Activities and Travel – Trips

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

We head to one of our favorite casinos where we had 3 $200+ winners on our last trip! Price includes $5 cash from the casino and a meal voucher for the buffet. Must be 21 years of age and must present a valid driver’s license, passport, or state issued non-drivers ID at casino check-in. Please put your Fan Club players number on the reservation form, if you have one, and birth date. Cost is $45 per person. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 11. Depart 7:45 a.m. from the Schnuck’s on North Belt West, Belleville, followed by a pick-up in Red Bud (if needed). Return to Belleville about 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

We hear stories at the Payne-Gentry House before heading to St. Charles to hear haunting stories as we walk among some of the buildings and drive through Lindenwood University. There will be time to shop! This is an easy walking and driving trip. Cost is $75 per person and includes lunch, service of Joan Huisinga, and entrance fees. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 3. Depart 8:15 a.m. from the Schnuck’s on North Belt West, Belleville. Return about 5:30 p.m.

October 9 – 15, 2018

The itinerary and price should be finalized by the time you receive this newsletter! Highlights include Colonial Williamsburg; homes of presidents Monroe, Jefferson and Washington; and the US Naval Academy. Also, free time to our Washington, D.C. Call Nancy at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 for a flyer or if you need a roommate.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

Pick up that last minute gift as Linda Koenig leads a tour of the decorated “Magic Chef” Mansion and the greenhouses of Walter Knoll Florist on Floral Row, browse Gringo Jones and the Bug Store and The Little Shop Around the Corner, and see marvelous light displays. A supper of chicken spiedini at Zia’s is included. Cost is $89 per person. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 16. Depart 12:15 p.m. from the Schnuck’s on North Belt West, Belleville. Return about 8:15 p.m.

Friday, December 21, 2018

Same box seats and same restaurant you raved about last year, Lucas Park Grille! Seating is limited to 100, and this sells quickly. Cost is $107 per person and includes a performance ticket and lunch. Please state if you want chicken pasta or grilled salmon or grilled steak. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 2. Depart at 10:30 a.m. from the Schnuck’s on North Belt West in Belleville and at 10 a.m. from the Caseyville Township Center in Fairview Heights. Return about 6 p.m. Please state with whom you wish to sit.

Feb. 12-17, 2019

When the tourists are away, the animals will play! This is the most spectacular time to see the wildlife (and the park!) at its finest. The cost includes air from St. Louis, 10 meals, sightseeing, six nights lodging (including a night just steps from Old Faithful), travel insurance, all gratuities and fees. Price has just been finalized so call for a flier. This trip is FULL of unique activities! Final payment is due on/before November 5, 2018.

June 18-28, 2019

This trip requires your passport to be good through Dec. 29, 2019. Visit castles, the Royal Yacht Britannia, search for Nessy in the Loch Ness, view a weaving demonstrations, watch china made in Belleek, see the Giant’s Causeway, and much more! Price includes air from St. Louis, 17 meals, sightseeing, nine nights lodging, travel insurance, all gratuities and fees. Final payment is due on/before March 5, 2019. Price has just been finalized so call for a flyer.

July 31 to Aug. 6, 2019

This trip requires a valid passport good through Feb. 7, 2020. See wildlife, spectacular scenery, glaciers, waterfalls, and three national parks. Ride the Going-to-the-Sun Highway and stand on a 1000-foot-thick glacier. Cost is $3,879 per person, double occupancy, and $4,823 single occupancy. Price includes round trip airfare, six nights lodging, nine meals, sightseeing, and travel insurance. Final payment is due on/before May 10, 2019.

For more information on any of these trips, call Nancy at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020 or 314-436-3128, ext. 7020.

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All day trip fees include escort, motor coach, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities. Confirmation letters will be mailed about a week prior to the event. If cancellation is received seven working days or less to the start of the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given.