Courier JULY/AUGUST 2019 ’S RIVER WALK LAKE MICHIGAN SUMMER: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 FERRY, DUNES & BLUEBERRIES Let’s explore the city’s Second Lakefront, July 30 - Aug 1, 2019 3 Days the Chicago Riverwalk! Set sail with us as we cross Lake Michigan on the S.S. Come learn what makes Chicago one of the most unique Badger from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Ludington, Michi- cities in the world and the vital role the River played in gan next summer. Highlights of this American Classic Tour the emergence of Chicago as the great Metropolis of the include: Mac Woods Dune Buggy Ride over huge lakeshore Midwest. View the iconic buildings located along the dunes, view Little Sable Point Lighthouse, DeGrandchamps Blueberry Farm, TreeMendous Fruit Farm, amazing Gil- river while hearing riveting tales of the stories behind more Car Museum, Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA Dinner the buildings. Our knowledgeable and engaging tour Theater and more! $998.00 double occupancy; $1,198.00 guides thoughtfully reveal the stories about these struc- single occupancy. tures and the fascinating characters that once occupied them. As we like to say, every building in Chicago has CASTLE CLUB & its own story! Some of the buildings discussed include: COLLETTE VACATIONS TRIP PREVIEWS Wrigley, Tribune, , , London Guarantee Join us for Bagels & Coffee and learn about these two & Accident, Mather Tower, Trump Tower, Jewelers, amazing trips with Collette! Carbide & Carbon, , John Hancock, and “Spotlight on San Antonio” (One Hotel Stay) the Intercontinental Hotel. We will enjoy a delicious & lunch (outside– weather permitting) as we gather around “Portugal” tables with umbrella’s that over look the riverfront! Wednesday, August 7, 2010 - 10:00am $80.00 Includes transportation, lunch, guide (s) and a First National Bank gratuity for the driver. Two Pick-ups-DeKalb and Sug- 511 W. State Street Sycamore, IL ar Grove Call Mary at 815-754-8091 to make your reservation or request a brochure!

SUMMERTIME MINI-MYSTERY TOUR WEBER HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR July 22-25, 2019 4 Days Thursday, August 22, 2019 Get ready for the most creative, fun trip ever - the Sum- Today we will be having lunch at Starved Rock, then we mertime Mini-Mystery Tour - where you won't know will board a trolley to tour the Weber House & Gardens! where you will be going from one event to another. Not The Weber House was built in 1938 as a home for the We- only will you be visiting interesting places, but you'll be ber Family. The house was designed by the Gordon-Van doing so amidst a special theme complete with witty Tine Company. The house is a blend of defined styles as clues, giveaways, games, costumed tour directors, Tudor & Arts & Crafts. The interior consist of 3 floors and 13 rooms. We will hear stories of the Weber Family’s past, unique entertainment and festive activities. This tour is including tale of famous friends and Celebrities who visited of the first-class quality you've come to expect from and and stayed at the home. The gardens are an English Country trust in American Classic Tours, Inc. Excellent dining, Style made up of 10 “rooms”, each with it’s own theme and deluxe hotel accommodations, fascinating attractions, design. There are statues, fountains and other ornamental fine services of a professional American Classic Tour features to view as we stroll through the exhibits! Order of Director, and all the added themed mystery extras make tour may change- $70.00 Includes – lunch, trolley ride, this tour a great value. When you travel on an American guides, admissions, transportation, and a gratuity for the Classic Mini-Mystery Tour, you become a member of driver. the American Classic Mystery Club & you'll receive a special commemorative gift! $1,498.00 double occupan- Responsibility: Castle Club acts only as an agent for participants in arrang- cy per person; $1,749.00 single occupancy. ing accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. Castle Club reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the ***Castle Club Refund Policy*** itinerary and is not responsible to any person for expenses, loss of time, money or other happening resulting from a change of specifics shown in this Each trip requires a commitment for a bus, tickets, or meals. or any promotional material made for participants. Castle Club is not re- If we have a waiting list for the trip even last minute cancel- sponsible for any delay, or the default of any company or person conveying lations can result in refunds. Last minute cancellations made the participant, losses or damages of personal property or for injuries, ex- after final counts have been communicated and no waiting penses or damages incurredMary or— claimed 815 by-754 any- Tour8091! Members. Your partici- pation in a Castle Club event constitutes a contract and acceptance of the list is available will require payment. foregoing terms and conditions.

Castle Club Advisor: Mary Busch—815-754-8091—[email protected]

BUDDY—THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY The Fireside ~2020 CRUISES~ Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Before the Beatles and the Rolling Stones ever played a DO YOU REMEMBER THE WINTER OF 2019?? note, popular music was forever changed by a bespecta- WHAT WOULD YOU RATHER BE DOING? cled kid from Lubbock, Texas – Buddy Holly! Now you can witness his story explode onto the Fireside stage in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza, which will have you up and dancing. The award winning show BUDDY tells the true story of Buddy Holly through his short yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs, “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “Everyday,” “Not Fade Away,” “Heartbeat,” “Rave On,”as well as The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace,” Shoveling SNOW? Or CRUISING WARM waters? Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” and many more!$93.00 includes transportation, lunch, performance and a gratui- ty for Driver. Join Castle Club as we Escape Winter Aboard the beautiful CRANBERRY AUTUMN HARVEST “Celebrity Equinox” IN WISCONSIN October 8-10, 2019 3 Days 1/31 – 2/8, 2020 (9-days) From the Thanksgiving feast to breads, sauces, cof- Eastern Caribbean Cruise/Tour fees and teas, cranberries are one versatile fruit. Ex- Experience the rhythms, flavors, and natural beauty of the perience the annual autumn harvest of one of Amer- islands on this Caribbean-tour. Soak up the warm sun as ica’s native berries – the cranberry. See cranberry you make your way through a tropical paradise. Explore marshes ablaze in shades of scarlet with colorful fall ‘Old San Juan’ as the sun sets behind the ruins of the foliage all around. Highlights of this trip include: Spanish fort El Morro, and enjoy the nightlife of the casi- guided tour of the cranberry marshes; Cranberry nos or shopping. St. Thomas’s myriad of shopping choic- Discovery Museum; International Crane Foundation es, beautiful beaches and optional tours to its smaller to see 15 different species of crane birds; guided neighbor St. John are remarkable. Punta Cana and Nassau tour of Amish countryside with its scenic hills, val- offer beaches, shopping, dining and much more. Also, leys and shopping stops; a Wisconsin cheesery; a enjoy Celebrity Cruises 5-star service, food, entertain- narrated fall foliage luncheon cruise along the ma- ment and classy ambiance. jestic bluffs of the Mississippi River near La These great features are included: Crosse; and so much more! Freshly harvested cran- 7-night cruise sailing round trip from Fort Lauderdale, berries available for purchase. Come join us on this Florida; Port charges, taxes, custom fees (subject to beautiful autumn getaway to Cranberry Country – change);1-night pre-cruise hotel in Fort Lauderdale with you’ll be “berry” glad you did! breakfast; Everglades tour with exciting Airboat Ride; Comprehensive Trip cancellation/medical insurance in- GOLDEN RULE COIN APPRAISER cluded and non-refundable at final payment; Regular and Wednesday, October 9, 2019 customary Gratuities; All transfers included, Round trip 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. airfare from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. Price per per- First National Bank son based on double occupancy: $2,699 Inside State- 100 W. Veterans Park Way, Yorkville, IL room;$3,529 Balcony Stateroom, Final Payment Due Oc- Castle Club will be hosting a coin appraisal event tober 1.Call Mary for a complete Brochure – 1-815-754- with Ron Berkstrom of Golden Rule Coins. Ap- 8091! praisals are free, no appointments necessary; ap- praisals will be on a first come first serve basis. GRAPES, GARDENS & GALA’S ~Please no precious stones~

10– Day California’s Coastal THE WRIGHT TOUR Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Cruise-Tour Today we will have a “Wright” Tour – we will visit September 21-30, 2020 the First Unitarian Society which is one of Madi- son’s most visited and best known buildings of Aboard the spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright! We will also have a tour of the Historic Landmark Auditorium that was also ‘Oceania Regatta’ designed by Wright, who was a member and son of Call Mary at 815-754-8091for a complete brochure and one of their Founders. It is recognized as one of the Pricing! most innovative examples of church architecture. Then we will have a delicious lunch, followed by a ********************************************** trip to Monona Terrace, which Wright originally Looking for a birthday or anniversary gift?? proposed a design for a “Dream Civic Center” in Don’t forget - Castle Club offers gift certificate 1938. His vision for the City of Madison – A curvi- ********************************************** linear gathering place that would link the shore of Lake Monona to the State Capitol- which has come true! $80.00 includes: admissions, lunch, Tips, transportation and a gratuity for the driver! Member FDIC

Castle Club Advisor: Mary Busch—815-754-8091—[email protected]