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Programs & Events for Adults 21+
Cheney Grounds are open to the public noting social distancing guidlines by
the health department. Interior tours of Cheney Mansion are available by
appointment at 708-725-2500.
special interest & events
Cheney Mansion
at-a-Glance
Sep 13 Sweet Goodness (Breads)
Sep 15 Beer University (Oktoberfest)
Sep 22 Cider and Botany
Oct 1 Cheese Making
Oct 2 Cheney Mansion Hauntings
Oct 9 Virtual Wine Tasting
Oct 11 Sweet Goodness (Cake Decorating)
Oct 13 Beer University (British Isles)
Oct 23 Murder Mystery Zoom Party!
Nov 5 Fall Tablescapes
Nov 15 Holiday Baking
Nov 17 Beer University (America)
Dec 8 Green Gifting Workshop
Dec 15 Beer University (Belgium)
Sweet Goodness at Cheney
Sundays, 12:00-3:00P
Sep 13 (Breads at Home)
Oct 11 (Cake Decorating)
Nov 15 (Holiday Baking)
Join Laura Pekarik from Courageous Bakery in the
Cheney Mansion kitchen for a new series of hands-on
classes to make your fall Sundays, sweet and savory.
Each class is themed and different, yet practical so
that you will be able to create these beauties at home!
Take home treats to savor for yourself or share with
your family. Ages 16+
Res Fee $50 - Fee $67
Min 6/Max 12
Supervisor: Susan Crane
Beer University
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00P
Sep 15 (Oktoberfest)
Oct 13 (British Isles)
Nov 17 (America)
Dec 15 (Belgium)
Are you interested in beer and find yourself wanting
to know more? en join us for Beer University!
Presented by local beer expert and owner of Oak Park
Brewing Company, Jim Cozzens, we will explore a
different brewing region of the world in each lecture.
Jim will discuss the history and flavor profiles of each
region, and we will finish with a tasting. Ages 21+
Res Fee $15 - Fee $20
Min 4/Max 15
Supervisor: Susan Crane
Cider and Botany
Tuesday, Sep 22, 7:00-9:00P
Dig into the botany of apple trees, learn how hard
cider is made from apple to glass and drink your way
through a tasting of several alcoholic varieties.
Ages 21+
Res Fee $15 - Fee $19
Min 6/Max 15
Supervisor: Susan Crane
Cheese Making
ursday, Oct 1, 7:00-9:00P
Whether you have joined us in the past or this is
your first time making cheese, learn the basics of
cheesemaking while having a go at fresh mozzarella
with step-by-step instructions along the way. Taste
your creations at the end of class while we have a
Q&A about cheesemaking. Bring along your favorite
beverage to enjoy while tasting your final product!
Ages 21+
Res Fee $20 - Fee $25
Min 4/Max 15
Supervisor: Susan Crane
Find Holiday Events at
Cheney Mansion
on pages 27-29.