Day Tours

CDA CASINO
Monday, May 20 ~ 9am - 4pm Tour Leader: Irene Schell *Easy
A Spring-time ride in the country! We are heading southeast to the Coeur d’Alene Casino for a day of fun and excitement. Each person will receive a casino card with extras. So come along with Irene for a ride on the casino bus. Need 10 to go!
Price: $5.00 (member) $10.00 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

NW TREASURES
Wednesday, May 22 ~ 9:15am - 3pm Tour Leader: Irene Schell **Moderate
On this Mystery Tour, we will visit two places and then go for lunch (not included). Afterwards we will visit one more interesting place. And that’s about all we are telling you.
Price: $16.50 (member) $21.75 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

HANGING LOOSE IN THE PALOUSE
Thursday, May 23 ~ 8am - 4:30pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger **Moderate
On our way to the great town of Palouse, we’ll stop at Steptoe Battlefield in Rosalia. This is the spot where on May 17, 1858, Col. Steptoe and his force of 157 men received one of the worst defeats ever experienced by the regular army form the Indians. In Palouse, we’ll tour a chapel which is on the National Historic Registry. This chapel is one of only seven churches in the country with a lich gate at the entrance to the churchyard (where a coffin can be set down to await the arrival of the clergyman). We’ll also tour a print museum which still has the old-fashioned Linotype machine, presses, and type from days gone by when the place where a newspaper was printed. We’ll have lunch either at the print museum or the Café next door. There will be about an hour of free time to shop/browse in town. After we leave the town of Palouse, we’ll drive the short distance to Pullman where we’ll see the grizzly bears. After that we’ll go the Ferdinand’s, where Cougar Gold cheese is made. We’ll perhaps eat some ice cream and, also perhaps, buy some of the great cheese. On our way back to Spokane, we’ll drive to the top of Steptoe Butte. This butte used to be called Pyramid Peak, but was renamed in honor of Col. Steptoe who famously lost the battle at Rosalia.
Price: $23.00 (member) $28.25 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

ENGLISH HIGH TEA
Friday, May 24 ~ 11am - 2pm Hostess: Penny Moore *Easy
Enjoy tea time with you Corbin friends at Penny’s home. Also bring a favorite verse, short story or poem to share for your literary reading.
Price: $17.50 (member) $23.00 (non-member) Includes 4-course high tea, entertainment and transportation.

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES
Sunday, May 26 ~ 1:00-8:00pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy
It is a tradition to spend the day at Heritage, enjoying a Musical Concert, old car exhibits and many exhibits inside. We top it off with the brass band Concert at Greenwood. This year the emphasis will be Honoring All Veterans. If you desire to bring a picture of your veteran, it will be posted with all the rest.
Price: $9.75 (member) $11.25 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

THOSE WHERE THE DAYS
Friday, May 31 ~ 5:15pm - 10pm Tour Leader: Penny Moore *Easy
40 powerful talents join forces to create this over-the-top Choral Tribute To All That Is… Includes garlic Roast chicken dinner and the show. Register early!
Price; $50.50 (member) $56.00 (non-member) Includes dinner, show, transportation and tour leader.

NORTHWEST LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
Friday, May 31 ~ 11am - 3pm Tour Leader: Irene Schell *Easy
We have been invited to the ground breaking celebration at “The Northwest Lighthouse for the Blind” there will be a variety of games and activities. Food, snacks, beer and wine will be available (on your own). Join us for a fun afternoon!
Price: $8.00 (member) $13.50 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Chewelah Casino

Wednesday, June 5 ~ 9:30am - 3:30pm Tour Leader: Irene Schell *Easy
As always great food and $5.00 free play money. Also 4x the points. We may even do a little side trip. No trip in July! Have a Happy 4th of July. See you again on Aug. 7th.
Price: $13.00 (member) $18.50 (non-members) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Harrison Id., Pig in the Park
Saturday, June 8 ~ 10am - 3:30pm Tour Leader: Penny Moore **Moderate
We will travel the beautiful drive along Coeur d’Alene lake to Harrison Festivities, crafts and trade fair. Savor a feast of pulled pork served with all the trimmings and dessert. Shop for crafts and visit the stores and enjoy live music in Harrison City Park.
Price: $18.00 (member) $23.50 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Happy Hour With Your Corbin Friends
Thursday, June 13 ~ 1:45pm - 4:30pm Tour Leader: Irene Schell *Easy
It’s time to cross the border to enjoy FuFu Pizza, Skinny Secretaries, or Happy Mushrooms among other items. Curious? Join us. No doubt, it will be fun.
Price: $8.75 (member) $14.25 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

SPOKANE IN BLOOM
Saturday, June 15 ~ 9:45am-3pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy
If you are into gardening or just enjoy beauty, you will appreciate six spectacular north side gardens, art vendors, plant vendors, food (for purchase) and music. This is the 13th annual Inland Empire Gardeners rain-or-shine self guided tour.
Price: $24.00 (member) $29.50 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Progressive Lunch
Monday, June 17 ~ 10:00am-2:30pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy
We will begin our day with Appetizers at Comfort Keepers; Lunch on the Patio will be served by Manor Care along with a tour. Dessert and a tour will be given by South Hill Senior Living.
Price: $11.00 (member) $16.50 (non-member) Includes transportation, tour leader and lots of food.

BREAKFAST AND A WALK
Tuesday, June 18 ~ 8am-1:30pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger **Moderate
We’ll begin by having breakfast (on your own) at Michael D’s Eatery in Coeur d’Alene probably one of the two best breakfast spots in the Lake City. After that we’ll drive along the northern edge of the Lake to Beauty Bay. Then we’ll walk the 3.3-mile Mineral Ridge Loop. The walk is rate "moderate," and those who finish early will be able to relax as they look at the beautiful lake. Birdwatchers may want to bring a pair of binoculars: in addition to an osprey or two, we should see a few more interesting species.
Price: $11.50 (member) $17.00 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Dinner Club
Wednesday, June 19 ~ 4:00pm - 8:00pm Tour Leader Loretta Ryals *Easy
This month we’re going to change things around a bit, as we’ll be going out to dinner on Wednesday instead of our usual Thursday. And you’re also in for a treat as we’ll be traveling over to Coeur d’Alene to dine at Wolf Lodge which was established in 1939 starting out as a convenience store. It turned into a steakhouse around 1970. They have a variety of appetizers and a full selection of entrees. So please join us for a fun evening out.
Price: $11.00 (member) $16.50 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

REVISED LASER LIGHT SHOW
Thursday, June 20 ~ 4:30pm-12:30pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger **Moderate

Thursday, July 11 ~ 4:30pm—12:30pm 2 DATES
The laser light show that had been showing at Grand Coulee Dam had never been updated. As a result, much of the information in it was outdated and some was just plain incorrect. So after 25 years and at a cost of 1.6 million, the new laser light show will be on top at the dam this summer. It boasts brighter colors and better sound. We'll begin our tour by driving to Dry Falls, an ecological and historical masterpiece. During the last Ice Age, when a finger of ice diverted the Columbia River south, this was the largest waterfall the world has even known. 3 1/2 miles wide and 400 feet high. Niagara Falls would look puny next to it. But today no river flows over the falls, thus the name "Dry Falls". The we'll drive north in the Grand Coulee itself, on a road paralleling Banks Lake. You'll learn the story of the lake and how it greatly benefits agriculture in the Columbia Basin. After dinner (on your own) in Coulee Dam, we'll go to the visitor center and grab a seat and get ready to watch the new laser light show. If the weather in inclement, we'll drive to the top of a cliff to watch the show. We'll be able to listen to the narrative music on the radio of our nice warm van. 
Price: $23.00 (member) $28.50 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Mad Hatters Tea Party
Saturday, June 22 ~ 11:00am - 4:00pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy
Look forward to a lovely drive to and from Metaline Falls, going over Tiger Pass one way. We will enjoy The Cutter Tea which has become a charming annual tradition. A 3 course “High Tea” is provided as well as hats and gloves if you don’t have your own. It is not limited to ladies as our driver, Keith, intends to participate.
Price: $41.75 (member) $47.25 (non-member) Includes transportation, gourmet delights and tour leader.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT PRIEST LAKE

Sunday, June 23 ~ 8am-4:30pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger **Moderate

Sunday, July 7 ~ 8am-4:30pm 2 DATES
Sunday brunch at Hill’s Resort at Priest Lake is always a treat. You can have an omelet made to your specifications, and you can enjoy it with an unparalleled view of the lake. After brunch we’ll take a leisurely stroll (about a half mile) on a trail by the edge of the lake to the Priest Lake Museum. At the museum we can see what early life (early 20th century) was like on this stretch of the lake. We can also view an interesting, short video of life on the lake. And we can see a fascinating display devoted to Nell Shipman, actress, screenwriter, producer, director and animal trainer; she made several films along Priest Lake.  After we visit the museum, we'll travel back to Spokane via spirit Lake. There we'll visit one of Ron's favorite ice cream stores. We can also see the mural and read the legend, depicting how Spirit Lake got its name.
Price: $19.50 (member) $25.00 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

CDA Casino
Monday, June 24 ~ 9:00am - 4:00pm Tour Leader: Irene Schell *Easy
This is Senior Day, so as always something special. You will receive $10.00 play money and $2.00 food credit on your club card.
Price: $5.00 (member) $10.00 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Discovering Riverside State Park
Monday, June 24 ~ 1pm - 4:30pm Tour Leader: Penny Moore **Moderate
We will see the Bowl & Pitcher area and walk on the suspension bridge across the river. Next we will see the 7 mile WWII Gunnery school site. Then on to the Spokane House historical interpretive Center and the over look of 9 mile dam.
Price: $9.50 (member) $15.00 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

THE SINGING NUNS
Wednesday, July 3 ~ 10:30am-2:45pm Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy
The Singing Nuns invite you to enjoy a summer luncheon with the Sisters’ music, and as a special bonus, tour of Mount St. Michael Heritage Center and Museum. Registrations close June 18th.
Price: $29.25 (member) $34.75 (non-member) Includes transportation, luncheon and tour leader.

Artwalk in CDA
Friday, July 12 ~ 4pm - 9pm Tour Leader:  Ron Krueger *Easy
Second Friday ArtWalk in Coeur d'Alene is like a big block party. There are 10 art galleries within walking distance of each other, and each one is vying with the others to bring you inside (think free wine and hors d'oeuvres). We'll take a break at a pizzeria that uses a wood-burning oven to make the pies in (on your own). The pizzas are large enough for two to share. Then it's off to visit a few more galleries--or do something else enjoyable downtown.
Price:  $14.50 (member) $20.00 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

Senior Bash at Raspberry Ridge
Thursday, July 18 ~ 11am - 3:30pm ~ Tour Leader: Laura Schlangen *Easy
The festivities start with popcorn and visiting at 11:30 followed by a lunch of pulled pork, cole slaw, dessert and a drink. You are in for a great concert and a special treat--the Raspberry Ridge Cloggers will also perform. Grab your sunbonnet and let’s go!
Price: $29.00 (member) $34.00 (non-member) Includes lunch, entertainment, transportation and tour leader.

MOON PASS I
Thursday, July 25 ~ 8am-5:30pm Tour Leader: Ron Krueger *Easy
One of the most scenic drives in the Northwest has to be the drive over Moon Pass in Idaho. The elevation of Moon Pass is 4946 feet; by comparison, Lookout Pass on the Idaho-Montana border is just 4680 feet. After leaving Corbin, our first stop will be in Coeur d'Alene for coffee. Then we head east, almost to the Cataldo Mission. We'll turn south and drive to St. Maries (which in itself is a beautiful drive). Then we'll head east to Calder and Avery-with the St. Joe River on your right the whole way. After we leave Avery, we'll take an unpaved road up, up to Moon Pass and enjoy paralleled scenery. After we surmount the pass, we'll drip into Wallace. Lunch (on your own) will be in Wallace. There will be amole time after lunch to take in some of the sights in this historic town-and perhaps enjoy a fantastic huckleberry malt or milk shake at one of Ron's favorite places. The road over moon Pass is open only a few months a year. If you haven't done this drive, you're in for a treat. If you have a camera, this will be a photo-op tour. Birders may want bring their binoculars. We will make unscheduled stops when there’s something to see or photograph.
Price: $24.75 (member) $30.25 (non-member) Includes transportation and tour leader.

DAY TOURS

Raspberry Festival - Sunday, August 4

Harrington Gardens - Wed., Aug 21 & 28 (two dates)

Northwoods Theatre - Fri., Aug 23

Buggy Barn Quilt Show - Saturday, August 24

Melodrama in Wallace - Sun., July 28

CDA Casino - Monday, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 23, and Oct 14

Harrington Gardens - Wed., Aug 21 & 28 (two dates)

TOUR RATINGS

*EASY ~ You should be able to walk short distances on mostly level ground. Mobility aids are acceptable.

** MODERATE ~ You should be able to get in and out of the van a few times, walk at least a mile without mobility aids and be in good health.

*** DIFFICULT ~ You should be used to walking over uneven terrain with no mobility aids, be fit and in good health.

**** CHALLENGING ~ Rough conditions on occasion. Call tour coordinator or the tour leader for further information.