Are you ready to start your day with a great filling Breakfast with the Sinto Gang? Then join us for an eye opening day with some of your friends. Good Food, Good Coffee and Friends are the best way to start the day. We will be going to the Skyway Café on Felts Field. Be ready to get your nickels worth of food and Aviation History. Cost includes transportation with meal no-host. Thursday, February 9th 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Cutoff Date: February 3rd Cost: $5 Member - $8 Non-Member
The Bank Left Bistro/Tearoom (almost full)
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
Eat “artfully” at this French inspired Tearoom, situated on the beautiful Palouse River bank next to The Bank Left Gallery. The Tearoom serves lunches, organic salads, and a variety of teas, gourmet Spanish drinking chocolate (a truffle in a cup), Honduran coffee, Argentine Wine and French desserts. This is not your typical tearoom and yes they have Lavender Crème Brule. Nelson the owner loved our group and the fact that we all loved life so much! Cost includes transportation only. Meals are no-host. This was such a huge hit, seating is limited. Thursday, February 16th 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM Cutoff Date: February 10th Cost: $20 Member - $23 Non-Member
New Shanghai Circus
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
“In acts that often trace their origins to the harvest festivals of more than 2,000 years ago, this youthful, handsome and graceful company spends a swift two hours in a range of demanding performances, most of them typifying Chinese circus and constituting a refreshing alternative to the Western tradition. Under the direction of Zhao Lizhi, the artistry, individually and collectively, attains levels that make it seem almost unfair to single out any act.” Cost includes, transportation, tickets and meal is no-host. Saturday, February 18th 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cutoff Date February10th Cost: $30 Member - $33 Non-Member
Fat Tuesday- Mardis gras at Sinto At 1124 West Sinto
OOH LAH WEE we are going to have some fun at the Center. Always a huge success and the food is fantastic. We will have great gifts for the first 50 people who sign up this year and a costume contest too. Could you become this year’s King and Queen? Entertainment will be provided too. So come enjoy the fun, tap your toes, throw some beads and celebrate with us. Northwests Premier Jazz Pianist Danny McCollim will provide our entertainment. Cost includes, meal, entertainment and party favors. Tuesday, February 21st 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Cost: $9 Member - $12 Non-Member
Gonzaga Women’s Basketball
Driver: Judy Balzer * TOUR EASY
If you are a fan and want to continue to support the team here is a great game to attend. If you missed the first one and want to come see what all the hoopla is all about, now is the time to join in the fun of Gonzaga Women’s Basketball. Our rival this time is BYU the Cougars have a 25-9 record, so this should be a good one. Cost includes transportation and tickets. Saturday, February 25th 1:00 PM Cutoff Date: February 17th Cost: $12 Member - $15 Non-Member
"Ham Times at Ferris High"
Driver: Judy Balzer * TOUR EASY
A favorite of Sinto and folks at Ferris love to have all of join in the fun. This is a Ham on Regal Fun time Musical. After all the belly laughs we will be off to The Chalet for one of their wonderful dinners. Cost includes transportation, entrance and no-host meal. Sunday, March 4th 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Cost: $6 Member - $9 Non- Member
All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab Feed (One bus full and second bus is full and the third bus filling up quickly)
Driver: Tom & Judy *TOUR EASY
Are feeling a little Crabby? Are you in the mood for some fresh Dungeness Crab? Now is the time to join us on this great adventure to Spangle for an ALLYOU CAN EAT Crab Feed and Silent Auction. Enjoy the delicate flavor and sweetness from the ocean, enjoy an adult beverage too or soft drink. Alright if you don’t like Crab they have Ham available too. We have been given a special time so we can come in early for the feed. Cost will include tickets for the event and transportation. Friday, March 9th 4:15 PM to 6:45 PM Cutoff Date: March 2nd Cost: $29 Member - $32 Non- Member
Hillyard Silent Auction & Fund Raiser
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
Each year the Hillyard Senior Center puts on a fabulous fund raising auction at the Northern Quest Casino. Great food and entertainment abound, but the kicker is all the great items that you can bid on during the shows and the big ticket items are ready for live bidding too! This is so much fun and away for you to help out the Senior Center too. They take cash, checks or credit cards for the auction and tickets have to be purchased in advance. Cost will include dinner and transportation; bidding is on your own. Saturday, March 10th Cutoff Date: March 3rd Cost: $35
Breakfast with Sinto
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
Are you ready to start your day with a great filling Breakfast with the Sinto Gang? Then join us for an eye opening day with some of your friends. Good Food, Good Coffee and Friends are the best way to start the day. We will be going to the Madeline’s Café & Patisserie, downtown. This not a Denny’s or I-Hop but a very nice gourmet food place. Cost includes transportation with meal no-host. Tuesday, March 13th 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Cutoff Date: March 6thCost: $5 Member - $8 Non-Member
High Tea at the Roosevelt Inn
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR MODERATE
With the first day of Spring arriving this date, let’s enjoy the day with a celebration with a High Tea, fine food and fine china all to compliment you day. Large hats and gloves are optional but appreciated. Remember this place is also haunted, so watch your step and you may want a wrap in case you feel a cold chill. Cost includes transportation Tour and high tea. Tuesday, March 20th 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM Cutoff Date: March 16th Cost: $29 Member - $32 Non-Member
Sandhill Crane Festival & Tour, Day Tour
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
The guided tours will go directly to the best sandhill crane feeding areas where and when they can be their noisiest. An experienced wildlife guide and a local agricultural expert will narrate each tour and answer any questions you may have. The evening feeding period toward sunset can be spectacular as cranes come and go. We will also enjoy the local festivities in Othello, so enjoy the food and flavor of this area. Cost includes transportation, tour and meals are no-host, with a dinner to follow in Moses Lake. Saturday, March 24th 12:00 PM Depart Cutoff Date: March 19th Cost: $55 Member - $58 Non-Member
Wolf Lodge Dinner Out
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
It’s time for our evening dinners and what a great place to start the season. Known for the best hand cut, wood grilled steaks in the Couer d Alene, area and don’t forget the Kreble (fried bread), rocky mountain oysters and desserts. Make your reservations early as this always sells out quickly. Cost includes transportation only, no host meal. Thursday, March 29th 4:00 PM- 6:30 PM Cutoff Date: March 23rd Cost: $12 Member - $15 Non-Member
The Cottage Cafe for Breakfast with Sinto
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
Are you ready to start your day with a great Breakfast with the Sinto Gang? Then join us for and eye opening day with some of your friends. Good food, Good Coffee and friends are the best way to start the day. We will be going to the Cottage Cafe. For breakfast you can choose from Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Oatmeal and Toast, Bradley street breakfast sandwich, the King's Omelet and so much more. Cost includes transportation with meal NO-HOST.
Tuesday, April 3rd 8:30 AM - 10:30 Cutoff Date: March 27th Cost: $5 Member - $8 Non-Member
Kynrede's Cafe, Dinner Out
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
This was voted the best restaurant that we visited last year and those of us fortunate to have some of the most marvelous food will surely be first to sign up for a return trip. If you love good food done the right way with good wines, service and desserts to make room for, then you will love this place. Enjoy a very relaxed atmosphere and don’t be in a hurry. Room is limited so purchase your seat early.
Wednesday, April 11th 4:30 PM Cutoff Date: April 6th Cost: $9 Member - $12 Non-Member
OLD TIME AND BLUEGRASS FIDDLERS CONTEST
Driver: Judy Balzer * TOUR EASY
Are you ready to stomp your feet and clap your hands and see the Northwest Regions best fiddlers and pickers? Join us in watching the finals in fiddling and picking along with the small fry and Senior finals. We will go to lunch first and then off to the show. Cost includes transportation and entrance and no-host lunch at Timber Creek Buffet.
Saturday, April 14th 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Cost: $10 Member - $13 Non-Member
KOOTENAI RIVER CASINO DAY
Drivers: Tom McCollim & Judy Balzer * TOUR EASY
Great action with 3 casinos and about 500 machines to try your luck on at the Kootenai River Casino in Bonners Ferry, Id. Great food at the Springs Restaurant and don’t forget the desserts. Come along with us if only for the ride and the food. You can explore Downtown Bonners Ferry and do some shopping too! Take a walk along the River, whatever you would like to do, just come and enjoy the day. Cost includes transportation, no-host meals.
Tuesday, April 24th Leave 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Cutoff Date: April 19th Cost: $15 Member - $18 Non-Member
KLINK'S ON WILLIAM'S LAKE
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
It’s back to the Lake for some awesome food at what is known as one of the best secrets in the Northwest. Enjoy everything from salads, sandwiches, steaks cooked to perfection and even ribs, seafood and chicken. A glass of wine or an adult beverage will compliment your meal or even some great coffee. Don’t forget to save room for those fantastic desserts. Cost includes transportation/escort, No-Host meal.
Thursday, May 3rd 4:30 PM-7:00 PM Cutoff Date: April 27th Cost: $9 Member - $12 Non-Member
SAILING THE SAN JUAN'S AND ORCAS WHALES
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR MODERATE
Ahoy me Mates, come join us for an adventure that you will talk about forever. Sailing the San Juan Isles aboard Spike Africa is 62’ on deck and a very stable boat. What an adventure as we sail with the wind on faces just like the old time Mariners have done under the power of the sail. On our three hour cruise we will be looking for Orcas and other sea life along the way with snacks included. Staying in nearby Anacortes area, we will ride the ferry to and from Friday Harbor. Our trip will also encompass outlooks of Mt. Rainer and so much more. Cost will include, transportation, cruise, hotels, meals are no-host.
Monday, May 7th - 9th 8:30 AM Departure Cutoff Date: April 23rd Cost: $425 PPSO - $340 PPDO
BREAKFAST OUR WITH SINTO - CONLEY'S PLACE
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
Are you ready to start your day with a great filling Breakfast with the Sinto Gang? Then join us for an eye opening day with some of your friends. Good Food, Good Coffee and Friends are the best way to start the day. We will be going to Conley’s Place Restaurant & Pioneer Pies Bakery. With a bit of the Irish in everything made, it will be a top of the morning kind of day. Cost includes transportation with meal no-host.
Tuesday, May 15th 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Cutoff Date: May10th Cost: $5 Member - $8 Non-Member
FORT MISSOULA HISTORY & LOLO HOT SPRINGS
Driver: Tom McCollim * TOUR EASY
We have so much history in our area and we are about to explore it even more. We will start our adventure out with a visit to the Smoke Jumper School in Missoula and then to the Big Sky Brewery for information and sampling. A great lunch on your own and then onto Ft. Missoula, did you know that during WWII this was an ADC (Alien Detention Center) and was the first Black Bicycle Platoon for the military and so much more history? We will then head out to the Lolo Hot springs resort for a well deserved soak and dinner at the Wolf Creek Steak House (on your own). Next day we will wind our way back home over Lolo Pass with its incredible views and along the Clearwater River with a stop at Kooskia fish hatchery to learn about the river fish. Cost includes transportation, entrances, hotel, meals are no-host.
Tuesday, May 22nd – 23rd 8:00 AM - Departure Cutoff Date: May 15th Cost: $260 pp Single $205 pp Double
Watch for our Future Trips or give us a call for further information. 509-327-2861. Remember only $50 holds your place on our overnight trips under $349 and $100 for trips over $350, and needs to be paid for 30 days before departure.
Breakfast out at the Skyway Cafe.
The Bank Left Bistro/Tearoom (almost full)
New Shanghai Circus
Fat Tuesday- Mardis gras at Sinto
Gonzaga Women’s Basketball
All You Can Eat Dungeness Crab Feed (One bus full and second bus is full and the third bus filling up quickly)
Hillyard Silent Auction & Fund Raiser
Breakfast with Sinto
High Tea at the Roosevelt Inn
Sandhill Crane Festival & Tour, Day Tour
Wolf Lodge Dinner Out
The Cottage Cafe for Breakfast with Sinto
Kynrede's Cafe, Dinner Out
OLD TIME AND BLUEGRASS FIDDLERS CONTEST
KOOTENAI RIVER CASINO DAY
KLINK'S ON WILLIAM'S LAKE
SAILING THE SAN JUAN'S AND ORCAS WHALES
BREAKFAST OUR WITH SINTO - CONLEY'S PLACE
FORT MISSOULA HISTORY & LOLO HOT SPRINGS
Watch for our Future Trips or give us a call for further information. 509-327-2861. Remember only $50 holds your place on our overnight trips under $349 and $100 for trips over $350, and needs to be paid for 30 days before departure.