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EXCITING & ENTERTAINING CHICAGOJuly 13th-16th$899 Double $1099 SinglePlease RSVP by June 22ndThe windy city is calling for us. Some of the highlights include: Drury Lane Dinner Theater, John Hancock Center Observatory, Navy Pier, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass, Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods tour, Broadway in Chicago musical show, Shedd Awuarium, the Magnificent Mile, Untouchables Tour of Capone’s Chicago and Tommy Gun’s Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Dinner Theater. AARP REFRESHER COURSEJuly 17th1-5pmPlease RSVP by July 13th$25(continued on next page)

JUNEDAKOTA GAMBLER & THE BLACK HILLSJune 5th-9th$399 Double $589 SinglePlease RSVP ImmediatelyBack by popular demand,this trip takes us to Royal RiverCasino for two nights and two nights at Deadwood Gulch. We’ll make a stop at Wall Drug and Mount Rushmore. You’ll receive $80.00 in slot play, $35.00 in meal coupons, two dinners and two breakfasts. TRAVEL SHOW HIGHLIGHTING SOUTHAFRICA, VICTORIA FALLS & BOTSWANAJune 7th5:30 pmMain BankPlease RSVP by June 5thWe’ll discuss in detail this once in a lifetime trip to Africa with a power point presentation. Come with curiosity and questions. See the details on this trip in the January section of the newsletter.DIAMOND JO’S CASINOJune 13th$29Please RSVP Immediately Our favorite casino is calling us once again. You’ll receive $10.00 on your player’s card and lunch at the Kitchen Buffet. MOUNTAINS, CANYONS & RICHESJune 13th-26th$1795 Double $2495 SinglePlease RSVP Immediately This gaming and sightseeing tour features the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon National Park, the Canyons of Utah, two nights at Cripple Creek, 2 nights in Laughlin, 2 nights in Las Vegas and several other gaming stops. LAKE MINNETONKA BOAT TOURJune 15th$94Please RSVP ImmediatelyEnjoy a day out on Lake Minnetonka. Besides the beautiful scenery, there will be an Italian lunch buffet on our two hour cruise. We will spend some free time in Excelsior for

leisurely shopping.

TRAVEL SHOW HIGHLIGHTING THENEW YEAR’S ROSE BOWL PARADE TRIPJune 21st10:00 amPlease RSVP by June 16thWe’ll highlight all the details on this trip.B-I-N-G-OJune 28th1pm KC HallWhat a time we had at our last bingo bash. Let’s hope for the microphone and bingo machine to work. Charles did a great job calling Bingo and was quite entertaining.

JULYADAM SANDHURST & THE JOLLYJAMMERS AT PRAIRIE’S EDGE CASINOJuly 9th$69We’re off to the casino where we’ll enjoy a show and receive $50.00 on your player’s card.SHELL BREWERY & NEW ULM TOURJuly 11th$79Please RSVP by July 3rdWe’ll travel to New Ulm and tourthe Shell Brewery and sampletheir beer. After our included lunch, we’ll step back in time at the Old Harkin General Store.

* Almost all boat owners name their boat. The most common name is Obsession.

* The first bar code scanning equipment was installed in June of 1974 at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio. The first item to be scanned using a UPC bar code was a 10 pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit Gum. This pack is on display at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History.

* In a deck of cards, each King represents a great King in history.

Diamonds-Julia Caesar Hearts-Charlemagne Spades-King David Clubs-Alexander, the Great* The only mobile national monuments are the cable cars

in San Francisco.* In 1998 in the United States, 48 people died due to a

roller coaster accident.* In 1999 in England, 43 people died in bathtubs.* Fredrick Baur invented the Pringles can. When he

passed away in 2008, his ashes were buried in one.* M&M’s actually stands for “Mars & Murrie’s,” the last

names of the candy’s founders.

* While many believe the Hydrox cookies are an Oreo knock-off, Hydrox actually came first-in 1908, four years before the Oreo.

* Kool-Aid was originally marketed as “Fruit Smack.”* Only female mosquitos will bite you.* There really was a Captain Morgan. He was a Welsh

pirate who later became the lieutenant governor of Jamaica.

* Duncan Hines was a real person. He was a popular restaurant critic who also wrote a book on hotel accommodations.

* The string on boxes of animal crackers was originally placed there so the containers could be hung from a Christmas tree.

* In 1991, Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, married Russi Taylor-the voice of Minnie.

* When asked why he chose the name Piggly Wiggly, founder Clarence Saunders said, “So people will ask that very question.”

* The Q in Q-tips stands for quality. They were originally called Baby Gays.

* Lyme disease is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where several cases were identified in 1975.

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(AARP REFRESHER COURSE continued...)This informal four hour class is held at the main bank and includes the AARP materials and an administrative charge. Please bring your AARP card for a $5.00 discount.OLE PLAYS NURSEMAID-DIAL 911 atTHE PARAMOUNT THEATER ST. CLOUDJuly 19th$77Please RSVP by July 3rdLunch is served at Anton’s which is an authentic log cabin nestled along the Sauk River. Then we’re off to the Paramount Theater for the performance of Ole Plays Nursemaid. Lena’s cousin Mildred is having surgery and with a strange twist of fate, Ole ends up tending to the ill Mildred. This play is guaranteed to make you giggle, because as Lena says, “That’s what family does.”FESTA ITALIANAJuly 21st-23rd$389 Double $489 SinglePlease RSVP by July 7thFesta Italiana is an ethnic festival held in Milwaukee and it’s the largest Italian-American festival in the United States. This fun filled festival features Italian music, food, and entertainment. As for the entertainment, The Gin Blossoms are one of the headliners and Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti from America’s Got Talent will be performing for us. Also singing are The Sicilian Tenors, a Heart tribute band, Tony Spavone, The Russo Brothers and much more. You’ll be able to shop at the artesian market while sampling authentic Italian cuisine. ROCHESTER, MAYOWOOD& THE HUBBELL HOUSEJuly 27th$89Please RSVP by July 17thWe’re off to our neighboring city Rochester for a trolley tour and a tour of the Mayowood Home. A scrumptious lunch will be served at the Hubbell House and we’ll have to make a pit stop at the chocolate shop next door. A mystery stop awaits us in the afternoon.

AUGUSTBLACK BEAR CASINO AND THE CONGDON MANSIONAugust 8th-9th$129 Double $149 SinglePlease RSVP by July 20thToby’s is the first stop on our tourand then it’s the Congdon Mansion in Duluth for a morning tour. Followed by lunch in Canal Park and free time to shop, we’ll end our day at Black Bear Casino. THE HEART OF ALASKA August 19th-30thStarting at $2249 DoublePlease RSVP ImmediatelyOn this trip of a lifetime, you’ll explore Fairbanks and Denali National Park before boarding the ship for a week of leisurely sailing. The ports of call include: Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. SANDRA LEE & THE VELVETSAT PRAIRIE’S EDGE CASINOAugust 13th$69Please RSVP by August 1stWe’ll rock out to some old timerock and roll in the ballroomand gamble with the $50.00 on your player’s card.

SEPTEMBERTHE JAILBAILERSSeptember 20th$79Please RSVP by September 1stThis is our second trip to see the Jailbailers. They put on an entertaining show in Chippewa Falls. Lunch is included

OCTOBERHOOSIER HOT SPOTSOctober 2nd-6th

$799 Double $999 SinglePlease RSVP August 1st

On this bus trip to Indiana, we’ll make stops at Notre Dame,

Indiana Dunes State

Park, Anderson Winery, the Broken Wagon Bison Tour, the John Dillinger Museum, the Studebaker Museum, Delphia Cruise/House and much more. You’ll be a Hoosier at heart after this fun filled trip! NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGEOctober 5th-12th$2139 DoublePlease RSVP ImmediatelyBoston, Lexington, Concord, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, Woodstock, and Portland here we come! If you’ve never experienced autumn in the Northeast, now is the perfect time to go. On Day One, we’ll fly to Boston and prepare for a “feast for the eyes.” Day Two, we’ll tour Boston’s Old North Church, where Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride. We’ll rest our heads for two nights in Cape Cod on the southern shore. On Day Three, we’ll take a ferry across the bay to Martha’s Vineyard. Day Four takes us to the Vanderbilt “summer cottage” and the Breakers. This Italian Renaissance style palace has 70 rooms and is the grandest of all Newport estates. We’ll also tour the church where Jaqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy. The Berkshire Mountains are next on the itinerary. Here we’ll visit the Norman Rockwell Museum. On Day Six, we’ll take a scenic drive to the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge. We’ll spend our last night in Portland with a scrumptious lobster dinner after a full day of touring Freeport. Our return flight will depart from Boston the next day.OMAHA GET AWAYOctober 11th-14th$599 Double $699 SinglePlease RSVP by August 28thWe’ve been to Omaha before and loved it. Who knew there was so much to see and do in Omaha? On this trip, we’ll learn about Ukrainian linens with a traditions presentation upon our arrival. That night we’ll enjoy an authentic German dinner and entertainment. On Thursday, we’ll pick up our step on guide for a tour and lunch is served at LeVoltaire restaurant, which is the finest dining establishment in town. Our afternoon is spent at the Little Scandinavia shop, Father Flanagan’s Boy’s Town and at night, we’ll sail on a moonlight sightseeing cruise. Friday morning begins with a tour of the Mormon Trail Center and then we are off to the newly remodeled Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Our last night we’ll kick up our heels with an Irish meal, entertainment by Irish folk singer David Marsh and the musical Mama Maria at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Before heading for home in the morning, we’ll visit the Lithuanian Bakery for a presentation, torts and coffee. NEW ORLEANS & CAJUN COUNTRYOctober 16th-25th$1399 Double $1799 SinglePlease RSVP by September 1stThis is the perfect time of year to visit Louisiana. The cotton crop is being harvested which is a site to behold in itself. We’ll tour the National WWII Museum, ride the swamp buggies on a swamp tour and enjoy a southern plantation tour. We’ll sail on the Mississippi River and witness the “Battle of New Orleans. We’ll also visit the Lafayette area.

NOVEMBERTEXAS GRAND TOURNovember 4th-10th$2,269 DoublePlease RSVP ImmediatelyThis trip begins in Dallas and ends in Houston. On this trip, we’ll tour the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Southfork Ranch, Fort Worth’s Historic Park, the River Walk in San Antonio, Missions National Historic Park, the Alamo, and NASA Space Center. We’ll see if everything is bigger in Texas.ICELAND’S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTSNovember 4th-10th$3399Please RSVP ImmediatelyDiscover Iceland, a land of culture forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. Please stop in the bank for a complete itinerary.CHRISTMAS IN BRANSONNovember 30th-December 3rd$669 Double $745 SinglePlease RSVP by September 11thJust in time for the holiday spirit. We’ll enjoy 6 shows, 6 attractions and our farewell dinner at the Grand Plaza Hotel. Please bring a $5.00 exchange gift for a male or female.

DECEMBER NEW YORK CITY SPLENDORDecember 13th-18th$3279We’ve never been to NYC in December, only November. The entire city will be on display for the holidays. From the store windows to the magical Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. Our days will be filled with a visit to the 911 Memorial

and Museum, the Statue of Liberty, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Central Park, and touring the city. Our nights will be filled with a top Broadway play, the Rockettes and a trip to One World Observatory. Our luxury hotel is centrally located

for your exploring pleasure. NEW YEAR’S ROSE BOWL PARADEDecember 30th-January 4th$2525 Double $3125 SinglePlease RSVP by October 1stRing in the New Year in grand fashion. We’ll celebrate with a New Year’s Eve dinner. Then it’s time for the Tournament of Roses Parade. The parade is colorful and beautiful, but the aroma of roses is beyond spectacular. We’ll make our way to Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive on this tour as well.

JANUARYBEST OF AUSTRALIA& NEW ZEALANDJanuary 9th- 25th$7899 Double Please RSVP ImmediatelyThis exciting trip is filled with adventure and beautiful picturesque scenery. Here are some of the highlights of this trip: Catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Wildlife World, Sydney harbor dinner cruise, Canberra city tour, Aussie sheep station and barbeque, Melbourne city tour, New Zealand’s north and south islands, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua, Maori Village, Rainbow Springs Nature Park, Maori Hangi feast, Waitomo glow worm caves, Auckland, kangaroos and koala bears. EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA,VICTORIA FALLS & BOTSWANAJanuary 10th-23rd$6,999 Double $7,999 Single if signed up by June 12th Epic scenery, winding coastlines, remarkable cultural diversity and abundant wildlife come together in an incredible experience. We’ll enjoy 7 wildlife safaris and step aboard a cable car and be whisked atop Table Mountain. We’ll savor a true African dining experience including a handwashing ceremony, tour a winery, spend time at a Zimbabwe village and interact with African elephants. Full details are available at the bank.

MARCHHAWAII THREE ISLANDADVENTUREMarch 7th-16th$4699 DoubleThis stunning trip takes us to three islands. We’ll spend three nights in Honolulu, three nights in Kona, and two nights in Maui. This adventure includes two inner island flights and 11 meals. There are complete itineraries in the bank with all the details. Won’t the Luau be fun? PANAMA CANALMarch 8th-18thCruise starting at $2,657 DoublePlease RSVP by October 23rdThis fantastic trip begins in Ft. Lauderdale and we set sail in the morning. The next couple of days are spent leisurely sailing until we dock at Cartagena, Columbia. After another day of leisurely sailing we are headed for Panama. Before sailing back to Ft. Lauderdale, we’ll dock in Limon, Costa Rica and theCayman Islands.