April May June 2018

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

As I am planning our upcoming activities, I cannot help but think back 25 years ago when we were just

introducing our Good Neighbor Club. There have been many new friendships formed during these years as

we have traveled to many places in the United States and Internationally. I have had the good forune of

sharing many good memories with you, my Good Neighbor Club Members, and I will try hard to continue to

plan trips that will be of interest to you. My door is always open and if you have a suggestion of a trip you

wish me to explore, please stop in, and I will do my best to make it happen. I have had requests to do an

Africa trip and am now in the process of planning one, so please, watch your mail for a travel show.

Presently our Imperial Splendors, including Oberammergau booked for 2020 has 32 people traveling, and I

have started a wait list. If you have an interest in this trip, which happens only once every 10 years, please

call and I will send you the information as sometimes space will open up.

Good Neighbor Club Newsletter

Mystic Lake Casino—Shakopee

Thursdays May 17th, June 28th, and July 26th Join your friends as we travel to Mystic Lake for a fun day! 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 $30

Departure: 8:00 a.m. New London, 8:15 a.m. Spicer, 8:30 a.m. Willmar

Spicer Cinema 4 / Spicer, MN

Wednesday May 16th

Movie schedule for Fall will be in the next newsletter

Doors open at 12:00 p.m. ~ Movie Time: 12:30 p.m.

We invite our GNC Members to enjoy a current running movie while you also enjoy pop and popcorn. Please

note, this event is for GNC Members only. If you have friends or family that wish to join us, please have

them see me or a Personal Banker in either of our 3 locations, and we would be happy to discuss with them

the various ways to join our Club. Our free movies are one of the many ways we say Thank You for being a

Customer of Lake Region Bank and a member of our Good Neighbor Club. Our door prize is up to $110.

Gerten’s—Inver Grove Heights

Tuesday, May 8th

Our much anticipated annual trip for our plant shopping is soon ap-

proaching—and after we load up our bus with fresh plants (and yes, a

little work when we get home), we will be off to the Eden Prairie Cen-

ter for a little time to shop and have lunch. Cindy from Gerten’s will

meet us and give everyone a coupon for $5.00 off an order of $25.00 as

a ‘Thank You’ for shopping at Gerten’s.

Price: Members $30.00 Prospective Members $35.00

Departure: New London 7:30 Spicer 7:45 Willmar 8:00

From Ava to Eternity—The Life and Music of Frank Sinatra

SideKick Theatre—The Ives Auditorium

Thursday, May 10th Lunch at 11:30 (included) Performance at 1:00 pm

We know the voice, but we never bothered getting to the know the man. To do that, we have to start at the

beginning...In this full-length dramatic musical, Francis Albert Sinatra is just another kid from Hoboken who wants to

make it big and become a star. Watch as he finds out just how rough a path lies ahead of him. Experience his

professional rise and fall from grace, his tempestuous romance with Ava Gardner, and his triumphant Oscar-winning

career turnaround in ‘from Here to Eternity’ in this brand-new production from the creator of the acclaimed jukebox

musical, ‘Unsung’. Accompanied by the sounds of an on-stage orchestra, and featuring hits including “I’ve Got the

World On A String”, and “New York, New York, this story will illuminate the complex psyce behind the piercing blue

eyes and unforgettable voice of Frank Sinatra.

GNC Members: $75 Prospective Members: $80 Payment Due April 30th

Includes motor coach transportation, lunch, and performance

Departure: New London 8:15 Spicer 8:30 Willmar 8:45

Newsies

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Wednesday, May 30th Lunch at 11:00 Performance at 1:00 pm

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage

from the popular Disney film. Based on the 1899 true store of a courageous group of scrappy newsboys who become

unlikely heroes when they rally forces to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon, NEWSIES features a book by

Harvey Fierstein, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and music by legendary composer Alan Menken. With its rousing score,

rollicking choreography, and defy-all-odds inspirational story, Disney’s NEWSIES will have you cheering!

GNC Members: $85 Prospective Members: $90 Payment Due May 11th

Includes motor coach transportation, lunch, and performance

Departure: New London 8:15 Spicer 8:30 Willmar 8:45

Chicago—Broadway’s razzle, dazzle smash

Orpheum Theatre

Tuesday, June 5th Performance at 7:30 pm There has never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle, dazzle smash. This triumphant hit

musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and now

the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history. CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great:

a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all the jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing

dancing you’ve ever seen. It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from

Sao Paulo to South Africa, and now it is coming to you! Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, seen

the award winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to

recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.

Good Neighbor Club Members: $75 Prospective Members: $80

Please Note, Payment Date is April 16th Dinner will be Dutch treat

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

Filled- back up list only

Guys and Dolls

Old Log Theatre

Wednesday, June 13th Production at 1:30, Lunch will be dutch treat at Major’s

Frank Loesser’s celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of

Broadway is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Set in a mythical

New York City, Guys and Dolls tells the tale of one Nathan Detroit—a guys who needs

a venue for his “permanently established floating craps game.” Nathan’s best venue

falls through and he needs money to underwrite an alternative option. He turns to Sky

Masterson, a high roller who will bet on anything if the stakes are high enough.

Desperate for a sure thing, Nathan bests Sky he can’t get a date with Sarah Brown, the

earnest proprietor of the Save-a-Soul mission. Things don’t go as planned, and along

the way you are treated to some of the most memorable Broadway tunes including Lucky be a Lady, Sit Down You’re

Rockin’ the Boat, Sue Me, A Bushel and a Peck.

GNC Members: $55 Prospective Members $60 Payment Due May 29th

Departure: New London 9:00 Spicer 9:15 Willmar 9:30

Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox

Twins Stadium

Thursday, June 21st 12:10 pm Game Time

Join your fellow Good Neighbor Club members as we travel to watch them

play the Boston White Sox. I have again reserved seats in the infield box

and the Deck. When calling, please advise which category you would like

me to reserve for you.

Infield Box: $78 The Deck: $58

Prospective members please add $5.00 Payment Due May 31st

Departure: New London 8:30 Spicer 8:45 Willmar 9:00

Love Never Dies—The Phantom Returns

Orpheum Theatre

Tuesday, June 26th 7:30 Production

The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom

has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak show

of Coney Island. In this new, electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to

soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protégée, Christine Daae.

Now one of the world’s finest sopranos, Christine accepts an invitation to travel from Paris to New

York to perform at a renowned opera house. Christine’s marriage to Raoul is suffering at the hands of

his drinking and gambling and they desperately need the financial rewards that America can give them.

In a final bid to win back Christine’s love, the Phantom lures her, Raoul, and their young son Gustave,

from Manhattan to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island.

GNC Members: $60 Prospective Members: $65 Payment Due May 15th

Dinner will be Dutch treat prior to production.

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

Beehive

Old Log Theatre

Wednesday, July 18th 1:30 Production

“Beehive” is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My

Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Preacher Man”, and “Me and Bobby

McGee”. Beehive nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios, and

flower power. Told from the perspective of six women who came of age in this

enigmatic decade, these ladies look back on a host of issues ranging from their first

Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation. All accomplished by a vast array

of the most celebrated and memorable songs of the year. This re-imagining of a

powerful woman’s musical will speak to the awakening of the female movement started in the 60’s and ignited

thankfully today in 2018 realization.

Price: GNC Members: $55 Prospective Members: $60 Payment Due June 25th

Dinner will be Dutch treat prior to production at “Major’s”

Departure: New London 9:00 Spicer 9:15 Willmar 9:30

Brainerd/Gull Lake & Nisswa

Tuesday, July 24th

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 Due June 29th

Departure: Willmar 7:30AM Spicer 7:45 New London 8:00

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

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

Upcoming Trips:

Mystery Day Trip—end of summer Beautiful—Carole King music at the Orpheum October 23rd

Holiday Inn—Chanhassen October 31st Branson Country Christmas—Paramount Theatre November 7th

Inserts Included:

Door County, Branson MO, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Spain & Canary Islands

Canterbury Park

Thursday, August 2nd Post Time 6:30

Canterbury Park is a premier horse racing track in Shakopee, which runs Thoroughbred

and Quarter Horses—I have reserved tables where you may order dinner. Two

reserved tables will NOT require steps and 3 tables that will. For those of you who

have gone with me in prior years, the tables are in the same general area. Further

details to be included in the July Newsletter.

Price: GNC Members: $35 Prospective Members: $40

Price includes table seating, admission, and racing books

Radio Gals

S. Ives Auditorium—Bloomington

Thursday, October 18th Lunch served at 11:30 Production at 1:00

Set in the 1920’s when radio ruled the airwaves and small stations thrived, Radio Gals is a charming musical about

Hazel Hunt from Cedar Ridge, Arkansas, who broadcasts from her front parlor with her “all-girl” orchestra “The

Hazelnuts”, as radio WGAL. What comes over the local airwaves is an array of hilarious toe-

tapping songs. However, Hazel’s broadcasts are not always so local due to her habit of

impinging on other frequencies, like NBC’s, attracting the attention of a federal radio

inspector who’s intent on shutting down WGAL. It turns out though, he has a fine tenor

voice, plays a mean accordion, and quickly becomes enchanted by the Hazelnuts. From the

creators of Pump Boys and Dinettes.

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

Includes Motor Coach transportation, lunch, and performance

Antebellum South

March 24th—April 2nd, 2019

The Good Neighbor Club along with fellow Midwest Bank Club directors is sponsoring an American Queen Steamboat

holiday departing from Memphis, TN and cruising to New Orleans, LA.

Join us and explore the land of bawdy blues and Southern belles on this journey

which showcases the history and beauty of the Lower Mississippi River in the

springtime. From Memphis to New Orleans, the river rolls slowly and expansively,

smooth as a southern drawl. The woodlands and bayous along the shore create

dramatic landscapes that are virtually unchanged since the days of the French fur

traders. We will overnight in Memphis with a BBQ and live musical entertainment

at Alfred’s on Beale. While in Memphis, we will have an entertaining tour of the

city including a tour of Graceland. Our port stops include:

Vicksburg, MS Natches, MS Baton Rough LA St. Francisville, LA Nottoway, LA

Lastly, New Orleans, LA, where we will disembark our riverboat and enjoy a city tour and spend the night at the Astor

Crowne Plaza. We will bid “Ai revior” to New Orleans and head to the airport for our flight home.

Please call myself at 320-214-3009 or Pam at 320-235-5900, and we will send you further information or be able to

answer any questions you may have.

Branson Christmas Holiday

November 11th – November 15th, 2018

Our Good Neighbor Club Member will once again be able to travel to Branson and

enjoy 6 Holiday Shows. While there, we will have the opportunity to stay at the

Chateau on the Lake, which is Branson’s only AAA Four Diamond Resort, known as

‘Castle in the Ozarks’.

Our 4 Night – 5 Day Holiday Package includes:

1 night lodging at Harrah’s Casino in Kansas City

2 nights lodging at the Chateau on the Lake

1 night lodging at the Drury Inn Airport Hotel

6 shows are included:

1. The Showboat Branson Belle including the Dinner Cruise

2. The Shoji Tabuchi Christmas Show

3. Clay Cooper’s Country Express Show

4. Daniel O-Donnell along with Mary Duff

5. The Haygoods Christmas Show

6. Brett Family Christmas Show

9 Meals are also included:

4 Included Breakfasts

1 Included Lunch

4 Included Dinners

Member Price: $899.00 Prospective Members: $925.00

Deposit of $200 due with reservations

Final Payment due November 1st

Chateau on the Lake, Branson MO

Door County, Wisconsin September 11th – September 14th, 2018

Our details are now finalized, and I am looking forward to enjoying this Door County experience with

you, my Good Neighbor Club Members. Our tour will focus on the cultural and natural history of Door

County. Our Professional step-on guide will be with us the 2 full days we are in Door County.

Highlights included in our Door County Experience:

Baileys Harbor Range Lights Tour

Ferry ride across the waters of “Death’s Door” to Washington Island, while there we

will visit a lavender farm, School House Beach, Fishing Museum, and Stave Church.

Drive through Peninsula County Park

Boynton Chapel Tour

A visit to the Seaquist Orchards and farm market for a guided ride through the

orchard and market visit

Wine tasting (a must in Door County!)

Shopping at Fish Creek

Tour includes:

Motor Coach Transportation

3 Nights Lodging at Newport Resort in Egg Harbor

3 Continental Breakfasts

2 Lunches (Washington Island & Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant)

3 Dinners, including an authentic Door County Fish Boil

Price:

$779 Double $979 Single

Prospective Members add $25

$100 deposit due with reservation; Final Payment due August 13th