Upcoming Special Events
The listed events may be re-scheduled due to the COVID-19 situation.
Each year, the Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club sponsors many special events that take place locally, in the Northwest, and around the world. We place newly-identified trips on the Weekly Update a couple of times and then transfer the information here. We keep that information posted here until the event happens.
2022 Events
RV Trips
All trips are being planned to comply with area COVID-19 rules and the limitations in place at the selected camping facility. Group planned activities will use our guidelines for outdoor activities.
As you are making reservations, please contact the trip leader so they know who is planning to attend and can coordinate with the RV Park if there are any questions by the RV park.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group! Although, we stay in state and city parks and RV resorts/campgrounds, most events are in places where members without RV's can stay in cabins, hotels/motels or B&B's. We have several couples and individuals who take advantage of the fun by staying close by the park in other accommodations. If you like walking, hiking, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and group tours of interesting places in the area, come join us.
All trips are being planned to comply with area COVID-19 rules and the limitations in place at the selected camping facility. Group planned activities will use our guidelines for outdoor activities.
As you are making reservations, please contact the trip leader so they know who is planning to attend and can coordinate with the RV Park if there are any questions by the RV park.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group! Although, we stay in state and city parks and RV resorts/campgrounds, most events are in places where members without RV's can stay in cabins, hotels/motels or B&B's. We have several couples and individuals who take advantage of the fun by staying close by the park in other accommodations. If you like walking, hiking, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and group tours of interesting places in the area, come join us.
Boardman, Oregon May 16-19, 2022
Contact Carol Kerkow rbkerkow@msn.com for more details.
Contact Carol Kerkow rbkerkow@msn.com for more details.
June 6-10, Elk Meadows RV Park, WA
We will have walks/hikes possibly at Sahalie Falls, Ice caves (close by), possible trip to Ape Caves (52 miles), frisbee golf course, dinner out in Trout Lake (small town but very close) on Wednesday or Thursday. Nearest golf is Beacon Rock 32 miles 866-816-1222, Carson Mineral Hot Springs Golf 22 miles 509-427-5150 (please let Fred know if you schedule a golf outing).
Hosted by Fred and Polly Parton. Contact fred.parton@gmail.com for more details.
We will have walks/hikes possibly at Sahalie Falls, Ice caves (close by), possible trip to Ape Caves (52 miles), frisbee golf course, dinner out in Trout Lake (small town but very close) on Wednesday or Thursday. Nearest golf is Beacon Rock 32 miles 866-816-1222, Carson Mineral Hot Springs Golf 22 miles 509-427-5150 (please let Fred know if you schedule a golf outing).
Hosted by Fred and Polly Parton. Contact fred.parton@gmail.com for more details.
July 18-22, Peach Beach RV Park, near Goldendale, WA
Peach Beach is a private RV Park located on the Columbia River. Activities include boating, swimming, biking and local wine tasting. The park is located within walking distance (1 mile) to Maryhill State Park. You can hike to see the petroglyphs at Horsethief State Park, tour the Maryhill Museum and visit our own Stonehenge. You can also golf at the Goldendale Golf Course and go wine tasting at the Maryhill Winery.
Hosted by Bill and Mary Kay Edwards Contact edwardsend@gmail.com for more details.
Peach Beach is a private RV Park located on the Columbia River. Activities include boating, swimming, biking and local wine tasting. The park is located within walking distance (1 mile) to Maryhill State Park. You can hike to see the petroglyphs at Horsethief State Park, tour the Maryhill Museum and visit our own Stonehenge. You can also golf at the Goldendale Golf Course and go wine tasting at the Maryhill Winery.
Hosted by Bill and Mary Kay Edwards Contact edwardsend@gmail.com for more details.
August 15-19, Wenatchee Confluence State Park, Wenatchee, WA
Hosted by Allen and Elsie Palmquist. Contact palmquist1988@gmail.com for more details.
Hosted by Allen and Elsie Palmquist. Contact palmquist1988@gmail.com for more details.
September 12-16, Ambassador RV Resort, Caldwell, ID
Local activities include hiking in Bogus Basin and bike riding on a paved trail in the Boise Green Belt. Caldwell has three golf courses, and in the Boise area, there are three museums; the War Hawk Air Museum, Boise Art Museum, and the Idaho State Museum. We hope to make a group visit to the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area. We will plan a dinner out as a group to a restaurant in the Meridian Village shopping center.
The Ambassador RV Resort (Good Sam) will be taking reservations for the 12 held RV sites in January of 2022 through March. Contact the resort at 208-454-8584. Say you are with FFOFC. They will take payment on your credit card, and give you a site number after March. This resort is a G7 RV Resort, www.g7rvresorts.com. All sites are 33’ X 80’ Pull-Thru, with full hookup. Amenities include a heated saltwater pool, a clubhouse, and dog area. Cancellations must be 48 hours in advance (w/$10 fee). Additional sites may be available at a later date, but may not be near the group area.
Hosted by Ray and Susan Williams. Contact maxwilliams@aol.com for more details.
Local activities include hiking in Bogus Basin and bike riding on a paved trail in the Boise Green Belt. Caldwell has three golf courses, and in the Boise area, there are three museums; the War Hawk Air Museum, Boise Art Museum, and the Idaho State Museum. We hope to make a group visit to the Snake River Birds of Prey Natural Area. We will plan a dinner out as a group to a restaurant in the Meridian Village shopping center.
The Ambassador RV Resort (Good Sam) will be taking reservations for the 12 held RV sites in January of 2022 through March. Contact the resort at 208-454-8584. Say you are with FFOFC. They will take payment on your credit card, and give you a site number after March. This resort is a G7 RV Resort, www.g7rvresorts.com. All sites are 33’ X 80’ Pull-Thru, with full hookup. Amenities include a heated saltwater pool, a clubhouse, and dog area. Cancellations must be 48 hours in advance (w/$10 fee). Additional sites may be available at a later date, but may not be near the group area.
Hosted by Ray and Susan Williams. Contact maxwilliams@aol.com for more details.
Snow Sports
Time to Think About a Winter Trip -- Yellowstone Nat’l Park
UPDATE: As of 10/28 the Old Faithful Snow Lodge has one deluxe suite available from 2/28-3/4. There could be cancellations before February if you check back with Xanterra.
The amazing landscape, snow trails, and animals are waiting for us in Wyoming this coming winter. What a wonderful winter adventure for a group of friends. Dates for this trip are February 28 arrive in the park; March 4 depart the park. Those interested in joining the event are to arrange their own arrival and departure transportation via a snow-coach, from Mammoth to Old Faithful, by calling 307-344-7311. Travelers are advised to reserve a room for the night of February 27 in or near Gardiner, MT. No personal vehicles are permitted. Additionally, individual accommodations must be arranged through Xanterra (the company that manages facilities for this national park). Online reservations are recommended - yellowstonenationalparklodges.com. Reserve rooms in either the Snow Lodge or one of the cabins near the Lodge. These accommodations are located near the Old Faithful geyser. Meals, other costs, and any tips are on your own. Once you make your room reservations, please let Jane Giardino (janieter71@gmail.com) or Melinda d’Ouville (mdo2057@gmail.com) know you plan to join the group.
UPDATE: As of 10/28 the Old Faithful Snow Lodge has one deluxe suite available from 2/28-3/4. There could be cancellations before February if you check back with Xanterra.
The amazing landscape, snow trails, and animals are waiting for us in Wyoming this coming winter. What a wonderful winter adventure for a group of friends. Dates for this trip are February 28 arrive in the park; March 4 depart the park. Those interested in joining the event are to arrange their own arrival and departure transportation via a snow-coach, from Mammoth to Old Faithful, by calling 307-344-7311. Travelers are advised to reserve a room for the night of February 27 in or near Gardiner, MT. No personal vehicles are permitted. Additionally, individual accommodations must be arranged through Xanterra (the company that manages facilities for this national park). Online reservations are recommended - yellowstonenationalparklodges.com. Reserve rooms in either the Snow Lodge or one of the cabins near the Lodge. These accommodations are located near the Old Faithful geyser. Meals, other costs, and any tips are on your own. Once you make your room reservations, please let Jane Giardino (janieter71@gmail.com) or Melinda d’Ouville (mdo2057@gmail.com) know you plan to join the group.