TRIPS guide
January-June 2019
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ST. CHARLES PARKS AND RECREATION an extension of your own backyard
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING:
Location: 1900 Randolph St. Charles, MO 63301 Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00A-5:00P Phone: (636)949-3372 Email: info@stcharlesparks.com
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
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. Register By: Mail, Phone, Online or In-Office Acceptable Payments: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover Registrations are non-transferable. Should a cancellation occur, those on the trip’s waiting list will be contacted first to fill the opening.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Day Trips Day trips/BINGOS that cost $50 or less: Full balance due at time of registration. Deposits: $10 non-refundable deposit must be received at registration. Cancellation: Cancelling 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. Extended Trips: Deposit: $50 non-refundable deposit must be received at registration. Cancellation: 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. Final Payments: Individuals are responsible for paying each trip’s remaining balance on time. Reminders are not sent out. Remaining balance for Day Trips is due one month before its scheduled date. “Balance due by” dates are listed under each trip’s description in this brochure. Payment timelines for Extended Trips will be included in their itinerary and posted online once registration opens. 2 | TRIPS
PICK UP LOCATION FOR TRIPS:
Pick up point for all day trips and extended trips will be at the Memorial Hall parking lot in Blanchette Park unless otherwise stated in the trip’s description. There is plenty of parking available should you wish to leave your vehicle there during the trip.
WALKING KEY: LIGHT→ MODERATE→ SIGNIFICANT→
**PARKS PASSPORT CARD:
The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department’s Passport Card offers city residents a $5 discount on select trips that are marked in this brochure with two asterisks. This card is free and available to ST. CHARLES CITY RESIDENTS ONLY. Vist our website to learn more about our Parks Passport Card and how you can redeem yours. www.stcharlesparks.com
TRIP ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you have any dietary concerns, health or mobility issues please inform us at the time of registration. This will help us provide you a great trip experience. 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM:
The St. Charles Parks & Recreation Foundation provides funds to St. Charles 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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Join us at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park for the following Lunch & BINGOS! Enjoy a delightful lunch with the company of your friends before the fun begins! Cost includes lunch and two shutter slide BINGO cards. Time: 12:00P - 3:00P | Doors will open at 11:30A Fee: $25 per person, per event Full balance due at the time of registration. Maximum: 175 people per event
Winter Lunch and BINGO
Pre-registration is required. These events are open seating, if you plan
Wednesday, January 23 CODE: 142519-01 Full balance due at the time of registration.
to sit with your group we suggest you arrive when doors open.
Valentine’s Lunch and BINGO The person decked out in the most Valentine’s Day attire will win a prize. Thursday, February 14 CODE: 142519-02 Full balance due at the time of registration.
St. Patty’s Lunch and BINGO The person decked out in the most St. Patrick’s attire will win a prize. Tuesday, March 19 CODE: 142519-03 Full balance due at the time of registration.
Erv and Harry Country Music
What could be more relaxing and enjoyable than an afternoon with friends, good food and live country music at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park? This talented country duo is back by popular demand. Their live music will have your head nodding and your toes tapping. Cost includes lunch and show. Doors will open at 11:30A. Thursday, January 17 Time: 12:00P - 2:30P Maximum: 125 people CODE: 142519-04
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Fee: $30 per person Full balance due at the time of registration.
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“Legally Blonde - the Musical” at Stifel Theatre
Begin your evening with a wonderful dinner at Surf & Sirloin before making our way to the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis for Legally Blonde - The Musical. This fabulously fun and international award-winning musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde - The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Monday, February 4 Time: 4:00P - 10:30P Maximum: 31 people CODE: 142519-05
Fee: $125 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: January 7)
“Fiddler on the Roof” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Get ready for an incredible night at the Fabulous Fox for the musical performance of the beloved classic Fiddler on the Roof! A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tells this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “To Life,” Fiddler on the Roof will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life! Dinner will follow the show at Lombardo’s Restaurant. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show. Saturday, February 9 Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people CODE: 142519-06
Fee: $130 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: January 11)
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.
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Tuesday, February 26 Time: 4:00P - 7:30P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 142519-07
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Fee: $65 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: January 29)
St. Louis Ukulele Group
The talented St. Louis Ukulele Group will be stopping by Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park to bring us another fantastic musical performance that will make you want to dance and sing along! This group includes 60+ members who have been playing together since 2001. Enjoy the company of your friends as we serve you a wonderful lunch before the show begins. Cost includes lunch and show. Doors open at 11:30A.
Thursday, March 7 Time: 12:00P - 2:30P Maximum: 175 people CODE: 142519-08
Fee: $30 per person Full balance due at the time of registration.
**“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Get ready for this entertaining journey as we make our way to the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis for the remarkable production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Before the show begins we will enjoy a catered buffet lunch. This musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. This award winning production features a collection of hits including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” and “Beautiful.” Cost includes transportation, lunch and show.
Thursday, March 14 Time: 10:00A - 3:30P Maximum: 33 people CODE: 142519-09
Fee: $120 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: February 14)
The Gaslight Squares “Hot Time in the Old Town” at the Sheldon
Start your day with coffee and donuts at the Sheldon in St. Louis, MO before the concert begins. The Gaslight Squares are a traditional jazz band playing a dynamic style of ragtime and a variety of jazz and blues. Led by British trumpet player T.J. Muller, the band consists of Jacob Alspach on tenor banjo, Matt Sellers on piano and Jon Weiss on tuba. After this one-of-a-kind performance we will make our way to Lombardo’s Restaurant for an Italian lunch. Cost includes transportation, concert and lunch.
Wednesday, April 10 Time: 8:00A - 2:00P Maximum: 33 people CODE: 142519-10
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Fee: $75 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: March 13)
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“The Laramie Project” Show at St. Charles Community College
Join us as we make our way to the Center Stage Theatre at the St. Charles Community College for the riveting production of The Laramie Project. This gripping play concerns Americans’ reaction to the murder of Matthew Shepard. In October of 1998, Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die in Laramie, Wyoming. Kaufman and others went to Laramie and conducted more than 200 interviews about the event, from which they wrote this play. After this performance we will make our way to the Pasta House for lunch. Cost includes transportation, concert and lunch.
Thursday, April 25 Time: 9:00A - 2:00P Maximum: 30 people CODE: 142519-11
Fee: $65 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: March 28)
Fine Dining Surprise - 2
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, April 30 Time: 4:30P - 7:30P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 142519-12
Fee: $65 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: April 2)
“The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John” at the Sheldon
Join us as we make our way to The Sheldon for this one-of-a-kind concert! Two of St. Louis’ favorite musical theater performers come together to celebrate music icons Billy Joel and Elton John. Enjoy hits such as “New York State of Mind,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me,” “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” and “Your Song,” performed with Ben Nordstrom and Steve Neale’s trademark wit and charm. An authentic Italian lunch will follow the show at Favazza’s on The Hill. Cost includes transportation, concert and lunch.
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Saturday, May 11 Time: 9:45A - 2:30P Maximum: 38 people CODE: 142519-13
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Fee: $70 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: April 12)
Off to the Races - Fairmount Park
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, May 14 Time: 10:00A - 6:00P Maximum: 85 people CODE: 142519-14
Fee: $55 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: April 16)
**“Exit Laughing” at Florissant Civic Center & Hendel’s Market
If you like your jokes bold and laugh-out-loud funny and your plays to be full of surprises, Exit Laughing might be just the show for you! Exit Laughing focuses on a single night in the lives of three middle-aged women who meet weekly for a game of cards. When their fourth player, Mary, passes away, the ladies “borrow” her ashes from the funeral parlor for one last game. Surprisingly, Mary still has a lot to say and she unleashes it upon them through after-life messages and gifts - setting into motion a new path for her friends. This is a feel-good comedy with plenty of laughs and will appeal to anyone who is part of a group of old friends. Before the show begins we will stop for dinner at the popular Hendel’s Market. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Friday, May 24 Time: 4:15P - 10:00P Maximum: 33 people CODE: 142519-15
Fee: $85 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: April 26)
Boats, Blues and Barbecue with Grafton River Adventures
All aboard! Join us for a relaxing river cruise along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers on the Hakuna Matata Boat. This boat features an upper deck offering a 360 degree view of the river, bluffs, islands and historical points along the way. Take in the sites around while listening to blues music and indulge in a catered barbecue lunch. After our cruise we will make a stop to visit the Wadlow Statue - World’s Tallest Man. Cost includes transportation, river cruise and lunch. Wednesday, May 29 Time: 10:00A - 3:00P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 142519-16
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Fee: $95 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: May 1)
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Museum at the Gateway Arch and Inside the Economy Museum
Travel with us to visit Inside the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Museum at the Gateway Arch. Take a self guided tour of Inside the Economy Museum and learn about how the economy works and your role in it with interactive displays, games, sculptures and videos. After this educational, hands-on experience we will make our way to the Old Spaghetti Factory for lunch. Our next stop will be the Gateway Arch. Here we will visit the newly renovated museum and learn about the role St. Louis played in the westward expansion of the United States and about how the historic Arch came to be. There are six interactive galleries within this museum including the Colonial St. Louis, Jefferson’s Vision, New Frontiers, Riverfront Era, Manifest Destiny and Building the Dream. Cost includes transportation, lunch and museums.
Wednesday, June 5 Time: 8:30A - 4:00P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 142519-17
Fee: $60 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: May 8)
St. Louis Trolley Tour
Ding, ding, ding goes the trolley! Get acquainted with the popular sites and local favorites that St. Louis has to offer during our fully narrated 75 minute tour aboard an authentic, air-conditioned trolley with brass rails, bells and all. The tour will begin and end at the Lumiere Place Casino. Here’s just some of the highlights of what you’ll see, learn about, be surprised by and laugh about along the way; Laclede’s Landing, The Mighty Mississippi River, St. Louis Arch, Old Cathedral, Old Courthouse, Busch Stadium, Millionaire’s Row, Union Station, Forest Park and MORE! After this delightful tour we will make our way to the Pasta House for lunch. Cost includes transportation, lunch and show.
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Thursday, June 13 Time: 9:00A - 1:30P Maximum: 32 people CODE: 142519-18
Fee: $80 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: May 16)
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**“The Boy From OZ” at Stages St. Louis
Join us as we make our way to Stages St. Louis for the hit Broadway musical The Boy From Oz. Dazzling and hilarious as the legendary Peter Allen himself, The Boy From Oz follows the Australian singer-songwriter from his humble beginnings performing in backcountry pubs to his international stardom beside such Hollywood icons as Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli. After this captivating musical performance we will end our evening right by making our way to Tucker’s Place for a fabulous American cuisine dinner. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show. Sunday, June 23 Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people CODE: 142519-19
Fee: $125 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: May 27)
“All Shook Up” at the Lyceum Theatre
“C’mon Everybody,” and join us at the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO for the jukebox musical hit All Shook Up that features all the songs you know and love. Set to the hits of the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley, this musical will have you jumpin’ out of your “Blue Suede Shoes” all night long. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides Chad, a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy that’ll have you dancing in the aisles with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” After this toe-tappin’ light hearted musical we will make our way to the WJ’s Restaurant for a fabulous dinner. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Lunch is on your own at the Columbia Mall food court. Thursday, June 27 Fee: $115 per person Time: 9:00A - 9:00P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 32 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 142519-20 (Balance Due: May 30)
GOT SUGGESTIONS? WE WANT TO HEAR THEM! If you have suggestions on trip destinations you’d like to see us visit or any activities that you would like to experience, send them our way! We’re always looking for new adventures and appreciate hearing from you. Please share your ideas with us by calling (636)949.3372 or emailing info@stcharlesparks.com 636.949.3372
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EXTENDED TRIPS - 2019
BILTMORE, MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON
May 3 - 11, 2019 (9 Day Trip) | Registration Code: 142419-01 Fee: $1,995 per person (double occupancy) OR $2,650 per person (single traveler)
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer getaway to the East Coast. We’ll visit America’s largest estate, relax on the beautiful sandy beach, and explore the endless possibilities the Carolinas have to offer! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Charter bus transportation Visit Biltmore Estate and tour the mansion Private lunch at Antler Hill Village in Biltmore Estate Three days at Myrtle Beach on the Grand Strand Walk on Myrtle Beach’s 1.2 mile oceanfront boardwalk Ride the Sky Wheel with miles and miles of ocean front view Evening sunset cruise out of Murrells Inlet Plenty of time to walk the beach, shop or just relax Dinner and show at the Carolina Opry Visit the Hopsewee Plantation with lunch in the tearoom Two day visit in Historic Charleston, SC Two night stay at The Meeting Street Inn, a Boutique Bed and Breakfast Hotel Horse drawn carriage ride through Historic Charleston with Old South Carriage Co. Sunset dinner cruise along Charleston Shoreline Plenty of time to shop in Historic Downtown Charleston City Market located across the street from our hotel Boat cruise on the Pee Dee River past plantation mansions and abandoned rice fields in Georgetown, SC Visit “Broadway at the Beach” with over 350 acres of shops, restaurants and nightlife
ITINERARY & PAYMENT TIMELINE
Itineraries for our Extended Trips will be posted online once all details are finalized. The itinerary will cover each day’s agenda as well as the payment timeline. Individuals are responsible for paying each trip’s balance on time. Reminders are not sent out. If you have ANY questions about any of our trips please don’t hesitate to give us a call, our staff would be happy to help!
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EXTENDED TRIPS - 2019
NEW YORK CITY & PHILADELPHIA
August 13 - 20, 2019 (8 Day Trip) | Registration Code: 142419-02 Fee: $3,240 per person (double occupancy) OR $3,900 per person (single traveler)
Join us as we take our first trip to The Big Apple! Explore the city that never sleeps with us as we visit historic sites, take some exciting tours and experience the hustle and bustle of this trend-setting, lively city. We’ll also spend some time in Philadelphia and the Pocono Mountains. This trip has something to offer everyone and we are excited to experience this first time destination with you! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fly into Newark, NJ airport Tour NBC Studios and Rockefeller Center Tour Radio City Music Hall where the famous Rockettes perform Visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument Tour of Ellis Island Immigration Museum Visit the top of One World Trade Center Observatory in NYC Visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum Attend a stage show in New York City Tour of New York City including Times Square and Wall Street Watch from the street the broadcast of the Today Show - LIVE! Picnic in the park, not just any park... Central Park! Tour St. Patrick Cathedral in Manhattan Visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia Visit the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, up close and personal Visit the iconic Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia Tour the beautiful Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania Train ride in the Pocono Mountains Visit Thomas Edison National Historic Park in New Jersey Tour the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan Guided tour of the United Nations Headquarters
TRAVELER’S INSURANCE FOR EXTENDED TRIPS
Traveler’s Trip Insurance is a precautionary way to provide a means of recouping your cost should you have to cancel at the last minute or become sick while on the trip. We do not endorse any particular carrier and recommend that you shop around and compare several plans before purchasing. Buying travel insurance is completely up to you and making any claim is the sole responsibility of the person who purchases the insurance. Give us a call should you have any questions. 636.949.3372
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EXTENDED TRIPS - 2019
CARDINALS & COWBOYS!
May 15 - 20, 2019 (6 Day Trip) | Mailing List Code: 945312-28 Call our Administration Office to be placed on this Trip’s mailing list. Information will be mailed out as soon as it becomes available.
Root, root, root for your home team! Travel with us to Arlington, TX for baseball and cowboys. We tap into some cowboy culture with a stay at the historic stockyards in Fort Worth. Submerse yourself in the rich American-Texan atmosphere as we explore the town. From cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals to the thrilling rush of a rodeo this trip has something for everyone! • • • • • • • • • • •
Charter bus transportation Cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals as they take on the Texas Rangers Take a stadium tour of the Globe Life Park in Arlington Attend a Stockyards Championship Rodeo Take a guided tour of Historic Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX Witness the Old West come to life during The Cattle Drive of Texas Longhorns down Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth, TX Visit the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore, OK Visit M.L. Leddy’s Boot and Saddlery shop and watch how saddles are made Watch how the dollar bills in your wallet are made at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing An overnight stay at the Lodge at Mount Magazine, Arkansas State Park Tour Billy Bob’s Honky Tonk, the largest Honky Tonk in the world!
MYSTERY TRIP
Fall of 2019 (dates to be determined) | Mailing List Code: 945312-25 Call our Administration Office to be placed on this Trip’s mailing list. Information will be mailed out as soon as it becomes available.
We’re planning a 2019 Fall 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 on our adventure. 12 | TRIPS
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EXTENDED TRIPS - 2020
THE BEST OF EASTERN CANADA
June, 2020 (dates to be determined) | Mailing List Code: 945312-29 Call our Administration Office to be placed on this Trip's mailing list. Information will be mailed out as soon as it becomes available.
Grab your passports and join us for our very first international trip as we visit the beautiful country of Canada with Collette Vacations! There are so many things to see and experience from the natural beauty of its diverse landscapes to culture and cuisine. Don’t miss out on this unique destination, you’ll love every moment of it! • Fly into Montreal and fly back from Toronto • Explore Eastern Canada as we visit Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Toronto • Optional walking tour of the streets of Old Montreal, through the historic squares and past impressive architecture • Optional coach tour that highlights Jacques Cartier Square, McGill University, St. Joseph’s Oratory and a stop high atop Mount Royal • Discover Niagara-on-the-Lake with quaint local shops and a charming atmosphere • Enjoy a memorable cruise through the unspoiled region of the 1000 Islands • Take a stroll through bustling Byward Market • Witness the incredible power of Mother Nature at breathtaking Niagara Falls • Savor breakfast at a local sugar shack nestled in the Quebec countryside • Learn about the traditions of maple syrup-making and try a regional treat - maple taffy on the snow • Enjoy an evening out and sample French cuisine at a lovely restaurant in Ile d’Orleans • Visit Montreal’s Underground City for shopping • Visit the Old Historic Cathedrals of Canada • Additional optional tours available
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SPECIAL EVENTS
2019 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Join City officials and the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department in celebrating the environment and all things trees. There will be a tree planting ceremony as well as free tree saplings to the first 100 people. FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH Time: 10:00A | Location: Blanchette Park 1900 Randolph, 63301
FREE FOR ALL TO ATTEND!
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FITNESS PROGRAMS ACTIVE AGING (AGES 50+)
TAI CHI FITNESS
This program is designed to be a safe and effective exercise 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.
This program is designed for adults, ages 50 and older, to increase muscle strength, balance, flexibility and range of motion for daily activities. There will be some resistance equipment used as well as chairs for seated exercises and standing support.
Tai Chi Level 1: Designed for beginners or those in the early stages of practicing Tai Chi. No previous experience necessary. Tai Chi Level 2: For intermediate Tai Chi participants who have taken at least two session of Tai Chi Level 1.
6 Week Session: Tuesdays AND Thursdays January 3 - February 12 | Code: 135411-01 February 26 - April 4 | Code: 135411-02 Time: 10:10A - 11:10A Location: Webster Park Community Building
2201 S River Road, 63303
Fee: $68 per person, per session
6 Week Session: Mondays AND Wednesdays Location: Webster Park Community Building Tai Chi Level 1: January 7 - February 13 | Code: 135813-01 March 11 - April 17 | Code: 135813-02 Time: 9:15A - 10:00A Fee: $60 per person, per session
2201 S. River Road, 63303
Bring your own water bottle and exercise mat.
Bring your own water bottle.
Tai Chi Level 2: January 7 - February 13 | Code: 145813-01 March 11 - April 17 | Code: 145813-02 Time: 10:15A - 11:15A Fee: $72 per person, per session Bring your own water bottle.
Parks Passport Card
Did you know the Parks and Recreation Department offers a Parks Passport Card for St. Charles City Residents? This card offers several discounts to different St. Charles City businesses, discounts for St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department programs and discounts on daily pool admission including the NEW Wapelhorst and Blanchette Aquatic Facilities. The card will also get you St. Peters Resident rates to the Rec-Plex and their outdoor pools. It's almost time to renew your Parks Passport Card! The current card expires December 31, 2018. The new card will offer discounts from January 2019 through December 2020, that's 2 years of savings! The new cards will be available in January, 2019. Check our website for updates! NEW CARDS WILL BLE BE AVAILA IN JANUARY 2019!
HOW TO REDEEM YOUR FREE PARKS PASSPORT CARD This card is free and available to St. Charles CITY RESIDENTS ONLY. To redeem your Parks Passport Card you must visit our Administration Office in Blanchette Park with two proofs of residency. Bring in two of these three types ID with you: Driver's License with current address AND a current Tax Receipt OR current paid Utility Bill
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of Parks & Recreation
Chris Atkinson
Assistant Director
Tina Sieker Don Borgmeyer Peter VanLinn III Todd Kassabaum
Administrative Coordinator Enterprise Superintendent Parks Superintendent Chief Park Ranger
of Parks & Recreation
St. Charles Parks and Recreation Foundation
PARKS & RECREATION STAFF
Maralee Britton Director
1900 Randolph St. Charles, MO 63301-0897
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Tom Smith................................. President Mike Ryan................................. Vice President Patrick Caskey......................... Treasurer David Fichtenmayer.............. Secretary Leah Akers................................ Member Sandy Bichel............................ Member Brad Harmon........................... Member Kathy Mudrovic...................... Member Bradley Nowak....................... Member
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