The Town of Blacksburg has a very active and involved Senior Citizenry, with programs and activities to match.
For fun and adventure, Senior Citizens can sign up for a trip, program or special event, or just get out of the house for a little while by meeting friends at the Senior Center.
Stay tuned in to the latest news and happenings at the Blacksburg Senior Center by reading The Good Times newsletter (269 kb pdf).
Senior Trip
Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville
September 27 - October 1
Join Blacksburg Parks and Recreation for a fabulous vacation!
The five day/four night package includes:
Four nights of hotel accommodations
Four breakfasts and four wonderful dinners
Evening of live entertainment
Manager’s reception at the hotel
Discover Beautiful Amelia Island with a Guided Tour
Amelia Island welcomes you to experience its rich, colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. With 13 miles of beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, and pristine waters, Amelia was recently voted #6 among Top 10 North American Islands by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Readers Choice Awards.
Enjoy Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island
Explore the Charming City of St. Augustine, FL
During your guided tour visit the Old Jail, Mission of Nombre de Dios (Shrine) where the first Catholic mass was said, Castillo de San Marcos our nation’s oldest monument, and more of the “Oldest City.”
Visit Ponce De Leon’s Fountain of Youth
Participate in the tradition of drinking a cup of the unique water as millions have done in the past, while viewing the animated dioramas of the Indian village of Seloy and the historic first landing.
Explore the Kingsley Plantation
Guided Tour of Jacksonville, FL - “Where Florida Begins”
Learn of the Timuquan, the area’s first inhabitants, “Hollywood” Jacksonville, and the Great Fire of 1901. See the Memorial Wall, the Jacksonville Football Stadium and more in the downtown area. In the Riverside - Avondale area, see the “Bryson Residence” known as the “Marble House” and six other historic homes.
Jacksonville River Cruise
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a real, old-time paddle boat ride down the beautiful St. Johns River.
Standard Taxes, Baggage Handling & Meal Gratuities
Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation
Cost: $459R/469NR Per Person Double Occupancy (323600-DB)
$559R/569NR Per Person Single Occupancy (323600-SG)
No refunds after August 26 unless a substitute can be found.
Travel Protection: Travel Protection can be purchased at $51/person-double occupancy. A separate check should be made payable to PML Travel & Tours at the time of registration.
For more information or to register call 540-961-1135.