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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
Devil in the White City Tour
Saturday, March 29, 2008
This tour based on the best selling book The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson traces the emergence of the first mass murderer in America during one of the most fascinating periods of Chicago History-the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. Learn about how the World’s Columbia Exposition-the majestic “white city” attracted the best and the worst of humanity, Architect Daniel Burnham and doctor and murderer H.H. Holmes. As an added bonus, our guide will give a presentation, during lunch at the University of Chicago’s, Quadrangle Club-in the heart of the “White City”, featuring the highlights of the Exposition.
Wilmette departure: 10:00 am
Price per person: $85 (includes lunch, deluxe bus transportation and all guide fees)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
Chicago Blackhawks v. Detroit Redwings
Wednesday, April 2nd
Experience one of the most intense rivalries in town when the Blackhawks play the Detroit Red Wings. Enjoy a pre game dinner, on your own, at Chicago’s
famed Billy Goat Inn; “Cheezborger” please.
Wilmette departure: 5:15 pm
Price per person: $98 per person (includes Hawks ticket in section 204 and bus transportation)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
Everything you ever wanted to know about Reverse Mortgages
Tuesday, April 8th
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Place: Northview Bank & Trust (245 Waukegan Rd., Northfield)
You are invited to a free seminar sponsored by the bank’s Mortgage Company, West America Mortgage, to be held at Northview Bank & Trust (245 Waukegan Rd., Northfield) A light lunch will be served. Reservations required. Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354. There is no fee for this seminar for our customers and guests.
Hot Glass
Wednesday, April 9th
Glass is a very HOT commodity—it can be handled in a variety of ways to tell a story, to beautify public buildings and to decorate and enhance our daily lives. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry for the “Glass Experience” and immersion into the wide world of glass. Tour one of Chicago’s most dynamic galleries of Art Glass. Admire the stained glass in one of Chicago’s magnificent churches. Enjoy lunch under glass in a beautiful downtown atrium.
Wilmette departure: 9:00 am
Price per person: $89 per person (includes tour guide, deluxe transportation and lunch)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
A Platinum Adventures After Hours Special
Tuesday, April 29th
Time:7:00–8:30 p.m.
Place: The Tuscan Market & Wine Shop (141 W. Wing St., Arlington Heights)
The Tuscan Market & Wine Shop, a unique specialty shop in downtown Arlington Heights, will be exclusively ours as they host our club members to an after hours evening of social time and interaction. We will learn about wines and their food pairing, enjoy a sampling of appetizers and get to taste a series of light white, big bold reds and dessert wines.
Price per person: $18
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
Long-Term Care Insurance…”What’s in it for me?”
Wednesday, May 7th
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Northbrook Bank & Trust (1100 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook)
A Wayne Hummer Wealth Management representative will present an informative long-term care insurance seminar at Northbrook Bank & Trust. Topics include: long-term care, medicare & medicaid, providing critical protection for you and your loved ones, protecting valuable assets from the soaring costs of long-term care, paying for home health care or skilled nursing services. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required. Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354. There is no fee for this seminar for our customers and guests.
Southside Renaissance
Tuesday, May 20th
Experience the exciting rejuvenation of one of Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods. Hear the fascinating history of the community, visit revered landmarks and enjoy the energy created by the mixture of the old and the new. Visit the Monastery of the Holy Cross, visit another of Bridgeport’s beautiful Catholic Churches, a Buddhist Temple and the futuristic McCormick Tribune Campus. Enjoy lunch in a charming Café in Bridgeport that is a favorite of the locals.
Wilmette departure: 9:00 am
Price per person: $89 per person (includes tour guide, deluxe transportation and lunch)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
Healing Touch
Tuesday, June 3rd
Time:11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Place: Northview Bank & Trust (245 Waukegan Rd., Northfield)
Join us in the Board Room at Northview Bank & Trust for a holistic, energetic approach to health and healing presented by Katie Oberlin, CHTP. A light Lunch will be served. Reservations required. Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354. There is no fee for this seminar for our customers and guests.
From Farm to Fine Art in Racine, Wisconsin
Wednesday, June 18th
Racine is a small town with many things to offer. There are new and exciting stops to show you—it’s a little town with big treasures inside. Tour the Racine Art Museum and see the incredible craft collection belonging to the museum. Visit a Farm and Produce Shop in the fields just outside of the city. Visit the Johnson Wax Administration Building (based on availability), designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the headquarters of this world wide company. Stroll along re-developed streets of charming Downtown Racine. Enjoy lunch in one of Racine’s charming cafes, and sample one of Racine’s finest delicacies, the kringle.
Wilmette departure: 8:30 am
Price per person: $89 per person (includes tour guide, deluxe transportation and lunch)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
Odyssey Cruise-Navy Pier, Chicago
Thursday, June 26th
Climb aboard for a beautiful afternoon and ultimate dining cruise indulgence aboard the Odyssey. Spectacular skyline views will drift past your window. Live music will fill the air. The Odyssey Cruises were named City Search’s Best of 2007 in the Waterfront Dining Category.
Wilmette departure: 10:30 am
Price per person: $98 per person (includes three course meal, boat ride, and deluxe transportation)
Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
Extended Trips
Treasures of Italy
April 17-26,2008
Join us for our special Platinum Adventure tour of Italy. We will be spending 2 nights in Venice, 3 nights in Tuscany, and 3 nights in Rome. Door to door airport transfers. $2,649 pp inc. air, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, sightseeing and all gratuities. We only have room for six more members/guests. Please call or email Marti Marra for reservations or to be placed on the waiting list: mmarra@northview.com 847-784-1354
May 22-31,2008-Nova Scotia & Newfoundland
July 25-August 2, 2008-Trip to Alaska
Oct. 6-8 Door County- Cape Cod of the Midwest
Dec. 1 – 5 Christmas in Branson
April - May - June Calender now available at all locations or call 847-784-1354 to receive a copy.
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)
Arlington Heights tours:
Town & Country Shopping Center, corner of Arlington Heights and Palatine roads. (Park between Harris Bank & Boston Market)
The bus cannot wait for late participants. Please arrive at your departure site 15 minutes prior to departure time.
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
Northview 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 Northview 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 Northview Bank & Trust and/or it’s representative/s, or any transportation company or other suppliers.
