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Call us for more details about these very popular activities.
Barn II Dinner Theatre-“Come Blow Your Horn”
Sunday, February 5................................................ $60.00
Bored at home living with his parents, Buddy Baker arrives at
the luxurious apartment of his older brother, a fast-paced, girl-chasing
bachelor who never lets his work at their fathers fruit farm interfere
with his personal life! Buddy is in for some real surprises, and so are we!
Discover Cuba Trip Information Meeting
Thursday, February 9................................................... Free
Yes, we are going to visit Cuba in October! Our travel partner
for this trip, Chamber Explorations, has been issued a license by the
United States Government, to visit this island of beauty and intrigue.
Space is limited, so call for a day-by-day itinerary and plan to attend
this important meeting to review all of the trip details.
San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale Cruise
Information Meeting
Friday, February 10...................................................... Free
Plan to join us to learn about this
fantastic cruise on the Celebrity Century.
Our ship will take us from San Diego to Fort
Lauderdale sailing through the Panama Canal.
We will also visit several wonderful ports of
call. Call for a day-by-day itinerary and plan
to attend this important meeting.
Canadian Rockies and Glacier
National Park
Trip Information Meeting
Wednesday, February 15............................................. Free
We still have space available for this wonderful July trip, which is
briefly described in the Major Tours section of this newsletter. Call
for meeting details and a copy of the trip itinerary.
The Chicago Auto Show-McCormick Place
Thursday, February 16.......................................... $74.00
If you are considering purchasing a new car or just curious about
the new models, you’ll want to join us as we visit the Chicago Auto
Show, one of the largest auto shows in the world.
The Celtic Tenors
Sunday, March 11.................................................. $71.00
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most
successful singers to emerge from Ireland. Mixing classical, folk,
Irish, and pop, the Tenor’s provide a wonderful uplifting show from
start to finish. The performance will be held at the Bloomington Center
for Performing Arts.
Barn II Dinner Theatre-“The Foreigner”
Sunday, March 18.................................................. $60.00
Froggy LeSeuer, a British demolitions expert, arrives at a fishing
lodge with his friend Charlie. Unknown to Charlie, Froggy is involved
in some evil plans that fuel nonstop hilarity including a wild climax!
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Kimmswick, Blue Owl Restaurant,
Anheuser Mansion, and Ice Age Titans
Tuesday, March 27.............................................. $104.00
Linda Koenig will lead us on this unique trip south of St. Louis to
visit the historic village of Kimmswick where we will enjoy a bountiful
lunch at the famous Blue Owl Restaurant. We’ll have a little time to
visit the shops as well. We will also visit the newly restored Anheuser
Mansion overlooking the Mississippi River near Kimmswick. Another
highlight will be our visit to the Missouri History Museum and the
Mastodon State Historic Site to learn about these huge beasts that
roamed the area thousands of years ago.
“Say Goodnight Gracie”
Saturday, April 14.............$68.00
This show, starring Alan Safier as George
Burns, is the Tony nominated Broadway play
that invites you to spend an hilarious and heartwarming evening in the uplifting company of
one of the worlds’ favorite comedians. The
show is a stunning tribute to him and his dear
wife Gracie Allen. This is another great show at
the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts.
“An Evening with Pat Boone”
Friday, April 27..................$78.00
Back to Bloomington again, this time to
enjoy an incredible evening with Pat Boone as
he sings many of his hit songs. They will include
“Love Letters in the Sand”, “April Love”, “Two
Hearts, Two Kisses”, and many more. He will
also tell intimate and entertaining stories about
his life and career.
Pella Tulip Festival
May 3-5 (3 days)..................................................$479.00
The Pella (Iowa) Tulip Festival, held in May each year, not only
provides outstanding entertainment, but also plenty of old-world
charm. This trip, hosted by Linda Koenig, is a fully escorted leisurely
paced trip, which allows for free time to visit the many festival sites in
downtown Pella. Call for a complete day-by-day itinerary.
Barn II Dinner Theatre-“See How They Run”
Sunday, May 6......................................................... $60.00
Penelope Toop, a former American actress is a new addition
to this sleepy English village, and new wife of the vicar. She shakes
things up right away by wearing pants in public! Then she’s visited by
a former acting partner Clive, who dresses up like the vicar. Enter five
more men dressed like the vicar, plus a Russian convict, as well as a
host of other characters!
“Memphis”-Fox Theatre-St. Louis
Saturday, May 12.................................................$112.00
Inspired by actual events, “Memphis” is a hot new Broadway
musical that includes explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a
thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. “Memphis” is a winner of
four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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Scott Air Force Base and Eckert’s Country Store
Thursday, May 24................................................... $89.00
Linda Koenig will once again lead us as we visit Scott Air Force
Base, located near Belleville. The base occupies nearly 4,000 acres and
is home to almost 10,000 military and civilian personnel. We will tour
the base, and enjoy lunch at the Scott Officer’s Club. After lunch we
will visit Eckert’s Country Store and Farms, and be treated to a lively
cooking and container gardening demonstration. There will be time
for purchasing baked goods, jams, and other treats. And of course,
ice cream at Eckert’s ice cream stand!
Major Tours 2012 & 2013
Call for complete trip itineraries
Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries
Feb 28-March 10, 2012 (12 days).............. $5,089.00
For many, this is one of those “bucket list” tours, particularly
visiting the ancient site of Machu Picchu! We will enjoy fantastic
landscapes and many additional archaeological wonders as well.
Included items: all transportation and flights; travel insurance; 19
meals; hotel accommodations; and much more.
Hawaiian Adventure
April 12-21, 2012 (10 days)......................... $4,149.00
April is the perfect time to visit Hawaii, and the very best way
to truly enjoy the flavor of the islands is to stay at magnificent resort
hotels. Included items: All transportation and flights, including the
inter-island flights; travel insurance; hotel accommodations; 13 meals;
and much more.
Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park
July 13-20, 2012 (8 days).............................. $3,499.00
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This trip combines the best of the
Canadian Rockies and Montana’s Glacier
National Park. Also included is the Calgary
Stampede, celebrating the 100th anniversary
of that event. Other places we will visit
include: Waterton Lakes National Park;
“Going to the Sun Road”; Columbia Icefields;
Banff; and more. Other included items: all
transportation and flights; travel insurance;
hotel accommodations; 9 meals; and more.
Call for a complete itinerary and plan to attend the Trip Information
Meeting on Wednesday, February 15.
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British Isles Cruise
Featuring England, Ireland, Northern Ireland,
Wales, Scotland, Channel Islands & France
August 11-25, 2012 (15 days)..................... $4,649.00
This is an incredible opportunity to visit unique ports-of-call,
as well as many favorite places, from a first class cruise ship, the
Caribbean Princess. Among the wonderful options available at the
various ports: Scotland’s Military Tattoo; Normandy Beaches; Paris;
Giant’s Causeway; and Loch Ness. We’ll visit several great cities to
include Belfast, Dublin, and Edinburgh. Other included items: all
transportation and flights; travel insurance; cruise accommodations;
38 meals; and more.
America’s Southwest
Featuring the Balloon Fiesta & Trains and Canyons
of New Mexico and Arizona
October 12-19, 2012 (8 days)...................... $2,799.00
The Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque is one of the most popular
events in the United States. Also included in this tour are 3 great train
excursions and opportunities to view several scenic canyons. Trip
price includes: all transportation, flights, travel insurance, 11 meals,
hotel accommodations, and more.
Discover Cuba
October 25-Nov 2, 2012 (9 days)................ $4,269.00
Columbus, Hemingway, Havana,
Trinidad, Bay of Pigs, Sugar, and Cigars are
just a few things which come to mind when we
think of Cuba. Now we have the opportunity
to visit this intriguing country, having
received approval from the United States
Government. Call for a complete itinerary
and plan to attend the Trip Information
Meeting on Thursday, February 9.
Cruise-San Diego to Ft. Lauderdale
featuring the Panama Canal
January 2-18, 2013(17 days)....................... $3,636.00
It’s not too early to make plans to join us for this outstanding
winter escape! We will sail through the Panama Canal on the Celebrity
Century and visit several ports of call including: San Diego; Cabo San
Lucas; Puerto Vallarta; Ft. Lauderdale; plus ports in Guatemala, Costa
Rica, Panama, and Columbia. Call for a day-by-day itinerary and plan
to attend the Cruise Information Meeting on Friday, February 10.
World Connect Program
In addition to the many tours offered by Classic 50, we also partner with Collette Vacations to provide independent travel opportunities
for BOS customers, and their guests. This program, World Connect, offers many domestic and international destinations, at a reduced
rate. We offer suggestions, help make the arrangements, and provide additional support. Call Roger for details.
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eservation and Transportation 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 upon double occupancy.
Roger Bucher
Vice President - Classic 50 Coordinator
Roger’s Direct Line: (217) 241-6120 Toll Free: (877) 698-3278
Reservation Line: (217) 241-6190
E-mail: [email protected]