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24 www.pdop.org Supervisor: Susan Crane historic properties Cheney Mansion Programs & Events Melt and Pour Soap Making! Sunday, Sep 24, 12:00-3:00P Whether you're a seasoned soap maker or a beginner, our soap making class is a great way to learn new skills and create personalized, handmade soap. Combine your ingredients and heat them to the right temperature to create the soap base. en, add your fragrance and colorants, and pour the mixture into molds to set. While your soap sets, we will discuss curing and storing your soap to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Finally, you will have the chance to cut and package your finished bars to take home and enjoy. Come join us and discover the joy of making your own soap! Ages 16+ Res Fee $42 - Fee $55 Harvest Moon Wine, Dine and Dance! ursday, Oct 5, 7:00-10:00P Leaves are changing and there is a chill in the air. Let's heat up the dance floor and dance the beautiful fall night away. Join us under the lights and on the patio at Cheney Mansion for a night of dining and dancing guided by our expert Park District dance instructors and a DJ spinning you through the evening. Registration for two includes dinner, dancing and two drink tickets per person. Ages 21+ Res Fee $130 - Fee $150 Dia De Los Muertos Dinner with Maya Del Sol! ursday Nov 2, 7:00-9:00P Welcome to our Dia De Los Muertos dinner event! is celebration is a vibrant and colorful Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones and celebrates the cycle of life and death. As you step into Cheney, you will be greeted by a festive atmosphere filled with bright papel picado (decorative paper banners), marigold flowers, candles, and traditional sugar skulls. e aroma of authentic Mexican food and drinks will fill the air, and the sound of lively music will get you into the spirit of the event. is event is not only a celebration of life and death, but also a celebration of community and togetherness. Your registration includes dinner and two drink tickets per person. Ages 21+ Res Fee $65 - Fee $85 Holiday Wreath Making ursday, Nov 30, 7:00-9:00P Kick off holiday decorating or create the final touch with a beautiful wreath. We will have materials on hand for you to create a beautiful holiday wreath to adorn your favorite spot in your home or on your door! We will use a mixture of materials and cra elements to welcome the season! Note: Registration will close two days prior to the class to purchase materials for all participants. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks as you create your wreath! Ages 21+ Res Fee $37 - Fee $50 Eve of the Eve Wine, Dine and Dance! Saturday, Dec 30, 7:00-10:00P Don't want to be out with the amateurs on New Year's Eve? Come to Cheney Mansion the day before and have a lovely dinner, wine and lively dancing with your partner guided by the Park District dance instructors and a DJ spinning you through the evening! Our evening will be a speakeasy theme, so there may even be an opportunity to roll the dice and take your chance with the spin of the wheel! Dressing in the theme is a bonus! Registration for two includes dinner, dancing and drink tickets. Ages 21+ Per Couple: Res Fee $130 - Fee $150 A Poetry Slam! Friday, Jan 19, 7:00-9:00P Join us at Cheney Mansion for a lively and exciting gathering of poets and poetry enthusiasts where participants can take a topic, write some verse and share their original works. Come and be expressive, cheer on other participants as they express their creativity through spoken word. Light snacks and two drink tickets per person included in your registration. Ages 21+ Res Fee: $50 - Fee $67 Stews and Braising with Carnivore ursday, Jan 25, 7:00-8:30P e cold months of winter call for rich wonderful stews and the long, slow, and delicious flavors of braising meat or fish. Join the experts from Carnivore in the kitchen at Cheney for a hands-on demo of the best fish to create a warm stew or the best cut of meat for that perfect braise. Carnivore will have their own delicious examples for you to taste. Bring along your favorite beverage to drink while you enjoy a Q & A in the dining room. Ages 21+ Res Fee $50 - Fee $67 Wine, Dine and Dance! Wednesday, Feb 14, 7:00-10:00P Step out with your favorite Valentine at Cheney Mansion for an evening of dining and dancing! Dinner and cocktails will be provided followed by lively dancing with your partner, guided by the 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+ Per Pair: Res Fee $130 - Fee $150 Carnivore Roasts! ursday, Mar 21, 6:30-8:00P A perfectly roasted chicken with a lovely pan sauce can make you a superstar with your partner and family! Join Carnivore in the Cheney Kitchen to make what is a core element to being a great cook! Bring along your favorite beverage to enjoy with the finished product provided by Carnivore Oak Park. Ages 21+ Res Fee $50 - Fee $67 Family Events Teen Cooking Around the World- Japan Sunday, Oct 8, 12:00-3:00P Join Chef Tara Humphrey of Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. Let's discover Japan! We will be rolling sushi, deboning fish, frying tempura, and creating dishes with respect to Kaiseki and the balance of nature. Learn history, eat lunch, and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and dining room. Great food and life skills to carry forward. We are all family around food. Ages 12-16 Res Fee $52 - Fee $69 Sensory Sensitive Boo Bash! Sunday, Oct 22, 10:00-11:00A and 11:00A-12:00P e Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association welcome families in need of sensory-sensitive events to Cheney Mansion for a fun Halloween party! Get in costume and bring your camera for photos with our Great Pumpkin. Ages 6-12 Res Fee $12 - Fee $15