The Platinum Adventures Club is a unique travel and activities group for our customers age 50 or better. 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 incorporating delicious meals in our adventures whenever possible
• Extended travel to domestic and international destinations. Our adventures 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 and have $5,000.00 in deposits and an active checking account at our bank, you are eligible! 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 calendar of events. You can also call the bank to have an application card and calendar of events mailed to you. For further information contact Marti Marra, Director at 847-784-1354.
Upcoming Events
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Reverse Mortgage Seminar
Thursday, April 22nd | 5:30pm
Did you know that for homeowners age 62 or better, who are looking to increase their monthly cash flow without tapping into their retirement funds and investments, a reverse mortgage can make a lot of sense? The proceeds are tax free, do not effect Social Security or Medicare benefits and the funds may be used for any purpose, without restrictions.
Please join us to learn more from Craig Stewart, Wintrust Mortgage Reverse Mortgage Specialist. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: FREE, but please call for reservations.
Location: Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust, 200 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Billy Elliot The Musical
Wednesday, April 28th | 7:30pm performance
Elton John’s new musical is “The Best Show You Will Ever See” (New York Post). It has thrilled audiences worldwide, winning ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical and “Best Musical of the Decade”. Set in a small mining town, the story follows Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of a boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers his dream to dance. Full of life, laughter, award-winning choreography and an unforgettable score, this uplifting show is “Impossible to Resist” (Chicago Tribune). We will enjoy a pre-theater dinner at the Italian Village with your choice of Veal Marsala, Tortelli Tre Formaggi or Salmon alla Puttanesca. Please specify choice when making reservation.
Cost: $160.00
We will depart Lake Forest: 3:45 p.m. from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 3:30 p.m.
We will depart Wilmette: 4:15 p.m. from The Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake St. Please arrive by 4:00 p.m.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Discovering Your Memory Power
Tuesday, May 4th and Wednesday, May 5th | 10:00am
You will walk away from this presentation with several ideas on how a more powerful memory can improve efficiency and reduce stress. Tom Weber, a trainer with Freedom Personal Development, will teach you how to train your mind and memory to become a faster reader and retain more information. Tom travels across the US teaching workshops such as “Memory Training” and “Smart Reading” to thousands of business professionals. Join us for a fun morning while we train our minds for increased memory power. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: FREE, but please call for reservations.
Tuesday, May 4th: North Shore Community Bank, 7800 Lincoln, Skokie
Wednesday, May 5th: Lake Forest Bank & Trust, 727 Bank Lane, Lake Forest
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Bobby Vinton - Live in Concert | Drury Lane - Oak Brook
Tuesday, May 11th
A multi-talented musician, singer and actor, Bobby Vinton has sold more than 75 million albums during his career. This “Total Entertainer” pulls out all the stops in his full-stage musical gala. Vinton is joined by an orchestra to sing all his most loved hits and many favorites such as “Blue Velvet”, “Roses are Red”, “Mr. Lonely” and many more. It’s a dazzling concert event that showcases one of music’s great artists. Dinner is included before the performance.
Cost:$95.00
We will depart Lake Forest: 4:00 p.m. from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 3:25 p.m.
We will depart Wilmette: 4:30 p.m. from The Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake St. Please arrive by 4:15 p.m.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Investing in Today's Economy
Wednesday, May 26th | 10:00am
In today’s economy, you might think it’s better to just stuff your money in your mattress where you know it will be safe. But where are some “safe places” you can put your money where it will work for you? Bruce Sturgeon of Wayne Hummer Wealth Management will give you some ideas on investing and answer your questions about your financial options. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: FREE, but please call for reservations.
Location: North Shore Community Bank Bank, 1145 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Family Solutions for Successful Aging
Saturday, June 5th | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Aging is something that we all will inevitably face. This event is designed to solve some of the problems we and our families encounter along the way. We will have three discussion groups led by experts in each field. Group 1 will discuss the available resources that can assist the various stages of aging. Group 2 will be led by financial experts who will advise on Trusts, Roth IRA’s, Long term Care Insurance, Reverse Mortgages and much more. Group 3 will be led by an elder care lawyer and a representative from Family Services who will discuss various conversations families need to have. There will also be a room full of booths where experts can answer questions about your specific needs. This is an event and information you can’t miss!
Cost: FREE, but please call for reservations.
Location: Winnetka Congregational Church, 630 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka (Lower level)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Old Time Radio
Tuesday, June 8th
Do you remember the sounds of objects falling in Fibber McGee and Molly’s closet, the voice of “The Shadow,” or the Ovaltine commercials for “Little Orphan Annie”? If you enjoyed those days of “old time radio,” you’ll love this seminar! Larry Bergnach, entertainer & humorous speaker will recall those golden days when radio was king! Larry will demonstrate some radio sound effects and will display memorabilia of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. There will also be loads of audience participation with dancing and singing to the music of the big name dance bands of that era.
Cost: $18.00 per person which includes dessert and beverages. Transportation is not provided to this event.
Location: Winberie's Restaurant, 800 W. Lake Cook Rd., Buffalo Grove
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Driehaus Mansion - The Marble Palace
Thursday, June 10th
This mansion was built by distillery and banking magnate Samuel Mayo Nickerson between 1879 and 1883. Bought in 2003 by Richard Driehaus, a Chicago philanthropist and preservationist, he has just completed a five year restoration. The carved woodwork and stone, shimmering mosaics and jewel-toned stained glass, plus two dozen pieces of original furniture that now adjoin Driehaus’ own collection of late 19th century paintings, sculpture, furniture, silver and Tiffany lighting are a must see! Only 12 people are permitted to tour the mansion at a time, so we will divide into two groups. When not touring, you will enjoy shopping on Michigan Avenue. We will be lunching at Lawry’s Prime Rib restaurant.
Cost: $80.00
We will depart Lake Forest: 8:15 a.m. from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 8:00 a.m.
We will depart Wilmette: 8:45 a.m. from The Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake St. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Nuclear Power, Wind Farm, and the Railroad
Wednesday, June 16th
With the steep cost increases of petroleum based products, we need to focus our energy needs on alternative methods. Here is your chance to see three of these alternatives, all in North Central Illinois. Our first visit is to the Byron-Excelon Nuclear Power Plant, where we will tour the training center and simulator and hear first hand about the positive and negative aspects of using nuclear power as energy. Next, we will head south to the Mendota Wind Farm, where we will stand at the base of a massive windmill and learn about using wind as an energy source. We will end with lunch and a visit to the railroad yard in Rochelle
Cost: $79.00
We will depart Lake Forest: 7:30 a.m. from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 7:15 a.m.
We will depart Wilmette: 8:00 a.m. from The Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake St. Please arrive by 7:45 a.m.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Mississippi River Cruise
June 23 - 25, 2010
Experience the magic of the Mississippi on a 100 mile river cruise aboard the Celebration Belle. We will begin our 3-day journey in Galena with lunch at Fried Green Tomatoes. We will move on to historic Dubuque for a guided tour and a gourmet progressive dinner in beautiful Victorian homes. Then, we will cruise from Dubuque to Bettendorf while enjoying a full breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner, live entertainment and activities. We will travel through three locks and dams and view majestic bluffs before arriving in Bettendorf for the evening to enjoy the amenities at the Stoney Creek Inn. That night, you can take hotel shuttles to nearby casinos or stroll the riverfront boardwalk. On the third day, we will take a guided tour through Bishop Hill colony to experience the rich history of this “prairie utopia” established by industrious Swedish immigrants. A Swedish lunch will be served at the Red Oak, Bishop Hill.
Cost: $679.00 double occupancy. Please call for more information and reversvations.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Extended Trips
River Cruising Through France with Burt Wolf
August 15 - 26, 2010
12 day river cruise beginning in the French city of Nice on the Mediterranean Sea and continuing through Provence and Burgundy to Paris.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Cape Cod - A Seaside Holiday
September 7 - 11, 2010
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston
$1,659.00 per person - double occupancy
$1,909.00 single occupancy
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Colors of New England & Canada Cruise
September 25 - October 6, 2010
12 day trip including a New York City stay with City Tour and Broadway Show.
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Brown County Indiana & the Covered Bridges of Parke County
October 25 - October 27, 2010
$669.00 per person - double occupancy
$799.00 single occupancy
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Christmas on the San Antonio River Walk
December, 2010
San Antonio, Texas
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com | 847-784-1354
Address for Departure Sites:
Wilmette tours:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
2701 Lake Ave.
(SW corner of Lake Ave. and Locust)
Wilmette, IL
(Please use SW corner of the lot)
Reservation Policy
Reservations may be made by phone to Martha K. Marra (847) 784-1354 or by email to mmarra@northview.com. For your reservation to be confirmed, payment must be in my office within seven days after reservations are made: Martha Marra, 245 Waukegan Rd. Northfield, IL 60093 Please make checks payable to Platinum Adventures® (sorry no credit cards). Please remember to make your menu selections when you reserve your tour. Cancellations are for emergencies only.
Responsibility
Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust is acting in the capacity of extending this invitation to travel to the Platinum Adventures®’ members and their guests. (You may bring the same guest three times, and then they must make the decision to join if they wish to continue with Club tours/activities). In making application for any and all trips, the participant waives any claim against Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust and/or it’s representative/s, or any transportation company or other suppliers.
