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Fall/Winter 2023 Edition Connections Club Newsletter

Hello Friends, I just finished two fabulous tours of the USS LST 325 positioned right here in the Port of Dubuque. What a great opportunity. Our tour guide was very interesting and served on an LST in Vietnam when he was in his 20’s. He is 81 years old now and shared many facts and real-life stories with us. We are heading to The Fireside Dinner Theatre on Friday to see Titanic The Musical. I’m really looking forward to it. I have always been a huge fan of the movie Titanic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Keeping with the theme, I’ll be on a small ship sailing the Danube through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic at the end of this month. I wanted to update my calendar for you in hopes I can see you again before I retire at the end of the year.

Contact Information: 563.589.0804 cfrancis@midwestone.com

Smile Often, Connie

Our Missing Word Contest winner for July/August was Brenda McAuliffe who received a check for $25. The missing word was “Thanks” and the song title was “Thanks For The Memories.”

Upcoming Events

Direct from Branson, MO, Branson Country Christmas (with a Special Tribute to Veterans) featuring The Ozark Jubilee features an all-star cast of Branson’s top entertainers. The all new Christmas show has new music and new jokes with the same world-class talent that fans have come to expect. This year, the Ozark Jubilee honors and pays tribute to veterans, thanking them [for] their special service. Branson Country Christmas (with a Special Tribute to Veterans) Saturday, November 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. UD Heritage Center 2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

The second half of the show features a variety of Christmas music from traditional standards such as “Si lent Night,” “White Christmas,” and many more to some contemporary Christmas selections. The Ozark Jubilee shares the true meaning of Christmas with music, comedy, and message to provide an afternoon of entertain ment that will touch audience members’ hearts.

Your Connections Club price is just $37, due at reservation

Upcoming Events cont. Vienna Boys Choir Friday, November 17, 2023. 7:30 p.m. UD Heritage Center 2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

With a rich history dating back more than 500 years, the Vienna Boys Choir has been associated with many of the world’s greatest composers, including Mozart and Bruckner; Haydn and Schubert were themselves choristers when they were young. Centuries after their founding, the Choir maintains the tradition of Vienna’s Imperial Chapel, still providing music for Sunday mass as they have done since 1498. Today, there are 100 choristers between the ages of 10 and 14 from 31 nations, divided into four touring groups. Altogether, the four choirs give as many as 300 concerts and performances each year, reaching half a million people throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Your Connections Club price is just $56 per person, due at reservation.

Dubuque Historic Progressive Dinner Thursday, November 30, 2023 Dubuque, IA

Join us for our fabulous Historic Progressive Dinner with a guided tour of our rich history (we are the oldest city in the state), a delicious course at each location, and of course, we didn’t forget dessert!

Contact Connie for complete event details.

Your Connections Club price is just $99 and includes trolley, driver’s gratuity, and all attractions.

Mistletones® Thursday, December 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m. Hotel Julien 200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA

Join us for Snowbiz®, a hip-yet-old-fashioned Christmas variety show for all audiences—young and young at heart. Think retro Vegas showrooms of yesteryear, as we are sure Old Blue Eyes is with us in spirit. If you’re wondering what will put you in the holiday spirit this year, SNOWBIZ® is definitely your ticket to the merriest time in town. Your $60 price includes special Connections Club VIP seating, the show, a full holiday lunch with dessert, and a complimentary 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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