Canada may be out of sight...but it's hardly out of mind this winter! Join your fellow Canadians for some extraordinary get-togethers over the next few months! Grab your pens and circle the following dates on your calendars...
WESTERN EXTRAVAGANZAS
Those of you wintering "out West" can enjoy our all-new shows featuring world-class entertainment. Taking centre stage at all western shows this year will be Canadian soprano Lesley Andrew, who has performed all over the world and appeared on such shows as Oprah and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and, back by popular demand, Canadian and Branson favourites Ronnie and Glory-Anne Prophet! See below for details on other great entertainers supporting Lesley, Ronnie and Glory-Anne at your show!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
WINTER TEXANS' EXTRAVAGANZA
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS
The South Padre Island Convention Center is home to one of the biggest lifestyle celebrations of the winter, and all Winter Texans are cordially invited to join us for two days to remember. This year, reservations are NOT required for the show and, best of all, the show is FREE! Joining Lesley, Ronnie and Glory-Anne will be Texas native David Bradley.
David is Country Tonite's (Branson's award-winning country show) featured western singer, a cowboy from the west Texas town of Muleshoe. Among his many talents, David is widely recognized as one of the greatest yodelers in the world, and is a past member of "The Sons of the Pioneers."
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
CALIFORNIA SNOWBIRD EXTRAVAGANZA
SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CHURCH THEATRE, INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA
This year, we have moved our show to a NEW LOCATION! Located in beautiful Indian Wells, the theatre's accessibility from all points of Coachella Valley make it the obvious choice for this year's Extravaganza. Joining Lesley, Ronnie and Glory-Anne will be the one and only Peter Marino, back by popular demand.
Peter has a repertoire ranging from pop to opera, as Canada's best-loved tenor he has made countless appearances from coast to coast, and continues to astound audiences with his superb operatic abilities every time he takes the stage.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
CANADIAN SNOWBIRD CELEBRATION
MESA CONVENTION CENTER, MESA, ARIZONA
We're back at the Mesa Community and Conference Center with great entertainment and important information every Canadian snowbird should hear. This year, for the first time at our Arizona show, join us in welcoming two of Canada's most recognized performers, soprano Lesley Andrew, who has appeared on Oprah and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and tenor Peter Marino. As a member of Canada's Three Tenors, Peter has endeared himself to millions of fans around the world and continues to enjoy a very loyal following at home in Canada and in the U.S.
Getting out and meeting our members is an integral part of how our association works we want to hear from you and listen to what you're saying. As well, our Winter Information Meeting tour gives us the opportunity to share with our members, all the activities and initiatives that we've undertaken in the past year.
Keeping the "all work and no play" adage in mind, we've come up with the perfect mix of informative speakers and incredible entertainment provided by Ronnie and Glory-Anne Prophet and a special guest-star at each show. Tell your Canadian friends to reserve these dates...and watch your mailbox for your personal invitation to keep you on the edge of your seat.
YUMA, AZ - Monday, February 18, 2002, 1:00 p.m. (doors open at noon)
YUMA CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER 1440 DESERT HILLS DRIVE, A HALF-MILE PAST 32ND STREET, OFF AVENUE A.
For our members who aren't near the East Valley, we're bringing our road show closer to home. If you winter near Yuma, please join us at the Yuma Civic and Convention Center - we promise an informative and entertaining afternoon that you won't want to miss.
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2002, 1:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT NOON)
OCEAN OPRY, 8400 FRONT BEACH ROAD
BRADENTON, FL - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002, 1:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT NOON)
MANATEE CONVENTION CENTER, ONE HABEN BOULEVARD, PALMETTO, FLORIDA
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2002, 1:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT NOON)
KINGS GATE AT VICTORIA ESTATES, 24100 RAMPART ROAD
FT. MYERS, FL - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2002, 1:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT NOON)
FT. MYERS HARBORSIDE CONVENTION HALL, (be sure to bring change for the parking meters!)
BOYNTON BEACH, FL - SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2002 1:00 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT NOON)
BOYNTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, 4975 PARK RIDGE BLVD., ONE MILE WEST OF THE GATEWAY EXIT IN BOYNTON BEACH
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDERS GET-TOGETHER
Prince Edward Islanders and their guests will again gather at Shelter 5, Fort DeSoto in St. Petersburg, Florida, on the second Sunday in March, 2002. Guests are asked to bring their own lunch and lawn chair, and musicians will be especially welcomed. This is a spontaneous event where friends, old and new, can enjoy a day of meet 'n' greet, music and dance. The Shelter is open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. A fifty-fifty draw will cover expenses of Registration, etc. Spread the news and bring your friends. For more information, in Florida call Con Zaat at (727) 536-3246 or Alex Campbell at (727) 530-9499. For more information on other events Click Here.
The CSA Needs You to Volunteer!
Lakeland Center, Lakeland, Florida
South Padre Island Convention Center
Southwest Community Church Theatre Indian Wells, California
Mesa Community & Conference Center
Mesa, Arizona
CSA Volunteers Receive:
- Extravaganza T-shirts
- Extravaganza hats
- VIP seating
- Free admission
- Free parking
- Food and beverages
- Opportunity to meet the stars
1-800-265-3200