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WaitlistRecycling Facilities TourTripsTake a behind-the-scenes tour of Republic’s material recovery facility, where machinery and people sort our recyclables, then get items baled and ready for sale and shipment. Improve the process by doing your part: learn what products are upcycled and what common contaminants to avoid in the recycling stream. Transportation is not provided. Presenter: Scott Moening, Operations ManagerAdult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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SSP Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WITripsIncludes: Deluxe motor coach transportation Lodging for 1 night Meals: As indicated by C-Continental Breakfast, B - Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, S - Supper Attractions outlined in itinerary Tour Hosted by Trip Leader from South St. Paul Gratuities on included meals and attractions Thursday, October 12 & Friday, October 13 (2 Day Trip) Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI Have lunch (included) at the Wisconsin Dells Cracker Barrel Restaurant. In Ft. Atkinson tour the Hoard Historical Museum and the 1841 Foster House. Discover the people and events that make up Fort Atkinson’s history. Throughout the museum the past is revealed through an impressive collection of artifacts, artwork, and families. Explore the contributions of William Dempster Hoard, the father of American dairying and Lorine Niedecker, world famous poet. Lodging is at the Holiday Inn Express, Ft. Atkinson. Tonight, at Fireside Theatre enjoy the Thursday Evening Signature Buffet. The theater performance is “Titanic - The Musical.” The very name signals one of the most enduring events of the Twentieth Century. Titanic is the 1997 Broadway Musical that captured five Tony Awards including Best Musical. Soaring songs, grand staging, and a set awash in glorious costumes makes this historic musical a must-see event. It traces the lives of all the varied strata of people uniquely united on that fateful journey, with the central character being the Titanic herself. TITANIC is human drama that explores and reveals individual strength, love, faith, and especially the triumph of human dignity. Don’t miss this musical as unforgettable as the historic event itself. [L,D] Friday, October 13, 2023 Have breakfast (included) at the hotel and travel to Baraboo to tour the International Crane Foundation. Guides will give an outdoor walking tour along the pathway. It is the only place in the world where you can see all fifteen crane species. ICF has gained acclaim as one of the world's leaders in the conservation of endangered species. Learn about the techniques used to preserve some of the rarest birds in the world. After the tour visit the gift store and the Donnelley Building. They have the chick cam and other educational exhibitions. There are many trails for guests to explore. Have lunch (included) at Trapper Turn Restaurant located on Trapper Turn Golf Course with breathtaking views and elegant space. Make an afternoon stop at the Menomonie Creamery to purchase cheese and other treats. Return late afternoon to South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, and West. St. Paul. Thursday, October 12 7 Friday, October 13 Register by Fri, August 4 Thursday, October 12 & Friday, October 13 Cost is: $400.00per person (2 per room) $475.00per person (1 per room) Depart TPAC 7:00am / Return 4:30pm Depart IGH 7:15am / Return 4:30pm Depart SSP 7:30am / Return 4:30pm Register by Friday, August 4Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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SSP Historic Fort Snelling & Sibley HouseTripsArrive at Historic Fort Snelling, Minnesota’s First National Historic Landmark. It is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers and is a place of major social, cultural, and historical significance to all people who have inhabited the region. This is a self-guided visit of the new Visitors Center and the historic fort. At the fort a map handout helps visitors schedule their time. You can explore buildings inside the fort from the Soldiers’ Barracks to the one-room schoolhouse, the Blacksmith Shop and more. There are costumed demonstrations to watch, a variety of stories to hear, historic games and interpretative spaces within the fort. Be prepared for a considerable amount of walking from building to building on paths that are covered by a thin layer of gravel. (Wheelchairs do not fit through narrow doors.) There are places to be seated. Between the fort and the Visitor’s Center golf carts are available to transport visitors. Explore the new Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks with exhibit spaces, galleries, a Museum Store, and grab-and-go food. Outdoor space has stunning river overlooks and native plantings. 12:00 p.m. Arrive at Axels River Grill in the Historic Village of Mendota. Menu: Choose at sign up 1.) Steakhouse French Dip Sandwich - Slow Roasted, Thinly Shaved Prime Rib, Creamy Horseradish, Au Jus. French Fries, Beverage. 2.) Walleye Sandwich - Shore Lunch Battered Walleye Fingers on a Toasted Hoagie Roll with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, and House-Made Tartar Sauce. Fresh Fruit, Beverage. 3.) Cup of Chicken Wild Rice Soup and A Wedge Salad - Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grape Tomatoes and Gorgonzola Cheese. Bleu Cheese Dressing and a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze. Beverage. 1:30 p.m. Leave Axels for the Sibley Historic Site, across the street. It is home to the oldest structures still standing in Minnesota. From the center of the fur trade to the center of government, this site witnessed some of the key people and events at play in the tumultuous history of the early days of Minnesota statehood. Tour the restored buildings and hear the stories of the region's fur trade, the role of Henry Sibley, the state’s first governor, in the evolution of the Minnesota Territory, and the people and forces at work during the US-Dakota War of 1862. Walk the grounds and discover four limestone buildings — the Sibley House, the Faribault House, the Dupuis House, and a Cold Store — from the era when the American Fur Company was engaged in regional trade with the Dakota, between 1825 and 1853. Wednesday 14 $93.00 Depart TPAC 9:45am / Return 3:15pm Depart SSP 9:30am / Return 3:30pm Depart IGH 9:15am / Return 3:45pm Register by Friday, October 7Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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SSP Jersey Boys Chanhassen TheaterTripsMatinee performance: “Jersey Boys” With phenomenal music, memorable characters and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Experience electrifying performances of chart topping hits including “Sherry,” ”Big Girls Don’t Cry,” ”Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” ”Dawn” and “My Eyes Adored You” which brought the Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock “n” Roll Hall of Fame. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 $108.00 Depart TPAC 10am / Return 5:15pm Depart SSP 10:15am / Return 5pm Depart IGH 10:30am / Return 4:45pm Register by Friday, december 15Adult 55+ Sept '23-Aug '24
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SSP Memphis and The Meantimes (Ives Auditorium)TripsMatinee performance: “MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES” This band is a celebration of the music that changed the world from Sun Records and the Grand Ole Opry. This is not new Country, this is the stuff new Country can only dream of being. Featuring songs from Cash, Haggard, Lewis, Orbison, Elvis and many others, MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES have been thrilling audiences for years by providing them with an 8-piece powerful presentation. Featuring the talents of Dan Neale, Lisi Wright, Ben Kaplan, Peter Guertin, John Wright and vocals by Cate Fierro, Shalo Lee, Mick Sterling and from time to time very special guest vocalists, MEMPHIS AND THE MEANTIMES is a joyful noise celebrating the best of American popular music. Lunch is: BBQ Ribs & BBQ Chicken Beer Cheese Mac Southern Style Green Beans House Coleslaw Biscuits with Honey Butter Assorted Desserts Coffee/Water/Hot Tea Thursday, March 23, 2023 $93.00 Depart TPAC 10:30am / Return 4:15 pm Depart SSP 10:45am / Return 4:00pm Depart IGH 11:00am / Return 3:45pmAdult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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SSP Million Dollar Quartet (Old Log)TripsTrip leader will pick up tickets at the box office upon arrival. 12:00 p.m. Have lunch in the Old Log Dining Room. Make menu choice at sign up: 1.) Bone-out Short Rib with mashed potatoes, green beans and au jus, 2.) Chicken Breast with roasted red potatoes, green beans and a sherry cream sauce. 3.) Vegetarian pasta. Made with house marinara and fresh vegetables. All meals include Rolls, Coffee, Tea, Dessert 1:30 p.m. Theater performance “Million Dollar Quartet” This Tony Award Winning Musical is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS and CARL PERKINS together at Sun Records for on the of the greatest jam session ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do you Love?” “Sixteen Tons.” “Flosom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more. ““Million Dollar Quartet,” a buoyant new jukebox musical about a hallowed day in the history of rock ’n’roll – NewYorkTimes Thursday, September 28, 2023 $94.00 Depart TPAC 10:15am / Return 5pm Depart SSP 10:30am / Return 4:45pm Depart IGH 10:45am / Return 4:30pmAdult 55+ Sept '23-Aug '24
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SSP Northfield TourTripsArrive at the Northfield Historical Society Museum. [Because of the limited amount of space, half of the group will visit the museum, and the other half will shop in Northfield. The Oil & Vinegar Store is next door. Then switch places.] The Museum is home to Northfield's famous bank raid site. It appears as it did Sept. 9, 1876, when the James-Younger Gang attempted to rob it. In the Ted Scott Room, there are rotating exhibits on the history of the city, its region, and the state. The museum store offers souvenirs and books of local and regional interest offered in the atmosphere of an old-fashioned dry goods store. Have lunch at The Ole Store Restaurant featuring a contemporary menu in a charming neighborhood location. Menu: Swedish Meatball Luncheon with cookie and beverage. A local guide will board the coach for a city tour of Northfield. They will talk about the history of this village. Many of the buildings in Northfield look as they did a century ago, with windows and cornices embellished with 19th-century architectural detail. Among them, the Scriver Building is the former site of the First National Bank and The Archer House Inn. The village is charming and sophisticated, historic, and colorful, artsy and active, secluded and connected, quiet and happening. Drive through Carleton College. It was founded in 1866 and had 23 students its first term. Today, Carleton draws approximately 2,000 students from across the country. Continue to the campus of St. Olaf College. In 1874 it was founded to educate the Norwegian immigrants who had settled around the area. It has approximately 3,000 students and is renowned as a seat of Norwegian culture in the United States. Stop at the Abdallah’s Candy Store in Apple Valley to shop Thursday, July 13 $87.00 Depart TPAC 9:15am / Return 4:30pm Depart SSP 9:30am / Return 4:15pm Depart IGH 9:45am / Return 4pm Register by Friday, June 10Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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SSP The Music of Bobby Darin at St. Cloud Paramount TheaterTripsArrive for lunch at Coyote Moon Grille Restaurant overlooking the Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud. Menu: Entrée, Popover, Salad, Side Dish, Beverage, Dessert. 1:00 p.m. Arrive at the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud. A turn-of-the-century historic 700-seat theater that was renovated in 1998. Visit The Visual Arts Center, located in the lower level of the Paramount Theatre. Next door is the Paramount Gallery & Gift store featuring Minnesota Artists in All Mediums. Splish Splash - The Music of Bobby Darin, staring Vegas Entertainer Ron Gartner. BOBBY DARIN. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor in film and television. He performed in a range of music genres, including jazz, pop, rock’n’roll, folk, swing and country. He started in show business as a songwriter for Connie Francis and achieved world fame in 1958 with his own first million-seller “Splish Splash”. He died following a heart operation in 1973 at the age of 37. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Recording Academy gave him a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Grammy Awards ceremony. It has been said that had he lived, he would have been more famous than Frank Sinatra. Darin was that multi-talented. In this special show, Vegas entertainer Ron Gartner honors the Darin legacy… singing the songs of the swingin-est guy who ever put on a tux…in a show that covers everything from Darin’s rock ‘n’ roll days to the evening at the Copa (with a slight detour into Country, Folk and Political Activism). Finger-snappin’ songs like Mack The Knife, Dream Lover, Beyond the Sea, Artificial Flowers, If I Were a Carpenter, Clementine, That’s All, and many many more! Depart TPAC 9:15am / Return 5:30pm Depart SSP 9am / Return 5:45pm Depart IGH 8:45am / Return 6pm Register by Friday, October 7Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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WSP Historic Fort Snelling and Sibley HouseTripsRegister here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center Historic Fort Snelling and Sibley House Arrive at Historic Fort Snelling, Minnesota’s first National Historic Landmark, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Spend an hour and 45 minutes on a self-guided tour of the fort at your own pace. (Be prepared for a considerable amount of walking from building to building. Please note wheelchairs do not fit through narrow doorways). After more than two years of rehabilitation and improvements, the Minnesota Historical Society is excited to welcome back visitors to Historic Fort Snelling. Explore the new Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks and experience expanded outdoor learning opportunities with stunning river overlooks, paved pathways, native plantings, enhanced interpretive spaces, and places to reflect. This National Historic Landmark resides on Dakota homeland, known as Bdote, with history spanning 10,000 years. Learn stories of the military fort and its surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers and veterans, enslaved people, immigrants, and the changing landscape. Lunch will be at Axels River Grill. Choose your lunch selection when you register: 1) Steakhouse French dip sandwich & French fries; 2) Walleye sandwich & fresh fruit; or a 3) Cup of wild rice soup & wedge salad. After lunch, on to the Sibley Historic Site across the street. Home to the oldest structures still standing in Minnesota, this site was the center of the fur trade, the center of the government and witnessed some of the key people and events at play in the tumultuous history of the early days of Minnesota statehood. Tour the buildings and hear stories of the fur trade, Henry Sibley, MN’s first governor and the evolution of the MN Territory.Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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WaitlistWSP Memphis and the Meantimes at the Ives AuditoriumTripsRegister here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center. Memphis and the Meantimes Arrive at the elegant jewel-box Gideon S. Ives Auditorium on the Heritage Center along the Minnesota River. After lunch in the dining area, enjoy the music of Memphis and the Meantimes in the carefully-crafted, state-of-the-art concert hall. This band is a celebration of the music that changed the world from Sun Records and the Grand Ole Opry. This is not new country - this is the stuff new Country can only dream of being. Featuring songs from Cash, Haggard, Lewis, Orbison, Elivis and many others, Memphis and the Meantimes has been thrilling audiences for years by providing them with an 8-piece powerful presentation. This show is a joyful noise celebrating the best of American popular music. Menu: BBQ ribs & chicken, beer cheese mac, southern style green beans, coleslaw, biscuits with honey butter, dessert, beverage Register by Feb 17, 2023Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
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WSP The Music of Bobby Darin at St. Cloud Paramount TheaterTripsRegister here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center: Arrive for lunch at 11 am at the Coyote Moon Grille Restaurant overlooking the Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud. Menu: entrée, popover, salad, side dish, beverage, dessert The Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, a turn-of-the-century historic 700-seat theater, was renovated in 1998. Take a few minutes to visit The Visual Arts Center, located in the lower level of the Paramount Theatre or the Paramount Gallery & Gift store next door, featuring Minnesota artists in all mediums. Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin, starring Vegas Entertainer Ron Gartner, will begin at 1 pm. Bobby Darin was a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and an actor in film and television. He performed in a range of music genres, including jazz, pop, rock’n’roll, folk, swing and country. He started in show business as a songwriter for Connie Francis and achieved world fame in 1958 with his own first million-seller Splish Splash. He died following a heart operation in 1973 at the age of 37. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Recording Academy gave him a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Grammy Awards ceremony. It has been said that had he lived, he would have been more famous than Frank Sinatra. In this special show, Vegas entertainer Ron Gartner honors the Darin legacy, singing the songs of the swingin-est guy who ever put on a tux, in a show that covers everything from Darin’s rock ‘n’ roll days to the evening at the Copa (with a slight detour into Country, Folk and Political Activism). Enjoy finger-snappin’ songs like "Mack The Knife", "Dream Lover", "Beyond the Sea", "Artificial Flowers", "If I Were a Carpenter", "Clementine", "That’s All", and more! Depart TPAC 9:15 am / Return 5:30 pm Register by Friday, March 17Adult 55+ Sept '22-Aug '23
