DAY TRIP - S.F. GIANTS VS. CINCINATTI REDS

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - $130.00 - 30 tickets available

SIGN UP NOW! First-come-First seated! Once you pay, you are committed to going and there is NO REFUND! 12:45PM game time against the CINCINNATI REDS! Great seats-located in lower box reserve-section 105 (shaded area). CALL or RUN down to the Goldenaires and reserve your seat. ONLY 30 TICKETS AVAILABLE!!! Head to the ballpark and cheer for our San Francisco Giants as they try to beat the REDS. Driver’s gratuity included. NO REFUNDS! (If you need to cancel and we have a waitlist, then you will receive 90% back). Marin Airporter Bus
**SPECIAL NOTES: No backpacks permitted. Other bags, smaller than 16x16x8, are allowed. Not allowed to bring in food/drinks to ballpark. Cash is not accepted at concession stands- Credit/debit/gift cards ONLY.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 9:45am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 10:15am

Return Approximately 6:300pm depending on end of game

Price Members $130 | Non-Members $140

Reservation/ Cancellation Date NO REFUND! Goldenaires had to place a hefty deposit

DAY TRIP - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - $78.00 - Only 40 orchestra seats available

Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s 􀋡rst North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” 1:00pm performance, 2 hrs. 30 min. including intermission. Marin Airporter Bus.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 11:00am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 11:30am

Return Approximately 4:300pm/5:00pm

Price Members $78 | Non-Members $88

Reservation/Cancellation Date June 3, 2026

DAY TRIP - PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - $120.00 - Only 56 orchestra seats available

In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveiled his latest masterpiece, Phantom of the Opera, an electrifying rock musical inspired by Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel. As Broadway's longest-running show, this iconic production continues to break records, with an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide. Experience the magic of Phantom as it enters a new era with a refreshed production set to enthrall audiences across America. The Paris Opera, 1881... Hidden in the tunnels deep below the Paris Opera resides a deformed musical genius who stalks the halls and terrorizes the company from the rafters. With his face half- covered by his famous white mask, his only happiness comes from tutoring the beautiful, orphaned chorus girl Christine Daae, with whom he has an enduring obsession. Unseen, he teaches the young ingenue to sing 'The Music of the Night.' As her 'Angel of Music', Christine blossoms and steps out of the chorus line onto center stage. When Christine becomes engaged to another man, the Phantom is driven wild with jealousy and will stop at nothing to have her for himself, even resorting to murder. Did You Know? To achieve the spooky atmosphere of the Phantom's underground lair, the crew use more than 500lbs of dry ice and 10 fog and smoke machines at every performance. Brrrrrr! 1:00pm performance, 2 hrs. 30 min. including intermission. Marin Airporter Bus.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 11:00am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 11:30am

Return Approximately 4:300pm/5:00pm

Price Members $120 | Non-Members $130

Reservation/Cancellation Date April 17, 2026

DAY TRIP - HELL’S KITCHEN AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - $120.00 - Only 40 orchestra seats available

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of 􀋡fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, you'll meet the musical mentor who changes her life, her dynamic family, and the neighborhood that helps her grow. Relatable, raw, and refreshingly fun, HELL’S KITCHEN is a celebration of 􀋡finding yourself, your purpose, and the people who lift you up. The music—a mix of Keys’ greatest hits and new songs written exclusively for the show—is brought to life through exhilarating choreography. 1:00pm performance, 2 hrs. 35 min. including intermission. Marin Airporter Bus.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 11:00am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 11:30am

Return Approximately 4:300pm/5:00pm

Price Members $120 | Non-Members $130

Reservation/Cancellation Date April 6, 2026

DAY TRIP - SPAMALOT @ THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - $85.00 - Only 40 orchestra seats available

THE SHOW THAT SET BROADWAY BACK 1,000 YEARS...RETURNS! TOURING ACROSS AMERICA THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three, including Best Musical. The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the Lady of the Lake. SPAMALOT features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon. Marin Airporter Bus.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 11:00am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 11:30am

Return Approximately 4:300pm/5:00pm

Price Members $85 | Non-Members $95

Reservation/Cancellation Date February 4, 2026

DAY TRIP - HARLEY’S FARM GOAT DAIRY & LUNCH

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - $145.00 - Limited to 32 lucky guests

Come and enjoy a fun day at a working goat farm in Pescadero-Harley’s Farm Goat Dairy. The day begins with a 90-minute tour and includes time in the pen with the very friendly herd, a visit to the milking parlor, and a walk around the property with your guide who can discuss what it means to manage a working farm. Kidding season begins mid-February and often goes until June. It is a particularly fun time to be at the farm! The tour involves soft, uneven ground and may not be easy for all, so plan for this to be a walking tour and wear good walking shoes. There are benches located around the farm where you can take a break. There is also a Farm Shop for your shopping pleasure with many choices between their award-winning cheeses, jams, jellies, oils and more created in their Farm Kitchen, along with their Bath & Body products line. We will depart the Farm at 12:30pm and head to Half Moon Bay for a HOSTED lunch at Miramar’s Restaurant. MENU (selection at time of signups): 1) Fish & Chips-beer battered Alaskan Cod with French Fries, 2) Hamburger with cheese served with French Fries or Potato Salad, 3) Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos served in Corn Tortillas, 4) Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich served with onion rings. Entrées include coffee/tea or soda & tiramisu for dessert. NO- HOST Cocktails available for purchase. We will depart Half Moon Bay by 2:30PM. MARIN AIRPORTER BUS

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 8:30am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 9:00am

Return Approximately 4:00pm/4:30pm

Price Members $145 | Non-Members $155

Reservation/Cancellation Date February 26, 2026

DAY TRIP - A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN CARMEL

Monday, March 16, 2026 - $85.00 - 29 people need for trip to go

Back by popular demand, a tour to the beautiful CARMEL VALLEY. Enjoy a scenic ride down HWY 280 to the lovely City of Carmel. You will have plenty of time to browse, shop or visit the beach and enjoy a delicious No- Host lunch at one of the many delicious & delightful restaurants. There are also many new shops along with the CARMEL PLAZA SHOPPING MALL to shop at till you drop!!!!We will depart Carmel at 3:30PM. Marin Airporter Bus (FYI - bus costs have increased and it is around a 300-mile trip) Price includes bus, driver’s gratuity & bus escort.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 7:00am

Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 7:30am
Return Approximately 6:00pm/6:300pm
Price Members $85 | Non-Members $95

Reservation/Cancellation Date February 18, 2026

DAY TRIP MJ (MICHAEL JACKSON) @ THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - $85.00 - Only 40 orchestra seats available

MJ goes beyond Michael Jackson’s singular moves and signature sound, offering a rare glimpse at the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. 1:00pm performance, 2 hrs. 30 min. including intermission at the Orpheum Theatre.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 11:00am
Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 11:30am
Return Approximately 4:300pm/5:00pm
Price Members $85 | Non-Members $95 Reservation/ Cancellation Date February 18, 2026

DAY TRIP THE NOTEBOOK -THE MUSICAL @ THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - $88.00 - Only 40 orchestra seats available. Relive the romance! Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film , this world premiere new musical is led by a powerhouse creative team. Beginning with a whirlwind summer romance, the decades-long love story between a mill worker named Noah and a privileged debutante named Allie spans a lifetime. 1:00pm performance, 2 hrs. 20 min. including intermission at the Or­pheum Theatre.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 11:00am
Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 11:30am
Return Approximately 4:300pm/5:00pm
Price Members $88 | Non-Members $98 Reservation/ Cancellation Date January 7, 2026

DAY TRIP MANET & MORISOT AT LEGION OF HONOR

Friday, January 30, 2026 - $67.00
Artists Édouard Manet (1832–1883) and Berthe Morisot (1841–1895) were friends for at least 15 years and closer than anyone else in the Impressionist group. Though Manet is often called the father of the Impressionist movement, he never actually joined the group. Morisot did! Ignoring Manet’s advice, she took part in the Impressionists’ 􀋡first group exhibition in 1874. She was the only woman to show work under her own name in that daring and experimental show. Morisot was among the group’s most faithful members, exhibiting in all but one of the eight official Impressionist exhibitions between 1874 and 1886. There are other exhibitions to view along with lunch at he Legion of Honor Café is open for your No-Host Lunch (sample menu: Entrée Salads, Veggie Burger, Salmon, Roasted Turkey & Pulled Pork Sandwich. Prices range from $19 to $25). We will depart the Legion at 2:30 PM.

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 9:00am
Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 9:30am
Return Approximately 3:30pm/4:00pm
Price Members $67 | Non-Members $77
Reservation/ Cancellation Date January 20, 2025

It's Winter Raffle Time!

Get your tickets now for the fabulous Winter Raffle! Prizes include cash, gift certificates, Giants tickets, gift baskets and more. Suggested donation is $5/ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. The drawing will be held at our Holiday Gala on Friday, December 12th at the San Rafael Community Center beginning at 11:30AM. Tickets can be purchased at the Goldenaires office Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm (closed Thursdays) or can be cut out of the latest issue of our Newsette (see link on home page) and mailed to:

San Rafael Goldenaires, 618 B St., San Rafael, CA 94901.

BAKERS START YOUR OVENS! 2025 Craft Fair will be here before you know it!

We need all of our members to start baking oodles of goodies for the Saturday, November 8, 2025 Craft Fair bake table.  Please have your goodies wrapped individually or on a disposable plate noted what the item is (ie. sherry wine cake, fudge brownies, etc).  Make note if your goodies have nuts!  Please drop off your goodies on  Friday, November 7, 2025 from 10-2PM in the Goldenaires office.  Thank you in advance for the donations and please spread the word to your family and friends about the event! 

If you have questions, please call the office at (415)485-3348 or email us at srgoldenaires@gmail.com.

 

Looking for a New Hobby? Check out our Ongoing Classes!

Contract Bridge
Mondays | 10:30am-2:30pm - If you have played bridge previously and have a “passing knowledge” of the game, join us. No reservations needed, but you MUST arrive no later than 10:15am and bring your own lunch. Chairperson: Bill Nicholson

Acrylic Painting
Mondays | 11:30am-3:30pm
- Practice your painting skills and create new things in a fun-loving, encouraging environment. Bring your own supplies. Ongoing. New persons may join at any time. Yvonne Brown, artist, is willing to guide/suggest painting techniques.

Mahjong
Tuesdays | 1:30-4:00pm - Do you want exciting company and to mildly juggle your brain? Come learn with us and join the laughter! FREE Chinese Mahjong lesson! This is an ongoing program, call or drop by. Instructors will assist in helping members learn the game.

Watercolor Painting
Tuesdays | 10:30am-2:30pm -
Beginner and experienced students are welcome to join this friendly group for a day of painting. Bring your own supplies and instructor Ann Carroll will provide a still life display for you to paint or you may work on your own subject matter. Students work at their own pace. Instruction is given if desired . A small fee for the instructor’s mileage is requested. Instructor: Ann Carroll. View displays of paintings in the lobby & hallway - Beautiful works from beginner to advanced artists are for sale! Greeting cards created by these talented artists are available in the office for only $4 each!

Learn to Play Bridge
Tuesdays | 1:00-3:00pm
- Learn how to play bridge from long-time bridge player and Goldenaires member, Bill Nicholson. Players must have some familiarity with card games and we need at least three players present in order to have a game. Bridge increases mental acuity, boosts immunity and provides meaningful social interaction.

Duplicate Bridge (non-sanctioned)
Wednesdays | 10:30am-2:30pm - You must already know how to play; this is not a teaching class. If you would like to join the game, please call the office and we will put you in touch with the group leader. Bring your own lunch. Community Center.

Dominoes
Tuesdays | 10:00am-12:00pm - Enjoy a morning of dominoes. If you can share your domino set with a table of 4, please bring.

Wood Carving
Fridays | 9:00am-11:00am
A great, inexpensive, fun class that promotes a truly rewarding hobby. Beginners welcome! NO FEE. Students help out by teaching each other techniques and showing you how much fun wood carving can be!

Crafts Boutique
Fridays | 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Enjoy the fun of learning new crafts while making new friends. We design some items and hand-make all our crafts – ideas here are always welcome. Our items are always on sale for a reasonable price, so come down and look at the display in the trophy case and in the Goldenaires offce. Better yet, if you have a talent you would like to share with the craft group, come on down and join us. (No crafts on event days)

DAY TRIP S.F. GIANTS VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - $130.00 (30 tickets available)

SIGNUP NOW! First-come-first seated!! Once you pay, you are committed in going and there is no refund. 12:45PM game against the SAN DIEGO PADRES! Great seats - located in lower box reserve- section 105 (shaded area).

CALL or RUN down to the Goldenaries and reserve your seat. ONLY 30 TICKETS AVAILABLE!!! DO NOT DELAY! Head out to the ballpark and cheer for our San Francisco Giants as they try to beat the PADRES. 12:45PM game time. Driver’s gratuity included. NO PARKING IN SAFEWAY LOT. NO REFUNDS, ONCE YOU PAY, YOU ARE COMMITTED UNLESS WE HAVE A WAIT LIST . (Then you would receive 90% back if we can sell seat).

DAY TRIP ECHO - CIRUQE DU SOLEIL

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - $140.00 (Only 46 Tickets)
This performance (1:00 PM) will take place under the BIG TOP tent at Santa Clara Fairgrounds. “A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. Our main female heroine Future and our characters discover that their choices have the potential to influence the world as they progress through the stages of evolution. They are motivated to work together to piece the planet we all wish to live on. Cirque du Soleil ECHO allows the audience to join in a world of color, inspired by the youth's optimism, the inventive power, and the value of empathy." We will depart at 3:15 PM. Marin Airporter Bus

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 10:00am
Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 10:30am
Return Approximately 4:15pm/4:30pm
Price Members $140 | Non-Members $150
Reservation/ Cancellation Date November 4, 2025

EXTENDED TRIPS (Overnights)

Canadian Rockies Adventure August 17-23, 2025 7 days/ 6 nights -$3,899 dbl. occupancy / $4499 sngl. occupancy

Tour Price Includes: Round Trip Airfare from SFO or OAK, Deluxe Motorcoach, Professional Tour Guide, 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations, Vancouver City Tour, 9 Meals, Hells Gate Air Tram, Blue River Safari, Columbia Icefields, Icefields Explorer, Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise, Banff Gondola ride, Calgary Tower, Calgary City Tour. General Information: $200 Deposit holds reservation until June 17, 2025, when final payment is due. Deposit fully refundable until June 17, 2025.

Checks should be made payable to Majestic Adventures, 5277 Milton Road, Carlsbad, CA, 92008. Cancellations after June 17, 2025--No Refund. For more information, please contact Bobbi Lona at 760-889-2687 or email bobbilona@yahoo.com


CA. Redwoods & Shakespeare in Ashland, OR June 16-19, 2025 4 days/ 3 nights $1,499 dbl. occupancy / $1,899 sngl. occupancy

Tour Highlights: Deluxe Motorcoach, Professional Tour Guide, 3 Nights Hotel Accommodations, Scenic Drive through the Redwoods, Historic Eureka Inn, Rogue River Jet Boat Ride, Behind the Scenes Theater Tour, Afternoon and Evening Play Performances.
General Information: $200 Deposit holds reservation until April 17, 2025, when fnal payment is due. Deposit fully refundable until April 17, 2025. Checks should be made payable to Majestic Adventures, 5277 Milton Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Cancellations after April 17, 2025--No Refund. For more information, please contact Bobbi Lona at 760-889-2687 or email bobbilona@yahoo.com

DAY TRIP FILOLI MANSION & GARDEN TOUR AND LUNCH

Thursday, March 27, 2025 - $138.00

Filoli, also known as the Bourn-Roth Estate, is a country house set in 16 acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654-acre estate, located in Woodside, California, about 25 miles south of San Francisco, at the southern end of Crystal Springs Reservoir, on the eastern slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 1975, the residence was donated to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. THERE IS PLENTY OF WALKING ON THIS TOUR, BUT AT A CASUAL PACE AND PLENTY OF PLACES TO REST. March will be flled with tulips, camellias, daffodils, irises, peonies, and maybe some wisteria and magnolia.

Upon our arrival, we will be met by a speaker that will give a fve (5) minute orientation on the history of the property and stories of the families that lived here. Also, you will receive a reusable tote bag & visitors guide. With admission, you will have access to a self-guided tour of the home, gardens, hiking trails, cafe and gift shop. We will have a HOSTED box lunch at Filoi at 12:30pm. Menu selection at time of signups. (Salad or sandwich, chips, drink & cookie) Seating for lunch is on your own (no reserved section). Can sit inside or outside at picnic tables. We will depart Filoli at 2:30pm (plenty of time to visit the gift shop after lunch). Marin Airporter Bus

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 8:30am
Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 9:00am
Return Approximately 4:15pm/4:30pm
Price Members $138 | Non-Members $148
Reservation/ Cancellation Date March 12, 2025

DAY TRIP - SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY AT THE CURAN THEATER

Sunday, March 2, 2025 - $140.00 (a few tickets available) Sign-ups began in December due to the deadline date. 7:00pm performance (Actors will perform as Simon & Garfunkel)

Relive the magic of the legendary folk-rock duo! The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show, THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY returns to the road in 2025 with a North American tour. The immersive concert-style tribute show, complete with nostalgia-inducing, unforgettable hits, will recreate the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel live on stage and chronicles the amazing journey of the iconic, GRAMMY-award winning act. THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY covers the duo's humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the '60s, as well as their dramatic split in 1970. THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY culminates with the pair's famous "The Concert in Central Park" reunion in 1981 which had more than half a million fans in attendance. The show features a set list of nearly 30 songs and uses state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage. A full live band will perform all of the hits including "Mrs. Robinson," "Celia," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Homeward Bound.”

Departure #1 Smith Ranch Road Park & Ride 4:45pm
Departure #2 San Rafael Community Center 5:15pm
Return Approximately 10:15pm/10:30pm
Price Members $140 | Non-Members $150
Reservation/ Cancellation Date January 27, 2025

DAY TRIP BACK TO THE FUTURE - THE MUSICAL AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - $100.00 - SOLD OUT
Great Scott! BACK TO THE FUTURE, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for San Francisco in 2025. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time”.

Marty McFly is a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love to save his own existence. Now he’s in a race against time to fx the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When BACK TO THE FUTURE hits 88mph, it’ll change

It's Winter Raffle Time!

Get your tickets now for the fabulous Winter Raffle! Prizes include cash, gift certificates, Giants tickets, gift baskets and more. Suggested donation is $5/ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. The drawing will be held on December 11, 2024 at our regular Bridge Play, but you don’t need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the Goldenaires office Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm (closed Thursdays) or can be cut out of the latest issue of our Newsette (see link on home page) and mailed to:

San Rafael Goldenaires, 618 B St., San Rafael, CA 94901.