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25 www.pdop.org Basic Butchering 101! Wednesday, Feb 19, 7:00-9:00P Come to Cheney Mansion and meet the team from Carnivore Oak Park for a lesson in basic butchering. Learn about carving a turkey or chicken, cutting up a whole chicken, de-boning, butterflying and understanding different cuts of meat, poultry and fish. You will be able to taste samplings of products expertly and simply prepared by you and the experts from Carnivore. Bring along a beverage to sip and enjoy while tasting. Ages 21+ Res Fee: $50 - Fee: $67 Supervisor: Susan Crane Tasting Bubbles! ursday, Feb 20, 7:00-9:00P e French have been protecting their Champagnes for decades. Do they have good reason? Put them to the test against a sampling of California Sparkling, a bottle of Cava from Spain and a bottle of Prosecco from Italy. Light appetizers will be served with your tastings to bring out the flavors of each. en you decide who really knows their bubbles! Ages 21+ Res Fee: $50 - Fee: $67 Supervisor: Susan Crane A "Green" Wine Tasting ursday, Mar 12, 7:00-9:00P Spend the evening at Cheney Mansion learning about and tasting organic wine, biodynamic wines and wines from sustainable vineyards and wineries. Understand and taste the difference between an organic wine and one from a sustainable vineyard as compared to a traditional vineyard. Can you taste the difference? Light appetizers from local farms will be provided in keeping with our "green" theme. Ages 21+ Res Fee: $50 - Fee: $67 Supervisor: Susan Crane Mystery at the Mansion – Best Laid Plans, an old-time Hollywood Whodunit! Friday, Mar 13, 7:00-10:00P Come to the quintessential whodunit thriller at the estate of Sir Warren Peace and get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget. With a killer crowd of people just waiting for murder to arrive on the scene, this night will keep everyone looking over their shoulders and guessing who the next victim will be! Bribe suspects for clues and gather information to uncover the unhinged guest who is whacking all the invitees. Just be careful, because you could be next! Dress your best in evening wear and suits—this is a refined party, aer all. Dinner and 2 drink tickets per person are included. Ages 21+ Individual: Res Fee $65 - Fee $85 Pair: Res Fee $120 - Fee $140 Supervisor: Susan Crane Tequila Tasting! ursday, Jan 30, 7:00-9:00P Cheney Mansion and representatives from Maya Del Sol in Oak Park invite you to experience the variety and depth of tasting tequila. You will learn there are differences between mezcal and tequila and how the flavors and process of distilling differ, as well as how important aging is to the taste differences in tequila. Light appetizers and palette cleansers will be served that pair well with your tastes! Ages 21+ Res Fee: $50 - Fee: $67 Supervisor: Susan Crane Adult Tastes on Tap Friday, Jan 31, 7:00-9:00P Get a flavor for what the Park District has "on tap" for adults of all ages. Treat yourself as we sample some of our upcoming popular SPRING programs! THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT – limited tickets available, purchase in advance recommended. Raffle Prizes include: • Year Pool/Rink Pass for 2020 • One-month Unlimited Fitness Pass • FLW Race Entry • Free Party – Party a la carte (for up to 12 guests) • Private Dance Lesson • More raffles at the event • And much more!!! Ages 21+ $7 (Pre-Registration) - $10 (At-the-door) Supervisor: Susan Crane Chocolate and Botany ursday, Feb 13, 7:00-8:30P Have you ever wondered what makes different types of chocolate taste unique or how cocoa is grown? Join us for this fun lecture on the plants that make chocolate so unique. Learn about different styles of chocolate and sample a few varieties while you enjoy a glass of wine. Ages 21+ Res Fee: $20 - Fee: $25 Supervisor: Leah Pryor Wine, Dine and Dance! Friday, Feb 14, 7:00-10:00P Step out this Valentine's Day to Cheney Mansion for an evening of dining and dancing with your special Valentine! Dinner and cocktails will be provided followed by lively dancing with your partner guided by Park District Dance instructors and a DJ spinning you through the evening! No dance experience is necessary. Registration for two includes dinner, dancing and two drink tickets per person. Ages 21+ Res Fee: $100 (per pair) - Fee: $120 (per pair) Supervisor: Susan Crane Programs & Events for Adults 21+ D o y o u s u f f e r f r o m FOMO ? (FEAR OF MISSING OUT) Register early to secure your spot and make sure your activity choice isn't cancelled due to low enrollment. special interest & events