2008 Special Events Brochure

Education
55+/Elderhostel | CLSC Book Club | Continuing Education | Fine/Performing Arts Schools | Lectures | Library | Writers' Center

Fifty-Five Plus (55+)
Residential Weeks 8&9 at Bellinger Hall

The Chautauqua Institution's 55+ programs were founded in 1974 by Helen Overs and remain an important component of the Chautauqua experience. Each program presents a topic through lecture, discussion, films or other appropriate means.

55+ Residential Week is our ever-popular, very high demand program for older adults. This very special week includes accommodations at Chautauqua Institution's Bellinger Hall Dormitories, with shared twin rooms and baths, breakfast and dinner daily and 1- week gate pass. (Gate pass is ticket to all lectures on the grounds and entertainment in the amphitheater for entire stay). The program followed is that offered through the lecture series and all entertainment offered throughout the week.

For additional information on the above programs please call Chautauqua Institution's Office of Group Sales and Senior Programming at 716.357.6262 or 716.357.6269 or email to lpaterniti@ciweb.org.

2008 55+ Residential Week at Bellinger Hall
Week 8 - August 10-17
Week 9 - August 17-24
The fantastic price of 650.00 per person (based on double occupancy/ shared bath accom.)
Price includes:
7 nights accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, as well as a gate ticket good for one week

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Elderhostel

Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Elderhostel offers you a world of educational opportunities - at exceptional values.

2008 Elderhostel Programs and Dates:

Pre-Season: (5 night programs)

  • May 18-23: Program #1713- A Chautauqua Style Mix
  • June 1-6: Program #6881- American Foreign Service Association

Summer Season: (6 night programs)

  • June 22-28: Week 1-Program #16326- "Sport in America"
  • August 10-16: Week 8- Program # 16328-"What's for Dinner? Food and Politics in the 21st Century"
  • August 17-23: Week 9-Program # 16327- "Darwin and Linneaus: Their Impact on Our View of the World"

Post Season: (5 night programs)

  • September 21-26: Program #1713- A Chautauqua Style Mix
  • September 28- October 3: Program #6881- American Foreign Service Association (new program added 2008!)
  • October 5-10: Program #6881- American Foreign Service Association.

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6th Annual Musical Weekend with Bill Messenger
The Athenaeum Hotel, September 5-7, 2008

"A Tribute to Fred Astaire" (with special guest Miss Jane Powell)

Make your reservation today!
Call Chautauqua Institution's Office of Group Sales:
716/357-6262 for reservations or additional information

$370.00 per person /double
$420.00 per person/ single

Weekend includes:

  • 2 nights accommodations at the historic Athenaeum Hotel
  • Gourmet meal buffets
  • Program Friday evening, Saturday (day) and Saturday evening
  • Programs ends after breakfast on Sunday

Commuter Rates available-$100.00 per person program fee
(meals can be purchased in addition)

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