Upcoming Trips

Diamond Jo Casino – Dubuque, IA Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

The casino trip for Sept. 11 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 17, 2021. We are hopeful that motorcoach companies in Illinois will be able to travel by then to get us to the casino. Please stay updated by reading the ECHO. You may sign up for this trip by contacting the WCSC at 815-622-9230, ask for reception.

Savannah, Jekyll Island & Beaufort, SC April 24 – May 1, 2021

Cost: $1,089 for members, $1,139 for non-members, based on double occupancy

Diamond Tours is honoring pricing. Spring flowers will be in bloom! You will enjoy 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the Savannah area along with 14 meals including 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. This incredible trip includes a guided trolley tour of Savannah, followed by hop-on/hop-off privileges,, a guided tour of gorgeous Beaufort, SC, “Queen of the Carolina Sea Island”, plus a visit to Parris Island, an evening show of the famous Savannah Theatre, a guided tour of St. Simons Island and last but not least….a guided tram tour of Jekyll Island. Sign up for this trip by calling the WCSC. Final payment due February 2021.

We are back! Lee County

Council on Aging presents Mackinac Island here we come! June 7-11, 2021

Cost: $545 for members, $575 for non-members

LCCOA is planning a trip to Mackinac Island, Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Kewadin Casino, Mackinaw Crossings, Soo Locks Cruise and a tour of Colonial Michilimackinac all for a low price of $545 for members and $575 for non- members. This wonderful trip is for 5 days/4 nights. Includes 8 meals, guided tour of Mackinaw City, 4 night lodging in Northern Michigan, motor coach, guided Carriage Tour on Mackinac Island, boat ride through the Soo Locks and much more. Contact Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236.

Lee County Council on Aging presents Alaska with Celebrity Cruises and a pre-night in Seattle at the Grand Hyatt Aug. 26-Sept. 3, 2021 – 9 days/8 nights Cost: Starting at $2,944 based on double occupancy

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity that offers all the extras! With provided transportation from Dixon to O’Hare, the flight, transportation to the Grand Hyatt hotel, a 3 hour morning city tour of Seattle, the cruise itself, and all return transportation. In addition to this you will be traveling with Samantha Harazin of our Outreach department as your group leader. Included with the cruise is a special onboard cocktail party, and 2 sail your way perks that can truly make it an all-inclusive vacation! Passports are required and deposit is due upon sign up to reserve your spot. Space is limited. For more information call Lee County Council on Aging at 815-288-9236 and ask for Samantha.

Cruise the Caribbean Sea with us in 2021 Sept. 25-Oct 8, 2021 Cost: $2,750 for an outside cabin, $2,850 for balcony. Cost includes bus, transfers, hotel, and cruise (meals on ship)

Are you ready for a vacation in 2021? Don’t miss this opportunity to board the Celebrity Equinox to cruise the Caribbean Sea and enjoy 7 ports: St. Croix, Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia,Grenada, Roseau and St. Kitt.

Celebrity Equinox is a Solstice-class cruise ship built by Meyer Werft in Germany. Celebrity Equinox is the second of the five Solstice-class vessels, owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises. She is a sister ship of Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Silhouette, and the Celebrity Reflection.

SCHEDULE:

Sept 25: Take a bus to Chicago and fly to Fort Lauderdale for an overnight stay

Sept 26: Board the Celebrity Equinox

Oct 8: Return home

Cabins are limited, and prices will most likely increase as cruises start to open up again. Call the Whiteside County senior center at 815-622-9230 and ask for Glenda.

Enter the WCSC Basket Giveway As a 2020 member, you have the chance to win a basket filled with 2 wine glasses, non-alcoholic wine, snacks, a Jimmy John gift card, a beautiful sparkly infinity scarf, fall kitchen towels and a fragrant pumpkin spice candle. To enter to win (you must have paid your 2020 membership dues), call 622-9230 and give your name to reception. Please call only one time. We will draw the winner November 17. Good Luck and thank you for being a 2020 member of the WCSC.

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