Road Scholar

Highlights

• Experience a lively presentation of an age-old piece of Japanese culture, 'taiko' drumming and learn about its place in Japanese tradition and society today
• Learn about the history of the cherry blossom trees and other plant life from Japanese tradition, like bonsai
• Explore the U
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• National Arboretum, learn more about the art of horticulture and see garden collections from around the world including Japanese bonsai

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• Get rare access to doctors and specialists in discussions about recent advances in preventative medicine and the effectiveness of integrative health care
• Enjoy field trips to the Mayowood House — the historic home of the Mayo family — as well as to the Center for Innovation and the clinic’s bio-imaging lab
• Discover facts and dispel myths about how your own health can be improved with diet and weight-management

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• Learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist, and spend hours in the studio perfecting your craft
• Enjoy evening entertainment as a group, including a covered bridges field trip, or take advantage of free studio time
• Be inspired by the picturesque and tranquil backdrop of the Appalachian foothills and four peaceful lakes, and explore the area’s historic covered bridges, a two-story log cabin and a one-room schoolhouse

Highlights

• I exercise for fun, not to win contests
• I like to explore at an easy pace, stopping to snap photos and smell the roses
• Varied terrain doesn’t scare me, but let’s not do anything too extreme

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• Hear presentations from veteran railroaders about life on the rails, the golden age of freight and passenger rail and contemporary developments in public policy
• Enjoy the Vermont countryside as you ride Amtrak from White River Junction to Bellows Falls, and learn about the origins of the American Industrial Revolution
• Ride the spectacular Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States

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• I like to spend much of the day exploring
• Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
• Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

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• I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
• Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
• Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Highlights

• Watch from a kayak as harbor seals, otters and birds feed in the rich estuary waters of Morro Bay
• Search for the molted fur of an elephant seal along a secluded beach as you watch these incredible animals wrestle in the waves
• Meet rehabilitated birds of prey and learn how falconry is used today from a local naturalist