55 Club Newsletter

In This Issue• Moose Trax

• Oregon Explorer

• Overnight and Day Trips

• Aloha, Hawaii

• Wild Wednesdays

• Mackinaw Two Ways

• The New Hofbräuhaus St. Louis

• Shred It Days

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May - October 2017

Dear Friends,

What a great start to the year! We gathered for great lobby events and jumped right into the travel with the Anniversary Caribbean Cruise. Check out this issue; there is an array of Wild Wednesdays, day trips and overnight tours. What better way to make new friends! You don’t want to miss the chance to start checking off that bucket list. I know I am working on mine. Connie Connie Pesek - Horizon 55 Club Director • (314) 633-6075

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Wild Wednesdays See page 4 for details.

Check outTHE HORIZON CLUB WEB PAGE

at www.MidwestBankCentre.com under the “Community” link.

Join us on this exclusive tour to “track” down one of North America’s most beloved and photographed animals! This tour will go deep into northern New Hampshire in search of this amazing and elusive mammal.

Tour highlights include: • Nonstop roundtrip flights to/

from St. Louis to Boston • Northern New Hampshire

accommodations (three nights) We will be lodging in “Moose Country” along New Hampshire’s famous “Moose Alley.”

• Exclusive Moose Trax Tour See right for details.

• White Mountains Visitors Center and Museum

• Mount Washington Cog Railway • North Conway Historic Village • Moose Brook State Park and the

Moose River (with optional easy hiking tour)

• The Rocks Estate, Farm, Gardens and Education Center Enjoy a special Moose Educational program with hands-on exhibits, facts and stories of New Hampshire’s beloved moose.

Moose TraxMay 30 – June 3, 2017 (5 Days)

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EXCLUSIVE MOOSE TRAX TOUR

We join our experienced wildlife guides who know just where to

search and find moose. Our tour will be on specially designed comfortable buses that are

equipped with specific search lighting. This unique and exciting

experience is the ONLY way to safely and legally search for moose in New Hampshire.

Six meals: Three breakfasts Three dinners

Nights #1-3: Gorham, NH

Deposit: $275.00 ppTrip Cost: $1,280.00 pp DBL Singles only $270.00 additional

Oregon ExplorerColumbia River Gorge – Oregon CoastCascade Mountains – Crater Lake

June 11 – 17, 2017 (7 days)

Join Tod on this comprehensive tour of Oregon, the Northwest’s “Wonder State”!

Tour highlights include:

• Nonstop roundtrip flights to/from St. Louis to Portland • Columbia River Gorge including Multnomah Falls and Horsetail Falls • Cascade Mountains Logging History Museum at Camp 18 Lodge • Oregon marine life cruise and Newport on the Pacific

Our naturalist guides will provide a fun and exciting Oregon wildlife cruise.

• Cannon Beach coastal drive Oregon sea lion caves – see hundreds of wild sea lions!

• Tillamook Oregon Cheese Factory tour • Crater Lake National Park – Visitor Center and Lodge • Oregon’s treasured Willamette National Forest • Mount Hood Government Camp – Museum and Visitor Center • Rogue River and Cascade Gorge

Hellgate Canyon river cruise and OK Corral homestead dinner.

11 meals: Six breakfasts One lunch Four dinners

Night #1: Portland, ORNight #2: Newport, ORNights #3-4: Rogue River, ORNights #5-6: Wilsonville, OR

Deposit: $275.00 ppTrip Cost: $1,799.00 pp DBL Singles only $340.00 additional

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Day TripsCelebrate America • July 3 Kemoll’s Italian Restaurant is a beautiful St. Louis tradition. Join us for a fun evening of food, live music, stories of our country’s history and fireworks. Let’s celebrate our wonderful country! $76 pp

River Cruise • August 29Join us for a trip from the historic St. Louis levee to Grafton, IL. This day-long excursion includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, non-alcoholic drinks and entertainment. $159 pp

Solar Eclipse • August 21Where will you be during the 2017 coast-to-coast solar eclipse? The last time this happened was in 1918 and the next time after 2017 is in 2045! Travel to Union, MO, with us and enjoy a tasty lunch at the Hawthorn Inn. Then we will move on over to the Historic Robertsville State Park to watch this amazing event. Special glasses will be provided. We will end our day with a tour through Shaw Nature Reserve. $78 pp

Warm Springs Ranch • September 12Join us for a wonderful fall day of Clydesdales: Interact with Clydesdale handlers; see the Clydesdales’ harness, luxury trailer and 1903 beer wagon; take a photo with a Clydesdale; sample Budweiser beer; and visit the gift shop for the latest in Clydesdale souvenirs. $107 pp

Octoberfest • October 17Come enjoy Hermann Octoberfest! We will visit the Hermannhoff Winery and enjoy a picnic lunch from the Hermann Wurst Haus. $97 pp

Overnight TripsSouth Dakota Wonders • July 5 – 11, 2017 (7 Days)By popular request, tour the magnificent lands of South Dakota! One of the most naturally diverse states in the country serves up unbelievable scenery and attractions. Tour highlights include: • Motor coach from St. Louis to South Dakota • Nonstop air return to St. Louis from Denver • Mount Rushmore National Monument Center

and Museums • Crazy Horse Memorial Center and Museums • The scenic Black Hills and Keystone Old West Village • Big Thunder Gold Mine adventure

Guided tour into the mine to learn the rich past of “The Gold Rush” in the Black Hills!

• The Badlands National Park Tour and Visitors Center • Famous Wall Drug Store and Wall, SD • South Dakota’s iconic Corn Palace and

Al’s Western Oasis • Western Cowboy Chuckwagon Dinner and Show

19 meals: Ten breakfasts One lunch Eight dinners

Night #1: Columbus, OH Night #7: Ogunquit, MENight #2: Syracuse, NY Night #8: Sturbridge, MANight #3: Stowe, VT Night #9: Carlisle, PANights #4-6: Loon Mountain, NH Night #10: Columbus, OH

Deposit: $75.00 ppTrip Cost: $2,217.00 pp DBL Singles only $250.00 additional

Autumn in New England • October 2 – 12 (11 Days)Tour highlights include:

• Ausable Chasm • Lake Champlain scenic ferry • Stowe, VT • New England maple syrup farm tour • Apple orchard and cider mill • Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad • Café Lafayette elegant dinner train • Scenic Cog Railway • Guided tour of Boston • Scenic Loon Mountain • Three nights at the Mountain Club on Loon

11 meals: Six breakfasts Five dinners

Night #1: Council Bluffs, IANight #2: Chamberlain, SD

Deposit: $275.00 ppTrip Cost: $1,387.00 pp DBL Singles only $100.00 additional

Nights #3-5: Rapid City, SDNight #6: Denver, CO (flight home day 7)

The Little States • September 18 – 26 (9 Days)It’s time to think small! Come join us on a new adventure through some of our littlest states.

$2,299 pp DBL ($75 deposit)Tour highlights include:

• Poconos Mountains • Rhode Island mansions • West Point and the

Hudson River Valley

• Wildwoods, NJ • Wilmington, DE • Amish country

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WILDWEDNESDAYS

Future Wild Wednesday dates will be announced. Watch your email, our website and bank lobbies for more details. Don’t have your email address on file with us? See one of our team members, and we’ll add it for you.

Reservations are appreciated. Please call (314) 544-8500.

All aboard the STAR PRINCESS! This 15-day/14-night cruise tours the four beautiful Hawaiian islands: Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai and Maui. Trip includes a non-stop flight from St. Louis to LAX and back. Cruise tour package includes all taxes, port charges, onboard meals, booking fees, operation, and a Directions tour director throughout the cruise.

Aloha, HawaiiOctober 25 – November 9 (15 Days)

Deposit: $675.00 ppTrip Cost: $3,499.00 pp DBL Singles $350.00 additional

Priced based on inside luxury cabins (outside and verandah cabins are available)

We Our Single Travelers

ENJOY TRAVEL ON ANY TOUR/TRIP: Day Trips no extra charge* *up to 3 days: same price as a double

(no extra supplement)

4 to 7 days: ONLY $100 supplement 8 to 11 days: ONLY $250 supplement 12 to 15 days: ONLY $350 supplement (Some exclusions, please contact Connie Pesek)

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE

Contact Connie Pesek for more information

MemoriesSnapshots from our recent adventures!

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Tour highlights include: • Ferry cruise to Mackinac Island across

Lake Huron • Two nights on Mackinac Island at the Grand

Hotel and all breakfasts and dinners in the luxurious grand main dining room

• Carriage tour of Mackinac Village and the island (optional charge)

• Enjoy a bicycle ride around the island, shop the village, take in Fort Mackinac, relax with a book on the porch or take a dip in Esther Williams Grand Hotel pool

• Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum

Tour highlights include: • Two nights in Mackinaw City overlooking Lake Huron

and Mackinac straights • Ferry cruise to Mackinac Island across Lake Huron

Spend an entire day on the island your way! Enjoy a bicycle ride around the island, shop the village, take in Fort Mackinac or…

• Carriage tour of Mackinac Village and the island (optional charge)

• Relax your evenings away on your balcony or stroll on the private hotel beach

• Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum

The Grand Hotel August 7 – 11, 2017 (5 Days)

Mackinaw Beach and Bay All Suites Resort August 7 – 11, 2017 (5 Days)

Mackinaw Two Ways:It’s your choice with two options – stay at the Grand Hotel or stay at the beach!

Eight meals: Four breakfasts Four dinners

Night #1: Holland, MINights #2-3: Mackinac Island

Grand HotelNight #4: Grand Rapids, MI

Deposit: $100.00 ppTrip Cost: $1,497.00 pp DBL Due to Grand Hotel pricing, single supplement is $475.00

Seven meals: Four breakfasts Three dinners

Night #1: Holland, MINights #2-3: Mackinaw City Beach and Bay SuitesNight #4: Grand Rapids, MI

Deposit: $100.00 ppTrip Cost: $1,199.00 pp DBL Singles just $100.00 additional

Name: Guest:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone:

No. of reservations you require for double ($1,799.00 pp)

No. of reservations you require for single ($2,139.00 pp)

$ Total I have enclosed a deposit check payable to Directions for $ ($275.00 per reservation)

Pick-up places and times will be sent out two weeks prior to the event.6

Be sure to fill out the reservation form for each trip you wish to attend, and mail or drop them off at your local branch by the date due! Please make checks payable to Directions. Send the completed form(s) to: Horizon 55 Club, c/o Midwest BankCentre, 2191 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.

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THE NEW HOFBRÄUHAUS ST. LOUIS: Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The largest Hofbräuhaus in North America is opening right here in St. Louis! This newly built, 6,000-square-foot attraction (based on the original Munich, Germany, Hofbräuhaus) features a kitchen and staff capable of preparing and serving top-notch authentic German meals to over 1,000 people at a time! The Hofbräuhaus will offer a full range of quality beverages brewed by a world-renown German brewmaster. Later, enjoy a peaceful drive through Our Lady of the Snows park and gift shop.

$77.00 pp

Shred it!2017 Shred Schedule Date / Time

Hazelwood 700 McDonnell BoulevardSt. Louis, MO 63042

March 4 9 am - Noon

Arnold 1950 Richardson RoadArnold, MO 63010

April 229 am - Noon

North Broadway 3529 North BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63147

April 2910 am - Noon

Bevo 4914 Gravois Road St. Louis, MO 63116

May 69 am - Noon

Lemay 2191 Lemay Ferry RoadSt. Louis, MO 63125

May 209 am - Noon

Lindenwood1820 1st Capitol DriveSt. Charles, MO 63301

June 39 am - Noon

South Broadway 7201 S. BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63111

June 1710 am - Noon

Crystal City 300 South Truman BoulevardCrystal City, MO 63019

July 229 am - Noon

Pagedale 6810 Page AvenuePagedale, MO 63133

September 239 am - Noon

Lemay 2191 Lemay Ferry RoadSt. Louis, MO 63125

October 149 am - Noon

Friendly Temple 5501 Dr. Martin Luther King DriveSt. Louis, MO 63112

October 2810 am - Noon

WingHaven 2299 Technology DriveO'Fallon, MO 63368

November 410 am - Noon

Bring your old documents for safe and free shredding at any of the following Midwest BankCentre locations throughout the year.

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South Dakota Wonders No. of reservations you require Total $ The Little States No. of reservations you require Total $ Autumn in New England No. of reservations you require Total $

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Name: Guest:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone:

No. of reservations you require for double ($3,499.00 pp)

No. of reservations you require for single ($3,849.00 pp)

$ Total I have enclosed a deposit check payable to Directions for $ ($675.00 per reservation)

Pick-up places and times will be sent out two weeks prior to the event.

Name: Guest:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone:

No. of reservations you require for double ($1,497.00 pp)

No. of reservations you require for single ($1,972.00 pp)

$ Total I have enclosed a deposit check payable to Directions for $ ($100.00 per reservation)

Pick-up places and times will be sent out two weeks prior to the event.

Name: Guest:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone:

No. of reservations you require for double ($1,199.00 pp)

No. of reservations you require for single ($1,299.00 pp)

$ Total I have enclosed a deposit check payable to Directions for $ ($100.00 per reservation)

Pick-up places and times will be sent out two weeks prior to the event.