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From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with the album Tapestry, BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began. Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend,“ “One Fine Day,” “You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling,” and “Natural Woman” this award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.

There will be time to check out the shops before lunch and prior to the performance. Meal choices include Supreme Cut Chicken Breast seasoned with lemon pepper and seared, Grilled Hanger Steak marinated in red ale and brown sugar before being grilled and topped with Bleu cheese herb sauce, or Rainbow Trout seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon butter. Entrees served with Butternut Squash Au Gratin and Garlic Green Beans. All meals begin with signature House Salad and finish with Georgia Pecan Pie. Coffee, Tea, and Milk included. Other beverages available for purchase.

Bring a personal cooler in case we have time to stop at Jones Market on the way home!

When we visited East Troy on a Backyard Treasures jaunt five years ago, the focus was on the amazing food scene there. While that is still going strong, this time around we’re going to focus on history and the many unique shops located around the village square. We’ll start our day learning more about the area’s past with a stop at the East Troy Area Historical Society to tour the museum. Then a step-on guide will take us around to hear about some notable figures from the Village’s past.

Once the tour is complete, we’ll enjoy lunch at the historic East Troy House which will include a wine tasting courtesy of The Global Glass. Lunch choices include three of the restaurant’s most popular menu items. Choose from CBR Wrap - crispy chicken, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar-jack cheese, romaine lettuce and ranch dressing in a flour tortilla wrap or Reuben Sandwich - corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye or Beet Salad with spring greens, pickled beets, goat cheese, pickled red onions, candied walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette. There might be a birthday treat, too.

Afterwards, there will be time to visit local shops within walking distance around The Square. Next, will be a visit to the East Troy Electric Railroad for a little more area history and a ride on the electric railroad. Our last stop will be at the Elegant Farmer for those who want to pick up one of their famous Apple Pies in a Bag, cheeses, or other treats.

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Before there were jukeboxes and radios, there were ingenious mechanical music machines that played for the entertainment of the public. With elaborate, artistic facades, the machines filled skating rinks, dance halls, hotels, and all manor of public establishments with the music of the day. The Sanfilippo Collection displays the largest variety of restored instruments of this type in the world - including the world’s largest indoor theatre pipe organ and the most complete example of a European Salon Carousel in existence. Our 3-hour docent-led walking tour will be an amazing and magical journey of sight, sound, and music.

To take care of the appetite worked up from the tour, we’ll make a short trip over to Kelsey Road House for lunch in their charming Garden Room.

Since Fisher Nuts was acquired by the Sanfilippo Family Company in 1955, it’s only fitting that we make our final stop at their outlet store in Elgin, IL. There’s plenty of room under the bus, so you can stock up on nuts, snacks, baking items, and gifts.

Good Life Club will host a gathering at Brooklife Church in Mukwonago on the second Tuesday of every other month from 10:00AM - 11:30AM. Tuesday Talks will bring in a speaker - or two - to present various topics of interest. Or, we may just have a fun activity. The talks will be free of charge and open to members and their guests. Registration is necessary, however, due to space availability.