BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER NEWS — The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. is signing up members for the following Coach Trips with Tonya and Bus Trips with Debbie. Trip activity levels are explained below.

COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA

WINTER IN YELLOWSTONE | January 18-25, 2026

We will be going up to Detroit a day early for an early flight. Watch your mailbox for you next mailing.

WONDERS OF ICELAND | July 9-18, 2026

Join us on a trip around Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice. We will soak in the mineral rich waters of Myvatn Nature Baths, watch the sun glisten off the icebergs at Diamond beach and spot whales swimming in the wild. We will circle the whole island on this grand adventure. Airfare is included. Price starts at $6,099.00. $250.00 deposit due at sign up. Brochures available at the Senior Center.

BUS TRIPS WITH DEBBIE

Clifton Mill Lights & Youngs Dairy, in Yellow Springs Ohio | Wednesday Dec. 10th

Departing @ 2 pm. Level 2.

Scotty McCreery at Blue Gate | Friday, February 13, 2026

Join us for an evening of scrumptious food and awesome entertainment with country music entertainer Scotty McCreery, 2011 American Idol winner! Scotty has achieved new heights by earning three back-to-back number one hits and has been number one on the Billboard Country Album charts. His #1 Gold & Platinum certified singles include “You Time”, “It Matters to Her”, and “This is It” and so many more! Level 1. Trip departs at 1:45 p.m. Cost is $180 due at sign up. First day to sign up is November 6.

Joshua at Sight & Sound Theater | March 17-19, 2026

Brochures are now in the Senior Center. Cost is based on occupancy and starts at $667.00 per person/double occupancy. Departing at 7 a.m. Level 3 This trip is full. We are taking standby.

Riverdance 30th Anniversary, at the Schuster Center | Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Celebrate this milestone with us as we embark on a special anniversary tour! The much-loved original show has new innovative choreography and costumes, state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motion graphics. The Schuster Center is in downtown Dayton. We will have supper at the China Buffet before the show. Level 2. Trip departs at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $155.00, due at sign up. First day to sign up is November 6.

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If you want a copy of the Trip Policy, stop by the office and pick one up. We will no longer be able to take credit cards for any trip because of the rising credit card fees. This means that we will no longer be able to take reservations over the phone. All trips must be signed up in person or a check may be sent in the mail.

TRIP ACTIVITY LEVELS

The following is an explanation of the levels assigned to the trips.

LEVEL 1 Minimal walking through parking lots and drop off locations. Standing while waiting in line and for entrance to tours. Will include steps and uneven surfaces throughout the day and steps in and out of motor coach.

LEVEL 2 Moderate walking/standing, up to half a mile, may include stairs and /or uneven terrain. Plus, on and off motor coach more than once.

LEVEL 3 Lots of walking/standing for multiple hours. May include flights of stairs and/or uneven terrain. Could include long days.

LEVEL 4 Extensive walking/standing, climbing stairs or hilly walkways and/or extended weather exposure.

To ensure fair seating for everyone on our trips, we use the “first come, first serve” basis when it comes to seats on the coach. We don’t want to assign seats because some people like to stretch out in the back and some people need to be able to see out the front because of motion sickness. There are also people with mobility issues that make it hard for them to walk to the back of the coach. Debbie and Tonya cannot save seats out of fairness for everyone and we ask that you do not either. Please do not save seats for others. They can come earlier if they want a specific seat. From now on, unattended bags left on seats will be moved to the overhead to make room for oncoming travelers. “Please be mindful of your fellow travelers and help us make this a smooth and comfortable trip for everyone.” Debbie