People of all ages are invited to join Hamilton-Gibson on Saturday, Dec. 17 for a one-day trip to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada.

This trip is open to adults and to children accompanied by adults. All must have valid passports.

Reservations and payment will be accepted on a first-come basis now until next Friday, Oct. 28. 

“By taking advantage of group rates, we are able to keep the cost reasonably low while supporting Hamilton-Gibson’s ongoing educational and cultural outreach mission,” said Bev Dochstader, Hamilton-Gibson Productions operations coordinator.

“The cost is a bargain at $149 per person. Included in that price are round trip bus fare and a reserved seat in the Festival Theatre to see the live, professional theatrical production of Irving Berlin’s musical ‘White Christmas’ on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. and the opportunity to spend time in the historic village’s fine shops and restaurants,” Dochstader said.

In “White Christmas,” two soldiers from a USO song-and-dance team fall for two sisters in another act. Together, they put on a show to save a Vermont inn.

“I love the movie and am looking forward to seeing the show on stage,” said Dochstader. “You can’t help but fall in love with the characters, the dancing and, of course, the singing, especially since the title song is Berlin’s most famous.

“What I enjoy about going to the Shaw Festival is visiting and shopping in the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, seeing a quality play and sharing the experience with others,” Dochstader said.

Meals are not included. There will be time for meals and shopping. Hearing devices are provided free for those who request them.

Seats are limited to 45 people. Benedict’s Bus Service will leave from the Whitneyville terminal in the morning and return that night. Arrangements can be made for other boarding locations, such as in Mansfield, Pa., Tioga Junction, Pa., Painted Post, N.Y. and others en route to Canada and on the way back to Whitneyville.

For more information about the HG trip or to request that a reservation form be emailed or mailed directly to those interested, call 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com. Pay for tickets at hgp.booktix.com or bring or mail a check to Hamilton-Gibson Productions at 29 Water Street, Wellsboro PA 16901. To learn more about the Shaw Festival, visit www.shawfest.com.