Mature Adult Trips

Provide trips for mature adults ages 55 or better that promote socialization and provide new experiences.

LET’S HAVE LUNCH: DURHAM

No matter what you crave, Durham is a “foodie town.” The cuisine ranges from old Durham standbys to up-and-coming places that are tantalizing. Mature Adults are invited to whet their appetites, join old friends, make some new ones and meet up at a select Durham restaurant to have lunch. Participants will be notified of the venue and menu prior to the outing. Transportation to and from the restaurant will be provided and each participant will be responsible for their meal costs. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 17338 Sep 19 M 11am-1:30pm

LET’S HAVE LUNCH: CHAPEL HILL

Some people describe Chapel Hill as a “little slice of heaven.” Some describe it as “where Duke’s dreams go to die.” Whatever your opinion, one thing is true: Chapel Hill cuisine ranges from old stand-bys to up-and-coming places that are tantalizing. Mature Adults are invited to whet their appetites, join old friends, make some new ones and meet-up at a select Chapel Hill restaurant to have lunch. Participants will be notified of the venue and menu prior to the outing. Transportation to and from the restaurant will be provided and each participant will be responsible for their meal costs. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 17339 Oct 17 M 11am-1:30pm

NC STATE FAIR

The entertainment, rides, food and fun: it is fair time once again. Join us for Senior Day at the NC State Fair. There will be giveaways and all of the usual fair experiences! Fair admission (only) is free for ages 65+. All others must pay admission charge at gate. Admission does not include rides, exhibits, food, etc. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 17337 Oct 18 T 8:30am-2pm

A DAY AT THE CASINO!

Calling all amateur and seasoned casino players! We are off to Cherokee, NC, to play table games, slot machines, and video poker. We’ll stop for breakfast and eat lunch and dinner at the casino. The cost of the meals is not reflected in the price. We will depart from and return to the Campus Hills Recreation Center. Please arrive by 5:45 a.m. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $80 NCR Fee: $95 17334 Oct 20 Th 5:45am-11:15pm MATURE ADULT TRIPS

Raleigh: where it is sometimes a challenge to define what the state government is up to, what the State Fair is serving up, and if the Wolfpack is having an up or down season. But hands-down, Raleigh has some good places to chow down! Raleigh cuisine ranges from old stand-bys to up-and-coming places that are tantalizing. Mature Adults are invited to whet their appetites, join old friends, make some new ones and meet-up at a select Raleigh restaurant to have lunch. Participants will be notified of the venue and menu prior to the outing. Transportation to and from the restaurant will be provided and each participant will be responsible for their meal costs. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 17340 Nov 14 M 10:30am-2pm

SOUTHERN SUPREME FRUITCAKE FACTORY

We’ll tour the Southern Supreme Fruitcake Factory in Bear Creek, NC, and taste delicious fruitcake and a multitude of other holiday goodies! We’ve built in time for shopping and a leisurely lunch (not included in the price) on the way home. We will depart from Campus Hills Recreation Center. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. Age: 55 and up CR Fee: $38 NCR Fee: $50 17335 Nov 17 Th 9am-3:15pm

Durham Parks and Recreation Recreation Advisory Commission (RAC)

The RAC meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) administration office. The mission of the Recreation Advisory Commission is to advocate for DPR and the Durham Community. For more information regarding the RAC, contact Lynda Merritt at 919-560-4355, ext. 27233.

Lesley Stracks-Mullem, Chair Cedric Burke, Vice-Chair Girija Mahajan, Member Kokou Nayo, Member Marcella Scurlock-Jones, Member Karthik Sundaramoorthy, Member Jill Thomas, Member Lynda Merritt, City Staff

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