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Autumn 2016 Activity Guide | 47 Adult & Senior TRIPS FAB FOX VALLEY (Ages 18+) The beautiful towns of Geneva and St. Charles, IL are set on sloping streets lined by gardens and bursting with charm and history. In Geneva enjoy some time to shop at the famous Little Traveler and its unique boutiques and stores. Afterward ride south along the Fox River to St. Charles, IL and lovely Pottawatomie Park, where we board the Fox River Queen, a replica steamboat paddlewheeler. Once on board, enjoy a fantastic buffet lunch with musical entertainment, on a two-hour cruise of the scenic and serene Fox River. No refunds after September 6. Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 313202-01 Tu 09/20 9:45 am - 3:00 pm $68/$70 IT'S GREEK TO ME (Ages 55+) An enjoyable day is in store as we visit Chicago's Greektown! A professional guide joins us downtown to take us through this colorful neighborhood. See this finished product of former Mayor Daley's Greektown re-development program. Hear the stories of the neighborhood's rich history from Greek ship captains arriving in Chicago in the 1800's, to the introduction of gyros and saganaki to the U.S. Tour the beautiful new National Hellenic Museum. This museum is the first in the country dedicated to the Greek journey, from ancient times to the modern Greek-American experience. Branded as "the newest thing in ancient history," explore the museum's Calamos Great Hall with its arts and artifact exhibitions, the Grand Lobby and the Haikiss Family Exhibition Hall with the museum's permanent exhibits. Capture the Greek immigrant experience through film and audio at the Homer project. In the summer, visit the rooftop terrace with its gardens and dramatic Chicago skyline backdrop. A family-style Greek lunch is scheduled today at the popular Greek Island's Restaurant where you sample mouthwatering Greek delicacies. We finish the day with a visit to a Greektown bakery where you can buy some delicious Greek pastry to bring home with you! No refunds after July 28. Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 213202-01 Th 08/11 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $80/$83 SANDWICH FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS (Ages 18+) Join us for a festival of crafts in Sandwich, Illinois. Hundreds of crafters will be on hand displaying a variety of fall and holiday treasures. Lunch is on your own. No refunds after 9/17. Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 313204-01 Th 09/29 8:00 am - 3:00 pm $15/$18 AUTUMN IN THE FINGER LAKES (Ages 18+) Join the Lombard Park District and Fancy Free Holidays on a spectacular five- day motor coach tour through the Lake and Wine Region of New York State! Highlights include: eight meals, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Corning Museum of Glass, Chemung Valley History Museum, step on guided tour of Mark Twain and area, Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruise, Glenora Wine Cellar tour & tasting, Niagra Adventure Theatre Maid of the Mist Cruise at Niagra Falls, and $25 Fancy Free Holidays Travel Rewards. For a full brochure and daily itinerary, please contact Patti at (630) 620-7322. Date Fee single, double, triple 10/02 - 10/06 $1569, $1229, $1209 MIDWEST CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (Ages 18+) Join the Lombard Park District and Fancy Free Holidays on a spectacular three- day motor coach experience Two Wonderful Christmas Destinations! Highlights include: five meals, two nights Crowne Plaza Hotel Union Station Indianapolis, Museum of Science and Industry Christmas Around the World, Walnut Room at Macy's with lunch included, Benjamin Harrison Home guided tour, Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre Christmas Show, Rocket Fizz, Eiteljorg Museum guided tour, and $15 Fancy Free Holidays Travel Rewards. For a full brochure and daily itinerary, please contact Patti at (630) 620-7322. Date Fee single, double, triple 11/01 - 12/01 $879, $734, $724 CHICAGO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (Ages 18+) See the spectacular Chicago Christmas Lights. Visit the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza to shop for holiday crafts. See and hear the magic of the holidays come alive at Navy Pier for the annual Christmas display. See the beautiful decorations, while yuletide music fills the air. Enjoy a late lunch/dinner at Lawry's The Prime Rib, a Chicago restaurant legend. The restaurant, which is in the old McCormick Mansion, is magnificently decorated for the holidays, affording an unforgettable dining experience. Later enjoy a narrated guided tour of the breathtaking Christmas Lights and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival along Michigan Avenue. No refunds after 11/22. Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 313203-01 Tu 12/06 1:30 - 7:30 pm $91/$93