Join the ILR members for the Spring Membership Meeting and Picnic on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The event will be held at the Rotary Pavilion at the Slippery Rock Parks and Recrea Center on 320 North Main Street, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. This site is handicapped accessible and has a nearby rest room. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided. Atendees are invited to bring side dishes/appetizers or desserts. To avoid having too many of either, those whose last name starts with A-O are asked to bring side dish/appetizer and P-Z desserts. Hope to see you there!
Deadline for registration: May 14.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $25.00
Wed. Jun. 11
12:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Slippery Rock
Instructor
Museum with World War II artifacts, documents, photos concentrated on the American Defense of the Philippines in 1941-1942 and the POW experience of the men captured by the Imperial Japanese Army. The only depository of its kind in the world devoted to the Bataan Death March and the imprisonment of over 66,000 men and women by the Japanese during World War II. The trip will take 2 h. drive one way from Slippery Rock, plus 90 minutes at museum, then lunch before heading home. Lunch and donation to the museum is on the participants. Carpooling available.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: February 21.
Minimum: 10, Max: 14
Fees: Member $00.00; Non-Member $15.00
Join the ILR on a trip to the National Aviary! The National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo dedicated to birds (more info at www.aviary.org). The visit will include admission to the Aviary, the Bird show, and a guided tour of the facility as well as some free time on your own. The fee includes group admission to and guided tour at the Aviary.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: March 19
Minimum: 10, Max: 14
Fees: Member $20.00; Non-Member $15.00
The Bach Society was formed in 1984 with a small group who got together to sing quality, serious music. The constitution of the Bach Society states that “the purpose of the group is to sing for our own pleasure and the pleasure of others, to contribute culturally to the community and to promote the art of choral music.” The group performed for three years under the direction of John Moser of Grove City College.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Bike Ride going south along the Allegheny River out and back 10 miles each way you pick your miles We will meet in Ford City, Parking Lot at 100 3 Rd. Ave Ford City, Pa.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Join the Park Naturalist for a historical 6 mile round trip bike ride along the Spillway Trail. We will be meeting at the Spillway parking lot. Biking the Spillway Trail to Chestnut Street parking lot in Linesville, down to Fries Road, and back to main parking lot at the Spillway. We prefer members to bring their own bike but would be able to accommodate 5 participants. Please have participants bring water, snack, helmet and to be dressed appropriately for the weather. We will meet at Spillway, 12318 Hartstown Road, Linesville, PA 16424
Minimum: 6, Max: 15
Fees: Member $0,00; Non-Member - $15.00
Blackwood Arts is an active art and antique musical instrument estate on forty acres near Harrisville. This unique venue features beautiful buildings, extensive gardens, world class art, and the gracious hospitality of the owners, Ben and Don. Refresnments will be served at the end of the tour. Note: A donation of $20 is expected, it will be paid at the gate.
Minimum: 15, Max: 25
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
This class will meet in local area restaurants, coffee shops, etc. for munchies and lively conversations. Locations will include nearby towns like Slippery Rock, Butler, Grove City and other local areas voted on by participants. Cue cards, created by participants will lead discussion topics. Example Talk about gardening, Share a family tradition, Discuss an activity you enjoy, Tell us about the ILR classes you are taking. Then time for chit-chat. Participants pay for their munchies. Join us and make new friends! Carpooling arranged by participants.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Fri. Apr. 11, 25, May 9, 23;
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Local restaurants
Instructor
The Cathedral of Learning is the centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh; it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Built on the late Gothic Revival style, the Cathedral rises 42 stories. The interior offers the “National Rooms classrooms, administration offices, a four story event hall, a student food court and gift shop. Heinz Chapel is nondenominational; it was given to UP by the H.J. Heinz family. The chapel’s Neo-Gothic style offers stone vaults, high ceilings, repeated arches and extensive use of glass. It hosts approximately1000 events annually. An easy walk separates the two buildings. A guided tour will be from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Following the tour at 1:30pm we may lunch at the restaurant “Porch” which is directly across the street. Leave Pitt University at 3:00 pm to return to Fowler Building, Slippery Rock. We will meet our site guides at 4200 5th Avenue. A $10.00 admission fee will be paid at the gate. Participants will pay lunch, separately.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: April 9.
Minimum: 10, Max: 14
Fees: Member $10.00; Non-Member $25.00
Days for Girls is a nonprofit volunteer organization that works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation so that women and girls have improved health, education and livelihoods. To date, we have reached over 3 million women and girls with our life-changing menstrual health solutions. Tour of a local collection and assembly which is located on the George Junior Republic Campus in Grove City.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
The participants in this activity will meet several times attending local fish fries. Usually, these fish fries are held on Fridays during the Easter Holidays. Times, locations and dates will need to be arranged closer to the events. We will discuss the origins of fish fries and eating fish during this part of the holiday season. We will discuss Lent traditions.
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
Join the ILR on a visit to the Spring Flower Show at Phipps Conservatory! For more than 125 years, Phipps has been its city’s green oasis, connecting Pittsburghers to the beauty and importance of nature while advancing the role of the public garden in the fields of education, outreach and sustainable innovation. (More information at www.phipps.conservatory.org). The Spring Flower Show always provides the burst of color and fragrance you've been missing all winter long, A guided tour will be included. The fee includes admission to the facility. Carpool available.
Deadline for payment and enrollment: March 31.
Minimum: 15, Max: 40
Fees: Member $20.00; Non-Member $35.00
Attendees will meet at the Franklin, PA Chamber Office and will go on a walking tour of Victorian Era Houses with a Member of the Rotary for 1.5 hours. Jodi Lewis will be our guide. A brochure will be available. Lunch arrangements will be made for a local restaurant. Following the tour, participants may attend May Mart for plants, trees, vendors etc
Minimum: 6, Max: 12
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
The attendees will learn the history of a long-standing facility for adjudicated young boys and men, see the facilities by bus tour and entering buildings. We will learn about some new ideas in therapy and expansion of the mission of the facility. We will meet behind the Chapel at George Junior Road, Grove City, PA
Minimum: 8, Max: 14
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
The Traveler's Hotel holds the exhibit for the Historical Society. Three floors, accessible by riding chair, hold exhibits of history, heritage and artifacts in more than 12 rooms. We will meet at 111 College Avenue, Grove City.
Minimum: 6, Max: 15
Fees: Member $0.00; Non-Member $15.00
2024, Spring - Trip Description (pdf)
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