Bus Trip to the Iowa State Fair

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Time: Bus departs from the GCC at 8:30am Bus arrives back to the GCC at 2:30pm Event runs from 9am-2pm. Who: Recommended for Ages 16 and Up (15 and under must be supervised.) Cost: $10.00 per ticket for adults 7.00 per ticket for those ages 60 and over $1.00 for bus ride *Min. 10/ Max 60 Location: Iowa State Fair in Des Moines Registration: Stop in to the Grimes Community Complex (410 SE Main St.) or Mail to GCC at 410 SE Main Street, Grimes, Ia 50111 Supervisors: Grimes Rec Staff Contact: Brett Barber Grimes Parks and Recreation Director bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us or 515-986-2143 Description: A chance to see the fair up close.  The bus takes you to the middle of the fair and picks you up in the middle of the fair for no-hassles with parking.

Bus Trip to Prairie Meadows

Dates: Tuesday, October Time: Bus departs from the GCC at 9:30am Bus arrives back to the GCC at 2:30pm Event runs from 10am-2pm. Who: Must be at least 21 years of age. Cost: $5.00 per person to cover the bus driver/mileage/staff person (Min. 15/ Max 60) Location: Prairie Meadows in Altoona Registration: Stop in to the Grimes Community Complex (410 S. Main St.) or Mail to GCC at 410 SE Main Street in Grimes, Ia 50111 Supervisors: Grimes Rec Staff Contact: Brett Barber Grimes Parks and Recreation Director bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us or 515-986-2143 Description: A chance to play some games and then eat at the big buffet for lunch.

Bus Trip to the Jordan Creek Mall for Christmas Shopping

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009  Time: Bus departs from the GCC at 9:30am Bus arrives back to the GCC at 2:30pm Event runs from 10am-2pm. Who: Recommended for Active Older Adults but all are welcome. Cost: $5 per person (Min. 10/ Max 60) Location: Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines To Register: Stop in to the Grimes Community Complex (410 S. Main St.) or Mail to Grimes City Hall with payment at 101 N. Harvey St. Supervisors: Grimes Rec Staff Contact: Brett Barber Grimes Parks and Recreation Director bbarber@ci.grimes.ia.us or 515-986-2143 Description: Beat the hustling around by doing your Christmas Shopping during the week.  Then eat at a nice restaurant at/near the mall.  Invite your friends!