Road Scholar : Improve Your Bridge Judgment and Experience Nature - Ontario

Improve Your Bridge Judgment and Experience Nature

Program Number:

2711RJ

Start and End Dates:


	5/13/2012 - 5/18/2012;

Duration:

5 nights

Location:

Windermere, Ontario

Price starting at:

$879.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

Bridge & Other Games

Meals:

14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Meal Options:

Vegetarian; Low Fat

Improve your bridge game in a relaxed, hands-on instructional workshop. Master bidding, playing and defending hands as you learn new skills and develop your bridge logic. Tailored to the skill levels in the group, the sessions are laid-back and informative. When away from the card table, enjoy the beauty of Ontario�s Muskoka District, a Victorian-era lakeside cottage region, with various short walks organized to experience the natural wonders of the woods, lakes, waterfalls, country lanes and the nearby 300-acre wildlife sanctuary.

Highlights

� Strategize your bridge playing with specially tailored classes designed to strengthen skills and confidence.
� Enjoy the full amenities of the resort location and the natural beauty of Muskoka�s woodlands.
� Enjoy music, hors d�ouevres, and conversation after improving your bridge skills and before dinner.

Activity Particulars

Minimal walking; basic game knowledge required.

Coordinated by Routes to Learning Canada.

Windermere

Located approximately 100 miles north of Toronto, this resort on Lake Rosseau in south-central Ontario�s Muskoka Lakes region is representative of the many small lakeside communities that formed in the region during the Victorian era.

Accommodations
Resort accommodations in scenic, lake country; pool, hot tub, and sauna.

Meals and Lodgings
	The Baldwins Of Muskoka
		Windermere, ON	5 nights

The Baldwins Of Muskoka
	Type:	Resort
	Description:	Indoor pool, hot tub & sauna. Small sandy beach on Lake Rosseau & Muskoka dock with paddleboats, canoes & kayaks for use (no charge). Mini-putt, shuffleboard, bicycles & walking/ hiking trails close by. Next door to The Windermere Golf & Country Club (www.windermeregolf.ca) - you can walk to the 1st tee! Special resort rates available for our guests.
	Contact info:	P.O. Box 61 Windermere, ON P0B 1P0 Canada phone: 705-769-3371 web: www.baldwinsresort.com
	Room amenities:	Ramps available to selected rooms for wheel chair and walker accessibility.
	Facility amenities:	Fireplaces in all accommodations outside of the Main Lodge. All accommodations have full private bathroom. Limited two bedroom units with shared bathroom available for 2 persons/double occupancy & two bedroom cottages (two bathrooms) available to be shared by 4 persons (need to request after registration and site package is mailed out). .
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Additional nights prior:	Not available for this program.
	Check in time:	2:30 PM
	Additional nights after:	Not available for this program.
	Check out time:	11:00 AM

Travel Details
	Start of Program: Reception at 5:00 p.m. You will be staying at The Baldwins Of Muskoka that night.
	End of Program: Ends after breakfast. Check out by 11am. You will be staying at The Baldwins Of Muskoka the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. A valid passport is required for all travel to/from Canada - by land, sea or air. Visit www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html for up-to-date information on border crossing requirements.
	Parking availability: Free parking on site.

Transportation

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Windermere, ON
	Nearest city or town:	Windermere
	Nearest highway:	Highway 11
	Nearest airport:	Toronto, Ontario

	From End of Program
	Location:	Windermere, ON
		(Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
	From Toronto Airport to The Baldwins	From Airport
	Service:	Commercial Van/Shuttle Northern Airport Service phone: 800-461-4219
	Per Person/One Way:	Enquire about senior rates Prices are subject to change.
		Shuttle service is available from Toronto Pearson International Airport and will drop off 20 minutes from the resort. A shuttle from the site will pick you up to take you to the resort.

Driving Directions
	Toronto	From Toronto: Take Highway 400 North. Just past Barrie, continue on Highway #11 North. By-pass Orillia, Gravenhurst & Bracebridge. About 15 minutes after last Bracebridge exit, take Exit 207. Turn left/west onto 141 (direction of Parry Sound/Rosseau). Follow to Deebank Road (Muskoka Road #24), turn left to end. Right turn onto Windermere Road (#4) into the village of Windermere. Follow signs to The Baldwins Resort.

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Reception & Orientation/Bridge Play
(Sunday, May 13)

Arrive To:	Reception at 5:00 p.m. with h'ors d'oeurves and punch. Introductions to programme, facilities and other participants.
Dinner:	Dinner (Full-course, full service dining room).
Evening:	After a brief introduction by the Bridge Instructor, we will relax and play some bridge!

Accommodations:	The Baldwins Of Muskoka
Meals Included:	Dinner

Day 2:

Morning Bridge Class/Free Afternoon/Evening Bridge Class
(Monday, May 14)

Breakfast:	Breakfast in Dining room (Full-course, full service dining).
Morning:	First Bridge Lesson. Note: Complimentary coffee & tea available all morning.
Lunch:	Lunch in the dining room (Full-coure, full service dining).
Afternoon:	Free afternoon and/or organized walk/hike in the area.
Dinner:	Social Hour before dinner, h'ors d'oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.
Evening:	Bridge lessons continue after dinner.

Accommodations:	The Baldwins Of Muskoka
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Morning Bridge Class/Wildlife Sanctuary/Nature Program/Evening Bridge Class
(Tuesday, May 15)

Breakfast:	Full-serve breakfast in dining room.
Morning:	Bridge class continues.
Lunch:	Full-serve lunch in dining room.
Afternoon:	Apsen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Outing. Visit to a local 300 acre animal sanctuary devoted to the rehabilitation and rescue of various wild animals. Listen to their special stories and witness the on-going struggle between man and animal to share this land.
Dinner:	Social Hour before dinner, H'ors d'Oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.
Evening:	Bridge class continues after dinner.

Accommodations:	The Baldwins Of Muskoka
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:

Morning Bridge Class/Free Afternoon/OptionalWalk/Evening Bridge Class
(Wednesday, May 16)

Breakfast:	Full-serve breakfast in Dining Room.
Morning:	Bridge class continues
Lunch:	Full-service lunch in Dining Room.
Afternoon:	Free afternoon and/or organized walk available.
Dinner:	Social Hour before dinner, H'ors d'Oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.
Evening:	Bridge class continues.

Accommodations:	The Baldwins Of Muskoka
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:

Morning Bridge Class/Afternoon Final Bridge Session
(Thursday, May 17)

Breakfast:	Full-serve breakfast in Dining Room.
Morning:	Bridge Class continues.
Lunch:	Full-serve lunch in Dining Room.
Afternoon:	Special final Bridge session.
Dinner:	Social Hour before dinner, H'ors d'Oeurves, friendly conversation & music, followed by full service dinner in the Dining Room.
Evening:	Free evening to enjoy!

Accommodations:	The Baldwins Of Muskoka
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:

Independent departures following breakfast.
(Friday, May 18)

Breakfast:	Full-serve breakfast in Dining Room.
Morning:	Check-out from accommodations by 11:00 a.m.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

5 nights accommodations
14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 4
Expert-led lectures

Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 2
Field trips

The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Hands-on experiences: 5
Hands-on experiences

Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.

Plus these special experiences...

Improve your bridge game in hands-on workshops guaranteed to improve your bidding and help you play and defend hands better.
Enjoy the beauty of the Muskoka Region with a variety of daily walks and activities.
Morning classes and evening bridge sessions in a relaxing and fun environment.
Instruction is provided by a Diamond Life Master and bridge columnist for Toronto's prestigious National Post newspaper.

View the Daily Schedule to see more

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
Taxes

Highlights

Activity Particulars

Minimal walking; basic game knowledge required.

Coordinated by Routes to Learning Canada.

Windermere

Located approximately 100 miles north of Toronto, this resort on Lake Rosseau in south-central Ontario�s Muskoka Lakes region is representative of the many small lakeside communities that formed in the region during the Victorian era.

Meals and Lodgings

Travel Details

Travel Details

From Toronto Airport to The Baldwins

From Airport

Service:

Commercial Van/ShuttleNorthern Airport Servicephone: 800-461-4219

Per Person/One Way:

Enquire about senior ratesPrices are subject to change.

Shuttle service is available from Toronto Pearson International Airport and will drop off 20 minutes from the resort. A shuttle from the site will pick you up to take you to the resort.