HERITAGE CLUB NEWSLETTER

Member of Heritage Clubs International, Inc 
May 2010

Dear Heritage Club Friends,

April showers bring May flowers...and aren't they beautiful?  After our very long winter it is so nice to see green grass, trees leafing and blooming, spring flowers and the farmers busy planting their fields.  I love this time of year despite the havoc it plays on my allergies!

Our Spring Time in Dixie adventure was a big hit!  We saw and learned so much about the south, and perfect weather and the very best group of Heritage Club friends!

Well, it looks like we are going to ALASKA in 2011.  What a great response I have had!  Thank you for your input.  We will do the land package first, (Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage) and then cruise down the inside passage.  I will start the process of choosing a company to work with and then we will plan a travel show for you.

"2010 UPCOMING EVENTS"

May 4
Seminar, Tour Refreshments - Jefferson Co. Health
We are going to meet at the health center for an informational seminar on low impact fitness, a tour of our beautiful new facility and time to visit the gift shop (of course).  Refreshments will be served.  This is for both men and women.  Come learn how a few simple moves can help you be stronger and fit.  Please call in your reservations by April 29.

May 9
Mother's Day - Enjoy your day!

May 12 & 13 - FULL
Overnight Mystery Trip! - to ??????????
Final payment due April 12.  We could use your name on the waiting list.

May 31
Memorial Day - Bank Closed
This is a time to remember the great debt of gratitude we owe those who laid down their lives for our freedom.

June 8 
Picnic - Jefferson County park - Shelter #3
Join us at the park for our potluck picnic, a program presented by the park staff and a short walk on one of the many trails or a ride on the trail buggy.  We are actually going to try an outdoor picnic this year!  The club will provide fried chicken and the beverages.  We ask that you bring a dish to share and your own table service.  When you come into the park, take the first left and at the top of the hill, stay to the left and you will see the shelter.
Please be sure to turn in your reservation by June 4.

June 17 - FULL
Heartland Dairy - Newark, MO
Join us for a tour of the largest dairy in the state of Missouri.  This dairy utilizes the most cutting-edge technology available to date.  It houses one of the first rotary carousels in the United States and is able to milk up to 60 cows at one time.  The dairy produces 24,000 gallons of milk a day per 3,000 cows.  We will enjoy lunch at their restaurant and a guided tour of this amazing farm.  The price is $60 per person with a $25 deposit when you sign up.

July 1 - NEW!
Heritage Club 18th Anniversary Open House
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Main Bank Lobby
Mark your calendars!

July 18 - Please don't delay!
"Jersey Boys" - Des Moines Civic Center
Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.  This story is of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.  They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30!  Their hit songs include "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh What a Night," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You."  The price is $112 per person with a $25 deposit due when you sign up and the final payment is due April 30.  I absolutely must have the final payment by April 30 when I turn in the final count and pay the balance.  I may be able to get more tickets after that, but they may not be with the group.

September 16 - FULL
Mystery II
Don't delay in signing up for this 1 day Mystery Trip!  You know they fill up very quickly!  I have a very diverse and interesting day planned for you.  A great day for both men and women!  The price is $85 per person with a $25 deposit when you sign up.

October 27
Celebration Belle River Cruise - Moline IL
This should be a wonderful time to cruise the Mississippi river and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage.  An added bonus will be the Classic Oldies Show performed while we cruise and of course, the yummy homemade sticky buns and fruit served at departure, the full entree lunch buffet and an afternoon snack.  The price per person is $99 with a $25 deposit due when you sign up.

November 18
Creamery Theater - "Plaid Tidings" - Amana
Some of you will remember "Forever Plaid" a humorous musical full of great songs of the 50's.  "Plaid Tidings" brings back the boys... Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie on a special mission; they must use their heavenly harmonies and humor to help us celebrate the season to its fullest!  The boys will deliver dozens of our 50's and holiday favorites all wrapped up with a big Plaid bow.  We will enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants before the show (on own payment).  I usually include lunch, but I thought you might like to have a choice of where you eat and how much.  This way you can choose what you want and when you want to eat!  The price per person is $60 with a $25 deposit due when you sign up.

November 30 - December 3
BRANSON Country Christmas
Our shows for 2010 include:  Sight & Sound Theatre - "The Miracle of Christmas", John Denver Tribute, Yakov Smirnoff, Pierce Arrow Show, 12 Irish Tenors, Showboat Branch Belle and the Presley's.  If the pianist, Dino is performing (he hasn't committed yet), we will be going to his show instead of Yakov.  The price per person, double occupancy is $620 with a $50 deposit due when you sign up.

"BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BEST WISHES!"
Congratulations to all our Heritage Club friends who celebrate these special occasions in the month of May. WE WISH YOU MANY MORE!

Until next month,

Melanie Lisk - Heritage Club Director

Remember Heritage Club Gift Certificates for your family and friends! They come in any denomination and never expire! They are the perfect gift.

"WHY GOD MADE MOMS"
(Answers by 2nd Grade Students)
Why did God make mothers?    She's the one who knows where the scotch tape is.  Mostly to clean the house
How did God make mothers?    He used dirt, just like the rest of us.  Magic, plus super powers and a lot of string.
Why did you Mom marry your Dad?    She got too old to do anything else with him.  My grandma says that mom didn't have her thinking cap on.
What would it take to make your Mom perfect?    On the inside she's already perfect.  Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.
What ingredient are mothers made of?    God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and....one dab of mean.