TRIPS
July - December
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: Significant:
St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department An Extension of Your Own Backyard •
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"Mama Mia!" at the Lyceum Theatre
Fairmount Park
Travel with us to the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre for this ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A delicious dinner at W J's restaurant will follow. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
And we're off to the races again! Join us as we make our way to Fairmount Park in Collinsville, IL. Experience this popular destination as we enjoy the excitement of thoroughbred horse racing. Enjoy the race from an air conditioned area with tables that are up against a glass window offering you a great view with comfort! We will also provide you with racing forms. A scrumptious lunch buffet will be served at the Black Stallion Room. Cost includes transportation, race admission and lunch.
Tuesday, July 25 Fee: $52 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 10:00A - 6:00P Maximum: 85 people Code: 342517-02 (Balance Due: June 27)
We will make a lunch stop with lunch on your own.
Thursday, July 20 Fee: $105 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 9:00A - 9:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-01 (Balance Due: June 22)
A "Peachy" Day in Calhoun County
It's Peach Day in Calhoun County! You may have heard of, or maybe you've even tasted, a Calhoun peach. If you've never tried one, you're in for a treat! See why the hills along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers create the perfect conditions for the best locally grown peaches. Join us for all things peach - fresh fruit, jams, frozen drinks, cobblers and delicious peach ice cream. Our day will include a visit to one of the many family owned and operated orchards for a behind the scenes look at the planting and care of peach trees. We'll learn about the different varieties of peach trees and what it takes to grow these famous peaches as well as visit a packing shed for an up-close look at how the peaches are sorted and packed to send to market. Along the way you'll visit a roadside market where you will have an opportunity to purchase some peaches, as well as other fresh produce to take home with you. A delightful family style lunch will be at the Wittmond Hotel. Cost includes, transportation, tour and lunch. Friday, August 11 Fee: $88 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 9:00A - 4:00P Maximum: 30 people Code: 342517-03 (Balance Due: July 14)
**"9 to 5" the Musical at STAGES St. Louis
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us as we make our way to STAGES St. Louis for the classic hit 9 to 5. Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie, this hilarious musical romp that explores friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, romantic, and even a little bit thought provoking in its heroines' desire to break the glass ceiling. Chock-full of upbeat and optimistic songs by country superstar Dolly Parton and featuring the toe-tapping title tune, 9 to 5, three female coworkers concoct a plan to live out their wildest fantasies by giving their egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss the boot! In the process, the women give their workplace a dream makeover and take control of the company that had always kept them down. A bright and brand new musical bon-bon for STAGES audiences and a celebration for anyone who has ever struggled with any kind of authority figure, you will laugh, cry and ultimately cheer the exploits of Violet, Judy and Doralee as they discover the joys of working 9 to 5! Following this musical will be an appetizing dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Sunday, August 13 Fee: $105 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres
Solar Eclipse Viewing in Ste. Genevieve
Ste. Genevieve is located on the 'Center Line' of the 2017 total solar eclipse that is being called the 'eclipse of a generation' and we're traveling there to witness it firsthand. It is a scene of unimaginable beauty; the Moon completely blocks the Sun, daytime becomes a deep twilight and the Sun's corona shimmers in the darkened sky. There will be art work displays, telescopes for viewing, music and food trucks at this viewing event. The eclipse will take place from 11:30A-2:30P with the maximum totality occurring shortly after 1:15P in Ste. Genevieve's region. Cost includes transportation and solar viewing glasses. A box lunch will be provided. Travelers will need to
bring with them their own bag style, collapsible chair.
Monday, August 21 Fee: $50 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-04 (Balance Due: July 14)
Time: 8:00A - 4:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-05 (Balance Due: July 24)
Root, root, root for our home team! Join us for a relaxing evening at the beautiful Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. Cheer on the Cardinals as they take on the San Diego Padres. Each traveler will have $12 Cardinal Bucks on their ticket that can be used towards the concession stands. Cost includes transportation, ticket and $12 Cardinal Bucks.
Please note travelers will need to wear suitable shoes for walking. Seats will be located in section #234.
Tuesday, August 22 Fee: $65 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 5:30P - 11:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-06 (Balance Due: July 25)
Cool Cow Cheese & Rockin' W Alpaca Ranch
Join us for a "Gouda" time in Owensville, MO! We will begin our day with a tour of Martha & Tom's Farm where Cool Cow Cheese is made. This family-owned and operated creamery produces a variety of cheese from their friendly herd of Jersey cows that are raised on their farm. Not only do they make five varieties of Gouda cheese they also produce Edam, Camembert, Havarti and Queso Blanco. We'll learn about their cheese making process, taste samples and shop in their farm store. Next, enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch at Kline's Restaurant before making our way to the Rockin' W Alpaca Ranch, home to over 100 alpacas. Get an up-close look as we tour their ranch and learn all about their herd and their fleece as well as have the opportunity to purchase an item made out of alpaca wool from their store. As we head back home, we'll have time for one last quick stop to the Swiss Meat & Sausage Company for some shopping. Cost of this trip includes transportation, tours and lunch.
Wednesday, August 30 Fee: $55 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 7:30A - 4:45P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-07 (Balance Due: August 2)
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**Vintage Planes, Motorcycles & Photos
Travel back in time with us as we visit three different museums all showcasing their own historic treasures. We will begin our day at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum in Maryland Heights, MO for a close-up look at planes from the "Golden Age of Flight." This museum is home to one of the largest collections of flying antique, classic and sport aircraft in the country. It features an original "Cub," the "Timm Collegiate" flown by Charles Lindbergh and the first Curtiss Air Sedan, which was produced here in St. Louis. After this guided tour we will stop for lunch at the Triumph Grill before making our way to the Moto Museum in St. Louis. Here we'll get an up-close look at this impressive private collection of rare and vintage motorcycles that date from 1900 to 1975. Our last stop of the day will be to the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum for a guided tour of a photo exhibit and vintage camera collection of over 5,000 cameras and artifacts. Cost includes transportation, museum admissions, tours and lunch.
Wednesday, September 6 Fee: $70 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 9:00A - 3:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-08 (Balance Due: August 9)
How Bout' Them Apples?
Fine Dining Surprise - 1
Get your taste buds ready for this satisfyingly delicious destination. Enjoy the company of your friends as you indulge in this delicious dining experience! The restaurant chosen will remain a mystery until we arrive. Casual attire is recommended for this evening. Don't wait to register, our dining excursions fill fast. Cost includes transportation, dinner, drink, dessert, and all gratuities.
Tuesday, September 12 Fee: $55 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 3:30P - 7:30P Maximum: 43 people Code: 342517-09 (Balance Due: August 15)
Experience an unforgettable day in Calhoun County, also known as the "Apple Kingdom." Visit a local orchard to learn about the varieties of apples that are grown in the area and how apple trees are cared for and maintained. We'll also stop by a nearby orchard where the owner will share with us how the apples are used to make wine and hard cider and enjoy a tasty sample. Lunch will follow at Mel's Riverdock Diner, can you guess what's for dessert? After lunch discover which apples make the best cider and watch a live demonstration of fresh cider being made. For our last stop of the day get an up-close look at how apple butter is made, as a local family will show their process of peeling, cooking and canning. Cost includes transportation, tours and lunch.
Thursday, September 21 Fee: $90 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
"South Pacific" at STAGES St. Louis
Time: 9:00A - 4:00P Maximum: 30 people Code: 342517-10 (Balance Due: August 24)
Travel with us to STAGES St. Louis for one of the most powerful musicals of all time! This multi-award-winning classic from Rodgers and Hammerstein will sweep you away with its tale of love and loss in the South Pacific. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by James Michener and featuring some of the finest music ever written for the American stage including "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy," "Younger than Springtime," and "There's Nothin' Like a Dame," South Pacific spins a dangerously romantic tale centered around young American soldiers and nurses stationed on a tropical naval base during the Second World War. Seeking respite from the battles around them, they find refuge in each other as romance blooms in this lush tropical paradise. Breathtaking drama, the passion of young love, and the strength of true love collide in a timeless musical story that has enchanted audiences for years. South Pacific is simply not to be missed! After the performance we will make our way to Candicci's Restaurant for some Italian cuisine. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Sunday, October 1 Fee: $110 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-11 (Balance Due: September 1)
The Oak Ridge Boys - Country Music
We'll begin our evening with a fabulous dinner at Sybill's restaurant in Saint James, MO. After dinner we will head over to the Meramec Music Theatre in Steelville, MO for a toe-tapping country music concert you won't want to miss! The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four part harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of Country hits and earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA and ACM awards. Cost includes transportation, dinner and performance. Saturday, October 7 Fee: $140 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
**Lock-n-Dam Cruise at the Gateway Arch
Dailey & Vincent - Bluegrass Music
Sunday, October 15 Fee: $95 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Saturday, October 21 Fee: $90 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 9:00A - 4:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-14 (Balance Due: September 22)
Time: 2:00P - 10:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-12 (Balance Due: September 8)
Begin the day with a delicious fried chicken lunch at Sybill’s in St. James, MO before making our way to enjoy the sweet sounds of bluegrass music at the Meramec Music Theatre in Steelville, MO. Daily and Vincent has been hailed throughout the music industry as one of the most exciting, reputable and elite Bluegrass bands in America, having won numerous awards for their uniquely contagious and riveting music! This popular show is one to see! Cost includes transportation, lunch and performance.
Cruise through the engineering accomplishment of the Mississippi River's lock system that allows boats to travel uphill and downhill. Take in the beautiful colors of fall while the Captain narrates our tour as we journey our way to the mouth of the Missouri River. Listen to live Dixieland music while enjoying a delicious lunch buffet as we sail our way through this relaxing day. Cost includes transportation, lunch and cruise.
Time: 9:30A - 6:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-13 (Balance Due: September 15)
Lamar Pilsing - Bringing Back the Standards
Join us at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park for a relaxing afternoon. Sit back, enjoy a wonderful catered lunch and the company of your friends as Lamar Pilsing dazzles you with his talented vocals. He'll be "bringing back the standards... those familiar songs from an era when music was as timeless as the memories." Performing classic hit songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's and even some gospel too, this is one performance you won't want to miss! Cost includes lunch and performance.
Thursday, November 2 Fee: $25 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 11:30A - 2:30P Maximum: 100 people Code: 342517-15 (Balance Due: October 5)
**"The Spitfire Grill" Musical & Hendel's Market CafĂŠ
We will begin our evening with a fantastic dinner at Hendel's Market CafĂŠ before making our way to Florissant Civic Center for the musical production of The Spitfire Grill. Percy Talbot is trying to find a place for a fresh start and travels to the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local sheriff, Joe Sutter, who is also Percy's parole officer, finds her a job at the only eatery in this struggling town. The Spitfire Grill has been for sale for the last 10 years. Percy suggests the gruff owner, Hannah, try raffling it off. The entry fee is one hundred dollars and an essay on why you want to purchase the grill. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow. This musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of new beginning and the power of what one person can do. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Friday, November 10 Fee: $85 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 4:30P - 10:30P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-16 (Balance Due: October 13)
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
Thanksgiving Lunch and BINGO
Join us for a warm and cozy game of BINGO this fall at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park. Enjoy the company of your friends as you play several rounds of BINGO and have plenty of opportunities to win some fun prizes. A delicious Thanksgiving themed lunch will be served before we begin. Cost includes lunch and two BINGO cards. Doors will open at 11:30A.
Wednesday, November 15 Fee: $20 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Fine Dining Surprise - 2
Time: 12:00P - 3:00P Maximum: 175 people Code: 342517-17 (Balance Due: October 18)
Fine Dining Surprise has been so popular we thought we would offer it twice in the same brochure. This destination will be different from the Fine Dining Surprise - 1 listed earlier and will remain a secret until we arrive. Casual attire is recommended for this evening. Don't wait to register, our dining excursions fill fast. Cost includes transportation, dinner, drink, dessert and all gratuities. Tuesday, November 28 Fee: $55 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 4:30P - 7:30P Maximum: 43 people Code: 342517-18 (Balance Due: October 31)
Christmas at the Mansions
St. Louis is home to some impressive historic mansions and we are going to take a tour of two of them while they are decorated with festive Christmas settings! Our first visit will be to the Campbell House Museum. This house was originally built back in 1851 and was home to fur trader and entrepreneur, Robert Campbell and his family. Some of the original furniture, fixtures, paintings and more from its era are still in this house. Following this tour will be an Italian dinner at Zia's on MAGIC CHEF MANSION The Hill. Our last visit of the day will be to the Magic Chef Mansion that was constructed in 1908. This 12,000 square foot mansion was home to Charles Stockstorm, the founder of Quick Meal and Magic Stove Company, the largest stove manufacturer in the world at the time! Cost includes transportation, dinner and tours.
Thursday, December 7 Fee: $99 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 2:00P - 9:00P Maximum: 31 people Code: 342517-19 (Balance Due: Nov. 9)
Christmas Celebration at Powell Hall
Christmas Lunch and BINGO
Celebrate the season with a symphony Christmas show Join us for a jolly afternoon of BINGO at Memorial at Powell Hall in St. Louis, MO. We will then enjoy a Hall in Blanchette Park. Enjoy a delicious lunch, delicious buffet style dinner at the National Shrine of the company of your friends, several rounds Our Lady of the Snows as well as a tour through their of BINGO and plenty of opportunities to win Way of the Lights Christmas display. Cost includes some great prizes! Cost includes lunch and transportation, dinner, show and light tour. two BINGO cards. Doors will open at 11:30A.
Friday, December 15 Fee: $115 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 1:00P - 8:30P Maximum: 50 people Code: 342517-20 (Balance Due: Nov. 17)
Tuesday, December 19 Fee: $20 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________
Time: 12:00P - 3:00P Maximum: 175 people Code: 342517-21 (Balance Due: Nov. 21)
NEW ADVENTURE TOURS MEMPHIS & THE KING
October 27 - 29, 2017 (3 DAY TRIP) | CODE: 142417-05 Fee: $355 per person (double occupancy) Have you ever been to Memphis, TN? Well, now's your chance! Join us as we motor our way to the city with music, food, history and heritage. A place where barbecue rules, gaming is game and Elvis is The King. There are countless adventures and fun around every corner in this lively city. We'll leave it up to you to explore on your own. Whether it is a stop at the Southland Park for a game of blackjack, a live greyhound race, a stroll through the annual River ArtsFest Festival, a tour of Graceland (home of Elvis A. Presley), a visit to Beale Street or simply enjoying the mouth-watering Memphis barbecue, we are sure you will find endless entertainment with whatever you choose to do! We're "All Shook Up" with excitement for this Adventure Tour!
2017 EXTENDED TRIPS 2017 MYSTERY TRIP
July 10 - 14 (5 DAY TRIP) | CODE: 142417-07 Fee: $885 per person (double occupancy) This extended trip is back by popular demand and we are sure you will LOVE what our team has in store for you! The destinations planned for this trip are all first time visits in our trips program and will remain a mystery until we depart for our adventure! Here are some highlights from our 2016 Mystery Trip to Michigan.
• Took a Lake Genevia Mail Boat Jumper Tour • Enjoyed a Catered Dinner on LST 393 in Muskegen, MI • Dinner & Show at the Fireside Dinner Theatre • USS Badger Ferry ride across Lake Michigan • Visited Country Dairy Farm • Horicon Marsh Boat Tour
CARDINALS VS. BREWERS
August 1 - 4 (4 DAY TRIP) | CODE: 142417-04 Fee: $750 per person (double occupancy) • Attend two Cardinals vs. Brewers baseball games in Infield Loge Box Seats • Board The Edelweiss II for a narrated Historic Milwaukee Lunch Boat Tour on the Milwaukee River • A guided stadium tour of the beautiful Miller Park • Visit Walker's Point neighborhood for some unique shopping including a visit to Clock Shadow Creamery, Purple Door Ice Cream and Indulgence Chocolatiers • Stop by Fort Atkinson, WI for a visit to the Fireside Dinner Theatre for a 3-course plated lunch before the performance of "Church Basement Ladies" • Shop at the Hilldale Shopping Center in Madison, WI • On our journey home we will make our way to Roscoe, IL to visit the Historic Auto Attractions and view a collection of 75 historic autos as well as memorabilia, autographs and World War II artifacts
CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON December 1 - 3, 2017 (3 Day Trip) CODE: 142417-06 Fee: $550 per person (double occupancy)
• A delicious dinner at the Ketter Center before the Christmas lighting ceremony begins • Enjoy a drive through the Christmas lights display at the Branson Gift of Lights • Board the Showboat Branson Belle for an evening dinner cruise along the beautiful Table Rock Lake followed by a show • A visit to the Titanic Museum Attraction • There will also be plenty of time for some Christmas shopping at the Branson Landing located along the water front of Lake Taneycomo • Lunch at Hemingway's located in the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, MO
• Four stage production shows including: • The Duttons - this talented family is best known for their extraordinary fiddle playing skills • Beach Boys - a nostalgic musical journey to the West Coast with hits like "Help Me Rhonda," "Surfin' U.S.A." and "I Get Around" • The Haygoods - a show unlike any other with sensational singing, unsurpassed musicianship and special effects • The Show Men - talented vocalists performing Christmas favorites on the Showboat Branson Belle
2018 EXTENDED TRIPS SAN ANTONIO & TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
GEORGIA... on my mind
May 5 - 12, 2018 (8 Day Trip)
Summer of 2018 (8 Day Trip)
Call our Administration Office to be placed on this trip's mailing list. Information will be mailed out as it becomes available.
Call our Administration Office to be placed on this trip's mailing list. Information will be mailed out as it becomes available.
Mailing List Code: 945312-20
• Fly out to San Antonio, TX • Lodging by the San Antonio Riverwalk • A unique dining experience on "Barges on Riverwalk" • Plenty of free time to shop and explore the Riverwalk on your own • A private tour of the Alamo • Private tour of the four San Antonio Missions • Tour of SAS (San Antonio Shoe Factory) • Tour of the Texas Hill Country • Tour of the Grape Creek Winery & Vineyards • Visit to historic Lukenbach, TX • Feast on some delicious Texas style barbecue • Visit the capitol city, Austin, TX • Take a private tour of Austin City Limits • Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on Lady Bird Lake while witnessing 1.5 million bats ascend to feed • Visit Wildseed Farms, the nations largest working wildflower farm
Mailing List Code: 945312-21
• Charter bus transportation to Georgia • Tour of Lane Orchards, home to 3,000 acres of peaches, and watch peaches being packaged and shipped out • Take a tour of Lane Pecan Groves • Visit Vidalia, GA and learn all about the sweet vidalia onions • Take a tour of the CNN Television Studios in Atlanta, GA • Take a tour of the Coca Cola Museum • Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the General Jackson Riverboat • Visit the Allman Brothers Band Museum • Visit Ocmulgee National Monument • Visit the Johnston-Felton-Hay House, a historic mansion that was built in 1855 • Dinner at the Tic Toc Room, a downtown Macon icon and heart of the rock n' roll movement in the southeast
FAM. Meeting
To familiarize yourself with our “San Antonio & Texas Hill Country” trip and the “Georgia...on my mind” trip please be sure to register now for our FAM. Meeting. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 2017 at 2:30PM Location: Auditorium of Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park FREE TO ATTEND | REGISTRATION CODE: 342517-21
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! WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH Location: Webster Park/Heatherbrook Park
Meet in Heatherbrook Park. (130 Wildwood Court, 63303)
Time: 6:00P - 7:00P | CODE: 100001-06
MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST - SOLAR ECLIPSE WALK Location: Fountain Lakes Park
Meet at the Skate Park parking lot. (3740 Huster Road, 63301)
Time: 12:30P - 1:30P | CODE: 100001-07 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH Location: Wapelhorst Park
Meet at the concession stand parking lot. (1875 Muegge Road, 63303)
Time: 6:00P - 7:00P | CODE: 100001-08 MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND Location: St. Charles Soccer Complex
Meet at the concession stand pavilion near the playground. (3801 Mueller Road, 63301)
Time: 1:00P - 2:00P | CODE: 100001-09
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH Location: Bales Area of DuSable Park/Katy Trail
Meet at the parking lot across from the Motorcycle Training Facility. (2300 North Main Street, 63301)
Time: 9:00A - 10:00A | CODE: 100001-10
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 *Bring your own water bottle.
CODE
DATES
Tai Chi Level 1 - Fee: $60 per person
TIMES
335813-02 7/10-8/16 9:15A-10:00A Tai Chi Level 2 - Fee: $72 per person
345813-02 7/10-8/16 10:15A-11:15A
Adult Painting: Canvas Creation Join us for this one-day painting class! 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 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.
CATCHIN' FIREFLIES Friday, July 14th Time: 9:00A - 12:00P Locations: Webster Park Community Building CODE: 233932-02
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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