Travel opportunities with the Bluffton Senior Center
FROM APRIL 2026 BSC NEWSLETTER
Coach Trips with Tonya
SCAVENGER HUNT TRIP
June 3 Departs 6:45 a.m. Come visit the American Sign Museum and Jungle Jim’s International Market. We will have a guided tour of both AND have a scavenger hunt. In between we will have a yummy lunch at Tickle Pickle. Cost is $125 due at sign up. Level 3 lots of walking. Last day May 1.
WONDERS OF ICELAND
July 9-18, 2026 Time is running out to sign up for this trip around Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice. We will travel the whole island nation. We will see icebergs, hot springs and waterfalls. Airfare is included. Price starts at $6,099.00. $250.00 deposit due at sign up. Brochures available at the Senior Center. We will
have a pre-trip meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 2 p.m.
ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL
September 2-13, 2026 Honoring 100 years of America’s Most Iconic Highway! The legendary “Mother Road” that embodies discovery and the spirit of the open road. Journey from the Pacific Coast to Chicago, tracing the historic path that shaped a generation. Along the way, enjoy nostalgic diners, quirky roadside attractions and classic mom-and-pop stops that capture the golden age of travel. Price starts at $3999 per double occupancy. Brochures available at the Senior Center. Trip is a level 3 because of long days. Must have a Real ID to fly.
Bus Trips with Debbie
TOLEDO MUD HENS
Tuesday, June 30 Departs at 10:30 a.m. Catch a lasting memory when you join in on the fun of Senior Day with the ‘World Famous’ Toledo Mud Hens! We will have a traditional Hot Dog along with chips and a pop for lunch. After the game we will stop for ice-cream included in the price! (Guest are permitted bags no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches) Cost is $100.00 due at sign up. Level 1-2 (minimal stairs to seat) First day to sign up is April 9. Last day to sign up is May 21.
CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD AND STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS
Wednesday, July 22, departing at 9 a.m. Step inside one of America’s finest historic estates with a guided tour of the magnificent Manor House at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. After the tour, we will have some time to explore the beautiful garden and grounds on our own. Next, we will enjoy a delightful two-hour journey aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio’s only National Park. Boxed lunch included.
Please bring money for supper on your own. Cost is $170.00 due at sign up. Level 3 (Flights of Stairs) First day to sign up is April 16. Last day to sign up is June 4.
HISTORIC MARIETTA AND BLENNERHASSETT ISLAND
May 20 – 21, 2026 Trip departs at 9 a.m. Join us for an overnight getaway to charming Marietta, OH, nestled along the scenic Ohio River. Take a ride on a sternwheeler, visit Campus Martius Museum and
Castle Historic House. Dine at the Historic Lafayette Hotel and visit Blennerhassett Island. Package includes one night hotel stay, three meals, including a hot breakfast buffet. All attractions, taxes and gratuities included. $429 per double occupancy. Level 3 because of possible stairs. Last day to sign up is April 15.
WASHINGTON D.C. MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS AND MORE
June 16-19 This trip include three nights of hotel accommodations in the Washington D.C. area with breakfast each morning and three additional meals, including a waterfront dinner at Washington Harbor. Two days with guides to tour the monuments and memorials. A guided visit to Arlington National Cemetery with tram transportation includes JFK’s gravesite and eternal flame and the Changing of the Guard. Also, admission to the Museum of the Bible and free time on the National Mall for exploring the Smithsonian Museums and a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol (subject to availability). Cost is $932 per double occupancy, due at sign-up. Level 3 for lots of walking. Last day to sign up is May 1.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- October 19 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Fall 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator