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VOLUME 15 • DECEMBER 2022 • EDITION 12
WHITESIDE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS
The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
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$717*
Motorcoach transportation 4 nights lodging in the Cincinnati area 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners Admission to the Stunning – ARK ENCOUNTER! Admission to the Famous CREATION MUSEUM Admission to the CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER, including an OMNIMAX SHOW BB RIVERBOATS SIGHTSEEING CRUISE along the Ohio River
5 Days 4 Nights (Mon - Fri) May 22 - 26 2023
For more pictures, video, and information visit: www.GroupTrips.com/WhitesideCountySeniorCenter
View from Inside the Ark Encounter
Departure: Walmart Supercenter, 4115 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL @ 8 am, then County Market, 1380 Galena Ave, Dixon, IL @ 8:30 am Day 1: Depart your group's location in a spacious, video and restroom equipped Motorcoach as you head for your destination: The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum! This evening, you will have Dinner and check into your Cincinnati area hotel for a four night stay. Day 2: Start the day with a Continental Breakfast before the big event you've been waiting for: THE ARK ENCOUNTER! Bigger than imagination, this life-sized Noah's Ark Experience will amaze you. Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah's Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, or the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you'll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel. Day 3: Start the day with a Continental Breakfast before you head to The Ark Encounter's sister attraction: THE CREATION MUSEUM. Prepare to believe as you explore 75,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibits, full-size Allosaurus skeleton, stunning botanical gardens, petting zoo, and more. The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history. Tonight, enjoy a Dinner Party with Entertainment! Day 4: After a Continental Breakfast, you'll head to the CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER, a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Your visit includes an admission to the Cincinnati History Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, and an OMNIMAX Show. The Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater takes you to places you can only imagine, as you immerse yourself in epic adventures in the five-story domed theater. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a BB RIVERBOAT'S SIGHTSEEING CRUISE on the Ohio River. BB Riverboat's large vessel has both indoor and climate controlled seating, helping to ensure an enjoyable experience. This evening, enjoy Dinner before heading back to your hotel. Day 5: Today, after enjoying a Continental Breakfast, you will depart for home... a perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you've done, the great sights you've seen, and where your next group trip will take you! ®
Visit to the Amazing Creation Museum!
Enjoy a BB Riverboats Sightseeing Cruise
$75 Due Upon Signing. *Price per person, based on Incredible Cincinnati double occupancy. Add $179 for single occupancy. Museum Center, including an Omnimax Show Final Payment Due: 3/15/2023
Angela Gibbs @ (815) 622-9230 ext 302 Add $50 for non-member price Motorcoach driver gratuities are included in flyer price 6200-5A
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INSIDE From the Directors...................................... 20 Thank You’s................................................. 21
Membership Dues Paid............................... 21 Photos...................................................22 & 23 Weekly/Monthly Activities................25 & 26
Upcoming Trips........................................... 24 Special Events............................................. 26
SHAW MEDIA Sauk Valley Media/ ShawLocal.com • Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022
A publication of Sauk Valley Media in cooperation with Lee County Council on Aging and Whiteside County Senior Center – United Way agencies