TriDistrict Community Education

Arrive at the Old Log Theater, located in Excelsior near Lake Minnetonka. Trip 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 1:15 p.m. After lunch move into theater. 1:30 p.m. Theater performance Once Upon A Mattress Mary Rodger’s classic Once Upon A Mattress is a delightful musical that has become a fan favorite in theatres everywhere! Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, Once Upon a Mattress is hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, a rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea. Get ready for some side-splitting shenanigans. Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar? Thursday, January 12 $94.00 Depart TPAC 10:15am / Return 5pm Depart SSP 10:30am / Return 4:45pm Depart IGH 10:45am / Return 4:30pm Register by Friday, December 9

Matinee performance:Footloose When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Footloose first burst onto the silver screen in 1984 and proved to be one of the year’s most successful motion pictures. The soundtrack recording reaches # 1 on the Billboard charts and went on to sell over seventeen million copies worldwide, generating such Top Forty hits as its title song and Let’s Hear It For the Boy, Almost Paradise, Holding Out for a Hero, I’m Free. Wednesday, September 14 $105.00 Depart TPAC 10am / Return 5:15pm Depart SSP 10:15am / Return 5pm Depart IGH 10:30am / Return 4:45pm Register by Friday, August 12

Arrive at the historic Lake Elmo Inn, offering a tradition of elegance for three decades. Menu: Chicken Entrée with Salad, Starch, Vegetable Of The Day, Bread, Beverage, Mini Dessert [Note: Washrooms are not available at the Octagon House - allow time for guests to use facilities before leaving the restaurant.] 1:00 p.m. Arrive at the historic Octagon House in Hudson, WI. [Divine into groups of 10]. The house shines with traditional Victorian Christmas decorations. The house was built for Judge John Shaw Moffat and his wife. The Octagon House is a fine example of the novel eight-sided dwelling popular in America in the mid-1800s. Such a house was considered conducive to healthy living as light and air could enter from eight directions. Enjoy a guided tour of the Victorian-era Octagon House Museum complex. In addition to the gracious restored house with Victorian era furnishings, is the carriage house. [Note: Tour includes 2nd floor - no elevator. Those guests who cannot climb a flight of stairs can be seated on the main floor.] Tuesday, December 6 $95.00 Depart TPAC 10:30am / Return 3pm Depart SSP 10:15am / Return 3:15pm Depart IGH 10am / Return 3:30pm Register by Friday,November 4

Register here to board the bus at Central Square Osceola Train Board the restored historical train at the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway. Enjoy a colorful trip back in time as you return to 1948, riding on a vintage train from Osceola to Marine on St. Croix. Travel high on the bluffs above the St. Croix River with scenic views of woodlands and wildlife and cross the river on a swing bridge once opened to let the steamboats pass through. On the way home, stop at Pine Tree Apple Orchard to complete a perfect fall excursion. Enjoy an onboard box lunch of a turkey/tomato/lettuce sandwich with chips, cookie and beverage. Thur, Oct 13 . $92 includes transportation/train ride/lunch Register by Fri, Sept 9 Depart SSP 10 am / Return 2:30 pm

Arrive at Taylor’s Falls Scenic Boat Tours to board the boat. Water levels will determine the accessibility. [There are 20 steps down the staircase from the bus to the boat. Those who cannot manage stairs can be transported by golf cart from the motor coach down to the boat landing. A half hour has been allowed for everyone to board the boat Ask staff for assistance. They will be available to give direction and help anyone who has difficulty getting from where the bus drops off passengers, down to the boat.] 11:00 a.m. Depart on the 80-minute public cruise. Since 1906 thousands of tourist have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world famous Dalles (Dells) of the St. Croix River by authentic paddlewheel boat. The unique rock formations are highlighted by the narration by the crew. The view inspires awe, not just for its beauty, but also for the provision of this river that sculpted through ancient volcanic rock. The land was revered by the Ojibwa, Dakota and Fox people. Trappers and traders glided in canoes and bateaux between the basaltic walls they called dalles. Courageous early settlers built a riverside town where steam navigation stopped. This cruise provides a picture postcard view that will not soon be forgotten. Have a sack luncheon, using local ingredients to craft a seasonal menu: Sandwich with Ferndale Market Turkey, Colby Jack Cheese, Organic Romaine Lettuce, Mayonnaise, and Mustard Packets, Kettle-cooked Chips, Organic Carrots, and Chocolate Chip Cookie, Coffee. 12:20 p.m. Boat returns to the dock. Reboard the motor coach. 12:45 p.m. Leave Taylor’s Falls. 1:00 p.m. Stop at Sprouting Out (formerly Eichten’s Cheese Shop & Deli). Shop for award-winning cheese, bison meat products and specialty gifts. (Passengers who plan to purchase cheese should bring a thermal bag.) Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Cost is: $82.00 Depart TPAC 9am / Return 2:45pm Depart SSP 8:45am / Return 3pm Depart IGH 8:30am / Return 3:15pm Register by Friday, July 8, 2022

Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation Lodging for 2 nights 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 We will stop for breakfast (included) enroute to Lake Geneva, WI. The area was a popular summer retreat for the barons of wealth in lumber, cattle, oil, steel, cement, manufacturing, and durable goods. They built mansions and large homes on the lake from the 1850s, through the heyday of the Roaring 20s. Check into Harbor Shores, featuring park view rooms for a two-night stay. The hotel is located downtown near shopping and dining. Enjoy dinner at the Dancing Horses Dinner Theater in the nearby community of Delavan. It is an enchanting show. The dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds that perform alongside their trainers in equestrian artistry. Visually stunning, and performed in a 300-seat theatre, this live show is truly a must-see for any horse lover. [B,D] DAY 1 - Wednesday, July 20, 2022 At 7:00 a.m. Leave Thompson Park Activity Center, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. [Bus must load in the Upper Lot.] 7:15 a.m. Leave Inver Grove Heights Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN (In the Veterans Memorial & Grove Community Center Complex). Bus pick up is at the North side of the complex at Door "E". Please enter the facility by taking a left at Babcock/80th Street. (Note: Bus tries to come into the parking lot off of Barbara Street - too tight of a corner.) .7:30 a.m. Leave from So. St. Paul. Central Square Community Center, 100 7th Ave. No., South St. Paul, MN 55075. Pickup on 7th Ave. No. side (west side of building). Stop for breakfast (included) enroute to Lake Geneva, WI. The area was a popular summer retreat for the barons of wealth in lumber, cattle, oil, steel, cement, manufacturing, and durable goods. They built mansions and large homes on the lake from the 1850s, through the heyday of the Roaring 20s. Check into Harbor Shores, featuring park view rooms for a two-night stay. The hotel is located downtown near shopping and dining. Enjoy dinner at the Dancing Horses Dinner Theater in the nearby community of Delavan. It is an enchanting show. The dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds that perform alongside their trainers in equestrian artistry. Visually stunning, and performed in a 300-seat theatre, this live show is truly a must-see for any horse lover. [B,D] DAY 2 - Thursday, July 21, 2022 Board the Lake Geneva U.S. Mail Boat Tour. This narrated cruise features the beautiful mansions on the Lake. There are only a handful of places left in the country where mail is still delivered by boat and none with a more exciting and scenic tour. Mail is still delivered to about 60 homes around Lake Geneva daily, from mid-June to mid-September. The Walworth departs with a load of passengers, and a unique mail person. They must jump off the bow of the boat while it is still moving and on to the pier. Deliver the mail, grab any out-going parcels and leap back on to the stern of the boat before it passes by. After the cruise, walk across the street for lunch (included) at one of Lake Geneva’s most popular restaurants. Meet a docent who will escort the group to the Black Point Estate and Gardens, overlooking Geneva Lake. It was the summer home for Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp, and four generations of his descendants. While taking in stunning views from the grand veranda you’ll get a taste of what it was like to summer in this historic place. Step into the original American dream and learn how this German immigrant built one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture. See one of the most intact collections of Victorian furnishings in the Midwest. It is a historic site owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. This evening dining is on your own in downtown Lake Geneva. [C,L] DAY 3 - Friday, July 22, 2022 Travel to North Freedom, WI to visit the Mid-Continental Railway Museum. Spend time in the Coach Sheds that are filled with restored wooden passenger cars, freight cars and displays from the turn of the century. See examples of nationally renowned wood car restorations such as the Badger # 2 “Fish Car” the exquisite Art Nouveau-motif of the Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western # 63, the 1903-built Copper Range coach # 60. In the outdoor display yard, you can inspect steam locomotives up-close. There are nearly 40 train cars and locomotives on prominent. Board the passenger train for a memorable ride in restored coaches built in 1915. An authentically attired conductor will call "all aboard!" before the train leaves from the historic depot, built in 1894. Have lunch (included) and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. [C,L] Wednesday, July 20,through Friday, July 22 Cost is: $625.00per person (2 per room) $780.00per person (1 per room) Depart TPAC 7:00am / Return 7:30pm Depart IGH 7:30am / Return 7:30pm Depart SSP 7:30am / Return 7:30pm Register by Monday, May 30, 2022

Register here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center in West St. Paul Footloose When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Enjoy the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, as 1984's Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. The soundtrack recording reached # 1 on the Billboard charts and went on to sell over 17 million copies worldwide, generating such Top Forty hits as its title song and Let’s Hear It For the Boy, Almost Paradise, Holding Out for a Hero, I’m Free. Wednesday, September 14 . $105.00 Depart TPAC 10am / Return 5:15pm Register by Friday, August 12

Register here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center Welcome to Taylor’s Falls Scenic Boat Since 1906, thousands of tourist have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world famous Dalles (Dells) of the St. Croix River by authentic paddlewheel boat. The unique rock formations are highlighted by the narration of the crew. The view inspires awe, not just for its beauty, but also for the provision of this river that sculpted through ancient volcanic rock. The land was revered by the Ojibwa, Dakota and Fox people. Trappers and traders glided in canoes and bateaux between the basaltic walls they called dalles. Courageous early settlers built a riverside town where steam navigation stopped. This cruise provides a picture-postcard-view that will not soon be forgotten. Please note, as you board the boat, water levels will determine the accessibility. There are 20 steps down the staircase from the bus to the boat. Those who cannot manage stairs can be transported by golf cart from the motor coach down to the boat landing. A half hour has been allowed for everyone to board the boat Ask staff for assistance. They will be available to give direction and help anyone who has difficulty getting from where the bus drops off passengers, down to the boat. 11:00 a.m. Depart on the 80-minute public cruise. Enjoy a sack lunch, using local ingredients to craft a seasonal menu: sandwich with Ferndale Market turkey, colby jack cheese, organic romaine lettuce, mayonnaise and mustard packets, kettle-cooked chips, organic carrots, a chocolate chip cookie, and coffee. 12:20 p.m. Boat returns to the dock. Reboard the motor coach. 12:45 p.m. Leave Taylors Falls. 1:00 p.m. Stop at Sprouting Out (formerly Eichten’s Cheese Shop & Deli) and shop for award-winning cheese, bison meat products, and specialty gifts. (Passengers who plan to purchase cheese should bring a thermal bag.) Wednesday, August 10, 2022 $77.00 Depart TPAC 9am / Return 2:45pm Register by Friday, July 8, 2022

Register here to board coach bus at West St. Paul (TPAC) DAY 1 - Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Depart Thompson Park Activity Center (WSP) at 7:00 am. 7:15 -7:30 am, pick up passengers in Inver Grove and South St. Paul. Stop for breakfast (included) enroute to Lake Geneva, WI. The area was a popular summer retreat for the barons of wealth in lumber, cattle, oil, steel, cement, manufacturing, and durable goods. They built mansions and large homes on the lake from the 1850s, through the heyday of the Roaring 20s. Check into Harbor Shores, featuring park view rooms for a two-night stay. The hotel is located downtown near shopping and dining. Enjoy dinner at the Dancing Horses Dinner Theater in the nearby community of Delavan. It is an enchanting show. The dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds that perform alongside their trainers in equestrian artistry. Visually stunning, and performed in a 300-seat theatre, this live show is truly a must-see for any horse lover. [B,D] DAY 2 - Thursday, July 21, 2022 Board the Lake Geneva U.S. Mail Boat Tour. This narrated cruise features the beautiful mansions on the Lake. There are only a handful of places left in the country where mail is still delivered by boat and none with a more exciting and scenic tour. Mail is still delivered to about 60 homes around Lake Geneva daily, from mid-June to mid-September. The Walworth departs with a load of passengers, and a unique mail person. They must jump off the bow of the boat while it is still moving and on to the pier. Deliver the mail, grab any out-going parcels and leap back on to the stern of the boat before it passes by. After the cruise, walk across the street for lunch (included) at one of Lake Geneva’s most popular restaurants. Meet a docent who will escort the group to the Black Point Estate and Gardens, overlooking Geneva Lake. It was the summer home for Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp, and four generations of his descendants. While taking in stunning views from the grand veranda, you’ll get a taste of what it was like to summer in this historic place. Step into the original American dream and learn how this German immigrant built one of the finest examples of Queen Anne architecture. See one of the most intact collections of Victorian furnishings in the Midwest. It is a historic site owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. This evening, dining is on your own in downtown Lake Geneva. [C,L] DAY 3 - Friday, July 22, 2022 Travel to North Freedom, WI to visit the Mid-Continental Railway Museum. Spend time in the Coach Sheds that are filled with restored wooden passenger cars, freight cars and displays from the turn of the century. See examples of nationally renowned wood car restorations, such as the Badger # 2 “Fish Car”, the exquisite Art Nouveau-motif of the Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western # 63, the 1903-built Copper Range coach # 60. In the outdoor display yard, you can inspect steam locomotives up-close. There are nearly 40 train cars and locomotives on prominent. Board the passenger train for a memorable ride in restored coaches built in 1915. An authentically attired conductor will call "all aboard!" before the train leaves from the historic depot, built in 1894. Have lunch (included) and return at approximately 7:30 p.m. [C,L] Tour price includes deluxe motor coach transportation, lodging for 2 nights and meals as indicated by C-Continental Breakfast, B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, and S-Supper. Wednesday, July 20, through Friday, July 22 Cost is: $625.00 per person (2 per room) $780.00 per person (1 per room) Depart TPAC 7 am Wed / Return 7:30 pm Fri Register by Monday, May 30, 2022