Encore's New Adventures Program proudly announces their first trip of the 23/24 event season....the Matinee at Barleens for their popular Holiday Show! Save the date to spend Thursday, December 14, 2023 with the Barleen Family and Friends as they ring in the holiday season with music, a down home meal and plenty of fun!
Please check back often for more information on cost, times and ticket sales.
Versatile musicians, hilarious comedians, and top-notch variety entertainers team up for this matinee performance complete with a tasty meal like Grandma used to make. Everything from rock and roll to big band, country to classical, to seasonal......there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Just a few recent comments from this spring......
"Barleens is a wonderful meal and show"
"Excellent show! Very talented performers and excellent meal!"
"Great experience everytime"
"The best of the best"
"Outstanding afternoon of fun filled laughter and musical entertainment!"
"An afternoon of music and fun!"
Barleen's Traditional Meal Plate Includes:
Barleen's Alternative Plate Includes:
Encore Board Member and New Adventures coordinator Rose Gonsoulin, right, with "adventurers" Rita Applegate and Kathleen Kruty standing in front of a display called "Indigenous Evolution".
"Indigenous Evolution" is an art fence that represents the land of the Southwest and the organic fences built by Native people from materials such as adobe, ocotillo or saguaro cactus. The fence harmonizes colors of the Southwest in clay and glass, beginning with darker colors representing land and sky. One of the artists, Tony Jojola says "The fence speaks to the endurance of our culture. It's about going through boundaries and symbolizes our persistent existence."
Rose commented that she "loved the display and it was like Chihuly on talking sticks!"
This Encore Adventurer was ready for an Arabian encounter as soon as he got off the bus.....the hat tells it all!
It was clear during the course of the trip that participants were enjoying the New Adventure experience.
It was so gratifying to have such a diverse group participating in this trip and so clearly enjoying themselves.
You never know where New Adventures may take you in the future.
Although this season is drawing to an end, stay tuned to this website for updates in the fall season....Rose already has thoughts for next December......check back soon!
Please remember.....we love your feedback.....if you have any ideas on these or other future trips, please send them to
53 Seniors boarded the bus for the sold out, waiting list trip. Encore Board Member and Bingo Coordinator Joanna Hernan brought supplies to play three rounds of Bingo complete with prizes for the winners.
Part of Encore's New Adventures itinerary last year included a very popular trip to the Chihuly exhibit at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens.
The sold out trip was a hit leaving participants clamoring for more!
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