The Hilton-Parma Senior Center trip planned for Wednesday, August 14, will take participants to the Greater Rochester International Airport and a cruise on the Erie Canal.
The day begins with a tour of the airfield by bus, learning about the fuel farm, tunnel, lighting, numbers on an aircraft and the airport’s own fire department. Afterwards, the trip moves to Fairport to float on the Eire Canal. The Colonial Belle’s narrated tour will familiarize one with the rich history and many traditional landmarks along the scenic canal, traveling west between Fairport and Pittsford. The cruise includes lock passage at Canal Park in Pittsford and a box lunch will be served.
The school bus will depart the Senior Center at 8:45 a.m. and return at approximately 5:45 p.m. This is a Level 1 tour; on a 1-3 scale, 3 being a lot of walking. The fee is $50 for Parma residents; $65 for non-Parma residents.
Register online at www.hprecreation.org and create a new account with the new Recreation software. Deadline for reservations is Friday, August 9. Call 392-9030 for further information.
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