Shred Event
East Brook
East Brook
September 14
9-11 am
9-11 am
Good Life Club Trips & Events
Sanfilippo Estate
Thursday, August 15
When Gaspare Sanfilippo and his son, John, founded their pecan shelling company in 1922, they probably didn’t imagine the results of their hard work would include one of the largest collections of music machines ever.
Before there were jukeboxes and radios, there were ingenious mechanical music machines that played for the entertainment of the public. With elaborate, artistic facades, the machines filled skating rinks, dance halls, hotels, and all manor of public establishments with the music of the day. The Sanfilippo Collection displays the largest variety of restored instruments of this type in the world - including the world’s largest indoor theatre pipe organ and the most complete example of a European Salon Carousel in existence. Our 3-hour docent-led walking tour will be an amazing and magical journey of sight, sound, and music.
To take care of the appetite worked up from the tour, we’ll make a short trip over to Kelsey Road House for lunch in their charming Garden Room.
Since Fisher Nuts was acquired by the Sanfilippo Family Company in 1955, it’s only fitting that we make our final stop at their outlet store in Elgin, IL. There’s plenty of room under the bus, so you can stock up on nuts, snacks, baking items, and gifts.
Grand Belle Cruise
Tuesday, October 15
Experience a taste of boating history while taking in the crisp autumn air and scenic beauty of Lake Geneva aboard Lake Geneva Cruise Line’s Grand Belle steamer-style cruise boat.
Founded in 1873, the Lake Geneva Cruise Line is deeply rooted in the history of Lake Geneva. Their fleet of eight classic boats - including the Mail Boat - are from a wide variety of historical eras. Departing from the Riviera Dock, enjoy seeing and hearing the history of Lake Geneva while touring the entire lake. There is ample enclosed area on board should the weather be uncooperative.
Upon return to land, feel free to visit the Riviera Boathouse and shops, walk along the iconic Lake Geneva Shore Path, walk a couple of blocks to shopping along Main Street, or simply enjoy the beauty of Lake Geneva from a park bench./div>
Lunch will be served on board and includes Roasted Chicken with Mango Salsa, herbed rice, vegetable medley, fresh fruit, bakery roll with butter, and apple crumb pie. Coffee and iced tea will be available during the meal. Cash bar on board for all other beverages.
Tribute to Elvis
Thursday, November 21
Elvis - the poor kid from Mississippi who took the music he loved - soul, gospel, and hillbilly - and transformed it into a phenomenon that stands the test of time in the world of rock and roll.
The Jacob Henry Estate Mansion will be hosting a Tribute to Elvis with highly respected tribute artist, Logan Ramey. Ramey’s Elvis brings high energy, audience interaction, and a true respect for Elvis to his authentic performances of Elvis’s greatest and well-loved hits. Backed by The Memphis Flash Band, expect a musical experience!
Upon arrival to the estate, guests will have time to take a self-guided tour of the beautifully kept mansion. Jacob Henry was a wealthy railroad magnate who built his home among the other stately merchant-owned homes along what was known as “Silk Stocking Row”. Built over a three year period, the mansion features elaborate, hand-carved wood throughout including ornately carved fireplaces in every room and beautiful Victorian furniture. Named a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the largest and best examples of Renaissance Revival architecture still standing in the state of Illinois.
After touring the mansion and prior to the show, guests will enjoy a meal of Grilled BBQ Breast of Chicken complimented by au gratin potatoes and vegetables. The meal also includes fresh tossed green salad, warm rolls, whipped butter, dessert, and coffee or tea. Cash bar available for all other beverages.
Tuesday Talks
Good Life Club will host a gathering at Brooklife Church in Mukwonago on the second Tuesday of every other month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. Tuesday Talks will bring in a speaker - or two - to present various topics of interest. Or, we may just have a fun activity. The talks will be free of charge and open to members and their guests. Registration is necessary, however, due to space availability.
Author Mary Ann Noe
Tuesday, August 13
Off the Square Players
Tuesday, October 8