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Hello from Connie

March 5 Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s Basketball (p.5) March 26 Pirates of Penzance / UD Heritage Center (p.6) March 28 Travel Preview Show (p.20) April 21-25 Virginia Beach (p.14) April 22 The Wizard of Oz - American MidWest Ballet/UD Heritage Center (p.6) April 30 Ken Ludwig’s A Fox On The Fairway / Bell Tower Theater (p.7) May 4 Cards with Connie (p.22) May 6 Neil Berg’s 103 Years of Broadway UD Heritage Center (p.7) May 18 Travelers Trek (p.10) May 23 Grotto of the Redemption (p.11) June 5-9 Kentucky (p.15) June 11 Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat /Grand Opera House (p.8) June 21 Godspell 10th Annual High School Musical/Bell Tower Theater (p.8) July 12 Celebration Belle (p.9) July 27-29 Missouri Medley (p.16) August 17 The Kids Left. The Dog Died. NOW WHAT? /Bell Tower Theater (p.9) August 29 Take Me Out To The Ballgame (p.13) Sept 15 Titanic / Fireside Theatre (p.12) Sept 16 The Magic of David Casas/Bell Tower Theatre Sept 21-Oct 1 Danube Explorer (p.17) Nov 6-10 Nashville/CMA (p.18-19)

Good Morning Everyone,

I’m writing my message to you on a cold February morning, five below zero on the thermometer to be exact. I hope as you are reading this, the day is a little warmer, and thoughts of spring are making you smile. Speaking of that smile, I hope it appears as you read through my Journal and see the many offerings we have put together. I can’t wait for things to start picking up a bit. I need to see all of you more often. Super excited I was able to secure tickets for the 57th Annual Country Music Awards (CMA’s) in Nashville this November. I also reserved space for the Club on a brand-new super yacht - it looks spectacular I can’t wait to show you. I started a little mini-series this year. Last Journal we offered “Conversations with Connie.” This May we are going to do “Cards with Connie” Do I have any card players in the Club? I will find out soon enough won’t I! Mums the word, but next time may be “Cookies with Connie.” Did you know my favorite breakfast is a chocolate chip cookie and a diet coke? If you travel with me, you know this for sure. Some people collect shot glasses, magnets, or t-shirts. I collect memories of the amazing chocolate chip cookies I eat on tour. Crazy huh! We are also starting a “In Our Own Backyard” series which highlights places of interest close to home. There is so much to appreciate in the Tri-State area. Come explore with us! It is often said to escape the grind you have to leave home.

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Notes from Connie

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Bulletin Board

Iowa Hawkeye Game

Local Events

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Dyersville/Farley

Parkersburg

One Day Ventures

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Virginia Beach

Kentucky

Have fun with me in 2023!

Missouri Medley Danube Explorer Nashville/CMA Coming in 2024 Connie’s Corner

Smile Often!

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Missing Word Contest

Jan 6-13, 2024 West Indies Island Hopping (p.20) Feb 2024 Scottsdale Stay & Play w/Sedona (p.21)

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