Summer Evening Sing-A-Long at the Somonauk Branch
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Activity Level 1 - Take a trip down “Memory Lane.” Feel free to sing-a-long as we are serenaded by Mr. Larry Breidenbach with melodies from the Great American Songbook. Enjoy an evening with good food, good friends, and good music from the 1940’s and up through the years! Dinner will be provided byCountry Girl Food Services. Due to the size of the Somonauk Community Room, seating will be limited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; Dinner is at 5:00 p.m. Payment due upon registration. Members: $36.00 • Guests: $39.50
2020 Trips Preview at HearthStone Center & Somonauk Branch
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Activity Level 1 - What big plans do The Classics have in store for your 2020 trips? Come to our trip preview event to see what we have planned! 10:00 a.m. at HearthStone Center; 3:00 p.m. at the Somonauk Branch. Please RSVP by August 23rd.
Wisconsin's Cranberry Harvest Tour & Amish Backroads
September 9-10, 2019
Activity Level 5 - Did you know that Wisconsin is the nation’s leading producer of cranberries? Catch a glimpse of this harvesting process during a guided riding tour of a Cranberry Marsh. We will stop at the Cranberry Discovery Center where you will take a self-guided tour through the museum that includes a tasty cranberry-infused lunch! On our second day we will travel “Down a Country Road” in Cashton, WI where Chuck and Kathy invite you to their farm in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest Amish community. Set amongst the gorgeous rolling countryside, the farm is home to the Village Shops which showcase many hand-crafted treasures. Then Kathy will join us for a step back in time to a quieter, simpler way of life as we travel through serene Amish back roads. We will also enjoy an Amish prepared buffet lunch on an Amish owned farm. **We must have a minimum of 20 people registered for this trip** REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 19! Payment due upon registration. Members: $430.00 • Guests: $470.00
Creative Craft Class at HearthStone Center
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Activity Level 1 - Do you like to be creative? Maybe you have always wanted to try making something with your own hands? This evening caters to both! Come to HearthStone to make-and-take your very own hanging decoration! Tracy Teter-Chan, owner of Shadow Dreams, takes you step-by-step through this fun process of creating your choice of a holiday hat or wreath! Choose the design from our list that you want to create and make it personalized for you. You may even want to give it as a gift to someone special! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., event to begin at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by September 11th. Payment and choice are due upon registration. Members and Guests: Hat: $45.00 • Wreath: $55.00
Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Game
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Activity Level 3 - Did you have the opportunity to see Coach Nagy when he visited DeKalb High School in March? During his inspirational talk, he gave us a sneak peek about his goals for the season, so we thought, “Wouldn’t it be great to see a game and find out how Coach Nagy implements his coaching skills?” Join us as we travel to Soldier Field in Chicago to watch Coach Nagy and the Chicago Bears in a SPECTACULAR SHOWDOWN against the Minnesota Vikings! Take the worry and the stress out of fighting the traffic on game day by coming with The Classics! Trip pricing includes: Round-Trip Transportation to Soldier Field • Admission to the game • Parking with access to an ADA shuttle to Soldier Field (about a 15 minutewalk) • Exclusive seating and access to The United Club, where we will be able to “tailgate” before the game regardless of the weather! (Food and drink purchases will be on your own.) These tickets are limited, so be sure to call and make your reservations today! **All ticket sales are final and must be paid upon registration** RSVP by September 3rd. Members and Guests (18+): $395.00
Antique Roadshow at the Hampshire Branch
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Activity Level 2 - Show off your heritage and collectibles! Join us in Hampshire and bring antiques that you would like to get an appraisal for (two items maximum per household.) Randy Donley from Donley Auction and Brett Doherty from Studio 2015 will be our experts available to talk to you about your treasures. If you are interested, you may be able put your items up for sale through consignment or at an upcoming auction. This event will be from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will be on hand with food and beverages available for purchase! This is a free event to Members and Guests.
Back by Popular Demand at HearthStone Center: Drift Away!
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Activity Level 1 - Come and enjoy an “Indian Summer” evening with The Classics. The musical duo, Drift Away, was so well-received that we have asked them to come back! See why last year’s attendees enjoyed themselves so much! It will be an evening to remember! Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with dinner catered by Lincoln Inn at 5:00 p.m. Payment is due upon registration.RSVP by October 3rd. Members: $36.00 • Guests: $39.50
360 Chicago Observation Deck & Adler Planetarium
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Activity Level 4 - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take in some of the most amazing views of Chicago in the daylight and after dusk? Then do we have the trip for you! On our first stop, we will visit 360 CHICAGO’s Observation Deck, located 1000 feet above the famed Magnificent Mile in the iconic John Hancock Building that offers breathtaking 360 degrees views of the skyline and Lake Michigan. Next we will travel to Adler Planetarium, where we will participate in “Adler after Dark”! Included in this evening: Full access and admission to museum exhibits and galleries • Unlimited sky shows in 3 state-of-the-art theaters • Access to the Doane Observatory (weather permitting) • Live entertainment • Fabulous view of the Chicago Skyline. Trip pricing includes: Round-trip transportation, admission to venues, and dinner. Payment due upon registration. RSVP by September 10th. Members: $175.00 • Guests: $193.00
Genealogy Seminar at HearthStone Center
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Activity Level 1 - Are you interested in genealogy but do not know how to get started? Join us as Classics member, Lynn Buckner, helps you begin your research. She will talk to you about using Ancestry.com, taking a DNA test, and much more! Bring your family, friends and neighbors to this FREE event! Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with the seminar starting at 1:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided. RSVP by November 15th.
Bright Lights Mystery Trip
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Activity Level 5 - Join us for an illuminating afternoon and evening as we travel to this special destination! We will “Light up Your Life” with colossal flair! This trip is walking intensive, so be prepared by dressing in layers and having comfortable walking shoes! Don’t forget your camera! Payment is due upon registration. RSVP by November 15th. Members: $139.00 • Guests: $152.00
Holiday Party at HearthStone Center
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Activity Level 1 - Tis the season to “Deck the Halls” and celebrate “Happy Holidays!” Join us at our annual holiday party where we will be regaled by Mardra Thomas, who is known for her realistic portrayal of Billie Holiday in concert and on the theatrical stage, and Reggie Thomas, who is often seen performing with the Legendary Count Basie Band as an accompanist for the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch catered by Headon’s at Noon. Payment is due upon registration. RSVP by November 29th. Members: $36.00 • Guests: $39.50
Discover the South Pacific Wonders: Australia and New Zealand
January 14-28, 2020
Activity Level 6 - Cross the International Dateline and experience the trip of a lifetime! We will travel to Cairns, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Christchurch, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Milford Sound, and Merina Sheep farm! We will visit Hartley’s Croc Farm and get an up-close look at crocodiles in their natural habitat! At the farm you may have a chance to meet some of the local koalas and learn more about them! The trip will continue to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Center, where you'll see traditional dances, learn how to play a didgeridoo or even throw a boomerang! Explore the Great Barrier Reef and ride a catamaran! Here you can enjoy a glass bottom boat ride, stroll the island trails, relax on the beach, snorkel or just watch the fish and sea turtles swim nearby! Enjoy free time to explore and so much more! SPACE IS LIMITED!!! Contact Classics for pricing and availability.
The Pioneer Woman Mercantile & Magnolia Market
March 22-27, 2020
Activity Level 6 - Join The Classics as you travel southwest! On this journey, you will board a covered wagon for a city tour of Independence, MO followed by a drive to The Pioneer Woman Mercantile - a destination restaurant, bakery and store in Pawhuska, Oklahoma! Ree and Ladd Drummond spent years renovating the hundred-year-old Osage Mercantile building on Main Street so that they could welcome visitors from near and far and give them a slice of small town hospitality. We will also visit the Little Shop on Bosque, the original home of Magnolia Market that is now an outlet store, and to culminate this fabulous trip, visit Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market! Fans of HGTV’s Fixer Upper know that Chip and Joanna Gaines recently undertook their biggest rehab project ever in acquiring a sprawling downtown Waco property that included two huge grain silos and a 20,000-square-foot barn. Explore the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. This memorial was made to offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity. Learn more about the events of April 1, 1995 and the remarkable response that captivated a nation. When in Waco you will tour of the Dr. Pepper Museum you will learn the story of the invention of Dr. Pepper and the growth of the soft drink industry. Meet the inventor in the Old Corner Drug Store, explore the bottling room, enjoy exhibit areas around the museum and see the soda jerk “shoot a Waco” in the Soda Fountain! Contact Classics for pricing and availability. Payment is due upon registration. RSVP by February 10th.
Scotland & England
May 13-22, 2020
Activity Level 6 - Experience a private tour of the State Apartments in The Queen’s Official Residence! Stroll along cobbled walkways in a city tour where you will see historic sites such as St. Giles Cathedral and Parliament Square. Receive special access to Edinburgh Castle and learn about the history of the city. After dinner, take a late-night ghost walking tour as you explore a more sinister side of Edinburgh.
Are you ready for some speed?? To get to London in less than five hours, you will travel via UK’s high-speed train! Take a sight-packed tour of England on a coach to see local attractions such as Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and visit the Tower of London! As you continue through this picturesque countryside, you will catch a glimpse of Oxford University, stops in two Cotswolds villages and visit the birthplace of iconic playwright, William Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon, and see stunning views from the London Eye. SPACE IS LIMITED!!! Early bird registration discount of $100.00 if you sign by October 10, 2019! Contact Classics for pricing and availability.
The Best of Quebec City & Montreal
August 15-19, 2020
Activity Level 6 - Join this exclusive Classics trip as you stroll through the winding, cobbled streets of Quebec City during your first evening in this exquisite city. See centuries-old stone houses; Place d’Armes, an historic hotel built in the 1600’s by Guillaume Couillard, one of the first French settlers; the Parliament and Chateau Frontenac. Travel via air-conditioned coach to the Isle D’Orleans, where you will learn about its flavorful agricultural heritage the Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre, and Montmorency Falls. Take a guided tour of Montreal and enjoy the sights of Chinatown, Mount Royal Park, Olympic Stadium, Saint Joseph's Oratory, Old Port and Old Montreal, to name a few. Then visit the Notre-Dame Basilica, a Neo-Gothic church, replicating the Notre Dam Cathedral in Paris. This jewel of Quebec's religious heritage was built by the sulpicians over the years 1824 to 1829, to serve as a parish church. Contact Classics for pricing and availability.
Classics Travel Policies
Trip Confirmation Notice
Classics sends out a confirmation reminder notice of payment due date, pickup time and location along with any other information regarding each trip at least two weeks prior to departure date for all trips.
Trip Cancellation Policy for Day Trips
When scheduling day trips, most vendors require full payment when booking the event. We request that full payment for a day trip be made 2 weeks in advance. If you have to cancel a trip and we can fill your space from a waiting list, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel the trip after your payment is made, we will reimburse you when possible.
Trip Cancellation Policy for Extended Trips
Cancellation policies on extended trips are outlined by respective tour companies as stated in their trip brochure. Trip Travel Insurance is always a wise investment when going on extended trips.
Activity Levels
The higher the Activity Level number, the more walking involved. All activities are in the HearthStone Center unless otherwise stated.
Activity Level 1: Very little walking, no stairs.
Activity Level 2: A little walking, possible stairs.
Activity Level 3: Walking, getting on and off the coach, and possible stairs.
Activity Level 4: Walking, getting on and off the coach several times and stairs on the trip.
Activity Level 5: Walking distances which might be on non-flat surfaces, getting on and off the coach multiple times, and stairs.
Activity Level 6: All of the above, including multiple flights of stairs and activities requiring a higher level of stamina.
