AmeriClub May_June 2018

May/June 2018

Incredible Iceland August 28-September 5 See pages 18-19

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Hello Everyone, I hope this journal is delivered and read on a beauti- ful sunny May day. I enjoy this time of year so very much. I do happen to pride myself

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May 11 Neverly Brothers/The Grand May 24 Spain & Canary Islands Travel Preview (p.22) May 27-June 9 Heart of Alaska (p.17) June 24 Mamma Mia! /The Grand (p.6) July 15 Sister Act/ Five Flags (p.6) July 18 Celebration Belle Classic Oldies (p.7) Aug 1 Mamma Mia! /Circa ‘21 (p.11) Aug 10 Reba McEntire/IA State Fair (p.5) Aug 24 Port of Dubuque Adventure (p.7) Aug 28-Sept 5 Iceland (p.18-19) Sept 8 At The Hop– Paul Hemmer Swing Orchestra/Bell Tower (p.8) Sept 13 Gourmet Gallivant/Hotel Kirkwood (p.12) Sept 17-20 Fall Mystery Trip (p.16) Sept 26 Grease /Fireside (p.13) Oct 9 Celebration Belle Day Long Fall Cruise (p.9) Oct 21 Farce of Habit /Bell Tower (p.9) Oct 25 TransWorld Jewelry, Fashion, and Accessories Show/Rosemont, IL (p.14) Nov 14 Elf the Musical /Fireside (p.15) Nov 26-30 Branson (p.20-21) Dec 6 Snowbiz with the Mistletones (p.10) Dec 9 A Christmas Survival Guide /Bell Tower (p.10)

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with some expert grass cutting ability and it usually is at this very time that my talents shine. I almost consider grass cutting an addi- tional part time job because I seem to have to cut every other day. The combination of sun, rain, and good fertilizer are pretty amazing. I have [been] in my new position as your club director for a few months now and I think we should get to know one another a little better. I mentioned to you before that I have lived in Dubuque my entire life and have worked in banking for the past 30 years. My favorite part of banking has always been to make a positive difference in someone’s life. In my past it may have been finding a good Certificate of Deposit or Savings interest rate and reaching out to my clients. Some- times a loan special came around and I was able to consolidate debt and reduce interest rates and monthly payments. The Reward Checking and Reward Savings accounts speak for themselves. I also provided life insurance which I found very satisfying. I unfortunately know the benefits first hand. My husband died very suddenly just a few years ago. I can’t even imagine how much more difficult it would have been if I had to sell our family home or not be able to manage financially. It’s a tough subject but so important. Today my goal to make a positive difference has stayed on course, but I’m doing it in a much different way. Now I get to see

how my role in helping people earn or save more money has paid off. Your hard work and dedication to your goals now provide you the opportunity to do what you enjoy. I get to be a part of the adventures you take. When I plan a trip or purchase tickets to fun events I do so with you in mind. I love seeing you laugh at a comedy. I love seeing you share memories with fellow members and guests. I love being part of your life. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so. I came back from my travel conference with many great ideas and a long wish list of destinations. Stay tuned as I give you a sneak peak for 2019 and 2020.

Contents Notes From Connie...................................3 Bulletin Board...........................................4 Dyersville/Farley Event...........................5 Local Events........................................6-10 One-Day Ventures...........................11-15 Mystery Trip............................................16 Heart of Alaska.....................................17 Incredible Iceland............................18-19 Branson..............................................20-21 Spain & Canary Islands.........................22 Missing Word Contest...........................23

Make today great!

Calendar 2019 Jan 22-Feb 3 Spain & Canary Islands (p.22)

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Worth Thinking About “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience it to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Reservations and Information Connie Francis at 563.589.0804 Erin Schumacher at 563.582.1841, ext. 7374

Reba McEntire Friday, August 10, 2018 I owa State Fair, Des Moines, IA

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A meriClub has fantastic grand- stand seats in rows one through four to see Reba. Her epic career has achieved a rare pinnacle with 35 number one singles, over 56 million albums sold worldwide and produced notable hits including “Back to God,” “Is There Life Out There,” “Consider Me Gone,” and “Fancy.” Reba has also be- come a household name with her six-season number one sitcom, film, theater, and retail. Join us for this fun-filled motor coach trip! Departure from Dubuque will be around 9:00 a.m., with passenger pickups in Farley and Dyersville. An hour-long stop will be made around 1:00 p.m. in Williams- burg, IA, at Tanger Outlets for lunch or shopping. We arrive at the Iowa State Fair at 3:00 p.m. and have time to enjoy “some- thing” on a stick, see the butter cow, and view the 4H booths. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. with the opening act, and Reba McEntire performs at 9:15 p.m. The concert concludes at 11:00 p.m., and the expected arrival home is between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m. For more information or to register contact Sheila or Tanya in Dyersville at 563.875.2491, Kristie or Gayle in Farley at 563.744.3380, or Erin Schumacher in Dubuque at 563.589.0804. Cost is $125 per person and includes fair admission, concert ticket, transportation, and driver’s gratuity. Meals are not included.

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Sheila Tegeler at 563.875.2491 Kristie Heims at 563.744.3380 Jean Wanezek at 608.348.4300 Lori Marshall at 608.723.5678 Pam Kreul at 608.822.7300

Cancellation Policy If a cancellation is necessary, every effort will be made to provide either a partial or full refund. However, we cannot provide a guar- antee of a full refund. Please be advised that there will be circumstances when refunds will NOT be possible due to ticket purchases, meal number guarantees, etc. If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient reservation numbers, you will be issued a full refund. On tours where an outside agent is used, we will adhere to the written cancellation policy of the agent. Stand-By List We always appreciate your willingness to be on the stand-by list for trips that are filled. Please call and add your name to any that interest you. You may get a call to join us. AmeriClub Points for Travel Program Each time you travel with AmeriClub, earn valuable points to redeem as cash discounts for future travel! Every travel day you spend with AmeriClub earns you 75 points, as of January 1, 2016. For every 300 points you accumulate, you earn a $10 credit toward your next trip.

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Mamma Mia! Sunday, June 24, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Grand Opera House 135 West 8th Street, Dubuque, IA

Celebration Belle Classic Oldies Cruise Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Port of Dubuque, Board 10:30 a.m. Cruise 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. C ruise down the Mississippi and reminisce with entertainers Ray and Jane to the 50s and 60s music of Elvis, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and many others. Homemade sticky rolls and fresh fruit are available upon boarding. Later, a hot two entrée lunch buffet will be served. Pre-cruise check-in will take place for those registered at the Port of Dubuque prior to the cruise. Tickets will not be mailed and reminder calls will not be made. AmeriClub price is $58.95 per person, due at reservation. Port of Dubuque Adventure Friday, August 24, 2018 9:45 a.m. or 10:00 a.m., NMRMA T ake a guided tour of World War II Combat Ship USS LST 325 coming to the Port of Dubuque at American Trust River’s Edge Plaza. Following your tour, stop and visit with other AmeriClub members and guests for complimentary light refreshments. Next enter the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to enjoy DaVinci The Exhibition. You are free to enjoy all of the attractions that the NMRMA has to offer. Due to the logistics of the ship, not all areas are entirely handicap accessible. AmeriClub price is $20 per person. Special pricing available for WW II veterans.

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A BBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a teen’s search for her birth father. Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to dis- cover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non- stop laughs, and explosive dance numbers combine to make this production pure joy! Your AmeriClub price is $16 per ticket for main-floor seating.

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Sister Act Sunday, July 15, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Rising Star Theater Company Five Flags Theater 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA

T his musical is based on the hit 1992 film. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! Disguised as [a] nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Watch how Deloris and her newly found sisterhood come out on top! AmeriClub price is $12 per ticket for main-floor seating.

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At The Hop with the Paul Hemmer Swing Band Saturday, September 8, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque P aul Hemmer is back once again with a whole new show. Enjoy this wonderful concert of music from [days] gone by all arranged in the style of the greats of the Big Band Era. Paul Hemmer has been involved in the Dubuque music scene since 1960. He’s led his own very successful orchestra for more than 35 years. Hemmer began piano lessons in fourth grade and Hammond Organ Instruction several years later. While still a student at Wahlert Catholic High School, he organized “Hemmer’s Ambassadors,” a combo that per- formed at school dances, church picnics and parties. From 1962-1966 while majoring in music education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Hemmer organized the first “stage band” at UWP to perform campus events. In 1965 Hemmer completed enough arrangements to assemble his own twelve-piece orchestra. Hemmer concen- trated twelve years on the big band sound with performances at hotels and ballrooms from Des Moines to Chicago. Fast forward to 2018 and he is still going strong. Your AmeriClub price is $20 per ticket for main-floor seating.

Celebration Belle Day- Long Cruise Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Port of Dubuque, Board 7:30 a.m. T he Celebration Belle’s Autumn round-trip cruise features popular entertainers Ray and Jane! We depart from Dubuque’s Ice Harbor, cruise upriver to Guttenberg, and cruise back to Dubuque on one of the most beautiful sections of the Mississippi River. Enjoy live entertainment, the Cap- tain’s narrative, full hot breakfast buffet, full hot lunch buffet, and the Celebration Belle’s famous prime rib dinner! AmeriClub price is $155.95 per person, due at registration. A full refund is available for cancellations received by September 5. Farce of Habit Sunday, October 21, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque C omic fireworks explode in this hilarious new comedy from the authors of Doublewide, Texas and Farce of Nature . We’re back at the Reel ‘Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks, and [it’s] not going to be a peaceful weekend on the lake. Caffeine withdrawal, marital trouble, a gaggle of nuns and a pompous radio personality make that impossible. Oh, and did we men- tion there’s an axe murderer on the loose? Your AmeriClub price is $17 for main-floor seating.

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The Mistletones Present Snowbiz Thursday, December 6, 2018, 12:00 p.m.

Mamma Mia! Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse Rock Island, IL

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Dubuque Golf & Country Club 1800 Randall Place, Dubuque

O ver 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the char- acters, the story, and the music that makes Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Abba’s hits tell the hilarious story of a teen’s search for her birth father. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they visited 20 years ago. Trip cost is $89 per person and includes transportation, lunch, show, and gratuities. Full payment, refundable until July 2, is due at registration.

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A Christmas Survival Guide Sunday, December 9, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA T he characters, armed with a copy of A Christmas Survival Guide and an optimistic attitude, charge into the holidays searching for the true essence of Christmas. With a mix of holiday tunes both traditional and new, they learn to cope with the holiday season in ways that are both hilarious and heartwarming. Your AmeriClub price is $17 for main-floor seating. S nowbiz ® is an old-fashioned Christ- mas variety show for all audiences–young and young at heart–performed by the critically acclaimed Mistletones. ® With five incredible singers and an outstanding live jazz band, it’s perfect for anyone who revels in the magic of the season. Your $50 price includes special AmeriClub VIP seating, the show, a full holiday lunch with dessert, and a compli- mentary drink (wine, soda, or tap beer). Check-in and cocktails are at noon, lunch is at 12:30 p.m., and the show is at 1:30 p.m.

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Grease Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Fireside Dinner Theater Fort Atkinson, WI

Gourmet Gallivant Thursday, September 13, 2018 Cedar Rapids & Swisher, IA

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Y ou’re not going to want to miss this fabulous day adventure. Do you enjoy learning? How about eating amazing food? Let’s do both! Please join us as we gallivant by motor coach to Cedar Rapids, IA to visit The Hotel Kirkwood and then on to Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery in Swisher, IA. We will start at the culinary lab in the Hotel Kirkwood Amphitheater for a kitchen demonstration by two superior chefs from the “Class Act Restaurant” of the Kirkwood culinary school. The demonstration will include one of our selected menu items and our dessert. We will enjoy this amazing meal served to us right there at our observation table. After eating we will get a short tour of the lab where the culinary students are actu- ally trained. Then we are ready to jump back on the motor coach and head to Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery for a tour and tasting event. Can’t wait to enjoy this experience with all of you and add to our memory making. Cost is $79 which includes motor coach transportation and driver’s gratuity, cooking demonstration, meal, tours and tasting event. Departure from Dubuque will be at 8:30 a.m. with passenger pickups in Farley and Dyersville. Arrive at Hotel Kirkwood at 10:30 a.m. with presentation beginning at 10:45 a.m. Depart to Cedar Ridge at 1:30 a.m. Depart for home after our tour and tasting. To register contact Sheila or Tanya in Dyersville at 563.875.2491, Kristie or Gayle in Farley at 563.744.3380, or Erin Schumacher in Dubuque at 563.589.0804.

A n eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community pro- ductions, place Grease among the world’s most popular musicals. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new “good girl” Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer [Night]s” as the rest of the gang sing and dance their way through. Trip cost is $115 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, plated lunch, show, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until August 22, 2018, is due with registration.

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Elf The Musical Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Fireside Dinner Theater Fort Atkinson, WI

TransWorld Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show Thursday, October 25, 2018 Rosemont, IL W e enjoyed this so much last year that we are going back for more. This show has it all. Explore over 600 vendors selling prized merchandise and the newest fashions at the Stephens Convention Center. There is always something new at the show and we are going just in time for the Holidays! Motor coach transportation is included to the nearby Fashion Outlets of Chicago for those who wish to experience both venues. Grab some friends and join us for a day of fun. This event offers passenger pick-ups in Dyersville, Farley, and Dubuque. Meals are at passengers’ expense. Departure from Dyersville is at 6:30 a.m., with return at approximately 7:30 p.m. Contact Sheila in Dyersville at 563.875.2491, Kristie in Farley at 563.744.3380, or Erin in Dubuque at 563.582.1841, ext. 7374. TransWorld requires names of all attending. Walking and standing are required. Cost is $59 and includes transportation, entrance to jewelry show, and driver’s gratuity.

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B ased on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious comedy is now a must-see holiday musical. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. This modern-day classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf! Trip cost is $115 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, plated lunch, show, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until October 11, is due with registration.

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Fall Mystery Trip September 17-20, 2018

The Heart of Alaska May 27–June 9, 2018

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C alling all mystery lovers! Another exciting, multi-day mystery tour has been planned. You can expect interesting attrac- tions, comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a great time. Beginning on September 17 we will begin our four-day, three-night adventure together. I better not tell you anything else because it might ruin the surprise! The per-person trip price is $733 (double occupancy), and $888 (single). A $100 deposit is required with your registration. Final payment is due August 1, and all payments are refundable prior to this date. Price includes deluxe motor coach transportation from Dubuque, three-nights lodging at a four-star hotel, luggage handling, three breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners, admission to all included activities, and all gratuities.

A lthough the registration deadline has passed, contact AmeriClub immediately if you are interested in this spectacular land tour and cruise aboard the beautiful, newly renovated Celebrity Millennium . We’ll check availability and send complete details. Trip includes: • 13 nights accommodations (one in Chicago, seven on ship, four in Alaska, and one in Vancouver) • Round trip airfare, all shipboard and land gratuities, fully escorted on land portion, all transfers • Discovery Riverboat tour • Gold Dredge tour • Denali Tundra Wilderness tour • Deluxe Railroad tour Anchorage/Vancouver • Wide range of sightseeing and shore excur- sions available • Three meals daily on board ship • Lido buffet • 24-hour room service • Select meals on land portion • Pioneer Park Salmon Bake Dinner in Fairbanks with transportation • Fully equipped spa and finess center

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• Swimming pool and whirlpool • Sauna and massage on board ship

Trip cancellation/medical insurance is purchased on your behalf. Per-person prices based on double occupancy: $5,399 (inside cabin), $5,899 (ocean view cabin), $6,649 (balcony cabin).

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Incredible Iceland! August 28–September 5, 2018

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I celand boasts a temperate climate, glaciers, active volcanoes, lava fields, geysers, and hot springs. Day 1: Transfer to the airport and fly to Reykjavík, Iceland. (In-flight meals) Day 2: Meet our tour manager and visit the Reykjanes Peninsula, city center, and harbor. Check into our hotel for two nights. (B,D) Day 3: Visit Kerid Crater, a 3,000- year-old volcanic crater lake and Friðheimar to learn about Icelandic horses and attend a horse show. Visit a geothermal greenhouse, see a culinary demonstration, and enjoy fresh tomato soup for lunch. At Geysir Hot Springs, stroll geothermal fields and witness the quick blast of steam that blows every five to ten minutes. Continue to Gullfoss, a spec- tacular two-tier waterfall that tumbles into the Hvítá River. At Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marvel at the dramatic fissures. (B,L) Day 4: Fly to Akureyri and travel to Goðafoss, the Waterfalls of the Gods. Visit Húsavík’s 1907 wooden church and gardens. An optional whale-watching cruise is avail- able (fee applies), or enjoy the activity in this small fishing village. Check into our hotel. (B,D) Day 5: Head to Lake Mývatn to view its geological wonders, beautiful views, and pseudocraters, and visit Dimmuborgir’s lava labyrinth. Stop in the hot-springs area of Námaskarð with its bubbling mud pools and steaming solfataras, and head through the uninhabited highlands, and moonlike surroundings to East Iceland. We might spot

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an Arctic fox or reindeer. Spend time at Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall, in Vatnajökull National Park. Check into our hotel. (B,L,D) Day 6: Admire fjord landscapes along the winding roads of the east coast. Learn about a fascinating woman named Petra and her unbelievable stone and mineral collection. Lunch is on our own in the pictur- esque fishing village of Djupivogur. Our day concludes in Höfn, surrounded by beautiful mountain and water views. Check into our hotel. (B,D) Day 7: Drive past Vatnajökull– Europe’s largest glacier covering 8 percent of Iceland. At Jökulsárlón, see a glacial lagoon filled with floating icebergs, seabirds, and seals. A small boat takes us on a leisurely cruise for spectacular views. In Skaftafell, stop at the national park to view Iceland‘s highest peak. In Kirkjubaejarklaustur, stop at a beautiful waterfall surrounded by massive, vivid green, moss-covered rocks; and in Eldhraun view over 216 square miles of moss-covered lava rock. In Dyrhólaey, admire the black beach, crashing waves, and huge rock formations rising from the sea. Check into our hotel. (B,D) Day 8: Admire the powerful Skoga- foss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Visit the LAVA Center and the famous Blue Lagoon.

In Reykjavik, check-in at our hotel. This evening, our farewell dinner will be held. (B,D) Day 9: Before our transfer to the airport for our return flight home, we may take an optional tour (fee applies) to the Blue Lagoon to experience its scenic beauty and enjoy the clean air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater. (B) Price includes airport transfers, airfare, motor coach transportation, hotel accommo- dations, 16 meals, activities and admissions on itinerary, hotel baggage handling, gratuities, Group Protection Plan, and AmeriClub Travel Leader and Cruises and Tours Worldwide Tour Manager. Passport must be valid through March 2019. Per-person price: $4,969 (double accommodations), $5,759 (single). A $100 per-person deposit is required. The balance is due May 21. Payments are fully refundable for cancellations by May 21, 2018.

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Branson November 26-30, 2018

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L ocated in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Branson, MO is a premier destination featuring professional, live entertainment and musical productions. Join AmeriClub on this thrilling adventure to experience Branson’s beautiful holiday shows. Day 1: Motor coach departs for Christmas in the Ozarks and beautiful Branson. We travel to Kansas City today. Our first attraction will be the Arabia Steamboat Museum where you will hear legendary tales of the discovery of the Steamboat Arabia and its 200 tons of cargo. Next is dinner at Jack Stacks BBQ, a Kansas City tradition since 1957. We have planned a wonderful evening of Christmas lights with a great local guide. The tour includes Christmas in the Park at Long View Lake, Crown Center and the Mayor’s Christmas tree, The Plaza, as well as several other displays. We stay at the Drury Inn for one night. (D) Day 2: Breakfast served at our hotel before heading out to Branson. We will stop along the way for lunch on your own. Our Branson experience starts with Daniel O’Donnell who will be performing an all new production. Check into the Radisson Hotel, Branson where we will stay for the next three nights. Dinner this evening is at Wildwood Bistro located in the lower level of our hotel. After dinner, we will board the motor coach for Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show . (B,D) Day 3: First up today is All Hands On Deck at Andy Williams Performing Arts Center. Travel to Branson Craft Mall to grab lunch on your own. Snack on goodies from Hillbilly Fruit and Nut or grab a great

meal from the Pickin’ Porch Grill. The coach departs for the Titanic Museum. We will expe- rience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins, and Grand Staircase while being surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. Next, is dinner at the IMAX Complex and McFarlains Family Restaurant famous for its Ozark cuisine and homemade pies. Following dinner, we head to the Sight and Sound Theatre and the amazing production of Samson . (B,D) Day 4: Our first stop today will be a morning production by The Brett Family Singers. Next, we will go to the College of the Ozarks to enjoy a fabulous lunch at the Keeter Center. Today, we have a guided tour of the Branson area. Dinner will be served at Dolly Pardon’s Dixie Stampede . Then off to our final show of the trip, Million Dollar Quartet . This production is based on the Tony Award winning musical, and inspired by the elec- trifying true story where icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Per- kins all came together for one unforgettable night. (B,L,D) Day 5: Breakfast is served at the hotel. Board the coach for our trip home. (B) Per-person price: $979 (double accommodations), $1,214 (single), $908 (triple), $873 (quad). A $100 deposit is required with the balance due September 14. Price includes motor coach transportation from Dubuque, four nights’ deluxe hotel accommodations, luggage handling, nine meals, admissions as noted in itinerary, gratuities, step-on tour guides and AmeriClub escort. Payments should be made to AmeriClub.

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H ere is your snapshot itinerary! Day 1: Transfer to the Chicago airport this morning for our overnight flight to Barcelona. Day 2: Upon arrival in Barcelona we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour showcasing the highlights of this beautiful city. Enjoy an included lunch at La Fitora before checking into Hotel Regente. Day 3: After an included breakfast we embark on an artistic tour that focuses on architect Antoni Gaudí, with an inside tour of Gaudi’s famous Sagrada Familia Church. Board the Norwegian Spirit in time for lunch! Day 4: At Sea, a great day to explore the ship! Day 5: Casablanca, Morocco (arrive 8 a.m., depart 6 p.m.) Day 6: At Sea, visit the spa or casino, shop, or just relax and enjoy the sea views. Day 7: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (arrive 8 a.m., depart 6 p.m.) Day 8: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (arrive 8 a.m., depart 4 p.m.) Day 9: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (arrive 8 a.m., depart 4 p.m.) Day 10: At Sea, enjoy all the amenities of the ship! Day 11: Malaga, Spain (arrive 7 a.m., depart 5 p.m.) Day 12: Alicante, Spain (arrive 8 a.m., depart 3 p.m.) Day 13: Barcelona, Spain (5 a.m.) we disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for our flight home. Spain & Canary Islands Cruise Plus pre-cruise package in Barcelona January 22-February 3, 2019

Missing Word Contest

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Our Missing Word Contest winner for March/April was Susan Naber, who received a check for $25. The missing word was “Life,” and the song title was “I Had the Time of My Life.” We have hidden another song title with a missing word in this issue. Read your AmeriClub newsletter carefully, looking for any words enclosed in [brackets] like this. Rearrange the words to form the title or extended title of a popular song. One word will be missing. Figure out the missing word, and write the missing word only on the Missing Word Contest form found below. All correct entries received prior to the deadline indicated on the form are entered into the $25 drawing. All entries received throughout the year are entered into a year-end drawing for a grand prize of $100! Good luck!

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