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Destinations

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 5, 2007

Tuesday: Abbott Francis Sadlier Knights of Columbus Council 6168 is sponsoring its annual pilgrimage against abortion to Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine in Orlando. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 8:30 a.m. Bus will leave at 9, 2389 W Norvell Bryant Highway, Lecanto. Mass will be in the main alter, decorated with pionciana. The rosary garden is completed with bronze Stations of the Cross and a bust of Pope John Paul II. Lunch will be at Red Lobster. Tickets are $16. Call Larry Nestor at 746-7019.

Jan. 13: The Nature Coast Carving Club will host a bus trip to the Southwestern Florida Woodcarving Exposition at Fort Myers. The bus departs at 8 a.m. from Beall's parking lot, U.S. 41 N, Inverness, returning at 8 p.m. Cost is $25. Call Marilou Shook, 527-3260.

Jan. 24: The Beverly Hills Recreation Association will sponsor a Sterling gambling cruise, the bus departs from the hall at 6:30 a.m., 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Tickets $23 can be purchased at the office from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. A valid government-issued picture ID is required to board the ship. For information, call the office at 746-4882.

Jan. 27: The Germania Florida club plans a seven-night cruise to the Western Caribbean aboard the luxury liner Costa Magica out of Fort Lauderdale with stops in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios and Grand Turks. The price includes all port charges and taxes, bus transportation and private cocktail party. Call Lore, 726-4073, or Maria, 628-0922.

April 29 (deadline Jan. 29): The West Citrus Elks of Homosassa will sponsor a seven-day cruise to the Western Caribbean departing from Tampa on the Carnival Legend. You will visit Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico. Stateroom rates are inside 4A: $715, outside: $825, outside balcony: $955. Prices honored until Oct. 18 and include port fees and taxes, round-trip motor coach transportation to and from the ship, all tips for baggage handlers and bus drivers, an on board private cocktail party, $75 per stateroom onboard credit, one bottle white wine per stateroom and a Bon Voyage party. Deposit of $250 required (refundable before final payment, which is due Jan. 29). Passports are required for all air and sea travel to and from the Caribbean. For information, call Jim Sterin at 861-8574, or cell phone 445-9863.

Feb. 2-7: St. Scholastica Catholic Church will host a bus trip to Biloxi leaving the parking lot at 6:45 a.m. Cost of the trip is $189 based on double occupancy accommodations and includes hotel, round- trip bus transportation and perks. Call Dolly, 527-4449.

Feb. 5-10: The Stepping Out Ministry of First United Methodist Church of Inverness will host a cruise on Carnival's Celebration to Key West and Nassau in the Bahamas out of Jacksonville. The price is has tremendous upgrades and each stateroom will receive a $50 shipboard credit to use on board. Nonmembers welcome. For information, call Carole Fletcher, 860-1932.

Feb. 25: The Beverly Hills Fishing Club will host a four-day visit to the Beau Rivage Hotel in Biloxi, Miss. The cost is $179. Receive $70 in free play from the three casinos visited. Call Arnold Engling, 527-1276.

Feb. 28: The West Citrus Elks Lodge 2693 will sponsor a tour on the Sterling Casino cruise ship that features all types of gambling tables, 1,500 slots and Las Vegas style entertainment. A free, private all day buffet will be available for the people on this Elks tour. The bus will depart from the lodge parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and return about 7:30 p.m., 7890 W Grover Cleveland Blvd., Homosassa. Tickets ($22) can be purchased at the lodge office from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. No refunds after Feb. 21. A valid picture ID is required to board the ship. For information, call the lodge at 628-1221.

April 15 (deadline March 13): Crystal River Power Squadron will host a seven-day cruise to Bermuda sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Cruise includes all port charges, all government fees and taxes, round-trip deluxe motor coach transportation from Crystal River. Cocktail party at sea. Early booking discount and upgrades will be confirmed with $100 deposit. Prices from $899, based on double occupancy. For information, call Tom Davis at 527-2808.

March 24 (deadline March 16): The Beverly Hills Woman's Club will host a trip to Tampa Bay Downs for live horse racing. The cost is $40 and includes a luxury bus, reserved indoor clubhouse seats and a winner's circle buffet. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Beverly Hills and returning about 5:30 p.m. Call Rosella Hale at 746-2545.

April 22-May 9: First United Methodist Church will host a trip through the Panama Canal aboard Holland America's Volendam from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, flying back to Tampa. Ports of call include Colombia, Costa Rica and the Mexican Riviera. For information call the church, 628-4083, or trip coordinator Rev. Richard Evans, 563-5833.

May 7-12: Citrus United Basket will host a fundraising cruise aboard the Carnival Inspiration to the islands of Grand Cayman and Cozumel out of Tampa. Staterooms begin at $558 and include round trip motor coach to the pier. A $200 deposit is due at registration. For information, call Nola Gravius, 344-2242.

How to be listed: To be listed in Destinations, submit the information in writing to Bonnie Willette, 301 W Main St., Inverness, FL 34450; fax to 860-7320; or e-mail to willette@sptimes.com The column is for fundraising activities (no shopping trips, please) for registered nonprofit groups. For information, call 860-7319.

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