German Beer Tasting: Thursday September 12 1:00pm-3:00pm
In this exciting presentation by Timothy Campbell will share fun facts and historic tales about everyone's favorite celebration of beer, Oktoberfest! You'll taste classic German beers as well as tasty local offerings, and be sure to come hungry—there WILL be big salty pretzels
Price: $35
Activity Level 1
Includes snacks, Pretzel, dessert
and beer tasting with Tim Campbell.
Cuisine with Carrie: Chicken Basket Octoberfest Tuesday September 17, 1:00pm-3:00
Join us for a traditional Oktoberfest buffet at Chicken Basket in Willowbrook, Just steps away from Karried Away With Carrie! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar, appetizers, fried chicken, sauerkraut, sausage, and more. Don’t miss out on this delicious feast and festive fun!
Price: $32
Activity Level 1
Shipshewana, Indiana: Tuesday October 8 7:30am-7:30pm
Begin our day at the Menno-Hof Interpretive Center, an important and delightful first stop before taking in the rich landscape and gentle charm of the Shipshewana area. The gift shop features handcrafted items made by local crafters.
Yoder’s Homestyle Cooking for lunch: Baked Chicken, Green Beans, and so much more with assorted pies for dessert. *Remember to reach out to Mrs. Yodar to pre order your holiday homemade pies to pick up that day!* They Freeze well!
Miller’s Rag Rug Weavers: See Loom Rug Weaving Demonstrations, Storytelling and handmade Whoopie Pies meet a charming couple in their Amish Cottage Maker’s Shop and home.
Essenhause Village Shops & Bakery Retail therapy happens in this collection of quaint shops which have been renovated and now exist as a charming collection of unique gift shops selling inspirational gifts, artwork, décor, games, quilts, distinctive fashion, handbags, jewelry, fragrances, candles and much more! AND FOR THE ROAD…head over to the famous homestyle bakery with breads, rolls, cookies and over 30 varieties of fresh-from-the-oven pies.
An included special treat for the ride home.
Price: $147
Activity Level 3
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, morning pastry, all you can eat thrasher lunch, entrance fees, escort, and snacks.
Laverne and Shirley in Milwaukee: Thursday October 10 8:30am-5:30pm
If you are a fan of the Laverne & Shirley show, you will appreciate seeing Milwaukee's City Hall which was the opening shot of the show. See Polish Flats and the Brewery that made Milwaukee Famous, "Shotz." We even make a stop to see Laverne's heartthrob, The Bronze Fonz Statue. Bring your camera for that! Our day includes touring Lakefront Brewery where you will enjoy 2 samples and a souvenir glass. Laverne’s pop was well known for his pizza served at the Pizza Bowl, so lunch is at a family-owned Pizzeria. The day also includes a game of mini-bowling because the girls have to keep their skills sharp for the Shotz Brewery Tournament. Top off the day with a frozen custard treat at Milwaukee's legendary and nostalgic Leon's Drive-In. Be ready for surprises along the way.
Price: $165
Activity Level 3
Includes: Roundtrip motor coach, entrance fees, lunch, escort, docents, and snacks.
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Bronzeville: Wednesday October 23 8:30am - 5:30pm
Come as we explore the historic Bronzeville district is renowned as an early-20th-century African-American business and cultural hub, with famed residents like poet Gwendolyn Brooks honored with plaques on the Bronzeville Walk of Fame. The South Side Community Art Center hosts exhibitions by local artists, and colorful murals dot neighborhood streets. Today will enjoy a docent lead tour through this historic district following the underground. Will enjoy included lunch at the famous Pearls Place for a buffet of down home southern food. We will also be have on board Author Larry McClellan writer of Onward to Chicago.
Price: $155
Activity Level 3
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, morning pastry, lunch, entrance fees, escort, docents and snacks.
Harvest High Tea & Holiday Mansion Tour: Tuesday November 7 8:00am - 5:30pm
Join us for a delightful day filled with holiday and fall festivities! We'll start with a tour of the beautifully decorated Reddick Mansion in Ottawa, where you'll be immersed in the festive spirit of the upcoming holiday season. Afterward, enjoy a bountiful harvest high tea, featuring a variety of seasonal treats. We'll also visit August Hill Winery for a wonderful holiday wine tasting, where you can savor exquisite wines and pick up a few holiday gifts.
Price: $175
Activity Level 3
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, lunch, docent fee/tip, tasting, escort, and snacks
Four Winds Casino: Tuesday November 12 9:00am - 4:30pm
At Four Winds New Buffalo,
the excitement never stops.
Price: $49
Activity Level 2
Drivers License or State ID required at Casino
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, pastries at facility in the morning, $15 slot play, $10 food credit which can be used for: The Buffet, Timbers Fast Food & Deli, & White Birch Grab N Go
2nd date in September listed above
Holiday Wine Tasting: Thursday November 14 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine Tasting Session with Timothy Campbell a certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. He also is a faculty member at the College of DuPage where he teaches Introduction to Wine and Beverage Management, as well as art, writing, and photography classes. As an experienced lecturer, he shows that exploring the world of wine is fun, enriching, and something anyone can do.
Overview of Wine Basics
Briefly cover different types of wines.
Introduce the concept of wine regions.
Tasting Technique
Demonstrate the proper way to taste wine (observe, swirl, sniff, sip, savor).
Wine Selection
Curate a selection of Holiday wines for tasting.
Discuss the unique characteristics of each wine.
Price: $35
Activity Level 1
Includes: Includes a mini holiday inspired individual charcuterie board, dessert
and wine tasting with a Level 3 Sommelier
Miracle on 34th St: Friday November 15 7:30am - 6:30pm
Enjoy morning pastries before heading to Fort Atkins Fireside Theater in Wisconsin. Upon arrival Peruse a variety of great boutique shops and don’t forget to order your homemade bakery that will be ready to take home after the show.. Based on the beloved Christmas movie, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET is a big brassy Broadway musical with a heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle – a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love that is Christmas. Written by Meredith Willson, the creator of THE MUSIC MAN, this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale. Included lunch of fresh Breads, Butternut Squash Soup, Dessert Mississippi Mud Cake. Make your Entree selections upon registering.
Price: $197
Activity Level 2
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, morning pastries, main floor seating, escort, and snacks.
A Beautiful Noise: 11:30am-5:30pm Three Dates Sunday November 17 Waitlist Wed November 20 Waitlist Sun November 24
THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
Price: $220
Activity Level 2
Includes: Roundtrip, Motorcoach, Main floor seating at Cadillac Palace, escort, and snacks
Merry Milwaukee: Tuesday November 26 8:30am - 5:30pm
Experience the desert oasis, a tropical jungle and a floral garden all in one stop at the Mitchell Park Conservatory, better known as “The Domes.” Enjoy the seasonal show with the festive floral wonderland. Hundreds of colorful poinsettias, snow white mums and deep green fern foliage wrap the show dome in holiday cheer.
Next learn about the Tripoli Shriners Temple completed in 1928. You will marvel at the architectural details both inside and outside. The festival of trees is an annual event where you will view beautifully decorated trees. A private catered Included lunch will be served at the Shrine. Menu Chicken Marsala, Mashed Potatoes, Fall Salad, Fresh Fruit, Apple Pie and More.
This afternoon delight in the wonderment of Christmas at the Pabst Mansion where no two Christmases are the same. From glitz and glam to train and tracks and teddy bears around the tree, each room is decked from tip to mistletoe.
Price: $180
Activity Level 3
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, morning pastry, lunch, entrance fees, escort, and snacks.
Lightscape: Tuesday, December 10, 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Will all meet at the famous Chicken Basket and enjoy the all you can eat lunch Buffet before heading to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Will embrace the spirit and beauty of the season at Lightscape, returning to set the Garden aglow with light, art, and music. This year’s reimagined trail takes us to the sixth annual holiday celebration to new heights and lights with dazzling installations debuting in the U.S. for the first time. Let’s make lasting memories at Lightscape.
Price: $159
Activity Level 3
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, lunch, entrance fees, escort, and snacks.
Taste the Bubbles: Friday December 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine Tasting Session with Timothy Campbell a certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. He also is a faculty member at the College of DuPage where he teaches Introduction to Wine and Beverage Management, as well as art, writing, and photography classes. As an experienced lecturer, he shows that exploring the world of wine is fun, enriching, and something anyone can do.
Overview of bubbly Wines and Champagne
Briefly cover different types of bubble.
Introduce the concept of wine/champagne regions.
Tasting Technique
Demonstrate the proper way to taste and toast (observe, swirl, sniff, sip, savor).
Wine/Champane Selection
Curate a selection of bubbly wines for tasting.
Discuss the unique characteristics of each..
Price: $45
Activity Level 1. Held at KAWC
Includes a mini individual charcuterie board, dessert
and tasting of the bubbles with a Level 3 Sommelier
& Juliet: Sunday December 15 11:00am - 5:00pm
This is an amazing high energy performance. I had to get orchestra seats! You don’t want to miss this amazing production of & Juliet. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.
View the trailer at www.broadwayinchicago.com
Price: $240
Activity Level 2
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, morning pastry, lunch, entrance fees, escort, and snacks.
Season of Joy Luncheon: Saturday December 16, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a delightful holiday luncheon, meet at The Drake in Oakbrook. This festive event is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends, savor delicious food, and create lasting memories. Experience the holiday cheer in a beautifully decorated venue and look forward to a special appearance by Santa, who will bring a unique gift for each guest. We can't wait to share this magical season with you!
Price: $90
Activity Level 1
Includes: Three course luncheon, Beverages,
Santa, and gift.
Pre-Selected Entrée: Choose your favorite entrée upon registration either Chicken Provencal or Baked Spaghetti to ensure a delightful dining experience.
The Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera: Thursday December 19 12:30am-5:30pm
The Joffrey ballet at the Lyric Opera House. The beloved version of The Nutcracker takes inspiration on a magical Christmas Eve mere months before the opening of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, Marie and her mother, a sculptress creating the fair’s iconic Statue of the Republic, partake in a festive celebration with a surprise visit from the mysterious Great Impresario. That evening after awakening to an epic battle between Toy Soldiers and The Rat King, Marie is swept away by a Nutcracker Prince. They are taken on a whirlwind journey to the dreamlike fairgrounds of the World’s Columbian Exposition with sprawling attractions represented by countries from around the globe. We arrive before the show to be met by lyric staff for an introduction of the show and a glass of Champagne bubbly.
Price: $175
Activity Level 2
Includes: Roundtrip Motorcoach, main floor seating,
Champagne greeting, escort, and snacks.
Cuisine with Carrie: Pinecone Cottage Friday December 20 1:30pm-3:30pm
Come enjoy a delightful three-course experience with our "Beginnings" course, featuring a cozy soup paired with a delectable tea bread. Next, savor the flavors of our "Savories and Scones" selection, a perfect blend of tasty treats. Finally, indulge in the "Sweet Endings" dessert course, a sweet conclusion to our festive afternoon. While the exact menu remains a surprise, each dish will be crafted to capture the charm and spirit of an Appalachian Mountain Christmas. We can't wait to celebrate this magical afternoon with you!
Price: $85
Activity Level 1
Includes: High Tea experience, special, escort, tax, & tip.
Painting Classes
You see all her painting in the art room here at WBRSPC, now come and paint with Andrea. She is an amazing person and her talent to teach is second to none. She will have you painting like a professional in no time with step by step instructions. We had so much fun the last series we are going to do it monthly in the winter! Includes: Canvas, use of paints, brushes, snack and instructor.
Please RSVP for Bunco and Breakfast Club in form below
Bunco: 1pm - 3pm Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 30
Come and have some Fun! Fun! Fun! One Monday a month. Will have a lite snack with CASH PRIZES and raffle, will change partners every round giving you a chance to socialize with everyone.
March Luck of the Irish Raffle
April Earth Day Raffle
May Flowers
Breakfast Club: 9am-10:30am Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov 18
Join us Monday mornings for a continental breakfast
Lets enjoy fellowship and friendship! Will have a sponsor or a special guest drop in from time to time. Carrie will always be on hand to highlight trips and answer any questions.
What a great way to start the week!
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