a message from the director
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a message from the director
PLATINUM ADVENTURES® NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2016 DAY TRIPS • EXTENDED TRIPS • SEMINARS • AND MORE! A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR The weather’s starting to heat up and so are the adventures! The change in season means new trips, day activities and seminars and we’re excited to share them with you. We hope you’ll grab a friend and your date book and get some great adventures on your schedule. We want to make you aware of one change for the new quarter. Each event will have member and non-member pricing. If you are a member of the Platinum Adventures Club, you’ll qualify for the member rate. If you are not a current member, it’s easy to join: you just need to be 50+ and have a current customer relationship. If you haven’t signed up for the club, you’ll have to pay non-member pricing to participate in the events, so stop into the bank and fill out and sign a membership card today! Now that summer is upon us, let’s take full advantage of it! We have planned some great outdoor events: Grant Park Music Festival on July 8, Paddle Wheel River Boat Cruise on July 20, a Luncheon Cruise on Lake Michigan on August 30, Royal Oaks Orchard on September 21, and a Tour of Geneva and Little Traveler on October 5. We even still have some tickets for “Cirque du Soleil,” so get them before they’re gone! We also have an informative selection of seminars scheduled and Barbara Rinella on November 30. So much to do, so little time! Make your reservations early as events fill up quickly. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE EVENTS YOU SEE IN THIS NEWSLETTER, OR TO RSVP, CONTACT YOUR DIRECTOR: LINDA GHILARDUCCI 773-883-4144 lghilarducci@wintrust.com CATHIE BIGGAM 847-853-3590 cbiggam@wintrust.com FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES ON ANY OF THESE UPCOMING DAY TRIPS, CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM ADVENTURES DIRECTOR. DAY TRIPS Pay close attention to the means of transportation for these trips. Often times, we will gather and transport the group by bus, but there are some events that require you to commute on your own. As always, if you should have any questions about any of these day trips, or would like to RSVP, contact your bank’s Platinum Adventures director at the phone number or e-mail listed in this newsletter. You’ll have the unique opportunity to explore the wonders we have nearby. We carefully plan each of our day trips, events and seminars to ensure they are packed with as much adventure and education as possible. Plus, each event offers a great chance to share with friends just what the Platinum Adventures® Club is all about. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Cirque du Soleil | Toruk - The First Flight EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC United Center CHICAGO, IL “Cirque du Soleil” never fails to astound and entertain us with its imaginative and fantastic shows. “Toruk” is a live multimedia spectacle that brings to the stage the breathtaking world of James Cameron’s “Avatar” like you have never seen before. “The First Flight” envisions a world beyond imagination thousands of years before events depicted in the film. We will have dinner before the show. DEPART WILMETTE: 4 PM | CHICAGO 4:30 PM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | $145 RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 2 RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: LINDA GHILARDUCCI 773-883-4144 lghilarducci@wintrust.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Medicare Updates Made Easy TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 Odyssey EASY 1 EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Diane Adduci, a community educator, will be presenting an educational program on the updates of Medicare Parts A and B and Medicare Supplements. She will also include information on Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Part D, the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. This information is important for those turning 65, those already on Medicare and needing a “refresher,” or those who just want to know more about Medicare benefits. Refreshments will be served. 10 AM | NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BANK 7800 Lincoln Ave. | Skokie, IL 2 PM | WINTRUST BANK - OLD TOWN 100 W. North Ave. | Chicago, IL COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Extended Trips Preview EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Wintrust Financial Center 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, IL Join us for a special trip presentation and travel the world with Platinum Adventures! You will hear all about exciting trips and see slide shows for great destinations planned in 2017. Learn about our trips: Montreal & Quebec, Elegant Ireland, the Canadian Rockies by Train, Branson, Missouri, New England in the Fall and our Rhine and Mosel River Cruise in Europe. You’ll want to start packing your bags after you learn about these great trips. Lunch is included. TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 2 3 4 CATHIE BIGGAM 847-853-3590 cbiggam@wintrust.com 5 ENERGETIC Navy Pier CHICAGO, IL We have one of the most spectacular skylines in the world! Let’s enjoy that view on the Odyssey ship from Navy Pier. This is one of the most elegant and smooth sailing ships on the lake, and is fully staffed. They even have DJ entertainment! On board we will enjoy a luncheon in the dining room of the ship and choose our lunch selections from the menu. After lunch you can go out on the deck and enjoy the Lake and sights of Chicago. What a great way to say goodbye to summer! Bus transportation is included. DEPART WILMETTE: 10:30 AM | NORRIDGE: 11:15 AM COST: MEMBERS | $80 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $87 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. BRING HOME A REVERSE MORTGAGE! Reverse mortgages are a great tool to minimize taxes, avoid selling assets at the wrong time, and can improve overall retirement portfolio performance. Please contact a loan officer today to discuss whether a reverse mortgage is right for you! FHA reverse mortgage loans require an upfront and annual life of the loan mortgage insurance premium. Borrowers who are currently delinquent or have been 30 days overdue more than once during the past 12 months will not qualify. Wintrust Mortgage is not currently participating in the HomePath Renovation Program. Program rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time. All approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines. Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank NMLS# 449042 This ad is not from HUD or FHA and was not approved by HUD, FHA or a government agency. 3 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Smokey Joe’s Cafe EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Drury Lane Join us for this tribute to the legendary songwriters, Leiber and Stoller, and a showcase of nearly 40 of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll songs ever written! This show is the longest running musical revue in Broadway history, and features hits from the golden age of American culture, such as “Love Potion #9,” “On Broadway,” “Hound Dog,” and “Stand By Me.” Please choose your lunch entree: roast turkey or roast beef. Bus Transportation is included. DEPART WILMETTE: 9:45 AM | NORRIDGE: 10:30 AM COST: MEMBERS | $85 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $92 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE RIGHT DOCUMENTS EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC How many times have you said to yourself, “Do I need a living will or a power of attorney for my health care or my property?” Matt Margolis, an estate planning and elder law attorney, will be here to answer those questions and any others you may have. SEPTEMBER 8 | 9:30 AM | WINTRUST BANK-RAVENSWOOD 2300 W. Lawrence Ave. | Chicago, IL SEPTEMBER 29 | 9:30 AM | WINTRUST BANK-LOGAN SQUARE 2814 W. Fullerton Ave. | Chicago, IL OCTOBER 17 | 10 AM | WINTRUST BANK-OLD TOWN 100 W. North Ave. | Chicago, IL OCTOBER 17 | 2 PM | NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BANK 7800 Lincoln Ave. | Skokie, IL COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 4 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Fall Party with Gina Nunez EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC La Villa Banquets 3638 N. PULASKI RD. | CHICAGO, IL Let’s kick off the fall season with a party! Gina Nunez will entertain us with her beautiful voice and with songs by Patsy Cline, Jo Staford, Barbara Streisand, and many more. For lunch we will enjoy chicken La Villa and all the delicious side dishes. Join us for a great time with good food and good friends. TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS | $34 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $41 PER PERSON TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Autumn at Royal Oaks Orchard EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Join us for what is sure to be a beautiful autumn day at Royal Oaks Orchard near Harvard, Illinois. We will enjoy a tractor-drawn wagon ride, learn the history of the farm, and discover the importance of bees. I can’t wait to see the fall colors! There will also be plenty of time to shop in the Country Market, see the apple barn, and visit the bakery to bring home some tasty treats! We will have lunch at the Country Kitchen restaurant. Bus transportation is included. DEPART NORRIDGE: 8:15 AM | WILMETTE: 9 AM COST: MEMBERS | $71 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $78 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: LINDA GHILARDUCCI 773-883-4144 lghilarducci@wintrust.com CATHIE BIGGAM 847-853-3590 cbiggam@wintrust.com REVERSE MORTGAGE PRESENTATION EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Join us for an important presentation. The HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) or Reverse Mortgage Program has undergone some dramatic changes for the better. These loans are federally insured and allow individuals age 62+ to access the equity in their home tax free. More importantly, this program now has options with significantly lower fees. Will Yoho (NMLS #756017) of Wintrust Mortgage will give us important information on this subject. SEPTEMBER 23 | WINTRUST BANK-GLADSTONE PARK 6336 N. Milwaukee Ave. | Chicago, IL OCTOBER 4 | WINTRUST BANK-OLD TOWN 100 W. North Ave. | Chicago, IL OCTOBER 6 | NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BANK 7800 Lincoln Ave. | Skokie, IL TIME: 10 AM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Votes for Women - Leslie Goddard The 72 Year Struggle EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Great Escape 9540 W. IRVING PARK RD. | SCHILLER PARK, IL At a time when voting feels more like an obligation than a privilege, we often easily forget that it took 72 years for women to win the right to vote. This illustrated slide lecture explores the struggle. In the ensuing years, women worked tirelessly giving speeches and persevering in the face of strident opposition. Some were even beaten and jailed. Lunch will be served. Please choose broasted chicken or ribs and fried shrimp. Transportation is not included. TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS | $35 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $42 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. BRING HOME AN EASIER WAY TO BANK WITH DIGITAL ACCESS ONLINE & MOBILE BANKING 1 Bank any place, any time get account details | transfer funds pay bills | mobile deposits | e-statements1 MasterCard® debit cards CARDLESS CASH 1 Withdraw cash from any participating Wintrust ATM with only your smartphone! PEOPLE PAY 1 Send and receive money safely and conveniently anywhere in the U.S. via email & text HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? SEE A PERSONAL BANKER FOR MORE INFORMATION. 1. Third party message, data, and/or internet fees may apply. Use of online Banking is required for access to Mobile/ Remote banking and person-to-person payments. Mobile/Internet connectivity is required. Remote Deposit requires established Checking, Savings or Money Market deposit account for personal, family or household purposes with the Bank for at least 30 days and has had no more than six overdraft occurrences within the past or current calendar year. Person-to-person payments require a Checking account. Cardless Cash requires a checking account and debit card with the bank and is available only at Wintrust Community Bank ATMs. 5 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Tour of Geneva & Little Traveler WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Pump Boys & Dinettes EASY 1 EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC GENEVA, IL With beautiful gaslight streets, Geneva presents distinctive shops and dining pleasures where courtesy still exists. Nestled in the Fox Valley, Geneva offers so much to see and do: the Geneva History Center, Victorian homes, markets and shops, and antiques. A tour guide will lead our bus tour, and we’ll even have time to shop at the Little Traveler. We’ll enjoy lunch at the Wildwood. Please choose: chicken salad, a steak burger, or spinach and strawberry salad. DEPART WILMETTE: 8:15 AM | NORRIDGE: 9 AM COST: MEMBERS | $58 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $65 PER PERSON BUS TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Theater at the Center MUNSTER, IN The pump boys sell fuel on Highway 57 and the sassy dinettes run the diner next door. Between changing tires and baking pies, the gang performs a rousing down-home mix of country western, rock ‘n’ roll, and blue grass music in this charming tale of friendship, romance and simple pleasures. Please choose: chicken fried steak or meat loaf. Bus transportation is included. DEPART WILMETTE: 10 AM | NORRIDGE: 10:45 AM COST: MEMBERS | $82 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $89 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Let Me Entertain You EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Nichols Concert Hall EVANSTON, IL Everything’s coming up roses at this most delightful concert performance! “Let Me Entertain You” features Jule Styne’s greatest hits, including songs from “Gypsy,” “Funny Girl” and more. Savor such melodies as: “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “Just in Time,” “People,” “Make Someone Happy,” and many more. We will enjoy lunch before the performance at Maggiano’s Little Italy in the Westfield Old Orchard Mall. Lunch includes appetizer, salad, pasta, chicken entree and dessert. COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | $99 PER PERSON INCLUDES CONCERT TICKET, LUNCH AND BUS. CALL FOR DEPARTURE INFORMATION. 6 RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: LINDA GHILARDUCCI 773-883-4144 lghilarducci@wintrust.com CATHIE BIGGAM 847-853-3590 cbiggam@wintrust.com TRIP PREVIEWS EASY 1 BRING IT HOME TO A FIRM THAT SEES YOU AS MORE THAN A NUMBER . If your bank is making you feel like your account is too small to be important, maybe it’s time for a new wealth management relationship. 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Join us as we present a preview of some of the fabulous trips we have planned for 2017. We will be headed to Branson in March, the Mosel River in April, Ireland in June, the Canadian Rockies in August, and New England in October. Come and learn about these trips and hear about some of the others we have planned, too! OCTOBER 18 - WINTRUST BANK-MAYFAIR 4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago, IL OCTOBER 20 - WINTRUST BANK-NORRIDGE 7040 W. Forest Preserve Dr. | Norridge, IL TIME: 9:15 AM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FOR THIS EVENT. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Oktober Fest EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Edelweiss We want to be there for you during all the important decisions in your life. From saving up to buy your first home to planning for retirement, we will be with you every step of the way. Bring it home to a firm that puts you first instead of turning you away. 7650 W. IRVING PARK RD. | NORRIDGE, IL What better way to enjoy the fall season than with Oktober Fest? The German food at Edelweiss always hits the spot, and Johnny Wagner and his band will have you up dancing and singing along. Invite a friend and join us! TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS | $44 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $51 PER PERSON TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Contact one of our Financial Advisors for more details. Securities, insurance products, financial planning, and investment management services are offered through Wayne Hummer Investments, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), founded in 1931. Trust and investment management services offered by The Chicago Trust Company, N.A. and Great Lakes Advisors, LLC, respectively. Investment products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are not insured by the FDIC or any federal government agency, not bank guaranteed or a bank deposit, and may lose value. 7 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Art and Architecture EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Milwaukee Art Museum MILWAUKEE, WI Join us as we visit the recently renovated, fabulous Milwaukee Art Museum. Set on Lake Michigan, you’ll be amazed at this lovely structure. You’ll marvel at this architectural masterpiece by Santiago Calatrava and be amazed at the fabulous artwork inside. Our day includes small, docent-led tours of the museum. The tour features highlights of the permanent art collection and an architectural tour of the museum. Lunch is included along with free time to explore the museum further. COST: MEMBERS | $70 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $80 PER PERSON CALL FOR DEPARTURE INFORMATION. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Essential Estate Planning Strategies Selecting a Trustee EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Wintrust Financial Center 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, IL Join us for an important presentation you can’t afford to miss. Learn what important documents are necessary for a complete estate plan and why a trust isn’t just for the wealthy. Learn ways to avoid probate and why having a will isn’t enough and will cause a delay in the administration of your estate. A discussion will follow about avoiding personal property disputes, how trusts can help reduce estate taxes and why selecting the right trustee is one of the most important decisions to make. Lunch is included. TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE 8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Barbara Rinella Presents...A Tribute to Nancy Reagan & Recent First Ladies EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Sunset Ridge Country Club 2100 SUNSET RIDGE RD. | NORTHFIELD, IL Barbara looks forward to focusing on the power and contributions of recent first ladies. Fascinating historical information from “Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault that Changed a Presidency” by Bill O’Reilly and “First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s First Ladies” by Kate Anderson Bower will come to life as Mrs. Reagan begins her visit! Barbara will share glimpses of our other first ladies from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama. We will enjoy lunch before the presentation. TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS | $65 PER PERSON NON-MEMBERS | $75 PER PERSON TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: LINDA GHILARDUCCI 773-883-4144 lghilarducci@wintrust.com FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES ON ANY OF THESE UPCOMING EXTENDED TRIPS, CONTACT YOUR PLATINUM ADVENTURES DIRECTOR. Have you always wanted to explore the world but don’t know where to begin to plan your travels? We have the solution for you. Let us handle all of the planning. Our extended trips offer you the chance of a lifetime to see the world like you’ve never seen it before. Extended trips range in length from a few days to a few weeks. Most transportation, lodging, meals and EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Get ready for the most creative, fun trip ever—the Summertime Mini-Mystery Tour—where participants don’t know where they are going from one event to another. You’ll visit interesting places amidst a special theme complete with witty clues, giveaways, games, costumed tour directors, unique entertainment and festive activities. Excellent dining, deluxe hotels, fascinating attractions, a professional tour director and all the added themed mystery extras make this motor coach tour a great value. COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,075 PP | SINGLE $1,175 PP 847-853-3590 cbiggam@wintrust.com entertainment will be provided and have been thoughtfully planned out by our Platinum Adventures® directors alongside experienced and highly qualified travel professionals. All extended trips that are two nights or longer include at home pickup and return. Sit back, relax, and join us for this rare opportunity to see the sights you never thought you’d see. If you have any questions, need more information or would like to RSVP for any of our extended trips, please contact your Platinum Adventures® Club director. EXTENDED TRIPS AUGUST 2 - 4 | 2016 Summertime Mini-Mystery Tour CATHIE BIGGAM OCTOBER 18 - 19 | 2016 Springfield: The Land of Lincoln EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Join us for an in-depth tour focusing on Abraham Lincoln. As a result of Wintrust’s relationship with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, we will be treated to a rare, not-seen-by-the-public look at some of Abe Lincoln’s artifacts as shown to us by the foundation. These items are not on display to the public! We’ll enjoy lunch at the Library and visit the Presidential Museum. Other trip highlights include Lincoln’s Home, the Old State Capitol, the Lincoln Herndon Law Office and Lincoln’s Tomb. COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $370 PP | SINGLE $420 PP 9 APRIL 23 - MAY 3 | 2017 Rhine and Mosel River Cruise EASY 1 FEBRUARY 18 - 25 | 2017 Southern California Featuring Reagan and Nixon Libraries EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Join us as we escape winter and travel to sunny southern California! This getaway features two presidential libraries: Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon. You’ll stay at the historic Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach. You’ll taste Hollywood with a “stars” tour and visit to Universal Studios. All aboard the Catalina Island Ferry, with a stop at Catalina Island. Then board the Dana Point Ferry towards San Diego. You’ll visit Coronado Island, La Jolla, choose Sea World, the zoo or a cooking demo and much more! 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Experience the re-awakening of spring in the Netherlands as well as on the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. We’ll visit Keukenhof Gardens at the peak of tulip season and see the countryside bloom as we sail these two historic rivers of Europe. We’ll visit Strasbourg, the Capital of the Alsace Region, Rudesheim and Boppard. Next, we’ll head to Cochem, Cologne and Amsterdam. A two-night hotel stay in Lucerne, Switzerland is also included to further enhance your memorable experience. COST: STARTING AT $4,924 PP BASED ON CABIN PREFERENCE. CALL FOR PRICE. MEMBER AND NON MEMBER PRICING WILL APPLY. COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,625 PP | SINGLE $4,375 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,825 | SINGLE $4,575 PP MARCH 27 - 31 | 2017 Branson Blast EASY 1 10 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC MAY 7 - 11 | 2017 Montreal & Quebec EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC BRANSON, MO Have a blast in Branson on this fun-filled adventure. Our trip includes five live shows including “Moses!” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, Dublin’s Irish Tenors, Clay Cooper’s Country Express Show and the Branson Bell Cruise Dinner Show. We’ll visit Fantastic Caverns, the largest and original Bass Pro Shop and the amazing Titanic Museum. You’ll have time to shop at Branson Landing and explore this fun part of the Midwest. If you’ve never been to Branson, now’s the time. Or, if you have, come back and see what’s new! Montreal & Quebec are a beautiful combination of eastern Canada that are not to be missed. Montreal combines the architecture and culture of modern Canada with a more traditional Old World flavor. While there, enjoy a city tour, the Place Jacques-Cartier, the Old Port, the French Quarter, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. While in the French speaking Quebec City, along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, you’ll see the Old Walled City, Place Royale, Parliament Buildings and much, much more. COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,259 PP | SINGLE $1,359 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,419 | SINGLE $1,519 PP COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $2,325 PP | SINGLE $2,850 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $2,525 PP | SINGLE $3,050 PP RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: LINDA GHILARDUCCI 773-883-4144 lghilarducci@wintrust.com CATHIE BIGGAM 847-853-3590 cbiggam@wintrust.com OCTOBER 9 - 16 | 2017 Colors of New England EASY 1 JUNE 16 - 24 | 2017 Elegant Ireland EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Enjoy days of yore and old-world elegance as you explore the Emerald Isle. You’ll stay in some of Ireland’s most luxurious estates, interact with its charming locals and take in the inspiring beauty that has made Ireland a timeless destination. You’ll visit Dublin, the country’s medieval capital of Kilkenny, the House of Waterford Crystal and the Blarney Castle. You can even kiss the Blarney Stone! Enjoy the beautiful, coastal Ring of Kerry trail. And, of course, the Cliffs of Moher and Dromoland Castle, plus more. 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Welcome to New England in the fall! Enjoy a guided tour of Boston featuring its famed Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Spend two nights in the quaint New England town of Stowe. Embark on a cruise on stunning Lake Winnipesaukee. Drive the Kancamagaus Highway, a scenic byway in the White Mountains. Take in the spectacular views on a relaxing cruise through Boothbay Harbor. Our New England trip takes you through the best of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,879 PP | SINGLE $5,179 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $4,079 | SINGLE $5,379 PP COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $4,825 PP | SINGLE $5,875 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $5,025 | SINGLE $6,075 PP Prices good for bookings through 12/16/16. AUGUST 5 - 13 | 2017 Canadian Rockies By Train EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Join us for a remarkable journey through the stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the Canadian Rockies. Your adventure begins in Vancouver with a city tour, then all aboard the VIA Rail to begin your journey to the majestic Canadian Rockies. You’ll visit Jasper, Alberta, travel along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway, see beautiful Lake Louise, Calgary and more. While visiting Banff, see lovely Bow Falls and the fascinating Hoodoos. You won’t want to miss this one! COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $5,675 PP | SINGLE $6,675 PP NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $5,875 | SINGLE $6,875 PP 11 CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOOD BANKS Gladstone Park • Logan Square • Loop • Mayfair Mont Clare • Norridge • North Center • Old Town • Pilsen • Ravenswood River North • Rogers Park • Roscoe Village • Streeterville 312-291-2900 | www.wintrustbank.com PROUD TO BE A WINTRUST COMMUNITY BANK. We are nearly 3,500 community and commercial bankers, home loan officers, financial advisors and specialty lenders focused solely on our customers and the communities where they live. We all have the same mission: To provide best-in-class financial services to all of our customers, be the local alternative to the big banks, and to improve the communities which we call home. Membership is for those 50 years of age or better with a customer relationship. See a personal banker for more details. GENERAL INFORMATION ADDRESS FOR WINTRUST BANK DEPARTURE SITE(S): The bus cannot wait for late participants. Please arrive at your departure site 15 minutes prior to departure time. Depart Wilmette Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints 2727 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 Depart Lake Forest Lake Forest Bank & Trust 959 S. Waukegan Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 Depart Ravenswood Wintrust Bank–Ravenswood 2300 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Depart Norridge Wintrust Bank–Norridge 7040 W. Forest Preserve Dr. Norridge, IL 60706 RESERVATION POLICY FOR DAY & EXTENDED TRIPS: Reservations may be made by phone to Linda Ghilarducci at 773-883-4144 or lghilarducci@wintrust.com or to Cathie Biggam at 847-853-3590 or cbiggam@wintrust.com. For your reservation to be confirmed, payment must be in my office within seven days after reservations are made: Linda Ghilarducci | Wintrust Bank–Norridge | 7040 W. Forest Preserve Dr. | Norridge, IL 60706 Cathie Biggam | 9700 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. 550 | Rosemont, IL 60018 Please make checks payable to Platinum Adventures® (sorry no credit cards on day trips). Please remember to make your menu selections when you reserve your tour. Member pricing is for current Platinum Adventures® Club members only. RESPONSIBILITY OF WINTRUST BANK: Wintrust Bank is acting in the capacity of extending this invitation to travel to the Platinum Adventures® members and their guests. I further understand that the Bank reserves the right to refuse acceptance to anyone it judges incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in any activity or trip at any time.