January 2016
Dear Members,
Another year has gone by
and we have another great
year coming up. Community Circle’s success is a
joint effort due to first and
foremost, all of you, along
with a bank that is behind us every step of the way,
and support from Community Circle Representatives in all the Branches.
We would like to say thank you and wish you all a
healthy and happy 2016!!
Lorraine Brislin AVP, our Community Circle Representative at the Barre office retired at the end of
December. Lorraine has been part of the Community National Bank’s family for 14 ½ years. We will
all miss her very much. We are wishing her many
years of good times making new memories. Jackie
Carey is now the Office Supervisor and Community
Circle Representative at the Barre office and Lorilee
Drown is the Office Supervisor and Community
Circle Representative at the Montpelier office. Stop
by to say hello to the ladies if you have a chance.
JANUARY 18th, 2016
The Bank will be closed
January 18th in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
MARCH 24th, 2016
iPad Seminar
Do you own an iPad and are having trouble getting started? Janet Gratton, CNB’s
Electronic Banking Officer and Community Circle are offering a one hour iPad
seminar covering some of the basics of
your iPad. We will cover how to:
• Navigate the Screens
• Connect to Wi-Fi
• Use Built-In Applications (add contacts to your contact
list and add dates to remember on your calendar)
• Use your email to send a message or a photo to your
family and friends
• Download Apps from the App Store
• Work with Photos, Video and Music
Bring your iPad – we will have Wi-Fi available! This will
be followed by a Q & A to answer any questions you may
have in using your iPad.
Please give us a call to reserve your spot by calling us at
802-334-7915. We will meet at the main office at the
Derby branch for a presentation in our Board Room
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
“Li’l Deb
and Big Wind”
at the Eastside
Restaurant & Pub
1:15p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Rockabilly, Country,
Blues, and Swing!
APRIL 2nd - 12th, 2016
“American Queen” Authentic
Paddlewheel Steamboat from
Memphis to New Orleans
DATE
DAY
April 2nd 1
April 3rd 2
April 4th 3
April 5th 4
April 6th 5
April 7th 6
April 8th 7
April 9th 8
April 10th 9
April 11th 10
April 12th 11
PORT
Transfer to Manchester, NH; overnight
in hotel
Breakfast; fly to Memphis, TN; overnight
in deluxe hotel
Breakfast; Graceland and Memphis tour; transfer to the American Queen;
sail in evening
Steamboatin’
Vicksburg, MS
Natchez, MS
St. Francisville, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Plantation Road, LA
Arrive New Orleans, City and French Quarter tour including stop at Café du Monde for Café au Lait and Beignets, World War II Museum, ‘Court of Two Sisters’ dinner; overnight hotel
Breakfast; transfer to airport and fly home
Credit cards accepted for the “American Queen” tour/
cruise are American Express, Visa, Master Card and
Discover Card.
APRIL 23rd, 2016
“Li’l Deb and Big Wind” at the
Eastside Restaurant & Pub
Please join us for lunch and an entertaining afternoon
with popular, local talent! And bring your dancing shoes!
When you arrive at the Eastside, you will start your lunch
with a soup or a salad and select an entrée of your choice:
• Cranberry Melt
• Cashew Chicken Salad
• Non-alcoholic beverage and
• Chicken & Biscuits
dessert are also included.
• Broiled Haddock
• Sirloin Tips
After lunch, spend an afternoon with this Extraordinary Vocal
and Acoustic Group “Li’l Deb and Big Wind”:
• Debbie Murphy – Guitar, Bass, Harmonica and Vocals
• Bobby George – Dobro and Vocals
• Noble Francoeur – Guitar, Bass and Vocals
Rockabilly, Country, Blues and Swing. The price for this fun-filled
afternoon is $25.00 per person. Please give us a call at 802-3347915 to reserve, or call your local Community Circle Representative. Guests are welcomed. Payment is due April 8th.
MAY 6th, 2016
Indian Head Resort
in Lincoln, NH
SPECIAL GROUP RATE /
PER PERSON (BASED ON
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)
CATEGORY
CABIN /LOCATION
Back by popular demand, Jose
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Inside Stateroom / Deck 3............................................ $4,799
Riverview Deluxe Stateroom
with Bay Window / Deck 2........................................... $5,299
Riverview Deluxe Stateroom
with Verandah / Deck 3.................................................. $5,899
Riverview Deluxe Stateroom
with Verandah / Deck 4.................................................. $6,249
Riverview Deluxe Stateroom
with Verandah / Deck 4.................................................. $6,399
If you decide to join us on this cruise, final payment is due
now. Please give us a call at 334-7915 if you would like
a more detailed itinerary sent to you.
Duddy, famous country singer
and entertainer will be performing. Enjoy a deluxe luncheon buffet and two drink tickets per person redeemable anytime during
the stay, a floor show and individual photos. The price for this trip
is $79.00 per person. Payment is
due April 15th. We will leave the
Community National Bank upper parking lot in Derby at 9:30
a.m. and expect to arrive back in Derby by 5:30 p.m.
JULY 9th - 17th, 2016
Join us for a remarkable journey through the stunning
landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes of the
Canadian Rockies. Your adventure opens in Vancouver.
Just a few of the highlights will be:
• Overnight train journey on board VIA Rail’s The
Canadian
• Jasper – Maligne Canyon
• Albreda Icefields and Mt. Robson – the highest peak
in the Canadian Rockies
• Stop at the Columbia Icefield and choose a fun ride
across this mass of glacial ice which is over 1,000 feet
thick – the largest accumulation of ice south of the
Arctic Circle; or, take a walk on the Glacier Skywalk
to experience the breathtaking views of the Sunwapta
Valley and witness the dramatic landscape from the
glass-floored platform.
• The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont
Banff Springs
• Calgary Stampede
The price for this trip is $6,099.00 per person double occupancy, $6,049.00 per person triple occupancy, and
$
7,199.00 single. A deposit of $600.00 (which includes
cancellation waiver and insurance) per person is due
upon reservation. Final payment is due by May 2nd,
2016. We have already had quite a bit of interest for this tour. Please note: deposits are fully
refundable up until January 9th, 2016. Give us a
call if you would like a detailed itinerary sent to
you.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CALGARY STAMPEDE
The Gorgeous Canadian Rockies
and the Calgary Stampede
Trip and Event
Cancellation Policy
Join us at the Movies!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2016
If a cancellation is necessary, every effort will be made to
provide either a partial or full refund. However, we cannot
guarantee a full refund. There may be times when refunds
will not be possible due to ticket purchases, meal number
guarantees, etc., but you can count on
us to always do our best for you!
STAR THEATRE
Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury
We serve complimentary coffee and pastries from 8:30
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Then at 9:30 a.m., you can see the movie
of your choice at the Star Theater – on us! Adult guests
are welcome.
Motor Coach Departure
Please arrive at least 15 minutes
before the scheduled departure tour.
WALKABILITY CHART:
Health Policy
Our travel activities are rated by “walkability”
according to the sneaker chart below – from very easy (one
sneaker) to strenuous physical activity (four sneakers).
The following is a section from our
Travel Policy:
“Community Circle requires that
traveling members or non-member
guests requiring personal assistance
due to health, mental condition, or
physical infirmity be accompanied
by a companion who is capable of
and totally responsible for providing
that assistance for the duration of the trip. Neither CNB,
the Community Circle Director, nor any bank employee,
affiliate, or vendor may assist with medications or
physically lift persons onto transportation vehicles.”
If you no longer have a copy of our Travel Policy and would
like us to send you one, please let us know. You may also view
our policy online at www.communitynationalbank.com.
Very Easy – with little incline.
Moderate – ability to walk at
a moderate pace.
Slightly Strenuous – ability
to walk quickly for up to 30
minutes.
Strenuous Activity – ability
to move quickly over uneven
terrain for longer periods
of time.
YOUR COMMUNITY CIRCLE REPRESENTATIVES
The following representatives are available to help with any questions you might have about Community
Circle’s membership and benefits. Please don’t hesitate to give them a call or stop by to visit.
Jackie Carey
Barre, 476-6565
Sarah Stevens
Barton, 525-3524
Sheila Gleason
Derby Line, 873-3101
Heather Elwood
Enosburg Falls, 933-8500
Debby Monfette
Island Pond, 723-4356
Lori Leonard
Lyndonville
626-1200
Lorilee Drown
Montpelier, 223-0598
Billie Jo Wescom
Morrisville, 888-4633
Robin Coulter
Newport, 334-7915
Sarah Bedor
St. Johnsbury
748-3605
Julie Willis
Troy, 744-2287
Linda Cloutier, CBCD
Community Circle Director
4811 U.S. Route 5,
Newport, VT 05855
334-7915 (office)
334-6839 (home)
Julie Mossa
Community Circle Assistant
334-7915 (office)
766-2233 (home)
Providing members with a unique blend of social, travel and financial benefits.
PEER GROUP MEMBER
Linda Cloutier, CBCD Julie Mossa
Community Circle Director Community Circle Assistant