Experience the Living History of America’s Historic East with a journey through America’s defining moments. Step into the heart of the American story in a richly immersive journey through the Historic East- where centuries-ole towns, legendary battlefields and stately homes trace the nation’s path from colonial beginnings to a global republic.

Dates: June 7 – June 15

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026

(Full payment is due 75 days in advance of the trip.)

Regular Rate: $4899

Booking Discount: $100/person

Single Supplement: $1550

David & Suanne Miller established Western Culture Creamery & Farmstead - Paonia- in 2015.  Becoming USDA licensed in 2018.  They are committed to producing the highest quality goat cheese from their small sustainable farm on the western slope of Colorado. Participants will tour the farm, mingle with some baby goats, and enjoy a cheese tasting.

Date: - Wednesday, March 25

Time - 9 am - approximately 2 pm

Fee - $25 (bring some money for lunch)

Registration Code - 50+TOURSWS - 08

Take a step back in time when you visit Phelanies. This Speakeasy bar rekindles the Prohibition era, and features a menu of handcrafted cocktails.

Day: Tuesday

Date: March 31

Time: 4:30 pm - ~8:00 pm

Fee: $25 (Includes light appetizers – bring money for drinks)

Registration Code: 50+TOURS-07

Our group will travel across the East Orchard Loop surrounding Palisade, where we will experience endless orchards bursting into pink and white blossoms, sweet spring air drifting through rows of fruit trees beneath bright blue mountain skies.

Day: Friday

Date: April 17

Time: 8:30 am – ~3:00 pm

Fee: $ 22 (Bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code:50+toursmr - 01

The WCBG is home to several specialty gardens including the Cactus Garden, Antique Rose Garden, Children’s Secret Garden, the Western Heritage Garden, Celebration Plaza, Japanese garden and the gardens that surround our buildings. The tropical rainforest and butterfly house showcase tropical plants and orchids as well as koi fish, turtles, tortoises, and butterflies.

Day: Tuesday

Date: April 21

Time: 8:30 - ~3:30

Fee: $ 25 (Includes admission. Bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+toursmr- 02

During the mid-20th century, hopeful pilots were inspired by the gleaming, all-metal monoplanes that filled the skies. Aviation was affordable, and a new airplane could be purchased for little more than the price of a new car. Spirit Engineering recalls that era to bring back affordable aviation with the SE-1. We will tour the facility and finish with lunch at Spoons Bistro and Bakery whose meals are made with fresh local ingredients.  All proceeds go towards HopeWest hospice.

Day: Tuesday

Date: May 12

Time: 8:30 - ~2:00

Fee:  $ 22 (bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+toursmr- 03

You are cordially invited to luncheon at Arthur Blackwood’s mansion in 1935 only to discover that Arthur has just been murdered.  Can you figure out who the murderer might be?

Day: Wednesday

Date: May 14th

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Fee: $ 40 (includes lunch)

Location: The Association – Contact Liz if you would like a ride from the Senior Center to the Association.

Registration Code:50+toursmr-04

Enjoy a scenic mountain adventure in Ouray, including a visit to the fascinating Alchemist Museum, filled with unique antiques and curiosities. The trip also includes a walk up to Cascade Falls, where water tumbles dramatically beside the road, followed by a walk down to Box Canyon Falls, where a roaring waterfall plunges into a narrow quartzite canyon. This trip will include quite a bit of walking and standing.

Day: Tuesday

Date: May 19

Time: 8:45 am – 4:15 pm

Fee: $ 28 (Includes tour of Museum, entry into Box Canyon. Bring money for lunch)

Registration Code: 50+toursmr-05

Enjoy a charming trip to Gunnison, Colorado, featuring a guided tour of the Gunnison Pioneer Museum’s historic buildings and exhibits in more than 30 buildings, followed by an inspiring visit to the Gunnison Arts Center showcasing local art.

Day: Thursday

Date: June 11

Time: 8:15-~4:00 pm

Fee: $40 (Includes Museum tour and donation to the Arts Center. Bring money for lunch)

Location: Montrose Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+toursmr - 06

Honey Rock Orchards is an organic orchard located in the Escalante Canyon, next to the Gunnison River. The tour will explain the working of the orchard, followed by a tour of the new cave suites. After the tour, pick fresh cherries off the trees, and enjoy a sack lunch next to the river.

Day: Tuesday  

Date: June 16

Time: 8:45 am - ~2 pm

Fee: $ 35 (Includes tour, and 2 lbs of cherries. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy at the River)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+toursmr - 07

Enjoy a day in beautiful Marble - located near the Maroon Bells and Ragged Wilderness areas. The Marble Sculpting Symposium brings together stone carvers from around the world to share the art and joy of stone carving in a non-competitive form. Spectators are welcome to move around the artists and ask questions. We will also visit the Marble Mill Site Park, historical church, and eat at the famous Slow Groovin BBQ restaurant.

Day: Tuesday

Date: July 21

Time: 8 am - ~ 4 pm

Fee: $ 25 (bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+toursmr - 08

Best part of summer is Olathe Sweet Corn! Join us as we Tour Olathe Sweet Corn production fields and facilities, learning how the famous corn is grown, harvested, and packed. Then enjoy creamy, farm-fresh ice cream at Rockin’ W Cheese in Olathe.

Day: Thursday                     

Date: July 23

Time: 12:00 - ~4:00 pm

Fee: $20

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+ - 09

Whether you’re shouting “Jackpot!” at the slots, savoring the sizzle of the perfect steak at Seven Rivers, or going for a strike with the family at Rolling Thunder Lanes, the sounds of winning surround you at Sky Ute Casino Resort. Ride in comfort with Telluride Express.

Day: Tuesday

Date: August 11

Time: 7:00 am – ~7:00 pm

Fee: $60 (includes light snacks on the bus. Bring money for food at the casino)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Studio Art majors present a consummate exhibition of their artwork that bring together all the knowledge and skill developed during their pursuit of a BFA in Studio Art at Colorado Mesa University 

Day: Thursday

Date: March 19 

Time: 1:00 pm - ~7:45 pm

Fee: $22 (bring money for dinner)

Location: Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS- 04

Nashville-based but hailing from Australia/New Zealand, this family band takes inspiration from country and western swing icons of decades past and can hear echoes of Chet Atkins, Anne Murray and Merle Haggard in the covers and originals they perform.

Day: Tuesday

Date: March 24 

Time: 4:15 pm - ~9:30 pm

Fee: $35 – (Includes ticket, bring money for dinner)

Location: Meet at the Montrose Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS – 05

The Grand Mesa Short Film festival showcases filmmaking talent from across Colorado. Aspiring filmmakers have created short films in the following categories: Documentary, Animation, Musical, Drama and Horror.

Day: Saturday

Date: April 11

Time: 11:00 am – ~4:30 pm

Fee: $35 (Includes ticket)

Location: Meet at the Field House

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS-06

The Mesa Creek trail is located in the Curecanti National Recreation Area near Cimarron, Colorado. The trail follows a short section of the Gunnison River near the outlet of the Morrow Point Dam past the mouths of the Cimarron River and Mesa Creek. The Gold Medal fishing waters of the Gunnison River are accessible from the trail. This is a 2 mile hike rated Easy/Moderate (some uneven surfaces and steps). Bring your fishing pole! 

Day: Tuesday

Date: April 14

Time: 9:30- ~2:00 pm

Fee: $19 (Bring a sack lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+hikesSMR - 01

The Dillon Pinnacles are an eye-catching geological outcrop that stand sentry above the Lake Fork section of the Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, Colorado. The pinnacles are a breccia composition from mud flows, lava and exploding rocks from volcanoes that were active 30-35 million years ago. This is a 4 mile hike rated moderate.

Day: Thur

Date: May 7

Time: 8:45 pm – ~2:30 pm

Fee: $19 (bring a sack lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+hikesSMR - 02

The Aspen trail is located in the Plateau Division of the Uncompahgre National Forest near Montrose, Colorado. The trail begins off of Divide Road where it makes a loop with one side traveling along the rim of the plateau with occasional views to the south of Mount Wilson ( 14,252 feet) and Lone Cone (12,618 feet).This is a 5 -6 mile loop that is rated Moderate.

Day: Thursday

Date: May 28

Time: 9:00 am - ~3:00 pm

Fee: $ 19 (bring a sack lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+hikesSMR-03

Main Canyon is located in the BLM's Wild Horse Area of the Little Book Cliffs near Grand Junction, Colorado. Beginning at the Coal Canyon trailhead the Main Canyon trail follows Jerry Creek up the canyon to Round Mountain. We will hike out and back a total of 5 miles on this moderate difficulty rated trail.

Day: Thursday

Date: June 4

Time: 8:30 am - ~ 4:00 pm

Fee: $ 22 (bring a sack lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+hikesSMR - 04

The Dave Wood Interpretive trail, aka Simms Mesa Loop, is located in the Plateau Division of the Uncompahgre National Forest near Montrose, Colorado. The trail begins at the Forest Service boundary on the Dave Wood Road where it follows a scenic loop that leads it through thickets of oakbrush and tall stands of ponderosa pines. This hike is 2 miles and rated as easy.

Day: Thursday

Date: July 9

Time: 10 am - ~ 1:00 pm

Fee: $19 (bring a sack lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+hikesSMR- 05

Top of the Pines with lunch in Ridgway. Section 01

Day: Thursday Date: January 29 Time: 9:15am-~3 pm

South Rim of the Black Canyon or Arrowhead Nordic Trails(depending on snow levels. Section 02

Day: Thursday Date: February 19 Time: 9:15 - ~2(BC) or 3(Arrowhead)

Grand Mesa with lunch at a Lodge. Section 03

Day: Thursday Date: March 10 Time: 8:30-~3:15pm 

Fee: $22/trip

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+SNOW

This 2-hour lesson takes place at the beautiful Crawford State Park. You will learn the basics including standing, the basic stroke, bracing and turning, all in a calm environment with professional instructors whose focus is FUN.

Day: Thursday

Date: June 25

Time: 8:00-~3:00 pm

Fee: $80-(Includes transportation and all gear. Bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+water-01

A perfect day on the river for all ages. Enjoy spectacular canyon scenery, splash through small waves, swim in the cool waters of the Gunnison River, view bald eagles, great blue heron and more!

Day: Tuesday

Date: July 14

Time: 7:15am - ~3:30 pm

Fee: $ 115 (Includes ¾ day float, all equipment, and gratuity. Bring snacks and a sack lunch)

Registration Code: 50+water-02

 This 4-hour tour travels south on highway 550 through the most iconic section of The Million Dollar Highway. Depending on conditions, we will go to either Corkscrew or Yankee Boy Basin. At the top, our expert tour guide and owner of KJ Wood Distillers, will treat the group to tastings of his whiskey and gin made at his distillery in Ouray.

Day: Tuesday

Date: June 30

Time: 7:15am-~3 pm

Fee: $ 130 (includes jeep tour, gratuity, and tastings. Bring a sack lunch)

Location: Senior Center at the Montrose Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+4Wheel - 01

This thrilling journey will take us to Colorado’s second-highest drivable pass. The waterfalls on this tour are some of the best in the area.

Day: Tuesday

Date: August 4

Time: 7 am – 3 pm

Fee: $135.00

Location: Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Registration Code: 50+4Wheel - 02

West Elks Wine Trail – The West Elks Wine Trail near Hotchkiss and Paonia is renowned for being home to some of the highest elevation vineyards in North America. It is known for producing high-quality, aromatic and acidic cool-climate wines, along with wine cider. We will experience the taste of 3 different wineries/orchards during our visit.

Time: 9:30- ~4:00 pm

Fee: $50 (Includes tastings. Bring money for lunch)

Location – Meet at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

Session 1 –

Day – Thursday

Date – June 18

Registration Code: 50+WINE - 01

Session 2 –

Day – Thursday

Date - July 16

Registration Code: 50+WINE-02