Summer 2015
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Summer 2015
Su mmer 2015 activities and tours Things My Mother Taught Me Barn II Dinner Theatre Sunday, July 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.00 Chinese Lantern Festival St. Louis-Missouri Botanical Gardens Wednesday, August 12. . . . . . . . . . $98.00 In addition to a great lunch, we will also enjoy this wonderful comedy about Gabe and Olivia who are moving into their first apartment, and driving halfway across the country hasn’t gone well. Then all four of their parents show up to help them move in. This brand new comedy takes a generational look at relationships that will make us laugh out loud! This spectacular festival of lights and beautiful sculptures is returning to the Missouri Botanical Garden and Linda Koenig will be with us to make this event even better. Additionally we will visit several Asian related places in the area, plus enjoy a delicious dinner at a well-known Chinese restaurant Munch and Learn How to maintain your home lifestyle with nursing home needs Laura Carmody from Home Instead Wednesday, July 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Major Tours Information Meetings Enchanted Canyonlands and British Isles Friday, August 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free BOS will welcome Laura Carmody with Home Instead to speak about the advantages and ability you have to live in your home while you may need some degree of nursing home benefits. She will discuss how you can receive care that is normally given at a nursing home. How you can apply for and receive nursing care policy benefits while still living in your home. If you would like to remain in your home and receive care, don’t miss this informative session. Plan to attend one or both of these meetings to learn about these great trips we have scheduled for Summer 2016. See the Major Tours section of this newsletter and call for meeting details. Wisconsin Adventure July 30-31 (2 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $380.00 Included in this great trip is a cruise on Lake Geneva, dinner and the performance of “Pump Boys & Dinettes” at the Fireside Dinner Theatre, a visit to the House on the Rock, motor coach transportation, hotel accommodations, and more. Call for a complete itinerary. The Addams Family Little Theatre on the Square - Matinee Wednesday, August 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.00 Once again we are off to Amish Country to enjoy a great buffet lunch at Yoder’s and this comedy performance at the Little Theatre in Sullivan. The show features Gomez and Morticia Addams, and their daughter Wednesday, who has secretly fallen in love with a “normal” boy. Wednesday has invited her boyfriend to dinner, as well as his parents who are also “normal”. Big surprise for both sets of parents and a very entertaining show for us! Heaven and the Hill - St. Louis Friday, August 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.00 Our day will be spent with Linda Koenig as we visit three magnificent St. Louis churches, enjoy a great lunch at Lorenzo’s Trattoria on “The Hill”, visit Volpi’s Market and the Missouri Baking Company, play Bocce Ball at Milo’s Tavern, and treat ourselves to a concrete at Ted Drewes Custard Stand. Arches National Park, Utah Cliffs of Moher, Ireland Nana’s Naughty Knickers Barn II Dinner Theatre Sunday, August 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.00 Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates, however she discovers that grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment selling hand-made naughty knickers to every senior citizen in New York City! Will Bridget be able to handle the excitement? Will grandma get arrested, or evicted? Munch and Learn Special Needs Trusts Anthony J. DelGiorno of Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. Wednesday, August 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Get insight from an Elder Law Attorney on creating a trust for a disabled spouse or a disabled child while preserving their eligibility for government benefits. Learn the basics to empower yourself to protect your loved ones and their ability to care for themselves while also retaining income and asset sensitive benefits like SSI and Medicaid. ........................................................................................................................... more activities and tours continued on the next page Su mmer 2015 activities and tours Munch and Learn AARP Smart Driving Class Wednesday, September 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00* This 8-hour classroom instruction is open to Classic 50 members who are interested in learning driving strategies and increasing driver knowledge. Upon completion of the course, participants may be eligible for an insurance discount. BoS will provide lunch and refreshments. Several breaks will be taken during the day. *The instruction fee will be reduced by $5.00 for AARP members. Call for reservation details. Frank Lloyd Wright and the Botanical Gardens St. Louis Wednesday, September 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.00 This is a repeat of the May 20 sold-out trip to view the Frank Lloyd Wright home and visit the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Linda Koenig will once again lead us as we visit the gardens, this historic home, as well as the Victorian home, Mudd’s Grove. Lunch is included at a St. Louis favorite, St. Raymond’s Maronite Catholic Church. Spirit of Peoria & Starved Rock State Park October 12-13 (2 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00 We’ve had many requests to repeat this great cruise on the Illinois River to beautiful and historic Starved Rock State Park. As we cruise north on the famous Spirit of Peoria paddle wheeler, we will be treated to great food and entertainment and many fall scenes along the river. We will overnight at the Starved Rock Lodge, be treated to a tour of the area the next morning, and return to Springfield by way of the Spirit, again enjoying the great food, entertainment, and fall colors. Call for a complete itinerary. Parke County, Indiana Thursday, October 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98.00 Today we travel to Rockville, Indiana to enjoy the annual Covered Bridge Festival. A step-on guide will lead us to several covered bridges as we travel the countryside and we will also have time in Rockville to visit the many booths and shops. Later we will have a wonderful dinner at the Beef House near Covington, Indiana. Christmastime in Branson November 17-20 (4 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $820.00 Our very popular annual trip to Branson includes 5 shows, lunch and tour of the College of the Ozarks, and wonderful accommodations at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. Also included are 6 meals, with breakfast each morning at the hotel, motor coach transportation, and more. Call for a complete itinerary. M ajor Tours 2 015-201 6 All of our Major Tours include airport transfers from Springfield, flights, travel insurance, hotel accommodations, several meals, and more. Call for day-by-day itineraries. Pacific Coast Adventure September 2-11, 2015 (10 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,279.00 This wonderful trip takes us to Seattle, Victoria Island, Butchart Gardens, Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Oregon’s Pacific Coast, Crater Lake, Redwood National Park, and San Francisco. Southern California & Queen Mary Getaway November 8-13, 2015 (6 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,399.00 Our hotel accommodations are on the beautifully restored Queen Mary, now a full service hotel permanently moored in Long Beach harbor. We will visit Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica, Warner Brothers Studio, Rose Bowl Stadium, and more. The Wonders of South America featuring Brazil, Argentina, and Chile January 18-30, 2016 (13 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,649.00 Highlights of this amazing tour include visits to Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. Hawaiian Islands Cruise March 9-20, 2016 (12 days). . . $4,984.00 Included in this wonderful trip: Two nights at the Outrigger Reef Hotel on Waikiki Beach, and eight days and seven nights on Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of America, visiting four of the Hawaiian Islands. (NEW) Enchanted Canyonlands Nevada, Utah, and Arizona June 12-22, 2016 (11 days). . . . $3,646.00 Included in this wonderful tour are visits to: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon (north rim), and Las Vegas (2 nights). Call for a complete itinerary and plan to attend the Trip Information Meeting on Friday, August 14. (NEW) British Isles Highlights Featuring England, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland July 11-25, 2016 (15 days). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,499.00 A few of the many highlights we will enjoy include: Ireland; Cliffs of Moher, Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Killarney. Northern Ireland; Belfast, Giant’s Causeway. Ferry to Cairnryan, Scotland; Edinburgh (2 nights). England; Stratford-Upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Bath, London (3 nights). Call for a complete itinerary and plan to attend the Trip Information Meeting on Friday, August 14. ........................................................................................................................... Reservation Information: To reserve space for Classic 50 tours and activities, call Roger or the Reservation Line. Guests of members are welcome to participate (one guest per member). Trip prices are per person. For the overnight trips, the prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy. Roger Bucher • Vice President - Classic 50 Coordinator Direct Line: (217) 241-6120 • Reservation Line: (217) 241-6190 • Toll Free: (877) 698-3278 • rbucher@bankwithbos.com