Each trip has a designation of a yellow N or a blue S at the top. Trips marked with the 
are Northern trips and will generally have pick up locations from LaSalle/Peru north. Trips marked with the 
are Southern trips and will generally have pick up locations from LaSalle/Peru south. Please be sure to check pick up locations at the bottom of each trip description before registering, as this is where you will need to meet the bus for departure.
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
PLAID TIDINGS
BARN III THEATRE, GOODFIELD, IL
WAIT LIST ONLY
The Barn is back! Since 1975, the Conklin's Barn (later known as the Barn II) has been hosting generations of theatergoers. In August 2015, the building was hit by a storm and destroyed. Although the old barn could not be salvaged, many pieces of the original barn have been repurposed and can be seen within the new Barn III building. The new barn is built on the same footprint as the old Barn II, but is slightly larger. It has the same look and feel of the old barn with many new, modern amenities. The new building returns with all of the Barn II players back in action, ready to perform for visitors!
In this holiday show, Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren't sure why they've returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they're needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show—this time, featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and the Vienna Boys Choir, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas that puts the "Day-O" in Excelsis! This will be the perfect Barn reunion performance for the Holiday Season!
Prior to the show we will enjoy one of the Barn's amazing meals! Always popular at the Barn is their Beer Cheese & Crackers along with assorted fresh bread! Entrée choices include Prime Rib, Pork Loin or Fried Chicken. All meals come with choice of salad, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Alfredo Pasta, Green Beans, choice of Dessert and Coffee, Tea or Soda! *Meal choices subject to change.
Cost:$110 Per person
Fee includes: Transportation, lunch, show, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up: 9:50 a.m. Mendota Civic Center / 10:10 a.m. LaSalle Flying J / 10:40 a.m. BP Wenona
Return at approximately 4:15 p.m. to Wenona / 4:45 p.m. to LaSalle / 5:00 p.m. to Mendota
Thursday, December 18, 2025
BEEF HOUSE CHRISTMAS SHOW
Covington, IN
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Join VISTA Club for a Festive Holiday Tradition! Get into the holiday spirit with us at The Beef House Dinner Theatre! Their annual Christmas show will once again be a spirited delight with a blend of secular and sacred holiday hits. Each year they work hard to present an original show, that you've never seen before and cannot see anywhere else featuring a cast of your favorite BHDT performers. Enjoy a heartwarming performance filled with dazzling costumes, and joyful entertainment that has become a cherished tradition for 13 years!
Before the show, delight in a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of entrees to choose from, fresh salad and their famous Beef House rolls along with decadent desserts and soft drinks. Don't miss this magical day of food, fun and holiday cheer!
Cost: $130 Per person
Fee includes: Transportation, lunch, show admission, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up: LaSalle Flying J at 8:00 a.m. / Wenona BP Travel Center at 8:30 a.m. / Schnuck's in Normal at 9:05 a.m.
Return to Schnuck's Normal at approximately 4:30 p.m. / Wenona BP at 5:20 p.m. / LaSalle Flying J at 5:50 p.m.
2026 DAY TRIPS
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
ON YOUR FEET!
Drury Lane Theatre - OakBrook Terrace, IL
On Your Feet! is a jukebox musical that played on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre. Based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the musical is based on a book written by Alexander Dinelaris Jr. and a score built around the Cuban-fusion pop music made famous by Gloria Estefan. The songs featured include "Get on Your Feet," "Conga," "1-2-3," and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You." The musical also features the original song "If I Never Got to Tell You" with lyrics by Gloria Estefan and music by her daughter Emily Estefan.
Before the show, we’ll enjoy a nice lunch and dessert at the always popular Cheesecake Factory. Choices include: #1. Renee’s Fresh Turkey Sandwich,w/ cup of soup and side salad, #2. Renee’s Chicken-Almond Salad Sandwich w/ cup of soup and side salad, #3. Chinese Chicken Salad, or #4. Cobb Salad. Salad dressings on the side. Dessert options offered are a slice of: White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake or Chocolate Tuxedo Cream Cheesecake. Please state your lunch and dessert choices at time of reservation.
Cost:$145 Per person
Fee includes: Transportation, lunch, show admission, and all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded ONLY if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up: Schnuck’s Normal at 8:25am, BP Travel Center-Wenona at 9:00am, Flying J-LaSalle at 9:30am.
Return to Flying J at 5:45pm, Wenona BP at 6:15pm, Schnuck’s Normal at 6:45pm.
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
THE GAME SHOW
The Barn III Dinner Theatre - Goodfield, IL
DING-DING-DING! Step right up, spin the wheel, and get ready to laugh your way through America’s favorite pastime—the game
show. In this fast-paced, heartfelt original Barn III comedy, we shine a spotlight on some of the most iconic shows to ever hit the
airwaves: The Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, The Dating Game, Jeopardy, Family Feud and MORE! From behind-the-scenes
chaos to awkward contestant moments and hand clapping musical numbers, this high-energy spoof takes you on a whirlwind
tour of game show history—one buzzer, bell, and bonus round at a time.
Ever wonder what Vanna talks about in the breakroom? Or secretly wanted to hear your name and “Come on down!” just once
in your lives? The Barn Show Game Show reflects on why these programs have stood the test of time. Maybe it's the thrill of the
spin, or the fabulous prizes. But maybe… it’s hope. The hope that someone—maybe even someone like us—could win something BIG! Nostalgic, silly, and unexpectedly moving, this one-of-a-kind Barn III original reminds us that life is all about getting into
the game and at The Barn III -everyone leaves a winner!
Cost:$120 Per person
Fee includes:Transportation, lunch, show admission, and all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded ONLY if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up:9:15 AM Rochelle Petro / 9:50 AM Mendota Civic Center / 10:15 AM LaSalle Flying J.
Return to LaSalle at approximately 4:50 PM / Mendota at 5:15 PM / Rochelle at 5:50 PM
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Teatro Zinzanni
Chicago, IL
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For over 26 years, Teatro ZinZanni has welcomed audiences to intimately staged productions featuring over-the-top theatrics paired with lavish food and drink. While each Teatro ZinZanni is unique, the recipe is consistent: a dash of circus, a hint of Vaudeville and a whisper of cabaret. Teatro ZinZanni's productions unify the immeasurable talents from the best-of cirque, music, comedy, magic, and entertainment. Each Teatro ZinZanni performance is distinctly interactive and playful: to attend Teatro ZinZanni is to be a part of Teatro ZinZanni. And while attendees are encouraged to wear formal wear, they are also encouraged to embrace their wild, informal tendencies.
The show is housed in a treasure of both history and magic: an antique Belgian Spiegeltent, which is on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel. This intricate structure transports us to a bygone era of opulence, blending artistry with entertainment. Originating in the early 20th century, Spiegeltents, or "mirror tents" in Dutch toured Europe's cities bringing delight to audiences with their ornate beauty. These tents were the highlight of every countryside fair, acting as mobile palaces for dancing and happy gatherings. They could be erected and taken down very quickly. Crafted of intricate woodwork and stained glass and detailed in velvet and brocade, each tent has its own personality and style.
Following our 4 course lunch and show, we will travel to Oak Brook, IL to visit the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum. This museum is dedicated to the lapidary arts (the practice of shaping stone, minerals or other gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems (including cameos) and faceted designs, with displays of gemstones, jewelry and bejeweled objects, along with exhibits on earth science. The Lizzadro Museum was opened on November 4, 1962. The museum was founded by Joseph Lizzadro, an Italian immigrant to the USA who began collecting jades as part of his interest in cutting and polishing precious stones for jewelry. His collection came to include pieces made of amber, ivory, coral, agate and other gemstones.
Cost:$175 Per person
Fee includes:Transportation, lunch, show, entrance to Lizzadro Museum for self guided tour, all associated taxes and tips.
Pick up:7:45 AM Schnucks Normal, 8:20 AM BP Wenona, 8:50 AM LaSalle Flying J.
Return to LaSalle at approximately 6:30 PM, Wenona at 7:30 PM, Normal at 8:00 PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
HONKY TONK ANGELS
CIRCA 21 DINNER THEATRE
We will start off with a sumptuous plated lunch served in the beautifully restored 1920’s theatre (on the National Register of Historic Places). Your wait staff — the Bootleggers — will perform a pre-show musical revue, and then watch as the stage comes alive with the magic of professional theater by performers from across the nation. You can also choose to have your delicious dessert served after lunch or during intermission!
“Honky Tonk Angels” is a musical celebration of female country music stars, telling the story of three women who leave their mundane lives behind to pursue their dreams of singing in Nashville. Angela is a housewife, weary of standing by her man and his coming home a’drinkin’ with lovin’ on his mind, who decides that her boots were made for walking. Sue Ellen has abandoned working nine-to-five to reconnect with her childhood home. Darlene was born a coal miner’s daughter, but after Bille Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchee Bridge, she packed up her guitar and set out to fulfill the dream they shared. The show features a collection of over 30 classic country hits, including songs like “Stand By Your Man,” “9 to 5,” and “Harper Valley PTA,” woven into a humorous and heartwarming narrative. You’ll love this show’s feel-good energy, foot-stomping music!
Cost:$125 Per person
Fee includes: Includes transportation, lunch, show, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up: 9:00 am Rochelle Petro / 9:45 am Mendota Civic Center / 10:00 am LaSalle Flying J.
Return to LaSalle at approximately 5:15 pm / Mendota at 5:45 pm / Rochelle at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
ARCHITECTS & AUTHORS:
OAK PARK TOUR
Ernest Hemingway's birthplace is a good place to begin to explore the roots of the author's life and work. Here Ernest was born in a second floor bedroom on July 21, 1899. This Queen Anne house, built by his maternal grandparents in 1890 and restored in the 1990s, looks as it did when Ernest and his family lived there. Young Ernest spent his first six years in these grand rooms rich with Victorian decor. Tours of the Birthplace Museum reflect upon the influence and impact that the family and Oak Park community had on the early life of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author.
Next we will enjoy lunch at an iconic Chicago location, Lou Malnati’s. Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s is rich in history and flavor. We will enjoy family style pizza, pasta, salad and soda.
Next, we will learn all about one of the world’s most famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. Oak Park has the greatest number of Wright-designed residences in the world. We will enjoy a guided tour of his home and studio, where he developed a new American architecture—the Prairie Style.
Join VISTA Club for a fun day out visiting iconic locations in Oak Park, IL!
Cost:$130 Per person
Fee includes: Includes transportation, tours of the Hemingway Birthplace and Frank Lloyd Wright homes, lunch, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up: LaSalle Flying J at 7:30 a.m. / Mendota Civic Center at 7:50 a.m. / Rochelle 8:40 a.m.
Return to Rochelle at approximately 5:00 p.m. / Mendota at 6:00 p.m. / LaSalle at 6:20 p.m.
Friday June 5, 2026
WISCONSIN WONDERS
ELECTRIC RAILS, FRESH PIES & OLD WORLD CHARM!
Get whisked away to Wisconsin on this exciting day trip! We will begin by traveling to the East Troy Electric Railroad. Step back in time aboard a beautifully restored electric trolley while enjoying a scenic ride through the countryside on one of the last remaining electric railways in the U.S. The train will stop at The Elegant Farmer, where you will find all the goodness of homemade, fresh-picked and delicious offerings from their farm kitchen, bakery, deli and market. This is also the home of the award-winning Apple Pie in a Paper Bag! Next we will head to Old World Wisconsin, where you will experience the way Wisconsin’s early immigrants lived and step into the daily lives of the people who called this world home. Finally, we will enjoy a traditional Wisconsin Fish Fry at the Evergreen Country Club. Consistently voted the Lake Area’s best fish fry, you will get to experience first hand why!
Cost:$150 Per person
Fee includes: Includes transportation, electric railroad ticket, Old World Wisconsin entry, traditional fish fry supper, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick up: 7:00 am LaSalle Flying J / 7:20 am Mendota Civic Center / 8:05 am Rochelle Petro.
Return to Rochelle at approximately 7:40 p.m. / Mendota at 8:25 p.m. / LaSalle at 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Stephen Sondheim’s A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Stephen Sondheim’s witty, brilliant masterpiece!
If you love thoughtful, sophisticated and poetic music, then the famous American composer Stephen Sondheim will put you in awe in A Little Night Music. His work is praised for blending the subject matter with clever, bold and delicate musical composition that often mirrors natural speech patterns. He is an Academy Award Winner, multiple Tony Award Winner and a Pulitzer Prize Winner. All music lovers should not miss an opportunity to see this magically composed wonder at the lovely Marriott Dinner Theare in Lincolnshire, IL!
Love makes fools of us all. The Best Musical Tony Award-winning A Little Night Music is a sumptuous, sexy, laugh-out-loud masterpiece that will leave you thoroughly enchanted. Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her. Amid a flurry of jealousy and suspicion, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises. Full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration and regret, this dramatic musical celebration of love features some of Stephen Sondheim's most popular songs, including "Send in the Clowns."
Prior to the show, we will enjoy a delicious lunch together at the Marriott Theatre that will include your choice of three mouth-watering main entrees, dessert and light beverages to be determined yet. Join us for a relaxing day and let VISTA Club take care of all the details!
Cost:$150 Per person
Fee includes: Includes transportation, lunch, show admission and all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will
be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick Up: Schnuck’s in Normal (1750 Bradford Rd, Normal) at 7:30am, Wenona BP (3075 N 700 Rd, Wenona) at 8:05am, LaSalle Flying J (343 Civic Rd, LaSalle) at 8:30am.
Return to Flying J at approximately 5:55pm, Wenona BP at 6:20pm, Schnucks Normal at 6:55pm.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
THE NOTEBOOK
CIBC THEATRE, CHICAGO
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”
THE NOTEBOOK is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
Prior to the show we will enjoy lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, the Italian Village. Lunch choices include classic lasagna, four cheese ravioli or mostaccioli & meatballs. All meals come with a salad, soft drinks and dessert. Please be ready to make your selection when you call to register.
Please note: The bus will drop us off at the Italian Village and then we will walk two blocks to the CIBC theatre to see the performance. The bus will then pick us up at the theatre after the show. Our seats are located in the Dress Circle. Please be sure you are able to walk 2 city blocks without a problem before you sign up for this trip!
Cost:$200 Per person
Fee includes: Includes transportation, show tickets (dress circle), lunch, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick Up: 8:00 a.m. LaSalle Flying J / 8:20 a.m. Mendota Civic Center / 9:05 a.m. Rochelle Petro
Return to Rochelle at approximately 5:10 p.m. / Mendota at 5:50 p.m. / LaSalle at 6:10 p.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
LEGACY, LEGENDS & LUNCH AT I-80
Iowa
Featuring the newly renovated and reopened Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum!
We will begin with a guided tour of the Buffalo Bill Museum. Here we will learn about William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody who was born in LeClaire, Iowa, in 1846. Buffalo Bill, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman. One of the most famous figures of the American Old West, Cody started his legend at the young age of 23. Shortly thereafter he started performing in shows that displayed cowboy themes and episodes from the frontier and Indian Wars. He founded Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1883, taking his large company on tours in the United States and, beginning in 1887, in Europe, becoming one of the most recognized people on the planet at the time.
Next, we will stop at the largest truck stop in the world...the I-80 truck stop! Here you will be able to enjoy lunch on your own from a variety of restaurants on site. Options include the Iowa 80 Kitchen, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen and Blimpie, just to name a few. There are also a few shops to check out if you have time!
Then we will continue on to the newly renovated and reopened Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum! We will receive a guided tour of the museum where we will learn about the legacy of Iowa’s only president and have time afterward to explore the historic area outside the museum including the schoolhouse, Hoover birthplace cottage, blacksmith shop and burial location.
After a full day, we will head for home, stopping along the way to enjoy dinner at Granite City in Davenport, IA. Dinner options include Asian Chicken Salad, Chicken Toscano with mashed potatoes & green beans, Gilled Salmon with rice pilaf & asparagus, or Top Sirloin with mashed potatoes & green beans, complete with sides and non-alcoholic beverage (cash bar available).
Cost:$120 Per person
Fee includes: Includes transportation, guided tour of Buffalo Bill Museum, guided tour of Herbert Hoover Library, supper at Granite City, all associated taxes and tips. Cancellations will be refunded only if we are able to fill your vacancy.
Pick Up: 7:30 a.m. Wenona BP / 8:00 a.m. LaSalle Flying J / 8:30 a.m. Mendota Civic Center.
Return to Mendota at approximately 8:00 p.m. / LaSalle at 8:30 p.m. / Wenona at 9:00 p.m.
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