Social Events

Ice Cream Social and Quilts of the Underground Railroad
July 24
You Scream, I'll Scream, We'll all Scream for Ice Cream ! Join us at 1:30 and learn about the Freedom Quilts from Barb Samulowitz. Ice cream, toppings, and beverages will be provided after Barb's presentation. If you'd like cake or cookies to add to the social experience, please feel free to bring your favorite.
RSVP by July 21.

Favorite Food Potluck at noon
August 21
(Do you suppose we'll just have desserts??) Classics will supply your table service and beverages. How many baby showers have you attended over the years? Some babies in the community are less fortunate. There is always a need for blankets, diapers, bibs, booties, sleepers and bottles. Katie Mehne, Exec. Director of We Care Pregnancy Center, will speak about the goals of this worthwhile organization. All of the nursery items will be donated to We Care. RSVP by August 18.

Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head
September 17
Bring a baked potato (baked at home and wrapped in foil) and your favorite photos or mementoes from a vacation. At noon, different toppings for the baked potatoes will be provided, as well as beverages and desserts. At one p.m. we'll hear about your favorite vacation spot.
RSVP by September 14.

German Fest Potluck at noon
October 16
Brats, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German potato salad, German
chocolate cake! Let's have all the good German food we can find! The entertainment will have a special umpa sound!
RSVP by October 14.

Day Trips

One Day Mystery Trip
August 13
It's really debatable whether we should give you any clues for this trip. If you haven't been on a Mystery Trip before, why not start with just a one day trip. We try to include something of interest for everyone. Cost of the trip is $41 per person. This includes transportation, driver tip, all activities and lunch.
RSVP by July 13.
Activity Level 5

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying at The Fireside, Fort Atkinson, WI
September 11
It's about business, but that's not all! This Pulitzer Prize winning fable from the creators of the unforgettable GUYS AND DOLLS is a tuneful, delightful, fastmoving musical comedy about the nutty goings-on at the office. Follow the brave young hero as he fights his way up the corporate ladder with the help of his wits, his faithful and loving secretary, and one little rulebook. The Fireside will offer an entrée of Baked Boneless Pork Chop served with Herbed Stuffing. Dessert (always the best!) will be Kevin's Original Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Rum Raisin Ice Cream. A diabetic substitute is offered, just let us know. Cost of the trip is $80; Activity level 3
RSVP by August 11.

Late Night Catechism at the Copley Theatre, Aurora, IL
November 2
This hilarious comedy will introduce you to Sister. Sister is here to brush up your religious doctrine in order to be a godparent. She is also here because "Father Murphy didn't want to miss his poker night," and Sister is going to teach this class her way tonight. It really doesn't matter if you're a Catholic school alumnus, a practicing Catholic or a non-Catholic. Sister has something for all of you! This performance has audience interaction and has had rave reviews.

We will enjoy a 2:00 PM matinee performance and then travel to the Fireside Grille in Sugar Grove for our evening meal. We have a choice of entree: Half Fire Grilled Chicken, 8 oz. Sirloin Steak, Sauteed Tilapia or French Onion Meatloaf. All accompanied with salad, bread & butter, vegetables, mashed potatoes and a chocolate ice cream sundae! Cost of the trip is $65.
RSVP by October 6.
Activity level 4

Extended Trips

Branson, MO
September 29 - October 3
Cost is $739 for double occupancy, $789 for single occupancy, $729 for triple occupancy, and $709 for quad occupancy. Trip price includes deluxe motor coach transportation, experienced driver, luxurious hotel accommodations, luggage handling, 9 meals, tax, tip and gratuities, and two Resource Bank escorts.

We'll be in staying in the luxury of The Grand Plaza Hotel, a full service hotel, with a full hot/cold Deluxe Continental daily breakfast. The hotel also includes an indoor/outdoor pool and exercise room. The 5 shows and 5 attractions include: The Rankin Brothers, Six Brothers; Showboat Branson Belle & Variety Show; Silver Dollar City and the Festival of American Music; The Twelve Irish Tenors; Buck Trent; the new Branson Landing; and the production of Noah at the Sight and Sound Theatre. We will be experiencing the Ozark Hills on a guided tram tour throughout Dogwood Canyon. We will see wildlife galore, including buffalo, bison, trout ponds, waterfalls, Indian caves and much more.

A deposit of $100 is due at the time of registration. Final payment is due August 20, 2008. Please call 815-748- 1614 to request a registration form.
Activity Level 5

New Year's Eve Celebration and Show
December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Come and join us for an afternoon of fun at the Ho-Chunk Casino or a relaxing time pool-side at the hotel before a night of Sparkling Entertainment and Ringing in the New Year Broadway Style at Broadway Dinner Theatre in Wisconsin Dells!!! Elvis impersonator Stephen Freeman will perform all stages of Elvis's career in the most sincere and authentic way imaginable. Elvis fans should not miss this wonderful tribute to the KING OF ROCK-N-ROLL! And for the first time ever, guests are invited to dance the night away after the show with a champagne toast to ring in the New Year! If you are interested in returning to the casino for more New Year gaming excitement there will be a shuttle available all night. After a continental breakfast on January 1, 2009, we'll head home for a day of football games, naps and snacks!

Invite a friend to ring in the New Year in spectacular fashion!! Cost includes deluxe transportation with Cheeseman Coaches, driver tip, shuttle to Ho-Chunk Casino, overnight hotel accommodations, luggage handling, dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Price per person for double occupancy is $172, single occupancy $190, triple occupancy $163, and $159 for quad occupancy. Please call 815-748-1614 to request a registration form.
RSVP November 14.
Activity level 5

Oregon Trails
June 4, 2009
featuring the Portland Rose Festival and Columbia Gorge Cruise. $1599/per person double occupancy; $500 single supplement. Six days, five nights with first class hotel accommodations including 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners. All taxes and gratuities are incorporated for admissions and attractions. Round trip airfare to and from Chicago is included. Also included are airport transfers from DeKalb to Chicago. You will enjoy deluxe motorcoach transportation throughout your tour of the beautiful northwest territory. We will have a trip preview with Mike Campbell from Premier World Discovery on Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 AM. Mike will give you all the details of this trip and answer any questions you might have. Flyers with a complete itinerary can be found at any of our Resource Bank locations or call for a flyer to be mailed to you. To reserve your spot at the trip preview please call 815-748-1614.
RSVP July 30.

Seminar

AARP Driver Safety Course presented by Vera Rimnac.
July 30 & 31
This two day course is a driver refresher class at the cost of $10 per person. This will be held from 12:30 - 4:30 both days. Your participation is required to receive a certificate of completion. This class is not limited to Classics members only; anyone may attend over the age of 55. Please call 815-748-1614 to reserve your spot. You may be entitled to a discount on your auto insurance by completing this course. Check with your Insurance Carrier to see if you qualify.

Thought for Today

Nobody knows about your integrity, your sincerity, your talent, or your goodwill unless you give out samples.

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