A Southern Country Christmas

St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville December 4-11, 2017

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Notes From Julia......................................3

Bulletin Board..........................................4

Dyersville/Farley Events..........................5

Local Events........................................6-10

One-Day Ventures............................11-13

A Maritime Odyssey........................14-15

Grand Scandinavia Tour.................16-17

Rhine River Cruise..........................18-19

Southern Country Christmas..........20-21

Mystery Tour...........................................22

Missing Word Contest...........................23

Calendar 2017 March 5 Laura Ingalls Wilder/UD Heritage Center March 8 Artrageous/UD Heritage Center (p.6) March 24-April 4 Hawaii March 25 Paul Reiser, Comedian/UD Heritage Center (p.6) April 1 Chris Botti & Columbus Symphony Orchestra/UD Heritage Center (p.7) April 8 “Sister’s Easter Catechism”/UD Heritage Center (p.7) April 11 Southern Country Christmas Trip Preview (p.21) April 23 “Harris Cashes Out”/Bell Tower (p.8) May 3-6 Mystery Tour (p.22) May 15 The Lettermen/Circa ‘21 (p.12) June 1 Beatles Exhibition/Putnam Museum (p.11) June 15 “Back to the 50s”/Fireside (p.12) June 28 “Aladdin”/Chicago (p.5) July 7 The Texas Tenors/UD Heritage Center (p.8) July 7-16 A Maritime Odyssey (p.14-15) July 19 Celebration Belle Classic Oldies Cruise/ Port of Dubuque (p.9) July 22 “The Wizard of Oz”/Five Flags (p.9) July 29 “Carpenters Once More”/Old Creamery Amana (p.13) July 30 “Gypsy”/The Grand Aug 10-28 Scandinavia (p.16-17) Aug 13 “Fish on Friday”/Bell Tower (p.10) Sept 14 “Elvis Lives”/Fireside (p.13) Oct 10 Celebration Belle All-Day Cruise/ Port of Dubuque (p.10) Oct 28-Nov 5 Rhine River Cruise (p.18-19) Oct 29 “Old Hams”/Bell Tower Nov 2 “Miracle on 34th Street”/Fireside Dec 4-11 Southern Country Christmas (p.20-21) Dec 7 “Snowbiz”/Hotel Julien

Hello, Friends! I’m excited that spring is on its way. Spring is a time when we magically de-velop an energy burst and refocus our atten-tion on filling our cal-endar with pleasurable activities. For me, the excitement of discov-ering new destinations, learning new things, and meeting new friends through travel is invigorating. We had a wonderful group of travelers to Panama in January. The weather was warm and sunny, a nice respite from the Midwest cold. Tour highlights were our Panama Canal cruise experience, Embera Indian village visit, sloth educational session, aerial rainforest tram ride, and relaxation for two unstructured days at our beautiful resort. AmeriClub had a phenomenal response to “The Touch of Grace” New Melleray Abbey experiences in February. To accommodate the 100 people who called to register, we sched-uled two additional dates, for a total of four sessions. It is a blessing to have this wonderful treasure in our area, and the high response level we received demonstrates the value many of us place in New Melleray Abbey. Before I leave for our exciting Hawaii trip on March 24, I will spend eight days in Vermont at my annual bank club directors’ conference. This is a highpoint of my year, as bank club directors from select banks around the country meet for educational workshops, networking, and area touring. It is a time to discover destinations of appeal to travelers and share ideas for offering valuable experi-ences to club members. I welcome this time to “recharge my batteries” each year.

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Speaking of recharging, is it time for you to join AmeriClub on an exciting adventure, whether a one-day jaunt or an extended tour? We always have lots of fun and learn amazing things in the process! Our May Mystery Trip will provide unexpected inclusions and a guaranteed great time. Fab-ulous tours have been planned to Hawaii, the Canadian Maritimes, and four Scandinavian countries. Don’t miss our Rhine River cruise and our December motorcoach tour to St. Louis, Memphis, Nash-ville, and Louisville. Best wishes for a meaning-ful Easter or Passover, and celebrate the fascinating [Irish] culture on St. Patrick’s Day!

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dWorth Thinking About “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else’s life…Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” −Steve Jobs Reservations and InformationJulia Terwilleger at 563.589.0804 Erin Schumacher at 563.582.1841, ext. 374Sheila Tegeler at 563.875.2491Kristie Heims at 563.744.3380Dana King at 608.744.2125Jean Wanezek at 608.348.4300Lori Marshall at 608.723.5678Pam Kreul at 608.822.7300

Cancellation PolicyIf a cancellation is necessary, every effort will be made to provide either a partial or full refund. However, we cannot provide a guar-antee of a full refund. Please be advised that there will be circumstances when refunds will NOT be possible due to ticket purchases, meal number guarantees, etc. If a tour is cancelled due to insufficient reservation numbers, you will be issued a full refund. On tours where an outside agent is used, we will adhere to the written cancellation policy of the agent.

Stand-By ListWe always appreciate your willingness to be on the stand-by list for trips that are filled. Please call and add your name to any that interest you. You may get a call to join us.

AmeriClub Points-for-Travel ProgramEach time you travel with AmeriClub, earn valuable points to redeem as cash discounts for future travel! Every travel day you spend with AmeriClub earns you 75 points, as of January 1, 2016. For every 300 points you accumulate, you earn a $10 credit toward your next trip.

Refer-A-Friend Program Refer family and friends to Ameri-Club who do not already bank with American Trust, and if they join, we will send you a check for $15. There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make. (Husband and wife joining count as one referral.) Bring a Guest! Members are encouraged to invite friends to experience the fun and benefits of AmeriClub. You may register one guest for each Club event. A couple may invite two individuals. As space becomes available, each AmeriClub member may invite more than one guest.

Three Great Ways to JoinTo become an AmeriClub member, you need to be age 40 or better and maintain qualifying account balances. Stop by any branch to request mem-bership information. To be eligible you can choose to:• Maintain at least $5,000 in one of

the following American Trust accounts: checking, savings, or money market account.

• Maintain at least $10,000 in any combination of the following American Trust accounts: checking, savings, certificates of deposit, money market account, IRA, 401(k), personal trust services, or brokerage services.

• Qualify with an initial balance of $50,000 on either a consumer or mortgage loan. (Loans cannot be combined.)(A joint account relationship held by husband and wife qualifies both. No membership fees are involved.)

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Join AmeriClub for a fabulous day of professional theater and fun! Come alone or with friends, or bring your children or grand-children. This will be a fun day for all ages! “Aladdin,” the hit Broadway musical, is at the beautiful Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement. From the producer of “The Lion King” comes the timeless story, a thrilling new production filled with unforget-table beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtak-ing spectacle. “Aladdin” features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music. See why audiences and critics agree, “Aladdin is exactly what you wished for!” Departure from Dyersville is at 8:30 a.m., with passenger pick-ups in Farley and Dubuque’s Plaza 20. A lunch stop (on own) will be made at the Belvidere Oasis, with arrival at the theater before the 2:00 p.m. show. Our included two-meat banquet dinner is at Rockford’s Machine Shed. Children’s meal selections will also be available. Arrival in Dubuque will be approximately 9:15 p.m. (Farley 9:45 p.m. and Dyersville 10:00 p.m.). To register, contact trip escorts Sheila Tegeler at 563.875.2491 or Kristie Heims at 563.744.3380; or call Erin Schumacher at 563.582.1841, ext. 374. Trip cost of $185 per person includes transportation, orchestra seats for “Aladdin,” dinner, and all gratuities. Full payment is due with registration.

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“Art & Music Gone Wild” by ArtrageousWednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m.Heritage Center, University of Dubuque2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

Imagine an artist creating a master-piece before your eyes, unveiling larger-than-life art in mere moments. Mixing live music, choreography, and audience participation, Artrageous artists, musicians, singers, and dancers take you on a visual journey of wild inspiration, creativity, and fun culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. Prepare to be part of the show! A free, 30-minute lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Babka Theatre precedes the performance. Your AmeriClub price is $25 per ticket for main-floor seating.

Paul Reiser, Comedian Saturday, March 25, 2017, 7:30 p.m.Heritage Center, University of Dubuque2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

Paul Reiser, award-winning actor, writer, producer, stand-up comedian, and star of TV’s hit sitcom, “Mad About You,” highlights the funny things about life, love, and relationships. He also starred in “Married” and was voted one of Comedy Central’s “Top 100 Comedians of All Time.” A free pre-show concert will be held on the Cyber Café Knapp Stage from 6:00-7:00 p.m., featuring The OK Factor with classically trained cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Dietmeyer performing folk, bluegrass, jazz, and pop music. Your AmeriClub price is $34 for main-floor seating.

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Chris Botti & the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Saturday, April 1, 2017, 7:30 p.m.Heritage Center, University of Dubuque2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

Chris Botti, jazz trumpeter, has performed with Paul Simon, Michael Bublé, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, and Frank Sinatra. He has become the best-selling American instrumentalist in the world. The Columbus (OH) Symphony Orchestra returns to Heritage Center by popular demand, hav-ing performed at the Heritage Center’s 2013 opening festivities. The UD Jazz Ensemble will present a free concert from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on the Cyber Café Knapp Stage. Your AmeriClub price is $45 for main-floor seating.

“Sister’s Easter Catechism”Saturday, April 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Heritage Center, University of Dubuque2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

Celebrate the Easter Season with Sister as she answers the time-worn questions of the season like “Why isn’t Easter the same day every year like Christmas?” and “Will my bunny go to heaven?” Part pageant and wHOLY hysterical, this latest of the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series unearths the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, Easter baskets, and of course those yummy Easter Peeps. Classroom par-ticipation is a must, so don’t forget to wear your Easter bonnet and join Sister for this seasonal treat! Your AmeriClub price is $27 per ticket for main-floor seating.

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The Texas TenorsFriday, July 7, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Heritage Center, University of Dubuque2255 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

“Harris Cashes Out!” Sunday, April 23, 2017, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA

The Texas Tenors treat audiences to a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway, and current pop music. Through breathtaking vocals, humor, and a touch of cowboy charm, they create an unforgettable live show. Since their whirlwind debut six years ago on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” their Emmy Award-winning PBS special airing across the country, and Billboard Chart-topping albums, it’s easy to see why The Texas Tenors are America’s favorite new tenors. Your AmeriClub price is $32 per ticket for main-floor seating.

Forty years ago, Harris Wellborn wrote an off-Broadway musical that closed after one performance. Now Harris is down on his luck, living in a run-down apartment dependent on the charity of his domineering sister–but still dreaming of making it on Broadway. His life takes a hilarious turn [when] he meets the flaky young woman down the hall, and her scheming boyfriend comes up with a devious plan to cash in on Harris’ past. Your discounted AmeriClub price is only $16 for main-floor seating.

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Celebration Belle Classic Oldies Cruise Wednesday, July 19, 2017Port of Dubuque, Board 10:30 a.m.Cruise 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cruise down the Mississippi and reminisce with entertainers Ray and Jane to the 50s and 60s music of Elvis, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others. Homemade sticky rolls and fresh fruit are available upon boarding. Later, a hot two-entrée lunch buffet will be served. Pre-cruise check-in will take place for those registered at the AmeriClub table at the Port of Dubuque prior to the cruise. Please note that tickets will not be mailed and reminder calls will not be made. AmeriClub price is $57.95 per person, due at reservation.

“The Wizard of Oz”Saturday, July 22, 2017, 2:00 p.m.Five Flags Theater405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful “Wizard of Oz,” twists its way near you! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow in this lavish production, performed by Dubuque’s Rising Star Theatre Company, featuring breathtak-ing special effects, dazzling choreography, munchkins, flying monkeys, and classic songs. Your AmeriClub price is $12 per ticket for main-floor seating.

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“Fish on Friday” Sunday, August 13, 2017, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA

Celebration Belle Day-Long CruiseTuesday, October 10, 2017Port of Dubuque, Board 7:30 a.m.Cruise 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A musical comedy by David Resn-ick, this re-imagined version of Robert Byrne’s book on growing up Catholic in Dubuque in the 1940s was written specifi-cally for the Bell Tower Theater. Follow the antics of Tommy Shannon and his friends from church to class to confession to the school dance. Your discounted AmeriClub price is only $16 for main-floor seating.

The Celebration Belle’s Autumn Round-Trip Cruise features popular entertain-ers Ray and Jane! We depart from Dubuque’s Ice Harbor, cruise upriver to Guttenberg, and cruise back to Dubuque on one of the most beautiful sections of the Mississippi River. Our relaxing day includes live enter-tainment, the Captain’s narration of the area, full hot breakfast buffet, full hot lunch buffet, and the Celebration Belle’s famous prime rib dinner! AmeriClub price is $154.95 per person, due at registration. A full refund is available for cancellations received by September 5.

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“The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition”Thursday, June 1, 2017Putnam Museum and Science CenterDavenport, IA

The Fab Four and Beatlemania are back! Hysterical fans mobbed them; concert audiences deafened them; and Beatles T-shirts, bobble heads, and lunch boxes haunted them. Experience the entire Beatles journey in this award-winning interactive exhibition begin-ning in Liverpool and continuing with the early days in Hamburg, touring North Amer-ica, and return to England. Four galleries include “Beginnings, Influences, and Life in Liverpool”; “Life on the Road”; “Innovation in the Studio”; and “The Decade of the Break-up.” On display are hundreds of artifacts, personal items, letters, instruments, rare photos, and Beatles mer-chandise and memorabilia. The final gallery contains a very rare item, the record John Lennon signed for his killer hours before his death. In addition to the exhibit, the Putnam Curator of History and Anthropology will present “The British Invasion,” as we remember bell bottoms, platform shoes, love beads, and Nehru jackets. We’ve included a three-course, 60s-themed lunch. To complete the day, we’ll view “Living in the Age of Airplanes” in the museum’s giant-screen theater. Departure from Dubuque is 9:30 a.m., with arrival back in Dubuque at 5:15 p.m. Transportation from Dyersville and Farley will be included as needed. Trip price of $89 includes trans-portation, Beatles and Putnam permanent exhibits, curator’s program, lunch, movie, and gratuities.

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“Back to the 50s”Thursday, June 15, 2017Fireside Dinner TheatreFort Atkinson, WI

For more than 40 years The Let-termen have been entertaining audiences throughout the country. This popular group has produced over 50 albums–nine certified gold–as well as hits including “When I Fall In Love,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” “Goin’ Out Of My Head,” “Can’t Take My [Eyes] Off Of You,” “Hurt So Bad,” and “Shangri-La.” Trip cost is $97 per person and includes transportation, lunch, show, and gratuities. Full payment, refundable until April 5, is due at registration.

Continuing the tradition of the Fireside’s wildly popular band shows, “Back to the 50s” will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. The Fireside band featuring Steve Watts will bring the music and the fun from such artists as Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Patsy Cline, Nat King Cole, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Mathis, The Everly Brothers, and much, much more! Trip cost is $112 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, plated gourmet lunch, show, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until May 15, is due with registration.

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“Elvis Lives”Thursday, September 14, 2017Fireside Dinner TheatreFort Atkinson, WI

“Carpenters Once More”Saturday, July 29, 2017Old Creamery Theatre Amana, IA

This unique show features champions and finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, a live band, singers, and dancers. Audiences “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience hightlighting Elvis’ life. Trip cost is $112 per person and includes transportation from Dubuque, plated gourmet lunch, show, and driver’s gratuity. Full payment, refundable until August 8, is due with registration.

Join us as we celebrate one unforget-table brother/sister duo, featuring vocalist Diana Lynn, live from Branson. Enjoy The Carpenters' most famous hits including “Yes-terday Once More,” “Close To You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and others! We depart Dubuque at 1:00 p.m., with pickups in Farley and Dyersville. Prior to a 5:00 p.m. dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn, we visit Amana shops. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m., with arrival back in Dubuque at 11:15 p.m. Per-person trip price of $92 includes transportation, family-style dinner with dessert at the Ox Yoke Inn, “Carpenters Once More” production, and driver’s gratu-ity. Full payment, refundable until July 5, is due at registration.

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Come celebrate one unforgettable voice with the sounds of The Carpenters Once More featuring vocalist Diana Lynn, direct from Branson! This heartwarming show highlights hits like “Yesterday Once More,” “Close To You,” “For All We Know,”

“We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Postman,” “Ticket To Ride,” and many more!

Tickets: $29.50 for adults; $17.50 for students

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Day 1: We transfer to the airport, fly to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and check into our hotel.

Day 2: (B, D) Breakfast is in the tranquil, picturesque village of Peggy’s Cove. Huge granite boulders are scattered through-out this quaint fishing village. Peggy’s Cove Light, on a massive granite ledge, houses Canada’s only post office in a lighthouse. We return to Halifax to the waterfront Maritime Museum, with displays about the region’s history and a terrific RMS Titanic exhibit. Our Halifax city tour begins with the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, containing 121 graves of victims from the sinking of the Titanic. Then we visit the Halifax Public Gardens, the oldest and finest formal Victorian gardens in North America. Day 3: (B, D) We head to Cape Breton Island for a two-night stay and visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum over-looking Bras d’Or Lake. This complex contains a large collection of Bell’s artifacts and inventions, including replicas of the first telephones and a model of the HD-4 hydro-foil craft. Day 4: (B, D) We explore one of nature’s most stunning regions, the Cabot Trail, which winds around the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore and ascends to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This magnificent highway is carved into the sides of mountains that rise high above the shimmering waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Lookouts offer

A Maritime Odyssey Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick July 7−16, 2017

Per-person price: $4,354 (double) and $5,215 (single) includes local airport transfers, round-trip air-fare, nine nights’ quality hotel accommodations, admission to attractions noted in the itinerary, professional guide, nine break-fasts, two lunches, six dinners, deluxe motor coach transporta-tion in Canada, gratuities, baggage handling, comprehensive travel insurance protection, and your AmeriClub travel leader. A $500 deposit is required and the balance is due March 31, 2017. If trip insurance is not desired, $324 may be deducted from the tour price. A valid passport is required for this tour.

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unforgettable vistas of Cape Breton’s rugged coastline, where pods of whales can often be seen just offshore and bald eagles soar on ocean breezes. Day 5: (B, D) Heading for Prince Edward Island (PEI), we depart Nova Scotia via ferry across the warm waters of Northum-berland Strait. Upon arrival in PEI, we tour historic Charlottetown, where in 1864 the nation of Canada was conceived. Visits include Province House and Peaks Quay. Day 6: (B, L) We enjoy a full day on beautiful, delightful PEI, including the popu-lar Prince Edward Island Preserve Company. Our lunch features unique dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Devotees come to PEI to celebrate the home of the red-haired movie character, Anne of Green Gables, and her creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery. The Green Gables Shore area boasts red sand-stone cliffs, white sand beaches, and rolling farm fields. Its coastline is protected in the PEI National Park. Day 7: (B, L) We cross the incred-ible Confederation Bridge, spanning nine miles of the Northumberland Strait, con-necting PEI to New Brunswick. Once in New Brunswick, we spend the day along the Acadian Coast from Shediac to Bouctouche, where the French culture is alive and well, and also experience it at Le Pays de la Sag-ouine, a recreated Acadian Village. Also on our itinerary is the fabulous Dunes of Bouc-

touche, an eco-centre preserve along the shore. Our friends at Shediac Bay Cruises take us on a memorable, two-and-a-half-hour lobster lunch cruise. “Lobstertales,” as it is locally known, offers the most experiential and educational lobster stop anywhere! We help the crew pull in traps and learn the history and significance of lobster fishing in the region. Then we are taught how to cook, crack, and eat lobster–the New Bruns-wick way! (Chicken and vegetarian substitutes are available.) We check into our Moncton hotel for the next two nights. Day 8: (B, D) We tour Moncton and are off to one of the tour’s highlights–The Hopewell Rocks in the Bay of Fundy. We walk on the ocean floor at low tide. The 100 billion tons of sea water that flow in and out of the bay twice a day, every day of the year, and rise an incredible 48 feet, could fill the Grand Canyon! Day 9: (B, D) We depart New Brunswick and return to Nova Scotia for our final night in Halifax. We visit the Tidal Bore, a rare natural phenomenon in Truro. The day concludes with a tour of Halifax and our farewell dinner. Day 10: (B) We bid fare-well to the Canadian Maritimes, fly to the United States, and are transported to Dubuque.

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Our dream vacation offers breath-taking scenery including crystal-clear streams, sparkling lakes, tundra, and forests; the Arctic Circle; Lapland; husky dog farm; train and ferry rides; cruises; guided sightseeing in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Bergen, Oslo, and Helsinki; and more! Days 1 and 2: (D) Transfer to Chi-cago for our overnight flight to Stockholm, Sweden, where we meet our tour director and enjoy our welcome dinner. Day 3: (B) Stockholm sightseeing features the Royal Palace, Riddarholm Church, and City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Optional excursions are available. Day 4: (B) Enjoy beautiful Swedish countryside as we drive to Helsingborg. Cross by ferry to Denmark. Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital. Day 5: (B, D) Sightsee-ing features the Church of Our Savior, Stock Exchange, and Rosenborg Castle, where Denmark’s crown jewels and Throne Chair, made from narwhal tusks, [are] held. Stop for pictures of the Little Mermaid statue. Board our ship for the overnight cruise to Norway.

Day 6: (B, D) Disembark. Visit the wooden Heddal Stave Church. Via Lake Tinnsjøen, where saboteurs sank a ferry and ruined Nazi hopes of winning the race for the atomic bomb, enter the Rjukan Valley. Today’s highlight is a guided visit of Vemork, scene of the daring sabotage action in the movie, “The Heroes of Telemark.” Learn about dramatic events of 1943. Travel to rustic, unspoiled Telemark.

The Grand Scandinavian Circle Tour Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and the Arctic CircleAugust 10−28, 2017

Per-person price: $7,999 (dou-ble), $9,050 (single), and $7,840 (triple) includes airport transfers from Dubuque; round-trip airfare from Chicago; Oslo-to-Tromsø flight, sightseeing, accommodations, and meals noted; headsets; baggage han-dling; gratuities; travel insurance; professional tour director; and AmeriClub travel leader. A deposit of $829 is required. The balance is due May 22, 2017. Space is limited, so reserve now!

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Day 7: (B, D) Drive along Lake Totak to the Haukeli Mountains, and admire thun-dering Låtefoss Waterfall. Cross Hardangerfjord by ferry, and arrive in picturesque Bergen. Day 8: (B) Our Bergen tour intro-duces the city’s 11th-century origins. Ride the funicular to Mount Fløyen. Optional excursions are available. Day 9: (B, D) Cruise beautiful Nae-royfjord and Sognefjord. In Flam, experience the spectacular Flam Train ride and see the magnificent Kjosfossen Waterfall. Board the Bergen-Oslo Train and ride through Hardan-ger National Park to Oslo, Norway’s capital. Day 10: (B) Oslo sightseeing features the National Theater, Parliament, Royal Palace, Frogner Park’s famous Gustav Vigeland sculptures, and more. The afternoon is free, with an optional excursion available. Day 11: (B) Fly to Tromsø and arrive at the starting point for many great polar explorers. Here, summers are surpris-ingly warm due to gulf currents and the “Midnight Sun.” Visit the Arctic Cathedral during our city tour. Day 12: (B, D) Enjoy ferry crossings on the Ullsfjorden and Lyn-genfjorden, with breathtaking views of the Lyngen Alps, blue glaciers, and mountain peaks rising over 3,280 feet from the fjord. Arrive in Alta. Day 13: (B, D) Our Alta city tour includes the spectacular Rock Carvings, demonstrating a human settlement dating from 4,200 to 500 BC, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Honningsvåg,

the northernmost point of the North Cape. Stand at the cliff rising 1,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. Here, the sun never sets mid-May through the end of July.

Day 14: (B, D) Admire lakes, tundra, and forests as we head to Lapland. Visit Sven Eng-holm’s husky farm and stay over-night in Ivalo, a Sami village. Day 15: (B) Cross the Arctic Circle and stop at Santa Claus Village to see Father Christmas and receive our Arctic Circle Certifi-cate. Continue to Rovaniemi for a tour. Tonight is an optional din-ner at a Sami (Laplander) home.

Day 16: (B, D) Drive south via Oulu to Jyväskylä. Day 17: (B) Stop in international ski resort Lahti to see enormous ski jumps. Continue to Helsinki, Finland’s capital. Our guided tour features the Presidential Palace, Lutheran Cathedral, Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, arts-and-crafts open-air market, and more. Day 18: (B, D) A full day at leisure in Helsinki offers an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia. Tonight, our farewell dinner is held. Day 19: (B) After break-fast, depart Helsinki for home.

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AmeriClub is excited to present a fantastic nine-day tour including a seven-night cruise on Europe’s beautiful Rhine River, from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Holland, on Avalon Waterways’ Felicity. One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits us on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. We will enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, Ger-many, as well as an excursion to Germany’s Black Forest and Heidelberg. We will sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of river dotted every mile with castles. The scenery is breathtaking! We’ll visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, see the legendary Lorelei rock where siren song lured sailors to their doom, and enjoy a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam. The magnificent Felicity accommo-dates only 138 passengers, offering the inti-mate feeling of a small ship while providing the spaciousness passengers expect from the Avalon fleet. The ship offers fabulous meals with complimentary sparkling wine at break-fast, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner; bicycles to check out at no cost; a fitness center; headsets for guided shore excursions; award-winning land programs led by expert certified local guides and VIP access to the “must sees”; onboard lectures, activities, and nightly entertainment that bring the local culture onboard; onshore experiences presented by entertainers, artisans, and experts; and more.

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AmeriClub has space available for only 28 passengers. Register early for best cabin selection. Price begins at $5,149 per person for a Category E stateroom, double accom-modations. Four stateroom categories are available. A $929 per-person deposit* is required with registration and cabin selection. Final payment is due July 17, 2017. A passport, valid for six months after trip completion, is necessary. Tour price includes round-trip Dubuque-to-Chicago airport transfers, round-trip airfare from Chicago, cruise in passenger-selected cabin with sightseeing as specified on the itinerary, all onboard meals, port charges, gratuities, Travel Protection Plan, and services of a professional cruise director and AmeriClub escort. Contact Julia for a flyer with com-plete details. *Per Avalon Waterways’ cruise policy, $250 paid at time of initial trip deposit is non-refundable or non-transferrable.

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Jump start your holiday season with this exciting motorcoach adventure. A high-light is our evening at Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion, adorned “Elvis style” for Christmas. Daily highlights are noted, and included meals follow daily descriptions.

Day 1: St. Louis−Guided tour of Cathedral Basilica with its impressive mosa-ics. Dinner at Lucas Park Grille. “Garden Glow” Christmas lights display at Missouri Botanical Gardens. We stay at the Drury Inn for one night. (Dinner) Day 2: Memphis−Southern BBQ Ribs lunch at Central BBQ. Guided tour of Sun Studio. Check into hotel for two nights. Southern meal and “Elvis Holiday Tribute Show,” including one of America’s best trib-ute artists, live band, and singers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 3: Memphis−National Civil Rights Museum at the former Lorraine Motel, the location of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. Beale Street lunch on your own. Smithsonian Institution’s Rock ’n’ Soul Museum. Tour of Graceland, Elvis’ home, decorated for Christmas, and the Graceland complex. Dinner buffet in Graceland Museum complex. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 4: Nashville−Home of Country Music. Afternoon check-in at the fabulous Opryland Hotel for two nights with time to explore the hotel’s gardens, shops, Delta Riv-erboat Ride, and Parade of Trees. Tennessee

A Southern Country Christmas St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, and Louisville December 4-11, 2017

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Performing Arts Center’s performance of “A Christmas Story,” the humorous 1940s tale of young Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. (Breakfast) Day 5: Nashville−Johnny Cash Museum. Backstage tour of Ryman Audito-rium. BBQ lunch and line dancing at Wild-horse Saloon. Free time before Grand Ole Opry show. (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 6: Nashville and Louisville−Self-guided tour of Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. Check-in at Louis-ville’s beautiful Galt House for two nights. “Lights Under Louisville,” an underground holiday-light spectacular with 850 lit charac-ters. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 7: Louisville - Guided tour of Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. Self-guided tour of Mohammed Ali Museum. Galt House’s KaLightoscope vignettes with beautiful luminary figures. Derby Dinner Playhouse. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 8: Home−Depart Louisville, stop for lunch, and travel to Dubuque. (Breakfast, Lunch) Per-person price: $2,775 (double accommodations), $3,385 (single), $2,595 (triple), $2,495 (quad). A $150 deposit is required with the balance due September 24. Price includes motor coach transpor-

tation from Dubuque, seven nights’ deluxe hotel accommo-dations, luggage handling, 15 meals, admissions as noted in itinerary, gratuities, professional tour director, and AmeriClub escort. Tour payments should be made to AmeriClub. Optional travel protection insurance is available from and payable to Tri-State Travel at the following rates: $269 double and triple, $279 single, and $229 quad. Insurance payment check, pay-able to Tri-State Travel, should accompany trip deposit.

TRAVEL PREVIEW Thursday, April 11, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

12th Floor, 895 Main Street, Dubuque, IASeating is limited. RSVP to Julia at

563.589.0804 or 800.373.1841, ext. 804, oremail jterwilleger@americantrust.com

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Calling all mystery lovers! Another fantastic Mystery Tour has been customized especially for AmeriClub travelers. You won’t want to miss this one. You can expect inter-esting attractions, comfortable accommoda-tions, delicious meals, and a great time! Per-person trip prices are $1,029 (double accommodations), $1,199 (single), and $979 (triple) and include deluxe motor coach transportation from Dubuque, three nights’ lodging in one hotel, baggage han-dling, three breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners, admissions to included attractions, and gratuities. A $150 deposit is due, with the final payment by March 20. A full refund is available for cancellations before March 20.

Mystery Tour May 3–6, 2017

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Missing Word Contest Our Missing Word Contest winner for January/February was Elaine Konzen, who received a check for $25. The missing word was “Valentine,” and the song title was “My Funny Valentine.” We have hidden another song title with a missing word in this issue. Read your AmeriClub newsletter carefully, looking for any words enclosed in [brackets] like this. Rearrange the words to form the title or extended title of a popular song. One word will be missing. Figure out the missing word, and write the missing word only on the Missing Word Contest form found below. All correct entries received prior to the deadline indicated on the form are entered into the $25 drawing. All entries received throughout the year are entered into a year-end drawing for a grand prize of $100! Good luck!

Entry Form

Name: Address:

Phone: The missing word is: (Entries must be received before March 31. Members only.) Mail to: Julia Terwilleger

American Trust P.O. Box 938 Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0938

Goodbye Snail Mail–Hello E-mail Be first to receive details about upcoming trips and events.You won’t misplace your printed copy, as it’s always on your computer!

Ready to sign-up?• Go to www.americantrust.bank• Click on Menu• Click on Services• Click on AmeriClub• Click on AmeriClub Journal• Complete the form • Click submit

You will receive an e-mail confirmation that you have signed up and will no longer receive a paper copy of the Journal. You can also submit your Missing Word guess online! Just follow the link above, and click on Missing Word Contest in place of Journal. Like us on Facebook to see what’s happening with Ameri-Club and share with your friends.

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