Trips & Tours

Library Tour

Lunch at the Maple Valley Library

Our neighbors at the Maple Valley Library will be hosting us today and providing coffee and tea. Come on in at 10:30 and enjoy a hot beverage. We will start Bingo at 11:00. We'll have a simple lunch of sandwiches and salads at noon. Afterward we'll have a brief tour of this great library.

Age Requirement: Adults 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Wild Horse Wind Farm

Pollution-free electricity

The Wild Horse Wind Farm provides approximately 230 megawatts of affordable, pollution-free electricity to the Northwest. The turbines, underground power lines, roads, and substation blend well with other land uses, and the wind farm itself takes up only about 165 acres.
We have a tour and will learn exactly what is involved in harnessing the wind's energy. Participants are required to wear long pants and closed shoes.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Mariners vs. Athletics

Terrace Club

Join Seniors from across the state as the Mariners take on the Oakland athletics. Seats are located in the exclusive Terrace Club section where every spot has a fantastic view. Ron will drive us to the Park & Ride and then we'll take the bus into Seattle.

Cost is only $41 per person. Pay your own bus fare. Must sign-up by June 25th.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

International Stunt School

Professional training facility

“The training is not a casual summer camp environment, nor is it a boot camp. It is a professional-oriented training facility intended as a means whereby individuals can explore their potential in a demanding occupation which has its many rewards and at times, physical risks.” We'll watch some of this intense training to get an idea of what is involved in this dangerous profession.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Fort Steilacoom

At Western State Hospital

Fort Steilacoom was opened in 1849 to establish an American military presence in Puget Sound and to protect settlers. Four of the original quarters remain today as a living history museum. This historic fort sits on the grounds of Western State Hospital.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Camp Wrinkle Ranch

Falls Creek Retreat Center

Burien Senior Center Recreation Supervisor, Kristy Dunn, will be here Wednesday morning, June 9th at 11:30 to tell you about all of the fun to be had at Camp Wrinkle Ranch. Held each September at Falls Creek Retreat in Raymond, Washington, this annual event brings together senior citizens from numerous senior centers and senior programs located in King County. Click on the video link to view last year's fun!

Falls Creek Retreat Center is located 35 miles west of Chehalis, Washington. The property includes 157 acres of forest, meadow, park, stream and a beautiful waterfall. The facility has tastefully decorated rooms that include linens, two large hot tubs that serve 17-20 people each, an espresso bar and ice cream shop. For recreation, the facility provides hiking trails, outdoor and indoor tennis, fishing pond (catch and release), two fire pits, horse shoes, a full size gym and more.

Age Requirement: Adults 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Puyallup Fairgrounds

Senior Day

Free coffee and baked goods at 10 a.m. at the Showplace Stage. Coupon books with special prices offered by Fair vendors, free entertainment with seniors in mind, and an activity sheet of things to do. Plus, flu shots offered by Walgreens.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Edmunds to Kingston Ferry

Peninsula Tour

Take the Edmunds to Kingston ferry, tour the peninsula & have lunch.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Roslyn

Northern Exposure

Visit Roslyn, Washington where “Northern Exposure” was filmed.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum

Racing through history

The Hydroplane and Race Boat Museum is the nation’s only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing.  Formed in 1983, their mission is to preserve and exhibit important artifacts from the sport of hydroplane racing. The museum features an incredible collection of vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades, including boats that have won 17 Gold Cups. This fantastic museum is in our own backyard - Kent.

Age Requirement: 50+

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.

Las Vegas

Road Trip

GMVCC and Catalyst Travel are pleased to offer a special Nine day and 8 Night Trip (PDF 1.89 MB) to fabulous Las Vegas. The incredible price of $679 per person (double occupancy) includes

• Motorcoach transportation
• 8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in a casino hotel
• 6 meals (4 breakfasts and 2 dinners)
• Gaming and sight-seeing on the famous Las Vegas strip
• Plenty of free time to shop, explore and discover Las Vegas
• And much more! See our itinerary (PDF 1.89 MB) for details.

Age Requirement: 50+

Contact Sally Goodgoin at Catalyst Travel (253) 852-0880 to register.

For more information email Allison or Linda or call 425-432-1272.