Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
The Active Adult Program has announced two upcoming trips designed for older adults.
The first trip, titled "Read and Go Trip – The Stolen Lady," centers around the best-selling novel by Laura Morelli. This historical novel spans from Renaissance Italy to World War II and is based on a true story involving the Mona Lisa. Participants will explore how the Louvre staff hid priceless artworks, including the Mona Lisa, from advancing Nazis in 1939 Paris. The trip includes a talk with Beck Silber about art preservation during this period, lunch at High Park Bar & Grill, and a guided tour of the NC Art Museum.
Details for this trip are as follows:
- Date: Friday, July 12
- Time: 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Ages: Older Adults
- Cost: Resident $27/Non-Resident $42
Participants must register on RecLink.
The second trip offers an exploration of the Duke Lemur Center with a guided tour. Established in 1966 at Duke University in Durham, NC, the center is renowned for its research, conservation efforts, and care for lemurs. It houses over 200 animals across 14 species. The trip also includes lunch at the Tobacco District.
Details for this trip are as follows:
- Date: Thursday, August 29
- Time: 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Ages: Older Adults
- Cost: Resident $27/Non-Resident $42
Participants must register on RecLink.
Both trips will depart from the Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults located at 1901 Spring Forest Road. For further inquiries about these trips or other activities offered by Active Adult Centers, contact Carmen Rayfield at 919-996-4734.
To receive information about future trips through fliers, individuals need to sign up for the Active Adult Yearly Trip Registration before registering for any specific trip.
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