Manhattan Area Retired Educators Association

MAREA

Manhattan, Kansas

  
           

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Archived Tours
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
 

Tours 2004-2005

Tour I
 Thomas Sign Co. Museum
1515 Fairlane in Manhattan
(just south of Ft. Riley Blvd.)

    October 21, 2004
    Time: 2:00 p.m. to about 3:30 p.m.
               1:45 p.m.  Meet at Senior Center to car pool
    Arranger:  Liz Beikmann                                 
    Cost: A donation

     Blaine Thomas has one of the most unique collections of
   player pianos, organs, calliopes, signs, pinball machines,
   wooden cigar store Indians and much more.  We will have a
   guided tour of the museum and hear the instruments play.
   This museum is a 28 year endeavor of of Mr. Thomas and
   is the best kept secret in  Manhattan.

 

Tour II
Brown vs. Topeka Board
of Education National Park and
Cedar Crest (Governor's Mansion)

    February 7, 2005
    Time:  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
                 Meadowlark pickup at 8:00 a.m.
                 Bus loading at RCSSC 8:15-8:30 a.m.

   Arrangers: Karen Rappoport, Don Slater, and Carroll Hess
   Cost: Lunch and transportation (amount to be determined)

      Join us at the Monroe School site for an observance of
   Black History Month and our state's role in school
   desegregation.  National Park Rangers will be available in
   addition to the normal  inter-active self-guided tour.
       Lunch at the Cracker Barrel
   After lunch enjoy a bonus of a guided tour through Cedar
   Crest, the Kansas Governor's Mansion.


Tour III
Historic Columbian Theatre
Wamego, KS

  April 20, 2005
  Time: 9:00 a.m. start car pools from Meadowlark & RCSSC
   Arranger: Jack Byars
   Total Cost:  $19.00

        Tour the historic Columbian Theatre and learn of the
    discovery and restoration of the beautiful murals found
    there.
         Enjoy a catered luncheon at the theatre ($14.00).
    At about 1 p.m. walk just down the street for an opening
    lecture and a self-guided tour of the Oz Museum ($5.00).

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Joining MAREA

Current Yearly Dues
MAREA  $10.00
KARSP    $15.00

What do the dues do?
State dues provide, among other things, a dedicated voice in the Kansas legislature speaking for retired school personnel.   MAREA unit dues support the monthly meetings, an annual yearbook, and a semiannual newsletter. They also contribute to our scholarship awards and to the costs of distributing information of interest to retired educators.

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