Drift Away Into Fall

October 20, 2018

Activity Level 1 - Kevin Miller and Brien Prenevost, two local gentlemen from Hampshire, IL, have been entertaining the Chicagoland area since their first sockhop in the 6th grade. They can also be found playing with Miller’s Hometown Band which they co-founded in 1979. Their music is played in wide variety from the 1960’s through today. Visit their website at http://www.driftawaylive.com/home.html.  Come join us as Drift Away gets our toes tapping and enjoy a scrumptious meal catered by Lincoln Inn. Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 4:30 p.m. RSVP by October 15th. Members: $35.00 • Guests: $38.50

Branson, MO

November 6-10, 2018 - $25.00 Discount to Veterans!!

Activity Level 6 - Join us as we take a trek south to Branson, MO!  There you will enjoy many wonderful shows, delectable meals, a riverboat cruise, tram ride through a nature park, and get in some holiday shopping!  Please contact The Classics for more information and registration forms.  We are offering a $25.00 discount to our Veterans who join us.  Price includes transportation, hotel accommodations, all shows, tours, taxes, tips, and gratuities.  Payment is due upon registration.  RSVP by August 21st.  Contact Classics for pricing details.

Holiday Party

December 1, 2018

Activity Level 1 - Join us for a charming afternoon as we are served a delectable dinner by Headon and Sons and enjoy wonderful entertainment. We will be drawing the winner for The Classics Garden Path Quilt. You may purchase tickets at any of our 11 convenient locations. Proceeds from the quilt will go to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Sycamore. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. RSVP by November 26th. Members: $35.00 • Guests: $38.50

Hooray for Hollywood!

December 28, 2018 - January 2, 2019

Activity Level 6 - Save the date for this once-in-a-lifetime moments tour.  This trip will include: Rose Parade reserved seating, a Warner Bros VIP Tour, the Getty Museum, a Hollywood insiders tour, the Reagan Presidential Library, float decorating tour, and a New Year’s Party!  Call Classics for pricing and details!

Puccini's La Boheme at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago

January 13, 2019

Activity Level 2 -La Boheme is one of world’s most popular operas. Don’t miss this timeless story of love among young artist in Paris. Experience the joy, love, heartbreak, and unforgettable music. Price includes tickets, lunch at The Sarah and Peer Pederson Room, transportation, and all tips and gratuities. We have a limited number of tickets, so please call Classics as soon as possible! RSVP by October 20. Members: $275.00 • Guests: $297.00

Soup Sampling

January 15, 2019 in Somonauk and January 17, 2019 at HearthStone Center

Activity Level 1 - We are continuing with our tradition of wonderful, hearty, tasty soups to sample! Prepare your most delicious soup recipe and we will sample them all at noon. It is a real treat to try all the different soup selections. For those who do not wish to bring soup, please bring a few sandwiches to accompany our taste-testing feast. Desserts, beverages and table service will be provided. We will also have a guest speaker. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

Washington D.C. - Embassy Week!

May 2-7, 2019

Activity Level 6 - We had so much fun on our last trip to Washington, D.C., and there is more we want you to see, so we are going back! This time we will be flying to Washington D.C. to experience Embassy Week! We have arranged a very special evening for our guests to enjoy a dinner in a Foreign Embassy as well as tour many of the embassies! You’ll also tour Arlington National Cemetery and Monticello, home of our third President and author of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, enjoy a tasty brunch aboard the Odyssey Cruise Ship while floating down the Potomac River; visit the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court Building, Washington National Cathedral, and so very much more!!

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 Bethany Road Community 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.