Please note that beginning May 1, all joint trips with Highland Park will depart from and return to Redeemer Lutheran Church Parking Lot at 1731 Deerfield Road. Please enter the parking lot on either side of the building, but do not drive around the back of the building where children enter for classes. Use the parking spaces available on either the left or the right of the church building. The bus will be parked on the circular drive in front of the church. This location is equidistant between the two centers and will help control increasing transportation/fuel costs associated with multiple stops.
Trip reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card are accepted. In case of cancellations, refunds (minus a 10% administrative fee) will be issued if we are able to fill the opening from our wait list. Advise us well in advance if you need any reasonable special accommodations.
Anderson Japanese Garden#413250-06
Tuesday, August 26
8:30am @ Redeemer Lutheran Church
$52M … $62NM
Anderson Japanese Garden is recognized as the #1
Japanese garden in North America, featuring a 50-foot
waterfall, an authentic pond-strolling garden, guest
house, tea house, gazebo, and stone lanterns, as
well as the Garden of Reflection and a contemporary
garden with strong Japanese influence. Lunch will
follow the tour at JMK Japanese Restaurant, featuring
chicken, steak, and shrimp, all cooked right in front of you.
PTSC / American Classic Tours
2008-2009 Tour Schedule
Oct. 9-11 Door County (3 days)
Nov. 10-14 Branson Christmas & New Branson Landing Hilton (5 days)
Feb. 2009 Florida Leisure Days (14 days)
March 2009 Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown & new Lincoln Museum (2 days)
May 2009 NYC Theater—3 Broadway Shows (4 days)
August 2009 Blueberry Harvest/Michigan Ferry (3 days)
Sept. 2009 Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston (5 days)
Oct. 2009 Agawa Canyon Train & Mackinac Island (5 days)
Nov./Dec 2009 Nashville Country—Christmas/Opryland Hotel (4 days)
Contact the PTSC for specific itineraries and registration forms & procedures.
Milwaukee Art Museum/New Discovery World Aquarium & Museum
#113250-01
Thursday, September 11
Departure: 9:00 am
$48M … $58NM
This is a grand opportunity to enjoy Lake Michigan vistas while visiting Calatrava’s stunning Milwaukee Art Museum as well as Milwaukee’s NEW Discovery World Aquarium and Technology Museum which is within easy walking distance. You will have options on how to spend your day. You may choose to take a 45 minute guided tour of the Aquarium & Museum which highlights the many innovative, interactive exhibits within its two distinct wings: one featuring the latest state-of-the-art discoveries in medicine and technology and the other featuring a vast assortment of aquatic life. You may want to take extra time to view informative films or just explore this new facility. Lunch will be on-your-own at the Calatrava Café inside the Milwaukee Art Museum. You may choose to spend time exploring the magic of the building, viewing its permanent exhibits, or visiting its wonderful gift shop. A trip with choices! What fun!
“Dirty Dancing”
Cadillac Palace Theatre
#113250-02
Wednesday, October 15
Departure: 12:15 pm
$102M … $112NM
Experience “The Time of Your Life” again says one reviewer. Chicago is home to the U.S. premiere of the international stage hit Dirty Dancing—the Classic Story on Stage. Revisit this compelling coming-of-age love story that has become ensconced as a popular culture icon filled with unforgettable songs and dynamic dancing. Feel the excitement and passion with more than twenty brand new scenes written especially for the stage.
The Sanfilippo Victorian Palace
#113250-03
Wednesday, October 22
Departure: 8:45 am
$78M … $88NM
The Sanfilippo Victorian Palace, a 47,000 square foot residence, is hidden away on 57 acres in Barrington Hills. This magnificent home contains beautifully restored antique music machines and phonographs. There are dozens of chandeliers, lead-glass lamps, art glass, a complete antique ice cream parlor and Victorian antiques throughout the house. In addition, you will see the world’s largest restored theater pipe organ, the most spectacular European salon carousel in existence displayed within a breathtaking French Second Empire setting. Lunch at Millrose Brewing Company will be included in this tour.
“Turn of the Century”
Goodman Theatre
#113250-04
Wednesday, October 29
Departure: 9:30 am
$64M … $74NM
What a glorious, romantic romp through time and the American songbook featuring your favorite songs of the 20th century! This new musical from the Tony Award-winning writers of Jersey Boys, directed by the legendary, nine-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune, and starring Jeff Daniels and Rachel York will be the HOT ticket of the fall season. Time will be allotted for light meals on-your-own at nearby eateries.
“Mame”
Drury Lane/Oakbrook Terrace
#113250-05
Wednesday, November 19
Departure: 10:15 am
$58M … $68NM
Who is Mame? Some of Mame’s wild, adventurous spirit is inside everyone who lives for the moment and believes that “…life is a banquet”! It’s the height of the 1920s and Auntie Mame becomes the guardian for her ten-year-old nephew, Patrick. Enjoy watching this undying classic as you witness how her eccentric life is turned up-side-down and her priorities changed as she lives life to its fullest. Songs include: Mame, It’s Today, Open a New Window, If He Walked into My Life, We Need a Little Christmas, Bosom Buddies, and That’s How Young I Feel. Please indicate your lunch entrée choice when you register: (1) Tilapia with Lemon Butter & Chive (2) Roast Sirloin of Beef Au Jus
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Rosemont Theatre
#113250-06
Thursday, December 4
Departure: 12:45 pm
$67M … $77NM
Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune says “This show has been transformed! The new and energized Rockettes look as if they suddenly got an injection of Fosse.” Yes, the Rockettes are back for another fabulous holiday season! New numbers such as “Sleigh Ride” and “I’m Here” join the beloved classics “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, “The Nutcracker” and the “Living Nativity” in this revamped production.
Looking Ahead
“Grease” The Aztec World @ The Field Museum
January 14, 2009 February 17, 2009
“Chorus Line “Mary Poppins”—Award-winning Musical
April 29, 2009 May 13, 2009