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CHRISTMAS WITH CHRIS RUGGIERO

Where: SCC COMMUNITY HALL

PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero’s new Christmas show features fan favorites from his hit Christmas album such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as well as songs from his 4 albums, all delivered in Chris’s own classic style. Chris has been touring the country breathing new life into vintage rock and roll tunes, working with the same arranger who created all the hits for Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and selling out shows from New York to Vegas. Christmas with Chris Ruggiero has played all over the country. Whether you’re a teenager of the 1960s or just love good music, don’t miss one of the most energetic and fun-filled holiday rock and roll shows you’ll ever see from one of today’s fastest-rising stars. 

Tickets are now available for purchase in Travel Club Office during regular office hours.      

MON – WED – FRI

10AM TO NOON

TUES - Thursday

1PM – 3PM

TABLES WILL NOT BE HELD, ENTIRE GROUP MUST BE PAID AT SAME TIME NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

SHOW 7:00PM – $49.00 – DOORS OPEN 6:30PM

BUFFET 5:00PM – $25.00 – DOORS OPEN 5:00PM (Limited Buffet tickets available)  

Menu in office & on website

$49.00

“LIGHTED BOAT PARADE – YACHT STARSHIP DINNER CRUISE” – Tampa

Activity Level: 3.

$160.00

CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH – Safety Harbor Resort – Safety Harbor

Activity Level: 2

Our Christmas Brunch Includes:

· Carving Station

· Omelet Station

· Our Famous Seafood Boat - Piled high with fresh shrimp

· Cheese, Fruit, Vegetable Displays

· Breakfast Foods

· Hot Chef Specialties

· Salads

· Soups

· Decadent Desserts

$79.00

“SAILOR CIRCUS HOLIDAY SHOW” – The Circus Arts Conservatory – Sarasota

Activity Level: 2

For nearly 75 years, students ages 8-18 involved with the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Sailor Circus program have amazed audiences with a thrilling spectacle of youth circus arts. Known worldwide as “The Greatest ‘Little’ Show on Earth.” Sailor Circus Academy provides after-school circus training in Sarasota, Florida.
Flip, fly and soar to new heights in the highly anticipated new holiday production while being wowed by acts showcasing stunning aerial artistry, heart-stopping acrobatics, light-hearted comedy, and more

Sailor Circus Academy students are recognized as future leaders and major contributors to the circus legacy in Sarasota.

DINNER stop at Der Dutchman Amish Restaurant & Bakery (OYO) after the show. Serving traditional Amish family and buffet-style meals

$45.00

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA & BAY STREET/IKEA -Tampa     

Activity Level: 3

An enclosed, two-story regional shopping center International Plaza is the most distinctive shopping and dining destination of Florida's West Coast, featuring 200 specialty stores and 15 restaurants, plus Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza. Located in the Mall you will find Apple; Burberry; Crate & Barrel; David Yurman; Gucci; Louis Vuitton; Mayors; RH Gallery; Robin’s Jean; Tiffany & co; Tory Burch; and Zara just to name a few. The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille, Mariah's Cookies, Charley’s Philly Steaks, Earl of Sandwich, Brio Italian Grille, The Pub, Chipotle Mexican Grill and more! LUNCH (OYO)

We will continue our shopping day with a stop at IKEA.
Founded on the concept of affordable, quality home furnishings, this Swedish company began in 1943. Today, the store brings IKEA's signature modern, minimal look to locations across the globe. With offerings for any room, this retailer has a bit of everything.

IKEA has sales on a variety of products for every part of the home.
Bathroom fixtures Textiles and rugs
Pet items Lighting
Electronics Storage
Appliances Laundry
Leisure and safety Decoration

IKEA Tampa is a destination for shoppers across the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area.

$22.00

“JERSEY BOYS” – Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre – Hudson

Activity Level: 2.

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that has made them an international sensation all over again.
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony and Grammy Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true.

FEATURING THE LEGENDARY TOP TEN HITS: “Sherry” • “Big Girls Don’t Cry” • “Walk Like A Man” • “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” • “December”, 1963 (Oh What A Night)

$95.00

16TH ANNUAL LAKE SUMTER ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL” – The Villages

Activity Level: 3

The Villages® community plays host to the annual Lake Sumter Art & Craft Festival. The craft festival at Lake Sumter Landing continues to grow and highlight the talents of many unique crafters, providing the area with one of its most enjoyable traditions. Come meet and visit with some of the best crafters while enjoying the charming streets of this spectacular community. Find great one-of-a-kind craftwork and sample delicious food while listening to the tunes of live music as you peruse the displays. Shop handcrafted leather goods, paintings, photography, personalized products, glassworks, and much more. Come, stroll the shops and stores, sample the many dining opportunities indoors or out, and as always, expect a place “where good friends come to gather for a great time!”

$35.00

“HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2025 WORLD TOUR” –YUENGLING CENTER – Tampa

Activity Level: 3

The Globetrotters are the world’s basketball team – touring over 400+ cities in 25+ countries. Each Globetrotters game features some of the best athletes on the planet, unmatched fan interaction, incredible ball handling wizardry, the famous HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 4 POINTS® SHOT, rim-rattling dunks, and side-splitting comedy. Join the Harlem Globetrotters for their global tour in 2025, featuring new challenges, tricks, and fan engagement.
Concessions available for food and beverage purchases.

$73.00

“TARPON SPRINGS RIVER CRUISE AND SHOPPING” – Tarpon Springs

Activity Level: 3

Time for shopping and lunch (OYO). Dodecanese Avenue--the main shopping street in the district--weaves through historical areas and past restaurants serving traditional Greek food and the fresh catch of the day.
We will split into two groups ½ will go on boat cruise while the other ½ shops and has lunch (OYO) then switch.

$49.00

“FUNNY GIRL” – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota

Activity Level: 2.

A triumphant story of starry success and a bittersweet story of love, Funny Girl is a musical with score by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang!
The original production of Funny Girl premiered on Broadway in 1964 starring Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice and was nominated for eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nicky Arnstein. Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People,” this love letter to the theater is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

$110.00

“TAMPA BAY DOWNS” – Tampa

Activity Level: 2.

Buffet lunch consisting of:
• Fresh Fruit Salad
• Caesar salad
• Chef’s Vegetable Selection
• Homestyle mac “n” cheese; green bean almandine
• Mashed Potatoes
• Chef-Carved Roast Beef & Turkey Breast
• Eclairs & Home Baked Cookies
• Coffee & Tea.
• Admission,
• Daily Racing Program
• Reserved Seating
• Tax and Gratuity

$65.00

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