Events at Generations LDS Bookstore - Bringing LDS Songwriters, musicians and other events to Canada

Generations Bookstore Events

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Concerts!

We are considering:

Jason Deere & the Nashville Tribute Band

- ask about it ....

Concerts we've done:

Michael McLean was in EDMONTON - April 10, 2010

Marvin Goldstein

Michael & Jeff McLean

Greg Simpson

Jericho Road

Jericho Road Encore & Cherie Call

Michael McLean for the ARK

Inspirational Music by Sounds of Zion

Kirby Heyborne

Sam Payne

Michael McLean again by popular request

BYU Symphony Band (we just helped)

Thank-you for supporting these kinds of events.

As long as you support them, we'll continue to bring them to Edmonton.

It's important to remember that each successful concert yields another concert.

It is impossible for us to bring your 'favorite' performer, the one you REALLY want,

the one you say you'll come out to see - if we haven't had support for the previous one.

So TRUST us. We'll bring the BEST. Even if you don't know them (who does?)

- come out and do your part to keep Edmonton a viable destination

for Latter-day Saint entertainment.

Bringing it HOME!

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Women's Nite Out

* * * SAVE the DATE * * *

We have a Women's Nite Out Event Every General Conference Saturday!

Plan for it!

Who? - You, and your Sisters and your Mothers and your Girlfriends

What? - Our semi annual Women's Nite Out

Where? - Generations LDS Bookstore - of course

When? - 6:00 Sharp (after he goes to the Priesthood Session of General Conference)

Why? - because its so much FUN!

- and because we have are having a FABULOUS SALE - Too Many items to list

- and because we have gifts for everyone,

- and because we have many door prizes, (drawn every 20 minutes)

- and because we have a special musical performance

- and because we have refreshments,

- and because we are offering double points after 4:00 and all day for online orders,

- and because we have lots of Great NEW stuff to See and Touch

- and because you can enter to win our Grand Prize

- and because at Generations, you're among Friends!

What a Great way to spend a girls nite out!

ATTENTION: If you do NOT Live in Edmonton, and cannot make it to the store --

ALL SPECIAL PRICING GOOD for Online Orders ALL DAY SATURDAY,

as long as In-Store Quantities last!

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Lands of the Book of Mormon Trip

Visit the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan, Mexico

We have returned from our latest trip - 2011 and are not currently planning our next trip yet. If you are interested in a future trip - let us know.

--What you will see and do--

Travel the ancient lands of the Book of Mormon and
learn from the Sacred Legacy of Mesoamerica.

- Climb to the top of a temple and experience acoustics unlike anything you've ever heard in North America. (Mosiah 2:7)

- Walk through the jungles that an ancient people walked through.

- Step into a cave as large as a gymnasium, but which remains almost invisible from the outside; a cave that could secretly house many people or store hundreds of sacred records. (Ether 13:13-22, Mormon 1:3, 4; 2:17)

- See the remnants of a unique road system (sac-be) not unlike the roads which would have connected huge cities thousands of years ago. (Alma 17:1)

- See large stones (stelae) with engravings on them telling the stories of former inhabitants. (Omni 1:20, 21)

- See the ruins of huge cities populated by thousands of people which were suddenly abandoned or destroyed - tradition dictates, by civil war.

- See the hauntingly familiar remains of sacred edifices and symbols of a people who believed in the same things we believe in.

- And Do It All in the company of other Latter-day Saints from Alberta.

--Our Tour Guide--

Our tour guide is a Latter-day Saint from Cancun who has been conducting LDS tours for over twenty years, Helaman Petlacalco.

Helaman is strong and active in the Church and has a strong testimony of the restored gospel. It is impossible not to catch the fire of his passion. He is an honorable man, in whom we have much confidence. He is fluent in English and French as well as Spanish. He also speaks Italian and German. We could also be with a couple of his brothers on this trip. Equally excellent men.

--Archaeological Sites we will be visiting--

Tours are arranged on a Tour Day - Off Day Basis for your Relaxation

1st Day: We will visit the ancient jungle city of Coba, which was once populated by an estimated 100,00 people. Climbing the 120 stairs to the top of the Grand Pyramid at Cobe is well worth the effort. Standing here one can see over the jungle canopy for miles, unexcavated temple mounds peeking above the trees. As many as fifty sacbes (ancient roads) led into this huge Mayan city center, one of them over 62 miles long -- the longest in the Mayan world. We will have lunch in Coba town, then travel to the ancient walled coastal Temple site of Tulum. Tulum is the most visited archaeological site in the Yucatan, and is the only one right on the coast, with the beautiful Caribbean as the backdrop. It is full of images familiar to many latter-day saints: the Descending God, the Feathered Serpent, the All-Seeing Eye, and many other treasures.

2nd Day: Most of our day will be spent in Chitchen Itza, viewing parts of it that most tour groups rarely have time to visit. Chichen Itza is the most famous of all Yucatan Mayan ruins. It is also the most reconstructed site. Many places in this ancient city are of particular interest to Latter-day Saints, like the Temple of the Bearded God, the huge ball court, the Temple of "His Face Shone Like the Sun", the Observatory, a carving of a horse and rider, and baptismal fonts. We will eat lunch in Chitchen Itza town, and will end our day with a trip to a huge Cenote - underground fresh water lake/river. If you enjoy swimming, bring your swim suit. Its pretty neat.

3rd Day: Our last tour day we visit Ek Balaam, home to remarkably well-preserved Mayan ruins with unbelievably intact carvings, the best we have seen. Ek Balaam is the newest site opened to the public, and being a little off the beaten tract is rarely visited. In fact, often times we are the only tour group at the site. Half way up the main temple, and definitely worth the climb, is a remarkable painting of dark skinned men and light skinned men. The site has many other images and buildings of particular interest to Latter-day Saints. We will stop in the Mayan city of Valladolid for lunch and to visit a museum and some spectacular murals, which are by themselves worth the drive. We will also be making a stop at a modern Mayan Church in Tulum town.

--A Paradise of unimaginable beauty--

The region surrounding our beach resort is rich in natural and cultural treasures. The Yucatan coastline boasts of lucid waters and white sand beaches, as well as eco-treasures such as Xel-ha (pronounced Shell-Hah). Many travelers become acquainted with these areas venturing out on day trips.

Minutes from our hotel is Xcaret (pronounced Ish-car-et), an ecological and archaeological theme park that is one of the area's most popular tourist attractions. Xel-Ha is an eco-park which attracts throngs of snorkelers and divers with its warm waters and brilliant fish. The beautiful, calm cove is a perfect place for a first snorkelling experience. Xel-ha also offers dolphin swims. Neither of these destinations are on our itinerary, but you have a few free days to explore, play or relax.

--Play, Shop & Feel some Mexican Culture--

Playa del Carmen is a quaint Mexican village grown up. It provides that rare combination of simplicity (in the form of a town that can be crossed on foot), and variety. It is this cosmopolitan counterculture that makes Playa fun. Shopping on Playa's 5th Avenue is a fun experience. Bartering, we are told, is Mexico's favorite sport, and they take it very seriously. Don't expect to pay the same price for anything two days in a row. Shopping is an adventure all on its own.

The towns of Akumal and Tulum, are both very close to our resort. They don't have the boomtown feel of Playa del Carmen, but are good places to shop and enjoy Mexican flavour. We will be attending church with the Tulum Branch on Sunday morning.

Valladolid (pronounced bye-ah-doh-lid) is a small pleasant colonial city. The people are friendly and life is easy. There is a large Franciscan monastery built in the early 1600's which is open to view, and the city boasts of Beautiful Murals. They are a definite MUST SEE. We will be stopping by Valladolid on the way back from one of our excursions.

--Enjoy extraordinary comfort and convenience--

In the ancient language of the Mayan, Akumal translates as "the place of turtles". Here you will be surrounded by nature. Spend your day walking the 1 km white sand beach, relaxing by the pool or join in some of the daily activities. We will be staying at the Akumal Beach Resort, about 1/2 an hour north of Tulum and about a half hour south of the Mexican town of Playa del Carmen.

This resort has 3 restaurants, snack bar, pool, 2 tennis courts, and several other recreational facilities available

Our accommodation will be in the "superior ocean front" rooms with air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, telephone, balcony or patio, and an in-room safe. The hotel has internet service, and a full internet cafe is available very close by.

"All Inclusive" includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks, daily activities and nightly entertainment, as well as non-motorized water sports such as snorkeling and kayaking.

We will be traveling to the tour sites in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, and accompanied everywhere on tour days by an English speaking LDS tour guide.

--The cost? (at this point - estimated only)--

Based on previous years' experience, it is estimated that the cost will be around $2500.00 per person (based on double occupancy - 1 week)

and includes:

*Airfare there and back, from Edmonton

* All taxes are included - no surprises

*Transportation to and from our Hotel Resort on the Mayan Riviera ( approx. 1 1/2 hours from Cancun.)

*All Inclusive Accommodations at the Akumal Beach Resort in a "superior ocean front" room (all meals while on resort, continuous snack bar, all water sports, use of all resort facilities, nightly entertainment etc)

*Transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle to and from all Archaeological sites, Entrance fees to all sites, meals in restaurants while on tour days, and private English speaking LDS tour guide accompanying us to all sites. The schedule is completely ours, and not dependent on anything other than our own convenience.

* Price does NOT include any gratuities you choose to pay on or off the resort - keeping in mind that Mexico is a 'tipping' country. It is appropriate to tip the bus drivers, and often the tour guide at the end of the tour. While a minimum gratuity is included in the 'all-inclusiveness' of the resort, it is common to tip staff privately at the end of one's stay.

* Price does also NOT include optional travel and medical insurance. We highly recommend buying insurance, and if you do not already have your own package, there is an excellent one offered through our travel agent. It is also good to know that Visa and / or Mastercard. also offer excellent insurance packages. You may want to look into your contract.

* There may also be a minimum additional cost to rent snorkle equipment at the resort. ie: $5.00.

A 2nd week option is available for those who want some extra R&R. The cost will be for resort only, as all tours will take place in the first week.

--Additional costs to consider--

*Personal spending money for shopping, and tipping (while off resort and away from group outings)

*Personal health insurance -- RECOMMENDED. Our travel agent offers an excellent insurance package that we have always taken advantage of. Or you can arrange your own.

--What you will need--

* Sunscreen

*Summer clothes, good comfortable walking shoes

* Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen

*Canadian passport

* Did we mention Sunscreen?

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*Initial deposit due at time of registration to hold your spot is $500.00 per person

* Dates and Prices will be confirmed in July. At that time you will confirm your place. Deposit is refundable up till that point. Once each individual has confirmed, we will book the group into the resort. After that if we have not reached our max, spots will be available on an individual basis until the resort issues a "stop-sale".

*2nd deposit due on or before Aug. 1 of $1000.00 per person

*3rd payment (final payment for 1 week trip) of $1000.00 due on or before Oct. 1

*Final payment for 2nd week trip, due on or before Nov. 1

Trip is completely accompanied.

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