Chicago Vegetarian/Vegan Food, Drinks and Social Group

In 2020, at age 60, Elisa began a plant-based diet and has since reversed prediabetes, resolved sleep apnea, and lost 115 pounds! Her transformation was featured on the Forks Over Knives website, and in 2024 she earned a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. You’ll also learn about the science-backed benefits of a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet—and how it can support your long-term health and well-being.

🗣️ Just Exploring—or Have a Plant-Based Story to Tell? After Elisa Dworak’s talk, we’re opening the mic! If you’re plant-based and have a health journey to share, we’d love to hear it—and if you’re just curious, come soak it all in. You might just hear the story that fuels you forward. 💬

Recognizing that the vegan journey is often best shared, The Vegan Museum is creating a space for connection. Social impact filmmaker and speaker Mina Patel will lead interactive, community-building exercises to bring together like-minded individuals to foster meaningful relationships and ensure no one feels alone on their vegan journey. Come connect, learn, and be inspired by your neighbors. Let’s build health and hope—together.

LET'S BECOME FRIENDS CANOEING TOGETHER! 😃🤗

👋🚨🛶 BOOK NOW, BEFORE DISCOUNT CODE ENDING SOON, MESSAGE ME ONCE YOU BOOK TODAY ON DISCOVERY CENTER LINK WEBSITE. YOU MUST MESSAGE ME ONCE YOU BOOK NOW ON LINK TO DISCOVERY CENTER WEBSITE. RSVP'ING WILL NOT RESERVE YOUR SPOT, MUST PAY ONLINE TO RSVP. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POSTING AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS BOOKING, I PROVIDED DISCOVER CENTER'S PHONE NUMBER ON THIS POSTING. LEAVE THEM YOUR NAME, YOUR NUMBER, YOUR QUESTION AND THEY WILL CALL YOU BACK WHEN THEY ARE IN OFFICE DOING OTHER CLASSES .

WE WILL EAT AFTERWARDS SO BRING EXTRA MONEY OR YOUR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD TO GO TO EAT TOGETHER AROUND THERE AT LOCATION THERE IS ARE RESTAURANTS CLOSE BY TO EAT AND DRINK.

CALL DISCOVERY CENTER AT 1-773-348-8120 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

ALSO I SUGGEST TO EAT BREAKFAST BEFORE YOU GO OR BRING SNACKS AND WATER BOTTLE TO TAKE WITH YOU ON CANOE IF YOU GET HUNGRY OR THIRSTY. BRING A TOWEL AND EXTRA CLOTHES, SOCKS, SHOES IN CASE YOU GET WET. BRING A LIGHT JACKET OR WINDBREAKER IF YOU GET COLD. DISCOVERY CENTER HAS WATER BOTTLE AND SNACKS FOR $1 CASH EACH IF IN CASE YOU DID NOT HAVE TIME TO PICK SOMETHING UP FOR YOURSELF.

Cost is $85 plus pay a $7 class registration fee BUT USE MY DISCOUNT CODE TO GET MONEY OFF PRICE WHEN YOU BOOK ON DISCOVERY CENTER WEBSITE OR CALL DISCOVERY CENTER AND BOOK OVER THE PHONE AS WELL! 😃🤗

DISCOUNT CODE IS:

CANOE$10

( CHOOSE SECTION, CLASS NUMBER 4606 DATE AND ADD TO CART, THEN GO STRAIGHT DIRECTLY TO SHOPPING CART AND APPLY MY SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR YOU BY TYPING ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS FOR YOUR DISCOUNT CODE TO WORK FOR YOU, THEN CHECK OUT BY PAYING )

4606 LET’S GO CANOEING
A perfect way for sharing paddling pleasures with us. Our all day trip to the river provides a wide variety of canoeing delights. Nature blooms amidst rocky outcrops, a variety of wildlife, fresh air and majestic woodland. Our great price includes round trip transportation. Coffee & donuts are provided before departure. Enjoy a thrilling day of canoeing. Rental of canoes, paddles, floatation devices and instruction by one of our guides is included. Spend a lazy afternoon exploring canyons, caves and sandstone bluffs and observing herons and other wildlife.

IMPORTANT: Trip leaves at 8:30 am from Discovery Center. Please arrive early by 8AM for check-in, orientation, coffee & donuts. We will return approximately 6:30pm. If you must cancel, you must notify us at least 3 days prior to the trip to receive a credit voucher to use only at Discovery Center because it is non-refundable. If weather prohibits canoeing, the trip will be rescheduled.

Departs from: 4318 N Elston Ave. Arrive by 8am for check-in. 1 session

“...The wonderful ride down the river...a good break from the city” “All I had to do was show up, everything was taken care of”

https://discoverycenter.cc/water-activity-classes/canoeing

SEE YOU AT DISCOVERY CENTER EARLY AT 8AM! 😀🤗

AMAZING WEEKEND GETAWAY PACKAGE DEAL TO GO WHITE WATER RAFTING! 😃🤗

Class Code: 1003 Price: $239.00 Choose Your Class Session * 1003 RAFTING WISCONSIN’S WILD RIVER: Sec Sat/Sun 7:30am Qty: How many people you want to go with you! Book Online on the link below to get $20 Off Price With My Special Discount Code and note that offer expires soon so book now:

RAFT$20

https://discoverycenter.cc/sports-recreation-classes/raft-whitewater

BOOK NOW! BOOK EARLY! BOOK FAST! LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

( Go on Link, Pick Section, Add To Cart, Then Go Directly To Shopping Cart, Then Add Code: RAFT$20 Then Check Out! )

1003 RAFTING WISCONSIN’S WILD RIVER

Experience rafting on one of the finest rivers in the Midwest, the Wolf River! We have scheduled an action packed weekend getaway this season. The Wolf River is nestled deep in the wilderness of the Nicolet National Forest, amidst the splendor of the rugged tamarack & the hardwood forest of the Northern Wisconsin. The water runs fast on the Wolf River speeding over rocky ledges creating boiling white water. You will be rafting through the best section of the Wolf River, which includes the scenic regions of the Menominee Indian Reservation. This stretch of river features several sets of rapids & water falls including the Big Smokey Falls a 40 foot progression water fall. You will get WET!!

If river conditions are better on the Menominee River this excellent class 4 river will be our alternate.We raft a portion of the beautiful Menominee River along the border of Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Your ride begins with smooth rafting, but quickly changes to a section between spectacular 200ft cliffs. Then experience the Menominee's dramatic Piers Gorge and its Class 4 rapids.You will get WET!!

WEEKEND INCLUDES: ( BRING YOUR OWN TENT, SLEEPING BAG, WHATEVER YOU WANT TO BRING TO CAMP ONE NIGHT LIKE SNACKS, BLANKET, JACKET, BUG SPRAY, SUN SCREEN, ETC. )Use of camp ground facilities, swimming, hiking, & more.  Overnight at campground  Roundtrip Transportation from Discovery Center, Meals: coffee & donuts before we leave Saturday, dinner Saturday night & breakfast Sunday morning. (Lunches not included in package prices. You may bring your own or purchase along the road).  Rafts, paddles, life jackets, helmets  Rafting instruction & an experienced guide  All the fun you can have on a wilderness trip Overnight accommodations at campground. You will need tent, sleeping bag and toiletries. The campsite has showers, toilet facilities, a bar and lots of open space. Saturday afternoon fun includes hiking, swimming at a nearby lake or a group volleyball game. Horseback riding will also be made available for an additional fee. Saturday night enjoy a roaring campfire, drink liquid refreshments, roast marshmallows and hotdogs, and enjoy great camaraderie with your fellow campers. Sunday you will enjoy the ride of your life shooting down the wild river. This incredible weekend package fill up quickly so make your reservation today. We’ve been leading this trip for over 35 years and have taken thousands of people rafting for the time of their lives.

IMPORTANT: Trip will leave from the Discovery Center at 7:00am Saturday morning or earlier. Come early for coffee & donuts. We’ll return approx 10:30pm Sunday evening. If you must cancel, you must notify our office at least 3 days prior to the trip in order to receive a class credit voucher. In case weather conditions prohibit your trip, it’ll be rescheduled. There will be no refunds in this case.

( THERE IS A LAKE THERE TO GO SWIMMING SO YOU CAN BRING A BATHING SUIT, TOWEL. THERE IS A BAR THERE TO DRINK. THERE IS A VOLLEYBALL COURT THERE SO YOU CAN BRING A VOLLEYBALL IF YOU WANT TO. WE WILL BUILD A BONFIRE! MAYBE MAKE S'MORES. WE WILL GAZE AT THE BEAUTIFUL STAR FILLED SKY! JUST IMAGINE ALL THE TONS OF FUN WE WILL HAVE AND THE GREAT MEMORIES WE WILL MAKE! MANY GROUPS ARE JOINING US! 😃🤗 )

Sec Sat & Sun 7:30am-10:30pm 2 days Departs from 4318 N Elston Ave. Arrive by 7am or Earlier for coffee & donuts and orientation

“Extremely well organized, lots to do, very full 2 days, great people, instant camaraderie. It was great!! FUN FUN FUN!!” Victoria Schumacker

😊 See you there!