Good Neighbor Club Newsletter

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1 Good Neighbor Club Newsletter April May June 2017 Betty Marthaler, Good Neighbor Club Director Dear Good Neighbor Club Members, It is amazing now fast these three months have flown by many of our Good Neighbor Members enjoyed a 2 week holiday in Palm Springs where we were able to tour Warner Brothers in Burbank we had a chocolate tour in LA with an amazing guide to tell us about the area no trip is complete without the Reagan Library which was enjoyed by everyone. While I am talking about Palm Springs, we have dates held for January 22nd through February 3rd of It is not too early to start thinking and planning your 2018 winter getaway look for details in our June Newsletter. If you are at the point in life where you wish not to go overseas, Palm Springs would be an excellent spot to spend a couple weeks. In this newsletter, you will also find information about our Panama Canal Cruise including Costa Rica and the New Locks. Mystic Lake Casino Shakopee April 13th, May 25th, June 29th Join your friends as we travel to Mystic Lake for a fun day! Our package includes $15 Casino Cash, plus $4.00 Meal Voucher. In addition, coupons sent to you by the casino can also be combined with your $15 coupon or with your bus coupons. Price: Members $27 Departure: 8:00 a.m. New London, 8:15 a.m. Spicer, 8:30 a.m. Willmar The Savannah Sipping Society at The Old Log Theatre Wednesday, April 12th Production time: 1:30 PM Brand New Comedy authors of Dixie Club and Television s Golden Girls In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique single Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate and an impromptu happy hour and decide it s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they ve lost through the years. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middleaged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment and most importantly, realize it s never too late to make new old friends. Our lunch will be at Maynard s on Lake Minnetonka and is Dutch Treat. Good Neighbor Club Members: $50 Prospective Members: $55 Includes ticket and motor coach transportation Departure Times: New London 8:30 Spicer 8:45 Willmar 9:00 Payment is now due. Spicer Cinema 4 / Spicer, MN Wednesday April 19th Monday May 15th (note this date change) Doors open at 12:00 p.m. ~ Movie Time: 12:30 p.m. We invite our GNC Members to enjoy a current running movie while you also enjoy pop and popcorn. Please note, this event is for GNC Members only. If you have friends or family that wish to join you, please have them see me or a Personal Banker in either of our 3 locations, and we would be happy to discuss with them the various ways to join our Club. Our door prize is up to $85.

2 Minnesota State Capitol Tuesday, May 2nd I have been asked if we might be able to do a tour of the Capitol now that is has been re-opened after the big renovation has been completed. I have also been able to set up a meeting with Senator Lang and Rep. Baker to meet with our group. We will meet with them at 10:00 am in the Senate Office building followed by a guided tour of the Capitol. After our tour, we will depart for lunch at Fabulous Ferns before we depart back to Willmar. Price: Good Neighbor Club Members: $25 Prospective Members: $30. Payments due with reservation. Departure times: New London 7:00 Spicer 7:15 Willmar 7:30. Gerten s Inver Grove Heights Monday, May 8th We will once again make our annual plant shopping day to Gerten s stop for lunch and a little time for shopping at the Eden Prairie Center. The Chico s store in Eden Prairie Center will have little desserts for our group along with everyone that makes a purchase will have their name put in a drawing for a prize from Chico s. They will have extra staff on that day as they know they might be busy. We will have a coupon for $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase as a thank you for shopping at Gerten s. Departure times: New London 7:30 Spicer 7:45 Willmar 8:00 Price: Good Neighbor Club Members $30 Prospective Members: $35 Wicked at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday, May 9th Production time: 7:30 PM WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz...but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one good and other one wicked. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED the untold true story of the Witches of Oz transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. Prior to the Play, we will stop across from the Orpheum where there are various spots for dinner. Good Neighbor Club Members: $90 Prospective Members: $95 Departure times: New London 2:30 Spicer 2:45 Willmar 3:00 Grease at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Wednesday, May 17th Lunch at 11:00 AM and Production at 1:00 PM After a decade, Grease, the #1 best-seller in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres history, joyfully returns to the Main Stage! Fancy a nostalgic evening full of greased-up hair, jukebox jingles and bobby-socks. The most popular, fun-filled musical in the history of Rock-n-Roll is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950s pop culture and unforgettable tunes: Summer Nights, Look at Me, I m Sandra Dee, We Go Together, Greased Lightnin, Beauty School Dropout, AND added songs made popular in the beloved film: Grease (Is the Word), Hopelessly Devoted to You and You re the One That I Want. Join Sandy, Danny, those groovy T- Birds, sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High for an affectionate satire of high school life in the 50s. It s a high-octane Rock-n-Roll party that entertains from start to finish. Good Neighbor Club Members: $80 Prospective Members: $85 Payment Due: April 15th Departure times: New London 8:15 Spicer 8:30 Willmar 8:45 Daniel O Donnell Ireland s Top Entertainer State Theatre Sunday, June 4th Production at 7:00 PM Join us on Sunday and enjoy hearing Daniel sing some of his favorite hits including: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Rivers of Babylon You Raise Me Up The Wedding Song One Day at a Time Tickets are still available! Call to reserve your ticket I know you will not be disappointed with the music Daniel will entertain you with! Good Neighbor Club Members: $95 Prospective Members: $105 Payment Due: April 27th Departure times: New London 2:00 Spicer 2:15 Willmar 2:30 Prior to the concert, we will stop at the entrance to the Theatre where there are various places to eat.

3 Mystery Trip Tuesday, June 13th Many of you have asked for another Mystery Trip - well guess what?!?! I am not sure what direction we will go? What we will do? But I do have a date set, and I do hope you will be able to join us and when you get home that evening, you will have had fun and maybe, just maybe, you will have been some place you have not been before! Departure times are unavailable, and you will be notified before our departure date on our exact departure times. Good Neighbor Club Members: $80 Prospective Members: $85 Payment due May 19th An American in Paris Ordway Theatre Thursday, June 15th Production at 2:00 PM An American in Paris, the most awarded new musical of 2015 and winner of four Tony Awards will be coming to the Ordway in St. Paul. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film, An American in Paris is the romantic story about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Directed and choreographed by 2015 Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon, the show features the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin and a book by Craig Lucas. An American in Paris includes the songs I Got Rhythm, But Not For Me, I ll Build a Stairway to Paradise and additional orchestral music. Good Neighbor Club Members: $75 Prospective Members: $80 Payment Due: April 16th Lunch will be at Fabulous Ferns. Departure times: New London 8:30 Spicer 8:45 Willmar 9:00 See our Minnesota Twins play the Chicago White Socks Thursday, June 22nd 12:10 Game I was asked if we could get more expensive seats so I am holding seats in two price categories. When you call to reserve your seat, please indicate what price range you are interested in. Sky Deck Seats: $55 Diamond Box Main Level: $75 Prospective Members add an additional $5.00 All payments due June 1st Both categories include motor coach transportation and ticket. Departure times: New London 8:30 Spicer 8:45 Willmar 9:00 There will be time for lunch prior to game, and we will return for Willmar following the game with no stops. Let s Go Fishing or Boating Wednesday, July 12th Lunch at 11:30 Boat Cruise from 1:00-3:00 We will once again be able to secure the Let s Go Fishing Pontoons on beautiful Green Lake. We will meet at Salsbury Beach for an included picnic lunch and will begin boarding the pontoons at 12:45 for our 2 hour pontoon ride or 2 hour fishing excursion. I have scheduled both pontoons so when you make your reservation, please indicate which you would like to do: fishing or boating. Motown the Musical Orpheum Theatre Thursday, July 13th Production at 7:30 PM Signed, Sealed, Delivered...Motown The Musical is back at the Orpheum Get Ready for the true American dream story of Berry Gordy s journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Now, experience the record-breaking smash hit live on stage! Good Neighbor Club Members: $70 Prospective Members: $75 Payment due: May 19th We will have dinner at one of the various locations near the Orpheum Theatre. Dinner will be Dutch Treat. Departure times: New London 2:30 Spicer 2:45 Willmar 3:00 Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings Excel Energy Center Wednesday, July 19th at Noon Once again, we will motor to see our Minnesota Lynx! Our departure time will be in the July Newsletter. Good Neighbor Club Members: $50 Prospective Members: $55 Payment due: June 30th Departure times will be in the July Newsletter.

4 Ghost The Musical Old Log Theatre Wednesday, September 13th Adapted from the hit film by its Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Bruce Joel Rubin, GHOST THE MUSICAL follows Sam and Molly; a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him in the hope of saving and protecting Molly. Price: Good Neighbor Club Members $50 Prospective Members $55 Price includes Theatre ticket and Motor Coach Transportation. Lunch will be dutch treat. Further details will be in July Newsletter. Duluth October 3rd-October 5th Our plans for a Fall Trip to Duluth are underway. We will depart Tuesday, October 3rd and return on the evening of October 5th. Our lodging will be at the Black Bear Casino. Many of you know Stan and Sally from Duluth, and they will be adding some of their expertise as to some of the things we will do while there. Full plans, price, etc will be in the July Newsletter but it is NOT too early to put it on your calendar so that you will be able to join us. As they did last time, they will find some hidden treasures that we will see and also some great places to eat. Heart of Alaska Cruise Tour The Good Neighbor Club has a great trip planned to Alaska during the dates of August 28th September 9th. We will spend 2 nights in Fairbanks: 1 night in Denali National Park, 1 night at McKinley Wilderness, and 1 night in Anchorage. We will enjoy transportation by motor coach rail and have the opportunity to enjoy the River Boat Discovery as we cruise down the Tanana River. After this we will board our ship and experience cruising at its best as we enjoy Hubbard Bay, Glacier Bay, and various ports of call. Our space is limited so please call if you are interested, and I will send you a detailed itinerary of our trip and pricing details. Upcoming activities to look forward to: August 17th: 10:00 AM Travel Show for Rhine and Mosel River Cruise departing September 19th, 2018 August 24th: Minnesota State Fair August 28th: Group departs for Alaska Movies resume in September November 5th: Group departs to Peru (limited space available) December 6th Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Palm Springs departing January 22nd February 2018 travel with us to see the new Panama Canal Spring of 2018 travel with us to Japan Lake Region Bank st St South Willmar, MN Betty s direct number: (320) Betty s bmarthaler@lakeregion.com

5 Casinos of Winnipeg Monday, July 24 th Thursday, July 27 th From a small settlement at the meeting of two rivers to a bustling city vibrant with spirited energy join us as we visit and tour Winnipeg to see what makes this city so unique and rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Along with our city tour, we will visit Fort Gibraltar which is a living history museum where we will learn about the fur trade era. Our stay will be at the Club Regent Hotel and Casino. While in Winnipeg, we will also visit the McPhillips Casino to try our luck there as well. Price: GNC Members $399 per person (double occupancy) Prospective Members $449 per person (double occupancy) All travelers will receive $75 per person rebate from the casinos, $15 in meal coupons (3 $5 coupons), and $9 included breakfast on day of departure. After subtracting the extras listed above, the actual cost per person is only $300! A valid passport or passport card is required. $50 deposit due with reservation. Please have checks made out to the Good Neighbor Club. Full balance will be due on June 21 st. Panama Canal Cruise February 15 th February 26 th The Good Neighbor Club is sponsoring a Panama Canal Cruise! We will arrive in Fort Lauderdale and overnight t a waterfront hotel. The next morning, we will a enjoy city tour of Miami and Fort Lauderdale before we board The Caribbean Princess. From this majestic ship you will see the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal and experience the new locks, pristine islands, and unforgettable ports. Even if you have travelled through the Panama Canal in the past, this is one trip you should look into as our ports are entirely different. Our port stops will be: Prince Cays, Bahamas Cartegena, Columbia Panama Canal (scenic cruising) Limon, Costa Rica Grand Caymen Islands Our prices start at $2,999 per person and include all port taxes, airfare, and transfers. For additional information, please contact me at or me at bmarthaler@lakeregion.com.