Dear Members,In Honor of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday, May 27th.

MAY 10th - 12th and MAY 17th - 19thBorderline Players Present “All Together Now”We are sponsoring “All Together Now” May 10th through May 12th and May 17th through May 19th at the Haskell Opera House (93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line, VT or 1 Church Street, Stanstead, Quebec). “All Together Now – The Possibly True Story of a Thing That Almost Hap-pened” is an original play by border humorist Ross Murray. It’s Labor Day, 1973. In Holland, Vermont, a rock festival is set to begin, while at the Haskell Free Library rumors be-gin to fly that the former Fab Four will be meeting there. But when a mysterious stranger and confused American tour-ists turn things upside down at the world’s only international library, soon no one knows whether they’re coming or going.

We are pleased to offer reduced priced tickets to Community Circle members and you must be a member to receive this spe-cial price. PLEASE NOTE: you may get ONE ticket per member for each performance. If you do not have a membership card, please stop in at any one of our branches/offices and we will gladly give you one.• Reserve your seat by sending an email to Borderlineplayers@

outlook.com, or via online at borderlineplayers.org. If you do not have Internet access, you may also show up at the door. It is recommended to arrive early.

• Present your membership card when you pick up your ticket for $7.00 at the door on the day/night of the performance.

Show Times for “All Together Now”• Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.• Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE – MAY 18th, 2019

MAY 18th, 2019Dandelion RunCommunity National Bank is the Major Underwriter of the 2019 Dandelion Run and Walk once again! We are putting together our Community Circle team to help celebrate spring in the NEK and to support a very worthy cause. A portion of each registration will be donated to Umbrella, an advocacy group that provides support to victims and families affected by domestic violence.

Enjoy live performances of bluegrass music before, during and after the event, as well as a delicious picnic lunch. All partic-ipants that register by May 1st will also receive a Dandelion Run T-shirt. The Community Circle Team will be walking the 1, 2 or 4-mile course which starts at the Derby Beach House and continues up through Route 111 (the eastbound lane will be closed to traffic for runners and walkers).• Thosewalkingthe1-milecoursewillturnaroundatthefirstfiddler,justbeforetheintersectionofRoute111andBatesHillRoadandheadbacktotheDerbyBeachHouse.

• The 2-mile course walkers will continue past the first fid-dler, down Route 111 and turn around at Dumas Road stationtoheadbacktotheDerbyBeachHouse.

• Theteammembersdoingthe4-mileroutewillcontinuedownDumasRoadtotheHaywardHollowRoadStationwheretheband Reckless Breakfast will be playing, and then head back totheDerbyBeachHouse.

When returning to the Derby Beach house, enjoy a picnic lunch and more music – a great way to enjoy a spring day.

The event starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Derby Beach House located at 220, 4-H Road in Derby, VT. The registration fee for Community Circles members is $15.00 and must register by May 1st, to ensure T-shirt is ordered. The

registration fee for children under the age of 19 is $15.00. Please give us a call at 802-334-7915 to register for this event.

Vermont’s Community Bank

JUNE 11th – 14th, 2019Niagara Falls Tour – SOLD OUTThis tour requires you have a passport, a passport card or en-hanced license. We will leave the Community National Bank in Derby at 7:00 a.m. on June 11th. We expect to arrive back in Derby on the 14th approximately 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 30th, 2019Champagne Brunch Cruise on Lake Champlain aboard the Spirit of Ethan AllenRelax and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains of Vermont and the New York Adirondacks. Have your champagne in hand and choose the following delec-table items on their Brunch Buffet:• Grandpa’sBlueberryBuckle…

decadent and moist with plumpblueberries and crumb topping

• CornedBeefHash• SpiritScrambledEggs• EthanAllen’sFavoriteWaffle• ChefCarvedSmokehouseHamAlso included are desserts, juices, Speeder and Earl’s coffee, hottea and hot chocolate. After the brunch cruise, we will stop inWaterbury to visit Lake Champlain Chocolates, Cabot Farmer’sStore and Cold Hollow Cider Mill. (Continued in next column.)

• QuicheDuJour• BrunchPotatoGratin• FruitSalad• VermontMaple

Sausage• Chef’sSpecials

The price for this excursion is $95.00 per person, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation and brunch cruise. Please give us a call at 334 -7915 or your Community Circle representative to reserve your spot. Payment is due May 31st. We will plan to leave the Community National Bank parking lot in Derby at 9:00 a.m. and expect to arrive back in Derby around 6:30 p.m.

JULY 21st, 2019Fort Ticonderoga Battle Reenactment: Montcalm’s CrossExperience the fog of war and smoky haze of battle as the French and British armies maneuver across Fort Ticond-eroga’s historic landscape in an intense battle re-enactment. Witness how the British amassed the largest army in North America to date, yet was stunningly defeated by a French army a quarter of its size.

Highlighted programming:• MeettheBritishandProvincialsoldierswhogavetheir

utmost to drive the French from the rocky peninsulaandfortressofCarillon,laternamedFortTiconderoga.

• TourtheCarillonBattlefieldanddiscoverhowthisbattlefield preserves boththe memory and remainsof the battle.

• FollowthedrummersoftheFrenchArmyastheyprovide musical escorts.

• JoinFortTiconderoga’sex-pert staff for detailed presentations and historic trades.

• ExplorethebreathtakingKing’sGardenduringfeaturednarrated tours.

Upon arrival, historical introductions will be given by their expert museum staff and provide the opportunity for you to engage in an in-depth description of Fort Ticonderoga and its epic story.

The price for this excursion is $89.00 per person, which in-cludes deluxe motor coach transportation and admission. Please give us a call at 334-7915 or your Community Circle representative to reserve your spot. We will leave the Com-munity National Bank parking lot at 7:00 a.m. on July 21st and return around 9:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. Payment is due June 20th.

AUGUST 1st, 2019 Castle in the Clouds – Moultonborough, NHCastle in the Clouds is the ideal location for an exciting excur-sion. First you will board a trolley and receive a short orienta-tion. Then enjoy a self-guided tour of the beautiful Lucknow estate, the exquisite mansion and surrounding grounds. After the tour, you may board the trolley at your leisure to visit the gift shop, carriage house and exhibit gallery.

Lunch will be on your own at either the Carriage House Restau-rant or the Cones in the Clouds. The Carriage House Restaurant is located on a unique mountain top setting with awesome pan-oramic vistas that will provide you a dining experience unlike any other! Few other restaurants in the Lake Region offer the view comparable to those you’ll find from their Terrace. And if the weather isn’t ideal for outdoor seating, rest assured – they have tables inside as well. The interior of the building has re-mained relatively untouched and you may dine indoors, in what were once the original horse stalls. This bistro style Café offers options ranging from soup and salads to sandwiches and full entrées, with several vegetarian options as well as items that can be made gluten free. They have received rave reviews for every-thing from their grilled cheese to their lobster roll.

If you’re not quite looking for a full meal, you may stop by Cones in the Clouds by Shannon Pond. They serve Gifford’s Ice Cream, bottled beverages, snacks and light lunch items such as hot dogs and wraps.

For nature lovers, there are hiking trails to ponds, meadows and brooks and also stables for horse backing riding. For more in-formation, visit their website at www.castleintheclouds.org. This site will be helpful in planning your day.

The price for this unique excursion is $79.00 per person, which includes deluxe motor coach transportation and admission. Please give us a call at 334-7915 or call your Community Cir-cle representative to reserve your spot. Payment is due July 5th. We will plan to leave the Community National Bank parking lot in Derby at 7:00 a.m. and expect to arrive back in Derby approximately 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 22nd, 2019 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Andrew Bessette from Collette Vacations Joins Us to Present “ALASKA” a Land/Cruise Tour for 2020The travel presentation will be held at the Eastside Restau-rant in Newport from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please give us a call at 334-7915 to reserve your spot for this presentation. Final pricing and detailed itineraries will be available at the presentation. ALL ARE WELCOME! Please note: passports are required for this trip.

SAVE THE DATE – AUGUST 24th, 2019The Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, NH – “SISTER ACT”

More details to follow in our next newsletter.

SEPTEMBER 12th-16th, 2019Nashville Getaway – SOLD OUTGive us a call if you would like a detailed itinerary, or to be placed on the waitlist for this trip.

Pricing for this trip will be $2,569.00 per person double occupancy, $3,019.00 single, and $2,469.00 triple. A deposit of $300.00 per person (which includes travel and trip interruption protection) is due upon reservation. Final payment is due no later than July 1st, 2019.

Join us at the Movies!

We serve complimentary coffee and pastries from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Then at9:30 a.m., you can see the

movie of your choice – on us!Adult guests are welcome.

May 14th, 2019

STAR THEATREEastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury

For movie listings: Website – stjaytheatre.com

or phone 802-748-9511.

May 29th, 2019

CITY CINEMAWaterfront Plaza, Newport

For movie listings: Website – citycinemanewport.com

or phone 802-334-2610.

WALKABILITY CHART:Our travel activities are rated by “walkability” according to the sneaker chart below – from very easy (one sneaker) to strenu-ous physical activity (four sneakers).

Very Easy – with little incline.

Moderate – ability to walk at a moderate pace.

Slightly Strenuous – ability to walk quickly for up to 30 minutes.

Strenuous Activity – ability to move quickly over uneven terrain for longer periods of time.

Trip and Event Cancellation Policy

If a cancellation is necessary, every effort will be made to provide either a partial or full refund. However, we cannot guarantee a full refund. There may be times when refunds will not be possible due to ticket purchases, meal number

guarantees, etc., but you can count on us to always do our best for you!

Motor Coach Departure Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure tour.

YOUR COMMUNITY CIRCLE REPRESENTATIVESThe following representatives are available to help with any questions you might have about Community Circle’s membership and benefits. Please don’t hesitate to give them a call or stop by to visit.Kristin Hayes Barre, 476-6565Sarah Stevens Barton, 525-3524Sheila Gleason Derby Line, 873-3101Heather Elwood Enosburg Falls, 933-8500

Debby Monfette Island Pond, 723-4356Lori Leonard Lyndonville 626-1200Lorilee Drown Montpelier, 223-0598 Billie Jo Wescom Morrisville, 888-4633

Robin Coulter Newport, 334-7915Sarah Bedor St. Johnsbury 748-3605Julie Marquis Troy, 744-2287

Linda Cloutier, CBCD Community Circle Director 4811 U.S. Route 5, Newport, VT 05855 334-7915 (office)334-6839 (home)Julie Mossa Community Circle Assistant 334-7915 (office)766-2233 (home)

PEER GROUP MEMBER

Providing members with a unique blend of social, travel and financial benefits.

Linda Cloutier, CBCD Community Circle Director

Health PolicyThe following is a section from our Travel Policy:“Community Circle requires that traveling members or non-member guests requiring personal assistance due to health, mental condition, or physical infirmity be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing that assistance for the duration of the trip. Neither CNB, the Community Circle Director, nor any bank employee, affiliate, or vendor may assist with medications or physically lift persons onto transportation vehicles.”If you no longer have a copy of our Travel Policy and would like us to send you one, please let us know. You may also view our policy online at communitynationalbank.com.

Julie M ossa Commu nity Circle Assistant