Travel

Oklahoma the Musical at Turkeyville

Set in the western territory of Oklahoma as it was aspiring to statehood, this beloved musical that changed Broadway forever tells the story of cowhands and farmers struggling to build a future, and find love, in a hard world. Featuring favorites such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “I’m Just a Girl Who Cain’t Say No,” and of course the boot-stompin’, show-stoppin’ title number, this is a show you do NOT want to miss!

Registration deadline: April 29th

Bus leaves promptly at 10:15am from the Oceola Community Center
Cost: $65 Senior Center Member / $70 Non-Member

Wednesday, May 29th
Bus leaves promptly at 10:15am from the Oceola Community Center

Frederik Meijer Gardens

Join us as we travel to Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Once we arrive lunch will be on your own at the café. Then we will embark on a guided tram tour to explore the gardens. The tram will stop often so you can better explore the gardens and sculptures.

Registration deadline: June 18th

Bus leaves promptly at 9:00am from the Oceola Community Center
Cost: $35 Senior Center Member / $40 Non-Member

Tuesday, June 25th
9:00am

The Grand Experience Trip

A 50+ experience at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Mackinac Island Grand Experience is a unique opportunity to stay at one of the finest historic hotel properties in America. Step back in time and experience a way of life that has all but disapeared. Experience the charm of riding in a horse-drawn carriage, enjoy afternoon tea in the parlor with new friends, or watch a beautiful sunset from the iconic Grand Hotel porch. Inside, explore the Grand Hotel with its vast array of antiques, art, and other surprises. Outside, explore the beauty nature provides.

Howell Recreation is able to offer this opportunity through its affiliation with mParks. The Grand Experience Trip is for individuals 50 years or older; companions and caregivers under 50 are welcome.

Your Stay Includes:

  • Accomodations for 4 days and 3 nights at the Grand Hotel.

  • Round trip ferry boat service

  • Round trip horse-drawn carriage to and from the Grand Hotel and Ferry Docks

  • Champagne reception

  • Daily full breakfasts

  • Daily afternoon tea and cookies

  • Daily four course dinner

  • Nightly demitasse

  • Nightly dancing with the Grand Hotel orchestra

  • Grand Hotel history lecture

  • Carriage tour of the island

  • Special pricing on bicycle rentals, golf, photos, and fudge.

  • Bingo, movies, contests, tournaments (putting, chipping, and bocce), daily activities, evening entertainment, and so much more!

Deadline to register is August 14th, 2024. Trip may fill up prior to registration deadline.

Registration Information:

Registration begins January 2nd, 2024. This is a very popular trip and will fill up. Registration is first-come, first-served. You must register in person at the Oceola Community Center.

A deposit of 50% is due at the time of registration. You can also pay in full. Cash or check only. Checks payable to HAPRA. The remaning balance is due August 14th. There are no refunds for this trip.

Travel Insurance:

The purchase of travel insurance is between the traveller and the insurance company. Cancellation insurance is recommended. Information regarding an insurance company recommended by mParks is available at the Oceola Community Center.

Cost:

Payment in full pricing:

Single Room: $1,170/person
Double Room: $895/person
Triple Toom: $805/person

Payment Plan Pricing:

Single Room: $1,180/person
Double Room: $905/person
Triple Room: $815/person

Room Accomodations:

All rooms will be assigned by mParks by “luck of the draw”. Barrer free rooms are available for individuals in wheelschairs. Rooms near an elevator may be assigned for individuals with walking difficulties. It is imperitive that you indicate if you need any special accomodations when you register.

October 15th-18th 2024
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