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Older Adult Programs
Active Adult Trips and Tours
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 Tumwater City Hall. Deadline to register is one week prior to the trip.
For special accommodations, please contact staff via email (tumwaterparks@ci.tumwater.wa.us) or call (360) 754-4160.
LeMay’s: America’s Car Museum
We are keeping it local and heading to LeMay’s Car Museum in Tacoma. The spacious facility houses up to 350 cars, trucks, and motorcycles from private owners, to corporations, and of course the LeMay’s. We will have a private 1.5-hour tour of the museum, after which you will have additional time to take it all in on your own. Bring money for lunch at the Full Throttle Café and for memorabilia purchases. Price includes trip management, transportation, and admission.
Seattle Chocolate Factory Tour
Explore chocolate-making machines and the start to finish creation of truffles and bars. Discover the history of chocolate, the untold stories of the Seattle Chocolate Company (in Tukwila) and learn how new flavors are invented. Group will stop at Bahama Breeze for lunch. Make sure to bring money for lunch and memorabilia. Price includes trip management, transportation, and admission. Instructor: TPRD Staff Date: Thursday, Jan. 19 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Min/Max: 5/8 Fee: $45
Coffee with the Mayor
Coffee 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 specific council members as they discuss upcoming projects, committee updates 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 not required.
Day: Wednesdays Date: February 8, March 15 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Old Town Center Age: 55 and over Fee: Free
OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS
Collette Vacations
Collette Vacations and Tumwater Parks & Recreation have combined efforts to offer our Active Adults several opportunities to travel in the US and abroad. Trips are for ages 50 and up. Contact Chad Harvell at charvell@ ci.tumwater.wa.us for more information.
2023 Collette Tours Presentation
Join Collette Vacations for a presentation of a Spotlight on Tuscany and Painted Canyons of the West. You will get a detailed overview of each one of the tours along with handouts. Leave the planning up to Collette and book that trip of your dreams now. Pre-registration for the presentation is encouraged but not required. Come and tour with Collette. Presenter: Toni Ray Ingram Date: Tuesday, January 17 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Old Town Center Age: 50 and up Min/Max: 1/20 Fee: Free
Painted Canyons of the West
Trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. The backdrop of Denver’s Rocky Mountains is the starting point of your journey. In Colorado’s wine country, dine with new friends and enjoy a tasting at a Trip Dates: Double Occupancy: Triple Occupancy: Single Occupancy: Aug. 6 - 14, 2023 $3,949 $3,899 $5,249 family-run winery. Among vistas that evoke the spirit of the Old West, marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Utah’s five national parks. Make your way from Arches and Canyonlands to Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce National Park. Discover the bright lights and glitz of Vegas. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes. Save $100 per person if you book by February 7, 2023. To book your tour, visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1138111
Spotlight on Tuscany
Discover the rolling hills of Tuscany, home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns, and enchanting cities. Savor a 7-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Visit Pisa, Florence, and San Gimignano into the Italian countryside. Discover the charming town of Lucca, Italy’s best-kept secret. Learn about the heroic deeds of WWII at the remains of the Gothic Line and visit the Museum of Liberation. Enjoy free time to explore the cultural treasures of Florence. Partake in a Tuscan cooking class. Sample cheese at the farm where it’s made. Enjoy fabulous local wines and the region’s famous cuisine. Steeped in history, culture and legend, this is Tuscany as you always imagined it. Save $100 per person if you book by February 7, 2023. To book your tour visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1138055
Trip Dates: Sept. 6 - 14, 2023 Double Occupancy: $3,949 Triple Occupancy: $3,919 Single Occupancy: $4349
