Travel

St. Joseph Shrine & Lunch at Farmer Franks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 9:45-1:15pm

This offering is currently at capacity. Please call the office to be added to the wait list. 

St. Joseph Shrine (formerly St. Joseph Oratory and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church), founded in 1855, is a historic German Catholic church located in the Eastern Market–Lafayette Park neighborhood area just outside of downtown, on the city's central east side. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and deemed "of national importance" because of its stained glass, notable in its intricate designs and wide usage. Also of note is the woodwork, statuary, and original high altar in the interior. The Victorian Gothic effectively unaltered, architecture of the church had its cornerstone laid in 1870, making it one of the oldest extant churches in Detroit. We will stop in to visit this magnificent church as this will be a self-guided tour. After the tour, lunch on your own at Farmer Franks in Eastern Market.

Henry Ford Museum- The DaVinci Exhibition

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 9:30-1:45pm

"DaVinci The Exhibition" is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the ultimate Renaissance man. Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies and stunning displays. This limited-time exhibition rings to life da Vinci’s discoveries in art, engineering, science, flight and more to celebrate and study one of history's most brilliant minds. Each invention in this 7,500-square-foot exhibition was handcrafted by skilled artisans following da Vinci's original two-dimensional drawings and modern translations of his Codices — comprehensive collections containing nearly all of his sketches, notes and ideas.

The Hudson Cafe & Hudson's Building Detoit

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9:15-1:00pm

Limited availability remains - please contact the office for registation.

Breakfast first, on your own at the Hudson Café, a nod to the epochal Hudson’s department store. Following brunch we will take a look at Downtown Detroit’s new billion-dollar building, a blast from the past and a peek into the city’s shining future. The new Hudson’s Detroit is an homage to the original iconic J.L. Hudson’s Department Store that once stood in its place. Modern retail fashion. Luxury hotel. Gourmet dining. Now, Woodward’s 1200 block is once again a destination where visitors of any era can speak of the site’s splendor. This will be a self-guided visit, you will have time to explore inside and out, as the building is still in its early phases of development in becoming a lively destination. Check out Nick Gilbert Way (Outdoor Plaza) adding to the nostalgic charm, with public art installations and year around events. Guests can also grab an espresso drink, coffee, and local pastries, from Un Deux Trois (a French café truck), and pick up meaningful mementos and shop exclusive Detroit merchandise while keeping the “Hudson’s” tradition alive!

DIA _ Melodies at the Museum - Silent Film with Live Musical Score

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 12:00-2:45pm

Join us at the DIA for our second musical performance exclusively for senior groups. This one involves a silent film with live musical accompaniment by David Drazin. Pianist and composer David Drazin is a music and motion picture archivist who has acquired a national reputation for his piano improvisations accompanying silent films.