Out and About Adventures — Upcoming

Out & About is a ministry of Bethel Lutheran Church crafted to provide fellowship activities for Bethel members and friends. The interval of events is monthly and we vary the offerings to be inclusive of different age groups and physical abilities. Most are open to all ages, but occasionally we’ll program adult-only events. On all of our outings, a new attendee gets to ride the bus for free. Please invite lots—this is a great way for folks to check out this community called Bethel.

Skating/Caroling/Pizza

Sunday, December 23, 2:00pm–7:00pm
Winter Lodge All ages are welcome to join us for our annual Skating/Caroling/Pizza Extravaganza. We’ll start out skating at the quaint outdoor rink at Winter Lodge[Offsite Link] in Palo Alto. Then we’ll bring some Christmas Cheer to some Bethel loved ones that can’t get out, and finish with some yummy pizza from Tony & Alba’s. Take a break from the Christmas rush and re-center and give some to others at the same time.
Meet:Bethel Torvend Hall at 2pm
Cost:$25 pp or $75 max for a family ($5 skate credit if you bring your own)
Other Costs:Snacks at Winter Lodge
Food:We’ll grab some great pizza at Tony & Alba’s
Return:Back to Bethel by 7:00pm
Contact:Tom Hoegel
Sign-up:http://signup.com/go/XyURNhh[Offsite Link] or in the Narthex

You can print a flyer[PDF Document] with all these details.

Elephant Seal Tour at Año Nuevo &
Lunch at Shade Ranch in Pescadero

Saturday, January 12, 7:50am–3:00pm
Año Nuevo elephant seals Shade Ranch Join us for a day along the beautiful California coast. We’ll start the morning at Año Nuevo State Park[Offsite Link] with a guided tour of the famous Elephant Seals. Bring your binoculars to view these incredible creatures or your camera to get a few good pics. There will be a relatively easy outdoor walk on this 1.5 hour tour. For lunch, we’ll head over to lovely Shade Ranch where you can view a private collection of vintage horse drawn carriages and classic motorcycles, plus enjoy the master carpentry work of Mike Coleman. Bring your own sack lunch or buy yours in downtown Pescadero.
Meet:Bethel Parking lot at 7:50am
Cost:$20 pp ($60 max per family) for guided Elephant Seal tour and fuel costs (Cash or check made out to “Bethel Lutheran Church”)
Dress:Dress for the weather — and an easy outdoor walk
Bring:Bring your binoculars or camera if you’d like
Food:Pack a sack lunch or purchase one in downtown Pescadero
Return:Back to Bethel by 3:00pm
Contact:Molly Schrey
Sign-up:http://signup.com/go/tdHAoFY[Offsite Link] or in the Narthex

You can print a flyer[PDF Document] with all these details.

Disneyland Resort

Friday, February 8 – Sunday February 10, 2019
Disneyland Castle Join us for a weekend away to the most magical place on earth. Enjoy hotel accommodations within walking distance to Disneyland Resort[Offsite Link]. Choose a ticket for one park, a park hopper or use your AP! Stroll Downtown Disney and experience amazing food and great shopping.
Meet:Bethel Parking lot at 12:00 noon on Friday, Feb 8
Fuel Cost:$25 pp or $75 max per family (includes the cost of parking)
Other Costs:Fairfield Inn by Marriott at $169/night + applicable taxes, and food & drinks, park entry fees
Food:Disneyland Resorts abounds with amazing food choices from 4-star restaurants to walk-ups in the parks.
Return:Back to Bethel Sunday early evening
Contact:Marianne Nadell
Sign-up:http://signup.com/go/UvqQDPD[Offsite Link] or in the Narthex

Hotel Information:
Fairfield Inn by Marriott[Offsite Link] is located on Harbor Blvd just a 6–8 minute walk to the Disneyland Resort. Panera is in the parking lot of the Fairfield to provide a quick snack on your way into the park in the morning.

Book your Std. King or Std. Queen through the hotel at 1-800-228-2800 or 1-714-722-6777. Reference #: M-E10RK15. You are with the Bethel Lutheran Church Out & About. You MUST book no later than January 11, 2019. After that, the rooms are released. We have a total of 12 rooms on hold.

Disneyland Ticket Information:
Ages 10+ Ticket Prices:Ages 3-9 Ticket Prices:
1 Park day ticket is $117.001 Park day ticket is $110.00
1 day park hopper (access to both parks) is $167.001 day park hopper (access to both parks) is $160.00

Sign up in the narthex or online at http://signup.com/go/UvqQDPD[Offsite Link]. Attendees are responsible to book their rooms using the above information after registering online for this Out and About event.

You can print a flyer[PDF Document] with all these details.

Out and About Adventures — Recent

Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, November 2018
Santa Cruz Beach
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, September 2018
Lunch at Uproar Brewery

Brewery Walk, San Jose, August 2018
Jules in Cut Out Poster
Rosie the Riveter Museum and Shipyard, Richmond, April 2018

Suggestions for more Out ’n About adventures are welcome! Contact Tom Hoegel, Marianne Nadell, Molly Schrey, Patricia Myerholtz, Paul Baldwin, Jules Kurtz or David Lofgren if you have any questions.
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.