Tucson is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty! Whether your guests are outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, or foodies, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant desert oasis. The Let’s Travel Club invites you to hear what three different Tucson tour guides suggest for your out-of-town guests. Elysa Crum is the owner and…
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July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Let’s Travel Club: Travel Tips and Idea Sharing
Joyce Shumate Did you know that many of our Let’s Travel Club members have not only traveled locally but also worldwide? We also have “armchair” travelers—visiting faraway places without leaving home. Whichever category you may fit into, perhaps you have suggestions on how to save money when traveling, places to visit and places not to…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Let’s Travel Club at the Movies!
Linn Myrick April 20 found members of the Let’s Travel Club at the movies! Meeting at the Mercado, members rode the streetcar to dinner at The Monica. The Monica is a tribute to Monica Flin, the founder of Tucson’s oldest restaurant family. Afterwards, it was a short walk to the historic Fox Theatre to enjoy…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Let’s Travel Club: Adventure to Incredible India and Celebrate Holi
Joyce Shumate Meet Lindsey Egan, CEO of Women Who Explore, and Mr. Shabbir (Janu) Khan, CEO of Janu Private Tours Company, on Friday, May 24, at 2 p.m. They will share information about the incredible adventure planned for the Let’s Travel Club to visit India and celebrate the Holi Festival on March 7-16, 2025. Women…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Let’s Travel Club Members Tour Pima Air & Space Museum
Joyce Shumate On Oct. 12, members of the Let’s Travel Club had the opportunity to take a memorable tour of the Pima Air & Space Museum, led by QC resident Alan Chaulk, a docent at the museum. A second group toured the museum on Oct. 19, also led by Alan. Colonel Richard Bushong, a World…
Clubs & Classes, October 2023
Ancient Adriatic Treasures—Let’s Travel Club
Joyce Shumate Come to the Let’s Travel Club meeting on Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. to hear from Jerry Gardner about his adventure from Venice to Istanbul. Jerry is a Quail Creek resident and thoroughly planned this trip for himself and his partner Troy. Learn how he planned this memorable trip, what their itinerary was,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2023
Tucson Presidio Museum—Let’s Travel Club
Joyce Shumate On July 21 the Let’s Travel Club presenter will be Mauro Trejo, a 7th-generation Tucsonan descending from Elias and Gallegos Trejo. Mauro is passionate about local history and has poured over the Tucson “classics.” Before becoming a Presidio Trust Board Member, he volunteered as a docent and Turquoise Trail tour guide. He is…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Borderlandia—Breaking the Myths of the Borderlands
Joyce Shumate The Let’s Travel Club’s May 19 speaker is Alex La Pierre. His earliest memory is visiting Tijuana with his family, leaving him enchanted by the people and heritage of Mexico. His professional background includes the nonprofit sector and government, working in historic preservation and interpretation for the National Park Service in New Mexico…
Clubs & Classes, April 2023
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum—Let’s Travel Club
Joyce Shumate The Let’s Travel Club’s next presentation will be on Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m. in the Kino Center’s Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms. This month, the presentation will be by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Public Programs Coordinator Sonya Norman who will present an overview of the museum and highlight the adult classes and trips…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
Chiricahua National Monument—’Wonderland of Rocks’
Joyce Shumate The Let’s Travel Club’s monthly presentation will be about Chiricahua National Monument. Please join us on Friday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Kino Center, Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms. A “Wonderland of Rocks” is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. The eight-mile paved scenic drive and 17 miles of…