1. Registration and Check-In
CELS, a program provider for Elderhostel registration is between 4:00 - 4:30 and introductions at 5:30pm on the first day of the program, read the announcement board in the lobby for location. Your room will not be available until 3:30. Let the desk know you are with CELS, a program provider for Elderhostel when you stop to get your keys before coming to our 4:30 Elderhostel registration. At our registration you will be given a CELS packet with the weeks schedule, participation list, special events and a smile. Dinner is at 6:00 PM with orientation following dinner. Please bring your CELS packet, reading glasses and pen/pencil to dinner. |
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2. Address where you will stay
Mammoth Lakes Holiday Inn
www.holidayatmammoth.com
3236 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93456 |
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3. Telephones
Mammoth Lakes Holiday Inn: (760) 924-1234. Please give family/friends and house sitters this number to reach you in case of an emergency.
CELS Office: (760) 776-8874 Monday thru Friday |
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4. Lodging
Each room has cable TV and pay-per-view movies, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, iron/board, refrigerator, 2 queen beds (king upon request), phone, data port and private bath. During your open time you have use of the hotel’s heated indoor pool, spa, exercise room, lounge, gift shop, computer center and laundry. The golf course is only 2 miles away. The shopping is a short walk as is the Visitors Center. |
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5. Meals
All meals will be provided at nearby restaurants or on field trips (if included). |
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6. Requesting a Roommate
When there are participants requesting a roommate, each two people (of the same sex) will be assigned to one room (having two beds). Important: If you originally requested to be assigned a roommate, and then change to request a Single room on your All Programs Document (which you send to us), you must contact Elderhostel Boston to arrange for payment of the single room supplement. |
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7. Early Arrivals and Late Departures
Mammoth Lakes Holiday Inn offers early arrivals and late departures. Call the inn directly to make these reservations at 1-888-465-4329. We cannot make these reservations for you. Be sure to identify yourself as a CELS, program provider for Elderhostel participant. |
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8. Transportation
Transportation to the site is the responsibility of the participant . Car rentals are available at the Reno Airport which is the closest airport. It is approximately 165 miles from Mammoth. Let us know if you are willing to car pool, pick someone up from the airport or need a ride, we will try to match you. Renting a car is by far cheaper than a commercial shuttle ($200+). |
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9. Clothing and Equipment
Comfort is the keynote for all activities. Check with www.weather.com for current conditions. Elevation is at 9,000 feet and the evenings are cool. Casual clothing, layered for changes of temperature. |
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10. Health, Information & Release Forms
Returning the All Programs Document found on this website does not enroll
you in any of our programs! Please do not send this form unless you have
confirmation from Elderhostel Headquarters in Boston of your enrollment.
Once you are enrolled, please print and fill out the All Programs Document completely (both pages) and return
IMMEDIATELY to us. MOST IMPORTANT, we need this information for nametags,
hotel and room assignments and transportation requirements, which are done
weeks before a program. Elderhostel Headquarters has a new security
policy that prevents us from printing your city on the nametags and
participation lists. |
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11. Directions to Mammoth Lakes Holiday Inn
By car take 395 to the 203 into the town of Mammoth Lakes. The hotel is located about 1/4 mile past the Visitors Center on the right, behind the Chevron Station. If you arrive early just drive around to get familiar with the town and stop by the Visitors Center on Hwy 203 on your right near the Old Mammoth Road, it is worth the stop. |
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12. Supply Lists for Special Courses
Some of our programs have additions supply lists/equipment/forms needed.
Click here if you are registered for our Forest Service |
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13. Important miscellaneous information
Please, please, please don’t be a no-show. Help CELS and your fellow particpants. If you must cancel your enrollment, please give us as much time as possible to notify people who might be on the wait list and need to arrive from another state. Call the Boston Elderhostel office promptly, and if it is less than a weeks notice, also call us at (760) 776-8874. On the day of the program call the resort 760-924-1234 and leave a message for the CELS Coordinators so they don’t keep waiting for you. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
For questions regarding your registration, enrollment status, or program payments, please contact Elderhostel Registration at (877) 426-8056.
If you have any questions about any other aspect of this program please contact us at CELS Center for Extended Learning for Seniors. (760) 776-8874.
Again, we welcome you to Mammoth Lakes. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. When calling please leave a detailed message if we are not in the office so we have the needed information when we return your call. Speak & spell your name & phone number slowly and clearly. Remember to include program number, site location, date in question, your address and phone number and your question.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!!! |
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