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Day Trips

A day trip rejuvenates the spirit; it’s a mental health escape!

Give yourself a “mental health” day by strolling through a garden, dining in a unique setting, enjoying a scenic vista, or attending a seasonal celebration.  Daytrip areas include the San Francisco and the Bay Area, Napa and Sonoma and the Gold Country.

  April 2026
Spectacular San Francisco Sculptures
Featuring Douglas Tilden, known as the Michaelangelo of the West
1 Day - Sold Out!
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Begin our tour at the Ferry Building where we will met our local guide, Craig Smith and see the “R-Evolution”, a 47 foot-tall, 32,000 pound wire sculpture of a woman that will be on display until October. Then it is off to see some of DouglasTilden’s famous works including “The Mechanic’s Monument”, “Admission Day Monument”, and “California Volunteers.

After a stop at Lotta’s Fountain, it is off to the de Young Museum to see Douglas
Tilden’s “The Tired Boxer”, as well as other works of art he influenced. There will
be time for an independent lunch at the de Young Café, and to explore the Museum
and gift shop at your leisure.
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$259.00 Per Person
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  May 2026
Riverdance
Gallo Center-Modesto
1 Day
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing
choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. Dinner at Skewers Kabob House before the 7:00 p.m. performance. 
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$289.00 Per Person
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America's Sweethearts
Gallo Center- Modesto
1 Day
Saturday, May 16, 2026
 America loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves.  Hear those great vintage songs with fresh ears when this trio takes the stage. These New York City-based vocalists have performed across the USA, getting crowds tapping their feet to hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “Happy Days Are Here Again,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)” as they celebrate history through their crystal-clear harmonies and colorful costumes. They’ll be accompanied by a swinging 5-piece band showcasing a wide variety of music including 50’s pop, Jazz and Broadway hits. This show is sure to charm audiences while delivering good old fashioned fun. Lunch is at the Fruityard before the 2:00 p.m. performance.
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$239.00 Per Person
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Mrs. Doubtfire
Gallo Center-Modesto
1 Day
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of Daniel Hillard, a struggling,
out-of-work actor, who will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds. Mrs. Doubtfire is the “lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now” raves the Chicago Tribune. Dinner at the Fruityard before the 7:00 p.m. performance.
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$299.00 Per Person
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  June 2026
Phantom of the Opera
Orpheum Theater-San Francisco
1 Day - Sold Out!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera is back to thrill American audiences once again! The romantic, haunting and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade” and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide. Lunch at Lake Chalet before the 1:00 p.m. performance.
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$329.00 Per Person
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Monet & Venice
at the deYoung Museum
1 Day - New Trip!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
According to Claude Monet Venice was “too beautiful to be painted”, yet he painted the Italian city anyway. Immerse yourself at the de Young Museum, in the shimmering light of the Italian city that captivated Claude Monet. Though he visited only once, Monet’s Venetian paintings are among his most radiant—transforming canals and architecture into atmosphere and color, dissolved in the glowing haze he called the enveloppe. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience Monet’s vision of the famed Italian city.
Brunch at Beach Chalet.
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$279.00 Per Person
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  July 2026
Don't Touch That Dial!
Sierra Repertory Theatre
1 Day - New Trip!
Thursday, July 2, 2026
From the creator of The Marvelous Wonderettes comes a brand-new jukebox comedy bursting with retro TV joy. In Don’t Touch That Dial!, Brian drifts off to sleep and wakes up inside a zany television game show. Alongside three quirky contestants, he’s thrown into a whirlwind of TV memories — until the tables turn and the audience becomes part of the show! Packed with classic television theme songs, sight gags, and nostalgia, this fast-paced musical comedy is pure 
channel-surfing fun. 
Lunch at Diamond Back Grill before the 2:00 p.m. performance. Orders will be taken tableside. 
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$249.00 Per Person
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Great Balls of Fire
Sierra Repertory Theatre
1 Day - New Trip!
Thursday, July 30, 2026
When the lights hit the piano and the first pounding chords ring out, Great Balls of Fire doesn’t ease into the story — it explodes. Inspired by the electrifying life of Jerry Lee Lewis, the Broadway-style production captures the raw, rebellious birth of rock ’n’ roll in the 1950s. It reminds audiences that early rock wasn’t just music — it was a cultural earthquake, and Jerry Lee Lewis was right at its epicenter.
Buffet lunch at The Peppery before the 2:00 p.m. performance.
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$249.00 Per Person
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  August 2026
The USS Hornet & Rosie the Riveter
1 Day - New Trip!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Honor our nation’s military heritage and the United States Semiquincentennial with a docent tour of the USS Hornet and visit to the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Your docent led tour of the USS Hornet includes the flight deck where planes launched for bombing runs during World War II and Vietnam. Walk through crew quarters to get a better understanding of what life was like onboard this “floating fortress.” 

Lunch in Officer’s Wardroom includes baked chicken, served with a green salad, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, and cookie.
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$259.00 Per Person
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  September 2026
Come From Away
Broadway at Music Circus-Sacramento
1 Day - New Trip!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Come From Away is a Broadway musical based on a true story that took place in the days following September 11, 2001.

When U.S. airspace is suddenly closed, 38 international flights are diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, nearly doubling its population overnight. The stranded passengers—known as “come from aways,” the local term for visitors—are forced to stay for several days while the world processes the tragedy.

Lunch at Foundation Restaurant before the 1:30 p.m. performance. 
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$299.00 Per Person
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  October 2026
Apple Hill
1 Day - New Trip!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Celebrate autumn with a visit to Apple Hill where cold foothill evenings impart a 
special crisp, tasty flavor to the fruit at harvest time  Begin at Larsen Apple Barn, the oldest family-owned farm on the Hill, founded in the 1860s. You’ll find over 20 varieties of apples, a bake shop with fruit pies and so much more. Visit the Apple Hill Museum with artifacts of the early days on the hill. 
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$199.00 Per Person
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