North Tonawanda and Wheatfield Seniors announce 2024 trips

•Sept. 18: ”A Visit to Ontario County,” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Begin the day at Powers Farm Market for fresh produce, baked goods or crafts. Enjoy an Italian buffet lunch at Otto Tomato’s then spend the afternoon at the Ganondagan State Historic Site – the only NYS historic site dedicated to a native American theme. Learn how the Seneca Nation influenced our modern understanding of equality, democratic government, women’s rights, ecology and natural foods. The cost is $104.

•Oct. 16: “Backroads Amish Adventure,” from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Meet the Amish people of Conewango Valley. Visit various homes for beautiful handmade quilts, fresh garden produce, fresh baked goods, a cheese shop, and a blacksmith shop where we learn how to shod a horse and other information about the Amish, their horses and their way of life. Lunch is included. The cost is $105.

•Oct. 22: “Rhinestone Cowgirls” at Seneca Allegany Casino, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits. Relive classics such as Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” as well as new favorites like Martine McBride’s “Independence Day” and Carrie Underwood’s “His Last Name.” The cost is $104. Participants will receive $20 in slot play and a $10 food credit.

•Dec. 1-7: “Christmas Time in Branson, Missouri.” See seven spectacular Christmas shows, and experience a guided tour of Branon, including Table Rock Lake, The Strip, downtown Branson and the Keeter Center, and Grand Village shops. The cost is $1,242.00 prepaid.

All trips depart from the Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot on 500 Wheatfield St., North Tonawanda. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Jean Marshall at 716 694-5567 or [email protected].