ADULT TRIPS & EVENTS

Wright & The Gardens

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

DUE DATE: JUNE 15

What do the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Frank Lloyd Wright Laurent House have in common? They're both inspirational! For this trip, we start at the Laurent House for an exclusive guided tour of the only building designed by Wright for a person with a disability Enjoy the splendor of the solar hemicycle that allowed the original owner, Kenneth Laurent, to "forget about [his] disabilities and focus on [his] capabilities "

After lunch on your own at one of Rockford's local establishments, enjoy a guided tour of the Anderson Japanese Gardens, home to twelve acres of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds brought together to inspire calm, renewal, discovery, and an invigorated soul

Pick-up: Simkus Recreation Center

Depart: 9:15AM

Return: 5PM

$52R/$58NR 27078

Hypnotic Program Preview

TUESDAY, JULY 25

Come out to Simkus Recreation Center on July 25 from 10 to 11 am for an exclusive program guide preview day Check out all of the adult trips and events we’re offering for Fall and register before we open to the public Enjoy a demonstration from a hypnotist and be entered into a raffle for a park district gift certificate Light snacks will be served This event is free to attend Note: Must attend event to be eligible for raffle One winner will be drawn on July 25

Simkus Recreation Center

10-11AM

27159

Olivia Newton-John Tribute

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

DUE DATE: JULY 15

Take a musical trip down memory lane to celebrate Australia’s Sweetheart, Olivia Newton-John! This tribute at Starved Rock Lodge showcases Olivia’s most-loved songs from her early hits to her four Grammy awards From her rise to super-stardom in the hit movie musical, Grease, Olivia Newton-John is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time Enjoy a hot buffet lunch at the lodge prior to the performance

Pick-up: Simkus Recreation Center

Depart: 9:30AM

Return: 4:30PM

$85R/$91NR 27109

St Josaphat & Milwaukee Tour

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

DUE DATE: JULY 15

We’re headed to Milwaukee for an insightful guided experience Our step-on guide meets us at the beautiful Basilica of St Josaphat – the largest church in Milwaukee We start with a guided tour of the Basilica, a name given only to the largest, most beautiful and historically important churches Next, our local step-on guide narrates our drive through Milwaukee, giving a comedic and all-encompassing overview of the city The tour stops every 1015 minutes to explore a highlighted area Lunch is on your own after the tour at the Milwaukee Public Market, with an array of options to fit any palate

Pick-up: Simkus Recreation Center

Depart: 8AM

Return: 4:15PM

$47R/$53NR 27148