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U.S. Policy, Puccini Heroines and Three Bogeymen of English Literature and Theatre

Program Number: 21051RJ
Start and End Dates:
9/29/2013 - 10/4/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Warwick, New York
Price starting at: $665.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Multi-Topic; Opera; Literature; Political Science Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners    
Meal Options: Gluten Free; Low Salt; Low Fat; Vegetarian    

This program includes a field trip to attend an opera in New York City. Performance TBD.




Date Specific Information

9-29-2013

Learn about U.S. policies in a global world from a professor of International Relations. Experience an expert-led tour of the United Nations in NYC. Lectures on two of Puccini`s heroines will be enhanced by a backstage tour at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in NYC and by an evening opera performance.
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.



Coordinated by The Warwick Center.



U.S. Policy in a Global World

How should the United States meet the challenges of today's and tomorrow's world? Track post-Cold War shifts in world power as we highlight U.S. foreign policy over the last 25 years. Then consider current international issues and U.S. responses.



Girl of the Golden West Meets Princess of the East

Two Puccini heroines, Minnie and Turandot, get their man and actually live to sing about it—an operatic rarity! Take musical journeys to Gold Rush California in “The Girl of the Golden West" and legendary China in Puccini’s final opera, "Turandot.”



Three Bogeymen of English Literature and Theatre

Take a perceptive look at three of the most memorably notorious villains of English fiction: Shakespeare's Shylock, Marlowe's Barabas, and Dickens' Fagin. Learn how they figures reflect the historical eras of their works and their authors’ mindsets.




Warwick

Warwick lies in a beautiful area at the entrance to the historic Hudson Valley just 55 miles from New York City. With Victorian and rural charm, Warwick and nearby Greenwood Lake attract visitors from near and far.



Accommodations
Conference center on 500-acre hilltop estate with magnificent mountain views and walking trails. First and second-floor rooms, stairs only.

Road Scholar Instructors
These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.
Ann Kelleher

Dr. Ann Kelleher earned a bachelor’s in political science at Michigan’s Hope College, a master’s in political science at Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in international studies at the University of Denver. Dr. Kelleher was on faculty at Washington’s Pacific Lutheran University from 1980-2012, and currently is executive director of the Center for Global Engagement at Washington’s Gonzaga University.
 
Peter Osborne

Peter Osborne is a noted historian with vast knowledge of the history of New York State’s Minisink Valley. He coauthored a book, “The Battle at Minisink Ford,” which details the most lethal battle of the American Revolution in terms of deaths and participants. Peter is also an expert on three famous Roosevelts — Theodore, Eleanor and Franklin D.
 
Louise Minks

Louise Minks is a professional artist, writer and historian. She is an elected member of the National Association of Women Artists and the author of "The Hudson River School," America's first landscape painters. Louise was awarded a painting residency at the Wurlitzer Foundation in Taos, N.M., and is an artist-in-residence at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, as well as at Memorial Hall Museum in Deerfield, Mass. She owns a gallery and studio in Montague, Mass.
 
Meals and Lodgings
   The Warwick Center
  Warwick, NY 5 nights
 The Warwick Center
Type: Conference Center
  Description: The Warwick Center is located on 465 acres of pristine land overlooking the beautiful Warwick Valley. The Center offers 8 miles of beautiful hiking trails, beautiful views, a peaceful setting and access to many wonderful sites in and around the Hudson Valley.
  Contact info: P.O. Box 349, Hoyt Road
Warwick, NY 10990 USA
phone: 845-986-1164
web: www.warwickcenter.com
  Facility amenities: Outdoor swimming pool in operation from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 8 miles of beautiful hiking trails and scenic views.
  Smoking allowed: Yes
  Additional nights prior: $72/night Additional Nights are based on availability.
  Check in time: 5:00 PM
  Additional nights after: $72/night Additional Nights are based on availability.
  Check out time: 12:30 PM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Registration from 5:00 - 6:00 PM in the Main Lobby of the East House. You will be staying at The Warwick Center that night.
  End of Program:
Ends with 11:00 AM lunch in the East House Dining Hall. You will be staying at The Warwick Center the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
  Parking availability:
Free Parking available.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Warwick, NY
  Nearest highway: Highway Route 94
  Nearest airport:  Stewart International (Newburgh, NY) and Newark Airports.
  From End of Program
  Location: Warwick, NY
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Port Authority in New York City

 

From Bus Terminal

 
 

Service:

 

Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit Bus Line
phone: 973-275-5555

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$8.00 - $10.00 with Senior Citizen verification.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

3 - 4 hours 

   

To arrive in Warwick using public transportation is a 3 step process: 1. Go to Port Authority in NYC (8th Ave. between 40th & 41st Streets). 2. Take the New Jersey Transit Bus Line, Bus # 197 to Warwick, the Oakland Ave. Bus Stop. Use Senior Pass. Cost: $8.00 - $10.00 one way. Time: 2 hours. For bus schedule go to www.njtransit.com or call 8..772.2222. 3. Arrange for pick-up from the Bus Stop in Warwick to the Warwick Center. Cost: $5.00 one way. Time: 15 minutes.

 

Newark, NJ - Liberty International Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Hotel Shuttle
The Warwick Center Shuttle
phone: 845-986-1164
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$95.00 Per Person or Traveling Pair
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes depending on traffic. 

   

If you wish to reserve The Warwick Center shuttle simply complete the Travel Form found in the confirmation Packet and return to The Warwick Center. You will receive a call to assist you in arranging your transportation.

 

Newark, NJ - Liberty International Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Crown Vicky Limousine Service
phone: 800-233-9922
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Price is subject to change. Call the Service to obtain pricing.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes depending on traffic. 

   

Call Arlene at The Warwick Center for additional limousine services. Phone: 845.986.1164.

 

Newburgh, NY - Stewart Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Hotel Shuttle
The Warwick Center Shuttle
phone: 845-986-1164
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$60.00 per person or traveling pair.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

   

If you wish to reserve The Warwick Center shuttle, simply complete the Travel Form in the Confirmation Packet and return it to The Warwick Center. You will receive a call to confirm your arrangements.

 

Newburgh, NY - Stewart Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Crown Vicky Limousine Service
phone: 800-233-9922
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Price is subject to change. Call the Service to obtain cost.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. 

   

Call Arlene at 845.986.1164 at The Warwick Center to obtain additional limousine services.

 

Croton-on-Hudson, NY

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Hotel Shuttle
The Warwick Center Shuttle
phone: 845-986-1164
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$95.00 per person or traveling pair.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic. 

   

To reserve The Warwick Center shuttle simply complete the Travel Form in the Confirmation Packet and return to The Warwick Center. Pick-up arrangements will be confirmed by phone.

 

Croton-on-Hudson, NY

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Crown Vicky Limousine Service
phone: 800-233-9922
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Price is subject to change. Call the Service to obtain cost.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic. 

   

Call Arlene at 845.986.1164 at The Warwick Center to obtain additional limousine services.

 

Newark, NJ - Liberty International Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Public Transportation
Newark Airport Ground Transportation
phone: 800-247-7433

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Approximately $14.00 one way plus fare from Port Authority, NYC to Warwick on NJ Transit Bus Line.
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

3 - 4 hours at a minimum. 

   

To take public transportation from Newark involves a 3 step process: 1. Take Newark Airport Shuttle to Port Authority in NYC. Upon arrival at Newark Airport go to the Transportation Information Desk to arrange. Time to NYC: 1 hour minimum. 2. Take the New Jersey Transit Line Bus # 197 to the village of Warwick getting off at the Oakland Ave. Bus Stop. Cost: $8.00 - $10.00 one way using Senior Citizen card. Time to The Warwick Center from NYC: 2 hours. 3. Shuttle to The Center.

 
Driving Directions
  FROM CONNECTICUT Take Rt 84 West to Exit 4E, taking Route 17 East to Route 17A Florida/Goshen Exit 124. Take Route 17A until it merges with Rt 94 at the first traffic light in Florida. Drive THROUGH the Villages of Florida and Warwick. Stay on Rt 94 South until Pennings Lane. Turn Left onto Pennings Lane. Follow the signs to The Warwick Center.
  FROM NEW YORK THRUWAY/NORTH OR SOUTH Exit at Harriman - Exit 16. Take Rt 17 West to Exit 126 - Chester exit. Look for Route 94 South (or West). Take Rt 94 South toward Florida/Warwick. Continue on Rt 94 through the Villages of Florida and Warwick. Go approximately 2 1/2 miles beyond the Village of Warwick passing Shop Rite, Pennings Orchards and Warwick Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership, all on your left. Turn left at the next intersection onto Pennings Lane. Follow signs to the Warwick Center.
  FROM SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Take 287 North to Exit 52B for Rt. 23 North. Take Rt. 23 North to 515 North. Take 515 North to Vernon where 515 North becomes Rt 94 North. Take Rt 94 North to Pennings Lane. Turn right onto Pennings Lane. Follow signs to The Warwick Center.
  FROM WASHINGTON, D.C./PHILADELPHIA AREA Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Garden State Parkway North to Route 17 North. Approximately 2 1/2 miles past Tuxedo Park you will come to a traffic light. Exit left at the traffic light - Junction 17A. At the stop sign at the top of the hill, make a left hand turn onto Rt 17A (Sterling Forest). Rt 17A will take you directly to Warwick. At the "T" intersection in Warwick, turn LEFT onto Route 94 West. Go approximately 2 1/2 miles passing Shop Rite, Pennings Orchards and Warwick Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dealership, all on the left. Turn left at the next intersection onto Pennings Lane. Follow the signs to The Warwick Center.
  NYC/GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE From the GW Bridge, take Interstate 80 West to Exit 53 for Rt 23 North. Take Rt 23 North to 515 North. Take 515 North to Vernon where 515 North becomes Rt 94 North. Take Rt 94 North to Pennings Lane. Turn right onto Pennings Lane. Then follow signs to The Warwick Center.
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:
(Sunday, September 29)
   
 Afternoon: 5 PM Registration, Followed by 6 PM wine and cheese reception.
 Dinner: Dinner served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Evening: (All itinerary details subject to change.) Introductions & Orientation, following dinner
   
Accommodations: The Warwick Center
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Enjoy an optional trip into the historic Village of Warwick or a wine tasting at the Demarest Hill Winery in Warwick.
(Monday, September 30)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Morning: Lecture on Three Bogeymen of English Literature and Theatre. Break. Lecture on U.S. Policy in a Global World.
 Lunch: Lunch served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Afternoon: Lecture onTwo Puccini heroines, Minnie and Turandot. Free Time with option to visit and shop in the historic Village of Warwick or Wine Tasting at Demarest Hill Winery in Warwick, NY. Hiking trails also available.
 Dinner: Dinner served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Evening: Continuing lecture on the two Puccini heroines. Evening Snack.
   
Accommodations: The Warwick Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Wine Tasting at Demarest Hill Winery and browsing and shopping in the historic Village of Warwick.
(Tuesday, October 1)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Morning: Lecture on Three Bogeymen of English Literature and Theatre. Break. Lecture on U.S. Policy in a Global World.
 Lunch: Lunch served style buffet style in the East House dining room.
 Afternoon: Lecture on two Puccini heroines. Break. Optional Wine Tasting at Demarest Hill Winery and browse and shop in the historic Village of Warwick.
 Dinner: Dinner served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Evening: Evening Entertainment. Evening Snack.
   
Accommodations: The Warwick Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Experience a docent-led visit to the United Nations, a backstage tour at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, and enjoy an opera performance at Lincoln Center.
(Wednesday, October 2)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Morning: Lecture on U.S. Policy in a Global World.
 Lunch: Buffet lunch in the East House Dining Hall.
 Afternoon: Board chartered bus for NYC. Enjoy a docent-led tour of the United Nations.
 Dinner: Dinner on your own near Lincoln Center.
 Evening: Backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center followed by an opera performance. Board chartered bus for The Warwick Center.
   
Accommodations: The Warwick Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Enjoy docent-led tours of Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill and FDR's Springwood in Hyde Park, NY.
(Thursday, October 3)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast served buffet style in the East House Dining Hall.
 Morning: Lecture on the Three Bogeymen of English Literature and Theatre. Break. Lecture: Reflections on the Metropolitan Opera performance.
 Lunch: Buffet lunch in the East House Dining Hall.
 Afternoon: Lecture: U.S. Policy in a Global World. Free Time.
 Dinner: Dinner will be served in the East House Dining Hall.
 Evening: Evening Entertainment. Evening Snack - Make Your Own Sundaes.
   
Accommodations: The Warwick Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:
(Friday, October 4)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast will be served in the East House Dining Hall.
 Morning: Final Lecture on the Three Bogeymen of English Literature and Theatre. Break.
 Lunch: Lunch will be served at 11:00 A.M. in the East House Dining Hall. Departure immediately following lunch.
   
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Free Time Opportunities
 
  Warwick, NY Borderland Farm
A 230 acre riding facility, indoor ring, lighted outdoor ring, miles of trails. Located at the NY/NJ line. Reservations required. For additional information, visit www.wolfsbane.com/borderland/
  Demarest Hill Winery
28 different wines created from select varietal grapes by a master vintner who learned winemaking in Italy. The wineries' specialties include Warwick Black Pearl and Peach Wine, both from the vineyards at this winery. For additional information, visit www.demaresthillwinery.com
  Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Drive a sulky to the finish line in the 3-D simulator. Riveting state-of-the-art and interactive exhibits. Call and judge a race. Theaters tell the fascinating history of America's first sport. Open daily from 10 - 6. For additional information, visit www.harnessmuseum.com
  Pride of the Hudson
Cruise through history and the majestic beauty of the Hudson River on a 2-hour narrated sightseeing cruise. For additional information, visit www.prideofthehudson.com
  Washington's Headquarters
Gen. Washington made this fieldstone farmhouse his Continental Army headquarters and spent more time here than anywhere else during the Revolutionary War. At this site, Washington created and awarded the original purple heart badge. In 1850 the property became our nation's first public historic site. Open Wed. - Sat., 10-5. Sun. 1-5.
  West Point Museum
Military uniforms, flags, weapons and military art of both American and European derivation. Museum galleries include History of the Academy and the Corps of Cadets, US Army History, and History of Warfare from Egyptian times to Desert Storm. For additional information, visit www.usma.edu/Museum/
  West Point Tours, Inc.
Enjoy a guided tour of the U.S. Military Academy. Walk the paths of generals and presidents tracing the footsteps of our country's great leaders. Enjoy spectacular views of the majestic Hudson River. Hear exciting tales and fascinating stories. Tour buses depart daily from the West Point Visitor Center. For additional information, visit www.westpointtours.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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