UIUC The Illinois Club

Lunch at the Bread Company on Goodwin, one of the best restaurants in Urbana. Please contact Jeanne Mitchell at 369-5574 or (preferably) at jeanneqm@sbcglobal.net for reservations.

Covered Bridge Festival, Indiana: 8:00 AM Tuesday, October 16

This countywide festival is nationally known as one of the largest. There are tons of crafters and vendors, fabulous homemade food, and beautiful old bridges. What more could you ask for? One day is not enough!!! Your first bargain is the trip - only $30.00 for members, $35.00 for guests, so bring a friend! Space is limited to 45 people, so sign up early. Deadline: Monday September 17. Please make checks payable to Women's Club at UIUC and mail to Jeanne Mitchell at 707 Phlox Dr, Savoy, IL 61874.

8:00 CST Depart from County Market Parking Lot (2002 Glenn Park Drive, Champaign). Pastry, fruit, orange juice, water and coffee will be served.
9:30 CST Arrive in Rockville, Indiana, home of the Covered Bridge Festival. Lunch on your own.
1:00 CST Depart for Mansfield, Indiana, a Mecca for serious shoppers.
1:30 CST Arrive in Mansfield. Shoppers come from near and far to enjoy an unforgettable bonanza in this sea of unique finds. Come enjoy shopping that won't be soon forgotten.
4:30 CST Depart for home. Snack, water, soft drinks and wine served on the trip home.
6:30 CST Arrive in Champaign.

For more info: www.coveredbridgefestival.com or www.coveredbridges.com

Details and Registration.

Indianapolis Museum of Art & Circle Centre Mall: November 10th at 7:30 AM

Get a little culture and a little shopping done all in one day! You will have the opportunity to either spend the day at the Indianapolis Museum of Art or Circle Centre Mall in famous downtown Indianapolis OR a little of both. The bus will be making the 15-minute trip between the two places half way through the day so if you want to experience both, you may. We will be departing from the County Market parking lot (2002 Glenn Park Dr, Champaign) at 7:30 AM and returning at approximately 7:00 PM.

There will be a snack, coffee, juice and water in the morning and a snack, water, soft drinks and wine for the trip home. Lunch will be on your own at a fabulous restaurant in the Mall or Museum. The cost is $32.00 for members and $37.00 for guests. Space is limited, so sign up early. The deadline is Monday, October 15. An exact itinerary and information for participants will be available later. Please make checks payable to Women's Club at UIUC and mail to Jeanne Mitchell at 707 Phlox Dr, Savoy, IL 61874. For more information on the museum go to www.ima-art.org. For the mall, go to www.simon.com, click on "Find a Simon Mall" then click on Circle Centre in the drop down box.

Details and Registration.