Trips

Easy:

The King & I - Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

Moderate:

Moderate Plus:

Challenging:

CDC guidelines: Trips will depend on CDC guidelines at the time of the trip. Please call 630-879-5235 with questions. Trips will depart from the Eastside Community Center parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

Rock of Ages - Paramount Theatre, Aurora

Ages 18+

British tutor Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam struggle with cultural differences after Anna arrives at the royal palace in Bangkok. Inspired by true events, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I” is a tale of the human experience, exploring the historical intricacies of class, race, and politics in 1862. Featuring beloved songs like “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You,” this classic won 13 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical. The 1957 movie adaptation was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Score. For lunch choose from chicken cacciatore, lemon- and herb-crusted cod or vegetable linguine pomodoro. Trip Includes: Ticket, lunch and transportation to Drury Lane Theatre. Deadline: 03/21. Departure time: 10:00 am. Trip will depend on CDC guidelines at the time of the trip.

Ages 18+

Set in LA’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in LA to chase their dreams. For Sherrie, the strip is the opportunity to start over and follow her dreams of becoming an actress. That is, until someone steals the small-town girl’s suitcase, right outside of the world-famous Bourbon Room. Saved by the ambitious bus-boy and wannabe singer Drew, it is love at first sight for the pair, but the course of true love never runs smooth and there are a whole lot of obstacles in the way for their love and dreams on the wild Sunset scene. Trip fee includes show ticket, lunch, and transportation. Registration deadline is 04/13.

TRIPS

Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford

Ages 18+

Construction of Anderson Japanese Gardens began in 1978, when Rockford businessman John Anderson was inspired by a visit to the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon. The Andersons’ swampy backyard along Rockford’s Spring Creek was transformed into a Japanese-style landscape. On this trip, you will learn about the placement of every rock, alignment of every tree, and layout of all paths during a two-hour guided tour. There is a lot of walking, so please be sure to wear the proper shoes. After the tour, we’ll dine at a nearby restaurant where you can order off the menu and pay on your own. Registration deadline is one week before the scheduled trip. Departure time from Batavia: 8:45A. Return: 3:30P.

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee

The King and I 170012-1A 18+ Th 04/14 10:00A-6:00P. ESCC Parking Lot $88 Rock of Ages 270004-1A 18+ W 05/04 11:00A-4:30P ESCC Parking Lot $65 Anderson Japanese Gardens 270011-1A 18+ Th 05/26 8:45A- 3:30P ESCC Parking Lot $43