Jan_Feb 2022

Hello from Connie

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Calendar 2022 Jan 24 Travel Preview-Niagara Falls Canada (p.15) Jan 24 Travel Preview-Cape Cod & Boston (p.17) Jan 26 Drumline LIVE!/UD Heritage Center (p.6) February 13 Off The Grid /Bell Tower (p.6) March 2 The Russian Ballet/Five Flags Theater (p.7) March 3 ESG Investing Seminar (p.5) March 6 Steel Magnolias /Grand Opera House (p.7) March 9 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical/Adler Theatre (p.10) March 13 Pirates of Penzance /UD Heritage Center (p.8) March 15 Don’t Let it be You Seminar (p.5) March 19 The Lettermen/UD Heritage Center (p.8) March 23 TheSoundofMusic /Fireside Theatre (p.11) April 4-13 Enchanting Ireland (p.13) April 19 Spamilton /UD Heritage Center (p.9) April 26-29 Spring Mystery Trip (p.22) June 5-9 Niagara Falls Canada (p.14-15) June 15 What Happens in Vegas /Fireside June 19 The Sound of Music /Grand Opera House (p.9) June26-July1 CapeCod&Boston (p.16-17) July 17-25 The Great Pacific NW (p.18-19) August 16 Hamilton /OvertureCenter (p.12) Sept 29-Oct 12 Greek Isles, Malta & Italy (p.20-21) Nov 18-22 Holiday Time in New York City

Hi Friends,

I love a fresh new start! Life is this amazing story and you are the author. What type of novel are you writing for yourself in the year 2022? Some of the characters in your life story are already established and many new ones will develop as the chapters are written. The pages will be filled with love

and triumph plus turmoil and strife. Will it play out like a Hallmark Movie or the Poseidon Adventure ? I love daydreaming and goal setting and authoring [my] ever-changing life story. The unknown can be very exciting and also a little scary. Life has a way of winding in many different directions and when you find yourself on a path of uncer- tainty you must regroup and remember that you hold the key; it’s your attitude. It is not what life brings to you but rather, the attitude you bring to life. It isn’t always what a person does or says but rather how you respond to it. Will it be with patience and kindness? Will you be able to see through any anger or fear and put yourself in their shoes? I am certainly going to try. This year my chapters will include travel once again as I hope many of you will join me. It is time to get back out there and see the world. Group travel is a great way to get going again. It provides the extra set of eyes watching for detours. The extra research in the rules and regulations that change so often. It is the peace of mind, knowing that someone has your back. Our tour to Ireland is fast approaching. We have collected final payment, but we can check on availability if you are inter- ested. We have a great group of 20 going at this time. We also have our Niagara Falls Canada tour in June with some room for you to join us. I was sent this message recently and have found it so insightful…Knowing that tomorrow is not promised, let’s actively, vibrantly, faithfully, and joyfully live this day!

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Notes from Connie

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Bulletin Board

Upcoming Seminars

Local Events

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One-Day Ventures

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Dyersville/Farley Event Enchanting Ireland Niagara Falls Canada Cape Cod & Boston Great Pacific Northwest

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Smile Often,

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p.18-19 Greek Isles, Malta, & Italy p.20-21 Spring Mystery Trip p.22 Missing Word Contest p.23

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