The Lake County Retired Teachers Association (LCRTA) offers many one-day activities as well as complete travel vacation adventures throughout the year. To receive information and trip brochures, contact either Jan Kulka (219.836.6043) or Jeanne Wease (219.662.2867) or Diane Anton (219.933.9163).

The following schedule highlights future activities. Trips are planned well in advance and often include pre-departure parties to answer questions and even help with packing. Check back often for travel adventure updates.

As of January 2007 U.S. citizens need to present passports when returning by air or sea from the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, Canada, Panama, and Mexico.

August 28 -- Mayflower Presentation for the Egypt trip. Highland Library located at 2841 Jewett Street in Highland from 1 to 3 p.m. Departure date: Feb 16, 2009; 9 days, 15 meals. Includes Cairo, Aswan, temples, pyramids, and a 3-night Nile River cruise. Round trip air from Chicago, airport transfers, fully escorted by professional tour manager; $45 Mayflower money; twin - $3,355; single - $4,000.To be followed by Costa Rica presentation. Departure Oct. 15, 2009; 8 days, 11 meals. Visit a rain forest! Twin - $2,209; Single - $2,984.

Oct. 1 -- "Dirty Dancing" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Trip includes ticket, lunch at Old county Buffet in Highland, transportation and tips. Sold out! Call Diane for waiting list only.

Oct. 15 -- Iceland by Colette Presentation at Munster Library located at 8701 Calumet from 1-2:15 p.m. To be followed immediately the the China documents party from 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Nov. 2 -- Beijing City Departure-- Filled!  

Dec. 4 -- (Thursday) "the Nutcracker on Horseback" at the Noble House Theatre. Trip includes lunch at the theatre, show, transportation, tips, a chance to meet the performers, and a carriage ride. Complete information later; call Diane. Cost is $65.

Mar. 6, 2009 --Islands of the Palm Coast (Value Tour 2009), featuring Anastasia and Amelia Islands; 9 days, 12 meals. Includes historic Montgomery, AL, Space and Rocket Center, Anheiser Bush tour, Epcot Center and Disney World. Twin - $1,149; single - $1,628; triple - $1,133. Plus Mayflower $! Presentation to be announced!

April 22, 2009 -- "Mary Poppins" on stage! Information coming later ...