 BCC 9 am-3 pm $15/$17 346441-B Fri Nov 5 BCC 9 am-3 pm $15/$17 346441-C Fri Dec 2 BCC 9 am-3 pm $15/$17 346441-D

LAZY B CHUCKWAGON AND SHOW

(ESTES PARK) (1)

Established in the early 60's, the Lazy B is a western summertime tradition in Estes Park. They feature an authentic cowboy meal and a show with live western music. The format is friendly, great for groups and fun for all ages. Fee includes dinner, show, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Aug. 12.

Age: 55+

Fri Sep 9 BCC 3:45-9:30 pm $60/$65 346442-A Climb aboard Colorado's most scenic train for a journey through the spectacular Royal Gorge. Lunch will be on your own on the train. Menu price range is $15-19. Fee includes train ticket, escort, and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Aug. 15.

Age: 55+

Mon Sep 12 BCC 8:30 am-6pm $115/$118 346443-A

TERRY BISON RANCH (CHEYENNE, WY) (4-5)

At the ranch, there will be a fully narrated 50 minute TRX tour aboard a custom built train that will go from Wyoming to Colorado and back. During the tour many different animals will be seen such as bison, ostriches, camels and oxen. After the tour, Dirty Dan Magee’s Steak Fry will be held at Senators restaurant. Fee includes tour, lunch, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Aug. 19.

Age 55+

Fri Sep 16 BCC 8 am-4 pm $65/$68 346444-A

ROCKIES GAME (DENVER) (2)

Take advantage of a day at Coors Field for some fresh air and some stellar baseball. All seats are under shelter and near restrooms and food. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes ticket to game, escort, parking and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Sep.1.

Age: 55+

Thu Sep 22 vs Giants BCC 11:30 am-5:30 pm $27/$30 346445-A

COORS FIELD TOUR (DENVER) (4)

The Coors Field tour is an 80 minute, mile long major league romp around the Rockies facility. Get an eye level look at the massive field and enjoy exploring the premier floors and suites like the Coors Clubhouse. Lunch on your own at the Cherry Cricket Ballpark. Menu price range is $8-15. Fee includes tour, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Sep. 2.

Age: 55+

Mon Sep 26 BCC 9 am-2:30 pm $32/$35 346446-A

RMNP ELK VIEWING (ESTES PARK) (1)

Enjoy elk viewing and bugling in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain National Park. Bring a camera and jacket for cool weather. Late lunch on your own at the Big Horn restaurant. Menu price range is $9-18. Fee includes park pass, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Sep. 7.

Age: 55+

Tue Sep 28 BCC 1-8:30 pm $37/$40 346447-A

MT. PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS RESORT

(NATHROP) (2)

The historic bath house at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort is open daily to the public. Enjoy the soaking pool, exercise pool and the Creekside Hot Springs. Lunch on your own at the Mark Murphy Steak House. Menu price range is $13-18. Fee includes hot springs, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Sep. 14.

Age: 55+

Wed Oct 5 BCC 7:30 am-4:30 pm $64/$67 346448-A

Join mob historian Tom Hackett on this exciting new bus tour through North Denver's Little Italy! We will explore former social clubs, homes and haunts of some of Denver’s most influential mobsters while uncovering the truth behind many of these legends. Afterwards we will have a mystery Italian lunch at a formerly mob run restaurant. Trip includes tour, travel leader and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Sep. 30 (for the Fri, Oct. 21 trip) and Wed, Oct. 19 (for the Wed, Nov. 9 trip).

Age: 55+

Fri Oct 21 BCC 10:15 am-3 pm $42/$45 346449-A Wed Nov 9 BCC 10:15 am-3 pm $42/$45 346449-B

SEA QUEST (LITTLETON) (3)

Sea Quest brings the majestic wonders of the planet from rainforests to exotic marine life. Touch, feed and interact with animals from five continents. Lunch on your own at The Cheesecake Factory. Menu price range is $10-19. Fee includes Sea Quest admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Oct. 3.

Age: 55+

Mon Oct 24 BCC 10:15 am-3 pm $32/$36 346450-A

NEW BELGIUM BREWERY TOUR (FORT

COLLINS) (4)

New Belgium Brewing is a craft brewery well known for Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle, Shift and a litany of other beers both seasonal and complex. Take a 90 minute tour through the New Belgium Brewery and learn the history of New Belgium and go through the brewhouses, Foeder Forest and Thunderdome. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Oct. 5.

Age: 55+

Fri Oct 26 BCC 11:45 am-5 pm $28/$32 346451-A

ADAMS MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE: MURDER AT

THE SPEAKEASY (DENVER) (2)

Adams Mystery Playhouse is a interactive murder mystery dinner theater where the audience is encouraged to dress up in the theme of the show. Set in Big Al’s Speakeasy & Cabaret there’s an assortment of colorful unsavory characters and it’s up to the audience to solve the mystery. Fee includes dinner, show, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Sep. 30.

Age: 55+

Fri Oct 28 BCC 5-10 pm $75/$80 346452-A

THE FORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION (DENVER) (3)

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation. It began 60 years ago with a single 1921 Kissel, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Today it includes not just vehicles, but also buggies, motorcycles, steam locomotives, aircraft, carriages, rail equipment, fire apparatus, public transportation, sleighs, bicycles, toys and diecast models, vintage apparel and much, much more! Lunch on your own at the Rino Beer Garden. Menu price range is $8-18.Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Oct. 12.

Age: 55+

Wed Nov 2 BCC 9:30 am-1:30 pm $25/$29 346453-A Watch the expert candy makers pull and shape lollipops and candy canes by hand, learn about the history and take home a tasty Hammond's treat. Lunch is on your own at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Menu price range is $10-15. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Nov. 17.

Age: 55+

Mon Nov 7 BCC 10 am-2 pm $15/$17 346454-A

CONUNDRUM ESCAPE ROOM: SCROOGE: THE SEARCH FOR HOLIDAY SPIRIT (ARVADA) (2)

Walk in the shoes of Ebenezar Scrooge on Christmas Eve as he is visited by the three spirits of Christmas in this fantastic family friend escape room based on Dickens classic story. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Dinner on your own at Rib City. Menu price range is $14-22. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Oct. 7.

Age: 55+

Mon Nov 14 BCC 2:15 pm-6:30 pm $44/$48 346455-A

BOULDER DINNER THEATER: THE BUDDY

HOLLY STORY (BOULDER) (1)

In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. Armed with a Fender Stratocaster guitar, his signature specs and blend of rockabilly swagger will have the audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles. Fee includes dinner, show, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Oct. 20.

Age: 55+

Thu Nov 17 BCC 5:15-10 pm $93/$97 346456-A

DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET (DENVER) (3)

This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver. Guests can find delicious authentic German cuisine, festive drinks, handmade jewelry, clothing, toys, and gifts, as well as entertainment. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Nov. 7.

Age: 55+

Mon Nov 28 BCC 10:15 am-2:15 pm $15/$17 346457-A

BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT (DENVER) (3)

Blossoms of Light is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season at the Botanic Gardens. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights throughout the Gardens. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Nov. 10 (for the Thu, Dec. 1 trip) and Fri, Nov. 17 (for the Fri, Dec. 9 trip).

Age: 55+

Thu Dec 1 BCC 5-7:30 pm $30/$32 346458-A Fri Dec 9 BCC 5-7:30 pm $30/$32 346458-B

GEORGETOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

(GEORGETOWN) (5)

Experience this winter holiday wonderland as the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas is recaptured in Victorian Georgetown. There are handcrafted gift items, baked goods, entertainment and many beautiful decorations. Lunch is on your own at one of the local restaurants. Fee includes transportation and escort. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Nov. 18.

Age: 55+

Sat Dec 3 BCC 8:30 am-3 pm $26/$29 346459-A

Come for an evening at the Denver Zoo after work but lit up with holiday lights and spirit everywhere. Follow the lit path through the zoo and see a few animals but admire the light displays the zoo staff work so hard to create. Fee includes escort, transportation and admission. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Nov. 16.

Age: 55+

Wed Dec 7 BCC 5-10 pm $85/$89 346460-A

CANDLELIGHT PLAYHOUSE: WHITE

CHRISTMAS (JOHNSTOWN) (1)

Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. White Christmas is an uplifting musical worthy production. Fee includes meal, show, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Nov. 17.

Age: 55+

Thu Dec 15 BCC 5:15-10 pm $85/$89 346461-A

AFTERNOON TEA: CHEROKEE RANCH & CASTLE TOUR AND TEA (SEDALIA) (3)

Cherokee Castle is a rare example of a 15th century castle. Standing tall, built locally of sourced rhyolite and petrified wood.The castle offers a tea which includes a light meal complete with scones with clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches and pastries After the tea there is a one hour tour of the castle. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Sep. 16.

Age: 55+

Fri Oct 14 BCC 12-5:30 pm $80/$84 346462-A

AFTERNOON TEA: HOLIDAY TEA AT THE BROWN PALACE (DENVER) (1)

The Brown Palace has been a cherished Denver Holiday tradition with lavish and exquisite holiday decorations and traditional holiday afternoon tea in the atrium lobby. Fee includes escort, transportation, afternoon tea and gratuity. Check on B-REx.com or the 2022 Fall Activity Trip guide for trip date and cancellation date.

Age: 55+

TBD BCC 346463-A

FINE DINING: MARTINI’S BISTRO (LONGMONT) (1)

Martini’s Bistro is a casual, fine-dining establishment showcasing American style cuisine featuring local fare, and a craft cocktail menu. Menu price range from $27-40. Cancellation deadline: Tue, Sep. 6.

Age: 55+

Tue Sep 13 BCC 4:15-7:15 pm $13/$15 346464-A

FINE DINING: PARMA TRATTORIA AND

MOZZARELLA BAR (LOUISVILLE) (1)

Parma Trattoria’s philosophy is to use organic ingredients from local farmers, and green, unaltered products whenever possible. Famous for the fresh mozzarella bar that can be mixed and matched with cheeses and condiments. There is no other Italian restaurant in the area that specializes in the yummy food at Parma. Menu price range from $15-30. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, Oct. 4.

Age: 55+

Tue Oct 11 BCC 4:30-7 pm $12/$14 346465-A

(BOULDER) (1)

A fine dining tradition in Boulder for more than 50 years, the Boulder Cork has the skill, experience and community connections to offer the absolute highest quality ingredients prepared in a way that lets the food speak for itself. Menu price range from $15-$63. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, Nov. 1.

Age: 55+

Tue Nov 8 BCC 4:15-7:30 pm $13/$15 346466-A

FINE DINING: BIG MAC AND LITTLE LU’S

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (WESTMINSTER) (1)

A family-owned restaurant where the owner was originally from Florida. They bring fresh fish daily, always wild caught and never farm-raised or frozen. Menu price range from $16-40. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, Dec. 6.

Age: 55+

Tue Dec 13 BCC 4:30-7:15 pm $13/$15 346467-A

SUPPER CLUB: SHERPA HOUSE (GOLDEN) (1)

HIMALAYAn fare in a house dotted with artifacts and designed to resemble a traditional Nepalese abode. Menu price range from $14-21. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Sep. 14.

Age: 55+

Wed Sep 21 BCC 4:15-7 pm $10/$12 346468-A

SUPPER CLUB: HANA MATSURI SUSHI

(WESTMINSTER) (1)

Hana Matsuri Sushi is a unique Japanese fusion with numerous sushi options and cooked Japanese dishes featured in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Menu price ranges from $12-25. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Oct. 12.

Age: 55+

Wed Oct 19 BCC 4:30-7 pm $10/$12 346469-A

SUPPER CLUB: LULU’S BBQ (LOUISVILLE) (1)

Lulu’s BBQ features Texas Hill country style BBQ that is cooked low and slow. Menu price range from $15-34. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Nov. 9.

Age: 55+

Wed Nov 16 BCC 4:30-7 pm $10/$12 346470-A

SUPPER CLUB: THE GONDOLIER (BOULDER) (1)

The Gondolier proudly offers house-made pasta, pizza, and seasonal contemporary dishes, and is committed to bringing consistently great Italian cuisine at a reasonable price. Menu price range from $13-31. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Dec. 14.

Age: 55+

Wed Dec 21 BCC 4-7 pm $12/$14 346471-A