Your friendly Activities Office Staff wants to make sure your summer is filled with fun and adventure! The following trips come highly recommended by the staff as not-to-miss this summer—.
July 1, 2017 – Bus Trip to Diamondbacks Game – Includes “All You Can Eat Seats” and Fireworks Show! Start your Independence Day celebration early on July 1 when the D-backs take on the Rockies. This is the Diamondbacks Official July 4 game – it is just on July 1 due to MLB scheduling. Enjoy the Fourth of July fireworks spectacular following the game. The first 20,000 fans in to the ballpark will receive a giveaway item. The outing includes roundtrip Motorcoach transportation and Diamond Level seats in the All You Can Eat Section 222. The ballpark menu includes hot dogs, potato chips, popcorn, peanuts, Pepsi and Aquafina water until the seventh inning. Bring your family and friends for an exciting game of baseball. Space is limited; buy your tickets early! $60 cash or check only. On sale May 2, 2017 at the Activities Office.
July 25 through 28, 2017 Pageant of the Masters and Catalina Island
Back by popular demand, The Pageant of the Masters is a remarkable presentation of living pictures. Cast members re-create classical and contemporary artwork paintings, sculptures, posters, ceramic pieces, jewelry and more. Innovative makeup and costumes, intricate sets, state of the art lighting, live narration, a full pit-orchestra and the atmospheric amphitheater combine to make this the finest production of its kind in the world. This is a must-do, bucket list trip — and to make it even more amazing, your hotel is the Queen Mary! $850 per person/double; $1099 per person/single. This trip sells out quickly; if you want to go this year, sign up today!
October 10 – 13, 2017 – Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Trip
For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of mass ascension on a crisp early morning as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the cerulean desert sky. Plan now to make sure you are a part of this Magic in the Sky. View the over 800 balloons ascend at one time and the see Special Shapes Glow. Additional highlights include a thrilling panoramic view of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande Valley as you ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway to the 10,378 foot summit of the mountain. A welcome dinner is included at an authentic Mexican restaurant. Also included in Albuquerque are Old Town, San Felipe de Neri Church and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Then it’s only a short drive to Santa Fe, the oldest seat of government in the United States. Famous for its unique mix of Spanish and Indian cultures, the rows of streets of Santa Fe are lined with buildings of distinctive design, adobe houses and interesting shops. Your visit to this historic city features the Palace of the Governors and the Historic Square. On sale May 16, 2017 at the Activities Office. $795 per person/double, $995 per person/single. Check only.
Not-to-Miss Summer Concerts!
Be sure to plan to attend the amazing summer tribute concerts featuring the music of artists Roy Orbison, June 6; Johnny Cash, June 30; Reba, July 21, The Carpenters, August 18; The Eagles, September 22 and Fleetwood Mac, October 6 – with many more in the fall. Mark your calendars for October 26 when tickets go on sale for the amazing Texas Tenors! They will return to PebbleCreek for three shows only on December 5! Their Christmas show is an extra special treat! On sale October 26 at 8:00 a.m. in the Renaissance Theater. Show times and ticket pricing to be announced.