WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Join us for a FRE TRAVEL SHOW presented by Collette Travel. Collette is the most experienced Tour Operator in North America with over 106 years as a family owned and operated business. Maybe you’ve seen the Collette name on the Wheel of Fortune? Hear more about 2 incredible bucket-list trips to Croatia and Morocco. Experience these places with a guide by your side – Collette makes it easy. Your flights, transfers, hotels, sightseeing has all been arranged – your only job is to have the time of your life! Stop by the center to pick up trip brochures with more information! Register for Tree Travel Show Discover Croatia, Slovenia & the Adriatic Coast April 3-16, 20255 | 15 Days Dive into beauty and history as you explore the medieval cities, tranquil lakes, stunning coastlines and quaint villages of Croatia and Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s romantic capital city. Discover the richness of Opatija, the “Riviera of Croatia” and an Istrian gem. Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park by foot and by boat, a place where waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs connecting sixteen pristine lakes. Step back into Roman times in Split’s Diocletian’s Palace. Enjoy visits to local restaurants, wineries and artisanal food producers. Take in the white stone buildings and massive city walls of the ancient harbor town of Dubrovnik. Explore fascinating Zagreb by foot and funicular. Delight in the old-world charm found in this sunny Adriatic paradise. Highlights: Ljubljana, Castle Dinner, Lake Bled, Opatija, Istrian Peninsula, Farm-to-Table Dinner, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Countryside Lunch with Folklore Entertainment, Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik, Choice on Tour: Cable Car or Dubrovnik City Walls, Zagreb Essential Experiences Visit Dubrovnik’s Franciscan Monastery where Europe’s oldest pharmacy lies. Stroll through Split and see the famous Diocletian’s Palace. Explore romantic Ljubljana, exploring the riverfront dotted with cafes and bridges. Hometown Pick Up: Collette will provide a hometown pick up for the group from one common location to the airport and back. Official Trip Website for Details & Reservation: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1252621

Join expert tour guide and speaker, Doug Ohman to explore the fascinating world of cemeteries around Minneapolis. Visit the earliest burial grounds in the area to the most current cemetery practices. Cemeteries are the last visible vestiges of our past and hold our history. They are clues to the stories worthy of remembering by honoring those who have gone on before. Stops will be made, depending on weather and burial services. Wear appropriate footwear for unpaved, grassy areas of graveyards. Canes and walkers can fit under the bus. Rain gear may be necessary. Possibly visit Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pioneer and Soldier Cemetery or Crystal Lake Cemetery on this tour. We'll have lunch at Patrick’s Bakery and Café located at Bachman’s Greenhouse in Minneapolis. Menu: Soup and Sandwich Special: California Chicken Strip Sandwich - Walnut Raisin Bread with Honey Dijon Dressing, Baked Chicken Strips, Oven Roasted Red Peppers and Lettuce, Minestrone Soup, Coffee Tea or Milk, Mini Pastry for Dessert. After lunch, spend a few minutes shopping at Bachman’s Gift Store and Garden Center. [Note: Plants will fit in the large luggage bays under the motor coach.] Then Doug will continue the Cemetery Tour after lunch. He will weave a variety of stories and interesting historical information about Cemeteries around Minneapolis. Tour Guide: Doug Ohman has done extensive research and some of his published work include: “Minnesota Treasures,” “Schoolhouses of Minnesota,” “Courthouses of Minnesota,” “Libraries of Minnesota,” “Churches of Minnesota,” and “Historic Homes of Minnesota.” Passengers can purchase their own copy from Doug personally.].Fees include coach bus, show tickets, museum fee, and lunch. Departure / Return from: Mahtomedi Education Center. 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi Bus Departs: 9:00 am Bus Returns: 4:30 pm NO REFUNDS AFTER SEPTEMBER 16

Kingdoms of Southeast Asia February 4-22, 2026 | 19 Days Delve into an ancient and mysterious world of rural landscapes, bustling cities, and fascinating history in Southeast Asia. From Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hoa Lo prison, to a street food adventure through Hanoi, Vietnam’s balance of peace, modernism and prosperity engage your thoughts and senses. On a charming junk boat, bask in the serenity of Ha Long Bay. Find inspiration at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple, the world’s largest religious structure. A local Laotian family welcomes you into their home for dinner. Explore the hundreds of Buddhas found in the Pak Ou caves. This is an incomparable mosaic of culture and history that unfolds within a blink of the eye. Highlights: Hanoi, Walking Food Tour, Discussion with Vietnam War Veteran, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Reunification Palace, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Luang Prabang, Choice on Tour: Night Market Visit or Evening at Leisure, Wat Xieng Thong, Pak Ou Buddha Cave, Monk Alms Offering, Bangkok Essential Experiences Explore Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter on an exciting walking tour. See the Cu Chi Tunnels, a maze of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong. Visit with a Vietnam war veteran and learn about the war from his perspective. NOTE - this is a Level 3 Trip: You’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced 2.5 hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem. Walking 4 miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices. Hometown Pick Up: Collette will provide a hometown pick up for the group from one common location to the airport and back. Official Trip Website for Details & Reservations