Park District of Oak Park

Winter 2014/15 Program Guide

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68 PROGRAM AGES DAY(S) & DATE(S) TIME(S) # of CLASSES ACTIVITY # AAM/Res/NR Shedd Aquarium Trip 18 + Th, Jan 8 9:00A-2:00P 1 161800-01 FREE/$15/$20 Adler Planetarium Trip 18 + Th, Mar 5 9:00A-2:00P 1 161803-01 $15/$22/$27 Oriental Museum Trip 18 + Th, Jan 22 9:00A-2:00P 1 161804-01 FREE/$15/$20 The Plant Trip 18 + Th, Feb 5 9:00A-1:00P 1 161805-01 FREE/$10/$15 Chicago Flower and Garden Show Trip 18 + Th, Mar 19 9:00A-3:00P 1 161820-01 $20/$25/$30 Murder Mystery at the Conservatory 18 + F, Feb 20 6:00-8:30P 1 161901-01 $45/$50/$55 Active Adult Holiday Party 18 + Th,Dec 11 12:00-2:00P 1 161962-01 $15/$20/$25 Active Adult Trip: Adler Planetarium Supervisor: Shari Melde Join us in exploring the many permanent exhibits at this historic planetarium and research center. Opened in 1930, the Adler Museum is America's first planetarium. The 60,000 square foot Sky Pavilion features four exhibition galleries, including the historic Atwood Sphere. Have a relaxing lunch and the best view of the Chicago Skyline at the Café Galileo. Price includes transportation and general admission tickets; price of lunch is not included. See transportation information below. Min 10/Max 19 Active Adult Trip: Oriental Museum Supervisor: Shari Melde The Oriental Institute Museum is a world-renowned showcase for the history, art, and archaeology of the ancient Near East. The museum displays objects recovered by Oriental Institute excavations in permanent galleries devoted to ancient Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and the ancient site of Megiddo. Come along to trace humankind's progress from the most ancient days of the Middle East. FREE for Active Adult Members, $15 for non-member residents, $20 for non-residents. See transportation information below. Min 8/Max 13 Active Adult Trip: Chicago Flower and Garden Show Supervisor: Shari Melde It's a sure sign that spring is coming when the Chicago Flower and Garden Show blooms at Navy Pier. Come along to see the fabulous display gardens and learn the latest tips in garden and landscaping. Price includes transportation and general admission tickets; price of lunch is not included. See transportation information below. Min 8/Max 13 Active Adult Trip: The Plant Supervisor: Shari Melde The Plant is a new kind of organization in a very old building, part vertical farm, part food-business incubator, part research and education space. See this fascinating environment experiment. A vertical farm that produces everything from fish to salad greens to beer. It is a fully self-sufficient, zero-waste food-production and educational facility. Opened in 2012, each component of The Plant, from the bakery and beer brewery will either reuse organic waste from other components (such as spent grain from the brewery to feed the tilapia) or provide fuel for the anaerobic digester, which converts organic waste into gas used to heat and power the building. FREE for Active Adult Members, $10 for non- member residents, $15 for non-residents. See transportation information below. Min 8/Max 13 Active Adult Annual Holiday Party Supervisor: Shari Melde Join us at beautiful Cheney Mansion during the holidays, when the mansion is all decked out in festive attire! The event will begin with drinks and socializing and enjoying the holiday décor followed by luncheon and dessert. Driving to the event? Parking restrictions will be lifted for the Holiday Party. Murder Mystery Night at the Oak Park Conservatory Supervisor: Shari Melde All aboard for an adventure filled with peculiar passengers and conspiring crewmembers as you attend the Captain's Cocktail Reception, a night of romance and intrigue. Ready to sharpen your sleuthing skills? You will take an active role in solving this murder. Each participant will be assigned a character to portray with a character description and specific objectives to complete.So check your baggage and set sail for a night of secrets, scandals and seafaring scoundrels! Transportation Information for all Active Adult Trips: 8:45a Pick-up at Dole Center, 255 Augusta Blvd. 9:00a Pick-up at Fox Center, 624 S. Oak Park Ave. ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST Active Adult Trip: Shedd Aquarium Supervisor: Shari Melde Explore the fablulous underwater world at the Shedd Aquarium. We will explore different aquatic habitats and species without getting wet! FREE for Active Adult Members, $15 for non-member residents, $20 for non-residents. See transportation information below. Min 8/Max 13 ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST

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