Activities and Travel – Trips
Come From Away
Monday, June 30, 2025
Welcome to the 107th year of The Muny! This true story gives hope and insight into how the human heart can take a tragic event and turn it into a beacon of hope. See how tiny Gander, Newfoundland opened their hearts to over 7,000 guests on 38 different commercial flights. Before the show, enjoy the included stage tour and dinner. Our seats are in Terrace A. Deadline for reservations is May 6. Cost is $219 per person. Let me know who you are sitting with!
The Irish in St Louis
Friday, July 18, 2025
By 1850, almost half of ST Louis was Irish and we will visit several sites, with NO PASSPORT REQUIRED! Declan takes us to the heart of Dogtown to St. James the Greater Church, go shopping at Kerry Cottage, and visit the Campbell House for an American version of Downton Abbey! You will also enjoy the Irish dancers from the St Louis Irish Arts and have lunch at McGurk’s. Deadline for reservations is June 9, 2025. Cost is $163 per person.
Festival of the Little Hills
Saturday, August 16, 2015
Dubbed the Midwest’s “premier arts and crafts show”, spend the afternoon shopping the over 300 arts and crafts vendors and the over 70 shops! What treasures will you find? Lunch is included in the price. Deadline for reservations is June 22, 2025. Cost is $83 per person.
Jersey Boys
Thursday August 31, 2025
Welcome to the 107th year of The Muny! The true story of how 4 New Jersey kids became pop-music legends. Before the show, enjoy the included stage tour and dinner. Our seats are in Terrace A. Deadline for reservations is July 3. Cost is $219 per person. Let me know who you are sitting with!
New Orleans & Cajun Country
November 2 – 8, 2025
In conjunction with the SWIC Foundation Department. Highlights include the French Quarter and Café du Monde, a river cruise, the New Orleans School of Cooking, and see the Antebellum Mansions of Natchez. Also, experience the Acadian country and visit world famous Avery Island! Cost is $4169 per person, double. Deadline for reservations is July 17, 2025. Contact Nancy for a brochure.
Montreal & Quebec City Christmas
December 1 – 6, 2025
Highlights include round trip air from STL; a train ride between Montreal and Quebec; Montmorency Falls (higher than Niagara Falls!); city tours; and, of course, the Christmas Markets! Also included are 5 nights in the 5-star Fairmont hotels! Pricing starts at $4179 per person, double. Final payment is due August 19, 2025. This trip will fill early! Contact Nancy for a brochure.
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For more information on any of these trips, call Nancy at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 or 314-436-3128, ext. 7020 or email Nancy Bauer at Nancy.Bauer@swic.edu
All day trip fees include escort, motor coach, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. Confirmation letters will be mailed about a week prior to the event. If cancellation is received seven working days or less to the start of the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given.