Travel (Ages 50+)

Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall

Friday, March 13th - Bus will depart from the Oceola Community Center at 10:15am

Enjoy lunch and a show at Genetti's Hole-In The Wall. This lunch show will be a comedy Murder Mystery Comedy.

Dick and Dora Charrington are upper class socialites in 1940’s Northville and are well-known for their penchant to drink to excess, but on this night they have stumbled into a local dive bar and onto a murder/mystery. Will they once again put their amateur detective skills to the task or will a live radio broadcast at the bar turn into dead air? You might become a suspect in this new interactive/comedy murder/mystery.

Menu:

• Italian Wedding Soup,

• Garlic Breadsticks,

• Genitti’s White Pasta,

• Antipasto Salad with Italian Vinaigrette,

• Baked Chicken with Vegetable,

• Italian Steak with Oven-Roasted Potatoes,

• Italian Sausage with Green Peppers & Onions

• Cannoli

Deadline to register is March 13th.

Cost: $65/Senior Center Member | $75 Non-Member

Grand Experience Trip

A 50+ experience at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

September 27th-30th

A Trip Back in Time

The Mackinac Island Grand Experience is a unique opportunity to stay at one of the finest and historic hotel properties in America. Step back in time and experience a way of life that has all but disappeared. 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 Area Parks and Recreation Authority is able to offer this opportunity through its affiliation with mParks. The Grand Experience is for individuals 50 years or older; companions and caregivers under 50 are welcome.

Your Stay Includes

• Accommodation for four days and three nights at the Grand Hotel

• Round trip ferry boat service

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

• Champagne Reception

• Daily Full Breakfasts

• Daily Afternoon Tea and cookies

• Daily Five Course Dinner

• Nightly Demitasse

• Nightly Dancing with the Grand Hotel Orchestra

• Grand Hotel History Lecture

• Carriage Tour of the Island

• Special prices on bicycle rental, golf, photos, and fudge

• Bingo, Movies, Contests, Tournaments (putting, chipping, and bocce) Daily Activities, Evening Entertainment, and so much more!

Grand Experience Rates

Payment in Full Pricing:

Single Room: $1,390 per person
Double Room: $1,080 per person
Triple Room: $980 per person

Payment Plan Pricing:

Single Room: $1,410 per person
Double Room: $1,100 per person
Triple Room: $1,000 per person

Transportation to and from Mackinaw City along with parking fees at the ferry dock will be on your own.

Room Accommodations

All rooms will be assigned by mParks by "luck of the draw." Barrier free rooms are available for individuals in wheelchairs. It is imperative that you indicate if you need any special accommodation when you register.

Travel Insurance

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

Registration Information

Registration begins January 6th 2026. All registrations must be done in-person at the Oceola Community Center. A deposit of 50% is due at time of registration. Cash or Check only. Checks payable to HAPRA. The remaining balance is due by July 31st. There are no refunds for this trip.

This is a very popular trip and will fill up. Registration is first- come, first serve. You must register in person at the Oceola Community Center.