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What better way to spend summer nights in the PNW than at an open-air cinema? Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and join fellow parkgoers for a family-friendly movie under the stars. Oh, and did we mention that Sweetlee's Ice Cream will be there? Screen on the Green is more than just an outdoor movie experience. It is an inclusive space that celebrates community connections and encourages young and old to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of our parks.

The series is FREE and kicks off on the 3rd Friday in July. Low-backed chairs are allowed, but please leave grills, umbrellas, and pets at home. Movie screenings begin at dusk. www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/screenonthegreen

Movie Line-Up:

Friday, July 21 | "Vivo" (PG) - Tumwater Valley Golf Course.

Sponsor: WSECU

Friday, July 28 | "Enchanted" (PG) - Tumwater Hill Park.

Sponsor: Greene Realty Group Betty Holt

Friday, August 4 | "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (G) - Barclift Park.

Friday, August 11 | "Top Gun Maverick" (PG-13) - Tumwater Valley Golf Course. Sponsor: Lacey, Capital, Chehalis, Extreme Collision Centers

Saturday, August 19 | 1 - 8 p.m.

SIP beer from 50 PNW breweries (along with cider and spirits!)

SAVOR food from local vendors and restaurants

PLAY supersized lawn games, enter a stein holding competition, & more!

ENJOY live and DJ music

Premier Sponsor: O Bee Credit Union

Tumwater Valley Golf Course 21 & over event www.TumwaterArtesianBrewfest.com

Municipal Golf Club

FIRST TEE AT TUMWATER VALLEY!

First Tee golf sessions for spring, summer and fall are offered for youth ages 4-17 at Tumwater Valley Golf Club. To register or for additional information, please visit: www.thefirstteesouthpugetsound.org.

GOLF INSIGHTS W/KATHY O'KELLY

Kathy was nationally recognized by her peers in 2012 as one of Golf Digest’s “50 Best Women Teachers in America.” In 2008, LPGA members voted her a “Top 50 Teacher in the LPGA.”

Kathy brings to the lesson tee many innovative ways of communicating. She is dedicated to making the game rewarding, fun and accessible for everyone!

Contact Kathy to get started: kokelly2@comcast.net or (360) 701-2295.

Valley Golf Academy

To book your individual or group instruction, or to simply learn more about our instructors and offerings, please visit: www.thevalleygolfacademy.com or contact us directly at (360) 347-6282.

Simple Introduction to Golf

During this 4-week session, participants will be introduced to the key fundamentals of playing golf. The goal is to introduce the game of golf that allows the participants to enjoy their introduction to practicing and playing.

To register for a session, please visit The Valley Golf Academy: https://thevalleygolfacademy.wufoo.com/forms/m1ww4jll04ow6d7/

Instructor: Valley Golf Academy Instructors

Day: Tuesdays

Date: June 6-27; August 1-22

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Age: 16 and over

Location: Tumwater Valley Golf Course

Min/Max: 5/10 per session

Fee: $140 per session

Older Adult Programs

Active Adult Trips and Tours - Age 50 & up

Our trips and tours program for active adults 50 and up offer exercise, sightseeing, photo opportunities and a chance to meet some great people. Departure location will be from the Tumwater Library parking lot. Deadline to register is one week prior to the trip.

For special accommodations, please contact staff: tumwaterparks@ci.tumwater.wa.us or call (360) 754-4160.

Wolf Haven International Sanctuary

We are heading towards the small town Tenino known for their nationally recognized wolf sanctuary that has rescued and provided a lifetime home for nearly 200 displaced, captive-born wolves since 1982. This guided tour will offer a rare close-up view of the wolves like you have not seen before.

After our tour, we will head to the Sandstone Café in downtown Tenino for lunch. Price includes trip management, transportation, and admission.

Instructor: TPRD Staff

Date: Thursday, June 29

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Min/Max: 5/8

Fee: $45

Legislative Building Tour

We are staying local for a tour of the Legislative Building. The Capital Campus is the "crown jewel" of our State Capital and home to our Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Treasurer. After our tour, we will grab bite to eat at Tugboat Annie’s located on the West Bay Marina.

Be sure to bring your picture ID; it will be required in order to access the building for this tour. Price includes trip management, transportation, and tour.

Above The Trees; TreeHouse Point Tour

Come along as we venture to Fall City where peace and tranquility await. TreeHouse Point Retreat Center is nestled along the Raging River where we will visit eight different tree house’s high above the tree line. The tour will take approximately 1.5 hours. Our first stop will be for brunch at the Roadhouse Restaurant in Fall City Make sure to bring extra money for the gift shop.

Please note the tour is not wheelchair or walker friendly and there is no opportunity for sitting. Pre-registration is required by August 1st. Price includes, trip management, transportation, and tour.

Instructor: TPRD Staff

Date: Wednesday, July 12

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Min/Max: 5/8

Fee: $45

Instructor: TPRD Staff

Date: Wednesday, August 30

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Min/Max: 6/8

Fee: $90

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks

Older Adult Programs

Senior Driving Workshop

Do you feel safe on the road? Nowadays, there are more cars on the road which means more ways for accidents to happen. With 52 years of experience, join Gerry Apple for an interactive workshop that covers areas such as texting, driving in bad weather, handling emergencies, freeways, stop positions, reference points, what to do in case of a collision and more. Guest speakers from Washington State Patrol and Operation Lifesaver (Railroad Safety) will be in attendance. At the end of the workshop, you will receive a certificate that will apply a 5 to 10% discount on your auto insurance over a two-year period. Feel safe again on the road.

Instructor: Gerry Apple, WTSEA

Day: Tuesday, August 22 or September 19

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Age: 55 and up

Location: Old Town Center

Min/Max: 8/15

Fee: $20

Fun and Film at the Old Town Center

Join us at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month for a movie. Popcorn is included.

June 14: "Driving Miss Daisy" (PG)

The story defines Daisy and her point of view through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears, and concerns over a twenty-five-year period.

July 12: "Fried Green Tomatoes: (NR)

Date: Second Wednesday of the month / June, July, August

Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m. or until movie is over

Age: 55 and up

Location: Old Town Center

Fee: Free

A housewife who is unhappy with her life befriends an older lady in a nursing home and is enthralled by the tales of the people in her past.

August 9: "The Long Long Trailer" (PG)

Nicky and Tacy are going to be married. Nicky wants to save up money for a house, but Tacy dreams of starting off with their own home on wheels, a trailer.

Coffee with the Mayor

Coffee Hour with the Mayor

Tumwater is growing and changing every day. If you want to stay updated and informed, join Mayor Debbie Sullivan for a monthly coffee hour. This program will feature upcoming projects, committee updates special guests, and City news.

This is a great opportunity to get to know your elected officials in the City of Tumwater. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Pre-registration is preferred but not required.

Date: Wednesday, October 11 Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Location: Old Town Center

Age: 55 and over

Fee: Free

Older Adult Programs

Collette Vacations

2024 Collette Tours Presentation

Join Collette for a presentation of Irish Splendor and Memorials of World War II. Get a detailed overview of each of the tours along with handouts. Leave the planning up to Collette and book that trip of your dreams now. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

Collette Vacations and Tumwater Parks & Recreation have combined efforts to offer our Active Adults opportunities to travel in the US and abroad. Contact Chad Harvell at charvell@ci.tumwater.wa.us for details.

Spotlight on New York City Holiday

Presenter: Toni Ray Ingram

Date: Wednesday, June 7

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Location: Old Town Center

Age: 50 and up

Min/Max: 1/20

Fee: Free

Dates: Dec. 14-18, 2023

Triple Occupancy: $2,919

Double Occupancy: $3,949

Single Occupancy: $4,249

Experience the “Big Apple” alive with holiday spirit. From Rockefeller Center to Greenwich Village, NYC shines even brighter during the holidays. Spend 4 nights in the heart of Midtown close to Central Park’s skating rink and Times Square. Watch the curtain rise for an exciting Broadway show. See the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, featuring the world-famous Rockettes! Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. See the Empire State Building and Central Park. Visit the poignant 9/11 Museum and Memorial. Enjoy free time to shop and see the elaborate 5th Avenue holiday window displays and more. Book by July 14 and save $350 per person. To book your tour visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1147294

Irish Splendor

Dates: March 1-8, 2024

Double Occupancy: $3,149

Triple Occupancy: $3,119

Explore the historical city of Dublin including a tour of medieval Christ Church Cathedral and its imposing crypt. Gaze upon the historic Rock of Cashel. Kiss the Blarney Stone. Explore the spectacular Dingle Peninsula and drive the Slea Head road for majestic coastal views. Meet a local family and enjoy tea and scones at their farm. Stand in awe on the Cliffs of Moher. Spend the night in a stately castle and relax by a roaring peat fire. Sip on the “Water of Life” at a whiskey distillery. From Dublin’s charming Grafton Street to the breathtaking sights of County Kerry, gaze across the countryside and culture of Ireland. To book your tour, visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1168145.

Single Occupancy: $3,649

Memorials of War

Dates: April 8-17, 2024

Double Occupancy: $5,099

Single Occupancy: $6,099

An unforgettable journey awaits as you travel between London, Normandy and Paris on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Explore London’s connections to WWII. Cross the English Channel, retracing the journey nearly 160,000 courageous Allied troops took on June 6th, 1944, as they set out to liberate Europe from the Nazis. Immerse yourself in the history of Normandy’s D-Day Landing and visit the Normandy American Cemetery. Visit Saint-Mère-Église, the first French town liberated from the Nazis and learn about the brave paratroopers who parachuted into Normandy. Conclude your journey in Paris, with a dinner cruise along the Seine. To book tour, visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1168216.

(360) 754-4160 • www.ci.tumwater.wa.us/parks