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Summer 2014
Grandparents Trip:
Lewis & Clark
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“Almighty Fortress”
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Group Travel Makes Good Sense
There are many reasons why traveling
with the Voyagers makes perfect sense.
Together, Lois, Sara, and Debbie share
44 years of group travel experience.
That experience, along with quality
industry travel providers such as
Collette Vacations, Trips, Premier
World Discovery, and many more,
combine to make your journey unforgettable. Here are a few other reasons
to travel with the Voyagers:
Ease of travel—someone else does
all the planning: booking the hotel,
acquiring tickets, what sites to visit…
everything! A group tour provides
the ability to travel carefree, without
the everyday hassles encountered by
individual travel.
Safety—there’s security and comfort
when traveling with a group. A professional driver, an experienced guide,
and a concerned travel representative
is always nearby…just in case.
Camaraderie—it’s easy to make new
friends when traveling with people
of similar interests and backgrounds.
Often the travel experiences you share
with others make for lifelong friendships!
Affordability—group rates and special
discounts that your Voyager representative
is able to obtain are passed on to our
travelers. You would be hard pressed to
find the same values if planning your
own vacation to the same destination!
Inclusive—Gratuities, transfers, fees,
insurance, and often many of your
meals are all included in your final
group travel cost.
Make the decision now to join
the Voyagers on their next journey.
Whether a day trip, an overnight, or
an extended premium vacation….
you’ll discover the fun, ease, and
affordability of leaving the details to
us! Life is a journey…come join us!
Card Club Dates
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Food for Thought:
There’s an App for
that…
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Canadian Rockies
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Hawaiian Paradise
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China/Yangtze River
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changed or
added new
phone numbers,
or email addresses or moved
and have a new address? If
so, don’t forget to contact
the bank. Call one of the
Voyagers Coordinators or
your local branch.
Grandparents Trip (A)
Alton, IL • Thursday, July 10, 2014
A
Join us for a day above, along and on the river. Our day will
start at the Lewis and Clark Museum where we’ll see the
full-sized replica of the keel boat that carried the men on
their journey. View the confluence of the three rivers, Camp
Dubois and beyond from the top of the Confluence Tower.
Then to Grafton for lunch (on your own) at the “Big Kahuna”
and a ride on the excursion river boat “Hakuna Matata”.
Cost is for one “grandparent” and one “grandchild”.
Additional child/adult rates available.
Is There Life After Fifty? (B)
Goodfield, IL • Friday, August 22, 2014
B
C
Day trips typically depart from
these PSB&T locations:
340 W Main, Mt Zion
201 E Jackson, Virden
1001 S Durkin, Springfield
And in Decatur from
Decatur Conference Center
4191 W US Hwy 36
Overnight Mystery Trip (C)
D
Subject to change due to number
of travelers departing from each
area. You may join at any pick
up location. We will make
every effort to pick up near
you, or transport you to the
nearest departure site.
In order to secure your reservation, payment is due at the
time of sign up.
Debbie Kershaw
217-965-5496
?? • Wednesday and Thursday, September 17 and 18
We don’t want to spoil the fun so we won’t tell you where
we’re going–but it is going to be great! The trip includes
numerous stops that are sure to delight and surprise you.
Don’t miss this deadline…sign up today.
Fleas and Reindeer (D)
Gifford, IL • Saturday, September 13, 2014
E
Lois Dunbar
217-793-7420
This Conklin Barn Dinner Theatre comedy is about three
aging Baby Boomer couples who vacation together each
Labor Day weekend. The ladies have planned a weekend
at a health resort with organic food & exercise. The guys
are were looking forward to beer and pretzels. Come laugh
along as the tensions mount, and the battles begin over
health food, exercise, pizza, rock ‘n roll, tummy tucks and
the refusal to become “middle-aged”
Voyager representatives
Debbie and Lois are
busy planning their next
adventures! Join them
for a quick day trip, or
a weeklong excursion to
a faraway place. There’s
always something going
on with the Voyagers!
The Gordyville Flea Market has been active since 1988.
The 160,000 square foot heated building houses 250-500
vendors selling a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, new
and vintage items, clothing and more. See the new baby
reindeer, chuck a pumpkin and tour the farm, then enjoy
an early supper at the Hardy Reindeer Ranch. Includes
transportation, gratuity, admissions and one meal.
Shop the Shops (E)
Godfrey, IL • Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Although we’ll have stops along the way, our destination
is the shops at Josephine’s in Godfrey. Originally a part
of Monticello College the Tea Room and Gift Shops
feature unique home decor, gifts, florals and accessories.
The Monticello House features women’s fashions, shoes,
handbags, jewelry and accessories. Fred’s Shed features sale
items, close outs and mark downs. Perfect shopping for the
holidays! Lunch in the Tea Room is included.
Almighty Fortress (A)
Indianapolis, IN • Wednesday, July 30, 2014
B
A
Travel to the Beef ‘n Boards in Indianapolis, where the
familiar faces of the Church Basement Ladies are back. The
hilarious musical comedy is based on the books “Growing
up Lutheran” and “Those Lutheran Ladies” by Janet Letness
Marin and Suzann Nelson. We all can see our Mothers or
Grandmothers in ths funny and touching musical.
Is There Life After Fifty? (B)
Goodfield, IL • Friday, August 22, 2014
D
C
Three aging Baby Boomer couples vacation together each
Labor Day weekend. The ladies have planned a weekend
at a health resort with organic food and exercise. The
guys are were looking forward to beer and pretzels. Come
laugh along as the tensions mount, and the battles begin
over health food, exercise, pizza, rock ‘n roll, tummy tucks
and the refusal to become “middle-aged”. Bus leaves from
Charleston @ 4 pm, Mattoon @ 4:15 and Mt. Zion @ 5:15.
Let’s Play in Our Backyard (C)
Champaign, Gifford, IL • Friday, September 12, 2014
CARD CLUB DATES
EASTERN REGION
Enjoy lunch at Curtis Orchards and browse their country
store and bakery. Tour and hear the history of the round
barns on the U of I campus, then it’s off to the Gordyville
flea market to shop for all kinds of goodies or just sit and
people watch. Lunch is included and concessions are also
available at the flea market. Join us for an interesting day!
Overnight Mystery Trip (D)
?? • Wednesday and Thursday, September 17 and 18
Bring a friend to meet the
Voyagers! Join us at our new
location: more parking &
no stairs! VFW 1821 20th
Street–Charleston
Hand & Foot Card Club
meets the 2nd & 4th
Tuesdays of each month*
at 12:30 pm
The Pinochle & Bridge
Clubs meet the 4th Thursday
of each month* at 1 pm
*unless otherwise noted
Hand & Foot
July 8 & 22
August 12 & 26
September 9 & 23
October 14 & 28
November 25
Dec. 2 Christmas Party
We don’t want to spoil the fun so we won’t tell you where
we’re going–but it is going to be great! The trip includes
numerous stops that are sure to delight and surprise you.
Don’t miss this deadline…sign up today.
All trips depart from PSB&T, 621 W. Lincoln, Charleston
Pinochle & Bridge
July 24
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 20
Dec. 4 Christmas Party
Sara Croy
217-512-2357
Sara makes plans for the
eastern region Voyagers!
Join her for a quick day
trip, or a vacation to an
exotic location. There’s
always something going
on with the Voyagers!
Voyage
Date
Voyager
Guest
Single
Due
A Lewis & Clark
July 10 $85
$95
6/6
B Life After 50
Aug. 22
$67
$77
8/6
C Mystery
Sept. 17/18
D Fleas and Reindeer
Sept. 13
E Shop the Shops
Nov. 11
$260
$285
$ 60
8/15
$75
$85
8/15
$75
$85
10/15
Voyagers Coordinators
are going to be out and
about getting better
acquainted with all of
you. We want hear from
you and want to tell you
more about our program
Join us at a MEET &
GREET near you:
Mt. Zion
July 25 • 9-11 a.m.
Voyage
Date
Voyager
Guest
Single
Due
A Almighty Fortress
July 30 $97
$107
7/7
B Life After 50
Aug. 22
$89
$99
8/6
C Our Backyard
Sept. 12
$55
$65
8/15
C Mystery
Sept. 17/18
$260
$285
$ 60
8/15
Prairie State Bank & Trust
340 Main Street
Decatur
July 25 • 2-4:30 p.m.
Prairie State Bank & Trust
1000 Pershing Road
Jacksonville
Sept. 4 • 9-11 a.m.
Prairie State Bank & Trust
1052 W. Morton Street
PSB&T
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Charleston
Voyager Appreciation
Dinner
Sept. 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Coles County Fairground
Merchant Building
Mt. Zion
Ice Cream Social!
Sept. 19 • 2-4:30 p.m.
Prairie State Bank & Trust
340 Main Street
Deadlines, Deadlines…
Please note that our “reservations due by” reflects the requirements of our travel providers. Many venues
require 30, 60 or 90 day deposits and/or final payments. There are also minimum numbers we are required
to meet in order to avoid canceling a trip. Help your fellow travelers and SIGN UP EARLY!
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT…
July 9 • 11:30 a.m.
Decatur/Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion Public Library, 115 W. Main Street
rsvp by 7/8 by calling Justin 864-2353, Amy 872-4687
or Taylor 864-5525
July 10 • 11:30 a.m.
VFW, 1821 20th Street
Charleston
rsvp by 7/9 by calling Sara 512-2357, Lisa 348-8131
or Christina 258-8131
July 15 • 11:30 a.m.
Virden
First Baptist Church, 157 W. Jackson Street
rsvp by 7/14 by calling Debbie or Diane 965-5496,
Rhonda 627-2186 or Tabby 227-4511
July 17 • 5:30 p.m.
Springfield
PSB&T meeting facility, 2653 W. Lawrence Ave.
rsvp by 7/16 by calling Mary 793-7415 or Jackie 786-2512
August 21 • 5:30 p.m.
PSB&T, 1052 W. Morton Street
Jacksonville
rsvp by 8/20 by calling Heidi 584-1211, Jena 243-4060,
Patty or Brandon 243-8148
August 26 • 4:00 p.m.
PSB&T, 105 W. Lincoln Avenue
Lewistown
rsvp by 8/25 by calling Carla 309-547-3006
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insurance to replace the loss
of their income in the event
of their premature death
and to ensure financial
security for surviving family
members. These are certainly
important reasons, but there
are also other life insurance
considerations. A smaller
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pay for funeral and burial
expenses and offset any
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Even though the deadline to enroll in a new ACA
Compliant Plan was March 31st, anyone with a qualifying
event such as leaving an employer plan, losing coverage
through job loss, divorce or other circumstances can still
enroll in a new plan. You can enroll up to 3 months in
advance of turning 65 for a Medicare Supplement and
Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan and
you’ll be eligible on the 1st day of your birthday month.
Visit Sherri Stewart or Lesa Emmett to discuss different
life insurance options and get answers to any questions
you may have. Call them today at 348-8132 or stop in
at American Central Insurance, inside the PSB&T located
at 621 W. Lincoln Ave, Charleston
MONTANA, GLACIER NP & CANADIAN ROCKIES
August 5-13, 2014 *Passport required
call for availability
Board the ‘Empire Builder’ train as we head for Montana
and Glacier National Park! Take the 1930’s Red Jammer
Touring Car for a ride over Going-to-the Sun Highway
featuring incredible scenery as we cross the Continental
Divide. Then it’s into the Canadian Rockies and Kootenay
National Park. Banff will be our base for three nights for
further exploration of the Rockies.
Voyagers
Guests
Single Supplement
Roomette Sleeper
$2945 pp/double occupancy
$3045 pp/double occupancy
$+875
$+750 ppdo; +1500 single
$490 Deposit required to hold your reservation
ARKANSAS ART, ARCHITECTURE & THE WALTONS
reservations & final
payment due by
October 14-17, 2014
Our journey to NW Arkansas takes us to Fayetteville and
Bentonville–home of the 21c Museum Hotel and Crystal
Bridges Museum of American Art, plus Walmart/Walton
sites. The RFID technology museum tracks retail products
from manufacture to sales. Visit the home of the “blue bird
of happiness” Terra Studios, the Cooper and Thorn Chapels
by architect E. Fay Jones, a peer of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Enjoy an afternoon of exploring, shopping or gallery
hopping in the quaint town of Eureka Springs. Three
nights lodging, transportation, all admissions, 2 dinners
3 breakfasts, and 1 lunch are included.
Voyagers
$465 pp/double occupancy
Guests
$500 pp/double occupancy
Single Supplement $+ 200
reservations & final
payments due by
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View to dining bridge at dusk; photography by Timothy Hursley.
Courtesy of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas.
SUGAR & SPICE & CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS
November 13-16, 2014
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Travel to Ohio Amish country for the simpler life–enjoy
the Festival of Trees and tour the Warther Home/ Museum.
Visit America’s master carver, whose work the Smithsonian
has called “priceless works of art”. Celebrate Christmas at
Victorian House Museum, visit Broad Run Cheese and Swiss
Heritage Winery, followed by dinner in an Amish home and
a performance at the Amish Country Theatre. Visit the
Hershberger Truck Patch and Amish Bakery, and Lehman’s
General Store. Enjoy a Victorian holiday tea (lunch) at the
JE Reeve Mansion. Final evening – dinner at the Castle Club
with tour of the Millersburg Victorian Mansion. Free time
along the way to pick up Christmas gifts and sample more
baked goods and candies. Transportation, 3 nights lodging,
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners, all admissions included.
Voyagers
$625 pp/double occupancy
Guests
$700 pp/double occupancy
Single Supplement $+150
oct
8
HAWAIIAN PARADISE CRUISE
reservations & final
payment due
January 15-25, 2015
Hawaii, land of palm fringed blue lagoons, lush rainforest
and cascading waterfalls…and oh my, the beaches! See
volcanoes and rain forests, plantations and grottos. Enjoy
two nights on Oahu before boarding the Pride of America
featuring Maui, Hilo and Kona on the Big Island and the
garden island of Kauai! All transportation, fees, taxes,
gratuities, and travel insurance are included.
Inside Cabin ID
OceanView OA
Balcony Cabin BF
$4398V/4498 guest double occupancy
$4998V/5098 guest double occupancy
$5298V/5398 guest double occupancy
$550 deposit required to hold your reservation
FLAVORS OF THE SOUTH
February 22-March 1, 2015
Two nights of lively jazz and traditional bayou cuisine start in
New Orleans! Visit Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the
French Quarter, the National WWII Museum and a fun/
interactive dinner experience at the New Orleans of Cooking.
In Historic Lake Charles, design your own King Cake at
the Mardi Gras Museum. Travel the Creole Nature Trail
All American Road to the Cameron Prairie Visitor Center
& Pintail Wildlife Drive. Stop at Holly Beach for some
shelling & “beach” time. Enroute to Memphis, stop in
West Monroe, home of the Duck Dynasty program. Tour
Memphis: Graceland, Beale Street, Cotton Row, the
Lorraine Motel and The Gibson Guitar Factory. Motor
coach transportation, all admissions, gratuities, travel insurance, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners are all included.
Voyagers
$1498 pp/double occupancy
Guests
$1598 pp/double occupancy
Single Supplement $ +499
$235 deposit required to hold your reservation
reservations/deposit by
final payment due
8/4
1/14
reservations/deposit by
final payment due
10/23
1/5
CHINA HIGHLIGHTS PLUS YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
April 13-27, 2015
On this 15 day tour visit the highlights of China plus cruise
on the Yangtze River. In Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square,
the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace,
and the Great Wall. Tour Hutong by rickshaw, arriving
to participate in a family visit. A flight to Xi’an includes
the ancient City Wall, Museum of History, Small Wild
Goose Pagoda, and the world-famous Terracotta Warriors
and Horses. At Chongqing, visit the Giant Pandas, City
Square, Farmers’ Market, and Stilwell Museum. The Cruise
includes a shore excursion into Shibabaozhai, sailing thru
the Qutang, the Wu and Xiling Gorges, and a visit to the
Three Gorges Dam. Then on to see traditional and modern
Shanghai, the Old Town of Shanghai, and the Shanghai
Museum.Our last day is spent in Suzhou, known as “Venice
in the East,” “City of Gardens,” and “Capital of Silk.” Tour
includes the Garden of Master Fishnet, Silk Spinning
Factory, and boat trip on the ancient Grand Canal. All
transportation, fees, taxes, gratuities, Chinese visa and
travel insurance are included.
Voyagers
$5665 pp/double occupancy
Guests
$5765 pp/double occupancy
Single Supplement $+1296
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