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Destinations

By TIMES WIRES
Published January 22, 2007

Wednesday: 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.

Saturday: The Germania Florida club plans a seven-night cruise to the Western Caribbean abroad 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; includes: 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.

March 6 (deadline Feb. 20): Citrus Singles is sponsoring a trip to Arabian Nights in Orlando. Price: $55, includes show, bus, dining (choice of five entrees), tip and tax. Call Sol at 795-1336.

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, 1500 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.

How to be listed: To be listed in the Destinations list, 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 not-for-profit groups. For information, call 860-7319.

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