The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP is participating in a one-day trip Thursday, March 4, to see a flower show in Portland.

After lunch at Governor’s Restaurant, the group will go on a guided tour of Special Exhibits at the Portland Museum of Art or spend an afternoon shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop and Michael’s.

There will be a 7:30 a.m. departure from Oxford – Ames parking lot – for Scarborough Downs and the People, Places & Plants 2004 Spring Flower & Garden Show.

Participants will depart the show at noon for lunch at Governor’s Restaurant.

After lunch, members of the group may choose to shop or enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit An Artful Bouquet of Flowers and also the fully restored federal-era building, The McLellan House, both at the Portland Museum of Art.

Participants will depart at 4 p.m. and return to Oxford about 5 p.m. For reservations call Walter or Henrietta Taft at 743-6722.

The price is $49 and includes Cyr coach, admission to the flower show, lunch and admission to the museum. The price is $43 for those not going to the museum. Non AARP members add $2. Mail check to: Walter Taft, 1024 Gore Road, Otisfield, ME 04270

Seats are assigned in order of reservation check.