CVCROct24

Travel with Aleta

By Linda Allour

Imagine a nice vacation with a group of people similar in age, that is affordable, fun, and NO PLANNING involved! Travel with Aleta brings that image to life!

As a past traveler on one of Travel with Aleta trips, I can confirm that it was a pleasure to enjoy a trip without having to plan or keep track of a schedule. Every morning my Aunt Patty and I knew what the adventure for the day was and simply got on the bus! We took the trip last September to Canada to see Niagara Falls. Every day, along the way, we experienced something fun.  All was very nice, but that moment that my Aunt and I were on the boat, wearing our plastic rain coats (L), getting sprayed with water and seeing the amazing, beautiful falls, is a memory that will be close to my heart forever. Life is made of millions of moments, and that one is for sure everlastingly.

The next trip planned is the “Branson Show Extravaganza” on November 10 thru the 16th. You will see a variety of country music performances, (including a Neil Diamond Tribute show), museums, dining and more! The departure location is the Senior Center in Firestone.

This trip, like many others, is hosted by Aleta Purcell thru a Partnership with the Carbon Valley Senior Center. Aleta already has 4 trips lined up for 2025. Each trip is organized thru her connection with Diamond Tours, Inc. using Smith Coaches. These buses are meant for travel, having a comfy seat, video screens for movies, charging ports for your electronics, and a bathroom. As your host, Aleta brings along snacks, plans games and keeps you on track for your trip. “I make seniors happy” says Aleta. Since she has a degree in recreation with emphasis on gerontology, this Program allows her to work with and serve seniors, and have the benefit of travel!

Travel with Aleta allows seniors to enjoy a trip with or without a partner and have the safety of traveling in a group. No worries if you need a cane or walker, activities are adaptable. You can bring a wheelchair or a scooter for travel at each destination but must be able to board the bus without (these items will be stored with luggage).

Membership with the Carbon Valley Senior and/or the Recreation Center is not required to sign up for a trip. Before each trip, a meeting is held to hand out specific trip information, meet your fellow travel friends and answer any questions. If you’re eager to go but worried about unexpected events or medical issues, Travel insurance is available!

Aleta began her work with seniors and trips with the Lafayette senior center and then moved to the Erie Center. Her next move was to the Tri Town Senior Center, which became part of the CV Senior Center.  After 28 years, she says “I just find joy in it!” Hosting isn’t just a fun way to travel, its work preparing for the trip, fielding questions, keeping people on track and handling any issue that may happen. But, she feels “It’s like Senior Camp”, staying active and enjoying life.

For more information on the Branson trip and see to where Aleta can take you in 2025, text or call 720.382.3814 or check her website www.grouptrips.com/travelwithaleta