2025 UPCOMING TRIPS

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SEE UPDATED TRIP POLICIES BELOW

Parking for trips is located at the South State Street United Federal Credit Union. Address:  2807 S. State Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

2025 WAITING LIST:

MEIJER GARDENS HOLIDAY TRADITIONS EXHIBIT
Tuesday, December 9th
$64 per person – Payable in full at sign up
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2026 UPCOMING TRIPS:

BRITISH LANDSCAPES FEATURING ENGLAND, SCOTLAND & WALES
October 18-27, 2026
$5,329 per person, double occupancy
$6,329 per person, single occupancy
Join representatives from Collette travel at the Center for a British Landscapes Trip presentation on Tuesday, September 9th, 1:00 pm. All registration for this trip will be through Collette.

2026 WAITING LIST:

THE LION KING BROADWAY MUSICAL
DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday, April 25, 2026
$174 per person – Payable in full at sign up
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SJLSSC TRIP POLICIES

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • When signing up for trips, participants acknowledge and agree to adhere to all trip policies and procedures.
  • Trip Leaders have the authority to make decisions regarding the trip itinerary, safety, and participant conduct. Participants must follow the directives and instructions of the Trip Leaders at all times for their safety and the smooth operation of the trip.
  • Trip details – including dates, departure location, times and itineraries – are subject to change.
  • All trips are subject to cancellation.

TRIP PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

  • Trips are open to current SJLSSC members, including spouses and caregivers.
  • Participants must be self-sufficient to go on trips. Trips for Senior Center members are planned to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. Trip Leaders are unable to provide personal assistance, such as pushing a wheelchair or assisting with personal care needs.
  • Participants must complete all required documents prior to trip departure.
  • All participants will be issued name tags, which will identify them as members of SJLSSC and MUST be worn throughout the entirety of the trip. The name tags will also include the phone number of the Trip Leaders.
  • Participants should stay home and avoid traveling when suffering from communicable illnesses (e.g., flu, cold, etc.).
  • Trip participants are required to stay with the Center group for ALL planned activities during the trip.

REGISTRATIONS & PAYMENTS

  • For day trips, payment-in-full is required at time of reservation. For overnight/international trips, a deposit is required at the time of reservation;  remaining balance due date will be communicated at the time of reservation.
  • For all SJLSSC trips, payment of cash or check is accepted (this does not include international trips that are planned by a third-party tour group).
  • If you are signing up and paying for someone else, you must have their phone number in order to add them to the trip list.

WAIT LIST

  • Most trips fill quickly, but members are highly encouraged to sign up on trip waiting lists, as there are usually cancellations prior to the trip.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

  • ALL trip cancellations or replacements must be managed by Senior Center staff, not by travelers.
  • Any cancellations made within 48 hours of a trip departure will not be filled and refunds will not be provided.
  • All monies are non-refundable unless a replacement is found on the waiting list.
  • In cases of approved cancellations, if a replacement can be found, refunds less a $10.00 administrative fee are given.
  • If a trip is canceled by the Center, full refunds will be issued.

PARKING & BUS INFORMATION

  • All SJLSSC trips depart from 2807 S. State Street, St. Joseph (located behind St. Joseph McDonald’s).
  • Participants must provide their own transportation to and from the meeting point.
  • ONLY participants listed on the Trip List will be allowed to board the bus.  Absolutely NO last-minute replacements will be allowed to board without approval from SJLSSC Director or Program Coordinator.
  • Trip Leaders have the right to refuse any individual from boarding the bus.
  • No smoking, chewless tobacco or alcoholic beverages on the bus.
  • Participants should not use strong or excessive fragrances on the bus to avoid causing allergic or other adverse reactions to their fellow trip participants.
  • Buses will not wait for late travelers. Participants must adhere to scheduled arrival and departure times. Should you become separated from the group while on a trip, use the information on your name tag to call your Trip Leader.

WEATHER & UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

  • For the safety of all participants, trips may be canceled or rescheduled due to bad weather or other unforeseen situations.  When possible, every effort to reschedule the trip will be made.
TRIP WAIT LIST POLICY


● To be added to a trip wait list, you must be a member of SJLSSC
and have signed all Membership paperwork and had your photo
taken before the trip departs. Membership forms can be made
available via email or USPS.

● If signing up for a friend or family member who isn’t present, please ensure they are members and provide us their phone number.


● When signing up on a wait list for a trip indicate how many
members in your group. If you are signing up for overnight trips
indicate whether you will be occupying a single, double, or triple
room.

● Wait list is compiled on a first come/first serve basis. If a single
cancellation is received, the first single on the wait list will be
contacted. If a double cancellation is received, the first double on
the wait list will be contacted, etc.

● Wait list members will be contacted via phone based on placement
on the list and the number of members in their group.

● Phone call will be made to the number provided at sign up. If no
one answers, a voicemail will be left with the details of the trip.
Respond time will be clearly communicated in the phone
call/voicemail. The time frame for responding and payment will
normally be by the end of the next business day unless the trip is
approaching soon. The Center does have an answering machine
on during non-business hours so you can leave a message.

● If called for a cancellation and you decline the trip, you will be
removed from the wait list.

● Special circumstances will be determined by the Administration and will be final.

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Our Seniors visited Mackinac Island in May 2025. They all agreed they had a WONDERFUL time!! We were even able to celebrate Priscilla Banghart’s Birthday!