55+ Young at Heart Day Trips
Program Manager:
Beau Benner
Phone: 414-604-4951
Email: bennerb@wawmsd.org
Accessibility & Activity Level
We strive to provide trips and activities for everyone. Most trips that are offered are handicap accessible.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Should be used as a guide when making decisions about participation.
LOW = LITTLE WALKING
MODERATE = SOME WALKING
HIGH = CONSIDERABLE WALKING
Do you enjoy traveling but hate to travel alone? Want to get out with friends or as a couple? Seniors-a-Go-Go! is for YOU!
Seniors-a-Go-Go! offers comfortable, carefree day trips for participants 55 years of age and older that begin and end at the Recreation Center.
We’re all about having FUN and getting out to enjoy great things…together! Join Beth Koehler, Trip Leader, on your upcoming adventure!
John Michael Kohler Arts Center & Art Preserve
The Art Preserve features the work of artists who significantly transformed their surroundings into an exceptional, multifaceted work of art. A special feature? Amazing art in the restrooms! Next, we’ll enjoy a tasty German cuisine buffet of broasted chicken and ham at Al & Al’s Steinhaus. We will finish our day with a stop at The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, known for promoting the understanding and appreciation of the work of self-taught and contemporary artists.
Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird
Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, has become the most successful American play in Broadway history, receiving rave reviews from Rolling Stone and New York Magazine. Directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, this emotionally powerful production will be held at Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee.
Ring of Fire - The Music of Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire showcases the story of Johnny Cash through his music. From country rock n’ roll to searing ballads of love and faith, Cash’s iconic songs highlight the incredible struggles and triumphs of his life. Performed by an amazing group of actors/musicians, Ring of Fire celebrates the music that has become a part of our collective experience. Lunch at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, Illinois, is included.
Shopping in Cedarburg
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting the gorgeous town of Cedarburg, where the air is filled with Christmas cheer! This charming destination becomes even more magical during the festive season, earning its reputation as one of the best holiday shopping towns in the Midwest. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in some retail therapy and treat yourself to a delicious lunch (on your own). Come join us for a day filled with shopping, laughter, and holiday cheer!
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is among the finest orchestras in the nation. In January 2021, the MSO completed a years-long project to restore and renovate a former movie palace in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. In December, Byron Stripling returns to the Bradley Symphony Center for the MSO’s cherished tradition of holiday cheer! Featuring special guests in a program of audience-favorite classics, carols, and sing-alongs, this is a musical jubilee of the season you won’t want to miss!