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WINE TASTING CLASS-BECOME A WINE CONNOISSEUR and MAKE NEW FRIENDS😀🥂🍷🤗

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Class
Code: 3238
Availability: Spaces Available
Price: $39.00
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• 3238 WINE TASTING CLASS-BECOME A WINE CONNOISSEUR:

Fri 6:00pm-8:00pm

PLUS ADD: * Required Material Fee: $30
Class Registration Fee $7

3238 WINE TASTING CLASS-BECOME A WINE CONNOISSEUR

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several of the "classical" grapes varietals of the world and discover their aromas and flavor profiles. Gain command of basic wine vocabulary and tasting techniques. Bring all your questions about wine and food pairings, storage, or how to select a wine at a restaurant or wine shop, or any other vexing dilemma.

Topics include: classical varieties of wine grapes, the influence of soil and climate (terroir), vinification techniques that influence aroma and taste, temperatures and recommendations for proper storage, which wines are best suited to which foods and occasions. Here's your opportunity to develop your palate and appreciation for international and domestic wines. Extra! Each session your instructor brings a bonus wine that has a unique process to taste & discuss

Location: 4318 N Elston 1 session

"Excellent wine, fun people, friendly staff, it gave me the confidence to order wine in a restaurant & know I'm doing it properly!" -G.G.(class 3238)

*Please Note: Minimum age 21; proof of age required.

😊 See you there!

🌳🏛️ Hidden Lincoln Park: Mansions, Myths & Architectural Marvels 🏰🕰️

Join us for a special late Saturday afternoon walk through Chicago’s iconic Lincoln Park, featuring the historic Arlington–Deming District 🏘️.

Step back in time and discover Lincoln Park, a leafy lakeside neighborhood full of historic charm and architectural splendor! Wander past grand mansions, stately rowhouses, and charming townhomes, once home to Chicago’s business leaders, artists, and influential families.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕚 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:45 PM (~1.5 miles walk)
📍 Start: Theurer-Wrigley House, 2466 N Lakeview Ave,
🎯 End: Chicago Getaway Hostel (Eleanor House), 616 W Arlington Pl
💰 Cost: $20 (cash, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal)
🌦️ Casual pace | Outdoors | Rain or shine
⚠️ Walk ends ~3 blocks from start — plan your parking accordingly

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✨ Tour Highlights

• 🏘️ Gilded Age mansions & rowhouses (Queen Anne, Romanesque, Italianate)
• ⛪ Historic churches & preserved streetscapes
• 🐾 Lincoln Park
• 🍺 Legendary Lincoln Park hotspots
• 🏛️ Stories of Chicago’s elite, immigrants & visionaries

Led by a passionate local guide, this tour brings Lincoln Park’s historic streets and Gilded Age charm to life.

Notable Stops Include:

• 🏰 Theurer-Wrigley House
• ⛪🙏 The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
• 🏠 Sarah Belle Wilson House
• 🏛️ William C. Groetzinger House
• 🏰 Deming Manor
• 🏢 Jerome Soltan Bldg (4 Plus One)
• 🏠 Jacob Gross House
• 🏰 The Wieboldt Mansion
• ⛪ Saint Clement Church
• 🏠 Newman Triplets House on Orchard by John Van Osdel
• 🧱🏘️ Brick Row Houses by B. F. McConnell & George Beaumont
• 🏨 Chicago Getaway Hostel / Arlington House / Eleanor House
• 🧱🏡 1891 Rowhouse on Geneva Terrace
• 🏛️ Francis J. Dewes House
• 🏘️ Lakeview Row House District Homes
• 🏛️🦌 Elks National Memorial and Headquarters

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🎒 Bring

• 👟 Comfortable shoes
• 💧 Water bottle
• 🌦️ Weather-ready gear
• 💵 $20 tour fee

📸 While not a formal photo walk, you’ll have lots of chances to capture Lincoln Park’s charm — from the historic landmarks, gardens, and even a few mansions along the way! 🌿🏛️🌸

🙌 It’s a multi-meetup group event—please keep your RSVP up to date and don’t be a no-show!

🍽️ Optional Meal After the Tour:
🍀 Galway Arms (Irish pub vibes & comfort food)
🍻 Gaslight (casual bar & grill with outdoor patio)
🍝 Pasta Bowl (Italian favorite for hearty pasta dishes)
🌮 Lito’s Taco & Empanada House (Latin flavors & local favorite)
💵 Bring cash — some restaurants don’t split checks!

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🚗 Getting There

• 🚆 CTA: Brown/Red Line + buses (plan via CTA Trip Planner)
• 🚘 Street parking: Clark, Armitage, Lincoln; limited free on Stockton
• 💡 Tip: Use SpotHero / ParkWhiz for easier parking

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🌟 Why Lincoln Park?
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most treasured neighborhoods—famous for quiet, tree-lined streets 🌳, stately mansions 🏰, and deep ties to the city’s history 📜.

• 🌳 Tree-lined streets & stately mansions
• 📜 Rich Gilded Age history
• 🏠 Early development by elite developers like B. F. McConnell, George Beaumont, Edwin Hill Clark
• 🧑‍💼 Home to Chicago’s merchants, industrialists, cultural figures, and professional elite
• 🏛️ Historic institutions like Lincoln Park Zoo, Eleanor Clubs & Elks National Memorial supported working women & veterans

📝 RSVP & No-Show Policy
✔️ Keep your RSVP updated — no-shows prevent others from joining
❌ Please cancel if you cannot attend

✨ Experience Lincoln Park’s Gilded Age charm, iconic homes, and historic streets like never before! 💼💎

Come play all kinds of board games on Saturday nights! Both beginners and experienced gamers are welcome. Bring your own games or take demo games off the wall! Played a game you like? Check out our inventory for games you can take home with you!

Feel free to come anytime Saturdays between 5 PM and 9 PM. Drop in and out as you like. Come with your own group or join a group looking for more players!

Table space is completely free! Food and BYOB friendly. Many food options are available near the area + down the street by Milwaukee and North. We also have snacks and bottled/canned drinks available.

Division Blue Line and CTA Bus 56 stop in front of the shop.

For those driving, the street across from the shop is free parking, otherwise the side streets closer to Ashland/Milwaukee/Division intersection have some permit-less parking available in the residential area + north of the intersection has more free options. Elsewhere, there is meter parking on the street.

LET'S TAKE A STAINED GLASS WINDOW WORKSHOP CLASS TOGETHER! 😀🤗

Isabel Badalpour has been a respected stained glass instructor for over a decade. Her passion for the craft began at an early age through her father, Joseph Badalpour, the founder of Circle Studio Inc (established in 1975). Under his guidance, Isabel developed a deep appreciation and skill for stained glass, which she now shares with her students.

At the Stained Glass Workshop, students are guided through each step of the creative process. They learn how to break down patterns, choose from a variety of teacher-provided designs, and work with glass by cutting, foiling, and soldering. By the end of the course, students complete their own unique stained glass piece, gaining both confidence and craftsmanship.

With roots dating back to 1975, Circle Studio has long been a creative cornerstone in the community. Since establishing our dedicated stained glass workshop in 2017, we've continued to build on over 50 years of collective experience in the art and instruction of stained glass.

Our talented instructors bring more than 20 years of hands-on expertise to every class, guiding students through each step of the creative process. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our workshops are designed to inspire confidence, skill, and self-expression—helping you create beautiful stained glass pieces that truly reflect your personal artistry.

Join our Workshop! Book your class today!

🌟📬 IMPORTANT: PLEASE LET ISABEL KNOW YOU SIGNED UP ON MEETUP WITH MIABELA WHEN YOU ARRIVE. ALSO MESSAGE MIABELA AT 1-414-979-9103 ONCE YOU PAYED ON LINK TO WEBSITE. THANK YOU KINDLY! 🙏

https://www.circlestudioworkshop.com/booking-calendar/beginners-stained-glass-workshop

COST IS $170 FOR CLASS PLUS $50 TO FRAME YOUR STAINED GLASS WINDOW ART IN CLASS!