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.
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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.
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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 • [email protected]