TRIPS guide
July-December
2018
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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 and BINGOS Deposit: $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/Adventure Tours: 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. To redeem or to renew a Passport Card, visit our Administration Office in Blanchette Park with the following forms of identification: Driver’s License AND Personal Property Tax/Utility Bill. Current card expires, December 31, 2018.
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 | Maximum: 175 people per event
Thanksgiving Lunch and BINGO Thursday, November 15 CODE: 342518-01 Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $ ______ (Balance Due: October 18)
Christmas Lunch and BINGO Wednesday, December 12 CODE: 342518-02 Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $ ______ (Balance Due: November 14)
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. These events are open seating, if you plan to sit with your group we suggest you arrive when doors open.
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Gateway Arch Fireworks Cruise
Experience St. Louis’ always-spectacular fireworks show from a whole new vantage point. Celebrate America’s independence on a replica 19th century riverboat. Enjoy a buffet dinner and festive Dixieland band as you cruise the Mississippi. Then, return to the dock to watch St. Louis’ spectacular firework show up close, from the boat! Dine on hand-carved roast beef, breast of chicken in a season sauce, green beans almondine, vegetable medley, roasted baby potatoes, mixed greens salad, pasta romano, fruit salad and a chef’s choice dessert. Cost includes transportation, cruise and dinner. Friday, July 6 Time: 6:00P - 10:30P Maximum: 38 people CODE: 342518-03 636.949.3372
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Fee: $85 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: June 8)
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**“Jersey Boys” at The Muny in Forest Park!
Join us for a night you won’t forget! We’ll begin our evening with a behind the stage tour of The Muny followed by a buffet dinner at the Culver Pavilion before the show. The international sensation arrives at The Muny in style! Jersey Boys, winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, is the authentic biographic story of the magic behind the music of worldwide megahit group, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Featuring over 30 chart-topping hits, including fan favorites “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this Muny premiere is almost too good to be true, and will leave audiences saying, “Oh, What a Night!” Cost includes transportation, tour, dinner and show. Language Disclaimer - show may contain explicit language. Saturday, July 14 Fee: $115 per person Time: 5:00P - 11:15P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 30 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 342518-04 (Balance Due: June 15)
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, July 24 Time: 10:00A - 6:00P Maximum: 85 people CODE: 342518-05
Fee: $55 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: June 26)
Cardinals vs Rockies At Busch Stadium
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 Colorado Rockies. 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. Monday, July 30 Fee: $65 per person Time: 5:30P - 11:00P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 35 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 342518-06 (Balance Due: July 2)
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“The 39 Steps” at the Lyceum Theatre
Travel with us to the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre for the premiere of The 39 Steps! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the thrilling, and riotously funny whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This 2-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure theatrical pleasure! Dinner at WJ’s Restaurant will follow. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Lunch is on your own at the Columbia Mall food court. Thursday, August 9 Fee: $105 per person Time: 9:00A - 9:00P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 35 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 342518-07 (Balance Due: July 12)
**“Mamma Mia!” at Stages St. Louis
This ultimate feel-good show, Mamma Mia! tells the hilarious and touching take of a teen’s search for her birth father on a Greek Island paradise. See why 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with this pop-music phenomenon of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and an unforgettable trip down the aisle! Chock full of explosive dance numbers, you’ll want to unleash your inner “Dancing Queen” with such ABBA hits as “Winner Takes It All,” “Take A Chance On Me,” and the smash title tune, “Mamma Mia.” This enchanting take on love between mothers and daughters, laughter between old friends, and a celebration of newly found family is a guaranteed non-stop party that you won’t want to miss! Following this unforgettable performance will be a delicious Italian dinner at Candicci’s. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show. Sunday, August 12 Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people CODE: 342518-08 636.949.3372
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Fee: $110 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: July 13)
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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 surprise 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.
Wednesday, September 5 Time: 4:15P - 7:30P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 342518-09
Fee: $60 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: August 8)
Busch Stadium Tour & Ball Park Village
We will begin the day with a tour of the beautiful Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Have you ever wanted to get down on the field and sit in the dugouts? Well, now’s your chance! We’ll visit Ball Park Village for a buffet lunch at Cardinals Nation while overlooking the ball park in a private dining area. After lunch, take a leisure tour through the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Cost includes transportation, tour, lunch and museum. Tuesday, September 11 Time: 9:00A - 4:00P Maximum: 38 people CODE: 342518-10
Fee: $85 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: August 14)
“Honky Tonk Angels” at the Lyceum Theatre
Travel with us to the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre for the premiere of Honky Tonk Angels! The creator of Always... Patsy Cline combines over 30 classic country tunes with a hilarious story about three gutsy gals who are determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville. The all-hit song list includes “I’ll Fly Away,” “Stand by Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Ode to Billy Jo,” “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” “Rocky Top,” and “I Will Always Love You.” This charming, foot-stompin’ musical has played to sold-out audiences across the country. Dinner at WJ’s Restaurant will follow. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
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Lunch is on your own at the Columbia Mall food court. Thursday, September 27 Fee: $105 per person Time: 9:00A - 9:00P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 30 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 342518-11 (Balance Due: August 30) live in your world... travel in ours!
**“OKLAHOMA!” at Stages St. Louis
Oh, what a beautiful musical! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless first collaboration was, in many ways, their most innovative. And while OKLAHOMA! completely changed the face of American musical theatre over seventy years ago, it remains as fresh and vital today as it was then with its loving celebration of the American spirit. A stunning blend of drama, music, and dance, the exhilarating Rodgers and Hammerstein score contains such classics as “People Will Say We’re In Love,” “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top,” “Kansas City,” “I Cain’t Say No,” and the pulsating title tune, “Oklahoma!” A gold standard that set the bar for all great musicals that came after it, OKLAHOMA! is unforgettable entertainment for the entire family! An Italian dinner at Candicci’s will follow this classic musical. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
Sunday, September 30 Time: 12:30P - 7:00P Maximum: 31 people CODE: 342518-12
Fee: $115 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: August 31)
Living History Farm & Museum in Hermann
Tour the Living History Farm and Museum with us in Hermann, MO. This living history farm is dedicated to preserving and presenting the unique agricultural, social and economic history of the German immigrants who settled the lower Missouri River Valley in the mid-1800’s. We’ll tour the First Settlement village area which includes the Schuetzenhalle, the Four Square Garden, the 1790’s trading post, the Tradesmen Barn, the Riverboat Captain’s House and the Merchantile. An Open-Air Tram will then transport us through the rolling hills and valleys of the Farm where you will visit the restored home of George Husmann, one of the most prominent vintners in the development of the wine industry in America. Also included in the tour is a stop at the Master Distiller’s Homestead (restored 1850’s log house) and the Black Shire Distillery. Enjoy a relaxing lunch served in the restored horse barn and carriage house located on the grounds of Stone Hill Winery before taking a guided tour. After our visit at the winery we will take a tour of the Morrison Apparel Factory. The last stop of the day will be a bratwurst and sausage tasting at the Hermann Wurst Haus. Cost includes transportation, tours and lunch.
Thursday, October 4 Time: 8:00A - 5:30P Maximum: 35 people CODE: 342518-13 636.949.3372
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Fee: $75 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: September 6)
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Rollin’ on the River!
All aboard the Spirit of Peoria! Join us for a relaxing day cruise along the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO to Grafton, IL on this beautiful paddlewheeler built in 1988. Take in the beautiful sights and enjoy the company of your friends as we go rollin’ on the river. There will be no shortage of food on this river cruise! A full buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and hot hors d’oeuvres will leave your appetite satisfied. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information, wildlife sightings and more! Casual attire with layers is suggested. Cost includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, entertainment and cruise. Please note this cruise requires moderate walking and stair climbing ability. Tuesday, October 9 Fee: $145 per person Time: 7:30A - 5:00P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 40 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 342518-14 (Balance Due: September 11)
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
Give Pizza a Chance! - Kitchen Conservatory Cooking Class
Join us as we head to the Kitchen Conservatory for an awesome class of pizza making with Dawn Meyers and Larry Meyers, starting with pizza dough from scratch and seasonal ingredients. The class will make caramelized onion-bacon pizza with blue cheese, asparagus-prosciutto pizza with Bel Paese cheese, Italian sausage and wild mushroom pizza with roasted red peppers, and pesto and fresh mozzarella pizza with roma tomatoes, then each person will create their own pizza for lunch! Also, enjoy making sangria, a mix green salad with balsamic vinaigrette and salted caramel ice cream. Cost includes transportation, cooking class and lunch.
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Wednesday, October 24 Time: 9:00A - 3:30P Maximum: 36 people CODE: 342518-15
Fee: $95 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: September 26)
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Daily & Vincent - Bluegrass Show at Meramec Music Theatre
Begin the day with a delicious 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 have 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. Sunday, October 28 Time: 9:30A - 6:00P Maximum: 31 people CODE: 342518-16
Fee: $95 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: September 28)
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.
Tuesday, October 30 Time: 11:30A - 2:30P Maximum: 100 people CODE: 342518-17
Fee: $30 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: October 2)
“Celebrate America” Patriotic Show at Meramec Music Theatre
Let’s celebrate the veterans of our country, past and present. We journey to the Meramec Music Theatre in Steelville, MO for some first rate entertainment. All the fun of a Branson show without all the traffic. The Lesters & The Chosen Ones will present an afternoon of fun, laughter, music and video memories spanning the last 75 years, featuring Patriotic, American and Gospel music. Highlighting the performance is a “Special Salute to Our Veterans,” those still living and those who gave their lives for our freedom. This will be an evening you won’t want to miss! After the show enjoy an elegant plated sit-down dinner at Sybill’s in St. James, MO. Cost includes transportation, performance and dinner.
Lunch is on your own in Sullivan. Saturday, November 10 Fee: $105 per person Time: 10:00A - 8:00P Deposit Paid: Maximum: 31 people Amount Due: $________ CODE: 342518-18 (Balance Due: October 12) 636.949.3372
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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, November 27 Time: 4:00P - 7:30P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 342518-19
Fee: $60 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: October 30)
Christmastime in Hermann
Experience the Christmas spirit with a visit to Hermann, MO. We will begin our day at the Historic Rotunda for the Christmas Tablescape where tables are elaborately set and decorated to illustrate a unique Christmas theme. We will then make our way to Stone Hill Winery for a delicious lunch. After lunch we will continue our festive journey at the Kristkindl Markt for a unique holiday shopping experience. Our next stop will be to the Wurst Haus where we will learn the process of making bratwursts. Our final stop of the day will be to the St. Martin’s Church in Starkenburg for a Christmas Concert. Cost includes transportation, lunch, tours and concert.
Saturday, December 8 Time: 8:30A - 5:30P Maximum: 40 people CODE: 342518-20
Fee: $60 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: November 9)
Holiday Celebration at Powell Hall
Join us for our yearly tradition of celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Experience St. Louis’ favorite holiday tradition that is sure to make your season merry and bright. Gather together at Powell Hall for a performance filled with festive sounds of the season with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Santa Claus. After this delightful show we will make our way to Lombardo’s Trattoria for an authentic Italian dinner. Cost includes transportation, dinner and show.
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Friday, December 21 Time: 12:45P - 8:30P Maximum: 50 people CODE: 342518-21
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Fee: $135 per person Deposit Paid: Amount Due: $________ (Balance Due: November 23)
EXTENDED TRIPS - 2018 A BRANSON CHRISTMAS
November 30 - December 2, 2018 (3 Day Trip) Fee: $625 per person (double occupancy) OR $715 per person (single traveler) Registration Code: 142418-06
Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Christmas in the Ozarks as we make our way to Branson, MO. It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year to visit this town, and with all the attractions and shows around every corner, it’s not hard to see why! • Charter bus transportation to Branson, MO • A private dinner at Dobyns Dining Room in the Keeter Center at the College of the Ozarks that will be served by the culinary staff of students • Board the Showboat Branson Belle for an evening dinner cruise along the beautiful Table Rock Lake followed by a show • There will also be plenty of time for some shopping at the Branson Landing, along the waterfront of Lake Taneycomo • A fantastic lunch at the Springfield Brewing Company • SIX STAGE PRODUCTION SHOWS INCLUDING: • The Duttons Christmas Show- this talented family is best known for their extraordinary fiddle playing skills • Daily & Vincent - this duo will sweep you off your feet with their bluegrass music • Broadway - The Greatest Hits! - the most dazzling musical extravaganza full of song and dance • The Haygoods - a show unlike any other, with sensational singing, unsurpassed musicianship and special effects • New Jersey Nights - The Greatest Hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons • The Show Men - talented vocalists performing holiday favorites on The Showboat Branson Belle
EXTENDED TRIPS - 2019 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. 636.949.3372
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EXTENDED TRIPS - 2019
FAM MEETING - FREE TO ATTEND!
Be sure to register for our FAM. Meeting to familiarize yourself with our 2019 Extended Trips. Sunday, November 4th, 2018 | Time: 2:30P | Location: Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park REGISTRATION CODE: 342518-22
BILTMORE, MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON
May 3 - 11, 2019 (9 Day Trip) | Mailing List Code: 945312-26 Call our Administration Office to be placed on this Trip’s mailing list. Information will be mailed out as soon as it becomes available.
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 Horse drawn carriage ride through Historic Charleston with Old South Carriage Co. Evening sunset dinner cruise along Charleston Shoreline Plenty of time to shop in Historic Downtown Charleston City Market located across the street from our hotel
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
FAM MEETING - FREE TO ATTEND!
Be sure to register for our FAM. Meeting to familiarize yourself with our 2019 Extended Trips. Sunday, November 4th, 2018 | TIME: 2:30P | Location: Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park REGISTRATION CODE: 342518-22
NEW YORK CITY & PHILADELPHIA
August 14 - 21, 2019 (8 Day Trip) | Mailing List Code: 945312-27 Call our Administration Office to be placed on this Trip’s mailing list. Information will be mailed out as soon as it becomes available.
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. 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 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
TRAVELER’S INSURANCE FOR EXTENDED TRIPS
Traveler’s 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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FITNESS PROGRAMS FREE - 2018 WALKING CLUB
Join a St. Charles Parks and Recreation staff member for our group walking sessions. Registration is required for each session.
MARCH - NOVEMBER Second Tuesday of each month. | Time: 8:30A - 9:30P • JULY 10TH - Webster Park/Heatherbrook Park Code: 100001-06 • AUGUST 14TH - Fountain Lakes Park Code: 100001-07 • SEPTEMBER 11TH - Wapelhorst Park Code: 100001-08
ACTIVE AGING (AGES 50+)
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.
6 Week Session: Tuesdays AND Thursdays July 17 - August 23 | Code: 335411-01 September 4 - October 11 | Code: 335411-02 October 23 - December 6 | Code: 335411-03
• OCTOBER 9TH - Oak Grove Cemetery Code: 100001-09 • NOVEMBER 13TH - DuSable Park Bales Area/ Katy Trail | Code: 100001-10
YOGA EASE
This traditional yoga class is designed to focus on slow pace poses and deep stretches in the hips and spine. Yoga provides many health benefits including increasing the strength and control of your body as well as reducing fatigue and stress.
6 Week Session: Tuesdays AND Thursdays September 11 - October 18 | Code: 320113-01 October 30 - December 11 | Code: 320113-02 No class Thursday, November 22.
No class Thursday, November 1 and 22.
Time: 7:15P - 8:15P | Fee: $68 per person Location: Gould Building at Wapelhorst Park
2201 S. River Road, 63303
Bring your own water bottle and exercise mat.
Time: 10:10A - 11:10A | Fee: $68 per person Location: Webster Park Community Building Bring your own water bottle and exercise mat.
1875 Muegge Road, 63303
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.
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: Mondays AND Wednesdays Location: Webster Park Community Building (2201 S. River Road, 63303)
Tai Chi Level 1: July 9 - August 15 | Code: 235813-04 September 10 - October 17 | Code: 335813-01 November 5 - December 17 | Code: 335813-02 No class Wednesday, November 21.
Time: 9:15A - 10:00A | Fee: $60 per person Bring your own water bottle.
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Tai Chi Level 2: July 9 - August 15 | Code: 245813-02 September 10 - October 17 | Code: 345813-01 November 5 - December 17 | Code: 345813-02 No class Wednesday, November 21.
Time: 10:15A - 11:15A | Fee: $72 per person Bring your own water bottle.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
HALLOWEEN HOOPLA AT FRONTIER PARK - FREE FOR EVERYONE!
Friendly ghosts, howling goblins and YOU are invited to the Halloween Hoopla at Frontier Park sponsored by the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department. Drop by while you are out trick or treating along Main Street or before you go out for the evening. We'll have the Bubble Bus, games and a friendly costume contest!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST Time: 3:00P - 6:00P | Location: Frontier Park 500 South Riverside Drive, 63301
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of Parks & Recreation
Chris Atkinson
Assistant Director
Monica Reed 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
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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, feel free to contact us to learn more! 636.949.3372 live in your | INFO@STCHARLESPARKS.COM world... travel in ours!