OLLI Spring 2026_pageturn - Flipbook - Page 9
this guided tour, Dr. Lally will demonstrate key
investigative techniques used in modern crime
labs—including fingerprint analysis, ballistics
testing, bloodstain pattern interpretation, and trace
evidence collection.Please note: some materials
and demonstrations may include graphic content.
$45 – includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
It was a beautiful day to pose with the Everett
Dirksen statue on our learning trip to the Dirksen
Congressional Center in Pekin.
Saffron Social
Monday, May 18
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join owner Travis Mohlenbrink for a tour of Saffron
Social. Drawing on his experience with his other
successful restaurant ventures including: Cracked
Pepper, Cayenne, Industry Brewing, Thyme, and
Sugar Wood Fired Bistro—Travis will discuss
how his menu and interior design combine to
offer guests a unique experience. We will tour
the restaurant, then hear first-hand how he
transformed the old Block and Kuhl Building in
the heart of Peoria’s downtown into his latest
restaurant adventure. We will indulge in some of
Saffron Social’s signature offerings as we enjoy
lunch at the restaurant.
$45 – includes guided tour, lunch at Saffron Social,
gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
Activity Level 3
Be able to stand and walk for over 2 hours with
minimal chance for sitting, plus all Level 1 and 2
requirements.
Forensic Science at Illinois State University
Tuesday, March 10
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join Dr. William Lally for a fascinating look
inside the world of forensic science at Illinois
State University’s new crime laboratory. During
Camp Wokanda: The Art of Maple Syrup
Wednesday, March 25
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Travel to the bluffs above the Illinois River for a
sweet adventure at Camp Wokanda. Known for its
rich history and 316 acres of woodland, the camp
transforms each year into a hub for maple syrup
production. During this outdoor experience, we
will take a guided walk through the "sugar bush"
to learn the science and history behind tapping
trees. We will visit the sugar shack to see the
evaporator in action, watching the fascinating
process of boiling clear sap into amber syrup.
Of course, we’ll finish with a tasting of Camp
Wokanda’s fresh, pure maple syrup.
$45 – includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
Princeville Clydesdales Breeding Farm
Tuesday, April 14 OR
Tuesday, May 12
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join us on this visit to a Clydesdale breeding farm
in rural Princeville that houses 20-30 adult horses
year-round. We should see some young foals
as we learn about the complete operation and
its partner facility in Canada. Our host, Kendra
Knobloch, will explain breeding, foaling, sourcing
food, medical care, training to harness, showing,
and even what happens to composted manure.
$45 – includes guided tour, lunch at a local
restaurant, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
Tres Rojas Winery
Thursday, April 16
10:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learn about wine making and wine tasting with
this behind-the-scenes look at Tres Rojas Winery,
located just west of Washington in Tazewell
County. Lisa and Bob Barry, owners of the new
vineyard, will guide our private tour of the vineyard
LEARNING TRIPS
9
