September 2010
Wed	1 Sep		Trip Presentation	00:00-00:00
Demand for the trip presentations has out grown the capacity of our Daytripping Clubroom so we are now holding the presentation at the St Rose Catholic Church. Since space will not be an issue RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. The format will be different this time, with extended tours being presented from 11:00 to 12:00 followed by lunch and entertainment. At 1:00pm all day trips will be presented. The location of St Rose Catholic Church is 398 10th Street. Entrance to the Church is via the 10th street parking lot. Directions: from College Avenue, turn south onto Morgan Street, drive two blocks and turn left on 10th Street. See you There!
Thu	2 Sep		A Merry Marketing Day	09:00-06:30	$94
	Your day begins with a ferry ride from Larkspur to San Francisco's Ferry Building for a guided walking tour of the restored ferry building and The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market . Following the tour you will have time to shop the markt - widely acclaimed as one of the top farmers markets to visit. Lunch will be at the Flower Market Cafe. Next we will visit the San Francisco's Famous Flower Market where we will enjoy strolling the market and shopping for colorful, fragrant flowers. Return by ferry to Vallejo where the bus will be waiting to take you home.
Fri	3 Sep		Paint Your Wagon ~ Woodminster Ampitheatre	03:30-11:59	$79
Woodminster Summer Musicals - Musical Theater Under the Stars! This evening performance is the classic musical about the California Gold Rush: Paint Your Wagon. Paint Your Wagon takes place in the California wilderness of 1853, and tells the story of a crusty old gold miner, Ben Rumson, his daughter Jennifer, and a townful of miners and other colorful Gold Rush characters. Songs include "I Talk To the Trees," "They Call the Wind Mariah," and "Wandrin' Star." We will have a picnic in the park prior to the show. A perfect summer evening.
Sat	4 Sep		Scottish Games in Pleasanton	09:00-07:30	$99
"You don't have to be Scottish to enjoy the Games" When the annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games arrives in Pleasanton this Labor Day weekend it will mark the 145th year of the historic event by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco. Two World Wars and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake could not keep the Scottish American community from presenting their gathering and games. This year we will enjoy the afternoon athletics and Massed Bands Closing Ceremonies on the Terrace with table seating, a great view, a gourmet catered lunch, and a no-host bar.
Mon	6-15 Sep		Southern Parks	09:00-07:00	$3225/2495
This spectacular 10 day tour of the Southern Parks includes 10 National Parks / Monuments. In order, we will see Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, 4 Corners, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, and the Grand Canyon. Some highlights of the trip include: three nights at the fabulous Red Cliffs Lodge, which overlooks the mighty and majestic Colorado River, a boat ride into Canyonlands National Park, and a jeep ride into Canyon de Chelly. For magnificent sights and more, join us on this heart-lifting adventure to the Four Corners and the wide-open spaces all around. You have the option of flying or taking the coach (additional fees for both) Escorted by Gary Holloway
Sat	18 Sep		Santa Cruz Follies - "Memories Are Made of This"	08:30-07:00	$84
It's back again! Santa Cruz original song and dance review with a cast all over 50 years of age. ... The Santa Cruz Follies. This year the theme "Memories Are Made of This" Time can't erase the memory of these magic moments. Always a delight that sells out fast so don't delay. Lunch on Coach.
Sun	19 Sep		Camelot at the Woodland Opera House	09:00-06:00	$105
Rediscover the grandeur of one of history's greatest love stories in Camelot, Lerner and Loewe's timeless musical masterpiece! Set in a fabled land where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot is a sumptuous tale that follows the love triangle of the genial King Arthur, his flirtatious wife Queen Guenevere and the charming young egoist Lancelot with one of the most hauntingly romantic scores of all time: “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “How To Handle A Woman”, “I Loved You Once in Silence, and Follow Me”. Lunch at Tazzino Bistro.
Mon	20 Sep		Hog Island Oyster Picnic & Tour	10:00-06:00	$89
"From their first tiny harvest in 1984 to the 3 million oysters they raise annually today, Hog Island Oyster Company has become one of the most celebrated oyster producers in North America” We'll begin with an informative talk about the facility and the 'raising' of oysters, as well as participate in an oyster shucking demonstration. The rest of our journey will be enjoying a wonderful picnic lunch feasting on the wonderful oysters and a variety of other great foods.
Tue	21 Sep		City Slickers Old West Adventure	09:00-07:00	$105
Escape with us to JB Ranch where the Old West still exists. A team of good mountain horses will take you on a peaceful wagon ride to a authentic cookout where you will enjoy chuck wagon fare and listen to the sounds and songs of the old west. Topping off lunch is authentic cowboy entertainment. JB Ranch will show you the true meaning of western hospitality.
Wed	22 Sep		Dreamgirls The Musical at the Curran	09:30-06:00	$160
Direct from Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, a sensational new stage production of DREAMGIRLS comes to San Francisco this summer! Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy® Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony® and Grammy®-Award winner Tom Eyen, DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits: "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "One Night Only" and "Listen." Broadway director and choreographer Robert Longbottom (Bye Bye Birdie Broadway revival) and co-choreographer Shane Sparks (TV's So You Think You Can Dance), along with some of Broadway's top designers, re-envision this Tony® and Academy® Award winning musical so it sparkles like never before! Prior to the 2 pm matinee performance we will enjoy lunch at Palominos.
Thu	23-24 Sep		Carson Mansion II	09:00-05:30	$329/269
Travel to Eureka - the Heart of the Redwoods for this private (by-invitation only) of the exclusive Ingomar Club to enjoy dinner and a tour the Carson Mansion . One of the most written about, and photographed Victorian houses in California, and perhaps in the United States, the William Carson Mansion epitomizes the range of possibilities for eclectic design expression that created a peculiarly American style of architecture. We will stay overnight at the Humboldt Bay Inn, visit the Historic Town of Ferndale, have lunch at the Somoa Cookhouse and take a Humboldt Bay and Eureka Waterfront cruise on the 100 year old Madaket! Join us for this rare opportunity.
Sat	25 Sep		"She Loves Me..." at the Lescher Center	10:30-06:00	$115
A love letter to the American musical! Transporting, thoroughly heartwarming, and full of timeless magic, She Loves Me is widely considered the most charming and romantic musical ever ­written. Boy meets girl. Strike that. Boy writes to girl; girl writes to boy. By night, they are passionate pen pals brought together by a lonely hearts ad. By day, the unsuspecting “lovers” are quarrelling clerks at a European parfumerie, surrounded by a cast of coworkers with longings of their own. This effervescent romance will sing its way into your heart. At the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.
Sun	26 Sep		Oktoberfest by the Bay	09:30-06:00	$89
Celebrate the true tradition of Munich's famed festival. Oktoberfest by the Bay, held at Pier 48 in San Francisco includes sizzling Oompah music, singing, dancing and the very best in German food and drink. Headlinging the stage this year will be the world renowned 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band.
Mon	27-28 Sep		Carson Mansion by Special Invitation	09:00-05:30	$329/269
Travel to Eureka - the Heart of the Redwoods on the California Coastline for this private by-invitation of the exclusive Ingomar Club to enjoy dinner and a tour the Carson Mansion . One of the most written about, and photographed Victorian houses in California, and perhaps in the United States, the William Carson Mansion epitomizes the range of possibilities for eclectic design expression that created a peculiarly American style of architecture. We will stay overnight at the Humboldt Bay Inn, visit the Historic Town of Ferndale, have lunch at the Somoa Cookhouse and take a Humboldt Bay and Eureka Waterfront cruise on the 100 year old Madaket! Join us for this rare opportunity.
Wed	29 Sep		Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from Musee d'Orsay	09:00-06:00	$98
Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne & Beyond. Post Impression Masterpieces from the Musee d'Orsay1 This is the second installment from the Musee d'Orsay. This incredible collection of Masterpieces from the Post Impressionist period will dazzle the eye and take you on a journey through 19th century art. Three pieces from Van Gough including 'Self Portrait' and 'Starry Night over the Rhone' would alone, mark this exhibit a must see. But you'll not want to miss works by Gaugin, Seurat, Rousseau, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see these great works of art. Lunch will be at one of our favorites.
Thu	30 Sep		Giants vs Arizona	09:30-06:00	$89
Be part of the crowd at AT&T Park to watch the Giants and Arizona play great Baseball. Root for the home team and be a part of America's National pastime. Trip includes Game Tickets, Snack, and Coach. Go Giants!!!