Christmas in Canada
December 1 – 6, 2025
Train from Montreal to Quebec, visit Montmorency Falls ( taller than Niagara!), tour Montreal highlighting Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory and the Underground City. Tour Quebec, North America’s only walled city, The Citadel, St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine (the grandmother of Jesus), Albert Gilles Copper Museum, spend the day in Old Quebec Christmas Market covered in lights and decorations. $4179.00 covers 5 nights in First Class Hotels- 2 nights at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal and 3 nights at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, dinners in local restaurants with Holiday Flair transportation and airfare, Call Melissa or Theresa for more information and to sign up! 618-234-4410 ext. 7042 or 7043.
Christmas at the Symphony
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a beautiful afternoon celebrating Christmas. First, we will ride the motorcoach from the Schnucks on N. Belt W. in Belleville to the top of Hotel St. Louis! Take in the splendid sight looking down at St. Louis through the all glassed in sky bar restaurant. Enjoy the luxury of a sit-down lunch in beautiful surroundings and atmosphere. After dinner we will go to Powell Symphony Hall with floor seats right in front of the symphony so you can take in all the sight and sound of this talented Orchestra. Get your photo with St. Nick in the lobby while you are in your holiday finest.
No holds, reservations are taken with payment only. Specify if you would like:
- Union 30 Braised Beef short ribs with roasted heirloom baby carrots, asiago polenta with crispy onion bordelaise
- Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with cheese whipped potatoes and broccolini, natural jus
- Vegetarian meal
Meals come with Vegetarian Minestrone soup with ditalini pasta, assorted rolls with sweet butter, iced tea, and Italian lemon cake with blueberry and lavender compote for dessert! Cost is $178.00 for motorcoach, dinner at Hotel St. Louis and great seats at the Symphony!
This will go fast, especially since it makes a perfect gift for Christmas! Call Melissa or Theresa for more information and to sign up! 618-234-4410 ext. 7042 or 7043.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Saturday matinee, April 11, 1 p.m.
When Harry Potter’s son, Albus, befriends the son of Harrys fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable journey for them all. Prepare for a mind -blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. For this play, any age is welcome. $184 gets you a great seat on the orchestra floor so you can’t miss any of the amazing theatrics. Spectacular dinner downstairs at the Fox and motorcoach transportation. Leave Schnucks on North Belt West at 11:30 a.m.
Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic
February 7 – 14. 2026
One week of getting waited on, all you can eat restaurants and swim up bars. Beautiful pools and beach with crystal blue water. This resort was made with seniors in mind, Riu Palace Macao. We went there last year and had a fabulous time. Call Activities for more details. $2399 per person, double room. Includes airfare, and airport transportation. We already started taking reservations!
Veteran’s Day in Branson
November 9 – 12, 2026
We have always wanted to do this trip with our Veterans and families, so here we are! We will visit the Military Wall with 1000’s of patches, walk through the military museum and dine in the mess hall. We will also see shows and especially the Sight and Sound Theater with the Miracle of Christmas. We also upgraded our hotel to a Hilton in Downtown Branson. $998. per person, double room. Come into the Activities Office for more info.
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Upcoming Save The Date:
For more information on any of these trips, call Melissa or Theresa at 618-234-4410, ext. 7042 or 7043.
All day trip fees include escort, motor coach, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. Confirmation letters will be mailed about a week prior to the event. If cancellation is received seven working days or less to the start of the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given.