Trips

How much walking?

When stepping out for a trip with us, you may wonder how much walking will be involved. This handy guide ranks the level of walking for each trip so you can plan accordingly. Lace up your walking shoes and join us!

Easy Moderate

Fitzgerald’s Fish Boil

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

This trip to Genoa City, Wisconsin, includes a stop at Anderson’s Candy Store in Richmond, Illinois, a 100+-year-old business named one of the best candy makers in the U.S. Then it’s on to Fitzgerald’s for their famed all-you-care-to-eat fish boil dinner. The menu also includes honey barbecue chicken, award-winning coleslaw, fresh rye bread, sweet red potatoes, and onions that are boiled in the pots with the fish. Dessert is a frosted apple square. Trip fee includes transportation, soft drinks, and dinner.

Registration deadline: Aug. 29

“Cinderella” at Drury Lane

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young woman wished for a life as beautiful as a fairytale. Experience the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein adaptation of “Cinderella” this holiday season. This magical musical features the beloved songs “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Trip includes show and transportation. Lunch is on your own at Anyway’s Pub.

Registration deadline: Sept. 8

Moderate Plus Challenging

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at

Paramount

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

This fantastical musical follows young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join four other Golden Ticket winners to tour the magical and mysterious chocolate factory of eccentric “Candy Man” Willy Wonka. Experience their life-changing journey through the factory gates into a world of “Pure Imagination,” revealed with Wonka’s army of curious “Oompa-Loompas.” Who will win the lifetime supply of chocolate? Step behind the gates and discover what awaits. Trip fee includes transportation, show ticket, and lunch.

Registration deadline: Nov. 15

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“Little Shop of Horrors” at Paramount

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s doo-wop R&B sensation “Little Shop of Horrors” is a wild ride filled with catchy songs including “Suddenly Seymour” and “Suppertime.” It follows the adventures of Seymour Krelborn as he discovers an unusual plant that feeds on human blood. Seymour must acquire fresh blood for his carnivorous plant—and save the love of his life from her evil dentist boyfriend. Trip fee includes transportation, show ticket, and lunch.

Registration deadline: Sept. 20

Apple Picking at County Line Orchard

Challenging

Ages 21+

Kick off the fall season by picking your own apples at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, featuring dozens of apple varieties and a gift shop. Apples are priced according to variety and are sold per pound. Lunch will be at Schoops. Lunch and apple purchase is on your own. Trip includes transportation and admission to orchard.

Rain date: Sept. 25

Registration deadline: Sept. 15

Nashville Connection at Starved Rock

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Country music at its finest! Dave and Daphne, a Nashville duo perform a high-energy show with classic country music roots. Dave was Barbara Mandrell’s lead guitarist for a decade. Daphne was Southern Gospel Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year, and performed with the Bill Gaither Southern Gospel Music Conventions. She’s best described as a cross between Shania Twain and Patsy Cline. Trip fee includes lunch, show, and transportation.

Registration deadline: Aug. 29

Lunch & Show at White Fence Farm

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Enjoy great food and a musical performance at White Fence Farm. Come for the famous chicken and stay for the incredible vocals of Denny Diamond. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m., then Denny will perform beloved Neil Diamond tunes, and share the stories behind those famous songs. Trips includes transportation, lunch, and show.

Registration deadline: Oct. 19

Elvis Tribute at Starved Rock

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Michael St. Angel pays tribute to “The King of Rock and Roll” performing the hits that made Elvis famous such as “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” and “Love Me Tender.” Michael will also feature many of the gospel hits that started Elvis’s career. Keep the spirit of Rockin’ and Rollin’ alive! Trip includes lunch, show, and transportation.

Registration deadline: Oct. 17

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Crooner Christmas at Starved Rock

Moderate Plus

Ages 21+

Travel to Starved Rock Lodge and hear Christmas songs from classic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Bing Crosby, and Nat King Cole. Acclaimed, classy, fun, and exciting Chicago pop-jazz concert and recording artist Peter Oprisko has been performing at Starved Rock Lodge for many years, and he always puts on an amazing show. Trip includes lunch, show, and transportation.

Registration deadline: Nov. 20

Trips will depart from the Eastside Community Center parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

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