Peter Pan. onnections. March 23, 2016 $129

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1 onnections The Newsletter for FSB Connect Club Members January/February 2016 For over 100 years, children and adults alike have been enchanted by JM Barrie s magical tale of pirates, Indians, Lost Boys, fairies, Neverland, and Peter Pan the boy who never grew up. Peter Pan The story has been told and re-told in multiple film versions including a classic Disney film, in countless books, and as an unforgettable musical comedy which has had four big Broadway productions and three live TV offerings including the original Mary Martin version which so many Baby Boomers grew up with! Now, the Fireside presents for the very first time this timeless musical fantasy in a sumptuous new production. It s all there: dazzling dances, the adventures, and great music with such wonderful songs as I Won t Grow Up, I Gotta Crow, Never Never Land, and many more. So come with us where dreams are born and time is never planned. This sensational show will delight the entire family! Plan to bring your grandchildren along, and you will be the best grandparent ever in the eyes of your grandchild! A day out of school AND a trip to the Fireside to see Peter Pan with YOU! Special rates apply to those under age 14 and a special menu as well. Of course this is a great show for any age, so treat all your family members to a great day of entertainment at The Fireside! A $75 per person deposit is due with your reservation and the final payment will be due February 23. Deposits are fully refundable before the 23rd of February. Pricing includes motor coach transportation, matinee performance, noon meal, all taxes and gratuities and drivers tip. Give me a call at soon to join us for this enchanting day at the Fireside Theatre in Ft Atkinson, WI! It will be a magical day for everyone! March 23, 2016 $129

2 The year 2015 has been exceptional for the Connect Club and the travel industry continues to grow in popularity. I want to personally thank those of you who have been able to enjoy the many offerings our Connect Club provides and hope whether you travel with us or attend our free events, you will be able to join us for more fun and friendship in this New Year 2016! Our extended tours this year will find us traveling to Costa Rica, Scandinavia, California, Indochina and New York as well as the extended Mystery Tour! We also will be offering several one-day trips to various productions at The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Circa 21, State Fair, Ladies Day Out and, of course, the most popular one-day Mystery Trip! Be sure to watch your newsletter for those dates once they are confirmed. With your loyal support, the Connect Club will continue to provide a variety of enjoyable and educational opportunities. Please remember to share our membership advantages with your friends and family by inviting them to join, and take advantage of our Refer-A-Friend travel promotion. My husband Barry and I were fortunate to travel with our three sons and their wives and families to the Eastern Caribbean over Thanksgiving on the Disney Fantasy! What a truly magical trip seeing the excitement in the eyes of our eight grandchildren. I m not sure who had more fun the kids or grandma & grandpa! We are very blessed to be able to share that time with those we love so very much! As 2015 closes and our New Year commences, my wish is that 2016 will bring a renewed sense of hope and peace to our world, and that you and your family will enjoy good health, much happiness and bountiful blessings! Happy New Year everyone! As Mickey would say See ya real soon!

3 Circa 21 Dinner Theatre Rock Island, IL The Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse proudly announces their 40th season of professional dinner theatre. Housed in an historic 1920 s theatre in Rock Island, Illinois Circa 21 is the perfect place to come for quality dining and entertainment. February 24, 2016 l $83 A timeless tale a haunting score a stunning production! The mesmerizing PHANTOM is a sensation that enraptures with beautiful songs and characters more richly developed than in any other version, including the original novel. The story traces the obsession of the disfigured composer who falls in love with his protégé only to be undone by his passion. Please join your Connect Club friends for this theatrical rendition of Gaston Leroux s classic novel. Price includes motor coach transportation, matinee performance with lunch and included dessert, all taxes and gratuities, and driver tip. A $50 deposit will hold your reservation with the final payment due January 24, Please give me a call at to add your name to our wait list! MOVIE DAY Tuesday, January 12 Join your Connect Club friends for your choice of five movies currently showing at the Collins Road Theatres! The doors will be open at 8:30. Enjoy all the free popcorn you can eat and all the pop or coffee you can drink! The concession stand is also open to purchase anything else you might like to have. At 9:15 we will have announcements, door prizes and a synopsis of the movies being shown that day with a chance to change theatres for the movie of your choice, and to get those refills before we start the show! Approximate show time is 9:30 a.m. No reservations are necessary, just come! Please remember our free events are for members only Twixt Town Road collinsroadtheatres.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Do you use Facebook? Would you like to get started using Facebook? Maybe you use Facebook but are not really sure if what you are doing or how you are doing it is right? Join our Digital Marketing Specialist, Cassandra Chalhoub. for a very informational session regarding everything you ever wanted to know about Facebook and more. Cass manages our social media presence at FSB on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn. She also coordinates all the digital marketing and eblasts that you may receive by through the bank. She is very knowledgeable regarding social media and the everyday ins and outs of it. If you are fairly new to Facebook and would like to learn more about it or would just like to get started using Facebook, this seminar would be beneficial for you to attend. Join us on Tuesday, February 16, 2:00 PM at Elmcrest Country Club! Please call Jolene at by Friday, February 13 for reservations to attend. BLOOMUA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

4 W E V E G O T T H E H O T T E S T T I C K E T S I N T O W N Fire The ide Ft Atkinson, WI Join your Connect Club friends for a full day of fun and wonderful entertainment. This year, the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Ft Atkinson, Wisconsin is celebrating their 52nd anniversary of excellence and artistry in the Midwest, and their 38th season of theatre. Their commitment to quality ensures that each and every visit will be an unforgettable theatrical adventure filled with imagination, inspiration and a little Fireside magic. They offer a large selection of regular and alcohol-free specialty drinks and an amazing array of gifts in five fabulous gift shops! Plan to join us soon! Legends in Concert l Wednesday, February 10 l $129 Imagine seeing not one, not two, but six of the biggest acts in show business in one great performance! We re talking about artists that have gone well beyond the designation of superstar. We re talking about LEGENDS! We re talking about Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Whitney Houston and Carrie Underwood! We currently are sold out of this performance, but please add your name to the wait list in case of cancellations. We d love to have you join us on this trip. What a great way to celebrate Valentine s Day with your special someone! A $75 deposit is due with your reservation with the final payment due January 10! The Fireside l Wednesday, June 8 l $129 You re invited to The Fireside s greatest rock and roll party of all time! Continuing with the wildly popular live band show tradition, this show features more great hits from the decades of the 50 s, 60 s, and 70 s. See your favorite artists like Bobby Darin, Little Richard, Patsy Cline, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, The Temptations, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and many more performed by a talented cast of singers and dancers and by The Fireside s LIVE band led by audience favorite Steve Watts. Previously these shows have been performed in the dead of winter, but this year, we re bringing it to you in the heat of the summer! The weather will be warm and the music will be HOT!! A $75 deposit will confirm your reservation with the final payment due May 8. Book early because this show will fill quickly! Pricing is finalized and the brochures are printed! If you haven t already planned to join us for the travel show on Tuesday, March 8, 2:00 PM at Elmcrest Country Club, please call me at as we would love to have you join us! We currently only have 30 seats for this tour and we have a lot of interest, so early sign up is a must to guarantee space on the tour. Reservations are fully refundable through June 17 and are on a first come first serve basis. A $100 per person deposit will hold your space until the final payment due June 17. Optional travel insurance is available and must be purchased with your reservation. This incredible vacation will surely provide memories to last a lifetime! September 28 through October 5, 2016 Kaleidoscop e [ ] Tuesday, March 8 2:00 PM Elmcrest Country Club

5 THREE KINGDOMS OF Indochina Tuesday, January 5th 2:00 PM Elmcrest Country Club Early Booking Bonus $250 along with travel show info! INDOCHINA NOVEMBER 3-21 $ $ WITH EARLY BOOKING BONUS Journey to a region rich in culture and history, taking in three extraordinary countries: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Highlights of this tour will include Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Mekong Delta, Hoi An Ancient Town, Imperial Citadel, Hanoi Hilton, Water Puppet Theatre, Halong Bay, Baci Ceremony, Ta Prohm Temple and Angkor Wat. Enjoy visits to a local home factory, China Beach, fishing villages, rice fields, sampans and so much more! To truly experience this tour and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and long periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with selected activities occurring later in the evening. Optional pre-tour extensions to Hong Kong and post-tour extensions to Bangkok are also available for purchase at the time of your booking. More information is available in our brochure. Plan to join us for our informational travel show on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Elmcrest Country Club to hear how you can join us on this tour! Early sign-up saves you $250!! Call me at for your reservation to attend the travel show. December 1-5, 2016 $2900 Start spreading the news, as you arrive in America s most exciting metropolis during the holiday season! This amazing trip to NYC is filled with sightseeing, shopping, fabulous entertainment and plenty of holiday cheer! IN NEW YORK CITY Trip highlights include a city tour, Top of the Rock, Greenwich Village, National 9/11 Museum, One World Observatory, a Broadway show, Christmas Markets, Radio City Music Hall s Christmas Spectacular Rockettes and much more! Enjoy a one-hotel stay in the heart of Times Square! We ve also included airport transfers, round trip air, all gratuities to guides and drivers, 3 dinners, 1 breakfast and a snack. Call me at to join us for our travel show on Tuesday, March 1 at 2:00 PM, Elmcrest Country Club, and hear all the exciting details of being in New York City at Christmas time! Don t wait too long as the reservations are already starting to roll in! Once the trip is full, we will start a wait list! NYC Christmas : Tuesday, March 1, 2:00 PM at Elmcrest Country Club

6 Trip Cancellation Policy If you are signed up for a trip and it is necessary for you to cancel, every effort will be made to give you a full or partial refund. If a trip is cancelled due to insufficient reservation numbers, you will receive a full refund. On tours where an outside travel partner is used, we must adhere to their written cancellation policy. There are many times when a full refund is NOT possible due to ticket purchases, meal number guarantees, etc. As a reminder, cancellation insurance is available (and, in some cases, included in the trip price) for all of our extended domestic and international trips. Please review each individual trip for details. Travel with a Friend Traveling with the Connect Club is a great way to make new friends, but it's also a wonderful way to reconnect with a familiar friend by inviting him or her to join you on a trip! Connect Club members are allowed to invite friends to join them on any of our trips, whether it's a one-day trip or an extended domestic or international trip. Because we know they will enjoy their new- and renewedfriendships while on the trip, we will invite them to become a permanent part of our Connect Club. Please remember the free Connect Club events such as movie days and seminars are for members only. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Note about Deadlines Please be aware that the sign up deadlines reflect the requirements of our travel partners. There are also minimum numbers that we are required to meet by these deadlines in order to avoid having to cancel a trip. To make sure you won't be disappointed, please sign up early! In case a tour is already full, please add your name to the wait list, so if someone should have to cancel, we can fill their place with you! Fuel Surcharge Fuel surcharges have become a part of motor coach and air travel. With trips arranged so far in advance, it is impossible to accurately determine the cost of transportation. Our travel partners do their best to avoid these surcharges, but frequently have to pass the cost along to us. For this reason, trip prices are subject to change, and will be reflected in the final billing. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continued travel with each of you! Waiting Lists Connect Club trips can fill up very quickly, and space is almost always limited! But don't be discouraged if you find that a trip is full. Just give us a call and we will be happy to add your name to any trip that is of interest to you. Then, if there is a cancellation, you will be contacted in the order in which your call was received. Hello , Good-Bye Snail Mail Be first to receive details about upcoming trips and events! No misplacing your printed copy, it's always on your computer. For those of you who go away for the winter, you'll keep up to date with the Connect Club just as you do at home! Either give me a call at or me at jolenebuchholz@fsbmail.net. I would love to sign you up!

7 Pencil Us In For 2016 January 4 January 5 Indochina January 12 Movie Day January Costa Rica February 3 February 10 Legends in The Fireside February 16 Seminar: Fun Facts about Facebook February 24 Circa 21 March 1 New York City Holiday March 3 March 8 California Kaleidoscope March 15 Movie Day March 23 Peter The Fireside April 1 April 5 Scandinavia Document Meeting April 19 Seminar April 29-May 17 - Scandinavia tour May 3 May 24 Movie Day June 3 June 8 The Fireside June 21 Seminar July 1 July Tentative Mystery Trip Dates July 19 Seminar July 27 Singin in the Fireside July 31 Customer Appreciation Picnic August 3 August 17 State Fair August 23 Movie Day August 24 Circa 21 September 2 September 13 1-Day Mystery Trip September 14 1-Day Mystery Trip September 15 1-Day Mystery Trip September 20 Movie Day September 21 Million Dollar Quartet Circa 21 Sept 28-Oct 5 California Kaleidoscope October 3 October 18 Seminar November 3 November 3-21 Indochina Trip November 29 Movie Day December 1-5 New York City Holiday December 2 December 16 Fireside Christmas

8 1240 8th Avenue PO Box 569 Marion IA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Jolene Buchholz Connect Club Director Indochina Travel Show 12 Movie Day Costa Rica Save the Date FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS jan feb mar apr 3 10 Legends in Concert at The Fireside 16 Seminar 24 Phantom at Circa 21 1 Christmas in NYC 3 8 California Kaleidoscope 15 Movie Day 23 Peter Pan at The Fireside 1 5 Scandinavia Document Meeting 19 Seminar April 29- May 17 Scandinavia Tour may june 3 24 Movie Day 3 8 The Fireside 21 Seminar