The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Retirement Association is hosting a travel fair for people who want to do more than just see the sights.
“Travel with a Purpose: A Fair for the 50+ Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Communityâ€� will be held Friday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall. It will feature vendors who offer something different in the way of travel experiences – education, cultural enrichment, or volunteer opportunities.
Confirmed vendors include:
- AAA Travel/University District
- Alki Tours
- Bike & Barge Holland Tours
- Caravan-Serai
- Cetc Travel Services
- Habitat for Humanity
- Heifer Project
- Mills Travel Consulting (“Mama Africaâ€�)
- Peace Corps
- Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel)
- Semester at Sea
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµAA Travel
The fair will also feature a series of informal roundtable presentations. The roundtables will begin at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Subjects will include:
- Travel and Health
- Traveling with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alumni Association
- Choosing the Right Travel Service Project for You
- Choosing and Working Well with a Tour Company
- Travel with Security in a Changing World
Although the focus is on travel for adults over 50 years old, all Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ community members—employees, retirees, alumni, family and friends—are invited to attend. The Travel Fair is free; is requested.