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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.