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Guest Program
See this table for what’s included in the Complete Full and Base Registrations.

Guest Welcome Reception
Sunday, February 24, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Join up with other new or seasoned Exchange guest attendees. Light refreshments will be served and a representative from the Omaha Convention and Visitor's Bureau will be on hand to give you information on things to do when free time exists.

“Sirens at the Loft” Spa Day in the Old Market
Sunday, February 24, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
At “Sirens at the Loft,” staff counsels clients to develop a look reflective of individual goals and lifestyles—a true “what you see is what you get” sort of mentality.
Your registration includes a credit of $65 to apply toward a spa treatment of your choice. You’ll receive a brochure with treatment descriptions and prices to make appointments before you arrive.

Before or after your spa, take a walk of the Old Market. The Old Market Omaha is a premier arts and entertainment district featuring fine dining, shopping and upscale night life. Located in downtown Omaha, it is close to several nearby attractions including Durham Western Heritage Museum, Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, and more. Unique shops, boutiques, pubs and more than 30 area restaurants and distinctive entertainment define this historic neighborhood.

GEAPS’ registered guests will receive a discount card that can be used at participating Old Market shops and restaurants offering you discounts and freebies on a host of treats and trinkets. The discount card can be used throughout your Exchange 2008 stay in Omaha.

Guest Tour — Observe Omaha: Museums and More
Monday, February 25, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Monday is “design your own tour” day. You’ll be able to choose from various points of interest in Omaha. Explore the zoo or discover one of the many museums. The group will gather at one location to grab lunch together and then it’s off to another interesting site. You’ll get to choose from…

• The Henry Doorly Zoo has evolved from the small Riverview Park zoo, established in 1894, into a world class tourist attraction and a leader in environmental education. The Scott Aquarium and Lied Jungle, Desert Dome, Kingdoms of the Night, Hubbard Gorilla Valley and Hubbard Orangutan Forest provide immersive environments that display animals in their natural habitats.

• The Durham Western Heritage Museum offers unique, hands-on learning for people of all ages. Explore Omaha’s history, discover something new in our temporary exhibits and remember the past through our special collections.

• In formation since 1931, Joslyn Art Museum’s collection now contains more than 11,000 works of art from all over the world, antiquity to the present, with a concentration on 19th and 20th century European and American art. The Joslyn is renowned for its collection of art of the American West.

Continental Breakfast
Tuesday, February 26, 8:00 – 9:00 am
Kick off the final day of the Exchange with all of the friends you have met. You can plan your day’s activities over a full breakfast buffet and then head out to the cooking school event or for a morning of site seeing, some rest and relaxation, or whatever you choose.

Shopping Optional
Classy Gourmet Cooking School and Westroads Mall
Tuesday, February 26, 9:15 am – 3:00 pm
The Classy Gourmet is Omaha’s premier Culinary Arts Center. Our Cooking School offers an extraordinary diversity of subjects and caters to every skill level from the novice to the connoisseur. Our guest chefs are enthusiastic about food, wine and the sharing of their knowledge with you, the student. Learn by doing and then sit down with your new friends to enjoy the fruits of your labor with a beautifully presented treat. You will leave with copies of our exceptional recipes and the confidence to prepare them on your own.

When you are not at the cooking school, you can take some time to browse the shops at the Westroads Mall. This mall is a short distance from the cooking school and transportation will be provided. Depending on the number of people who attend, while one group is cooking, the other will be shopping and vice versa.

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