July August September 2019

Betty Marthaler, Good Neighbor Club Director Dear Good Neighbor Club Members,

I think summer has finally arrived, and I hope you have been able to enjoy these beautiful days and longer evenings. I

trust also that you have found a few of our activities that you have been able to take advantage of. We had an amazing

river cruise traveling from Memphis, TN to New Orleans stopping at 8 ports and being able to enjoy the many ports of

call in late March. In spite of the high water that we witnessed, The American Queen Steamboat Company knew how to

take care of their travelers. Speaking of River Cruising, you will find an insert regarding our Columbia River Cruise

which we will experience July of 2020. If you have not had the experience of River Cruising, you will want to join us,

and if you have experienced it, you will want to go again. This trip has been scheduled as it was suggested to me by a

Good Neighbor Member, so keep in mind if you have an idea of a trip or a day outing, I welcome suggestions.

You will also find an insert for our travel show of our Yellowstone and Grand Tetons trip that we will be doing June 6th

through the 12th, 2020. My office is always open or feel free to call me with suggestions.

Good Neighbor Club Newsletter

Mystic Lake Casino—Shakopee

Wednesday’s July 10th, August 7th, and September 18th We have changed the dates that we travel to Mystic Lake to Wednesdays. In speaking with their staff, they suggested a Wednesday,

as it is their “Senior Day.” Also by checking your card, Seniors over 50 may have additional money added to your free play. Our

package includes $15 Casino Cash, plus $4.00 Meal Voucher. In addition, coupons sent to you by the casino can also be combined

with your $15 coupon or with your bus coupons.

Price: Members $35 Departure: 8:00am New London, 8:15am Spicer, 8:30am Willmar

Brainerd/Gull Lake & Nisswa

Wednesday, July 24th

This is a trip we did last year and everyone that went enjoyed it and said “Let’s do it again…” We will have the opportunity to cruise on beautiful Gull Lake and have a lunch

served on board the Destiny Boat. Their vessel is a motor yacht that was built

specifically for hosting events such as ours.

After a 2 hour cruise, including lunch on the vessel, we will travel into Nisswa to

do a little shopping or just enjoying a cup of coffee at one of their coffee shops.

We will depart Nisswa around 3:30 to arrive back home before dinner.

Price: GNC Members: $75 Prospective Members: $80

Payment is due on receipt of payment of newsletter. Departure: Willmar 7:30am, Spicer 7:45am, New London 8:00am

Only 3 spots remain open

Mystery Day Trip

Thursday, July 18th

The date is set—but I wonder where we are going? At this point, I may not even know - just kidding. I will

promise that it will NOT be as much walking as it was last year.

Hopefully a FUN day with laughs, good food, and surprises!

Price: GNC members $75.00 Prospective members $85.00

If you have sent your check—thank you! If you have not, payment due on receipt of newsletter.

Departure: Willmar 7:00am, Spicer 7:15am and New London 7:30am

Please Note: Good Neighbor Club Members who use their Good Neighbor Club Checking

Account to pay for a day trip will receive a 3% discount on the trip! This is yet another way

to say “Thank you” for having our

Good Neighbor Club Checking Account!

Thank you so much and we truly appreciate your business!

Enjoy Green Lake—Let’s Go Fishing!

Thursday, August 1st

12:00 noon lunch and boating at 1:00pm

We have once again been able to reserve the 2 pontoons for our afternoon on Green Lake.

We have one pontoon for fishing—10 maximum and one pontoon for riding around the

lake—10 maximum as well.

We will meet at the shelter and have a picnic lunch, then we will board the pontoons for our experience of fishing

and boating. There is NO charge for lunch—Reservations are needed.

Space is limited to the first 20 members.

Please call me at 320-214-3009 for your reservations.

42nd STREET

Broadway Series, Ordway Music Theater

An Ordway Original

Thursday, August 8th, 7pm

Come and hear the brand new beat. The classic tale of wide– eyed Peggy

Sawyer dreaming of tapping her way to Broadway has been reimagined for a

21st century audience. Featuring local talent, masterful dancing, and funk-jazz

orchestrations of hit songs like “We’re in the Money” and “Lullaby of

Broadway,” this all-new Ordway production will knock you off your feet.

Come and hear the brand new beat on

42nd Street!

I am trilled to report that we will be able to have dinner at the Lexington

Restaurant in St. Paul. The Lexington is more than a restaurant, it’s an

institution and has been closed for awhile and is now under new management. I know many of you will be trilled that we

will be dining there!

Price: GNC members $90 Perspective members $95

Departure time: New London 2 pm, Spicer 2:15 pm and Willmar 2:30 pm

I have been able to hold additional tickets and have a final payment date of July 11th

Lunch and Learn

“Everyone has a Golden Story—Memories and History of Little Golden Books”

Presenter: Ellen Radel

Good Neighbor Club Room—Monday, July 29th

Lunch at noon with presentation to follow

Little Golden Book have been around for almost 77 years! Entertaining young and old alike. Ellen Radel will give a

presentation about her adventure collecting these books, including memories of these delightful stories, history and the

importance of reading to children. You can share your memories about these charming books that so many of us read to

children. You will also have the opportunity to browse Little Golden Books and purchase gently used books.

Space is Limited. Please call me at 320-214-3009 for your reservation.

Fiddler on the Roof

Orpheum Theatre

Wednesday, July 31st Production 7:30pm

Tony® -winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-Winning Best

Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and

Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Block and Sheldon Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning

movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original

staging by Jerome Robbins, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation

to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

A wait list has been started because it is currently filled, but please do call to have your

name added to the “wait list”.

Price: GNC Members $75 Prospective Members $80

If payment has not been paid—please send on receipt of newsletter.

Departure: New London 2:30 Spicer 2:45 Willmar 3:00

Dinner will be Dutch treat prior to the production

The Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2019— “Opening Day”

Known as the biggest and best state fair we will once again travel to

enjoy the many new food opportunities and be able to enjoy the many

venues that the fair has to offer. Many types of “free” entertainment

will be going on at the various band shells. If you have not checked out

the new West End of the fair that is a must—be sure and put it on your

to do list the day we go.

Price: Good Neighbor Club Members $25.00 Prospective Members: $40

Payment due with Reservation.

Departure: New London 6:30 am, Spicer 6:45 am and Willmar 7:00 am

Coffee and treats will be served in route to the fair.

Your ticket to the Minnesota State Fair will be provided to you by the Good Neighbor Club as a sincere thank you for your present

and past business with Lake Region Bank and for being a Good Neighbor Club Member!

Alaska –Kenai Peninsula Adventure and 7 Night Cruise!

August 28th—September 9th, 2019

Currently this trip is filled

We will have an adventure on the Alaska Railroad—dome car during out picturesque trip to Talkeetna. We

will also have an exciting river journey on Mahay’s Jet Boats. We will be staying at the lovely Alyeska Resort

and enjoy an elegant gourmet dinner at the Seven Glaciers Restaurant.

We board our cruise on Monday, September, 2nd enjoying the Hubbard Glacier while cursing. Our ports of call include: Icy Strait

Point, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and enjoying the inside passage cruise; which is unbelievably breathtaking. Our cruise ends in

Vancouver, BC, and we disembark and for home with wonderful memories. Please call or stop in for a full brochure.

Five Presidents

Wednesday, September 25th

1:30 pm—Lunch at Michaels

Five Presidents brings us back 25 years into the Executive Board Room at the Nixon Library

on April 27th, 1994. It is the day of Richard Nixon’s funeral and an historic occasion that

brought the five living presidents, four exes and one current, together to mourn, honor and

discuss one of our history’s most controversial political figures. This is a fictional take of

what might Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton

have discussed while gathered prior to the service. Maybe some soul searching among great

men so rarely together or, would these leaders of the free world prefer banter, small talk,

jokes or petty bickering?

Author Rick Cleveland, an Emmy winning writer/producer whose credits include THE

WEST WING, MAD MAN, MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, demonstrates that he can make

government leaders engaging on stage as well. “It is partisan party, but this ex-president club is a partisan club.”

Because this is a shorter production, we will spend a little time after the show to enjoy the shops of Excelsior. There will be time for

coffee or a little shopping. Each time we travel through the city we mention how fun it would be to spend time, so I will work that

into the schedule.

Price: Good Neighbor Club Member $55 Prospective Member $65

Payment due with Reservation.

Departure time: New London 9:00 am, Spicer 9:15 am, and Willmar 9:30 am

Please Note Good Neighbor Club Members who use their Good Neighbor Club Checking Account to pay will receive a 3% discount!

Mean Girls

October 8th, 2019

Production: 7:30 pm

Mean Girls is a musical with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Neil Benjamin,

and a book by Tina Fey. It is based on the 2004 film of the same name written

by Fey, which, in turn, was inspired by the book Queen Bees and Wannabes by

Roseland Wiseman.

Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie

who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A MARVEL: dazzling and hilarious!” and USA Today writes,

“We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”

Price: GNC Members: $86 Prospective Members: $96

Payment due with Reservation.

Departure: New London 2:30 pm, Spicer 2:45 pm and Willmar 3:00 pm

12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Cruises’ Silhouette

February 22—March 6, 2020

Join us for a fabulous 12-night cruise as we explore the warmth and lush beauty

of the Southern Caribbean. Your adventure begins as we fly to Ft. Lauderdale

for a relaxing evening near the ship port for you to explore, dine and sit back.

The next morning we head to the pier to board the newly enriched Celebrity

Silhouette and set sail south to the clear blue Caribbean waters. After getting

settled in your stateroom, there’s time

for dining and exploring of the magnificent ship that will be accompanying us

on our voyage. Then let your floating hotel take you to exciting ports of call

beginning with the white sandy beaches of St. Croix, U.S.V.I. and St. Johns,

Antigua; where you can explore, snorkel and taste some delicious Caribbean

rum. Also, seek the richly colored Fort Frederick, a U.S. National Historic

Landmark, built in the 1750’s to ward off pirates! We continue on to Castries,

St. Lucia, Bridgetown, Barbados and further south to St. George’s

Grenada—one of the most picturesque ports in the Caribbean! Soak in the

sunshine and gaze at the greenery, historic towns and near perfect coastlines.

We continue to Kingstown, St. Vincent, where adventurers can hike to the top of a volcano or water lovers can enjoy

beautiful coral reefs teeming with colorful fish. Furthermore, you can take in a cricket match, admire the tropical

gardens, do a little cave exploring, or choose to lounge on volcanic black sand or cool white sand. Finally, we discover

the breathtaking beauty of Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis where you can learn about the French and English colonial

architecture and explore the many historic sites at this fascinating port. On our final two days, spend it resting and

relaxing at sea embracing the ship amenities as we finalize our voyage bringing us back to Ft. Lauderdale. Upon arrival

we disembark the ship and head to the airport full of wonderful memories of tropical paradise.

For a detailed brochure, please call or stop in, and I will be happy to mail one to you, or visit with you about this exciting cruise.

Dates to look forward to: Christmas Open House—December 13th, Good Neighbor Club Christmas and Appreciation

Dinner—December 17th, Spring Fest—Branson April 2020, The New Musical, Anastasia, Orpheum Theatre—April

2nd, Chanhassen—May 2oth, Hawaii—February 2021

Inserts Included: Travel Show: for Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons—Pacific Northwest Splendor—traveling the

Columbia and Snake River—Palm Springs, FDIC consumers news

If you did not receive one of the inserts, please call me and I will forward one to you!

Lake Region Bank 1690 1st St South Willmar, MN 56201

Betty’s direct number: (320) 214-3009 Betty’s email: bmarthaler@lakeregion.com

MAMMA MIA!

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Wednesday, October 16th, Lunch at 11:00am

Performance at 1:00pm

Because MAMMA MIA is so popular Chanhassen has decided to hold it over—We have booked out same front row

seating for the October Trip. Directed by Micheal Brindisi, Choregraphed by Tamara Kangas Erickson. Sophie is getting

married to the man of her dreams. The invitations have been sent and the dress has been picked. Her mom, Donna, is

readying the taverna for all the guests to stay. Sophie dreams of her dad walking her down the aisle but there is one

problem...she doesn’t know his name. Months before the big day, Sophie discovers Donna’s diary and learns about three

past boyfriends who may fit the bill. She sends letters to the men inviting them to return to the island but signs them as

Donna—a decision that will rock the little Greek island. On the eve of the wedding, guests begin to arrive and check in.

Among them are the three mystery men who are an unwelcomed surprise to

Donna. Everything spins out of control when relationships are tested, identities

begin to unravel, and romances are rekindled in one of Broadway’s longest-

running hit musicals, Mamma Mia!

Price: Good Neighbor Club Members: $90 Prospective Members: $95

Please Note: Payment is due September 17th

Join the Good Neighbor Club on a Palm Springs Holiday Jan 20th—Feb 1st, 2020

Vacationing in the Oasis is Priceless! The Greater Palm Springs Area is packed with so many things to do while you take a break from the winter cold and

enjoy the warm sunny January weather in Palm Springs. You will have an opportunity to go on a historical tour of the

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library that exhibits an in-depth look at Reagan’s life from early childhood to his death. You

will also have the opportunity to do the “walk of stars” through downtown Palm Springs. If you wish to hit the slots or

table games, the casino is within walking distance of our resort along with many excellent restaurants and the Ameri-

can Legion is also within walking distance of our resort.

Included Features:

Local Transfers Roundtrip Flights Deluxe MC Transportation 12 Nights Palm Mountain Resort 5 Full Breakfast and 8 Continental Breakfast 2 Lunches & 5 Dinners including show Baggage Handling at Hotel All Taxes at Hotel

Highlights:

Salton Sea and Anza Borrego State Park Street Fair—and lunch in Palm Desert Tran and Windmill Tour Reagan Library San Diego Harbor Cruise—with time for lunch Dinner Show

Palm Mountain Resort and Spa: located in the heart of Palm Springs just foot steps away from the famed Palm Canyon Drive and across from the Palm Springs Art Museum. Located within a one block radius of your hotel is the 20 top restaurants and bars in Palm Springs, quaint shops, boutiques, galleries, and casinos. Re-lax in the sun by the cool sparkling pool or pamper yourself with a soothing massage. Your guest room in-cludes complimentary in-room coffee or tea, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi and a variety of movies and sport channels.

Flights:

Delta #1309 departing Minneapolis 1/20/20 @11:15am arriving Palm Springs 1:16pm

Delta #1309 departing Palm Springs 2/1/20 @ 2:10pm arriving Minneapolis 7:39pm

For More Information Contact:

Betty Marthaler

320-214-3009

Good Neighbor Club—Lake Region Bank

1690 S. 1st Street

Willmar, MN 56201

Payments: A deposit of $500 per person is due along with reservation form to secure reservation. This trip is

limited to the first 20 travelers!

Please make checks payable to: Good Neighbor Club (this trip is payable by check only).

Cancellations: Final Payment Due November 21st : $2299.00 for double occupancy

$3,049.00 for single occupancy

$2799.00 per person, Double Occupancy $206 Insurance

$3549.00 per person, Single Occupancy $266 Insurance

Rates are per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Pre-paid checked baggage fees are not included in the cost of this program. Any fees charged by the airline for baggage must be paid by the customer directly to the airline upon check in. Please check individual airlines policy for baggage

fees. Perspective Good Neighbor Club Members add an additional $100.00 per person.

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