TRIPS BROCHURE: January - June 2017

TRIPS

J anuary - J une

Live in Your World, Travel in Ours!

2017

ST. CHARLES PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: 1900 Randolph St. Charles, MO 63301 PHONE: 636.949.3372 HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:00A - 5:00P REGISTER BY: Mail, Phone, Online or In Office ACCEPTABLE PAYMENTS: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover WEBSITE: www.stcharlesparks.com

TRIP PLANNER, JOHN PIKE: Phone: 636.949.3580 John.Pike@stcharlesparks.com

WALKING MODERATION KEY: Light: Moderate:

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St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department An Extension of Your Own Backyard •

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Winter Lunch and BINGO

Route 66 & Hendel's Cafe

Gather your friends and loved ones for a special afternoon of BINGO this winter at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park. We'll have a special guest singer stop by to entertain us with classic melodies as we enjoy a delightful lunch with the company of your friends before BINGO begins! Doors will open at 11:30A. Cost includes lunch and BINGO.

Begin the evening with a wonderful dinner at Hendel's Market Café before making our way to the Florissant Civic Center in Florissant, MO for the musical performance Route 66. Four snappy young pump jockeys take the audience to various Wednesday, January 25 Time: 12:00P - 3:00P stops along the historic Fee: $20 per person Maximum: 176 people "Mother Road," where a Deposit Paid: Code: 142517-01 menagerie of characters sing and dance to Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: December 28) timeless pop and country tunes. The '50s music in this show is energizing and fun for all ages. From the jazzy pop of Chicago, the two-stepping Robert Fairchild, Photo: Angela Sterling hoedown of Texas and the beach-bumming car jams of California - this show has it all. This is a road trip of a lifetime with solid harmonies, dazzling quick-changes, flashy dance numbers and hilarious comedic timing. "Get your kicks....on Route 66."

Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.

Robert Fairchild & Leanne Cope, Photo: Angela Sterling

An American in Paris at the Fox Theater

Join us as we make our way to the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis for the Broadway hit, An American in Paris. This Tony Award®winning musical is about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/ choreographer and 2015 Tony Award®-winner, Christopher Wheeldon, brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs. After this spectacular production we will enjoy a fantastic dinner at the popular Surf and Sirloin Restaurant.

Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.

Sunday, January 29 Fee: $115 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 11:30A - 6:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-02 (Balance Due: December 30)

Saturday, February 11 Fee: $100 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 5:00P - 10:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-03 (Balance Due: January 13)

Valentine's Day Lunch and BINGO

We would LOVE your company this Valentine's Day! Celebrate with us during our Valentine's Day Lunch and BINGO at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park. Gather your friends and loved ones for this entertaining afternoon! The person decked out in the most Valentine's Day attire will win a prize. Enjoy a lovely lunch before BINGO begins. Doors will open at 11:30A. Cost includes lunch and BINGO.

Tuesday, February 14 Fee: $20 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 12:00P - 3:00P Maximum: 176 people Code: 142517-04 (Balance Due: January 17)

**Companion Bakery Tour

Who doesn't love bread?! The Companion Bakery in St. Louis, MO has been making craft breads and pastries since 1993 and has invited you to take a behind the scenes tour of their brand new bakery in Maryland Heights.

Step into their Teaching Kitchen for a hands-on learning experience on how to create their distinctive flavor and mahogany crust. You'll get to see, smell and work with the best bread along side some of the best bakers in St. Louis!

End your day with lunch in their cafe and take home a fresh baked pretzel, a sample of their Companion Pretzel Dipping Sauce and the Companion recipe for Bavarian Pretzels!

Cost includes transportation, tour and lunch.

Thursday, February 23 Fee: $100 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

The Wee Heavies

We will make our way to the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO for a concert unlike any other! Dedicated to music from and influenced by the Celtic tradition, a cappella quartet The Wee Heavies (Jay Harkey, Peter Merideth, Steve Neale and Aaron Schiltz) present an eclectic mix of songs from the traditional to the modern. Through performances filled with good humor and beautiful harmonies, The Wee Heavies forge memorable connections with their audiences. An Italian lunch will follow at the popular Bartolino's Osteria.

Cost includes transportation, lunch and show.

Saturday, March 4 Fee: $70 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 10:00A - 2:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-07 (Balance Due: February 3)

Time: 10:00A - 2:30P Maximum: 43 people Code: 142517-05 (Balance Due: January 26)

Swansea BINGO

BINGO, is what you'll be shouting at the C.K. & L. of I. Club in Swansea, IL. Experience this fun filled day Get your taste buds ready for this as we play 24 rounds of BINGO along with a delicious satisfyingly delicious destination. lunch. Gather your friends for an awesome time We will revisit a previous fine dining and who knows, maybe you'll leave a winner! Cost restaurant that we've been to in the includes transportation, lunch and BINGO games. past but it will remain a secret until we Each player will receive the following: arrive. Enjoy the company of your • 4 Cards for 50/50 Warm-up • 1 Blue Lucky Color Sheet friends as you indulge in this delicious dining • 6 Cards for 14 Regular Games with Progressive Jackpot • 6 Cards for 3 Early Bird Games • Inclusion in the Lucky experience! Casual attire is recommended • 6 Cards for Mid-Bird Games Number Jackpot(s) for this evening. Cost includes transportation, • 1 Chance on Power Ball • 7 Chances for Rainbow Raffle dinner, drink, dessert, and all gratuities.

Additional cards available to individual players upon arrival.

Fine Dining Surprise - 1

Tuesday, February 28 Fee: $55 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 4:30P - 7:30P Maximum: 43 people Code: 142517-06 (Balance Due: January 31)

Tuesday, March 7 Fee: $60 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 8:45A - 4:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-08 (Balance Due: February 7)

St. Patty’s Lunch and BINGO

Jarran Muse as Marvin Gaye & Cast. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL First National Tour. (c) Joan Marcus, 2014

The luck of the Irish is what you want on your side for this entertaining afternoon of BINGO. Be sure to wear as much green as you can! The person decked out in the most St. Patrick’s attire will win a prize. Enjoy a delicious lunch before BINGO begins. Doors will open at 11:30A. Cost includes lunch and BINGO. Thursday, March 16 Fee: $20 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 12:00P - 3:00P Maximum: 176 people Code: 142517-09 (Balance Due: February 16)

Tuesday, March 21 Fee: $59 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 4:30P - 7:30P Maximum: 43 people Code: 142517-10 (Balance Due: February 21)

Motown the Musical at the Fox Theater

Begin your afternoon at the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis, MO for the toe-tapping musical, Motown. It began as one mans' story... became everyone's music... and is now Broadway's musical.

Motown the Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey Fine Dining Surprise - 2 from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight Fine Dining Surprise has been so popular music mogul who launched the careers of Diana we thought we would offer it twice in Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and the same brochure. This destination many more. Featuring classic songs such as will be different from the Fine Dining "My Girl" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," Surprise - 1 listed earlier and will remain experience the story behind the music in this a secret until we arrive. Casual attire is record-breaking smash hit! End the evening recommended for this evening. Cost includes with a fantastic dinner at Syberg's Restaurant. dinner, drink, dessert and all gratuities.

Stairway use is required to access this location.

Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.

Sunday, March 26 Fee: $120 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

**Rhapsody in Blue at Powell Hall

Time: 11:30A - 6:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-11 (Balance Due: February 24)

Start your morning off with a riveting performance of Rhapsody in Blue at the St. Louis Powell Symphony Hall. Enjoy complimentary donuts and coffee before the concert begins. Lauded as "magnificent, with a sense of playfulness and stylistic flair seldom encountered" (The Wall Street Journal), Kirill Gerstein returns, performing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Gershwin's Concerto in F. Bringing the sounds of jazz to the STL Symphony, this swingin' performance is sure to get your toes tapping.

After this captivating show we will make our way to the popular St. Louis neighborhood known as "The Hill" for lunch at Favazza's. Cost includes transportation, lunch and concert.

Friday, April 7 Fee: $85 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 8:30A - 3:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-12 (Balance Due: March 10)

**"Taste of the Hill" Culinary Tour

Join us in St. Louis, MO for the "Taste of the Hill" Culinary tour with host Joe DeGregorio who will be describing the Hill from a culinary aspect. Take an Epicurean adventure starting with a homemade ravioli making demo and sampling at Mama Toscano's. Next we'll visit Oldani's, an artisan salami factory for more samples! Lunch will find us at the fabulous Guido's, the Italian-Spanish restaurant where the head chef will demonstrate how they make their signature paella and pizza dishes. We end the tour at Gelato di Riso for homemade authentic gelato. There will also be time for some shopping at the neighborhood's unique stores. Recipe handouts are included along with the option to purchase a cookbook compiled by locals and several restaurants! Cost includes transportation, tour of the Hill, lunch and dessert.

Wednesday, April 12 Fee: $80 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 8:30A - 3:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-13 (Balance Due: March 15)

Progressive Dinner

Get ready for an evening that revolves around food and good company! The concept of our Progressive Dinner is to enjoy three different restaurants in one night! Each restaurant we have picked out for you will be a first time visit for our trips program. Our first stop will be for a starter, the second for our main course and third for dessert! All destinations will remain a secret until we arrive. Don't miss out on this unique dining experience! Casual attire is recommended for this evening. Cost includes transportation, starter, main course, dessert and all gratuities.

Tuesday, April 25 Fee: $67 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 4:00P - 7:30P Maximum: 43 people Code: 142517-14 (Balance Due: March 28)

Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers

Start your day with a one-of-a-kind concert at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO! Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers entertain audiences around St. Louis and beyond with their exciting blend of authentic hot jazz, swing, rhythm & blues and rock and roll, spanning the 1920s1950s. Fronted by a high energy female vocalist and backed by a swingin' rhythm section, Miss Jubilee is a favorite among swing dancers and fans of all ages who enjoy uplifting and energetic music! An Italian lunch at Lombardo's will follow.

Cost includes transportation, lunch and show.

Wednesday, May 3 Fee: $70 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 8:30A - 2:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-15 (Balance Due: April 5)

Jefferson Barracks Museum Tours

Travel back in time with us to St. Louis' historic Jefferson Barracks Park. We will first visit the Missouri Civil War Museum and learn about our state's unique role in the war through displays ASL Pewter Tour & Chaumette Winery of weapons, equipment and stories while Travel with us to Ste. Genevieve, MO as we visit honoring those who made the ultimate the ASL Pewter Foundry, known for their sacrifice. Before heading to our next tour handcrafted casting and spinning of lead free we will enjoy a delicious lunch at CafĂŠ pewter, a tin based alloy that dates back to the Telegraph. Following lunch we will explore the Bronze Age. View a live demonstration of artisans Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum that is housed making pewter as well as shop for some unique in a beautifully restored 1896 building. This museum pewter pieces of your own. Next, we will take a is home to an impressive collection of telephones guided tour of the Jacques Guibourd House that and memorabilia dating back to the 1880s as well as was built in 1806 and is recognized for it vertical military phones from WWII through the Vietnam War. log construction. The last stop we'll make will be Cost includes transportation, lunch and tours. to the beautiful Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Wednesday, June 7 Time: 9:00A - 3:00P for lunch and wine tasting. Expect gracious Fee: $65 per person Maximum: 31 people service at this premier Midwest winery Deposit Paid: Code: 142517-18 destination while enjoying a magnificent view Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: May 10) of the rolling hills in historic Sainte Genevieve.

A Walk on the Wild Side Cost includes transportation, lunch and tour.

Thursday, May 25 Time: 7:30A - 4:00P Take a walk on the "wild" side with us as we Fee: $88 per person Maximum: 31 people travel to the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Deposit Paid: Code: 142517-16 MO for a two hour private tour Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: April 27) with exclusive access to off-exhibit enclosures, learn about the majestic Fairmount Park wolves and get an inside look And we're off to the races again! at some other endangered Join us as we make our way to species. An Italian lunch will follow Fairmount Park in Collinsville, IL. Experience at Joe Boccardi's before making our this popular destination as we enjoy the way to the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, excitement of thoroughbred horse racing. Enjoy MO. Take part in an hour long guided tour of the race from an air conditioned area with tables their on-site veterinary hospital, wild bird nature that are up against a glass window offering you center, a flying demonstration and free time comfort and a great view! We will also provide you to explore the sanctuary. Cost includes with racing forms. A scrumptious lunch buffet will transportation, lunch and tours. be served at the Black Stallion Room. Cost includes There is an ample amount of walking during these tours, transportation, lunch and race admission. comfortable walking shoes is highly recommended.

Tuesday, May 30 Fee: $47 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 10:00A - 6:00P Maximum: 85 people Code: 142517-17 (Balance Due: May 2)

Thursday, June 15 Fee: $59 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 8:00A - 4:00P Maximum: 28 people Code: 142517-19 (Balance Due: May 18)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

**STL Skyline Dinner Cruise

Cruise along the Mississippi River with us as we take in the spectacular views of the St. Louis skyline. This evening dinner cruise gives you the perfect seat to sit back, relax and watch the scenery of the Gateway Arch light up with the beautiful backdrop of the city. Enjoy the company of your friends while you indulge in a wonderful buffet dinner while listening to live jazz music.

Cost includes transportation, dinner and cruise.

Friday, June 23 Fee: $79 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 6:00P - 10:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-20 (Balance Due: May 26)

We're headed to STAGES St. Louis in Kirkwood, MO for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Take a lively, colorful and inspirational journey through ancient Egypt with this fun-filled musical entertainment from Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of such musical mega-hits as Evita, Cats and Phantom of the Opera, follows the rags-to-riches story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and the miraculous coat of many colors. Based on a biblical tale as old as time itself, JOSEPH comes to vivid life amid spectacular musical numbers and an enchanting rock-inflected score that includes the hit songs "Close Every Door To Me," "Go, Go, Joseph," and "Any Dream Will Do," making this a dream of a show for the entire family. Enjoy some Italian cuisine after the show at Candicci's Restaurant.

Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.

Sunday, June 25 Fee: $110 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Oklahoma! the Musical

Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-21 (Balance Due: May 26)

Saddle up as we make our way to the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO for the beloved musical Oklahoma! We will stop for a quick bite to eat on our drive there (lunch will be on your own). This musical is set in a Western Indian territory just after the turn of the century, the high spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, the handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. They will succeed in making a new life together, and this new life will begin in a brand-new state providing the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA! After this captivating performance we will enjoy some down-home comfort food at J.Huston Tavern. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.

Friday, June 30 Fee: $95 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________

Time: 9:00A - 9:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 142517-22 (Balance Due: June 2)

NEW ADVENTURE TOURS

Our new “Adventure Tours” are designed for adults of any age with the focus on giving you, the traveler, more freedom to make choices of what you want to do, where you want to go, and when you want to do it, sort of free-wheeling if you will. “Adventure Tours” that are extended overnight trips will include a detailed itinerary outlining our group activities as well as a list of the options available to you the traveler to explore at your own leisure.

C hicago W eekend A dventure

June 2 - 5, 2017 (4 Day Trip) | Mailing List Code: 945312-15

Get your family and friends together for a weekend getaway to the Windy City. We'll travel by bus Friday, June 2 and catch a St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs game when we arrive. After the game, we'll take you back to the hotel so you can get some rest before exploring the city Saturday and Sunday. The hotel will be in a convenient location so that you can enjoy the city on your own to do whatever sightseeing or activities you wish to do.

We will return back to St. Charles on Monday, June 5.

Cost of this trip will include your hotel stay, transportation to and from Chicago and tickets to the Cardinals game.

If you are interested in learning more about our Chicago Weekend Adventure trip please contact the Administration Office at 636.949.3372 and ask to be placed on this trip's mailing list. Once all details and pricing have been determined we will notify those on the mailing list.

2017 EXTENDED TRIPS M ystery Trip

4 Day Trip (Summer 2017) Mailing List Code: 945312-16

C ardinals

vs .

Brewers

4 Day Trip (Early August)

Mailing List Code: 945312-17

We are planning a 2017 Summer Mystery Trip.

This extended trip is back by popular demand and we are sure you will LOVE what we've picked out for you! The destination will remain a mystery until we depart for our adventure.

Join us for our annual Cardinals Trip. We know how much our travelers love to support our home team so we will be traveling to Milwaukee, WI in early August to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Brewers.

If you are interested in learning more about our Mystery Trip please contact the Administration Office at 636.949.3372 and ask to be placed on this trip's mailing list. Once all details and pricing have been determined we will notify those on the mailing list.

If you are interested in learning more about our Cardinals vs.

Brewers trip please contact the Administration Office at 636.949.3372 and ask to be placed on this trip's mailing list. Once all details and pricing have been determined we will notify those on the mailing list.

Got suggestions? We want to hear them!

If you have suggestions on trip destinations and/or activities that you would like to experience, send them our way. Please share your ideas with us by calling: 636.949.3372 or email info@stcharlesparks.com

2017 EXTENDED TRIPS Washington DC & Mount Vernon May 7 - 14, 2017 (8 Day Trip) Please contact our Administration Office at 636.949.3372 or visit www.stcharlesparks.com for more information.

• Take a tour of the US Capitol Building • Visit the World War II Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Thomas Jefferson Memorial • Washington Monument • Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall • Arlington National Cemetery Tour • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier • Discovery Shuttle at Udvar-Hazy Center • Bunker Tour at the Greenbrier • US Botanical Gardens • Mount Vernon Tour • George Washington's Mount Vernon • Dinner at Mount Vernon Inn • Korean War Veterans Memorial • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial • White House Visitors Center • Pentagon Memorial • Dinner at Gadsby's Tavern • Visit Historic Alexandria, VA

National Parks & Monuments West September 29 - October 6, 2017 (8 Day Trip) Please contact our Administration Office at 636.949.3372 or

visit www.stcharlesparks.com for more information.

• Fly into Phoenix, AZ • Visit the Grand Canyon • Bus tour of the Grand Canyon South Rim • Montezuma Castle National Monument (Cliff Dwellings) • Monument Valley Tour • Arches National Park • Visit Lowell Observatory and stargaze • Jet boat tour on the Colorado River to Canyonlands National Park • Scenic Boat Rides on Colorado River • Evening sound and light cruise on the Colorado River • Temple Square Tour in Salt Lake City • Watch Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sing • Hear the Tabernacle Organ at Temple Square • Musical Instrument Museum • Visit Sedona, AZ and the Red-Rock Buttes • Fly home from Salt Lake City, UT

Learn More About Our Trips Program By Scheduling Us For a FREE Presentation!

Want to know more about our trips program, how we conduct our trips, where we travel to and maybe who is eligible to go on our trips? Our trips program team would be happy to come to your group meeting and give a short presentation. Whether you are a church travel group, subdivision home-owner group, senior center, travel club, Red-Hat Society group or ANY group for that matter, just give us a call at:

636.949.3580 | EMAIL JOHN.PIKE@STCHARLESPARKS.COM

Adult Painting: Canvas Creation

Join us for these one-day painting classes! This class is designed for you to get creative and have some fun with your friends. Participants will take home their self-made painting. No prior experience necessary.

Fee: $40 per artist - all supplies included Light snacks as well as soda and water will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own beverages to class. All patterns are Social Artworking designs.

WINE FOR TWO Friday, January 20th Time: 9:00A - 12:00P Location: Webster Park Community Building CODE: 233932-02

FAMILY Tuesday, February 21st Time: 6:00P - 9:00P Locations: VFW Room of Memorial Hall CODE: 233932-03

2017 Walking Club

Join us for the following Group Walking sessions with a St. Charles Parks and Recreation staff member. Pre-registration is required. These sessions are FREE and open to all ages!

TUESDAY, MARCH 14TH Location: Frontier Park/ Katy Trail Time: 6:00P - 7:00P CODE: 100001-02

FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH Location: Fox Hill Park/ Boschert Greenway (East) Time: 9:00A - 10:00A CODE: 100001-05

THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH Location: Oak Grove Cemetery Time: 1:00P - 2:00P CODE: 100001-03

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH Location: Webster Park/ Heatherbrook Park Time: 6:00P - 7:00P CODE: 100001-06

THURSDAY, MAY 18TH Location: Eco Park Time: 10:00A - 11:00A CODE: 100001-04

MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST SOLAR ECLIPSE WALK

Location: Fountain Lakes Park Time: 12:30P - 1:30P CODE: 100001-07

THE RED UMBRELLA Friday, March 10th Time: 9:00A - 12:00P Locations: Webster Park Community Building CODE: 233932-04

Tai Chi Fitness

This program is designed to be a safe and effective exercise program for a wide range of ages and conditions including arthritis. It uses the Sun Style of Tai Chi with its Qigong exercise to benefit balance, flexibility, mobility, coordination, management of arthritis and health in general. Tai Chi for Arthritis is promoted by the Arthritis Foundation as an effective program for managing arthritis.

6 Week Session: Mondays AND Wednesdays Total of 12 classes per session!

Location: Webster Park Community Building Fee: $60 per person *Bring your own water bottle.

CODE 335813-03 335813-04

DATES 1/9-2/15 3/6-4/12

TIMES 9:15A-10:00A 9:15A-10:00A

NEW

Wreath Workshop

Instead of paying for expensive wreaths at a store, why not make your own? All supplies will be provided and each participant will create their very own wreath to display at their home. These wreaths, or even the class itself, make for a great gift idea as well!

OPEN TO ALL AGES!

Participants 15 or younger must have a parent/guardian present to help assist.

Location: Webster Park Community Building 2201 S. River Road, St. Charles 63303 Wreath designs are subject to change but will remain the same theme.

NEW

Plant It & Take It

These programs give you the opportunity to build your very own succulent bowl or floral hanging basket just in time for spring and summer. Our horticulturist will be present during class to answer any questions you might have. These planters, or even the class itself, make for a great gift idea as well!

OPEN TO ALL AGES!

Participants 15 or younger must have a parent/guardian present to help assist.

Location: Webster Park Community Building 2201 S. River Road, St. Charles 63303 SPRING SUCCULENTS

Celebrate the spring season with us by creating this beautiful succulents planter.

WINTER WREATH WORKSHOP

Shake away the winter blues and get decorative in this festive Winter Wreath making class.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH Time: 6:00P - 8:00P Fee: $35 per person CODE: 133601-01 CARDINALS WREATH WORKSHOP

Create your very own Cardinals themed wreath that you can proudly display!

MONDAY, MARCH 13 Time: 6:00P - 8:00P Fee: $35 per person CODE: 133601-02

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH Time: 2:00P - 3:00P Fee: $30 per person - includes 1 planter bowl Fee: $45 per person - includes 2 planter bowls CODE: 132803-01 | Registration ends 4/6 Photo courtesy of Pleasant View Gardens

BEGONIA BASKET

Create a 2 gallon hanging basket of Begonias!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH Time: 6:00P - 7:00P Fee: $30 per person - includes 1 baskets Fee: $45 per person - includes 2 baskets CODE: 132803-02 | Registration ends 4/26

Spring Gardening and Landscaping Tour:

Take a fun and unique tour of the Braille Trail in McNair Park, with one of our Park Horticulturists. This professional will not only be sharing gardening and lawn care tips, but also identifying plants and trees as well as answering any of your questions along the way. This is a one day event you will not want to miss out on! Please keep in mind there will be an ample amount of walking involved in this program.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21ST from 10:00A - 11:00A Location: Braille Trail at McNair Park FREE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED | CODE: 332801-02

Registration Information: Register by: Mail, Phone, Online or In Office Acceptable Payments: Cash, Check, Visa, Master or Discover Administration Office Phone: (636)949-3372 Trip registration will be taken only when accompanied by payment.

All trips are filled on a first come first serve basis. Trip Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

EXTENDED TRIPS: DEPOSITS:

Extended Trips: $50 non refundable deposit must be received at registration.

CANCELLATIONS:

Extended Trips: Cancellation policy will vary with each extended trip depending on the vendors and timelines involved with that particular trip. Check each individual extended trip for the cancellation policy in force for that particular trip.

PICK UP POINT:

Pick up point for all day trips and extended trips will be at the Memorial Hall Parking Lot in Blanchette Park unless otherwise stated.

**PARKS PASSPORT CARD:

Receive a $5 discount for select trips (two stars signifies the trips with discounts) with this card. Available for St. Charles CITY Residents. For more information call our Administration Office.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

The St. Charles Parks & Recreation Foundation provides funds to either children or adult CITY RESIDENTS who cannot financially afford a recreation program or trip participation fee. One scholarship amount per family per brochure is granted. For more information call our Administration Office.

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ONE DAY TRIPS & BINGO: DEPOSITS:

One-Day Trips & Bingos: $10 non refundable deposit must be received at registration.

CANCELLATIONS:

One-Day Trips & Bingos: Participants cancelling a one day trip less than 14 days prior to the trip will not receive a refund. Participants cancelling more than 14 days prior to the trip will receive a refund minus a $10 administration fee.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Please call us so that we will know how to better serve you.

This will help us assist you to have a great trip experience.

If you have any dietary concerns, health or mobility issues please inform our Administration Office at the time of registration.

WE WELCOME PERSONS OF ALL ABILITIES:

The St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department actively seeks and supports participation by all people with a variety of interests and abilities in recreation programs and services. Please call us so that we will know how to better serve you. Our Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation is Brita Weight. She can be reached at (314) 359-9970.

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD: Sandy Bichel........................................................

Mike Ryan.............................................................

Tom Smith............................................................

David Fichtenmayer..........................................

CJ Evans.................................................................

Drew Garvey........................................................

Valerie Lanning...................................................

Kathy Mudrovic..................................................

Bradley Nowak...................................................

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