The Second Act's members have access to reasonably priced day trips and overnight trips.
- Rating 1: Trip requires very little walking and standing. An example would include going to see a play and stopping for lunch.
- Rating 2: Trip requires the ability to walk up to 1 mile, climb up to 5 steps, and stand for up to 1/2 hour. Some seating available, but not guaranteed.
- Rating 3: Trip requires the ability to walk at least a mile or more, stand for up to 1 hour, and have no trouble climbing steps. Examples of the level include shopping, multi-day trips and craft fairs.
Current Trips
Dinner Theater
Alton, IL
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Come laugh with us as we venture to Alton for the dinner theater performance, “Lucy Goes Cruisin’”. When Ricky’s band is hired to perform on a cruise, Lucy gets the great idea that they should renew their wedding vows but Ricky’s not so sure. With Lucy involved, things are bound to go haywire. This day of slapstick comedy will include a surprise stop on our journey home. Package includes motor coach transportation, dinner theater and a special treat.
Activity Level: # 2
Cost: $85 Member; $95 Nonmember
Cancellation Deadline: July 20, 2010
Shopping—Metro East Area
O’Fallon & Fairview Heights, IL
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
There are so many places to shop in the Fairview Heights area that we aren’t going to limit ourselves just to the mall. Trust us on this one, but we will stop at some favorites such as Old World Market, Old Time Pottery and TJ Maxx. This is a level 3 due to the number of times we will be getting on and off the bus. Lunch will be on your own but we will spring for ice cream on our way home.
Activity Level: # 3
Cost: $48 Member; $58 Nonmember
Cancellation Deadline: Monday, August 16, 2010
My Favorite Things
St. Louis Area
Saturday, October 2, 2010
On our “My Favorite Things” trips Mona introduces you to some of her favorite things to do. She is very excited about this year’s trip because it will include a visit to one of her favorite events in St. Louis, The Best of Missouri Market. This event features the area's finest food producers and artisans. They have everything from live music, to festival type food stands, samples and plenty of things to purchase which are all made in Missouri. Then we will travel to a unique shop that you will just have to trust is an “one of a kind”. Our trip will end with a visit to the area’s largest Farmer Market. Admissions will be included and lunch will be on your own.
Activity Level: # 3
Cost: $59 Member; $69 Nonmember
Cancellation Deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Fall Color Tour
St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
If the weather cooperates, this trip will include the colors of fall, great food and time on the river. We’ll start with an early lunch. Then we will travel to the riverfront to take a ride down the Mississippi River on a 19th century replica steamboat. A narrated sightseeing trip will hopefully allow us to see the fall colors during our leisurely cruise. On our way home we will stop at Eckert’s Orchard for a little shopping and to pick out the perfect pumpkin for your fall decorating. Trip includes transportation, lunch and riverboat cruise.
Activity Level: # 2
Cost: $85 Member; $95 Nonmember
Cancellation Deadline: Monday, October 4, 2010
A Country Christmas Show
Draffenville, KY
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Get ready for a true Southern Christmas trip as we travel to Kentucky for the Country Christmas Show at the Kentucky Opry. First, we will visit downtown Paducah where we will have lunch at Kirchhoff’s Bakery where they bake the bread for their sandwiches and make desserts and soups daily. Then, you’ll have a little time to shop some of the unique shops in the downtown district before heading to the performance. Trip includes transportation, lunch and theater ticket.
Activity Level: # 2
Cost: $65 Member; $75 Nonmember
Cancellation Deadline: Friday, November 19, 2010
Cancellation and payment policy for SIH trips: Reservations are required. Payment may be made at any time as long as it is received by The Second Act prior to the cancellation deadline. If the cancellation is after the deadline date, a refund is not issued unless another member can fill the individual’s seat.
It is the responsibility of the The Second Act member to notify the The Second Act office at least 2 weeks prior to the cancellation deadline when he or she has a special need which will require special accommodations in order to allow them to travel. After appropriate notification, all reasonable efforts will be made by the senior membership program manager to accommodate the needs of the traveler.