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Upcoming Events

June 5 - 10, 2012 (Tues. - Sun.) Lake Michigan Adventure, $1,159/person (double occupancy)
Join us for a motorcoach trip to Mackinac Island, the island that time forgot.  Travel highlights include:

• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
• Five nights accommodations
• 8 meals (5 breakfasts & 3 dinners)
• Round Barn Dinner Theatre
• Bronner’s Christmas Store
• Pretzel Rolling
• Wine Tasting
• Ferry to/from Mackinac Island
• Lunch at the world-famous Grand Hotel
• Carriage Tour
• Full Time Tour Director
• $100 due with your reservation
• Balance due on or before April 15, 2012
• For a full trip itinerary, contact Dana at 683-6423 or View Brochure

NEW!  July 6, 2012 (Fri.)  Fastballs & Fireworks, $65/person
Enjoy a summer evening watching an Iowa Cubs baseball game at Principal Park in Des Moines!

• Travel to Principal Park for a night with the I-Cubs.
• Enjoy a classic ballpark picnic before the game and fireworks following the game.
• You will also receive an I-Cubs baseball cap or t-shirt.
• Relax in an air conditioned motorcoach ride back to Ottumwa after the game.
• 30 passengers needed. Please make reservations now!
• Members of all ages are welcome to join!
• View Brochure

NEW! August 2 – 4, 2012 (Thurs. – Sat.) Discover the Wonders of the House on the Rock
This three day, two night motorcoach trip includes:

• The Little Church in the Vale – one of the smallest churches in the world
• Bily Clocks – a collection of hand carved clocks housed in the former residence of renowned Czech composer Antonin Dvorak
• The Heritage Farm, the Seed Savers and 890-acre living museum – enjoy an interpretative trail winding through vegetable and flower gardens, an heirloom orchard, a restored prairie and herds of ancient white park cattle
• Burr Oak – visit the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of The Little House on the Prairie series
• Full day of sightseeing devoted to exploring the world famous House on the Rock – stroll through room after room filled with the most unique and eclectic collections that will amaze you, including the world’s largest indoor carousel and infinity point (you have to see this to believe it)
• Travel to Dubuque where we enjoy dinner at one of the city’s finest restaurants
• Featured show at the Bell Tower Theatre
• Enjoy one of Iowa’s newest attractions, The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium which depicts 300 years of Mississippi River history with displays, and several historical exhibits.
• Cost based on double occupancy:
  • $449/person (group of 35/more travelers)
  • $470/person (group of 30-34 travelers)
  • $509/person (group of 25-29 travelers
• View Brochure

NEW! August 15, 2012 (Wed.) The Iowa State Fair, $30/person   
Enjoy a day at the Iowa State Fair.  Our annual favorite!  Play “Dana’s Iowa State Fair Trivia Contest” on the way home and win fun prizes.    View Brochure

NEW! October 1-3, 2012 (Mon. – Wed.) Fall Fun on Minnesota’s Great River Road, $379/person*
On this trip we will travel with another group from an Ankeny financial institution and head north to enjoy the fabulous fall colors along Mid America’s first Scenic Byway. We will take a St. Croix River lunch cruise, tour and shop in historic Stillwater, tour the Cathedral of St. Paul, James J. Hill House and driving tour of Summit Ave. and the magnificent homes along America’s finest boulevard. We will also tour the Red Wing shoe factory, Red Wing pottery factory and LARK Toy Company (one of America’s largest independent toy stores), and see a live Eagle demonstration at the National Eagle Center. Two nights at superior hotels and six meals: two breakfasts, two lunches and two entre-select dinners. Limit of only 20 seats available on this trip! Reserve your spot now! $100 deposit due with reservation. Payment in full due August 20. *Price based on double occupancy.

NEW! October 16, 2012 (Tues.) Murder Mystery at Iowa’s Grand Hotel, $90/person
Travel to Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa for a guided tour of the themed bedrooms in this grand hotel decorated in the Arts & Crafts style of the early 20th century. The hotel features original paintings and sculptures of Iowa artists. Enjoy a three course plated lunch served in the magnificent dining room, which includes roasted loin of pork -OR- stuffed breast of chicken (please indicate meat selection upon registration), house salad, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls, and chocolate lava cake topped with cherries, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. During lunch, a Murder Mystery play unfolds with high level of fun and audience participation. On the trip home, we’ll stop in Jefferson, Iowa for a one-hour presentation of 1875 furniture making by a costumed interpreter using 100% hand tools. (30 passengers needed)

Club Information

Community 1^st Credit Union's Golden Opportunity Club offers a new perspective on the educational, financial, travel and social needs of our members age 55 or better. Here are some benefits of being a 55+ member of Community 1^st:

Information

• Golden Opportunity luncheon and travel information is published each month in C1^st Connection, the credit union's quarterly newsletter. If you do not receive the newsletter you can find it on our website under Press Releases. We have a separate montly newsletter just for Golden Opportunity information, if you would like to receive by mail please contact Dana Brown, Club Coordinator, or click on the newsletter link at the top of the page.

Travel

• Golden Opportunity members receive great group rates on trips and tours offered throughout the year. Numerous day trips are planned along with domestic and international travel. We encourage everyone interested to give us a try - you won't be disappointed!

Monthly Meetings

• Everyone is welcome at Sirloin Stockade in Ottumwa every second Wednesday of the month (except December) Join us for lunch after 11:15 and enjoy a special program at 12:30, with door prizes directly following. This is a great opportunity to meet other travelers and hear about upcoming events.

Special Savings Account

• If you are over 55 why not put your money in a Golden Opportunity Savings Account? Earn a higher interest rate for any amount over $1000, no max. If the amount falls below $1,000 there is a $15.00 fee, charged every quarter. The fee is based on a daily minimum balance requirement, so if it goes below $1,000 even once you will incur the fee. Benefits with your new savings include free checks and a higher interest rate.

Contact our Golden Opportunity Club Coordinator for more information or to book a trip!

Dana Brown, Golden Opportunity Club Coordinator
739 Pennsylvania Ave.  •   Ottumwa, IA 52501
Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: (641) 683-6423    Email: gopp@c1stcreditunion.com