55+ WINTER CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER

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1 55+ WINTER CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER

2 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2016 HOTEL ORIENTATION TOUR 5:45 PM Please meet in the Lobby for a quick orientation tour of the hotel. Highlighted will be key locations for our events and points of interest. WINTER CELEBRATION PROGRAM NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 1, 2016 Thank you for joining us for what is sure to be another incredible Whistler Winter Celebration. Ready for an entertaining and action-packed few days? It s all fun and games here, with a wide variety of memorable activities in store. Nurture your creative side, learn new things, relax, move and groove all weekend long. With so many tours, tastings and hilarious hot tub adventures scheduled, we invite you to participate at your own pace. This is your Whistler experience. We hope you enjoy every moment. Let the celebration begin! Your hosts, Yasmin and Ira WELCOME RECEPTION 6:00-6:30 PM Let the good times roll! Enjoy a complimentary beverage and tasty hors d oeuvres as you meet other guests participating in our Whistler adventure. LOCATION: Frontenac Ballroom Foyer BUFFET DINNER 6:30-8:00 PM Join us for dinner as we kick off the Winter Celebration in grand Fairmont style. GAME SHOW: LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE! 8:00-9:00 PM Join us for this live and hilarious game show to see how well you can tell fact from fiction. ACTIVITY: GAMES AREA 8:00-10:00 PM Up for a little friendly competition? A selection of board games and playing cards will be available for your evening pleasure.

3 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 MORNING BUFFET BREAKFAST 7:00-9:00 AM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 AFTERNOON BUFFET LUNCH 12:00-1:30 PM PRESENTATION: WHISTLER- A TRAVEL THROUGH TIME 9:00-10:00 AM Whistler Museum will share Whistler s stories from fun loving pioneers, to the creation of Whistler Blackcomb and hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. FITNESS: STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN 9:00-10:00 AM The key to feeling better and living better is staying active! An energizing morning session with exercises that can easily be done at home. Chair fit options will also be shared. GAME SHOW: TRIVIA WITH A TWIST! 10:30-11:30 AM This entertaining hour with host Ira Pettle will test your trivia knowledge. CRAFT: TRADITIONAL CEDAR WREATH MAKING 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM* Make a traditional cedar wreath to either hang on your door, or use as a table centerpiece.*limited spaces available. WELLNESS: INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM* Hosted by: Robyn Ziebell, founder of Resolve 4 Life, a Whistler based company that supports the upliftment, empowerment and well-be-ing of others. Nourish your soul and connect to your inner BE-ing. Learn about the profound gifts of meditation, from supporting your health to creating a vibrant sense of joy in the moments of your life. Yoga mats and chairs will be available. *Limited spaces available. ACTIVITY: THE GOLDEN PADDLE TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT 1:30 PM START The Golden Paddle Table Tennis Award is up for grabs! Is it your turn to win? Sign ups start Monday night. PRESENTATION: WHISTLER S WILD SIDE 4:00-5:00 PM Join renowned local black bear researcher, Michael Allen, as he shares the stories from the summer and fall on Whistler s black bear and grizzly bear population. Hear the latest status on the adorable part-albino black bear cub that won everyone s heart this summer! PRESENTATION: HOLIDAY MAKEUP, STYLING TIPS AND TRENDS 4:00-5:00 PM Learn tips and tricks on looking effortlessly festive and fabulous this holiday season. PASTRY PICASSOS: FUN WITH GINGERBREAD 4:00-5:00 PM* The hotel s Pastry team will share its favourite Gingerbread recipe and provide tips on how to decorate your holiday cookies like a pro. You will end the class decorating a few treats of your own. *Limited spaces available.

4 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 EVENING BUFFET DINNER 6:00-7:30 PM Wear your Festive Cheer! If you have been looking for the perfect occasion to wear your Holiday Sweater, Reindeer Antlers, or Elf ears, this is it! Beverages will be available for purchase. ACTIVITY: GAMES AREA 7:30-10:00 PM Up for a little friendly competition? A selection of board games and playing cards will be available for your evening pleasure. ACTIVITY: HOT TUB SOCIAL 8:00-8:45 PM Join us for an evening of laughter, silly games and a soothing soak under starry skies. Hosted by the always entertaining, Ira Pettle. LOCATION: Health Club MOVIE NIGHT 8:00 PM The featured movie will be announced at our Monday night welcome dinner. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 MORNING BUFFET BREAKFAST 7:00-9:00 AM GLUU PRESENTATION: TRAVELS WITH TECHNOLOGY 9:00-10:00 AM Technology makes a great travel companion. Gluu s Travelling with Technology classes sell-out every time they re offered. In this free lecture based on Gluu s popular class, Linda Fawcus, founder and CEO of Gluu Technology Society will share her tips on how to use technology when you travel. You will also get Gluu s Best of Lists containing top websites, apps and devices to help you find deals, explore your destination and stay safe and connected while away from home (and avoid expensive cellular data charges!). No devices are required at this lecturestyle event. WALKING TOUR: SECRETS OF THE CHATEAU 9:00-10:00 AM Go behind the scenes for an insider s look at the workings of one of Canada s great resort hotels. MEETING LOCATION: Hotel Lobby WALKING TOUR: VISIT THE AUDAIN ART MUSEUM 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Showcasing historical and contemporary Canadian artists including Emily Carr, this stunning architectural center nestled among Whistler s towering evergreens is a gem waiting to be discovered. $10 Supplement. Please see Yasmin on Tuesday evening between 6:00-8:00 p.m. to arrange payment. LOCATION: Meet in the hotel lobby dressed for the outdoors PRESENTATION: POWERFUL SECRETS TO POSITIVE THINKING 10:30-12:00 PM Hosted by: Robyn Ziebell An uplifting workshop with the always inspiring Robyn Ziebell. Learn to empower yourself by applying the art of positive psychology. You ll leave this workshop with practical strategies to transform your mindset, boost happiness, and break the cycle of negative rumination.

5 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 CONTINUED PRESENTATION: HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH GLUU - TRAVELING WITH YOUR ipad AND iphone 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM* There are so many ways ipads and iphones can enhance your travel experiences - especially when they are set up correctly. Gluu coaches will help you to: set-up your ipad and/or iphone for travel learn what to do in case of theft keep up with news and events from home stay secure using WiFi make free voice and video calls use Photos to keep track of your travels After the class, coaches will send you class notes by for easy practice at home. Don t forget to bring your device! *Limited spaces available. BUFFET LUNCH 12:00-1:30 PM DEMONSTRATION: HOLIDAY MIXOLOGY 3:30-4:30 PM Enjoy a glass of festive mulled wine while our mixology masters share the latest beverage trends and some tips to prepare you for your holiday celebrations. ART CLASS: ZEN WITH A PEN 3:30-4:30 PM* It s been said, anything is possible, one stroke at a time. Discover how you can introduce more focus, mindfulness and relaxation into your daily life with a pen and paper. This easy to learn, structured drawing method harmoniously blends patterns together. Our class project will be to design a holiday card. *Limited spaces available. DANCE CLASS: SWING INTO THE HOLIDAYS 3:30-4:30 PM Add something new to your dance card repertoire with this twist on traditional swing style dance. Dance partners are not required. LOCATION: Macdonald Ballroom C WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 EVENING SNOWGLOBE PHOTO BOOTH 6:15-7:00 PM Capture your holiday memories in the photo booth. RECEPTION 6:15-7:00 PM It s time to celebrate your final night in Whistler! Sip on a complimentary festive beverage, nibble on tasty treats from the hotel s culinary team, and enjoy holiday caroling from the Whistler Singers. SUGAR PLUM BALL 7:00-9:15 PM Tonight s unforgettable event will include a formal dinner complete with live entertainment from Whistler s local dance troupe, The Vibe, and a dance hosted by Ira Pettle. Beverages available for purchase. THE AFTER PARTY 9:30-10:30 PM Back by popular demand, Joke Night continues! Come prepared to share your favourite giggle (maximum 2 minute time limit per joke or funny story). For those that enjoy singing, a sing along will close the evening. Beverages available for purchase. MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016 BUFFET BREAKFAST 7:00-9:00 AM* LOCATION: The Wildflower Restaurant *Please have bags packed and ready for the Bellmen to collect from inside your room at 7:45 am. LET US BE GRATEFUL TO THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE US HAPPY; THEY ARE THE CHARMING GARDENERS WHO MAKE OUR SOULS BLOSSOM. Marcel Proust

6 WE NEED OLD FRIENDS TO HELP US GROW OLD AND NEW FRIENDS TO HELP US STAY YOUNG. -Letty Cottin Pogrebin OPTIONAL LEISURE ACTIVITIES: FAIRMONT YOGA CLASSES Yoga classes are available for all Fairmont hotel guests as one of the many resort fee privileges. Sessions are offered twice daily and yoga mats are provided. Morning: 7:00-8:00 AM Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 PM LOCATION: The Yoga Studio - Room 353 on the 3rd floor EXPLORE WHISTLER VILLAGE Whistler s pedestrian-only pathways offer the ideal way to explore the Village at your leisure. For maps and details, visit the Concierge Desk in the lobby. SHUTTLE: Operating on a continual loop throughout the day, the Fairmont Guest Shuttle travels through Whistler Village. Please visit Guest Services in the lobby for assistance. SCANDINAVE SPA Experience the essence of hydrotherapy through sauna, steam bath, thermal and Nordic waterfalls, hot baths, cold plunges, solariums and an outdoor fireplace. Fees are not included in the Winter Celebration package. LOCATION: Transportation arrangements are required. Please see Guest Services for assistance. SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOU! PORTOBELLO, THE MALLARD LOUNGE & THE WILDFLOWER For additional dining options, relax in the slopeside Wildflower dining room or fireside in The Mallard Lounge, both located on the main lobby level. Located in the lower lobby of hotel, Portobello s hip, casual setting serves up deli-style menus and delicious coffees. DISCOUNT: 15% on food and beverage for Winter Celebration guests VIDA SPA Indulge in a pampering spa treatment at the on-site Vida Spa. Holistic services include massage, wraps and pedicures. Located on the lobby level. Spa treatment fees are not included in the Winter Celebration package. Vida has extended the following discounts to Winter Celebration guests: $40 off of 60 minute or 90 minute Facial and Massages (excluding RMT) 20% off Manicures and Pedicures (excluding De-stress Treatments) OPEN COUNTRY Open Country s clothing boutique specializes in head to toe dressing, featuring brands from around the world. Located across from The Mallard. DISCOUNT: 10% for Winter Celebration guests MOUNTAIN GALLERIES Mountain Galleries presents a vibrant collection of art celebrating Canadian artists in the mediums of oil, watercolor, glass, metal, ceramic and more. Located on the lower lobby level. DISCOUNT: 10% for Winter Celebration guests KEIR FINE JEWELLERY Keir Fine Jewellery is celebrating over 20 years of making Whistler and the world sparkle a little brighter! Keir uses Canadian diamonds and seeks out the unusual from around the world. Located on the lower lobby level. DISCOUNT: 10% for Winter Celebration guests Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler Mike Crane

7 WHISTLER A DESTINATION UNLIKE ANYWHERE ELSE When it comes to unforgettable destinations for business and pleasure, Fairmont Chateau Whistler delivers an unparallelled experience. Summer, winter, spring and fall, the best of Whistler s alpine adventures are right at your doorstep. From guided excursions that treat you to Whistler s hidden gems to the on-site spa, award-winning golf and AAA/CAA Four Diamond dining, only Fairmont can offer Whistler s most complete luxury mountain resort experience. We hope you enjoy this year s 55+ Winter Celebration and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Join us for our 55+ Spring Celebration: April 10-13, 2017 Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Boulevard Whistler, British Columbia Canada V0N 1B4 T F fairmont.com/whistler Facebook: FairmontChateauWhistler For reservations contact: or visit fairmont.com