**Travel Enthusiasts**

Located on the north side of Chicago, adjacent to Lincoln Square and North Center neighborhoods, Ravenswood is known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and bustling commercial corridors. Our neighborhood is home to industrial and creative manufacturers, breweries and restaurants, artist studios and tech start-ups, boutique salons and shops, and an engaged residential community. Ravenswood is not your typical neighborhood and there is something here for everyone.

Join us for Lunch at Spacca Napoli known for their amazing Pizza. We will then walk the neighborhood and visit some of the shops such as Hazel which offers unique stationery, jewelry, candles and gifts; Ravenswood Book Store, Lilly street art center and more. There are 4 breweries in the area to choose from for a farewell drink.

Note we will need to make reservations so please be courteous and sign up only if you plan to attend. Failure to show up once you RSVP or cancel within 48 hours of the event will put your membership in the group at risk.

Street parking available but please arrive a few minutes early so you can find a spot.

Join us for an architectural boat tour followed by dinner at a Wicker Park Chicago Restaurant. We will be picked up by luxury motorcoach in Chicago Ridge from 2:00-2:15pm, and transported to and from the boat tour, the restaurant located in the Wicker Park, and back to Chicago Ridge to our waiting vehicles. No hassles with fighting traffic, finding a parking spot or paying outrageous parking fees; just a fantastic afternoon / evening with wonderful people and excellent food!

Pickup: 2:00-2:15pm
Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot
9800 So. Ridgeland
Chicago Ridge, IL
Vehicles may be left here

Tour: 4:15-5:45pm (90-minute River Cruise)
The docent provides commentary on Chicago’s renowned architecture and rich history as we take in magnificent skyline views along the scenic Chicago River during this narrated tour. Learn interesting facts and gain an overall perspective on Chicago as docents share their passion for the city. The ship features an upper deck and a lower deck with indoor climate-controlled lounge to protect you from the elements for a comfortable and worry-free experience. All ships are USCG inspected and certified.

Dinner: 6:15-7:45pm
MIRELLA’S TAVERN
(American / Wicker Park)
Bruschetta | fresh tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and spices on toasted homemade “old world” garlic bread
House Salad | spring lettuce mix, french cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions
Served Family-Style:
New York Strip Steak | char-broiled, chef’s secret green salsa, and roasted yukon gold mashed potatoes
Chicken Limone | sauteed chicken breasts and mushrooms in a lemon-wine sauce served with sauteed broccoli
Rigatoni Alla Vodka | tomato-cream sauce with vodka, peas, pecorino romano and fresh basil
Dessert | Ice cream or Gelato (restaurant's choice)

Cash bar is available at restaurant for cocktails or beverages.

Drop-off: approx. 8:30 pm
Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot
9800 So. Ridgeland
Chicago Ridge, IL

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The cost for this event is $140 (includes transportation, cruise and dinner [see below], taxes and gratuities). A 100% refund will be given if you cancel WITH ME AND WE ARE ABLE TO FILL YOUR SPOT.

To sign up for this event, EITHER mail a check to Shelly Scinto, P. O. Box 168, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 OR send payment through "Zelle" to scintoshelly@comcast.net. Please make sure to put YOUR name in the "what's this for?" field. You will not be confirmed until I receive payment from you.

I AM LISTING THIS EVENT ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT SITES. YOU MAY INVITE AS MANY GUESTS AS YOU LIKE (AGE 21+). WE TYPICALLY HAVE 50+ PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT, AND WE ALWAYS HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!!!!

IN ORDER FOR THE COST OF THE MOTORCOACH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE $140, WE MUST HAVE 50 ATTENDEES; SO, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. IF WE HAVE LESS THAN 50, WE WILL HAVE TO COLLECT $50 FROM EACH PERSON TO COVER THE COST OF THE MOTORCOACH.