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THEATER BUS For the Over 55s 1976-2019 January February 2019 Theater Bus, Inc.

cultural and social events. Bring on the New Year Happy New Year!

1 THEATER BUS For the Over 55s January February 2019 Theater Bus, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life for all adults over 55 residing in the greater Madison community by providing safe, affordable, escorted outings to theatrical, cultural and social events. Bring on the New Year Happy New Year! We are excited to begin another year of scenic bus rides, making new friends, dining at fine restaurants, seeing great shows and supporting community theaters in Wisconsin and beyond. as they perform authentic folk music of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Come thirsty and hungry for the tapping of the Fasching Keg and the delicious buffet of German dishes! We will kick off 2019 at the Palace Theater in the Dells with the heavenly musical hit, Forever Plaid. You are sure to enjoy this fun revue chocked-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies of nostalgic pop hits of the 50 s. Our second pick for January is for all Agatha Christie fans. We are headed to Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove, WI to see A Murder is Announced. This is a classic Miss Marple mystery. The plot is unbeatably intriguing. Don t miss this fun whodunit. We will have lunch at the Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee before the show. Once again, it s time to Go Dorfin in Johnsonville, WI. Please join us for our favorite February event, the Fasching Dinner Celebration Show. This will be our 12th trip to this event at Laack s Ballroom. We keep coming back for more. You are promised a lively afternoon of entertainment by the Dorf Kapelle band Next up is another favorite, Lend Me A Tenor. This is one of the most-produced contemporary farces. Don t miss our trip to the Palace Theater in the Dells for this popular musical comedy. Set in 1934, the wacky story and hilarious shenanigans in Lend Me a Tenor provide an escape into laugh out loud comedy land. The one-liners, mistaken identities, and slapstick transport you directly into the films of Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Brothers. Enclosed with this bulletin is our year end appeal. Your tax deductible donation will brighten the life of an older adult and support the arts! Thank you for choosing Theater Bus. Best wishes for 2019! ~ Bonnie P.S. Our office will be closed December. 24 through January 1, We will open Jan. 2, Make a Year End Gift Please keep us in mind when you are making your year-end gifts. Theater Bus is an independent non-profit organization. We rely on the generosity of our friends and participants to support our work. Your year end gift enables us to provide Madison area seniors with opportunities to socialize with others while enjoying affordable day trips to plays, musicals, comedies, boat cruises, mystery trips and fine restaurants.

1 Forever Plaid & Lunch Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Price: $80 Place: Palace Theater in the Dells Time: Lunch/Show: 12:00/1:00 p.m. Deadline: Dec. 14 9:45 a.m. West (Oakwood Village) 10:00 a.m. West (Cov.

Forever Plaid celebrates the delightfully goofy reincarnation of four male singers killed in a car crash on the way to their first big concert and now, miraculously, revived for a plaid-fabulous time

2 1 Forever Plaid & Lunch Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Price: $80 Place: Palace Theater in the Dells Time: Lunch/Show: 12:00/1:00 p.m. Deadline: Dec. 14 9:45 a.m. West (Oakwood Village) 10:00 a.m. West (Cov. Pres. Church) 10:30 a.m. East (East Towne Shopko) Estim. Return to West: 4:30 p.m. Forever Plaid celebrates the delightfully goofy reincarnation of four male singers killed in a car crash on the way to their first big concert and now, miraculously, revived for a plaid-fabulous time for audiences everywhere. Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations, the Plaids are guaranteed to smash with a series of well-loved songs and right-on patter that keep you laughing when you aren t humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 50s. Lunch at the Palace is Tenderloin Beef Medallions over bed of Wild Rice. Dessert is Rainbow Sorbet. *The menu is subject to change without notice. 2 A Murder is Announced & Lunch Date: Sunday, January 27, 2019 Price: $ 76 Place: Sunset Playhouse, Elm Grove, WI Time: Lunch/Show: 11:15/2:00 p.m. Deadline: Jan. 4 9:15 a.m. West (Theater Bus Office) 9:30 a.m. West (Oakwood Village) 10:00 a.m. East (East Towne Shopko) Estim. Return to East side: 6:00 p.m. An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of a murder to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not one of the home's occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death, a determined Inspector grimly following the twists and turns, and Miss Marple on hand to provide the solution, at some risk to herself in a dramatic confrontation just before the final curtain. Lunch at Western Lakes Golf Club is your choice of: *Grilled Chicken or *Crab Stuffed Sole or *BBQ Ribs 1/4 rack Dessert is chef s choice. We thank the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation for their generous donation to underwrite the cost of printing this newsletter. This newsletter is printed by Thysse Printing Service.

3 Fasching Celebration Dinner Show Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019 Price: $70 Place: Laack s Ballroom Sheboygan Falls, WI Time: Lunch/Show: 12:00/1:00 p.m. Deadline: Jan. 18 8:45 a.m. West (Theater Bus Office) 9:00 a.

m. Deadline: Dec. 14 9:45 a.m. West (Oakwood Village) 10:00 a.m. West (Cov. Pres. Church) 10:30 a.m. East (East Towne Shopko) Estim. Return to West side: 4:30 p.m. No matter what you call it, many cultures throughout the world celebrate the pre-lenten season with elaborate celebrations and revelry.

The performance begins with the tapping of the Fasching keg (Look Out For The Spray). Sit back and enjoy as the Dorf Kapelle band entertains you with more than two hours of great music.

3 3 Fasching Celebration Dinner Show Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019 Price: $70 Place: Laack s Ballroom Sheboygan Falls, WI Time: Lunch/Show: 12:00/1:00 p.m. Deadline: Jan. 18 8:45 a.m. West (Theater Bus Office) 9:00 a.m. West (Oakwood Village) 9:30 a.m. East (East Towne Shopko) Estim. Return to East side: 5:45 p.m. 4 Lend Me a Tenor & Lunch Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Price: $81 Place: Palace Theater in the Dells Time: Lunch/Show: 12:00/1:00 p.m. Deadline: Dec. 14 9:45 a.m. West (Oakwood Village) 10:00 a.m. West (Cov. Pres. Church) 10:30 a.m. East (East Towne Shopko) Estim. Return to West side: 4:30 p.m. No matter what you call it, many cultures throughout the world celebrate the pre-lenten season with elaborate celebrations and revelry. Whether intended as one last fling before the fasting and austerity of lent or just to scare away the evil spirits of winter, we gather together at Laack's Hall in Johnsonville. The performance begins with the tapping of the Fasching keg (Look Out For The Spray). Sit back and enjoy as the Dorf Kapelle band entertains you with more than two hours of great music. There will be door prizes too! Buffet menu: Smoked Pork Chops, Goulash, German Potato Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Sour Red Cabbage, Mixed Vegetables, dessert and beverage. The riotous tale of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes in this brand new musical comedy based on the Tony award nominated play. It s 1934 and Opera virtuoso Tito Merelli is about to revive Pagliacci for the ten-year anniversary of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. When Tito becomes unexpectedly incapacitated, a replacement must be found. Max, the Opera Director s sheepish assistant, is charged with the daunting task of finding a suitable replacement. Who is cavalier enough to replace him? With the help of a menacing soprano, a tenor-struck ingénue, a jealous wife, and the Cleveland Police department, mayhem, lunacy and shear panic ensue, but in the end, the show must always go on. Lunch at the Palace is Chicken & Dumplings and baked potato. Dessert is Rainbow Sorbet. *The menu is subject to change without notice. The Theater Bus mission is supported by Oakwood Village University Woods. We thank them for their belief in our organization.

4 Participant Policy In order to assure a safe and pleasant experience for all participants, those attending our trips must be mobile and able to perform, without assistance, activities of daily living which include boarding and exiting the bus as well as navigating the venues, restaurants, bathrooms, boat docks etc. We cannot accommodate wheelchairs. Some trips may not be advisable for those with mobility issues requiring a walker. All coach buses have storage space and one seat for each passenger. If you take up more than one seat, you must pay for a second seat. We retain the right to refuse service to anyone exhibiting what we consider to be unacceptable behavior. Cancellation Policy Your request for a refund must be received prior to the deadline date for the trip. Refunds will be issued for refundable expenses only, less a $15 administrative fee. After the deadline date, you may find a replacement to fill your spot. Please let us know who that person will be. If you are unable to find a replacement and there is a wait list for the event, Theater Bus may be able to assign a substitute and issue you a refund less the administrative fee. Instructions for Completing the Reservation Forms Note: Some events fill well before the deadline. If more than two weeks have gone by after the bulletin mailing, please call the office before registering to ensure that there is still space available. Register early to ensure that you have a space. Registrations will not be taken over the telephone or spaces held unless payment has been received. Select the form for the event you wish to attend. Please complete providing the following information: Name and address Please use a return address label if you have one to ensure that we capture your information accurately. Otherwise, print your name and address clearly. Telephone number Your phone number is necessary in case we have questions. Our volunteers will call you prior to the event to confirm your attendance, pickup location and time. Please specify Home (H) or Cell (C). Number attending If you are registering just yourself, enter If you are registering more than one person, write the number attending and then write the name, address, phone number, pickup location, and meal choice, if required, of any others attending on the reverse side of the form. Additional contribution As a nonprofit organization, we provide scholarships for participants in need. We depend upon donations to keep costs down and to include everyone. Thank you so much! Indicate your preferred pickup location. Please be at the pickup location 15 minutes prior to the designated time. If you wish to sit with a friend or group of friends, indicate the name(s) on line 4. If you have special dietary needs, please call the office in advance to make accommodations. If meal selections need to be made prior to the event, please indicate your meal preference on the form. 2. Theater Bus accepts checks, but not credit cards, as payment. Separate checks should be written for each event, although you may include registration fees for more than one person attending a single event on a single check. Checks should be made payable to Theater Bus. 3. Mail your registration form(s) and payment to: Theater Bus, Inc., 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. #214, Madison, WI (Please note that we do not notify you of our receiving your reservation, but you can call to verify. Your cancelled check is your confirmation.) Note: All tips are included in the cost of the trip, to include a tip for the bus driver and wait staff.

Forever Plaid & Lunch 1 Date: Wed., Jan 16, 2019 Cost: $80 Deadline: Dec 14 Check # Additional contribution: $ A Murder is Announced & Lunch 2 Date: Sun., Jan. 27, 2019 Cost: $76 Deadline: Jan.

5 Forever Plaid & Lunch 1 Date: Wed., Jan 16, 2019 Cost: $80 Deadline: Dec 14 Check # Additional contribution: $ A Murder is Announced & Lunch 2 Date: Sun., Jan. 27, 2019 Cost: $76 Deadline: Jan. 4 Check # Additional contribution: $ West Oakwood Village (6205 Mineral Point Rd.) West Covenant Pres. Church (Mineral Point & Segoe) East East Towne Shopko 5. See back of form for additional information Fasching Dinner Celebration Show 3 Date: Sun., Feb. 10, 2019 Cost: $70 Deadline: Jan. 18 Check # Additional contribution: $ West Theater Bus Office (437 S. Yellowstone Dr.) West Oakwood Village West East (East Towne Shopko) 5. See back of form for additional information 6. Meal Choice: Grilled Chicken Crab Stuffed Sole BBQ Ribs 1/4 rack Lend Me a Tenor & Lunch 4 Date: Wed., Feb 27, 2019 Cost: $81 Deadline: Dec. 14 Check # Additional contribution: $ West Theater Bus Office (437 S. Yellowstone Dr.) West Oakwood Village (6205 Mineral Point Rd.) East East Towne Shopko 5. See back of form for additional information West Oakwood Village (6205 Mineral Point Rd.) West Covenant Pres. Church (Mineral Point & Segoe) East East Towne Shopko 5. See back of form for additional information A Theater Bus Gift Card is the perfect gift! It is fun to give and fun to receive! Our Gift Cards are available in any amount and may be used toward the registration fee for any Theater Bus events. Order one today. Complete this form with the gift recipient s name(s) EXACTLY as you want it to appear on the actual gift card. We will leave the gift from space for you to complete. Recipient name: Gift Card Amount: $ Make your check payable to Theater Bus. We will mail the gift card to your address: Telephone: Theater Bus Inc. phone: S. Yellowstone Dr. Suite 214 Madison, WI 5371 (corner of Yellowstone Dr. & Enterprise Ln.) Please call if you need directions to our office.

6 THEATER BUS For the Over 55s Established 1976 Address 437 S, Yellowstone Dr. Suite 214 Phone Website Executive Director Co-Presidents Dorothy Halverson Bob Lenz Treasurer Paul Fishkin Secretary Barb McNallie Board Members Kay Allen Mary Jane Bennett Asta Blanchar Howie Blanchar Isabel Hubbard Emeritus Board Members Jane Henning Karen Jones Jane Kessenich Shirley Ross Dick Teskoski November 2018 Dear Friends, Every year at this time we ask you, our participants and friends, to make a contribution to support Theater Bus, Inc. We hope you will be generous. In 2018, Theater Bus hosted a wide variety of programs 32 in all that reduced isolation and provided our participants with cultural and social opportunities that they might not otherwise experience. We are able to offer these trips at a minimum charge thanks to the generosity of time and effort by volunteers and through gifts from people like you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps to provide amazing benefits to area seniors and supports the performing arts in many communities. In our 40+ years, we have attended events in over 100 different theaters in the tri-state area. Our summer mystery trip to Byron Community Theater in Byron, Illinois marked the 127 th theater we have visited. Your gift this holiday season will be a testament to the value you see and experience in attending and supporting the best theater events our area has to offer. On behalf of the Theater Bus Board of Directors, thank you. Sincerely, Executive Director Theater Bus, Inc. is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization. Your gift is tax-deductible. I love Theater Bus! I am enclosing my 2018 gift of $. I am enclosing $ in memory of. I am enclosing $ in honor of. Please return this form with your gift to: Theater Bus, Inc. 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. #214 Name: Street: City/Sate: Zip code:

7 THEATER BUS 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. Suite 214 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, WI PERMIT NO Our trips fill quickly. Mail your reservation today! If you no longer wish to receive this mailing, please let us know: Call Thank you! Reasons to Go with Theater Bus Premier Seats: We obtain main floor seats whenever possible. Round Trip Transportation: We pick up from convenient Madison locations and return you to your car. Escorts: Escorts will be at each event to provide direction. Reminder Call: We will call you with your pickup times and locations several days before each event. Tickets: Escorts distribute tickets at all events. Smoke-Free Events: Smoking is prohibited. Fun: Great venues, great food and great people! Pickup Locations Theater Bus provides the following convenient Madison pickup locations. Please arrive 15 minutes early. West Oakwood Village University Woods at 6205 Mineral Point Road (enter at Island Drive, stay left, turn right at first stop sign, entrance on right), Covenant Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Mineral Point & Segoe Roads (weekday events), Theater Bus Office, 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. (weekend events.) East East Towne Shopko, 2201 Zeier Road. Park in the Shopko lot furthest from the Shopko store, near East Towne Blvd., across from Firestone. Note: Before each trip, our message at gives the pickup times and locations for each trip. Messages are checked the morning of our departure. Please let us know if your plans change. Contact Info Executive Director Theater Bus 437 S. Yellowstone Dr. #214 (608) Website: Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m. After hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned.

For the Over 55s. January-February 2018

For the Over 55s. January-February 2018 THEATER BUS For the Over 55s 1976-2018 January-February 2018 Theater Bus, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life for all adults over 55 residing in the greater Madison