On November 18, OPAL went to New York City, the highlight trip of the year.  Radio City Music Hall is famous for its unique pipe organs and of course, the Rockettes!
In October OPALs toured the Washington National Cathedral in all of its splendor.  The glorious rose windows, the catacombs and Woodrow Wilson's tomb were highlights of this trip.  A particularly memorable treat was seeing the Luther Window.
	On October 13 and 15, OPAL sponsored 55 ALIVE.   This AARP program helps older motorists improve driving skills, prevent car crashes, and avoid traffic violations.
On May 20 1998, OPAL and friends went on a picnic at Green Spring Gardens Park in Alexandria, Virginia. The guided tour of the grounds was interesting and informative.
	OPAL and friends attended the West End Dinner Theatre's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers on Sunday, May 3, 1998.
In March, OPAL and friends took a Metro train (subway) into downtown Arlington, Virginia USA to visit the Newseum, an interactive museum of news.