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Bill McGinnis
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William McGinnis
1103 Main St., PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511
538-6518
Mary Allen
116 W. Cavalier Rd.
Scottsville, NY 14546
889-2156

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CRUISE ON THE ERIE CANAL

Monday
June 16, 2008

   DESTINATION: Herkimer, New York

   PICK UP AND DEPARTURE:

  • 7:15 AM- Mumford Fire Hall Community Bldg.
  • 7:30 AM- Scottsville Village Hall

   RETURN TIME: APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM PACKAGE PRICE TO INCLUDE:

   Round trip transportation via climate controlled, rest room equipped deluxe motor coach.

   Cruise on the Erie Canal Cruise aboard the Lil' Diamond II. Hear a fascinating narration by your Coast Guard licensed Captain describing the sights, the history and legends of the waterway. See nature at its best. Experience the thrill of being raised and lowered 20 feet inside the lock walls. All this and more on a calm and relaxing 90 minute "lock thru" cruise.

   Buffet lunch at the Waterfront Grille situated on the historic Erie Canal. Shopping at Gems Along the Mohawk with merchandise from the contiguous counties that surround the Mohawk Valley.

   Herkimer Diamond Mines for either a sluice mining or "hard" mining adventure plus a visit to the museum and a talk about the Herkimer Diamond with time to visit the gift shop.

   PRICE: $70.00 Senior Members $79.00 Non Members

   FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

William McGinnis
1103 Main St., PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511
538-6518
Mary Allen
116 W. Cavalier Rd.
Scottsville, NY 14546
889-2156

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Fourth of July

Hudson Valley River Cruise

July 2-5, 2008

  • Deluxe round-trip charter motorcoach transportation between the Wheatland area and the Hudson Valley/ New York City area.
  • Accommodations for three nights with two nights in the Hudson River Valley area near Poughkeepsie, New York and one overnight in northern New Jersey after the river cruise.
  • Sightseeing program to include visits to the Vanderbilt Mansion (the Historic House & Grounds) and Historic Hyde Park, the estate that FDR loved the most and the place he considered home. Your visit here includes the Henry Wallace Center and the FDR Home & Presidential Library and Museum. "All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River (FDR). Prior to your cruise departure on July 4th, enjoy a visit and tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
  • Hudson River Cruise from West Point to New York City aboard Captain JP Cruise Lines new luxurious, sleek and modern dinner yacht, the Captain JP II. This four deck cruise ship, certified by the US Coast Guard, accommodates 500 passengers and has three completely enclosed decks, equipped with central air/heat, along with full service bars & dance floors on each deck. Enjoy lunch, river narration, Big Bingo Games & an evening prime rib dinner, and then anchor near the Statue of Liberty on the 4th of July to enjoy Macy's Spectacular 4th of July Fireworks.
  • Dinner at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park at their award-winning American Bounty Restaurant, which offers regional specialties such as aged strip loin & classic carrot cake - inspired by local Hudson Valley ingredients.
  • Breakfast daily plus lunch & dinner aboard the cruise; all tips, taxes, baggage handling & escorted. Program Fee per person: $499 Per Person /Double $469 Triple/Quad $599 Single

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

William McGinnis
1103 Main St., PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511
538-6518
Mary Allen
116 W. Cavalier Rd.
Scottsville, NY 14546
889-2156

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   DATE OF TRAVEL: Sunday, August 3, 2008

   DESTINATION: NAPLES, NY

   PICK UP AND DEPARTURE: 12 PM- Scottsville Village Hall Community Bldg. 12:15 PM- Mumford Fire Hall Community Bldg.

   RETURN TIME: APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PM PACKAGE PRICE TO INCLUDE:

   Round trip transportation via climate controlled, rest room equipped deluxe motor coach.

   Matinee performance of THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie at the Bristol Valley Theater. A snow storm strands an odd assortment of strangers in an English country bed and breakfast. Each of them is hiding something, and one of them is a murderer. Will Detective Trotter discover who is the culprit before another guest arrives? Come match wits with the master of stage suspense, Agatha Christie, and uncover why this is the longest running play of any kind in the world (the original London production has been running for 52 years!)

   Family-style Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at the Mountain View Inn Gratuity for restaurant wait staff.

   PRICE: $73.00

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

WHEATLAND SENIOR TRAVEL

Bill McGinnis
1103 Main St.
PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511

(585) 538-6518

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Batavia Holiday Inn
Tom Netherton

Wednesday
September 24, 2008

   PICK UP AND DEPARTURE: 10:45 AM - Scottsville Village Hall Community Bldg. 11:00 AM- Mumford Fire Hall Community Bldg.

   Round trip transportation via climate controlled, rest room equipped deluxe motor coach.

   Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with Tom Netherton of the Lawrence Welk show. Tom continues to captivate his audiences with a show that is both entertaining and inspirational. Tom’s rich baritone voice and his charismatic personality create an unforgettable musical experience. Share an afternoon or evening of romantic love songs, dynamic show tunes, beloved Gospel favorites and stirring patriotic tributes.

   Included will be a sit down luncheon-choice of sliced roast of pork or sliced turkey with stuffing.

   Price: $76.00
   Discount for Wheatland Seniors

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

WHEATLAND SENIOR TRAVEL

Bill McGinnis
1103 Main St.
PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511

(585) 538-6518

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Branson Show Tours
Branson, Missouri

October 5-11, 2008

   Travel to Branson, Missouri, where visitors are greeted warmly with Ozark hospitality & first-class entertainment. Branson is nestled in the majestic Ozark Mountains with all the charm of a small town plus many shops & restaurants; in 2008, Branson's state-of-the-art stages will offer more than 100 shows for your enjoyment.

  • Deluxe air conditioned motorcoach transportation between Scottsville/Mumford and Branson, Missouri.
  • Accommodations for six nights including four nights in Branson and two nights en route in the Indianapolis, Indiana area; continental breakfast & dinner daily including one dinner aboard the Branson Belle Showboat.
  • Six Great Branson Shows including the Shoji Tabuchi Show and Branson Belle Dinner Show. The Shoji Tabuchi Show showcases Branson USA's first family of extraordinary musical entertainment: Shoji Tabuchi's fiddle mastery & showmanship as an entertainer, his wife Dorothy's gifted abilities as the show's producer & director, and daughter Christina's talented dancing & singing. The Branson Belle Dinner Show features Showstoppers, an exciting production showcasing over 30 award-winning numbers.
  • Tour of Branson & College of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake Adventure aboard "The Ducks" - Have fun as you learn about Ozark Mountain history, the lakes, famous personalities & Branson's impact on the state. Ride through the entertainment district and into the Ozarks, splash into Table Rock Lake for a cruise, quack along with the Captain with your "Wacky Quackers".
  • Fully escorted, time for shopping, luggage handling, and all taxes, & tips. Please see reverse for General Information, Terms & Conditions.

   PROGRAM FEE (PER PERSON): $649 DOUBLE $629 TRIPLE OR QUAD $85 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

WHEATLAND SENIOR TRAVEL

Bill McGinnis
1103 Main St.
PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511

(585) 538-6518

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JERSEY BOYS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008

   $149 PER PERSON including lunch at Joe Badali's Ristorante in Toronto

$50 deposit per person due April 11 and balance due August 26.

   Enjoy "Jersey Boys", the musical about Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.

   "Jersey Boys" is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide all before they were thirty.

  • 7:00 am Depart by chartered motorcoach from the Scottsville Fire Hall, 385 Scottsville-Mumford Road, Scottsville for Toronto, Ontario, Canada. PLEASE NOTE: Bring your passport OR two forms of ID (driver's license & original birth certificate) for Customs.
  • 7:15 Pick-up at the Mumford Fire Hall (Main St.) Rest/coffee stop en route.
  • 11:30 Arrive at Joe Badali's Ristorante, in Toronto and enjoy a sit-down lunch.
  • 1:30 pm Arrive at the Toronto Centre for the Arts and be seated in orchestra seats.
  • 2:00 Enjoy "JERSEY BOYS" featuring their hit songs "Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Oh What a Night, Rag Doll, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" and more.
  • 4:30 At the end of the show, reboard your motorcoach for the return trip home with a fast-food stop (individual expense) en route.
  • 9:00-9:15 Estimated arrival time in Mumford and Scottsville

   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

William McGinnis
1103 Main St., PO Box 195
Mumford, NY 14511
538-6518
Mary Allen
116 W. Cavalier Rd.
Scottsville, NY 14546
889-2156

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   The Wheatland Senior Citizens meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 12 noon. The meetings alternate between the Mumford Community Building and the Scottsville Village Hall.

   All are welcome to join the group for the trips, you do not have to be a member of the group to go along. For more information, please contact Bill McGinnis at 538-6518 or Mary Allen at 889-2156.