Sun Aug 3, Annual Family Picnic, Bemis Woods, Grove #5  Noon Til ?

PSC Annual Family Picnic starts at noon at Bemis Woods. The entrance is just west of Wolf Road on the north side of Ogden Avenue, same as last year. Bring a few dollars to win fabulous prizes in our raffle and enter the bags tournament. We’ll have our usual chicken and beverages. Families are welcome. 

• Headcount Needed!!!  RSVP on Meetup or in an email to Nancy.M.McGregor@gmail.com.  Please indicate the number of people attending in your family, so we know how much food and drink we need.
• Volunteers Needed - Leave a message on Meetup or email Nancy if you can help before,  during and/or after the picnic.
• Membership Sign Ups - Begin at 12noon. Bring a checkbook and completed form
• Midwest Trip Sign Ups - Begin at 1pm.  Must be a current member to sign up for trips. Note: Signups for the Warm Weather and ‘Out West’ trips have already begun and will continue at the picnic. Bring checkbook to write deposit checks for each trip you want.
• Raffles - We’ll be raffling off prize baskets and ski bucks to help offset the cost of the picnic. Bring cash singles to purchase tickets.
• Bags Tournament - Win the admiration of all around you by entering!
• PSC Swag  - On sale at the PSC Store. Get it before it’s gone. Cash or checks accepted
• BYO - Bring your unique mug for beverages, lawn games and lawn chairs. Dogs are welcome if on a leash. No glass containers please.

PSC provides beer, wine, pop, water and chicken. The main course will be served at about 2:30pm. Please provide a dish to pass. Here’s a guideline, but feel free to bring your own specialty. If your last name starts with:

A-I: Bring a Side Dish or Salad        J-Q: Bring a dessert       R-Z: Bring an appetizer

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Wed Aug 6, “Get Your Mardi Gras On (the River)”

Due to uncontrollable weather conditions, we had to reschedule our Kayak Adventure (something about keeping the 99.996% Survival Rate). Due to availability, the trip is now scheduled for mid week on Wednesday Aug 6th.

Bill & Ted are back once again for another Excellent Kayak Adventure on the Fox River. The Kayak Adventure will run from the Montgomery Dam to the Yorkville Dam. It is a leisurely and scenic paddle down the Fox River. The adventure usually lasts 4-5 hours. Meet in the parking lot at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville, which is the trip’s endpoint. At 10:00 AM (don’t be late), we will shuttle everyone to the start point at South Broadway Park in Montgomery, and put in just below the dam. Our lunch stop will be at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego. Paddlers must supply their own food, water, and other beverages for the entire journey. We plan on keeping the Marti Gras Theme so feel free to bring along any fun props or kayak decorations. Both porta-potties and potable water are available at the lunch stop. We will take out just above the Yorkville Dam at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville. After the trip we have the option for dinner and refreshments at one of the local establishments in Yorkville.

The Yak Shack has 17 kayaks reserved for Piccadilly, first come, first served. There are also 20 canoes available for rent if a canoe is desired or if the kayaks are sold out. You must re-call the Yak Shack at (630) 479-8074 to reserve for Wednesday Aug 6th. Tell them you are with “Piccadilly Ski Club” to get the bargain rate of $35 for single person Kayaks and/or $50 for two-person canoes. You will also have to watch a safety video and pass an online 10 question safety test that is now required by the State of Illinois. Go to https://www.rentalboatsafety.com/canoes-kayaks to watch the video and take the test. A Boater Safety Certificate will be emailed to you when you pass. Please take a screen shot of this certificate and text it to Jeff before the Kayak Trip. You will not be able to enter the water until Jeff confirms this certificate. We will sign waivers and pay for the watercraft at the beginning of the adventure. The rental includes life jackets, paddles, delivery and pickup of the watercraft.

When you have completed your reservation, please re-sign up on Meetup to give others an idea of who is going. If you have your own watercraft, we encourage you to join our trip at no cost. You will be responsible for coordinating your own watercraft drop off and pick up. Indicate in Meetup comments if you plan to bring your own watercraft.

The trip will go rain or shine, in the absence of lightning, assuming river conditions are favorable. Email trourk25@outlook.com or bciciora@yahoo.com for any additional information about this excellent adventure.

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Thurs Aug 7, PSC General Meeting  Note: We are back to 2 meetings a month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday from August – April.  We may have just seen you at the Picnic on Sunday but we would love to see you again! Plan to come at 7 pm at Miller’s Ale House and have some libations while we tell you our plans for the fall and winter season.  Miller’s is located at 455 E. Butterfield Rd in Lombard, just across the street from Yorktown shopping center. We are in the private room, closest to Butterfield Rd (north side of building).

Please reply to the meeting notice on Meetup. Our Club needs to provide a headcount at least one week before the meeting so please reply before that.

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Sun Aug 10, Summer Party on the Lake  from  1:30 - 4:30pm. Piccadilly is throwing a summer party on beautiful Lake Michigan!   We have chartered a 36-foot, 24 passenger pontoon boat for Sunday, August 10th, 1:30 - 4:30 PM.  The charter comes with a captain and first mate, coolers with ice, a Bluetooth sound system, an aqua mat and noodles for those who want to jump in the lake, and a long table for playing games, or putting food out.  Of course there are the views of our beautiful skyline as well, and there is also a bathroom onboard :) This is a BYOB and BYOF charter - bring your own beverage and bring your own food to share.  We have charted the boat through https://tailgatethelake.com/    The dock is located just North of the Chicago Yacht Club downtown - and please note that there is no parking right along the lakefront, the closest parking would be the Millennium Park Garage, you can see where the dock is on the "Dock Location" page of their website. 

What happens if it rains?  Not to worry, the boat has a canvas cover that can be put up.  So what does all this fun cost?? Just $67/person and we have a maximum of 24 on the boat.

If you are interested in joining the party, please sign up on Meetup and pay the $67 to me.  You can give me cash or a check at a meeting, mail me a check, or send the money to me via Zelle or Venmo. Let's get the party started!   - Julian julianf@att.net

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Sat Aug 16, MOCK V   aka “MockStock”   6 PM – 10 PM  “Hey Joe” Take a trip back in time to Woodstock! Playing the music of the 60’s – mostly late 60’s. Afterall, Mikey was born in 1960, and turned 65 this year. (Dawn?  Only her hairdresser knows for sure) 😊

What is Mockvinia???  It’s like Ravinia, only a lot closer to home, with indoor plumbing and easy parking. You bring a picnic, and enjoy a shady, park-like setting listening to music while kibitzing with PSC friends. This year’s Woodstock theme will showcase the classics of the 60’s…. CCR, Beatles, Stones, Janice, Johnny, Elvis, Jimmy Hendrix, Santana and more!   Feel free to pull out those tie dye shirts, bellbottoms, headbands, John Lennon Sunglasses etc.

We provide: the music, backyard shady setting, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and some nonalcoholic beverages and snacks.

You Provide: your own Ravinia-style picnic (food, beverages) chairs, candles, blanket, Ravinia table, and your best dance moves.  Feel free to coordinate your meals with your friends and sit togethe

This is a PSC paid membership only event, and is limited to 46 folks due to size of our backyard. Please sign up via Meetup.   Peace Out! Thank you!   - Dawn & Mike

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Thurs Aug 21, PSC General Meeting   7:00 PM Note: We are back to 2 meetings a month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday from August – April. 

Did you miss trip signups or paying your membership dues?  If so it’s not too late, you can do this at our General Meeting.  Plan to come at 7 pm at Miller’s Ale House and have some libations while we tell you our plans for the fall and winter season.  Miller’s is located at 455 E. Butterfield Rd in Lombard, just across the street from Yorktown shopping center. We are in the private room, closest to Butterfield Rd (north side of building).

Please RSVP for the meeting on Meetup. Our Club needs to provide a headcount at least one week before the meeting so please reply before that.

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Thurs Aug 28, Darien Rocks the Greens of Westwood Park   Join us as Darien rocks the greens of Westwood Park, NE corner of Fairview and 75th. Come out to see The Stingrays live on stage as they play hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.  If the parking lot is full, park across Fairview in the shopping mall or slightly north on Fairview at the park district building. Local restaurants will have food and beverages for sale, but feel free to bring your own as well as a chair or blanket to sit on. This free concert runs from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Sign up on Meetup to see who to look for when you arrive.

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Sat Aug 30, Demolition Derby Tournament of Destruction 

6 PM.  Join Piccadilly for a Demolition Derby “Tournament of Destruction” at the Dirt Oval Track at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet on August 30th. Iconic names and Champion drivers return to battle for the historic 100th Team Demolition Derby event at Route 66 Raceway! This should be reminiscent of the Santa Fe Speedway “Tournaments of Destruction” they used to hold in Willowbrook back in the “Old Days” (which were quiet entertaining). General Admission Tickets can be purchased on line  https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/96878993/team-demolition-derby-the-carnage-clash-100-joliet-the-dirt-oval. Adult general admission $28, though Prices increase $5 on August 25th. The Route 66 Raceway is located at:

Dirt Oval 66

3200 S Chicago St (Rt 53) Gate 11 (the furthest South Gate), Joliet, IL 60433

Gates open 4:00pm | Showtime 7:00pm

After entering the park, look for a Piccadilly Flag. We will meet near the entrance at 6:00 pm before getting our seats.

Please RSVP on Meetup so we know who is coming.

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Thurs Sept 4, PSC General Meeting   7:00 PM  How did your summer go?  We’d love to hear what you did, what trips you took and what fun you had.  Did you miss our Piccadilly Trip Signup Extravaganza at Miller’s Ale House? If so it’s not too late, you can still pay your membership and sign up for trips at our General Meeting.  Plan to come at 7 pm at Miller’s Ale House and have some libations while we tell you our plans for the fall and winter season.  Miller’s is located at 455 E. Butterfield Rd in Lombard, just across the street from Yorktown shopping center. We are in the private room, closest to Butterfield Rd (north side of building).

Please reply to the meeting notice on Meet-Up. Our Club needs to provide a headcount at least one week before the meeting so please reply before that.

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Tues Sept 9, Coffee with the Hummingbirds  – Calling all DayTrippers! 9:00 am Coffee with the hummingbirds. BYO coffee, beverages and snacks while we sit and watch the many hummingbirds outside the Sagawa Environmental Learning Center. If we want to hike later we can, so come prepared with good shoes. Camp Sagawau is located at 12545 W. 111th Street, Lemont. RSVP on Meetup.

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Thurs Sept 18, PSC General Meeting   7:00 PM Note: We are back to 2 meetings a month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday from August – April.  Plan to come at 7 pm at Miller’s Ale House and have some libations while we tell you our plans for the fall and winter season.  Miller’s is located at 455 E. Butterfield Rd in Lombard, just across the street from Yorktown shopping center. We are in the private room, closest to Butterfield Rd (north side of building). Please reply to the meeting notice on Meetup. Our Club needs to provide a headcount at least one week before the meeting so please reply before that.

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Sat Sept 27, Cranberry Slough Hike and Lunch at Mo’s Willow Pub!  10am-noon Due to a Great turnout, and lots of fun last year, we are going to do a repeat on this fabulous hike and brew event! Another twofer for the books!!

Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve was only the fifth nature preserve in Illinois when it was dedicated in 1965. Distinguished by its peat bog ecosystem cradled by rolling upland woods, the site is a relic of the glacial era and supports habitats uncommon this far south. This hike will start in the parking lot (at the east end of the lot near the loop) and continue in a circle around the bog and historical trail for about 2 ½ miles. After the hike, we will “mosey” on over to Mo’s Willow Pub for lunch. 

Getting to Cranberry Slough: Take Rte. 83 south from Willowbrook to Archer 171 east (left) to 95th Street south (right) past Maple Lake to Country Lane Woods parking lot to the loop end where we’ll start the hike.

Mo’s Willow Pub & Grub for Lunch - 8524 Archer Ave, Willow Springs. They’re known for their pot roast sandwich and fried pickles, but other menu options are sure to satisfy as well. They also have a nice beer selection.

Please sign up on Meetup and leave a note saying if you will be there for the hike, lunch or both. We need to let the Tavern know how many parched hikers will be piling in!

Hope to see you on the trail!   John O    Jfosullivan56@att.net

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Sat Oct 25, The Rocky Horror Show, BrightSide Theatre, 7:30 pm.  PSC is returning to see another production by Brightside Theatre in Naperville to see The Rocky Horror Show on Saturday, October 25th at 7:30pm   This cult classic with outrageous characters, unforgettable songs and over the top theatrical flair,  is the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season.

PURCHASE TIX AHEAD OF TIME: Get your tickets at:  https://brightsidetheatre.com  

Select date: Saturday October 25 @ 7:30 pm   Senior cost: $32 + $5 handling fee= $37. 

When picking out your seats look at the left side of stage, so we can group together: we selected seats Left B1 & B3.  

BrightSide Theatre is located at: 

North Central College Mieley-Swallow Hall   

31 S. Ellsworth   Naperville, IL 60540

Since you purchase your own tickets, please send email to Cheryl Skurkis  bcskiies@aol.com  so she knows who to look for. Also sign up on Meetup after notifying Cheryl.

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