Category Archives: Outings

Force Awakens Discussion Group

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We braved the cold and met and discussed the new Star Wars movie.  Many topics were covered. After a lot of discussion, we hunkered down and came up with our own Top Ten Great Quotable Star Wars Quotes. There is a lot of great dialogue in the movie, but these are the top quotes we are sure we will be saying, and sometimes shouting, at each other.

  1. Chewie…We’re Home
  2. We’ll use the Force.
  3. That’s not how the Force WORKS!
  4. BEN!
  5. TRAITOR!
  6. Who talks first.
  7. The droid stole a freighter.
  8. I can fly anything.
  9. Women always find out the truth. Always.
  10. I never ask that question until after I’ve done it.

Honorable mentions go to:

  1. When was the second time.
  2. Oh, you’re cold.
  3. These are your first steps.
  4. Where’s my boyfriend
  5. The garbage will do.
You will never find a more fun hive of scum and villany.

You will never find a more fun hive of scum and villainy.

The Force Awakens Discussion Group

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It’s been out and everybody’s seen the beginning of the next trilogy. It’s time Chicago Force has a sit-down, face to face discussion on the likes and dislikes of The Force Awakens.
We’ll be meeting in Macy’s on State Street, Lower Level Food Court at 1pm on Sunday, January 10th. Conveniently located near all the ‘L’ lines and Metra.

Group

Tree Trim Weekend 2015

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On Saturday, November 21st, we gathered at the home of Mark Franklin to make ornaments for the tree trim. Supplies included paint, brushes and a lot of newspaper.

On Sunday, November 22nd, it was time to trim the tree at Brookfield Zoo.

 

Brookfield Zoo Tree Trim 2015

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We would be honored if you would join us for Brookfield Zoo’s Tree Trim. Chicago Force will have our own tree to decorate. We will provide the ornaments and you will bring the fun. We will decorate on November 22nd. Our tree is number 397, located on the West Mall, between the Pachyderm House and Tropic World. We will meet there at one in the afternoon.
We will have a limited number of zoo passes. Please contact Carrie on Facebook if you are interested.
Brookfield Zoo

Force Friday Toy Hunt

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With a new movie, that means we have new toys! So Chicago Force gathered to hunt Star Wars toys again. We met first for a late dinner and then hit the stores.

Force Friday Midnight Toy Run

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On September 3rd going into September 4th, Chicago Force will be heading out on a Toy Run. The new Force Awakens toys will be released then. Join us for a late dinner at Omega’s in Lombard at 9:30 p.m. and then we are off to the Toys R Us in Downers Grove, with a trip to the Disney Store in Oakbrook Center thrown in.

 

Toys R Us

Force Friday Toys R Us

Maggie Daley Park Book Club

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Join us at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 22 for an outdoor book club and some outdoor fun. We will be discussing Dark Disciple by Christie Golden and then enjoying one of the newest parks in Chicago.

Dark Disciple

Here are some pictures if you have not been to the park yet:

Joliet Star Wars Day 2015

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Chicago Force attended the Joliet Public Library’s Star Wars Day 6 on Saturday June 6th. The events included a parade and a lot of costumed characters.

Joliet Historical Museum Scavenger Hunt

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On Saturday, May 16th Chicago Force visited the Joliet Historical Museum to participate in the Scavenger Hunt. There were 21 vintage figures scattered around the museum and our job was to hunt them down. It was fun looking for figures and learning more about the history of Joliet.