Day Trip: Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Marin County Civic Center, San Rafael.
Hosted lunch, Le Chalet Basque
Reservations for Day Trips are by US Mail only.
Join the History & Culture Club on Wednesday, February 5 for a tour of the distinctive Marin Civic Center.
Docents will honor the controversial architecture of Frank Loyd Wright with history and stories. The only municipal complex Wright designed, it showcases the great American architect of the 20th century. Rampant Wright at every turn, the structure delivers a bounty of visual discovery.
The cost is $114.00 per member including chartered bus, driver tip, lunch, docent tour, all taxes and gratuities. Board the bus at 8:15 a.m. at Gateway. Return about 3:00 p.m.
Trip rating is Easy/Moderate. Walk on hard, flat surfaces with minimal rest area seating. An elevator, shallow stairs and escalator are available.
HCC guests travel at their own risk. Everyone must travel independently or with their responsible HCC member. Escorts cannot act as aides.
Le Chalet Basque, a beloved family-owned restaurant, hosts lunch. The hosted lunch includes
- Salad
- Choice of Seasonal Vegetarian Pasta, Half Roasted Chicken with Chef’s Choice Side, or Chopped Sirloin with French Fries
- Spumoni ice cream for dessert.
- Guests will be served 1 cold or hot drink. Include entree choice and dietary restrictions or mobility challenges with reservation.
Reservations, only by US MAIL, start on Wednesday, December 11 closing on Monday, January 20. Mail checks, payable to HCC, to Beverly Pincus, 1425 Canyonwood Ct., #3, WC, 94595.
Legible name, email, home address and mobile are required per registrant. Checks received before the start date or dropped off, result in wait list reservations.
Checks are kept until the tour occurs and are shredded for cancellations before the deadline or as reservations are re-sold. Reservations may only be re-sold by HCC.
Weekly emails occur with new reservation or wait list confirmation. An email reminder goes out several days before the tour. Many wait listers go on tours.
Tours are only for HCC members. 2024/2025 dues of $20 are payable separately.
Mail membership checks, with legible email address and phone numbers, to Kathy Araujo, Membership Chair, HCC, 1147 Oakmont Dr., #8, WC, 94595 or pay with credit card at www.rossmoor-hcc.com .