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Learning Trips
Learning trips are educational travel experiences
that enable you to interact with experts who
offer behind-the-scenes insights into local area
businesses, regional attractions, and multi-day
domestic/international destinations.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you, typically
one week prior to the trip.
To make your trip even more enjoyable, please note:
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All learning trip times in this brochure are
approximate and subject to change. Please
refer to your itinerary email for specific
departure, tour, and arrival times.
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All participants must wear closed-toed shoes
on all trips to ensure safety and respect our
hosts’ regulations.
PARKING
All trips depart from Campustown
Shopping Center, 1200 W. Main, near
Bradley’s campus. We reserve parking for
participants on trip days between the entrance of
Campustown and the Shell gas station.
Entry
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
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LEARNING TRIPS
ACTIVITY LEVELS
Before you register, make sure the activity level
matches your abilities. This will ensure an enjoyable
trip for you and those who travel with you.
Activity Level 1
All trips listed in this section require participants
to enter/exit the shuttle with minimal assistance,
climb some stairs, and walk a few blocks indoors
or out.
OLLI at the Theatre: Bright Star
Thursday, March 12
5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Join OLLI for a performance of Bright Star, a
musical at Peoria Players community theater.
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tonynominated score by Steve Martin and Edie
Brickell, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love
and redemption set against the rich backdrop of
the American South in 1945-46 with flashbacks to
1923. We’ll have the chance to meet with Madison
Motyl, the play’s director, as she shares insights
after the show and gives a short behind-thescenes tour. We'll also meet with Brayn Blanks,
Peoria Players board member and frequent
director of local theatre programs.
$65 – includes tickets to play, talk with the director,
dinner at a local restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle
transportation.
Seats available: 28
Peoria Sculptures and Monuments
Thursday, March 26 OR
Tuesday, April 7
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In honor of the late Jim Ludwig, who originally
designed this one-of-a-kind experience, OLLI
volunteers Bernie Drake and John Amdall will
serve as our guides. Ranging from Lydia Moss
Bradley to Mother Teresa, from religious figures to
a famous agnostic, from silly to serious, we will see
a surprisingly rich and varied collection of public
sculpture in plain sight but that we don’t really
notice. We’ll drive by dozens, stop at a few, and
hear some history and anecdotes about treasures
of the community.
$40 – includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 13
