"The Bus Stops Here"
Day Trips and Extended Trips
Open to everyone!
The
Sandwich Park District offers a wide variety of travel programs for adults.
Whether you enjoy plays or dinner theater, shopping trips or casinos, there is
something for everyone! Our program coordinator, Christine McMahon, will
act as your hostess and will make sure you have an enjoyable experience,
whatever you choose.
Please consult our program
guide for a listing of all currently offered trips and check the registration
tab for policies concerning all trips.
LUNCH
BUNCH TRIPS
DINNER THEATER
TRIPS
CASINO TRIPS
EXTENDED TRIPS
LUNCH BUNCH - GENERAL INFORMATION
Register for our Lunch Bunch outings and enjoy food, fun and
fellowship. Each trip is a wonderful opportunity to try different restaurants
you might not venture to on your own. Our fee includes park district van
transportation and escort. The meal cost and gratuity are "on your own". As time
permits, browsing in area shops is included. NOTE: A step stool is used to enter
and exit the park district van.
MORGAN'S CHARHOUSE
Winfield, Illinois
Morgan's is an eating establishment that
prides itself on being a great Steak House that knows the essence of the
restaurant business. It isn't enough to merely provide great food.
The truly memorable dining experience depends upon several other ingredients
from top food selections, to the most dedicated people serving you. It is
their motto to "lift your dining experience to a whole new level".
Morgan's wants to bring you an experience that is simply unparalleled in the
restaurant industry. . .the lunch menu offers salads, burgers, entrees, priced
between $9 to $17.
ADULTS
251921.1 Thursday, March 8
$12 / $14 NR
Park District van departs at 10:00 a.m. Approximate
return by 4:30 p.m.
BISTRO ONE WEST
St. Charles, Illinois
Bistro One West is a newer restaurant located on the shores
of the Fox River. They use fresh ingredients with simple, artisan
techniques to create a number of flavor profiles for a high quality, modern
American cuisine. The menu includes a number of appetizers, salads,
burgers and entree selections. Prices range from $9 to $12.
ADULTS
251921.2 Thursday, April 19
$12 / $14 NR
Park District van departs at 10:00 a.m. Approximate
return by 4:30 p.m.
DINNER THEATER
TRIPS
GAME PAZZO
Downers Grove,
Illinois
With gaming becoming the phenomenon it is today, gamers across the world are
being exposed to new ways to play and enjoy their games. Game Pazzo is a
state of the art gaming facility. Over 70 game stations are available and
16 computers with games. Play on current video game equipment like Rock
Band, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and the current games, just like you
see on TV - Madden, Halo, Warcraft, Star Wars, the Old Republic, Dead Space 2,
The Legend of Zelda: Skyword Sword. This unique gaming environment offers
gamers over 13,000 square feet of video game favorites! An all day pass is
included in the fee. A full service bar and cafe is available in the
gaming arena. Your gaming dreams made possible!
Adults (Who Think They Are Teens!)
Code: 251901.1 Saturday, January 21
$24 / NR $36
Park District van departs at 5:00 p.m. Approximate return at 11:00 p.m.
FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
Chicago,
Illinois
Navy Pier
Enjoy over 25 different garden displays by area designers and sponsors.
"Tablescapes" feature a unique display of table settings with flowers and
greenery; other attractions include several Themed gardens, garden gourmet
and the Marketplace where specialty garden items are available for purchase.
Cooking demonstrations and seminars are also available at the 2012 Flower and
Garden Show sponsored by Belgard Hardscapes. The fee includes deluxe motor
coach transportation and entrance to the show. Lunch is "own your own" at
Navy Pier.
Adults
Code: 252001.1 Monday, March 12
$37
Motor coach departs at 8:30 a.m. with approximate return at
5:00 p.m.
SHAMROCKS & SHENANIGANS
Utica,
Illinois
Join us for a fun St. Patrick's Day celebration. The Gilhooly's will
entertain you with their Irish wit, singing, and dancing. Fabulous Starved
Rock buffet featuring traditional Irish food and American food including your
favorites: corned beef and cabbage, fried chicken, potatoes and carrots,
green salad with dressing, fruit salad, soda bread, Irish coffee and an Irish
dessert. The show is sure to bring the Irish out in you! Just for
fun, we will play "green" bingo on the motor coach. A wee little prize
will be awarded to the best dressed leprechaun on the trip. (Of course, this
means the "wearin' of the green")
Adults
Code: 252021.1 Thursday, March 15
$62
Motor coach departs at 10:00 a.m. with approximate return at
4:30 p.m.
PATSY CLINE
Utica,
Illinois
Mary Pfeifer has a voice that will take you back to the days of Patsy Cline.
From Patsy's first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, she covers her famous
hits such as "Crazy" and "Walking After Midnight". Mary recently performed
in the part of Patsy Cline in the highly successful Engle Lane Theater
production of "Always Patsy Cline". Mary's voice and tribute to Patsy are
sure to bring back some memories! The Starved Rock buffet lunch is include
and always delicious!
Adults
Code: 252011.1 Monday, April 23
$62
Motor coach departs at 10:00 a.m. with approximate return at
4:30 p.m.
CASINOS TRIPS
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For Ages 21 and Above
FOUR WINDS CASINO
New Buffalo, MI
Four Winds is the largest premier casino in the Midwest! Only a two and
a half hour drive, this newer casino offers over 3,000 of the most sought after
slots from penny to $100. Table games include Blackjack, PaiGow Poker,
Craps, 3 and 5 card poker, Roulette and more. Four Winds has the only
World Poker room in the Midwest. Groups receive $15 instant slot credit
and $10 food credit. The food credit can be used in any of the food
outlets, except the Cooper Rock Steak House. Gratuity is not included in
the price of the buffet.
Adults
Code: 262001.1
Thursday, April 5
$32 per person
Motor coach departs at 8:15 a.m. with approximate return by 6:30 p.m.
ISLE OF CAPRI CASINO
Bettendorf, IA
Slots of fun! Isle of Capri casino is spacious, clean, and inviting.
Participants with an Isle One Card receive a free lunch buffet and $5 of Isle
Play. NOTE: A birth date and complete address must be submitted at
time of registration. A free Isle One player card will be issued upon
arrival at the casino if you are a new player.
Adults
Code: 252031.1
Friday, March 2
$31 per person
Motor coach departs at 8:00 a.m. with approximate return by 6:30 p.m.
EXTENDED TRIPS
FLORIDA'S EMERALD COAST
Mayflower Motor Coach Tour
In this 8 day motor coach tour you will experience white sand beaches and dip
your toes in the crystal-clear waters of Destin, FL. Several sight-seeing
side trips are included such as the Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Walton Beach
Magnolia Grill, Dolphin Watching Cruise and more. Nine meals are included
as well as home pick-up.
Adults
#6010.301
February 24 to March 2, 2012
Per person Twin, $1,059; Single, $1,488; Triple,
$1,045
Deposit is $210 to reserve space made out to Sandwich Park District (this
includes cancellation fee waiver)
ATLANTIC CITY, PHILADELPHIA & NEW YORK CITY
Mayflower Motor Coach Tour
This extended 7 days, 6 nights trip offers something for everyone!
Experience a tri-city tour of New York, Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
This trip includes six nights lodging, three consecutive nights at an Atlantic
City Casino Hotel, nine meals, six breakfasts and three dinners plus a guided
tour of New York City , Philadelphia and free time in Atlantic City.
Famous sites include Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Wall Street and Central
Park in New York City. You will experience Independence Hall, the Liberty
Bell, the waterfront area of Penn's Landing in Philadelphia and then travel to
Atlantic City. While in Atlantic City stroll the famous boardwalk and
enjoy the ocean view or do some shopping. The dates for this Diamond Tour
are June 23 through June 29. Call Christine for a flyer and detailed
information. (Credit cards will not be accepted for this trip).
Adults
Code 353201.1
June 23 - 30
Per person $569 per person double occupancy (without insurance)
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