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June 2019
Gambling, Grub and Prison!
Join us for a fascinating day out to Joliet. Our first stop will be your choice of 2 hours of gambling at Harrah’s Casino or explore the Joliet Museum which includes an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people. Then we will visit the Route 66 Diner for our “final meal” of monte cristo sandwich, Route 66 cheeseburger or walleye sandwich
Live Harness Racing & Dinner at Hawthorne Racecourse
Built in 1891, Hawthorne Race Course is rich in sports history and the oldest continually run family-owned racetrack in North America. In 2009 the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for 65 thoroughbred racetracks in North America.
July 2019
Chicago Lakeside Tour via Tall Ships and Navy Pier
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 8:30am - 5:00pm AGES: ACTIVE ADULTS Fee: $89/$94 Location: Depart F&RC - Lobby for Joliet, IL Leave the hustle and bustle behind and enjoy a leisurely skyline sail aboard Chicago’s official Tall Ship. The crew explores Chicago’s architectural majesty while sailing across Chicago’s beautiful lakefront skyline. To learn about the people, plans and persistence that shaped Chicago’s most famous sights, join us on the main deck. From the historical maritime roots to modern science and technology, delight in the…
Tempel Farms Lippizan – Behind the Scenes Barn Tour and Lynfred Winery
FRIDAY, JULY 19 9:00am - 4:30pm AGES: ACTIVE ADULTS Fee: $86/$91 Location: Depart F&RC - Lobby for Tempel Lippizan Farm Join us for an exciting behind the scenes tour of the famous Tempel Lippizans, where we will get up close and personal with these beautiful horses and learn all about this breed of horses and Spanish Riding dating back to the 1500’s. The tour ends with observation of a daily training session and questions with the trainers and riders. We…
Brewers vs Cubs at Miller Park
Head on up to Miller Park to watch and cheer on a great rivalry
Summer Concert in the Park: Rosie & The Rivets
Rosie & The Rivets perform the best danceable music of the 1950’s and early 1960’s along with some current hits with a retro twist.
August 2019
Summer Concert in the Park: SM6
Good-time family band SM6 is George, Isabel, Adam, Emily, Eliana and Jack, a tight-knit group of siblings who put out high-energy songs with catchy melodies, ear-pleasing harmonies, dance-worthy rhythms and relatable lyrics that celebrate their love of spreading joy through music.
Milwaukee Historic Tour & Lunch
Our step-on guide from Historic Milwaukee will give a highlights tour covering the central business district: Milwaukee Art Museum, City Hall and the new Northwestern Mutual building, along with a number of other significant commercial buildings. Then we travel to the East Side of town to view the residential mansions and modern apartments. Our last stop is in the Historic Third Ward where we will have lunch at the Wicked Hop for taco bar buffet, including a soft drink.
Outdoor Game Night
Have you ever wanted to learn or were you curious as to what the following games entail: frisbee golf, pickleball, spike ball or badminton? Whether you know how to play or want to learn, come to our Outdoor Game Night and we will have instructors lead you through the rules and instructions of these games.
Untouchable Tour and Hard Rock Café
Come join us on a guided tour where guides dress in character to present an accurate account of mobster activities during the 1920’s/1930’s.
