- OCCATS Private Cooking Class, "Italian Summer" with 4 Course DinnerKherut, Anaheim, CA
"Italian Summer" Gourmet Cooking Class with a Cause (Private for just our group)
$89 per person; Limit at 25 people.
Sign-up by clicking this link: savorcuisine.square.site
Proceeds go to support struggling young women at Kherut.Kherut empowers survivors of sex trafficking, domestic violence, sexual abuse, imprisonment, and young women aging out of foster care in a safe and supportive environment. More about Kherut here: https://www.kherut.org/
Event Description:
Beginning at 5:45pm, enjoy drinks and appetizers as you mingle with other OCCAT Ladies.
Promptly at 6:15, the cooking demonstration will begin. See the menu below. The menu and recipes will be shared with us. We will observe a wonderful cooking demonstration by Chef Yves Masquefa (former long time restaurant Owner/Chef/Sommelier of Ives Bistro in Anaheim Hills).
During and after these demonstrations, we will be treated to a 4 course meal in a formal sit-down dinner.
Menu:
Peach Burrata Capresse Salad
3 Pasta Dishes:
Abbondanza
Bolognese
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Raspberry Almond Ricotta CakeNote: The location is in a small strip mall behind a gas station (La Palma and Brookhurst in Anaheim). There may be some construction going on. Just look for Unit 6. There will be someone there to greet you.
- July Crystal Cove Beach Hike & Lunch (in Fashion Island)Lemonade Restaurant, Newport Beach, CA
Join us on a beautiful beach hike!
Bring water, comfortable lightweight hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat, light jacket as appropriate. The ocean trail is mostly flat (pretty easy) with several restroom opportunities. We will walk north as far as the trail takes us (up to the golf course and viewing the ocean most of the way) and then hike down to the Crystal Cove Beach. After admiring the tide pools, we will then walk south along the beach (to the Beach Comber and passing the historical cottages), then circle around and up to our parking lot. It takes about an 70-90 min. It's a lovely hike.Because parking at the state parks on a Saturday is $20, we are going to meet at Fashion Island on the roof top of the parking structure between Nordstrom and Bloomingdales in the Fashion Island parking lot. Meet by the elevator, no later than 8:20, to organize a carpool over to a Crystal Cove State Beach parking lot. Each car will split the cost of parking at the state park. We will leave promptly at 8:35.
Note: If you have a state park pass and want to meet us there: When you make a left onto PCH from Newport Coast Drive, by-pass the first beach parking lot on the right and go into the second lot, beach (right) side. It is BEFORE you get to the light to turn left to park in the Los Trancos lot. We will meet by the restrooms in that parking lot area and promptly begin our hike at 9am.
Then after our hike, we will carpool back to Fashion Island and eat at Lemonade Restaurant (fast casual with healthy choices) which is a short walk from where our cars are parked (between The Lot and Blaze Pizza) We should arrive there between 11:00-11:15am
If you are only coming to the lunch, RSVP to Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com so we know you are not a no-show. If you have any questions, also email me.
- Fall Colors in 2024: Ontario and French Canada Land TourToronto, Toronto, ON
This exciting fall land tour is with Cosmos. Here is the link to the description of the tour. The dates are Friday, Oct 4-11, 2024 from Toronto to Montreal, Canada. You may book your flight through Cosmos (often cheaper) or arrange on your own. The price is $1761 for double occupancy. There are several ladies looking to go if they can find a roommate. We can help you connect with other members in the group for this purpose. Otherwise, there are a few solo spots available at $2318. Beth Andrini, one of our founding OCCATS members, will be leading this trip. If interested, email Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com with your contact information and she will get back to you. It's a $250 deposit to hold your spot.
- OCCATS 13-Day Australia & New Zealand Trip (NEW POSTING!)Sydney, Sydney, NS
13-Day Australia & New Zealand Cruise (link) on Royal Princess from
Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand, Feb 15-28, 2025. If interested, please contact Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com or text to 714-504-7508 for more information.(Price below is based on double occupancy and includes the Princess Plus Package of gratuities, WIFI, drink package, premium desserts, and fitness classes). Click here for link for Princess Plus or Princess Premium.
Inside Cabin (IB) $2,189 pp;
Balcony (BC) $2,899 pp;
Mini-Suite (MC) $3,429;
(Add $318.33 pp for port charges, taxes, fees):
Only $200pp deposit with final payment due Nov 17th.
(Sign-ups on-going);
Special Note: Until May 31st, only a $99pp deposit holds your spot!
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| Sat, Feb 15 | Sydney, Australia | | 04:00 pm |
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| Sun, Feb 16 | At Sea | | |
| Mon, Feb 17 | Melbourne, Australia | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Tue, Feb 18 | At Sea | | |
| Wed, Feb 19 | Hobart, Australia | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Thu, Feb 20 | At Sea | | |
| Fri, Feb 21 | At Sea | | |
| Sat, Feb 22 | Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising) | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm |
| Sun, Feb 23 | Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand | 07:00 am | 07:30 pm |
| Mon, Feb 24 | Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm |
| Tue, Feb 25 | At Sea | | |
| Wed, Feb 26 | Bay of Islands, New Zealand (Water Shuttle Required, Wheelchair Access Limited ) | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm |
| Thu, Feb 27 | Tauranga, New Zealand | 08:30 am | 07:30 pm |
| Fri, Feb 28 | Auckland, New Zealand | 06:30 am | | - Spring Highlights of Ireland and Scotland (12 days from Dublin to Edinburgh)Needs location
Tour Cost: $2,719
Some Single Supplement spots available at $620. This does not include flight costs. Flights can be booked with Cosmos or independently.
Deposit is $250 to hold your spot.
Final payment due: 60 days prior to departure
Here's the link to the details of the trip.
If interested, email Cindy Freeman at freemancindy504@gmail.com.Description: Discover the treasures of Ireland and Scotland on your affordable tour from Dublin to Edinburgh. In Dublin’s fair city, you’ll drive along the statue-lined O’Connell Street and see the elegant Georgian squares with their red-brick townhouses. You’ll also see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Enroute from Dublin to the seaside resort of Tramore, take a stroll through the pretty lanes of Kilkenny, and see the city famous for its Irish crystal—Waterford. In Blarney, home of the fabled Stone of Eloquence, time to browse or buy irresistible Irish handicrafts and crystal. On your way to Killarney, stop for spectacular photo opportunities along the Ring of Kerry. You’ll travel to Limerick, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and the cosmopolitan seaside city of Galway. Drive along Donegal Bay, with its small fishing ports and hidden beaches to Derry. Continue to the north coast’s awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway—40,000 interlocking basalt columns that were formed by volcanic eruptions some 60 million years ago. An amazing sight!
Next, to Belfast, where the Titanic was built. You’ll board a ferry for an Irish Sea crossing to Cairnryan, then on to Glasgow. Your budget-minded travel through Ireland and Scotland delves into the lush and rugged country of Scotland with magical scenes such as the “Bonnie Banks” of Loch Lomond, wild landscapes of Rannoch Moor, Loch Ness, and Scotland’s famed whisky region. From the spectacular Cairngorms National Park to the beautiful Victorian resort of Pitlochry, and the home of golf, St. Andrews, you’ll cross the elegant Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh for royal Scottish history in the home of historic scientists, inventors, and novelists. Your value-minded tour of Ireland and Scotland is chock-full of priceless experiences, sights, and memories brave and true!
- OCCATS Group Cruise: Best of JapanNeeds location
OCCAT Group Cruise for Members only (Women 50+)
12 NIGHTS
May 14-May 26, 2025
Best of Japan
CELEBRITY MILLENNIUM
ROUNDTRIP FROM: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
VISITING: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Hakodate, Japan
Aomori, Japan
Busan, South Korea
Nagasaki, Japan
Kochi, Japan
Kyoto (Osaka), Japan
Kobe, Japan
Mt Fuji (Shimizu), Japan
Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Here is the link to the details of the cruise: https://docs.google.com/.../1OB1O0.../edit...
Group Pricing (based on double occupancy and includes taxes, fees, Wifi, Beverage package, and refundable deposit):
Veranda: $5814.28 ($2907.14 per person)
Ocean View: $4484.28 ($2242.14 per person)
Inside: $4065.86 ($2,032.93 per person)
Deposit: $900 per cabin
Note: Being part of this group gives you the best pricing on the base cruise with above perks. Only 10 cabins are reserved and limited to 20 people.Questions or want to book?
Contact Cindy Freeman cindy@freemanglobaljourneys.com or text her at 714-540-7508. Extra $100 off if booked Jan. 12-15, 2024.
See this link for more information: https://www.celebritycruises.com/itinerary-details/12-night-best-of-japan-cruise-from-tokyo-yokohama-japan?packageID=ML12I133&sDT=2025-05-14&cCD=CO&search=startDate:2025-05-01~2025-05-31