Trips

FiftyNorth offers a variety of travel opportunities including theater, concerts, river cruises, museums, professional sports events and so much more! 

The Travel Committee plans, schedules, and escorts all events. Trip attendees are transported by charter bus to many delightful, insightful and entertaining venues. Past adventures have found us visiting many of the Twin Cities’ museums or theaters, taking historical tours of unique cities, or attending a Twins or Saints game. Occasionally, an overnight travel adventure is planned. Scholarships are available to help defray the cost for our more expensive adventures.

You may sign up for any of these trips online with credit card payment, or come into the Center and fill out a registration form, attach payment and put into registration slot behind the Reception Desk.  To sign up online, click on the name of the trip.

If you have ideas for a trip adventure for the Travel Committee to consider, please contact Michelle Brant at 664-3707.

Trip Policies

*Trip leaders are unable to provide assistance to anyone who has limited mobility or that uses a wheelchair. Please arrange to have a friend or PCA register & pay to accompany and assist you. If available, please indicate when you are registering if you need seating in a handicap section.

*In the event you have to cancel your trip registration after the registration deadline, you will not receive a refund, unless someone else is able to go in your place.

*If you are not on the bus within 10 minutes of the departure time on the return trip home, you will be responsible for finding your own transportation back to FiftyNorth.

TRIP – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL IN WINONA

Wednesday, July 22
10:15-7:30pm
Capacity: 25 minimum,  45 maximum
Cost: $130
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
A  Midsummer Night’s Dream
by  WILLIAM  SHAKESPEARE  DIRECTED BY DOUG SCHOLZ-CARLSON
“reason and love keep little company…”
One of Shakespeare’s most magical and popular plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream has something new to offer everyone, even those who have seen it many times. Full of confused lovers, mischievous fairies, rulers and some “rude” mechanicals, this play takes us from the structure of Athens to the more free and mysterious forest where confusion reigns and anything can happen!
Midsummer will be directed by Doug Scholz-Carlson, the artistic director of the Great River Shakespeare Festival.

Production will be in the historic 1908 Masonic Building theater, newly acquired by the city of Winona.  Historic scenery from the era will be used.
*The cost of this trip Includes: bus, lecture on bus on trip down, play tickets, after the play light meal and conversation with actors, treats on bus on way home.
*NOTE: does not include lunch before the play
Trip Leaders: Bill & Char Carlson  507-645-9642 and Kim Reis  651-894-3946

TRIP – ROSEMARY ITALIAN KITCHEN

Thursday, July 23
5:00-7:00pm
Address: 2300 Gleason Ct, Northfield
Trip Leader: Jim Pence
Capacity: 12
Cost: you are responsible for the cost of your meal/beverages.
Registration deadline: July 20
We’re planning a group dinner at Rosemary’s for anyone interested in some social time with your FiftyNorth friends. Relax, unwind and let someone else do the cooking. Register early so we can finalize reservations by July 20. You will need to provide your own transportation.
Check out their menu – https://rosemaryitaliankitchen.com/food-menu

TRIP – MINNESOTA TWINS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS

Thursday, July 30
10:30-5:00pm
Capacity: 20 minimum, 30 maximum
Cost: $95
Registration deadline: July 8    

Experience the Thrill of Pro Baseball!
Don’t miss rooting for the Minnesota Twins as they take on the Kansas City Royals! Feel the energy of the crowd, the crack of the bat, and the roar after every home run. It’s more than just a game; it’s a timeless American tradition, perfect for family fun or cheering with your FiftyNorth friends.
Concessions are on your own.
Trip Leader: Michelle Brant

TRIP – IOWA: EARTH MOVING CENTER AND VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM

Thursday, August 6
6:30am-8:30pm
Location: Off Site
Trip Leader: Norma Monroe
Capacity: 12 minimum, 12 maximum
Cost: $185
Registration deadline: August 3

Description of Exhibits:
Earthmoving Legacy Center – The development of heavy equipment as Caterpillar
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum – Tour through themed displays – immigration, woodcarving, Rosemaling, tapestry, fine arts and others. Visit an International juried art exhibit focusing on Norwegian Immigration History, then visit Heritage Park site of a collection of 12 buildings, where the settlers lived and worked.
*Not included in cost: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and 2 coffee breaks

TRIP – OZARK JUBILEE BRANSON COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT TREASURE ISLAND

Wednesday, November 4
10:30am-5:00pm
Trip Leader: Michelle Brant                                                                      
Capacity: 30
Cost: $115 – Includes lunch, performance and transportation by Benjamin Bus, Inc.
Registration deadline:  October 1

Direct from BRANSON the OZARK JUBILEE features an all-star cast of Branson’s top entertainers. This year presenting, “AN ALL NEW CHRISTMAS SHOW”, WITH NEW MUSIC, NEW JOKES, but the same, WORLD CLASS TALENT THAT YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT! This year the OZARK JUBILEE will be honoring and paying tribute to our VETERANS, and thanking them for their SPECIAL SERVICE.
The entire second half of the show is a total variety of Christmas music. From traditional standards you’ll remember such as Silent Night, White Christmas and many more to some more contemporary Christmas selections. They will share with you the TRUE meaning of Christmas with music, comedy and message to provide an day of entertainment that will touch your heart.
*Lunch is included in the price – 2-slices of turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing, corn, rolls, assorted bars and coffee.

Future Trips:

PLANNING IS IN THE WORKS FOR UPCOMING TRIPS:

Join the Travel Committee…

A group working together to have some fun.

Are you curious?

Do you like to learn new things?

Do you like to see something amazing?

Do you like to share a great restaurant with others?

Do you like to organize things?

I have enjoyed organizing adventures to…

• Plays at the Guthrie

• Bridges of Madison County

• Science Museum of Minnesota

• Ballet in Duluth

• Light show at the Arboretum

• Sleigh Rides

Being a member of the Travel Committee is like organizing a family outing only with your

friends at FiftyNorth. Come be a part of this adventure and share your ideas with us.

For more information contact Norma at (507) 273-0322.