UPDATE - APRIL, 2022
The Sunshine Travel Club is excited to once again return to travel.
As indicated in our newsletters and the local media, we are committed to do whatever is necessary under the direction of the governement health agencies, to ensure our customers are safe while travelling with us. We can no longer put our lives on hold while we wait for this situation to end. We are now going to have to learn to live under the virus environment by doing what we have been doing, as well as following whatever protocols that support the situation at that specific period of time. We are commited to caring for the health and well-being of our customers and staff, and will update our requirements accordingly. As we move forward, the Board of Directors will continue to monitor the situation, and will work closely with AJ Bus Lines, and our suppliers in the chosen destinations, to ensure we/they have the latest safety guidelines to ensure that the safety of our customers and staff, is always a top priority.
Our tours for 2022 are now being posted under "TRIPS", and as Janet our Tour Organizer completes the remaining tours for 2022, they will be added to the schedule as well as sent out to our customers that have added their names & emails to our distribution list.
We would like to thank you for your patience during this time, as well as your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the bus. With no tour books available for 2022, please continue to monitor the website for any new information, and if you would like to be added to our mailing list to ensure you receive the latest updates, as well as details on the tours being offered, please call Janet at 705-759-4796, Tues-Thurs - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Thank you, and looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Board of Directors
The Sunshine Travel Club is excited to once again return to travel.
As indicated in our newsletters and the local media, we are committed to do whatever is necessary under the direction of the governement health agencies, to ensure our customers are safe while travelling with us. We can no longer put our lives on hold while we wait for this situation to end. We are now going to have to learn to live under the virus environment by doing what we have been doing, as well as following whatever protocols that support the situation at that specific period of time. We are commited to caring for the health and well-being of our customers and staff, and will update our requirements accordingly. As we move forward, the Board of Directors will continue to monitor the situation, and will work closely with AJ Bus Lines, and our suppliers in the chosen destinations, to ensure we/they have the latest safety guidelines to ensure that the safety of our customers and staff, is always a top priority.
Our tours for 2022 are now being posted under "TRIPS", and as Janet our Tour Organizer completes the remaining tours for 2022, they will be added to the schedule as well as sent out to our customers that have added their names & emails to our distribution list.
We would like to thank you for your patience during this time, as well as your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the bus. With no tour books available for 2022, please continue to monitor the website for any new information, and if you would like to be added to our mailing list to ensure you receive the latest updates, as well as details on the tours being offered, please call Janet at 705-759-4796, Tues-Thurs - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Thank you, and looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Board of Directors
Welcome to the SUNSHINE TRAVEL CLUB
Dear Traveller,
When Covid-19 arrived in March of 2020, the travel and tourism industry was devastated. Over the past two years, the recovery has been adversly affected by the many many cycles created by one variant after another, along with a fear of leaving the safe confines of our homes. With the introduction of the vaccines, and the timely removal of the travel restrictions, we are now starting to see a more positive outlook for the return to travel. The experts in the industry feel that the second half of 2022 and into 2023, will show significant increases to the number of travellers returning to enjoy all of the amazing opportunities that travel can provide. The Sunshine Travel Club is very excited to be a part of this return, and we have been very busy planning tours for 2022, as well as our 60th Anniversary in 2023. We are ensuring that we are within, and beyond the current guidelines issued by our government and local health agencies. We are also working closely with our carrier AJ Bus Lines to ensure that the safety of our customers and staff is a top priority. We are taking the time to research our destinations to ensure that they are also in compliance, enabling our customers to feel confident that we are doing everything we can to protect those that choose to travel with us. We have developed a set of protocols that will be a part of our registration process, and although we will continue to review and make changes when necessary, they will only be done when there is enough scientific data to do so. We have all gained the knowledge over the past two years on how to live within the guidlines of the virus situation and we are confident that we can provide a safe environment for all concerned. We have listened to our customers opinions and as a result we are restricting our travel to Canada, and we are keeping the tours short in nature to support our gradual return to operations.
I would like to say "Thank You" to all of the many customers who have travelled with us over the past 59 years. This support has enabled us to continue offering a variety of trips that make our journeys truly magical. I would ask that you continue to allow the Sunshine Travel Club to uncover the treasures of our destinations, and to not only reveal the historic values of the areas, but also create some unexpected delights. We would like to welcome back all of our very loyal customers, as well as all of you who may be considering travelling with us for the first time. I know that you will enjoy our professional drivers, our brand new comfortable motor coach and our friendly, courteous, and well prepared tour directors. For 2022, we have revised some of the more popular tours that had to be cancelled in 2020. Building these tours takes a tremendous amout of time and planning. With these tours already developed, and having gathered a lot of interest we felt that it would be more convenient for the club to put them back onto our 2022 schedule with whatever adjustments were required to make them work. Due to the situation we will not have a tour book, but we will be sending out the details of the tours to all those who have added their names to our email distribution list. In addition they will be posted here on the website under "TRIPS". I would ask that if you have any questions in regards to further details, or would like to be included in our email distribution to please call our Tour Organizer - Janet Luczinski at 705-759-4796, or send an email to thesunshinetravelclub@outlook.com. I would ask that you to read through the “GENERAL INFORMATION” where you will find the current Covid protocols required for registration, as well as other changes made to improve your comfort, safety, and enjoyment of our trips. Also with no tour book I have added our "Waiver" into this same section for your convenience.
We look forward to sharing our journeys with you, as well as provide an opportunity to create new friendships and develop wonderful new memories. Please refer back to this website often, for any and all news in regards to what tours we have planned for 2022 & 2023.
Sincerely,
Richard Craftchick
Board Chairman
CONTACT INFORMATION
Listed below are the names and telephone numbers of our Board Members and Tour Directors. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact any of the following:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Richard Craftchick - President 705-779-3326
Linda Cote - Secretary 705-759-9079
Elsie Gaetano - Treasurer 705-254-2013
Velma McClelland - Director 705-759-9275
Carol Hamilton - Director 705-949-0461
TOUR DIRECTORS:
Emma Bonin* 705-759-5193
Lynne Morley 705-949-4787
Linda Seabrook 705-971-6888
Gail Rebek 705-575-7711
Patricia Barill 705-450-4507
*Tour Director Representative on the Board of Directors
SUNSHINE TRAVEL CLUB OFFICE: 705-759-4796 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM - Tuesday - Thursday)
TOUR/OFFICE MANAGER: Janet Luczinski
Toll Free: 1-800-722-9638
Office Fax: 705-759-4104
Email: thesunshinetravelclub@outlook.com
Website: www.thesunshinetravelclub.com
MEETINGS:
The Sunshine Travel Club meetings are held at the Seniors Drop-In Centre located at 619 Bay St. in Sault Ste. Marie ON.
IMPORTANT DATES:
2022
Thursday September 29th - 7:00 pm General Meeting
Wednesday November 2nd - 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Sign-up Day
Sunshine Travel Club Trips include:
Escorted Sunshine Travel Club Tour Director
A.J. Bus Lines deluxe motor coach transportation with WI-FI where available
Twin bedded hotel accommodation in non-smoking rooms
Sightseeing excursions as outlined in trip information
Baggage handling for one piece of luggage, per customer…where available
All taxes included
Not included:
Cost of meals, except where stated
Cost of tours and activities listed as optional
Telephone calls, special room service, beverages, etc.
Tipping/gratuities except where stated, airline baggage fees
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