Summer Seminar
Trip 3: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada (2025)
Trip Leaders
Timothy McDonnell
585-750-7458
timothymcdonnell83@yahoo.com
Bob and Dawn Auerhahn
585-354-6995
rauerhah@rochester.rr.com, dauerhah@rochester.rr.com
Trip Cost
$199 for members and guests
Non-member guests must create an Osher online account in order to register for trips.
After you register, open the registration confirmation email you will receive, then click on the link within the email to fill out the questionnaire specific to this trip.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Since we are going into Ontario, Canada, be prepared to show a valid passport or enhanced driver’s license before boarding the bus. CHECK YOUR PASSPORT’S EXPIRATION DATE NOW.
Trip Itinerary
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Check-in and departure from Osher at RIT (50 Fairwood Drive, Suite 100, Rochester 14623) |
| 7:20 AM | PROMPT departure by coach from the Osher parking lot. We will stop at the Clarence service area along the way. |
| 10:30 AM | Arrive. Our drop-off will be in front of The Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Your theatre tickets will be given to you on the bus; care for them, or you will miss the play. You will have free time to walk into town, visit the many shops, or just stroll. Lunch is on your own. There is a free shuttle if you don't want to walk. |
| 12:45 PM | Be at the theatre for the matinee performance of Anything Goes. Show starts at 1 PM |
| 4:15 PM | Board the bus for the Table Rock Restaurant overlooking the Niagara Falls. Entree choices will be taken at the table (see menu below) |
| 6:30 PM | Board the coach for the return trip to Osher |
| 9:00 PM | Approximate arrival time back at the Osher parking lot |
Some walking and standing is involved. Dress for the weather — rain or shine. Wear comfortable walking shoes. If you need a cane or walker, please bring one and use it. Don’t forget your camera. This trip is NOT wheelchair accessible.
Our day will begin with a relaxing bus ride to Canada. After getting through Customs, we will proceed to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. You will have time on your own for lunch, shopping, relaxing in the village. We will then meet at the Festival Theatre, no later than 12:45 PM to enjoy Cole Porter’s classic musical, Anything Goes.
“Set sail on the S.S. American! This dazzling production breathes new life into Cole Porter’s timeless tale of romance, intrigue and high-seas hijinks. Follow the delightful antics of Reno Sweeney, a spirited nightclub singer, as she navigates love triangles, mistaken identities and comical misunderstandings on a transatlantic voyage. Featuring beloved songs like “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and the show-stopping title number “Anything Goes,” this fresh revival brims with spectacular dance numbers and non-stop laughter.”
After the musical ends, we will board the bus for dinner at the Table Rock Restaurant overlooking the Horseshoe Falls. There should be time after dinner to walk over to the Falls for closer viewing.
Dinner at Table Rock Restaurant, overlooking the Niagara Gorge:
- Appetizer: Chef’s Soup of Day, House Salad, Bread/butter
- Entrees: Roasted Chicken Supreme, Broiled Rainbow Trout, Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli
- Seasonal Dessert Feature
- Beverages: Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, Milk, or Soft Drink.
If you have special dietary needs, please indicate so on the registration questionnaire. Dinner choices are made at the table.
Related Lectures (Hybrid Format)
On Tuesday, August 5 at 10 AM all members are invited to a free lecture (hybrid format - attend in person at Osher or via Zoom) featuring Dariusz Terefenko, Professor of Jazz Studies at Eastman School of Music. The title of his talk will be “The Jazz Styles of Cole Porter.”
(hybrid format - attend in person at Osher or via Zoom)