Culture | Jun. 2023
THE BUZZ: JULY 2023
By Michelle Crowe
FRESH IT
Beauty trends have been looking back at the 90s for inspiration, making this the ideal moment to rediscover PHYTOJOBA hair care. Whether you are experiencing the delightful scent and hydrating performance for the first time or finding your way back to this iconic French classic, this proven favorite line of Moisturizing Shampoo, Moisturizing Mask, and Moisturizing Care Gel deserve a prime spot in your shower – or pool bag. Available at Charles Ifergan, Oak Brook. us-phyto.myshopify.com
STRETCH IT
Prepare for your Activate Games session with FITNESS IN THE PARK, returning to Burlington Park for its fifth amazing season. Weekly classes start Monday, July 24 at 9:15 a.m., conveniently scheduled during the Hinsdale Farmers Market. A lively kickoff event will get the fun and fitness started on July 17 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Many area fitness leaders will be in attendance to talk planks and prepare athletes for their upcoming sessions. These leaders will be onsite to answer any questions or help you decide how best to meet your fitness goals. From the couch to 5k attendee to the established fit n’ active there is something for everyone. Classes on kick-off day are 20-minute mini sessions, starting every 30 minutes. hinsdalechamber.com
GAME IT
ACTIVATE GAMES in Oak Brook is the place to live out all your action fantasies. If you’ve ever dreamed of evading a laser alarm with backbends and dips or sinking the winning shot in a high-stakes basketball game, book your reservation for two to five people and make it happen. The one-to-three-minute games are each housed in their own room and designed to be physically and mentally challenging. Children under 10 might wind up frustrated instead of flourishing. For families with older kids or groups of adult friends, it’s an absolute blast. Multiple difficulty levels are available on every game and points are tracked via a wristband that scans you into each game. It’s an exciting adventure that’s both nostalgic and futuristic, the perfect combination for an unexpectedly great outing. activate.games/chicago
BICYCLE BUILT FOR YOU
An electric bike is the absolute best way to zip over to tennis drills or visit the farmers market without waking up the whole house. Some have been hesitant to saddle up as many e-bikes are designed with futuristic lines in dark colors, great for the city but with the potential to throw off one’s country aesthetic. Fortunately, everyone’s favorite cruiser, THE ELECTRA TOWNIE, is available in electric models with the same charming retro appeal and sorbet colors that have made these beauties 30-year classics. electra.trekbikes.com
