Westside Market Excursion
Monday, April 14, 2025
Join us for a visit to the West Side Market! It’s Cleveland’s oldest public market and is home to 100 vendors offering meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, flowers, ready-to-eat foods, spices and nuts.
We will board the bus at 9:45am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 10:00am. Lunch on your own. We will board the bus to leave at 1:15pm and depart at 1:30pm. Estimated return is 2:00pm. We will be riding a school bus provided by Bedford City Schools. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department if you need special travel accommodations.
Free for registered Bedford Senior Club members / $10 for non-members
Registration for Bedford Club Members opens on February 15. Non-Club members must be a registered guest of a Bedford Senior Club member and may be registered beginning March 15. Limit of 2 guests max. Space is limited.
Lunch and a Show: Shucked at Playhouse Square
Saturday, May 3, 2025
We're All Ears! Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences.
Shucked follows the story of Maizy and Beau, a couple residing in Cob County. They face a setback in their plans to get married when the corn, crucial for the economic vitality of their rural town, starts withering. In response, Maizy embarks on a journey to seek assistance from an expert in Tampa...but things take an unexpected turn. Set to be a delightful crowd-pleaser full of corny jokes, folksy storytelling, and an instant-classic soundtrack, don't miss your chance to reap the rewards of Shucked!
We will be riding a school bus provided by Bedford City Schools. Board the school bus at 10:15am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 10:30am. Lunch on your own at Beckys or TownHall; to be determined. Followed by theatre performance starting at 1:30pm. Runtime including intermission is 2 hours and 15 minutes. We will depart immediately after show and head back to Ellenwood. Estimated return is 5:00pm. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department if you need special travel accommodations. All participants must be physically independent, have their own mobility devices and/or have a caregiver assist them. Our theatre tickets are lower level, Orchestra C (regularly priced $94). Price includes one theatre ticket and transportation. Restaurant is subject to change. Food on your own. 30 ticket limit; don’t delay!
Fee: $60 Bedford Senior Club member/$70 for non-member
Registration for Bedford Club Members begins February 18. Non-Club members must be a registered guest of a Bedford Senior Club member and may be registered beginning March 10. Limit of 2 guests max. Registration deadline March 21. No refunds after the deadline.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a massive, multi-level museum dedicated to celebrating the history and impact of rock and roll. It is home to thousands of artifacts, ranging from musical instruments and clothing to handwritten lyrics and photographs. It’s not just about rock music—it spans a wide range of genres that influenced rock, from blues and country to soul and punk.
The museum is organized into several themed exhibits, each telling a different story of rock history. You'll find galleries dedicated to legendary figures like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Aretha Franklin, as well as more contemporary artists. There are interactive displays where you can explore music videos, listen to iconic tracks, and learn about the cultural moments that defined different eras of music. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece, designed by I.M. Pei, and its glass pyramid and surrounding spaces offer a visual reflection of the energy and spirit of rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a must-visit for any music lover.
The Museum store is jam packed with enticing merch representing a diverse selection of artists and Rock Hall branded specialty items. Selection includes apparel, books, vinyl, posters, housewares, and novelty items for music lovers of all genres. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is cashless, only credit card and mobile payments are accepted.
We will board the bus at 9:30am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 9:45am. Lunch on your own; enjoy specialty items and grab-and-go food from the Rock Hall and Aramark’s newly redesigned indoor café on the first level. We will board the bus to leave at 2:30pm and depart at 2:45pm. Estimated return is 3:15pm. We will be riding a school bus provided by Bedford City Schools. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department if you need special travel accommodations. Please be aware that this trip involves extensive walking, stairs/elevator, and long periods of standing. Participants should be prepared for significant physical activity throughout the day. All participants must be physically independent, have their own mobility devices and/or have a caregiver assist them.
$25 Bedford Senior Club members / $30 for non-members
*Senior Club members who have a membership to the Rock Hall and want to attend please let Sarah/Mary know and your registration fee will be waived.
Registration starts on May 1 for Bedford Club Members. Non-Club members must be a registered guest of a Bedford Senior Club member and may be registered beginning June 1. Limit of 2 guests max. Space is limited. Registration and refund deadline is June 20.
Show & Dinner: Hamilton at Playhouse Square
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
We will be riding a school bus provided by Bedford City Schools. Board the school bus at 11:30am by the pavilion and leave Ellenwood Center at 11:45am. Theatre performance starting at 1:30pm. Runtime including intermission is 2 hours and 15 minutes. We will depart immediately after show and head to dinner on your own at TBA restaurant in Independence area. Estimated return is 7:00pm. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department if you need special travel accommodations. All participants must be physically independent, have their own mobility devices and/or have a caregiver assist them. Our theatre tickets are lower level, Orchestra C (regularly priced $107). Price includes one theatre ticket and transportation. Restaurant is subject to change. Food on your own. 40 ticket limit; don’t delay!
Fee: $70 Bedford Senior Club member/$80 for non-member
Registration for Bedford Club Members opens March 12. Non-Club members must be a registered guest of a Bedford Senior Club member and may be registered beginning April 1. Limit of 2 guests max. Registration deadline April 11. No refunds after the deadline.
Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout