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The Platinum Adventures Club® is a unique travel and activities group for our customers age 50+. Traveling with a group keeps costs lower than traveling alone and makes the experience more pleasurable. Join our club for great opportunities to meet new people, make new friends and enjoy activities such as:
• Day trips to interesting and unusual sights in Chicago and neighboring communities, such as trips to the latest museum exhibits and theater productions, architectural cruises and sporting events - incorporating delicious meals in our adventures whenever possible
• Extended travel to neighboring states, North America and international destinations. Our adventurers will travel in style with deluxe transportation and superior accommodations
• Informative seminars on timely topics
Joining the club is free and simple. If you are at least 50 years of age, have a PlatinumPreferred Account® and have $5,000.00 in deposits at our bank, you are eligible! Once you join, you will receive a FREE subscription to our quarterly Platinum Adventures® Newsletter with details on upcoming trips and events, recaps of past trips and much more. The only expense you incur is the cost of the events and trips you attend.
Please stop by the bank today to visit with a Personal Banker, fill out an application card and pick up the latest newsletter with our calendar of events. You can also call the bank to have an application card and newsletter mailed to you. For further information contact Nadine Mihaljevic, Director at 847-990-6726 or pac@libertyvillebank.com.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 7th, 2008 - Trip Preview with Joe Conroy of American Classic Tours
Joe will preview the Canadian Rockies Train Excursion, Blueberry Summer Harvest, Amish Country Traditions, and Lake Michigan Escape as well as the Nashville Country Christmas at the Opryland Hotel. Preview will be held at the Libertyville Bank & Trust South office on the 2nd floor.
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: Free
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 - Free Seminar - Susan Kavicky, Artist
Bring a friend to this free seminar at 6:30 pm at the Libertyville Bank & Trust South office (2nd floor) - Renowned and award-winning artist Susan Kavicky - basket weaving designs and art. Black/brown ash basketry is taken to a new form when the traditional wood splint is showcased in Susan Kavicky's work. Whether the structure is organic or architectural, the satin of black ash is always the center of attention.
Saturday, May 17th, 2008 - Downsizing for the Senior or Empty Nester
Bring a friend or family member. Prima by Design presents ideas on "Downsizing for the Senior or Empty Nester" at the Libertyville South office. Have you ever asked yourself: “After raising my family, should I downsize or stay where I am?” If so, this seminar is for you. Downsizing can be less stressful if approached correctly. Prima by Design will help make the downsizing process more manageable and thus more pleasant. Please call to register.
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Monday, May 19th, 2008 - Barbara Rinella "I Feel Bad About My Neck"
Come join us at the Antioch Golf Club where Barbara Rinella will dramatize the Nora Ephrom book, "I Feel Bad About My Neck." This presentation is side splitting hilarity. Light lunch included.
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $30/person
Friday, May 30th, 2008 - Devil in the White City
Back by Popular Demand - Come join us for this special one-day excursion to the New Chicago History Museum. Discover the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the devilish doings of J.H. Holmes, as described in Erik Larson’s best-selling book. Lunch supplied by Wolfgang Puck Catering.
Cost: $83/person
Thursday, June 5th, 2008 - Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park
Presented at the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Picture this: two young newlyweds starting married life out in one of New York’s most off beat and hilarious apartment buildings; Add the bride’s proper mother and the dashing, bohemian upstairs neighbor and it’s a recipe for a rollicking romantic adventure that will keep you laughing.
Cost: $85/person
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 - The Elegance and Equines of Barrington
Rave reviews by many of our customers who have requested this amazing trip. We will tour the San Filippo Foundation Place de la Musique; lunch at the landmark eatery Barn of Barrington Restaurant and, for the grand finale, we will visit retired and injured race horses at Wood End Farms. The charitable horse farm rehabilitates thoroughbred race horses for a life away from the race track.
Cost: $88/person
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 - Miller Park in Milwaukee
Brewers vs. Cubs. Call right away to register! Tickets will go quickly.
Cost: $85/person (Includes concession dollars)
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 - Debbie Reynolds
Oak Brook Terrace Drury Lane. Debbie Reynolds, one of Hollywood's most charming and endearing entertainers, will take center stage for her 2007 concert to celebrate her life, music and greatest triumphs. In this magical performance, Debbie weaves storytelling, songs, movie clips, bloopers, and impressions into a delightful montage of her life long career. This show is one that should not be missed.
Cost: $90/person
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 - Free Seminar - Prescription Drug Review
Dan Cantu of Blue Cross\Blue Shield will review Prescription Drugs and will answer all of your questions.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Jersey Boys at The LaSalle Bank Theatre in Chicago
Our two outings have been so successful, with lengthy waiting lists, so we’ve added the third and final performance. This story of four blue collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop history – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! Luncheon is included. Great seats - First come, first served.
Cost: $155/person
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 - Barbara Rinella "An Affair to Remember"
An afternoon with Barbara Rinella, book dramatist, at the Antioch Golf Club. We are fortunate to have Barbara bring another book to life for us. Spend an afternoon with the legendary Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy as Barbara dramatizes their backgrounds, leading to the momentous day in 1941 when they met on the set of "Woman of the Year". A light luncheon will be served
Cost: $30/person
Friday, October 10th, 2008 - St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
View over 100 different Scarecrow displays and continue along to set your eyes on the Harleys and cars on display. Peruse the many markets and shows which include: Autumn on the Fox Art and Craft Show, Antique Markets, Century Corners Outdoor Market along with live entertainment on the main stage. Hop on the free trolley cars to get around if you choose. Finally, we will meet up at the Paddle Wheel River Boat Dock and enjoy a one hour cruise along the Fox River.
Cost: $50/person
Monday, October 20th, 2008 - Free Seminar - Understanding Medicare Part D
Dan Cantu of Blue Cross\Blue Shield will discuss Medicare Part D and will answer all of your questions. Seminar will be held at the Libertyville Bank & Trust South office on the 2nd floor.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - Barbara Rinella "First Ladies, An Intimate Group Portrait of White House Wives"
Barbara will become many of our First Ladies including Martha Washington, Dolly Madison, and Mary Todd Lincoln as she dramatizes the book by Margaret Truman. She will also speak as Bess Truman and give thumbnail sketches from her daughter Margaret’s point of view of First Ladies from Nellie Taft to Hillary Clinton. A light luncheon will be served. Antioch Golf Club.
Cost: $30/person.
International Destination:
April 17 – May 1, 2008 – Greece (15-days) Taking Waiting List
After exploring Athens, you will spend five leisurely nights immersed in the island splendor of Mykonos and Santorini.
Highlights: Athens – Taverna Dinner Show – The Acropolis – Mykonos – Santorini – Winery Tour – Thermopylae – Kalambaka – Meteora – Delphi – Arachova – Olympia – Mycenae – Epidauros - Nauplion
Includes:
• Round trip air from O’Hare International Airport-Chicago
• Cancellation Waiver and Insurance
• Hotel Transfers
• Air Taxes and Fees/surcharges of $310 (subject to increase until paid in full)
• Twenty-two (22) meals: 13 breakfasts and 9 dinners
Cost:
$4,549/single
$3,749/pp - double
$3,699/pp - triple
Upcoming Domestic Overnight Trips for 2008:
June 7-16, 2008 – Canadian Rockies Train Excursion. Limited seats remaining. Act fast! (Sign up by April 1st)
Fly from O'Hare to Calgary, Alberta, Cananda. A breathtaking 10-day excursion including stops in Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Vancouver, Victoria, Butchart Gardens and a Mountaineer Train Excursion. This is an amazing trip and incredibly scenic. Don't forget your cameras. Registration is first come, first served. Call me or stop in for a brochure.
Cost:
$5,454/single
$4,398/pp - double
August 5-7, 2008 – Blueberry Summer Harvest in Michigan
This 3 day journey includes a four hour cruise from Manitowac Wisconsin, across Lake Michigan, to Ludington, Michigan. We will visit the Ovens of Manitowoc; have the time of your life on the Mac Woods Dune Rides in Mears, Michigan; visit the Little Sable Point Lighthouse; enjoy a narrated tram ride while visiting Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. In Kalamazoo Michigan, view the hilarious professional production of MID-LIFE! The Crisis Musical. We’ll go blueberry picking in South Haven, at the Degrandchamp’s Blueberry Farm. No bending or reaching is necessary as the blueberries grow on bushes. Finally, in a narrated tour, learn about the geology and history of the Tree-Mendous Fruit Farm in Eau Claire, Michigan; partake in a picnic buffet lunch in the serene valley; and have time to shop. Call Nadine for a colorful brochure that you must see to do it justice. First come, first served.
Cost:
$789/single
$659/pp - double
September 27 - October 3, 2008 - San Francisco & Lake Tahoe (sign up by May 31st or until sold out)
Visit California's beautiful "City by the Bay." You'll see San Francisco's most famous landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, the imposing Twin Peaks, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Perhaps you'll explore the shops in Union Square or ride the famed cable cars down thrilling hills during your full day of independent explorations. En route to Lake Tahoe, enjoy a vineyard tour and tasting in the most famous wine producing region in the country, Napa Valley. Try your hand at Lady Luck, take in a show and tour the Cal Neva (once owned by Frank Sinatra) during your final three-night stay in the resort gambling town of Lake Tahoe. From Lake Tahoe, you'll travel to and spend the day exploring the Old West town of Virginia City and Reno, known as "the Biggest Little City in the World."
Cost:
$2,489/single
$1,889/pp - double
$1,859/pp - triple
October 22 - 24, 2008 - Amish Country Traditions
Come with us on a guided three day tour through the Amish and Mennonite areas of Indiana as we learn about each group’s beliefs and lifestyles. We will visit an Amish Weaver, a Quilt Shop, the Yoder Popcorn Factory and more, Stay in an impeccable country inn with lovely views of the rolling countryside. Take a wagon ride down a country lane and, later, top off the day with a performance at the Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre of the Cole Porter masterpiece “Kiss Me Kate”.
Cost:
$665/single
$559/pp - double
December 4-7, 2008 – Nashville Country Christmas at the Opryland Hotel
Enjoy three nights at the Opryland Hotel, General Jackson Showboat, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes, Louise Mandrell Christmas Dinner Party, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry Show, Fantasy In Ice, Treasures for the Holidays Craft Show and more! As always first come, first served.
Cost:
$1,495/single
$1,198/pp - double
Call Nadine Mihaljevic @ 847-990-6726 or email us at pac@libertyvillebank.com for newsletters, flyers and further information on overnight trips or events; guests are always welcome on all overnight and day trips.
Reservation Policy
Day Trips
Reservations may be made in person or by telephone with Nadine Mihaljevic at our Libertyville Bank & Trust South office located at 1200 S. Milwaukee Ave. The direct line is 847-990-6726. For your reservation to be confirmed, payment must be received within seven days of the reservation. We accept Visa or MasterCard or checks made payable to Platinum Adventures Club and mailed to:
Platinum Adventures Club
Libertyville Bank & Trust
1200 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Once reservations have been confirmed, we are unable to offer refunds except in the case of an emergency.
Domestic & International Travel
To make reservations or for additional information about our extended trips, please contact Nadine Mihaljevic at 847-990-6726.
Responsibility of Libertyville Bank & Trust
Libertyville Bank & Trust is acting in the capacity of extending this invitation to travel to the Platinum Adventures members and their guests. By taking part in any and all trips, the participant waives any claim against Libertyville Bank & Trust and/or its representatives for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which is caused by any act of error or omission on the part of Libertyville Bank & Trust, their representative/s or any transportation company or other suppliers.
