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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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Itinerary for Apr 2 — Apr 5, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: In the heart of the Oregon Coast, spectacular views, 10 miles of un-interrupted beach, golfing, fishing and the Oregon Dunes nearby.

Contact info:
88416 First Avenue
Florence, OR 97439 USA
phone: 800-422-5091
web: www.driftwoodshores.com

Room amenities: Ocean view, patio or deck, hairdryers, ironing board/iron, coffee makers, TV.

Facility amenities: Indoor heated pool and jacuzzi, restaurant and lounge, guest laundry.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: call hotel for info
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Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Tuesday, April 02 - Orientation and Introductions 
Arrive To: Check in at hotel 4 PM. Orientation at 5pm in meeting room upstairs of hotel restaurant.

Dinner: Dinner at 6 PM.

Lodging: Driftwood Shores Resort

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: In the heart of the Oregon Coast, spectacular views, 10 miles of un-interrupted beach, golfing, fishing and the Oregon Dunes nearby.

Contact info:
88416 First Avenue
Florence, OR 97439 USA
phone: 800-422-5091
web: www.driftwoodshores.com

Room amenities: Ocean view, patio or deck, hairdryers, ironing board/iron, coffee makers, TV.

Facility amenities: Indoor heated pool and jacuzzi, restaurant and lounge, guest laundry.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: call hotel for info
Call hotel and identify yourself as with the Road Scholar group.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Wednesday, April 03 - Cooking presentation/Yoga, Gigong and Tai Chi 
Breakfast: Breakfast is a buffet. choice of yogurts, cold cereals, protein dish provided; variety of juices and beverages. Pastry also available; served in conference room

Morning: Cooking presentation at Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B.

Lunch: Buffet lunch at hotel; sandwiches, cold cuts. chips, dessert. variety of fruits available. Juices, milk, coffee tea

Afternoon: Yoga, Gigong and Tai Chi.

Dinner: Buffet served in conference room; two entrees offerred..usually one vegetarian or fish the other meat. salads and veggies at every dinner; beverages include milk, coffee and tea.

Evening: Natural History slide show and more yoga if desired.

Lodging: Driftwood Shores Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: In the heart of the Oregon Coast, spectacular views, 10 miles of un-interrupted beach, golfing, fishing and the Oregon Dunes nearby.

Contact info:
88416 First Avenue
Florence, OR 97439 USA
phone: 800-422-5091
web: www.driftwoodshores.com

Room amenities: Ocean view, patio or deck, hairdryers, ironing board/iron, coffee makers, TV.

Facility amenities: Indoor heated pool and jacuzzi, restaurant and lounge, guest laundry.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: call hotel for info
Call hotel and identify yourself as with the Road Scholar group.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Thursday, April 04 - Hike Old Growth Forest and Cape Perpetua/More Yoga, Gigong and Tai Chi 
Breakfast: Buffet served in conference room; hot cereal, cold cereals, protein dish available, pastries and yogurts.

Morning: Hike/walk no more than 2 miles Old Growth Forest and Cape Perpetua.

Lunch: Buffet Deli Lunch in Hotel

Afternoon: Yoga, Gigong and Tai Chi

Dinner:

Evening: Wrap up and more yoga if desired.

Lodging: Driftwood Shores Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Friday, April 05 - Departure Day 
Breakfast: Quiche as well as other entrees, cereal offered. Served in conference room.

Morning: Check out at noon.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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Florence, OR
Chamber of CommerceGeneral information and links to area attractions.
For additional information, visit: www.florencechamber.com
General informationFlorence and central coast general information
For additional information, visit: www.florenceoregon.net
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•2 Expert-led lectures
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