Travel

Are you planning a Walt Disney World vacation? Looking for someone to break down your options, guide you through this daunting process, and help you get the most out of your vacation and budget? If so, join us and get personal insight on all things Disney World!! This includes theme parks, water parks, ticket options, resort options, dining options, dining plans, seasonal events, tours, dinner shows, unique experiences, and even MagicBands. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of using a travel agency vs. booking the vacation yourself, staying on Disney property vs. off-site, and relying on Disney transportation vs. renting a vehicle. See how to factor in seasonal park crowd levels, average monthly temperatures, and rainy days into your plans. Gain some insight on how to think through your budget as we look at potential expenses and consider ways to save money in various areas of your vacation.

Instructor: David Murch
Thursday, 3/12, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Windham High School - Room 125
Fee: $9

When Isabella created her museum, she wanted it to be “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.” Join our celebrated chef and travel guide, Chris Toy, as he leads you into the immersive environment that is the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Isabella’s decades long collecting resulted in the acquisition of more than 7,500 paintings, many from Medieval and Renaissance masters, sculptures, furniture, textiles, ceramics, silver, rare books and many other archival objects collected from around the world. Along with the museum tour, Chis will take you to the North End to explore the North End eateries and shopping. The trip includes transportation via Amtrak. Train departs Portland Transportation Center 8:15 AM, and returns from Boston’s North End Station 4:50 PM. The cost of this trip includes round trip Amtrak fare, MBTA transportation fee, and your personalized tour guide. Museum tickets will be available to purchase onsite, adults/$15 seniors/$12. No refunds.

Guide: Chris Toy
Saturday, June 6th
Fee: $74

Celebrate Maine’s bicentennial year by attending this two-session course on the rich history and proud heritage of the town of Windham. Session I will be a power point presentation featuring historic photos and maps. Session II is a three-hour bus tour highlighting historic points of interest, including canal and mill sites and stories of the founding and growth of Windham from 1737 to the present. Find out how Windham residents voted on the question of separation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1819. You may be surprised. Space is limited, please register early!

Guide: Walter Lunt
Session I: Tuesday, 6/16 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: WRAE Learning Center
Session II: Bus Tour - Saturday, 6/20, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Bus Departs from Windham Historical Society
Fee: $9/person, Fee donated to Windham Historical Society.