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Fun Times
Winter 2020
December-February
Trips & Tours
Christmas at the
Conservatory
Fun Over 50
Winterval
Christmas on
the Farm
Riverfront Fun
Santa’s
Workshop
Free Seminars
Unwind Your
Mind
Winter Hikes
Special Interest
Classes
Youth Centers
Sports & Fitness
Fort Wayne Parks &
Recreation Department
Winter Fun
www.fortwayneparks.org
for All Ages
What’s Inside?
Botanical Conservatory.....................3-10
5
Computer Labs & Classes.............. 28, 40
Headwaters Ice Rink............................ 56
Historic Old Fort................................. 55
Lindenwood Nature Preserve...............11
McMillen Park Community Center....40, 41
Outdoor Programs.................... 11-16, 22
23 Pre-School Programs.................. 5, 34-36
Registration Information...................... 58
Riverfront....................................... 20-23
Salomon Farm..................................12-16
Seminars........................................ 52-54
Senior Programs............................. 45-50
Special Events.........................4, 7, 29-31
31 Special Interest Classes... 8, 9, 13-15, 24-28
Sports & Fitness..... 10, 11, 40, 48, 32, 33
Swinney Homestead............................ 55
Travel............................................... 17-19
Unwind Your Mind................................51
Volunteer Opportunities........3, 8, 20, 49
Winterval............................... 7, 21, 30-31
Youth Centers................................. 42-44
Youth Programs........ 5, 23, 29, 38-44, 56
36 Zoo......................................................37
Tom Henry, Mayor
705 E. State Blvd. Steve McDaniel, Director
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 427-6000 Board of Park
www.fortwayneparks.org Commissioners
Richard Samek
Pamela Kelly, M.D.
William Zielke
Justin Shurley
2 Bundle up and “Park It” this winter!
Botanical Conservatory
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • (260) 427-6440 • www.botanicalconservatory.org
Conservatory & Gift Shop Hours Admission
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm Adults $5/Children age 3-17 $3
Thursday 10 am-8 pm Ages 2 and under Free
Sunday 12-4 pm Group rates available.
Closed Mondays Admission fee not required
for the café or gift shop.
Extended Holiday Hours Parking
November 28-December 20 The Conservatory admission desk validates tickets
The Conservatory will stay open until 8:00 p.m. for free parking in the Civic Center Parking Garage
on both Thursday and Friday evenings for four across from our entrance at Jefferson and Calhoun
weeks, from Thanksgiving through the week before St. Metered parking, available on surrounding
Christmas. Enjoy an extra evening downtown to streets, is free on evenings and weekends. Bus and
visit the botanical gardens done up in lights for handicap accessible parking is available in the Con-
the holidays! The gift shop will also be open until servatory’s Calhoun Street driveway.
8:00 p.m. The Conservatory will close at 5 p.m.
on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Regular Conservatory Memberships
Thursday hours, 10 am-8 pm, will start again on Support the Conservatory by purchasing a mem-
January 2. bership and enjoy the benefits! Memberships allow
free admission for the member(s) anytime during
Gift Shop public hours, including special events, and are valid
Extend your garden visit or shop without visiting for a year from the month of purchase. In addition,
the gardens! The Conservatory gift shop offers a members receive a 10% discount in the Gift Shop
boutique atmosphere filled with unique and educa- and Sales Garden as well as reciprocal benefits at
tional toys, clothing, books, plants, home décor, 330 other gardens around the country. Sign up
and garden accessories perfect for home, souve- by Thanksgiving and get invited to our Member
nir, or gift-giving. Watch for new items throughout Night in December. Individual membership $35;
the year. The gift shop is open during public hours Family or Grandparents membership $50. Other
Tuesday through Sunday; Conservatory admission categories are available. You may also consider our
is not required. Add-a-Guest option to upgrade a basic member-
ship: for $15 a member can bring another person
Volunteer Opportunities when they visit. Call (260) 427-6440, or purchase
Volunteers make a difference at the Conservatory! online at www.botanicalconservatory.org.
Individuals age 16 through adult (or age 10-15
with parental supervision) can build their skills, Conjure Coffee
make new friends, fulfill volunteer hour require- Enjoy an artisanal café experience featuring fresh,
ments, and support a community treasure by vol- locally made products and specialty beverages by
unteering at the Botanical Conservatory. No green Conjure Coffee. Conjure serves their own hand
thumb required. Certain positions are open on roasted coffees, which they also sell as packaged
weekends and evenings while others are weekday roasted coffee for you to enjoy at home. In addi-
only. The Conservatory is a facility of the City tion, they offer hand-made products as part of
of Fort Wayne’s Parks & Recreation Department. their seasonal menu. Seating is available in the
For more information, please contact Amanda at Atrium. Catering options are also available to
Amanda.Amstutz@cityoffortwayne.org or (260) Conservatory renters. While café hours have not
427-6443. yet been finalized, they closely mirror the Conser-
vatory’s public hours. Watch for more details at
www.botanicalconservatory.org.
Friend us on Facebook at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory!
Follow us on Twitter at /FFBotCons Enjoy Free WIFI
The Botanical Conservatory . . . Always in Season! 3
Christmas
at the
Botanical
Conservatory
“Christmas Connections” Holiday Exhibit
November 23-January 5, Public hours
While busy modern lives often separate friends and family members across schedules and
distances, holidays are wonderful opportunities for people to re-connect. This year, in
celebration of the opening of the new “Botanical Connector,” the Conservatory offers new
opportunities for visitors to make those important connections. The Gardens’ quintessen-
tial poinsettia tree, colorful holiday settings and friendly light displays have always provided
a wholesome traditional backdrop for the Fort Wayne community. This year, our hallway
Gallery will show a timeline of Christmas exhibits at the Conservatory over the decades;
which will you remember? Enjoy viewing family photos sent in by local residents from recent
years, identify holiday fragrances and the memories they might bring back, and send off a
card to Santa in our seasonal “post office.” You can also catch a brief video of personal
interviews of visitors sharing ideas about how to connect and the impact it can make. And as
you stroll among the gorgeous poinsettias, let the beauty be your gift – and allow the Con-
servatory to be a part of your holiday traditions! Sponsored by PBS 39 and Majic 95.1 FM.
Holiday Kick-Off Party Garden in Lights
Wednesday, November 27, 5:00-9:00 p.m. November 23-January 5, Public hours
At this annual holiday event you can meet Mrs. Make the most of your holidays and visit Fort
Claus and get a free professional-quality photo Wayne’s treasured public gardens at the Botan-
with Santa! While Santa takes a break from ical Conservatory where we have decorated all
7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., you may visit two live through the gardens, indoors and out! Come
reindeer that know all about the North Pole enjoy beautiful poinsettias from the Atrium to
and enjoy our “Christmas Connections” garden the Desert along with our “Christmas Connec-
exhibit too. All of the gardens are beautifully dec- tions” theme and illuminated outdoor display
orated for the holidays, and you will not want to of lights and holiday music. Especially effective
miss the animated light show outdoors. You may during our evening hours on Thursday and Friday
also warm up with refreshments that are available nights for four weeks between Thanksgiving and
for purchase at our new café vendor, “Conjure Christmas, the gardens provide a tremendous
Coffee.” Be sure to participate in the Fort Wayne backdrop for family photos, special outings, and
Downtown Lighting Ceremony either before or guest entertainment. Our gift shop and new café
after visiting our spectacular holiday garden and will also be open during public hours. Sponsored
displays. Regular Conservatory admission fees by PBS 39 and Majic 95.1.
apply. No reservations required. For more infor-
mation, call (260) 427-6440. Sponsored by PBS
39 and Majic 95.1 FM.
4 Holiday fun for the whole family!
Conservatory Member Holiday Breakfast with Santa!
Night Yes, Santa eats
Wednesday, December 11, 5:00-8:00 p.m. breakfast, and you
Conservatory members are invited to a special can join him! Sign
open house during an exclusive evening in the up for a special VIP
gardens. Enjoy some live holiday music with light breakfast before he
refreshments and beverage compliments of the makes his final list
Conservatory, then stroll the gardens indoors and of who has been
out to experience all the holiday exhibits. You will naughty and
also receive a 20% discount in the gift shop! Not who has been
a current member? You can purchase or renew nice. Breakfast
your membership that evening: $35/individual, includes pancakes,
$50/family. For more information, call (260) 427- sausage, eggs, and
6440. fresh fruit along with
milk or juice for the kids
Harmony at the Conservatory and coffee for the adults.
Thursday, December 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Before opening to the public, there will be chil-
dren’s activities and time allotted to take pictures
Visit the Conservatory on our $1 night in Decem-
of your little ones in our “Christmas Connections”
ber and enjoy an evening of beautifully sung har-
exhibit. Your admission to this event will also allow
monies in our holiday garden exhibit. You will be
you to return and visit on one of the three Satur-
invited to sing along with the vocal harmony and
days before Christmas with Santa & the Reindeer
musical stylings of Coalition, a quartet consisting
from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Children under 2 years of
of members from the Summit City Chorus and
age who register with an adult are admitted free.
Barbershop Harmony Society. Share in the delight
Limited booster/high chairs are available; please
of the season and bring on the nostalgia!
indicate at registration if one is required. Regis-
tration deadline: November 26. Min. 24. Max. 64.
Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert Code Date Day Time
Sunday, December 15, 2:00-2:45 p.m. 127101-S1 12/7 Sa 9-10 am
Visit the Conservatory gardens and enjoy this spe- # Sessions/Fee: 1/$14
cial concert offered by the accomplished students Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
of Fort Wayne Suzuki. Children ages 4 to 18 will Calhoun St.
play folk songs, classical melodies, and holiday
favorites on violin and cello. The Suzuki Method Holly Shopping
of instruction, also known as the “mother tongue Saturday, November 30, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
method,” is based on the premise that music is
Park, shop, and ride free trollies for an exciting
learned like a language: children first hear the
shopping experience through Downtown Fort
music and then learn to read and write it. Chil-
Wayne, West Main Shops, and the Wells Street
dren develop the ability to “speak” music like a
Corridor! The trollies will visit several unique ven-
language and are able to play dozens of songs by
ues stopping along their route, including our Con-
memory. You can hear for yourself the results as
servatory Shop. We will also be featuring items
local Suzuki students play music with holiday ear
from Cozmé Jewelry as a pop-up shop.
appeal. This concert is included with regular Con-
servatory admission.
Santa & the Reindeer
Saturdays before Christmas 12:00-4:00 p.m.
December 7, 14 and 21
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Santa and two of his reindeer will greet the children while Mom
and Dad take photos to capture this special moment. Note:
Santa will be taking a break from 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. each
day. During Santa’s break, you can enjoy “up-close” magic tricks
performed by a local magician. You may also connect with the
Conservatory in its holiday glory with this year’s theme being
“Christmas Connections.” Regular admission fees
apply. Sponsored by PBS 39
and Majic 95.1.
The perfect setting for your holiday portraits! 5
Conservatory Art Displays
Holiday Decorating
Get to know local and regional artists in a vari-
Evergreen Centerpiece Workshop ety of media through the Botanical Conservatory’s
bi-monthly art exhibits, open to view in our meet-
This popular centerpiece workshop is back! Bring ing room during public hours. Exhibit and artist
a friend or make it a family affair as you create reception are included in regular Conservatory
a festive evergreen centerpiece to be enjoyed admission.
throughout the holiday season. Dennis Bowman,
Fresh Design Manager with Gassafy Wholesale Dixie Bradley: Evolving
Florist, will offer tips when fashioning the fragrant November-December
branch tips of balsam fir, cedar, and pine in a fresh Public Reception: November 3, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
seasonal arrangement. Add a touch of holiday
Dixie is a life-long resident of Fort Wayne as
flair when incorporating ribbon, pine cones, and
well as an artist who enjoys working in a variety
a candle. The workshop fee also includes a stroll
of media. She also happens to be a creative con-
through our “Christmas Connections” holiday
tributor and dedicated volunteer at the Botanical
exhibit. Feel free to bring you own garden gloves,
Conservatory! Dixie has attended classes at the
pruners, and other suitable accents. Ages 15+.
Fort Wayne Art Institute School of Fine Arts and
Registration deadline: November 22. Min. 12.
the Winona School of Professional Photography.
Max. 36.
She began her artistic adventures as a traveling
Code Date Day Time
photographer with her husband Norman Bradley,
427009-R1 12/12 Th 6:00-7:30 pm
whom she shares a studio and gallery space with.
427009-S1 12/14 Sa 9-10:30 am
In addition to painting with oil and watercolor, she
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$34
has “painted with light” when making cibachrome
Member or Volunteer Fee: $29
photograms. Many of her paintings are inspired by
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
travels to Mexico, Central America, and the Amer-
Calhoun St.
ican West. She also collects found objects for the
assemblage of mixed media collages. Considering
Paint Something Sweet the evolving range of her work, Dixie says she is
Are you looking for a simple holiday gift and hap- able to prevent artist’s block by moving between
pen to be in the mood for painting? Join home- each of these mediums.
maker Vicki Hoffman in the process of hand
painting a beautiful wooden ornament. She will Claire Hegge: Faces of Asia
walk you through methods of shading and adding January-February
color to enhance a decorative design using acrylic Public Reception: January 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
paint. The pattern of a candy cane surrounded by This photographic series was created by Claire
festive holly will be provided. Free garden admis- Hegge having spent over three weeks studying in
sion is also included. Ages 15+. Registration Southeast Asia where she collected various inspir-
deadline: December 6. Min. 7. Max. 15. ing images of the daily lives and faces of the people
Code Date Day Time with whom she interacted. Her work reflects both
127016-F1 12/13 F 6-7:30 pm traditional and environmental portraits. In partic-
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$16 ular, this series documents a visual journey of her
Member or Volunteer Fee: $13 travels through Siem Reap, Cambodia and Chiang
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Mai, Chiang Rai, and Bangkok, Thailand. Claire is
Calhoun St. a junior at Herron School of Art/ IUPUI where she
is majoring in photography as a graphic arts stu-
On Display dent. Her ultimate goal with this series is to offer
a glimpse into some of the worthwhile experiences
she had while studying as a summer semester
Sweetheart Orchid Display student in Southeast Asia. By sharing her unique
February 4-March 8, Public hours experience, she hopes to inspire others of all ages
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. to travel and experience this amazing world full of
Make a date for the Botanical Conservatory and beautiful people.
take your sweetie out to enjoy our lovely indoor
gardens and special display of orchids. Take a
moment to capture a photo of you together under Watch your mailbox for the
the orchid arbor planted with a cascade of striking Spring Fun Times on February 5.
Cattleyas, fragrant Dendrobiums, dainty Oncidi-
ums, and moth-like Phalaenopsis against a back-
drop of our lush Tropical Garden. Then, browse
the Conservatory gift shop and purchase an orchid Questions? 427-6440
or other sweet memorable gift.
6 Register on-line at www.fortwayneparks.org.
“Dog Days of Winter”
Garden Exhibit
January 11-April 12, Public hours
The “dog days of summer” means hot,
humid, outdoor weather, but our fanciful
opposite – the Dog Days of Winter – pro-
vides a fun time to visit indoors, in spite
of the weather. This garden of make-believe
invites young visitors to imagine what it
would be like to own a dog – or be one! A
variety of topiary breeds occupy the gar-
den beds, but the Dog Park Agility Course
is a playground for doggie-wannabes.
Choose your favorite breed at the Dog
Show, try on different sizes of Dog Hous-
ing to see which fits you best, and practice
howling at the moon. You can learn a bit about pet care at the Doggie Doctor and take a simple quiz
to find out which breed you are most like. Featuring lush tropicals, winter-bloomers, and later on,
early spring-flowering bulbs, the Dog Days of Winter will bring welcome relief from the chill of the
season. Sponsored by Majic 95.1.
Doggie Daze Craze
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
If you love dogs of all kinds, then you will not want to miss our Doggie Daze Craze! Take part in
tail-wagging activities, win games, and make crafts, all with a doggie theme. Test your dog breed
knowledge in a scavenger hunt along with your agility skills when participating in an obstacle course.
Even get your face painted like your favorite furry friend and craft your very own friend to take home.
During your visit, you will paws-itively adore our “Dog Days of Winter” exhibit featuring topiary
dogs, a dog show and dog park. You will also get to learn from local experts about keeping dogs as
pets, obedience training and more. Regular Conservatory admission applies. For more information,
call (260) 427-6440.
1st Garden Glimpse Family Fun!
Showcase Exhibit Opening Day
Saturday, January 11, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Become a plant explorer on the opening day of
each seasonal exhibit in the new Showcase Gar-
den during the months of January, April, July, and
November. This exclusive opportunity offers the
first glimpse at the latest plants being exhibited
along with a hands-on activity, craft, or tour.
On January 11th, come explore the “Dog Days of
Winter” garden exhibit, participate in a scavenger
hunt, and create your own special flower. Also, be Winterval at the Conservatory
sure to join us for a brief “backstage” tour of the
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
new garden exhibit at either 11:30 a.m. or 12:30
p.m. Included in your regular Conservatory admis- Join the Conservatory and our Winterval part-
sion, so get a firsthand glimpse and drop in! ners in celebrating the season of winter. At
the Conservatory, you can make a winter bird
feeder, pot a plant, watch an ice sculpture take
shape before your eyes, and have fun explor-
ing our “Dog Days of Winter” garden exhibit.
Other activities will be held around town. See
pages 30-31 for more details. Regular Con-
Foellinger-Freimann servatory admission applies. Winterval is spon-
Botanical Conservatory sored by Majic 95.1.
Plant yourself at the Conservatory! 7
Winter Gardening
Indoor Propagation
At this time of year, give your houseplants your
undivided attention by focusing on indoor propa-
gation. Advanced Master Gardener Glenn Hile will
be demonstrating various techniques to propagate
a wide variety of indoor plants. You will learn the
basic biology of plant propagation along with how
to make a proper cutting that you will be able to
share with friends. Feel free to bring your ques-
$1 Nights tions along with your own houseplants if you’d
like to make new starts! You will also be offered
First Thursday of the Month, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
refreshments along with a chance to tour the gar-
The Conservatory is open on the first Thursday dens as part of this hands-on workshop. Ages
night of the month for a discounted admission of 15+. Registration deadline: January 23. Min. 5.
just $1 per person. During each $1 Night you can Max. 20.
also drop in to our program room for a fun and Code Date Day Time
educational lecture or activity. No reservations 127058-A1 2/1 Sa 9-10:30 am
required. We validate parking tickets from the # Sessions/Fee: 1/$11
Civic Center Parking Garage for free parking. For Member or Volunteer Fee: $8
more information, call (260) 427-6440. Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
Calhoun St.
$1 Night Insight: Gnomes in Winter
Thursday, January 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Winter Seed Sowing
Start off the New Year with a last look at our Holi-
day show and also get lucky by spending time with Learn about late (or early) seed sowing with
winter gnomes. Gnomes are, in fact, regarded as Advanced Master Gardener Kathy Lee. Did you
good luck! Find out more while enjoying a sweet know there are many seeds that go through a
treat and creating a miniature gnome to offer pro- stage of moist cold that helps them to germinate?
tection and keep you company the rest of winter. Native plants do this and sometimes even your
own flowers or vegetables may “volunteer” in the
$1 Night Insight: Cactus Vibes spring. Kathy will show you an easy way to do this
Thursday, February 6, 6:00-7:00 p.m. same process on your own with a method known
as fall or winter seed sowing. She will also bring
Some of us may be feeling a little prickly or
samples of items from around the house as possi-
deserted this time of year. Here’s an excuse to
ble planters to be exposed to the elements. Along
get out of the house and stay sharp by learning
with an informational brochure, you will receive
about the symbolism behind a cactus. You will also
a packet of seeds that can be planted this win-
be able to enjoy a light snack and get your point
ter. Free garden admission and refreshments are
across with a heartfelt message on a cacti craft.
included. Ages 15+. Registration deadline: Janu-
ary 11. Min. 5. Max. 20.
We Need You Code Date Day Time
127062-S1 1/18 Sa 9-10:30 am
New Volunteer Orientation # Sessions/Fee: 1/$8
Wednesday, February 19, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Member or Volunteer Fee: $5
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
The Botanical Conservatory invites new volunteers
Calhoun St.
to join our team. This orientation will help you
determine your niche, which might be volunteering
at the Front Desk, in the Gift Shop, with special
events, or at our upcoming live butterfly exhibit.
Discover all the options and how you might best
contribute to the Conservatory as part of its vol-
unteer program. This is a special opportunity to
build your skills, meet new people, and support
a community treasure! Volunteer benefits include
free garden admission, annual recognition, and
discounts on classes and purchases. For more
information, contact Amanda at (260) 427-6443
or Amanda.Amstutz@cityoffortwayne.org.
8 Visit us in person . . .
Liquid Art with Alcohol Inks
Art in the Garden
Learn about this translucent and flowing medium
when making a decorative tile with the effect of
rubbing alcohol and dye-based inks. You will get to
choose a color pallet and create your own abstract
design on a ceramic tile, which is the perfect hand-
made gift for that special someone on Valentine’s
Day! You might also choose to frame your tile
or display it as a vibrant centerpiece, coaster or
trivet. Artists Dixie Bradley and Kay Musgrave,
who are experienced in this medium, will offer
examples and techniques as part of this creative
workshop. While your masterpiece is drying, you
will be invited to visit the gardens. Ages 15+. Reg-
istration deadline: January 23. Min. 7. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
127034-R1 1/30 Th 6-7:30 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$16
Member or Volunteer Fee: $13
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
Calhoun St.
Desert Rock Art
Paint smooth garden rocks to look like your favor-
ite cacti. You will visit the Conservatory’s Arid
House and interpret our cacti. You will then trans-
fer non-prickly and spineless designs on ready to
paint rocks and display them in a small planter to
Mini Macramé Air Plant Hanger take home. Not only will you be able to brag about
Macramé is back and with a modernized style your new knowledge of glochids, you will get to
that is trending now more than ever before! Join show off fan-cactus artistry that is suitable for low
self-taught instructor and master of knotting light conditions and especially safe around chil-
techniques Tiffany Welbaum in hand-making a dren and pets. There will also be time to visit the
mini macramé hanger that is the perfect fit for a rest of the gardens while your piece is drying. Sign
medium-sized air plant. This popular design ele- up today! Ages 15+. Registration deadline: Janu-
ment for home or office incorporates naturalized ary 9. Min. 10. Max. 20.
cotton string, a bamboo hoop, and an epiphytic Code Date Day Time
houseplant. Care tips will be provided along with 127060-R1 1/16 Th 6-7:30 pm
simple techniques and step-by-step instructions. # Sessions/Fee: 1/$17
This beginner to intermediate level workshop is Member or Volunteer Fee: $14
just what you are looking for as part of your morn- Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
ing out with friends in which you might also plan Calhoun St.
for brunch at our in-house café. Conservatory
admission is included so be sure to make time and
enjoy the gardens. Ages 15+. Registration dead-
line: February 15. Min. 12. Max. 20.
Code Date Day Time
127061-S1 2/22 Sa 9:30-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$19
Member or Volunteer Fee: $16
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S.
Calhoun St.
Register on-line at
www.fortwayneparks.org
Acrylic Pour, p. 26
or at www.botanicalconservatory.org. 9
Take a Deep Breath Conservatory Kids
Tai Chi in the Garden Preschool Story Time
On the four consecutive Tuesdays in January, plan Thursday, January 16, February 20
to relax your body and focus your mind with the 10:30-11:00 a.m.
gentle exercise and ancient art of Tai Chi. This class If you are feeling those “winter blahs,” then come
will focus specifically on the Sun Style 73 forms in to the Conservatory on the third Thursday in Jan-
which you may learn or continue to study the Sun uary and February to brighten your day! The Allen
form as part of this beginning and continuing level County Public Library will be offering a themed
class. It will also include a meditative walk in the story time that is enthusiastically read and spe-
garden. Instructor Sandy Gebhard is certified by cially designed for children ages 3-5 years. At least
renowned master Dr. Paul Lam and has 30+ years’ one adult is required to stay for the duration. Seat-
experience practicing and teaching Tai Chi. Note: ing is limited, so phone reservations are required.
Non-registered persons may drop in for $10 per Registration deadline is January 11 (for January
session; please call ahead to make sure class will 16) and February 15 (for February 20). Included
be in session. Ages 18+. Registration deadline: with general admission. For more information or
December 31. Min. 10. Max. 16. to register, call (260) 427-6445.
Code Dates Day Time
Morning Tai Chi Discovery Corner
127002-T1 1/7-1/28 T 9:30-10:30 am Daily in the Discovery Corner
Evening Tai Chi Young visitors are encouraged to visit the Discov-
127002-T2 1/7-1/28 T 5:30-6:30 pm ery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree, where
# Sessions/Fee: 4/$37 they will find seasonal activities as part of an imag-
Member or Volunteer Fee: $27 inative play area complete with a cabin, kitchen,
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. and farmer’s market. Nearby is the Reading Nook
Calhoun St. where you may also share in seasonal stories with
one another. Adults are encouraged to explore
Principles of Tai Chi ideas and read aloud to their young learners. Our
All are welcome to find a sense of relaxation when materials are safe and suitable for kids in pre-K
practicing basic principles of Tai Chi as an ancient through 1st grade. The Discovery Corner is free
Chinese movement. This February class will focus with general admission; pre-registration is not
on breathing, quieting the mind, moving slowly, required.
and developing confidence in balance and weight
shifts. It will also help to develop efficiency and Botanical Field Trip & Outreach
flow in your movement. Instructor Liz Monnier Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
has studied and practiced Tai Chi Principles for 30 The Botanical Conservatory’s education staff
years. As a founding member of the Fort Wayne serves thousands of students each year through
Dance Collective, she continues to be an Outreach on- and off-site visits for public, parochial, pri-
Teacher as a Guild Certified Feldengrais® Practi- vate, and home schools. Teachers may choose the
tioner. Note: Non-registered persons may drop in standards-based curriculum that best meets their
for $10 per session; please call ahead to make sure students’ needs. Our outreach programs also help
class will be in session. Ages 18+. Registration teachers meet state science standards and engage
deadline: January 28. Min. 10. Max. 16. students in active learning. Conservatory visits let
Code Dates Day Time you collect temperature and humidity readings for
Morning - Principles Tai Chi a biome study, find food plants in the desert and
127059-T1 2/4-2/25 T 9:30-10:30 am jungle, explore plant patterns with art students, or
Evening - Principles Tai Chi choose from a variety of other activities, depend-
127059-T2 2/4-2/25 T 5:30-6:30 pm ing on the age and focus of the group. We can also
# Sessions/Fee: 4/$37 travel to your school and provide classroom or
Member or Volunteer Fee: $27 assembly-style presentations. Reservations must
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. be made at least two weeks in advance. A mini-
Calhoun St. mum of ten students is required to book a lab, but
self-guiding visit lessons are available for groups
of any size. For more information, call (260) 427-
Yoga, p. 33, 48 6445.
Questions? 427-6440 Riverfront Walkers, p. 20
10 We’re more than a garden!The Great Outdoors
Winter Hikes
Go Take a Hike!
Help us identify animal tracks in the snow or learn
Lindenwood Nature Preserve about plants in the winter! During these one hour
winter hikes, participants will discover the beauty
600 Lindenwood Ave.
of Lindenwood in the winter months. Each hike
Open every day from dawn until dusk
focuses on a different topic. We’ll meet at the
Lindenwood Nature Preserve is a 110-acre ded- parking lot and the hikes will commence promptly
icated nature preserve featuring 4 hiking trails as scheduled. This hike is free and open to all ages.
of varying length (one is wheelchair and stroller No pre-registration is necessary. Call Eden at
accessible), a pond, and an open-air pavilion. 427-6008 for more information.
Hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking, Date Day Time
and just relaxing are a few of the activities you’ll Plants in Winter
enjoy at the preserve. Admission is free. Follow
12/14 Sa 10-11 am
us on Facebook for nature news, updates, and
Tracking the Trails
announcements! Sorry, no pets or bikes allowed!
1/11 Sa 10-11 am
Animals in Winter
Lindenwood Field Trips & 2/8 Sa 10-11 am
Outings Fee: FREE
May – December Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600
Lindenwood Nature Preserve offers a variety of Lindenwood Ave.
environmental education field trip opportunities
varying from one to two hour programs. Our pro- Wild Walkers
grams can accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
walkers on our ADA compliant Trail of Reflection. Share your knowledge of nature as you explore
For a complete list of programs, please visit Lind- some of northeast Indiana’s finest outdoor areas
enwood’s page at fortwayneparks.org. Cost is $2/ in this nature-oriented group. Wild Walkers is
participant/hour; a minimum fee of $20/$40 will an adult hiking group that meets the second and
be charged for 1-hour/2-hour programs, respec- fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild
tively. Teachers, care givers, and adult chaperones side. Each hike features a different natural area
are free-of-charge. Reservations must be made at in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserves,
least two weeks in advance by calling Eden at etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary.
427-6008 or eden.lamb@cityoffortwayne.org. The 2019-20 schedule will be posted on our web-
site at www.fortwayneparks.org or you may call
Eden at 427-6008 to request a schedule by mail.
Spend some time outdoors this winter! 11Salomon Farm Park
Salomon Farm Park We Rent for Your Event!
817 W. Dupont Rd. Historic Old Barn Family Homestead
Hours: Daily, 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Wolf Family Learning Center
Salomon Farm Park is a true historic gem and a The peaceful setting of Salomon Farm Park makes
perfect location for walking, biking, bird watch- our elegant rental spaces perfect for weddings,
ing and much more. The Salomons established receptions, reunions, concerts, dances, and many
the farm in 1871, but visitors will notice the other special events. We are now booking for 2019
endearing 1930’s theme. Stop by for a visit to and 2020; booking for 2021 will begin January
admire historic buildings, relax at the wetlands, 2, 2020! For more information visit www.fort-
or enjoy our fully paved 1.8 mile trail around wayneparks.org and click on Facilities>Salomon
the property. Follow us on Facebook for news, Farm Park>Rental Opportunities or contact our
updates, and announcements! rentals coordinator Janelle at janelle.windsor@
cityoffortwayne.org or 427-6790. Old Barn rent-
als are only May – October and Learning Center
rentals are available all year long (excludes June
and July)! The Homestead is now available for par-
ties of 25 or fewer guests.
Photography at the Farm
Do you love using Salomon Farm Park as a
backdrop for photography? Salomon Farm has
become a popular spot for both professional
and amateur photographers alike. If you plan on
taking photos at the park and haven’t completed
our Photography Registration document, please
contact Kellie Adkins at kellie.adkins@cityof-
fortwayne.org or 260-427-6005 to register.
You only need to complete the form one time
and there is no cost to register.
12 Putting the “culture” back in agriculture!Winter Walk on the Farm
Holiday Decorating Join farm staff for a 4-mile walk throughout the
farm property including the trails in the back
fields. Please dress for the weather and wear water-
proof hiking shoes/boots. This walk is off of the
paved farm loop and could be considered challeng-
ing if there is significant snow on the ground. This
walk will end with a look inside the Historic Old
Barn along with a stop inside the Livestock Barn to
say hello to the farm animals. Ages 13+. The hike
is FREE, however, pre-registration is required by
January 22. Min. 3. Max. 30.
Code Date Day Time
153606-W1 1/26 Su 3-5 pm
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Please meet in front of the Wolf Family Learning
Center
It’s About Gardening
Gardeners of America Club
Meetings
2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park Learning Center,
817 W. Dupont Rd.
The mission of the Gardeners of America is to
promote gardening education and related envi-
ronmental issues to its membership and the gar-
Evergreen Swag Workshop dening public through charitable, educational and
scientific means. Join the club! The club meets at
The holiday season calls for fresh evergreen dec- Salomon Farm Park in the Learning Center on the
orations! Come to Salomon Farm Park to create second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. For
your very own evergreen swag with holiday charm. more information please contact Kellie at 427-
Amy Henry, Landscape Designer at Arbor Farms 6005 or kellie.adkins@cityoffortwayne.org.
Nursery, will help you put together the fresh and
fragrant branch tips of fir, cedar, and pine into a Dirt Wain Community Composting
festive evergreen swag. The swag will also incor-
porate your choice of accents such as pine cones, Salomon Farm Park has partnered with Dirt Wain,
berries, a decorative bow, and more for a nice sea- a new composting initiative in the area that pro-
sonal touch. Hang it on your door, lamp post or cesses food scraps from households. Members are
porch to enjoy all throughout the holiday season! provided with a bucket that they fill, drop off at the
Please bring garden gloves, pruners, and any of Farm at their convenience, and then pick up a clean
your own accents that you would like to incorpo- bucket to repeat the process. The pilot program
rate into the swag. Age 16 +. Registration dead- is limited to the first 50 households. Dirt Wain
line: December 2. Min. 10. Max. 25. is offering two 30-minute sessions on the basics
Code Date Day Time of composting food scraps for people in the pilot
153902-M1 12/9 M 6-7 pm program. For more detailed information or to sign
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35 up check out www.dirtwain.com or Salomon Farm
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd. Park on Facebook.
Winter Seed Sowing, p. 8
Evergreen Centerpiece, p. 6
Register on-line at
www.fortwayneparks.org Salomon Farm Park
We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. 13Fiber Arts Kitchen Arts
Drop Spindle 101
The drop spindle is a simple tool that is fun to
use and provides a portable way to spin yarn mak-
ing it handy for testing combinations of fibers
and colors. If you have hand cards and a spindle,
please bring them to class. We also have spindles
available to borrow or purchase, if needed. Ages
11-15. Instructor Julie Davidson has been a fiber
farmer since 1996, starting with Angora goats. She
loves using fibers in all forms, especially for spin-
ning, dyeing and knitting. Registration deadlines:
December 4 and December 11. Min. 6. Max 8.
Code Date Day Time
153816-W1 12/11 W 1-3 pm
153816-W2 12/18 W 1-3 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$22
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Dyeing Naturally
Whether you plan to dye wool or cotton fabric,
you’ll be delighted to discover the magic of nat-
ural dyes. Learn how to make an indigo dye bath
or create dyes using avocado pits, onion skins,
pomegranate peels or even spices right from your
spice rack. No experience is necessary. Just grab Basics of Baking with Sweets So
an apron and some rubber gloves and come ready Geek
to learn a great craft. Instructor Julie Davidson
In four relaxed, fun-filled evenings, Chef Chad
has been a fiber farmer since 1996, starting with
Seewald will break down the basics to help you be
Angora goats. She comes from a family of knitters
successful in your baking endeavors! This series
and loves using fibers in all forms, especially for
will focus on four topics: Breads, Pastries, Des-
spinning, dyeing and knitting. Registration dead-
serts and Cakes. Each class session will feature two
lines are one week prior to the start of each class.
recipes demonstrated by the instructor and then
Min 6. Max. 8.
created by the students! Lots of fun, learning, and
Code Date Day Time
tasting! Ages 16+. Chad Seewald is the head cake
Spice Dyeing Workshop
guy at Sweets So Geek where he gets to mix his
153817-F1 1/24 F 9 am-12 pm love of food and fandom. Registration deadlines
153817-F2 1/31 F 9 am-12 pm are one week prior to each class. Min. 5. Max. 10.
Indigo Dyeing Workshop Code Dates Day Time
153817-R1 2/6 Th 5:30-8:30 pm 153826-W1 1/8-1/29 W 6 pm-8:30 pm
153817-F3 2/7 F 9 am-12 pm # Sessions/Fee: 4/$110
Natural Dyes from the Compost Bin Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont
153817-R2 2/20 Th 5:30-8:30 pm
153817-F4 2/21 F 9 am-12 pm Holiday Cookie Class
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$46
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd. Hold off on the holiday cookie baking and deco-
rating! We have a foolproof sugar cookie recipe to
share, as well as tips for frosting and new ideas for
decorating these 100% Santa (and kid) approved
treats. Class is open to all ages. Children 10 and
under must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces
are limited. Instructor Chad Seewald is the head
cake guy at Sweets So Geek. Registration deadline:
December 7. Min. 5. Max. 20.
Code Date Day Time
153910-S1 12/14 Sa 10 am-12 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$45
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
14 Sign up on-line, by phone, in person . . .Elegant Hors d’oeuvres 2.0
Impress your guests at your next holiday gathering
with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres . . . from your
own kitchen . . . that look as good as they taste.
Chef Patrick Whetstone of The Personal Palate will
demonstrate six different bite size teasers as well
as plating techniques used by professionals. You’ll
leave class armed with the recipes and the skills
needed to pull off a great holiday party. Registra-
tion deadline: December 12. Min. 6. Max. 12.
Code Date Day Time
153825-R1 12/19 Th 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Out of the Box Salads
Everyone loves a good salad and if you’ve run out
of ideas, allow our Chef Patrick Whetstone from
The Personal Palate to give you a fresh start. You
will make four different salads with different vinai-
grettes that will rejuvenate your palate and make New Year – New Desserts!
you look like a rock star to your family and friends!
Looking for ways to keep your New Year’s reso-
Age 18 +. Registration deadline: February 20.
lution while still enjoying dessert? Try a piece of
Min. 6. Max. 12.
Sugar-Free Strawberry Lemon Cake or some Pecan
Code Date Day Time
Pie Parfait, both under 300 calories per serving.
153828-R1 2/27 Th 6-8 pm
Instructor Chad Seewald learned about desserts
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
while working his way up from dishwasher to head
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
pastry chef at a five star restaurant and mixed that
knowledge with his love of all things geeky to cre-
Comfort Soups ate the one-of-a-kind shop, Sweets So Geek that
Soups have a place in everyone’s heart in some way specializes in custom cakes, ice cream made in the
or another, from the comfort they give you as they store, desserts, and geeky themed chocolates.
warm you up on a cold day, to the aroma that fills Ages 16+. Registration deadline: January 4. Min.
the house as it slowly simmers. Chef Whetstone 5. Max. 10.
will walk your through the preparation of three Code Date Day Time
delicious hot soups and leave you with the recipes 153833-S1 1/11 Sa 10 am-12 pm
to recreate them at home. Registration deadline: # Sessions/Fee: 1/$45
January 16. Min. 6. Max. 12. Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Code Date Day Time
153832-R1 1/23 Th 6-8 pm Knife Care and Techniques 2.0
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
For those who were unable to make it to this class,
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
here it is again! Most kitchen accidents with a knife
involved usually are caused from the knife being
not as sharp as it could or should be. Allow Chef
Patrick Whetstone to show you how to sharpen,
fine tune, and care for your kitchen knives. Once
we have nice, sharp knives we will practice basic
cuts on some fruits and vegetables to learn cutting
techniques and hand placement, so accidental cuts
on your hand might be a thing of the past. Age 18
+. Registration deadline: January 9. Min. 6. Max.
20.
Code Date Day Time
153834-R1 1/16 Th 6-8 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$35
Location: Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Confluence Kitchen, p. 21
by mail, by fax, or use our drop box. 15Roots Cooking I, II and III for
Youth and Young Adults
Designed to help children and young adults feel
confident and comfortable in the kitchen, our
Roots classes allow students to grow in their culi-
nary skills. Each level allows for cooking instruc-
tion and recipes to be catered to the ability of the
student! Each class offers hands on cooking time
and instruction, and also allows time for eating!
Roots Instructor Meghan Hauser is the founder of
Wholesome Roots Cooking and a certified Healthy
Hands Cooking instructor. Registration deadlines
are 5 business days before each class. Min. 5.
Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
Roots I
Recommended ages 6-10 years, without a lot of
independent skills. Students are not expected to
know kitchen safety and basic skills.
Holiday Treats
153911-T1 12/3 T 6-7:30 pm
Easy Snacks from Around the World
153911-T2 1/21 T 6-7:30 pm
Valentine’s Day Party
153911-T3 2/4 T 6-7:30 pm
Roots II
Recommended ages 10-14 years, with independent
kitchen skills/at home experience or having previ-
ously taken multiple classes. These students have
developed basic skills, but want to expand their
skills in the kitchen by learning more challenging
recipes and various cooking methods!
Holiday Treats
153911-T4 12/17 T 6-7:30 pm
Mystery Ingredient Cook Off
Little Roots: Culinary Preschool 153911-R1 1/30 Th 6-7:30 pm
*Adult/Child Valentine’s Day Party
Empower your little one to create his/her own 153911-T5 2/4 T 6-7:30 pm
healthy snacks. We’ve partnered with Whole-
some Roots Cooking to offer fun, age appropriate Roots III
cooking classes bursting with hands-on activities Recommended for high school – 1st year college.
and healthy concept learning through games and These students are entering independence and
activities. Younger siblings are welcome to stay desire the cooking skills to prepare themselves
with their caregiver, but any child participating in for independent living in the near future.
class must register. Ages 2-5. Instructor Meghan Cooking on a Budget
Hauser is the founder of Wholesome Roots Cook- 153911-S1 1/25 Sa 12-1:30 pm
ing and is a certified Healthy Hands Cooking # Sessions/Fee: 1/$40
instructor. Registration deadlines are one week Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center,
prior to the start of each class. Min. 5. Max. 15. 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Code Date Day Time
Holiday Treats
153909-T1 12/3 T 10-11 am Healthy Seeds, p. 42
On the Go Snacks
153909-T2 1/14 T 10-11 am
Valentine’s Day Party
153909-T3 2/11 T 10-11 am Register on-line at
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$25
Location: Salomon Farm Park Learning Center, www.fortwayneparks.org
817 W. Dupont Rd.
16 Register by phone: 427-6000Going Places
Let’s Go to the Show! Off to the Windy City
Chicago Shopping
Catch the Holiday Spirit! Join our “shop till you
drop” trips to festively decorated stores in down-
town Chicago, or attend any one of the number
of special Christmas activities going on during the
holiday season in the city. Don’t miss “The Christ-
kindlemart” on Daley Plaza or the “One of a Kind
Show” at the Merchandise Mart on the December
7 trip. Travelers will be taken to the Merchandise
Mart for the Show and tickets will be provided. The
coach will drop off and pick up at a central location
between Grand Avenue and Illinois Street, near
Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. A conti-
nental breakfast will be served en route. Lunch in
Chicago and a fast-food stop on the way home are
on your own.
Code Date Day Fee
475005-W1 12/4 W $60
475005-S1 12/7 Sa $60
475005-S2 12/14 Sa $60
Departs: 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park,
Parnell at E State Blvd.
Returns: 10:30 p.m.
2020 Chicago Auto Show
Experience the next generation of transportation
at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show! We’re headed to
Purdue Christmas Show McCormick Place where you’ll see one-of-a-kind
Board our “sleigh” for a trip to West Lafayette concepts and high end cars as you browse through
and a matinee performance of Purdue University’s the exciting new models. Photos are allowed, so
84th Anniversary Christmas Show! This popular bring your camera. A hand stamp allows you to
musical extravaganza, with its innovative staging, leave the show and come back in. A continental
choreography and costuming promises to put you breakfast of rolls, coffee and juice will be served
in the holiday mood. As always the inspirational en route and a fast food stop at Culvers (on your
Cantata is a fitting tribute to the blessed season. own) will be made on the way home.
An elegant supper will be served just for us at the Code Date Day Fee
historic Honeywell House in Wabash on the way 175007-S2 2/15 Sa $75
home. A guided tour of this beautiful mansion, Departs 7:30 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell
filled with unique furniture and objects of art, and E. State Blvd.
will precede our meal. In spirit, Mrs. Honeywell’s Returns: 9:30 p.m.
renowned reputation as a hostess continues. A
continental breakfast of rolls, juice and coffee will
be served on the way.
Code Date Day Fee All Cancellations on day trips are subject to a $5
475003-S1 12/7 Sa $115 or 10% (whichever is greater) per person cancel-
Departs: 9:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell lation fee. Cancellations made within one week
at E. State Blvd. of departure will be refunded only if replace-
Returns: 7:30 p.m. ments can be found. There are no refunds for
NO-SHOWS. All day trips include the service of
a Travel Service escort, motorcoach transporta-
Questions? 427-6017 tion and all necessary gratuities, including those
to the escort and motorcoach driver. All trips
sharon.dosen@cityoffortwayne.org feature NO SMOKING on the motorcoaches.
Get away for a day! 17Chicago Flower and Garden Show “My Fair Lady”
“CHICAGO’S BLOOMING” is the theme of the Experience the best of Broadway as the Cadillac
Flower and Garden Show this year. After arriving Palace Theatre proudly presents “My Fair Lady.”
at Chicago’s Navy Pier, you will have about an hour Our motorcoach stops first on Michigan Avenue
to sample the specialty shops before we board at Water Tower Place where we will gather at the
our 700-passenger ship, “Spirit of Chicago” for Mity Nice Grill to enjoy American dishes, served
a 2-hour luncheon buffet, floral arrangement family style for lunch (included). Then it’s a short
demonstration . . . and incredible skyline views! ride to Chicago’s Loop for a matinee performance
After docking, you can stroll through the corri- of “My Fair Lady.” Boasting such classic songs
dor filled with beautiful stained glass windows on as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain
your way to the Flower and Garden Show. You will in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Lovely” and “On the
enjoy lush theme gardens, creative tablescapes, Street Where You Live,” “My Fair Lady” tells the
demonstrations by florists and chefs, gardening story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower
seminars and the popular marketplace. Whether seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor
you are a beginning gardener needing the basics, who is determined to transform her into his idea of
a seasoned pro wanting to take things to the next a proper lady. Rolls, juice and coffee will be served
level or a horticultural aficionado seeking what’s en route and a fast food stop (on your own) will be
new and trendy, you will find Chicago’s first blush made on the way home.
with spring to be invigorating. Luncheon cruise Code Date Day Fee
and entry to show are included. A continental 175012-S1 4/4 Sa $175
breakfast will be served en-route and a fast food Departs: 7:30 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park, Parnell
stop (on your own) will be made on the way home. at E. State Blvd.
Code Date Day Fee Returns: 10:30 p.m.
175000-S1 3/21 Sa $115
Departs: 8:00 a.m. from Bob Arnold Park,
Parnell at E. State Blvd. Day Trippers
Returns: 10:30 p.m. Pretend you are a tourist, step aboard an Excur-
sion Trailways motor coach and join the “Day
Trippers” as we visit some of the area’s top
attractions and stop at a local eatery for lunch.
Our January outing takes us to Sweetwater
Register on-line at Sound and Country Heritage Winery. See page
45 for details or call the Community Center at
www.fortwayneparks.org 427-6460.
18 Just get on the bus . . . we’ll do the rest.Painted Canyons of Canadian Rockies Croatia & Its
the West by Train Islands
2019-20 Extended Trips and Tours
Individual trip brochures may be viewed on-line at www.fortwayneparks.org. Select Programs >
Adult>Day & Extended Travel. Scroll down and click on the trip of your choice.
2020
May 2-14.............................................................................Exploring the Alpine Countries
Austria, Germany and Switzerland; 13 days, 17 meals ($4,649 double w/air fare until November 4,
2019)
May 24-June 1.........................................................................Painted Canyons of the West
Utah’s five national parks; 9 days, 11 meals ($3,599 double w/air fare until November 25, 2019)
June 18-26............................................................................... Canadian Rockies by Train
British Columbia and Vancouver via rail, Alberta, Jasper, Maligne Lake, Athabasca Glacier, Choice
on Tour, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary; 9 days, 12 meals ($5,949 double w/air fare until December
18, 2019)
July 31-August 7............................................................................. Islands of New England
Providence, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard and more; 8 days, 11 meals ($3,149 double w/air fare
until January 31, 2020)
August 17-25......................................................................................Greenland & Iceland
A Nordic inspired voyage; 9 days, 17 meals (Starting $6,499 w/air fare until January 17, 2020)
August 18-29......................................................................................... Croatia & Its Islands
Small ship cruising on the Adriatic Coast; 12 days, 19 meals (Starting at $4,999 w/air fare until July
19, 2020)
August 22-30........................................................................................The Colorado Rockies
National Parks and Historic Trains; 9 days, 11 meals ($3,499 w/air fare until February 20, 2020)
September 16-25.......................................................................................... Shades of Ireland
Dublin, Killarney, Waterford, Blarney Castle and more; 10 days, 13 meals ($3,849 w/air fare until
March 17, 2020)
Sept 29-Oct 6.............................................................................. America’s Cowboy Country
Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands and more; 8 days, 11 meals
($3,799 w/air fare until March 30, 2020)
October 3-14.............................................................................National Parks of America
Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and more; 12 days, 17 meals
($4,649 double w/air fare until April 3, 2020)
October 11-18.................................................................................Colors of New England
Coastal Maine; 8 days, 10 meals ($3,599 double w/air fare)
October 3-15.............................................................................................. Spain & Morocco
Madrid, Cordoba, Granada, Seville, Morocco and more; 13 days, 18 meals ($4,499 double w/air
fare until April 3, 2020)
Nov 29 - Dec 8......................................................................................... Classical Greece
Athens, Thermopylae, Delphi, Olympia and more; 10 days, 15 meals ($3,499 double before May
29, 2020)
See the states or cross the ocean. 19On the Riverfront
Promenade Park
202 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne • (260) 427-6000 • www.Riverfront FW.org
Park Hours
6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Facebook – Riverfront FW
Trubble Riverside Café Hours Twitter – Riverfront FW
Check Facebook for hours Instagram-RiverfrontFortWayne
Park Foundation Pavilion Hours
Open for RFW Programs and
Private Rental Only
Wednesday’s Walkers
Take a Walk Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.
Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Riverfront Walking Tours Meet at Convergence Sculpture, 202 W. Superior
Sunday, Nov 24, Jan 26, Feb 23 Come down to Promenade Park for Wednesday’s
9:00-10:00 a.m. Walkers where we’ll walk the half mile perimeter of
Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St. the park to get some heart healthy exercise while
Are you in the mood to get out, stretch your legs enjoying Fort Wayne’s newest park. Feel free to
and explore the new Promenade Park? We will be bring your favorite walking buddy or make new
leading free monthly walking tours through Prom- ones in the group. Dress appropriately for the
enade Park to share more information about fea- weather and the walking. Check Riverfront Fort
tures of the park, riparian management, future Wayne’s Facebook page for updates and cancella-
programs and events and how you can get more tions. No preregistration required.
involved. We’ll meet at the convergence Sculpture
just inside the park. Each tour is approximately 45
minutes in length. Wear comfortable shoes and Wild Walkers, p. 11
weather-appropriate clothing. All ages welcome.
The tours are free and no registration is necessary.
In the event of inclement weather, please check the
Riverfront Fort Wayne Facebook page for cancel- Volunteering, p. 3, 8, 49
ations.
Volunteer Opportunities
Riverfront Fort Wayne is many things: public parks, a visionary organization, a community movement.
We exist to delight, energize and unite our community through moving experiences and extraordinary
places. We believe in our rivers and their ability to define and enrich our lives as year-round destina-
tions. To provide all these experiences to our community, we need your help. By volunteering your
time, not only do you help enrich the lives of our community, we hope that it enriches yours, too.
For volunteer information contact Megan Butler at Megan.Butler@cityoffortwayne.org or 427-6248.
20 Explore the new Promenade Park!You can also read
