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The Chautauqua Experience in Fall and Spring

Program Number: 1713RJ
Start and End Dates:
9/22/2013 - 9/27/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Chautauqua, New York
Price starting at: $925.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Multi-Topic
Meals: 15; 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Gluten Free; Low Salt; Low Fat; Vegetarian    

Chautauqua is a unique institution thanks to the confluence of people and performers, viewpoints and cultures, art forms, theologies and theories. Road Scholar programs focus on a mix of timeless and contemporary topics throughout the week, such as Art, Music, Literature, Nature, History, Politics, Law, Religions. Come and see for yourself why the Chautauqua experience is so special.




Highlights

• Particular to our group, you’ll hear from five notable experts during morning classes (one each day).
• Afternoons feature options for guest speakers, themed walks such as gardens, history, and nature, as well as hands-on electives.
• Enjoy an array of artists and events each evening.



Activity Particulars

Minimal walking through hotel and to meals. Shuttle service to classes and entertainment.




Date Specific Information

9-22-2013

Lecture topics on this date include: America: 1863; More Assassinations, Attempted Assassinations and Their Significance; Poetic Perspectives on Aging; Making an Impact for Future Generations: A Look at our Legacy; Marshall Plan Propaganda Films.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.



Coordinated by the Chautauqua Institution.




Chautauqua

Founded in 1874, the internationally acclaimed Chautauqua Institution offers interactive education in the fine and performing arts, religion, the humanities, and recreation to more than 100,000 annual visitors.
Accommodations
Historic Victorian hotel overlooking scenic lake, swimming pool, fitness center, tennis, golf on property.

Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
George Deutsch
A historian whose specialty lies with the Civil War and the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, George Deutsch is the co-founder of several historical organizations including the Erie Maritime Museum. He has taught at Chautauqua since 2005, and is currently writing a book on the untold history of its last year in the Civil War. He has been honored by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and received the Local History Award in 2003 from the Erie County Historical Society.
 
Kaye Lindauer
For more than 30 years, Kaye Lindauer taught graduate and adult education courses in storytelling and literature at Syracuse University. Kaye continues to conduct weekend retreats for adults in storytelling and personal development, freelance storytelling, conference speaking, and instructing for adult education programs.
 
Meals and Lodgings
   Athenaeum Hotel
  Chautauqua, NY 5 nights
 Athenaeum Hotel
Type: Hotel
  Description: Historic Victorian hotel circa 1881, overlooking scenic Chautauqua Lake. 156 guest rooms, gourmet buffets for all meals.
  Contact info: 4 South Lake Drive
PO Box 33
Chautauqua, NY 14722 USA
phone: 716-357-4444
web: ciweb.org
  Room amenities: All rooms have heat/AC, TVs, irons/boards, hair dryers, and clock radios.
  Facility amenities: Both main building and annex of hotel have elevators. Computer hook-up and wireless available. Swimming pool, tennis, golf, fitness center all available on property, however, a short distance from hotel.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: call hotel for rates Based on availability. Please call the Athenaeum Hotel directly for rates and availability at 800/821-1881.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM
  Additional nights after: call hotel for rates Based on availability. Please call the Athenaeum Hotel directly for rates and availability at 800/821-1881.
  Check out time: 10:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Chautauqua Institution - begins with registration from 3-5 PM in hotel lobby. You will be staying at Athenaeum Hotel that night.
  End of Program:
Ends after lunch in the hotel dining room. You will be staying at Athenaeum Hotel the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Health forms.
  Parking availability:
Free parking in an adjacent lot. Shuttle service to and from lot provided.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Chautauqua, NY
  Nearest city or town:  Jamestown, NY
  Nearest highway: I-86 and I-90
  Nearest airport:  Jamestown, NY; Buffalo, NY; Erie, PA
  From End of Program
  Location: Chautauqua, NY
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Buffalo

 

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
private charter
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

37.50
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1 1/2 hours 
 

Distance:

 

80- miles
   

Pick up location and times: 1. 2:00 PM- Home Depot 2065 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 2 .2:30 PM-Buffalo Niagara Int'l Airport 3. 3:00 PM- Tops Market, 355 Orchard Pk Rd, West Seneca, NY Bus will depart on Sept 27 from Chautauqua Inst at 12:30 PM
 

Buffalo/Erie/Jmstn

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Buffalo Airport Shuttle
phone: 716-685-2550
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Not affiliated with Chautauqua Inst. Private company. Call for rates.
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1.5 hours 
 

Distance:

 

70 miles
   

all airports have service, at different rates as they are different distances./
 

Buffalo/Erie/Jmstn

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Fancee Limo
phone: 800-947-1537
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Not affiliated with Chautauqua Inst. Private company. Please call for rates.
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

1.5 hours 
 

Distance:

 

70 miles
   

all airports have service , are at different distances, and different rates
 
Driving Directions
  Albany and North Take I 90 west toward Erie and exit 60 at Westfield NY. Turn left onto Rte 394 and proceed 11 miles to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate entrance. Follow directional signs to the Athenaeum Hotel.
  Buffalo and East Take I 90 west to exit 60-Westfield, NY. Turn left onto Rte 394 and proceed 11 miles to Cahutauqua Institution Main Gate Entrance. Follow directional signs to Athenaeum Hotel.
  Cleveland, Erie and West Take I 90 east toward Buffalo to exit I 86- exit 37. Proceed 20 miles on I 86 to exit 7 - Rte 33. Exit and turn left heading East-proceed 4 miles to Rte 394. Turn right onto 394 and proceed 1/4 mile to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Entrance. Follow directional signs to Athenaeum Hotel.
  Pittsburgh and South Take I 79 North to I 90 East through Erie. Follow I 90 to Route I 86 -exit 37. Take I 86 to exit 7- 20 miles. Turn left onto Route 33 off of exit and proceed east to Rte 394. Turn right onto Rte 394 and go 1/4 mile to Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Entrance. Follow directional signs to Athenaeum Hotel.
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: Hotel Check-in, Program Registration, Welcome and Dinner
(Sunday, September 22)
   
 Afternoon: Program check-in and registration is from 3:00-5:00 pm. Pick up your packet including the updated schedule and other key information to help you navigate the program and premises comfortably. Then you're invited to a light hors d' oeuvres reception and wine bar to begin meeting your fellow participants and making new friends.
 Dinner: Dinner begins at 6:00 pm. You'll be able to make selections from a varied buffet including hot and cold dishes, soup, salads and desserts.
 Evening: Following dinner at about 7:00 pm, we'll have a brief session for the program staff to welcome you and begin introductions. The the large group will be divided into small groups for a thorough orientation of the day-to-day schedule. Your group leader will also meet with your group prior to class each morning.
   
Accommodations: Athenaeum Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Rotating Sessions: Meetings With Great Minds, Afternoon Electives, Evening Activities/Entertainment
(Monday, September 23)
   
 Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:30-8:30am.Selections will include eggs, pancakes or waffles, hot and cold cereals, breakfast meats, and a hot entree as well as coffee, tea, juices and milk ( plus a milk alternative).
 Morning: Morning Classes: Morning class sessions 9:00 am -12:00 noon with a mid-morning break. The "great minds" in this program refers to both the presenters and participants. We're delighted to offer you some of the most stimulating and intriguing speakers we can find and hope you will enliven sessions with your questions following each presentation. Shuttles to and from classes available. Each group will rotate through all presentations throughout the week. Confirmed Instructors for the weeks are as follows and participants will have 1 of these each morning of the week ( M-F): 1. George Deutsch- America 1863 2. Greg Ferro-More Assassinations, Attempted Assassinations and Their Significance ( this is a different group of assassins than Sept 2012 program) 3. Kaye Lindauer-Poetic Perspectives on Aging 4. Susan Larson- Making an Impact for Future Generations: A Look at our Legacy 5. Sandra Schulberg- Marshall Plan Propaganda Films.
 Lunch: Buffet lunch is served in the hotel dining room from 12:15 -1:30 pm. Choose from salads, soup, cold cuts for sandwiches, hot entrees, desserts, and soft drinks and other beverages.
 Afternoon: Afternoon Electives: Afternoon electives are offered from 2:00-3:30 daily. Take part in activites and presentations of your choosing. Typical EXAMPLES: Nature , garden and historic tours, wine tasting, a film screening, David Zinman- David Kozak , political analyst. You may also take this time as free time to play golf or tennis. Electives and personnel subject to change
 Dinner: Buffet dinner is served in the hotel dining room at 6:00 pm. Typical selections include a choice of hot entrees as well as soup, salads, pasta or rice, and of course, desserts and a range of beverages.
 Evening: Evening Activites/ Entertainment: There is evening entertainment beginning each night at 7:30 pm.Examples of evening entertainment are: Jazz Combo, Youth Choral Group, Blue Grass, Classical Duet, Activities/entertainment & personnel subject to change
   
Accommodations: Athenaeum Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Rotating Sessions: Meetings With Great Minds, Afternoon Electives, Evening Activities/Entertainment
(Tuesday, September 24)
   
 Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:30-8:30am.Selections will include eggs, pancakes or waffles, hot and cold cereals, breakfast meats, and a hot entree as well as coffee, tea, juices and milk ( plus a milk alternative).
 Morning: Morning Classes: Morning class sessions 9:00 am -12:00 noon with a mid-morning break. The "great minds" in this program refres to both the presenters and participants. We're delighted to offer you some of the most stimulating and intriguing speakers we can find and hope you will enliven sessions with your questions following each presentation. Shuttles to and from classes available. This weeks confirmed presenters listed on day 2 : Each group will rotate through all presentations throughout the week.
 Lunch: Buffet lunch is served in the hotel dining room from 12:15 -1:30 pm. Choose from salads, soup, cold cuts for sandwiches, hot entrees, desserts, and soft drinks and other beverages
 Afternoon: Afternoon Electives: Afternoon electives are offered from 2:00-3:30 daily. Take part in activites and presnetations of your choosing. typical EXAMPLES : Nature , garden and historic tours, wine tasting, a film screening, David Zinman- The Day that Huey Long was Shot , David Kozak - A Political Analysis of the Obama Presidency So Far. You may also take this time as free time to play golf or tennis. Electives and personnel subject to change
 Dinner: Buffet dinner is served in the hotel dining room at 6:00 pm. Typical selections include a choice of hot entrees as well as soup, salads, pasta or rice, and of course, desserts and a range of beverages
 Evening: Evening Activites/ Entertainment: There is evening entertainment beginning each night at 7:30 pm. Tentative EXAMPLES: Hillman Opera- Students of SUNY Fredonia school of voice Participant Spelling Bee Junior Guilders of Lucille Ball Little Theater- A local group of talented young singers. Satin Doll Jazz Combo Additions will be made. Activities/entertainment & personnel subject to change
   
Accommodations: Athenaeum Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Rotating Sessions: Meetings With Great Minds, Afternoon Electives, Evening Activities/Entertainment
(Wednesday, September 25)
   
 Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:30-8:30am.Selections will include eggs, pancakes or waffles, hot and cold cereals, breakfast meats, and a hot entree as well as coffee, tea, juices and milk ( plus a milk alternative).
 Morning: Morning Classes: Morning class sessions 9:00 am -12:00 noon with a mid-morning break. The "great minds" in this program refres to both the presenters and participants. We're delighted to offer you some of the most stimulating and intriguing speakers we can find and hope you will enliven sessions with your questions following each presnetation. Shuttles to and from classes available. Each group will rotate through all presentations that are listed on day 2 throughout the week.
 Lunch: Buffet lunch is served in the hotel dining room from 12:15 -1:30 pm. Choose from salads, soup, cold cuts for sandwiches, hot entrees, desserts, and soft drinks and other beverages.
 Afternoon: Afternoon Electives: Afternoon electives are offered from 2:00-3:30 daily. Take part in activites and presnetations of your choosing. typical EXAMPLES: Nature , garden and historic tours, wine tasting, a film screening, David Zinman- The Day that Huey Long was Shot , David Kozak - A Political Analysis of the Obama Presidency So Far. You may also take this time as free time to play golf or tennis. Electives and personnel subject to change
 Dinner: Buffet dinner is served in the hotel dining room at 6:00 pm. Typical selections include a choice of hot entrees as well as soup, salads, pasta or rice, and of course, desserts and a range of beverages.
 Evening: Evening Activites/ Entertainment: There is evening entertainment beginning each night at 7:30 pm. Tentative to date, but will have confirmed by Feb 1: Jazz Combo-Satin Doll. Activities/entertainment & personnel subject to change
   
Accommodations: Athenaeum Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Rotating Sessions: Meetings With Great Minds, Afternoon Electives, Evening Activities/Entertainment
(Thursday, September 26)
   
 Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:30-8:30am.Selections will include eggs, pancakes or waffles, hot and cold cereals, breakfast meats, and a hot entree as well as coffee, tea, juices and milk ( plus a milk alternative).
 Morning: Morning Classes: Morning class sessions 9:00 am -12:00 noon with a mid-morning break. The "great minds" in this program refres to both the presenters and participants. We're delighted to offer you some of the most stimulating and intriguing speakers we can find and hope you will enliven sessions with your questions following each presnetation. Shuttles to and from classes available. Each group will rotate through all presentations that are listed on day 2 throughout the week.
 Lunch: Buffet lunch is served in the hotel dining room from 12:15 -1:30 pm. Choose from salads, soup, cold cuts for sandwiches, hot entrees, desserts, and soft drinks and other beverages.
 Afternoon: Afternoon Electives: Afternoon electives are offered from 2:00-3:30 daily. Take part in activites and presentations of your choosing. typical EXAMPLES: Nature , garden and historic tours, wine tasting, a film screening, David Zinman- The Day that Huey Long was Shot , David Kozak - A Political Analysis of the Obama Presidency So Far. You may also take this time as free time to play golf or tennis. Electives and personnel subject to change
 Dinner: Buffet dinner is served in the hotel dining room at 6:00 pm. Typical selections include a choice of hot entrees as well as soup, salads, pasta or rice, and of course, desserts and a range of beverages.
 Evening: Evening Activites/ Entertainment: There is evening entertainment beginning each night at 7:30 pm. EXAMPLES: Hillman Opera- Students of SUNY Fredonia school of voice Participant Spelling Bee Junior Guilders of Lucille Ball Little Theater- A local group of talented young singers. Satin Doll Jazz Combo Additions will be made. Activities/entertainment & personnel subject to change
   
Accommodations: Athenaeum Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Wrap-up, Program Concludes
(Friday, September 27)
   
 Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel dining room from 7:30-8:30am.Selections will include eggs, pancakes or waffles, hot and cold cereals, breakfast meats, and a hot entree as well as coffee, tea, juices and milk ( plus a milk alternative).
 Morning: Morning Classes: Morning class sessions 9:00 am -12:00 noon with a mid-morning break. The "great minds" in this program refres to both the presenters and participants. We're delighted to offer you some of the most stimulating and intriguing speakers we can find and hope you will enloven sessions with your questions following each presnetation. Shuttles to and from classes available. Each group will rotate through all presentations that are listed on day 2 throughout the week. Info subject to change
 Lunch: Light buffet lunch is served in the hotel dining room from 12:15 -1:30 pm. (or box lunches available if needed to depart early)
 Afternoon: The program concludes following lunch with departures. Room check outs may possibly need to be earlier in morning prior to class but you will be informed after arrival if this is the case. We hope you have enjoyed this taste of The Chautauqua Experience and will join us again for other fascinating programs in the future. Best wishes for all of your journeys!
   
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Free Time Opportunities
  
  Chautauqua, NY Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau
Phone: 800-242-4569 Golf, tennis, nature walks, swimming, shopping all available. For additional information, visit www.tourchautauqua.com
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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