Awesome Adventures with CEL!
Whether you want to go on a weekend getaway with friends, have Saturday adventures, or experience something different every Sunday, you will have a blast in these special events and excursions at CEL!
Don’t miss out on the biggest CEL parties – Sweetheart Dance in February, Harvest Dance in October and our Spring Fling Dance in April!
Weekend Happenings
Weekend Events (Ages 18+)
Explore local community activities with your CEL friends and enjoy a new lunch experience each week.
Weekend Excursions (Ages 18+)
Head out on adventure with friends and spend your Saturday anywhere from the zoo to visiting the Chicago Skydeck.
CEL Family Block Party
Summer’s wrapping up, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate you! Bring your loved ones and join us for the CEL Family Block Party, a free outdoor celebration full of food, fun, and the people who make our CEL community so special. Come hang out, connect with other families, and soak up the summer sun together.
Disneyland Vacation (Ages 22+)
CEL will be flying high to experience the magic of Disneyland in California, where classic Disney charm meets nonstop adventure! From iconic attractions and thrilling rides to dazzling parades, beloved characters, and unforgettable treats, every moment feels straight out of a storybook
Dances
Spring Fling
We will have a fun time dancing to great music, playing bingo, capturing memories, and making spring-themed arts and crafts. We can’t wait to see you there.
Harvest Dance
Your favorite Spooktacular event of the year! Members wear cool costumes and join their friends for a ghoulishly good time with crafts, snacks, bingo, and a dance party in the gym! And just like every year, the Haunted House will be amazing!
Sweetheart Dance
Join us at CEL for our winter dance to celebrate friendships and more! Dance the night away to the best music, enjoy themed activities, and BINGO! Light refreshments will be served and the fee includes a special Valentine’s Day photo!
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