The Newsletter for FSB Connect Club Members Nov/Dec Pacific Northwest

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1 The Newsletter for FSB Connect Club Members Nov/Dec 2017 Pacific Northwest & California Inspiring Landscapes Meets Dynamic Cities June 17th - 24th, 2018 (8 days) Explore the majestic Pacific Northwest and California on this amazing adventure, from the wilds of Mount St. Helens and the Columbia River Gorge to the sophistication of Portland, Seattle and San Francisco. We will travel along Oregon s beautiful Pacific coast, visit Redwood National Park and explore Eureka, an historic timber and fishing village. Then we ll cross the Golden Gate Bridge and discover the City by the Bay, San Francisco. Don t miss one of America s most beautiful regions! Pricing includes round trip air from Cedar Rapids, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel, transfers, gratuities for included services, travel insurance and baggage handling. A $ deposit is due with your reservation. Your final payment is due on or before April 18, Book Now $3, pp Double Join us at the TRAVEL SHOW Elmcrest Country Club December 21, :00 pm Call Kathy at to reserve your spot.

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3 Shades of Ireland March 19-31, 2018 (13 days) featuring Northern Ireland Book Now $ 4, pp Double Come to know the many sides of the famed Emerald Isle! From vibrant history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast and onwards to Derry, you will experience all of the charms of Ireland on this magical tour. You ll enjoy living like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle uncover the legend of the Titanic at Belfast s famed Titanic Experience and see the Atlantic Ocean from the stunning 700-foot Cliffs of Moher. We ll also take a tour to the walled city of Derry, stand on the awe-inspiring Giant s Causeway, experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry and enjoy tea and scones on a traditional family farm. Explore Dublin with a local guide - either by foot or on a panoramic city tour - it s your choice! See beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone! This is Ireland at its best and it s all waiting for you! Please call Kathy at for more information.

4 ICELAND s Book Now $ 4,359 pp Double Northern Lights November 9-15, 2018 (7 DAYS) Discover Iceland a land and culture forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to see the aurora borealis - one of nature s most dazzling light displays, also known as the northern lights! When revealed you will be amazed by the flickering display of light bursting with color that unfolds before your eyes! You won t want to miss this incredible, unforgettable journey that holds a surprise around every corner! Pricing includes round trip air from Cedar Rapids, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel, transfers, gratuities for included services, travel insurance and baggage handling. A $540 deposit is due with your reservation. Your final payment is due on or before September 10, Call Kathy at to learn more about this exciting tour!

5 MOVIE DAY Tuesday, November 21st 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 a.m. 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 a.m. 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! No reservations are necessary, just come! Please remember our FREE events are for members only. 8:30 a.m. - Doors Open 9:15 a.m. - Announcements/Movie Synopsis 9:30 a.m. - Approximate Show Time Collins Road Theatre 1462 Twixt Town Road NEXT MOVIE DAY: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Do you or your spouse have Medicare questions? Do you like your current Medicare plan? Did you know that between October 15th to December 7, 2017 you have the option to change your Medicare insurance plan? SEMINAR Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm at The Gardens of Cedar Rapids 5710 Dean Rd SW Cedar Rapids IA The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is an affordable, continuing care retirement community that offers a full continuum of care and is locally owned and managed. Join us as Andrea Weise, BS, RN, and Community Relations Director, speaks to us on assisted living, memory care and healthy living. We will also enjoy a delicious dessert prepared by The Gardens very own personal chef. Please note the new location for the November seminar! Traveling on Highway 30 West, take the Williams Blvd exit. Turn left onto US-151. The Gardens campus will be visible on the right as you cross the HWY 30 overpass. Dean Rd SW will be the first road on your right by the gas station. OR at the intersection of Edgewood Rd SW and Williams Blvd, travel West on to US-151 / Williams Blvd. Follow this road West toward Fairfax. The Gardens campus will be visible on the right as you cross the HWY 30 overpass. Dean Rd SW will be the first road on your right by the gas station. OR An alternate route would be to take Stoney Point Rd SW to Dean Rd SW. Come and visit with Jennifer Dunn at Neighbor Insurance located inside the Marion Farmers State Bank before December 7, Jennifer can help answer questions and review your current Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Drug Card. Please call Jennifer at or her at jenn@neighborinsurance.com Neighbor Insurance is looking forward to teaming up with FSB Connect Club members to help answer questions and review your current Medicare plan! Call Kathy at to reserve your spot by Friday, November 3, 2017

6 CANADA &NEW ENGLAND October 4-13, 2018 (10 DAYS) Join us on a wonderful journey to Canada & New England with an overnight stay in Montreal, overnight stay/tour of Quebec City, a wonderful 7-day cruise, and an overnight stay/tour in Boston! Fall Foliage Cruise Book Now... Cabins range from $ 3,595 - $ 4,629 pp Double This beautiful area is filled with charm, rich history and breathtaking natural beauty. You will enjoy seeing the rugged coastlines, lush parklands and so much more! And there s no better time to visit than the fall when the foliage is brilliant in every imaginable color. With this incredible tour, you will be able to unpack, unwind and relax as you enjoy this stunning area which is bursting with many coastal treasures! Call Kathy at to learn more about this exciting trip! FORT ATKINSON, WI Phantom The Fireside is celebrating its 40th season of professional theatre this year. 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! $135 Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Rediscover the passion of the Phantom! For over a century, audiences have been captivated by the tragic story of the disfigured genius who makes his home in the cavernous underground of the Paris Opera House and falls in love with Christine the beautiful soprano he can never have. Hailed as the finest PHANTOM of them all, Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston s moving presentation digs deep into the life of this tortured soul in a show filled with romance and mystery, thrills and excitement, colors and humor, and of course, their lyrical and luxurious music. Your heart races, your soul soars, and you will fall in love all over again. It is, quite simply, an unforgettable theatrical experience! Call Kathy at for your reservation to join in on the fun!

7 SPAIN We have returned from Spain with amazing memories! The weather was warm with a nice cool breeze blowing as we journeyed throughout Spain! We found many reasons to fall in love with Spain. The food was fantastic! We tried Paella, fried fish, Bulls tail, Iberian ham, sucking pig, fruits, all kinds of tapas and, of course, we indulged in great wines and Sangrias. We took in many beautiful monuments built throughout history. Hard to believe anyone could create so much beauty! This was truly a magnificent place, with incredible views and truly astounding artistic masterpieces. We saw many of the beautifully detailed Spanish churches, monasteries, palaces, market squares, and fountains. The history behind these wonderful places we visited was so fascinating. The Mediterranean Sea was warm with crystal clear water and soft sandy beaches. We collected some beautiful shells and sea glass to take home to enjoy and remind us of Spain. I also need to mention the Flamenco show we saw. The stomping of the feet, the movement of the body and the arms, and the music being played was captivating and thrilling. Spain is a place where you could never be bored; it is a place where you can enjoy the infinite variety in everything! It was so much fun sharing stories, experiences and laughter with the Connect Club members. If you have not traveled with us before, you really should join us and see for yourself why traveling with the Connect Club is so much fun! CONNECT CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE I am very excited to introduce our NEW CONNECT CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE and would love to have you LIKE us! If you have a Facebook account, simply "like" us and get connected to photos from our trips, events, new trip announcements and much more! To follow us on Facebook, simply go to: https// and click the Like button at the top of the page...and get even more connected with the Connect Club!

8 PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Permit No. 214 Cedar Rapids, IA Faster. Stronger. Better th Avenue PO Box 569 Marion, IA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Kathy Leesekamp Connect Club Director Save the Date FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS I haven t been everywhere, but it s on my list! 3 Cookie Day 7 Seminar - The Gardens 16 3 Men & A Tenor 21 NOV Movie Day 29 Miracle on 34th The Fireside DEC 1 Cookie Day 4-7 Osthoff Christmas 21 Travel Show - Pacific Northwest & California A Look Ahead 2018 Tours Ireland (March 19-31) Pacific Northwest Tour (June 17-24) Canada & New England Cruise (October 4-13) Iceland (Nov 9-15) Frankenmuth Christmas Tour (December 2-6) Mystery Tours - One Day & Six Day Ladies Outing Men s Outing (Mancation) *Dates and events are subject to change. This announcement does not include all Connect Club events. Check your future newsletters for further updates.