Bob and I headed to Chicago for his annual CNS (Congress of Neurological Surgeons) meeting being held at the McCormick Convention Center.  This year for the first time we stayed at the University Club in Chicago.  Here’s how they describe their “enduring tradition of excellence” …

“It began rather modestly, more than a century ago, when a small group of college alumni formed the founding charter. Their goal was a simple one – to create an environment in which excellence thrives and develop a place where they, their guests and all future members could draw upon the sustaining values of a common educational experience. Here, at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street at the eastern gateway to the city, they established a permanent residence for their shared ideals. Through the generations, this magnificent 12-story structure has provided a stimulating atmosphere where members conduct business, gather socially and expand culturally.”

 

 

 

 

 

All in all it really is a beautiful place.  I spent a great deal of time using the library as I had to prepare three presentations on church history to give to a youth group as soon as I got back in  Kansas City.  The library was beautiful…Fortunately, I took this next picture with my cell phone so I do have a picture of these, but for breakfast on my granola I had the biggest black berries I had ever seen…Some more pictures of the University Club:

When not in the library I would walk across the street and visit the art museum…one of my favorites  and a few of my favorite masterpieces of art…