PLATINUM ADVENTURES NEWSLETTER WINTER 2020 DAY TRIPS • EXTENDED TRIPS • SEMINARS • AND MORE! A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Our wish in 2020 is to create unforgettable memories with you. The start of a new decade is the perfect time to reflect on where we've been and where we want to go. From exploring new travel destinations to engaging seminars and events in our area, your Platinum Adventures friends will be along for the fun. And, be sure to secure your spot today, so you don't miss out on these exciting opportunities we have in store this winter! Check off that New Year's resolution and come get involved. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cathy Bulthuis FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE EVENTS YOU SEE IN THIS NEWSLETTER, OR TO RSVP, CONTACT ME: CATHY BULTHUIS 630-655-8477 | [email protected] FOR DETAILED ITINERARIES ON ANY OF THESE UPCOMING DAY TRIPS, CONTACT YOUR Pay close attention to the means of PLATINUM DAY TRIPS transportation for these trips. Oftentimes, ADVENTURES You’ll have the unique opportunity to we will gather and transport the group by explore the wonders we have nearby. We bus, but there are some events that require DIRECTOR. carefully plan each of our day trips, events, you to commute on your own. As always, if and seminars to ensure they are packed you should have any questions about any with as much adventure and education as of these day trips, or would like to RSVP, possible. Plus, each event offers a great contact your bank’s Platinum Adventures chance to share with friends just what the director at the phone number or email Platinum Adventures Club is all about. listed in this newsletter. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Trip Preview Trip Preview EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC The Community Bank of Western Springs Suburban Bank & Trust 1000 HILLGROVE AVE. | WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 150 E. BUTTERFIELD RD. | ELMHURST, IL Stop in to hear about some great travel opportunities We’re pleased to offer you a wide variety of extended trip we’re offering! We’ll celebrate at the Virginia Adventure opportunities. If you want to stay stateside, you can explore featuring the Virginia International Tattoo Military Festival, Michigan Treasures featuring Mackinac Island and the Grand set sail on our Portugal and The Douro River Cruise, and be Hotel, or celebrate with a New York City Holiday. Cubs fans surprised during our Summertime Mystery Trip! No matter can relax in the Arizona sun and watch their team practice how you like to travel, whether by motorcoach or plane, during the Arizona Getaway featuring Chicago Cubs Spring we have options for you. Bring friends along to hear about Training, and those who are a bit more adventurous can these amazing opportunities, or meet some new traveling travel north on our Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise trip. Or, companions along the way. Coffee and light refreshments will perhaps you can enjoy Iconic Israel or our Discover Panama be served. trip. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. TIME: 10 AM TIME: 2 PM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE The destinations presented may change based upon The destinations presented may change based upon availability at time of trip preview. availability at time of trip preview. 2 RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: CATHY BULTHUIS 630-655-8477 [email protected] WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Extended Trips Preview St. Patrick & Saints of the Emerald Isle EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Wintrust Financial Center Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, IL 5157 MAIN ST. | DOWNERS GROVE, IL Join us for a special trip presentation and travel the world St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. Historical presenter with us! You'll hear all about the exciting trips and see Terry Lynch* will tell the tales of St. Patrick's life, as well as slideshows for great destinations we've planned for you, other Irish saints including St. Bridget, St. Columbia, and more! including Arizona Getaway featuring Chicago Cubs Spring After the presentation, we will enjoy a classic Irish lunch Training; Virginia Adventure featuring the Virginia International buffet including salad, corned beef bites, beef and Guinness Tattoo Military Festival; Iconic Israel; Michigan Treasures stew, Harp battered fish and chips, and bread pudding. Space featuring Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel; Summertime is limited for this event, so don't wait to secure your spot! Mystery Trip; Portugal and The Douro River Cruise; Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise; New York City Holiday; Discover TIME: 10:30 AM Panama; and more. You'll want to start packing your bags! COST: MEMBERS $35 | NON-MEMBERS $40 Lunch is included. No transportation provided. *Terry Lynch is not an affiliate of Wintrust. TIME: 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE The destinations presented may change based upon availability at time of trip preview. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 "An American in Paris" Flower Arranging EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Drury Lane Vern Goers Greenhouse 100 DRURY LN. | OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 5620 S. OAK ST. | HINSDALE, IL A tale inspired by hope and possibility, "An American in Paris" Let's welcome spring in together by creating a lovely brings breathtaking moments of dance and song to the English garden basket at Vern Goers Greenhouse. We will musical stage. Come away with Jerry Mulligan, an American choose from a variety of plants and flowers, including GI doing his best to make it as a painter in the bustling city blooming or regular houseplants, to create the perfect of Paris following the end of World War II. Set to the music personalized basket. An experienced greenhouse employee of George and Ira Gershwin, this four-time Tony Award- will guide us through the assembly of our basket. We can winning musical is also an Academy Award winner for best only accommodate a small number of participants, so call picture and a Grammy Award nominee. Lunch will be your right away to reserve your spot! Coffee, water, and light choice of grilled salmon, filet mignon, or eight finger cavatelli. refreshments will be served. TIME: 11:30 AM TIME: 10 TO 11:30 AM COST: MEMBERS $75 | NON-MEMBERS $80 COST: MEMBERS $55 | NON-MEMBERS $60 No transportation provided. No transportation provided. 3 THURSDAY, MARCH 19 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 "Best Seat in the House!" Leslie Goddard Presents "Tea for Three" EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse Ruth Lake Country Club 70 YORKTOWN SHOPPING CTR. | LOMBARD, IL 6200 S. MADISON ST. | HINSDALE, IL Bruce Bohrer* was born and raised on the North Side of What is it like for women who are thrust into the spotlight Chicago, where he became an avid Cubs fan. Beginning when their husbands become president? This witty, sly, and in 2003, Bruce spent nine seasons working as an usher at deeply moving portrayal performed by Leslie Goddard* Wrigley Field. During that time, he saw it all: brushes with explores the hopes and fears of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat greatness, marriage proposals, creative signs and cheers, Nixon, and Betty Ford. Secrets are spilled about their paths unique crowd control issues, and the sheer awe and as wives in the White House, their romances, and husbands' excitement of Wrigley patrons. His book, "Best Seat in the rise to power. Following the presentation, we will enjoy House: Diary of a Wrigley Field Usher" details both the joys a tea party with tea sandwiches, mini quiche, breakfast and tribulations he experienced. We will enjoy a ballpark- breads, and more! style lunch buffet of hot dogs and other Harry Caray specialties prior to the presentation. TIME: 10:30 AM TO 1 PM COST: MEMBERS $35 | NON-MEMBERS $40 TIME: 11 AM TO 2 PM No transportation provided. COST: MEMBERS $40 | NON-MEMBERS $45 *Leslie Goddard is not an affiliate of Wintrust. No transportation provided. *Bruce Bohrer is not an affiliate of Wintrust. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 TUESDAY, APRIL 14 Pedway Explorers Tour "Motown: Music that Moved the World" EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC EASY 1 2 3 4 5 ENERGETIC Chicago Pedway Wintrust Financial Center The Chicago Pedway System connects buildings in 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, IL downtown Chicago via ground-level walkways, skybridges, In Detroit during the 1960s, Motown Records produced and underground passages. Most of the Pedway System is hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced underground and climate controlled, so there's no need to automobiles: 110 top ten hits to be exact! It was the "Sounds worry about the unpredictable weather! During this urban of Young America" sung by performers like The Supremes, safari, enjoy stops at some of Chicago’s best historical The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder. Using destinations, including the Chicago Cultural Center, Macy’s audio and visual content, we'll trace the amazing musical department store, Richard J. Daley Center, City Hall, and the journey from the power soul of "Dancing in the Streets" and James R. Thompson Center. Lunch will be at Macy's Walnut "I Heard it through the Grapevine" to the psychedelic soul of Room and will be your choice of chicken pot pie, oven- "Cloud Nine" and "What's Going On" to the pop soul of the baked meatloaf, or asiago crusted chicken. Jackson Five. We'll enjoy timeless music that moved us then TIME: 8:15 AM TO 5 PM and moves us now.