Programs
5230915 / STAR Day Trip: Obama Presidential Center
Obama Presidential Center (2 Feet)
Discover the inspiring Obama Presidential Center and explore engaging exhibits celebrating leadership, history, and community. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the Center's dining options. Registration deadline: December 16.
5230915-1 - Day Trip: Obama Presidential Center
1/3/2027 - 1/3/2027
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5230916 / STAR Day Trip: Holiday Magic at Macy's & The Walnut Room
Holiday Magic at Macy’s & The Walnut Room (2 Feet)
Celebrate the season in the heart of Chicago with a memorable lunch at the legendary Walnut Room! Enjoy an hour of free time to get a jump on your holiday shopping, soak in the festive cheer, and admire the famous holiday window displays before dining under the magnificent Great Tree at Macy’s on State Street. Fee includes lunch (entrée, non-alcoholic beverage, seasonal dessert) and transportation. Registration deadline: November 20.
5230916-1 - Day Trip: Holiday Magic at Macy's & The Walnut Room
12/15/2026 - 12/15/2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5230917 / STAR Day Trip: White Christmas - Movie Sing-Along
White Christmas - Movie Sing-Along (1 Foot)
Woodstock Opera House – Woodstock, IL
Celebrate the season with White Christmas, the timeless holiday musical that continues to delight audiences year after year! Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney, this beloved 1954 Technicolor classic follows two song-and-dance performers who join forces with a talented sister act to put on a spectacular Christmas show in Vermont and help save a struggling inn run by their former commanding officer. Filled with dazzling dance numbers, romance, laughter, and the unforgettable title song, White Christmas is the perfect holiday feel-good favorite!
Enjoy a special sing-along experience with the lyrics displayed on screen, so you can join in and sing along to all your favorite holiday tunes. Experience this festive classic in the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of a historic performing arts venue. Please eat lunch before departing, as lunch will not be provided during this trip. Fee includes admission, popcorn, a beverage, and transportation. Registration deadline: December 2.
5230917-1 - Day Trip: White Christmas - Movie Sing-Along
12/16/2026 - 12/16/2026
11:45 am - 4:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
1230317 / Discover How AI Can Help You Work, Learn & Create
Discover How AI Can Help You Work, Learn & Create
Go beyond the basics in this four-session series exploring today’s most powerful AI tools. Learn practical techniques for writing, research, creativity, productivity, planning, and responsible AI use through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Ideal for anyone curious about how AI is transforming work and everyday life. Instructor: Ryan Jones. This is a contracted class. CAC
1230317-1 - Discover How AI Can Help You Work, Learn & Create
1/7/2027 - 1/28/2027
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
1230318 / Helping Families Navigate the Age of AI
Helping Families Navigate the Age of AI
AI is changing how children learn, create, and complete schoolwork. This four-session course helps parents understand today’s AI tools, encourage responsible use at home, and prepare their families for an AI-powered future. Topics include homework, digital literacy, online safety, misinformation, and practical guidance for raising AI-aware kids. Instructor: Ryan Jones. This is a contracted class. CAC
1230318-1 - Helping Families Navigate the Age of AI
2/4/2027 - 2/25/2027
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center