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Dear Golden Partners Travelers,

Finally, the long awaited 2018/19 Travel Brochure. It is packed with many travel opportunities. I am excited about the destinations that await you and look forward to a great year of travel. Inside you will find 1-day trips, overnight trips, extended travel and international travel.

Golden Partners has been offering trips since 1991 and is proud to say that many of the travelers from that year are still traveling with us today! While the travel industry has changed over the years, one thing remains the same – traveling can open your eyes to so many new things and new opportunities.

Why travel with Golden Partners? Golden Partners is a wellness program for people 50 and older and all of our trips are designed with that in mind. We always depart from Owensboro, traveling on a deluxe motorcoach with all the amenities - Wi-Fi, outlets, on-board restroom - as well as safe & courteous drivers. Golden Partners members always have a great time and are a fun group to travel with – why not see for yourself and sign up for a trip today!

Melinda

Melinda Cornell, LSW Golden Partners Supervisor Travel Coordinator [email protected]

The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself.” -Wallace Stevens

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www.owensborohealth.org/travelwithgoldenpartners Day at the Races Friday, June 15, 2018

PER PERSON Payment due in full at time of registration $79

Day at the Races is still one of Golden Partners’ most popular trips and one of my very favorites! Each year we take the motorcoach to Churchill Downs for a fun-filled Day at the Races! It is horse racing at its finest. We start our adventure with the “Chef’s Table of Delight” for lunch. Then we will spend the entire afternoon enjoying the horse races while sitting in the comforts of Millionaires Row! You can step out onto the balcony for the race or watch on screen right from your dining table! Reserve your seat now as this trip sells out fast. Lunch included. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $33.00 per person.

In• the• • Beginning…• • • • • • • • • • Beautiful• • • • Mackinac• • • • • Island • • • • • • • • August 1 - 2, 2018 at the Grand Hotel September 4 – 9, 2018 PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER PER (DOUBLE) PERSON (DOUBLE) PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER PER (DOUBLE) PERSON (DOUBLE) $539 $489 $2209 $1999

What is it about an island and vacations? You'll certainly have the chance to find out on this tour. Traveling to Mackinac Island, we'll make a stop in Port Clinton, OH, for a day of adventure in Put-In-Bay. Come with us to Northern Kentucky to visit the Creation Put-In-Bay is a village located on & the ! At the 75,000-square- South Bass Island in . The bay foot , the pages of the Bible played a significant role in the War of dramatically come to life; journey through biblical history 1812 as the location of the squadron as you marvel at the alongside of U.S. naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry. Today Put-In-Bay has a multitude of and . Spot the serpent coiled among the tempting unique activities, attractions and sights to enjoy. After a guided, private train tour you'll fruit, and discover more about Noah’s Ark and the Flood. have time to enjoy the island on your own. Then on to Mackinac Island, where You’ll see state-of-the-art exhibits, fossils, and even a vacationing is a natural fit. You have an island where the automobile never replaced the full-size skeleton. The Ark Encounter in horse and carriage. You have lodging properties where corporations never replaced Williamstown, Kentucky, features a full-size Noah’s Ark, family ownership. You have a Revolutionary-era fort where the British couldn't perma- built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. The nently replace Americans. You have Fudge Stores where box recipes never replaced largest timber-frame structure in the world, spanning 19th Century recipes. You have a place to leave your routine, discover the rhythm of seven stories tall and a football field and a half long, this waves and horse-clops and a place that getting to is half the fun. From great food to modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and countless adventures, Mackinac Island offers many great things to do. After two nights old. From the friendly animals in the zoo, to the at the beautiful Grand Hotel, the trip is not over. Making our way home will include a entertaining and educational exhibits inside the Ark, you’ll drive across the Mackinaw Bridge to St. Ignance for an up close view of the experience the pages of the Bible like never before. Also Wawatum Lighthouse and then traveling on to Dearborn, MI, for a stop at Henry included on this two-day adventure is an evening Ford's Greenfield Village. 9 meals included: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. Riverboat Dinner Cruise. 2 meals included: Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $115.00 per person. 1 breakfast, 1 dinner. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $39.00 per person.

www.owensborohealth.org/travelwithgoldenpartners The Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up, O Men Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Payment due in full at time of registration PER PERSON $69

You don’t have to be Lutheran to laugh at those Church Basement Ladies — and you don’t need to have seen the previous five musical comedies fea- turing those personable women to enjoy the latest iteration. Rise Up, O Men, the sixth helping from the Church Basement Ladies series, is a brand new musical comedy featuring a few men of the church and your favorite church basement ladies who serve them. As these hard-working farmers dis- cuss their scrap lumber piles and the benefits of weld vs solder, they unintentionally disrupt the order of the kitchen. But that’s what happens when you let the rooster in the hen house! Travel with Golden Partners to the Derby Dinner Playhouse for a matinee show and lunch! Lunch included. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $33.00 per person.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rivers, Rhythm 2018 Mystery Tour & Relics October 16 – 23, 2018 The Kentucky Series PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER PER (DOUBLE) PERSON (DOUBLE) September 24 – 26, 2018

PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER PER $2629 $2499 (DOUBLE) PERSON (DOUBLE) $789 $699

During this Kentucky Series trip we will travel to Paducah, KY, to experience the history, art, music and taste of the river. This trip will include the National Museum where you will go behind the scenes to discover the greatest fiber art in the world, contemporary that are not the kind our grandmothers used to make, and at the end of the tour you will have a hands-on experience of making your own fiber art project. We will then tour the Hotel Metropolitan, a 1908 restored historic hotel known for hosting famous African-American sports figures and entertainers, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and B.B. King. During this tour you will hear stories from Ms. Maggie, an African American who served as Can you believe this will be our 15th annual the hotel operator during the time of a segregated culture. Also included, is the Lloyd Mystery Tour? Where in the world could we be Tilghman House & Civil War Museum which highlights Western Kentucky’s role in the War going? I’m not going to tell, but I will say it is 8 Between the States. We’ll then move out of the city for a bit and head towards Kentucky days filled to the brim! And just when I thought I Lake for a delicious lunch at Harbor Lights Restaurant nestled in the lower level of the couldn’t find a new place to go – BAM!!, there it Village Inn Lodge and offering a view of the last dam on the Tennessee River. You might is – a brand new place; somewhere I’ve never want to bring your binoculars for our next event which will be a relaxing drive through the Elk been! This trip will be sure to enhance all your and Bison Prairie, where other wildlife might be spotted. Our group will then have the senses! The sights of everything you see, the opportunity to participate in solving our very own Mystery Dinner at the Badgett Playhouse sounds all around you, the smell of the delicious in Grand Rivers, KY! Our tour will also include a stop at the Purple Toad Winery, located foods you will be tasting, and the touch of your on the edge of Paducah. Take a walk through the vines and visit a tasting room and find out hands clapping in amazement of the wonderful how Kentucky grapes are turned into award winning wines, from sweet to dry and from things you experience! This trip includes 18 Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon. Making our way toward Owensboro we will stop at the meals – 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners. Museum for the Black Patch Tobacco War tour. 7 meals included: 2 breakfasts, Travel Protection Plan included per person. 3 lunches and 2 dinners. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $58.00 per person. www.owensborohealth.org/travelwithgoldenpartners

Frequently asked questions:

What does seat reduction date mean? This is the last date the airlines will hold empty space for me. If you have not registered by this date there is no guarantee of space. It then becomes first come first served.

Why do we have to make deposits so early? Deposits are required to reserve your space on the coach or airplane. Also the uniqueness of some of the activ- ities on a trip requires an early deposit to hold space. Many places now require groups to pay in full at least 2 months out from the trip.

Why are single rooms so much more expensive? Most hotels set a price for a room. The cost of this room is then divided by the number of people in that room. If you are rooming alone then the expense of the room is all yours.

What if there are more than 2 of us who would like to room together? In most situations we are able to accommodate up to 4 people in a room. Just ask if you’d like the pricing for that.

Can I make installment payments? Yes, except on trips under $100. All trips over $100 can be paid through monthly installments, as long as the last payment is made by the final payment date.

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” -Tim Cahill

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Cost: Golden Partners trips include all transportation, hotel/motel accommodations, tours, admission fees, tips and gratuities for all meals included in the itinerary, and the bellhop gratuities. Prices listed are double occupancy, but most trips can be adjusted for single, triple, or quad occupancy.

Transportation: All trips depart from Owensboro.

Deposits: Deposits are due within 10 days after making a reservation. Deposit amounts may vary depending upon the cost of the trip. For 1-day trips, payment in full is requested when making your reservation.

Reservations: We suggest you make your reservation as soon as you know your travel schedule. Trips are scheduled with pre-arranged seating and many times extra seats for shows, meals, or even motorcoaches are not available. To avoid being disappointed, sign up before the trip is sold out. To register, call Golden Partners at (270) 688-4855.

Waiting List: Golden Partners will take a waiting list on all tours since we do have frequent cancellations. When a cancellation is known, the vacancy will be filled from the waiting list in the date order in which it was received.

Cancellation Policy: Golden Partners realizes that, due to uncontrollable circumstances, there may be times you have to cancel a tour; therefore we offer optional cancellation insurance. In the event that a cancellation becomes necessary, the following policy will apply:

There will be a $10 cancellation fee on all cancellations to cover the cost of postage, processing, and telephone expenses.

Cancellations made 90 days or more prior to the tour departure will receive a full refund less the $10 cancellation fee and any non-recoverable expenditures made on behalf of the participant at the time of the cancellation, such as meals, tickets, hotels, etc. Many hotels and restaurants require payments be made 45 – 90 days out from a trip and tickets are often purchased in advance as well.

Inside 90 days with the purchase of optional cancellation insurance: Inside 90 days your cancellation insurance becomes effective. You will be protected against cancellation fees for unforseen circumstances such as illness, death in the family or accidents. Under this program, you will receive a refund of all trip payments less the insurance fee once all the necessary paperwork has been submitted and approved by the carrier. Insurance brochures are available upon request. It is optional and is the responsibility of the traveler to purchase travel insurance.

Inside 90 days without cancellation insurance: You will only receive money that is recoverable. Please remember many hotels and restaurants require payments be made 45 – 90 days out from a trip and tickets are often purchased in advance as well. While I will try to recover all of your money there is no guarantee as each venue has its own cancellation policy.

Please note that trips in which we partner with Go Collette have a separate insurance policy and will override the above policy.

www.owensborohealth.org/travelwithgoldenpartners Magical Christmas Markets Tea, Antiques and a Few of Austria & Germany Boutiques Payment due in full at November 24 – 30, 2018 February 8, 2019 time of registration PER Single PERSON DOUBLE Hotel PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER Stay $2399 $139 $99

Delight in a single hotel You are invited to Sisters Tea stay in the charming Parlor & Boutique, to leave your town of Innsbruck, cares at the door and surrender alive with holiday cheer. yourself to sip, savor, and splurge. Travel through Austria Tea parties are not just for little girls and Germany to anymore! Hide yourself, if just for a explore the history and while, in a tea room created to be a tastes of this region and to spend time browsing its famous Christmas sanctuary for the senses and soul. markets. Join a local guide to discover Innsbruck – you choose either Sip exotic tea to your heart’s content. Enjoy generous tea trays filled with historic or architectural perspectives. Be introduced to the exciting city savories, scones and sweets. Relax in the tranquil, not stuffy, dining room of Munich on a panoramic tour. Venture by train into the mountains to where laughter and poor posture are encouraged. Find a gift for yourself the charming village of Seefeld to warm yourself with a glass of and a friend in Sisters’ unique boutique. Then enjoy the afternoon searching schnapps and enjoy a traditional carriage ride. Journey to Salzburg for that one-of-a kind item in a few of Louisville’s best antique stores. for a walking tour with a local expert and a delightful dinner at the Ladies, grab your girlfriends and bring them along! Lunch included. centuries-old St. Peter's Restaurant. Relish the holiday season that Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $33.00 per person. adorns the region in lights, energizes it with activity, and decorates it with market stands filled with handmade crafts. 8 meals included: 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Travel protection plan included per person. Call Golden Partners for a detailed brochure. British Landscapes Shop ‘Til You Drop March 21 – 30, 2019 Saturday, December 15, 2018 PER PERSON DOUBLE PER Payment due in full at time of registration PERSON $3964 $25 Sleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style…A feeling of mountains that inspired centuries of literature, and cities thriving with arts Christmas, that’s just the feeling you’ll have as we spend all day and culture – these are the landscapes of Britain. Discover them on this shopping. And at your request we’ll spend the entire day at the memorable journey through England, Scotland and Wales. Sleep in a Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. Start making your Christmas lists historic castle. Enjoy medieval York and its historic Minster. Soak up the now. Register by October 1, and get your name in a drawing for a pastoral landscapes of the Cotswolds. Walk in the footsteps of William $25 gift card! Gift card to be presented on the trip and must be Shakespeare and enjoy dinner at Hall’s Croft, a 400-year-old present to win. Shakespearean family home. Explore London and Edinburgh. Personalize your tour with a choice of included excursions in Stratford and Edinburgh. Experience the wonder of Stonehenge. 12 meals included: 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners. Travel Protection Plan included per person. Call Golden Partners for a more detailed brochure.

Book by September 21, and save $200 per person while space is available. www.owensborohealth.org/travelwithgoldenpartners Go Vera April 11-12, 2019 PER PERSON (DOUBLE) $259 A Sale Like No Other - The Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Sale Held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN, this sale happens only once per year and you must have reservations to attend. Save as much as 70% off Vera Bradley items. This year we have secured two 2.5-hour time slots for Vera Bradley Outlet Shopping during their 5-day annual event. Shop for hair accessories, travel accessories, key chains, hats, gloves, lunch sacks, coffee mugs, water bottles, tumblers, cosmetic bags, pens, umbrellas, planners, tea towels, scarfs, flip flops and every size bag/purse you can imagine!!! You’ll get to shop on Thursday night and again on Friday morning. Arriving via motorcoach you will receive a Vera Bradley Lanyard, drop off and pick up at the main doors, no waiting in the main line to enter the sale, private checkout and waiting room, refreshments and a gift provided in the waiting room, and an escort to and from the bus! Best of all there is lots of room on the coach for shopping bags! Limited space – don’t delay. 1 breakfast and 1 lunch included. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $33.00 per person.

Extra discounts offered for healthcare professionals, teachers, law enforcement and veterans. (with appropriate ID)

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • West Virginia Retreat May 6-8, 2019

PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER PER (DOUBLE) PERSON (DOUBLE) $969 $879

WOW, what a "New Tour"! Join Golden Partners and board the sternwheeler riverboat, "Island Belle," and discover Blennerhassett Island, a historic West Virginia state park with a museum, a mansion, and much more! Tour the island on a horse-drawn covered wagon and experience the intriguing past of one of West Virginia’s most historic cities, Parkersburg. Stay 2 nights at the legendary Blennerhasset Hotel. The gardens should be in full spring bloom this time of year so be sure to stroll through after a guided tour of the Blennerhasset Mansion. A trip to Parkersburg would not be complete without a stop at Holl’s Swiss Chocolates where you’ll enjoy samples of wine, coffee and of course fine chocolates! The Historic Smoot Theatre is also located in Parkersburg and will be yours for the evening while you enjoy a private “dessert tour”. You will learn about the 90-year history of this popular Mid-Ohio Valley entertainment venue. Go backstage, on stage and through nooks & crannies of this historic theatre. Finish off your tour with a sweet treat. Traveling back to Owensboro we will stop for a self-guided tour of the Henderson Hall Plantation, a living legacy to the pioneers and patriots who walked its halls through an unbroken chain of 5 generations. 5 meals included: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $58.00 per person.

www.owensborohealth.org/travelwithgoldenpartners The Best of Cape Cod May 31 - June 11, 2019

PER PERSON PLUS MEMBER PER (DOUBLE) PERSON (DOUBLE) $4129 $3999

Travel with Golden Partners to the beautiful Cape Cod where you’ll stay 4 nights at the Blue Water Beachfront Resort. This tour is packed with many activities, all of which would be a high- light to any tour, but combined together is sure to make this trip exceptional. One of the first stops will be in Sandwich, Massachusetts at the Sandwich Glass Museum, one of America’s largest glass factories. We’ll then move on to the JFK Museum, a historical exhibit preserving the legacy of JFK and his family with an emphasis on the time they spent on Cape Cod. Once on Cape Cod, you’ll travel to the Storybook Island on Martha’s Vineyard where your tour will include the famous Gingerbread Houses, the Island Tabernacle and the Antique Carousel of Oak Bluffs. After a full day touring Cape Cod, including Provincetown, you’ll be treated to a delicious dinner at the Lighthouse Inn, one of Cape Cod’s Hidden gems. Next visit the magical, but very different, Island of Nantucket which is considered a Historic Landmark District and one of America’s most important whaling towns. Upon leaving the beautiful Cape Cod you’ll travel north to Salem, the bewitching capital, with your first stop being the House of Seven Gables. Later enjoy your own private performance at The Griffin Theater which will bring the famed Salem Witch Trials to life. Next you’ll travel to Kennebunkport, Maine, and enjoy a lobster fishing excursion, learning all there is to know about life as a lobster fisherman. Of course, you’ll visit the Portland Head Lighthouse and learn about the history of Portland on your guided tour. While in the area, you’ll travel to Montpelier, Vermont, and stop at the Morse Family Farm, one of Golden Partners’ favorite farms, where you’ll be treated to a delicious treat of Sugar on the Snow. Ben and Jerry’s is also in the area and would be quite upset if we didn’t stop for a factory tour and find out how these 2 high school friends became entrepreneurs in the ice cream industry. Last, but certainly not least, is an overnight stay at the Mohonk Mountain House, a Victorian Castle located on the spectacular Shawangunk Ridge in New Paltz, New York. 23 meals included: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 8 dinners. Optional Travel Protection Plan available starting at $242.00 per person. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Watch for these and other upcoming tours: Classic Danube Riverboat Cruise September 16 – 26, 2019

Oberammergau Passion Play 2020

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