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The Greatest Generation’s Decade: 1940s Movies, Music, Baseball & Dance

Program Number: 20287RJ
Start and End Dates:
3/5/2013 - 3/10/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Price starting at: $829.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Multi-Topic; History & Culture
Meals: 12; 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners    

The Greatest Generation” experienced some of the most dramatic and events and changes in American history during the 1940s. Join us to recall and relive some of the most celebrated and iconic aspects of the era.




Highlights

• Led by an expert movie buff, examine films that helped define the spirit of the age — at least as Hollywood saw it — along with leading stars and directors. Watch and discuss clips from movies including “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
• See “The Effect of WW II on American Lives and Baseball” and hear first hand from an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player, then attend a Major League Baseball spring training Cactus League game!
• Attend the largest 1940s-style Big Band Dance in the nation! Dancing not required — enjoy dinner, music! View WWII Aircraft on display at the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum. Visit Arizona Capitol Museum and see artifacts from WWII including parts from the USS Arizona. Plus, take a field trip to see what remains of the POW Camp at Papago Park.



Activity Particulars

Walking and standing on field trips. Some stairs at ballpark.



Coordinated by Lifetime Learners.




Phoenix

Phoenix is a thriving metropolis surrounded by majestic mountains. Along with the visual beauty of the land, the city has a rich heritage of Native American and Hispanic cultures. Native American and western expansion influences are seen in the art and architecture of Phoenix, and an abundance of museums and art galleries showcase the culture.
Accommodations
Full-service hotel lodging with pool and whirlpool. Free parking.
Meals and Lodgings
   Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
  Phoenix 5 nights
 Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Type: Four-Star Hotel
  Description: Discover contemporary conveniences for Phoenix and beyond at Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North hotel. Set minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport, this Phoenix hotel is convenient to freeways and the Phoenix light rail system, making an ideal base for downtown Phoenix, and surrounding attractions. Complimentary 24-hour Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport shuttle Heated outdoor Pool and Spa Modern cardio and weight equipment Free Business center computers Full size refrigerator in every room Complimentary WiFi access Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers Self Parking/FREE Parking
  Contact info: 3838 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008 USA
phone: 602-306-2323
web: www.PhoenixAirportNorth.hgi.com
  Room amenities: Make yourself at home in a Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North guest room. A microwave, full-size refrigerator and complimentary cable on the HDTV provide the comforts of home, while a Herman Miller ergonomic chair furnishes a touch of elegance. Stay connected at the oversized desk, or from the comfort of a Garden Sleep System® adjustable bed, with complimentary WiFi access. Spacious suites have pullout sofa-sleepers in the parlor to make great family rooms. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers for ease of movement.
  Facility amenities: Complimentary 24-hour Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport shuttle 24-hour Business Center and complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel Cooked-to-order breakfast at The Great American Grill®, open 6am – 10pm Fitness center and outdoor swimming pool
  Smoking allowed: Yes
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: 169.00 + Tax Request AAA or AARP Rate Let front desk know program number and week enrolled.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM
  Additional nights after: 169.00 + Tax Request AAA or AARP Rate Let front desk know program number and week enrolled.
  Check out time: 12:00 PM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Road Scholar Registration in the Main lobby at 4:30pm. Dinner begins at 6:00pm followed by orientation. Hotel check-in anytime after 3:00pm. You will be staying at Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North that night.
  End of Program:
After Wrap-Up (by 11:00am). You will be staying at Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
  Parking availability:
Free parking at hotel.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Phoenix
  Nearest city or town:  Phoenix
  Nearest highway: I-17 and I-10
  Nearest airport:  Phoenix
  From End of Program
  Location: Phoenix
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Hotel Shuttle
Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North Shuttle
phone: 602-306-2323
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$0.00
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

12 Minutes 
 

Distance:

 

5.0 Miles
   

Call for Hilton Garden Phoenix North FREE Shuttle (602) 306-2323 Free shuttle from and to the Airport
 
Driving Directions
  Anywhere www.google.com/maps
  California to Hilton Garden Airport North Entering Arizona head east on I-10 E, 152 mi. Take exit 147A to merge onto AZ-202 Loop E, 2.6 mi. Take exit 2 for 40th St toward 44th St, 0.3 mi. Turn right onto N 40th St, 0.5 mi. Take the 3rd right onto E Van Buren St.
  From the Airport to Hilton Garden Airport North Take East Airport exit to 44th Street north to Van Buren. Left on Van Buren to hotel.
  Sedona to Hilton Garden Airport North Head south on Arizona 89A S toward Forest Rd, 0.3 mi. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto AZ-179 S, 0.4. Pass through nine traffic circles, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S. Turn right to merge onto I-17 S toward Phoenix, 97.6 mi. Take exit 200A for I-10 W/Interstate 10 E toward Los Angeles/Tucson, 0.2 mi. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-10 E/Tucson and merge onto I-10 E, 3.9 mi. Take exit 147A to merge onto AZ-202 Loop E, 2.6 mi. Take exit 2 for 40th St toward 44th St, 0.3 mi. Turn right onto N 40th St, 0.5 mi. Take the 3rd right onto E Van Buren St.
  Tuscon to Hilton Garden Airport North Head west on E Broadway Blvd toward S Country Club Rd, 2.3 miles. Continue straight onto S Toole Ave, 0.5 mi. Continue onto W Franklin St, 0.1 mi. Continue onto N Church Ave, 0.1 mi. Continue onto W 6th St, 0.2 mi. Continue onto W St Marys Rd, 0.3 mi. Turn right onto N Freeway St, 0.5 mi. Take the ramp on the left onto I-10 W, 96.1 mi. Continue onto Interstate 10 W, 0.5 mi. Continue onto I-10 W, 7.1 mi. Take exit 153A to merge onto AZ-143 N toward Sky Harbor, 2.7 mi. Take the Washington St exit, 0.3 mi. Slight right at E Washington St (signs for Washington Street), 92 ft. Take the 1st left onto E Washington St, 0.3 mi. Take the 2nd right onto N 44th St, 0.2 mi. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto E Van Buren St.
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: Check-In and Program Registration/Orientation
(Tuesday, March 5)
   
 Afternoon: Please arrive at the hotel to register at 5:00 pm. Check into your room at the front desk and then register with Road Scholar staff in the Main lobby. You will then have until 6:00 PM to settle into your room.
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated may be at the hotel or a local restaurant. Please arrive at the time indicated on your itinerary.
 Evening: After dinner we will have orientation. This will provide you with information about the hotel, program itinerary, instructors, venues and on site staff. This is also a good opportunity to ask questions!
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Sinatra, Papago Park, and Spring Training Baseball Game
(Wednesday, March 6)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary; just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: History of USA's most famous POW Camp
 Lunch: Enjoy a cookout lunch and class at Papago Park, a former POW camp.
 Afternoon: Explore the ruin of an 800 year-old platform mound possibly used by the Hohokam for ceremonies or as an administrative center. An excavated ballcourt and two full-scale reproductions of prehistoric Hohokam homes can be viewed along the ruin trail. The site also includes some of the last remaining intact Hohokam irrigation canals. The museum offers expert-led talks of the platform mound and museum exhibits, as well as other places of archaeological interest in the Salt River Valley and the state.
 Afternoon: Tour the state capital inside and out!
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated. They may be at the hotel or out at a local restaurant. Please arrive at the time indicated on your itinerary.
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Film Class
(Thursday, March 7)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary; just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: WWII and Impact on American Lives and Sports. Depart for ballgame at 11:15AM
 Afternoon: Enjoy a Major League Spring Training Cactus Leauge Game! Seattle Mariners @ Oakland A's Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Enjoy lunch on your own at the ballgame.
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated may be at the hotel or a local restaurant.
 Evening: Learn about Native Americans and their culture.
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: 40's Tunes/ the Commemorative Air Force Museum
(Friday, March 8)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary; just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Dissect classic fims, such as 'It's a Wonderful Life,' with a noted critic and film historian.
 Lunch: Meals unless otherwise indicated. They may be at the hotel or out at a local restaurant. Please arrive at the time indicated on your itinerary.
 Afternoon: Here first hand from an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated may be at the hotel or a local restaurant.
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: WWII Impact on Sports / Attend WWII Big Band Dance
(Saturday, March 9)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary; just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Class - Frank Sinatra.
 Lunch: Lunch will either be a delicious meal at the hotel or a savory dish at a favorite local restaurant.
 Afternoon: Dance! Participants can dress up in 1940's USA attire for Big Band Dance but is optional. Dancing not required - enjoy dinner, music and watching! The Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum offers warbird rides in certain WWII planes for an additional fee.
 Dinner: Dinner on your own at the Big Band Dance
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Wrap-up and Check-out
(Sunday, March 10)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary; just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Class and Wrap Up
   
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.

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