Phoenix's Mystery Castle is quite a marvel. If you have never visited it, this is your chance.  It is located at 800 E. Mineral Road. Following the tour given by the caretaker of the property for 40 years, lunch will be enjoyed at the very popular Farm Kitchen at The Farm at South Mountain. Cost for the tour and luncheon is $40 for members and $45 for non-members.  Reservations are required by February 24.  Prepay at this website, or send an email to Mary McMahon at m.km@cox.net.

The March tour will be of Ballet Arizona, located at 2835 East Washington Street, Phoenix, on Thursday, March 19. Please carpool, as parking is very limited. To provide the opportunity to listen to the director speak during lunch time, a simple catered lunch will be provided.  Price for the tour for members is $40, and for non-members is $45.  Prepay at this website with your credit card, or send an email to Mary McMahon at m.km@cox.net.  Reservations are required, and must be received by Sunday, March 15.

The highly-anticipated overnight tour to Tucson and vicinity will be open for reservations and payment beginning February 12, and ending February 28.  No online payments will be accepted; it is necessary to send an email to the tour planner, Mary Garbaciak, at MDGarbaciak@gmail.com.  Mary will respond via email. The tour is limited to 40 participants, due to limitations at Lodge on the Desert, where the group will stay for the nights of April 14 and April 15.  There will be three days jam-packed with activities to tour historical sites, dine at good restaurants, and enjoy one of Arizona's most historical areas.  Members will have first choice for the 40 seats, with a waiting list developed for non-members who would like to make the trip.  When you contact Mary Garbaciak, she will provide you with the details and costs involved.