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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