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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Extended Trips
Palm Springs
February 12-18, 2012
Escape from those winter blues as we head to sunny southern California! Talk about your change of scenery! You will leave the Midwest in the midst of a cold, gray, snowy dreariness and then land that same day in the most beautiful climate in the world – bright, sunny and warm Palm Springs! Relax for this entire trip in the lush green oasis of Palm Springs known for its warm sunshine and clear blue desert skies. The posh desert resort of Palm Springs has long been a haven of the rich and famous & millionaires! Your resort for all six nights is the fabulous Renaissance Palm Springs conveniently located next to the charming downtown area. This new, full service resort features a stunningly attractive pool area accented with flowers and stately palm trees with the mountains in view from your poolside lounge chair. The trip itinerary features a variety of interesting attractions balanced with a comfortable amount of free time daily to enjoy the resort, downtown and the sunshine. This trip will truly refresh the soul and rejuvenate the spirit. Highlights: Guided tour of Palm Springs including the neighborhoods of movie stars’ homes, Palm Canyon Drive, aerial tramway ride up Mt. San Jacinto, Living Desert, Air Museum, Cabot’s Pueblo, jeep tour of the desert with chuck wagon dinner, campfire and star gazing, Villagefest Street Festival, Temecula and wine country, Palm Springs Follies Show starring Maureen McGovern and more! For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation please call Marti Marra of Platinum Adventures at 847-784-1354.
Springtime in Asheville & North Carolina Mountains
April 16-18, 2012
Welcome the colors of spring at the Biltmore Estate’s annual Festival of Flowers. Spring awakens the heady scents and glorious sights as blooms burst forth from a variety of flowers, and 1000 native & hybrid azaleas add pastel colors to the garden’s palette. Marvel at George Vanderbilt’s extraordinary estate which comprises 8,000 acres fashioned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Tour the castle-like mansion, America’s largest home, with 4 acres of floor space containing 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms and 3 kitchens! Other highlights of this trip: Blue Ridge Mountain scenery, Lake Lure cruise, legendary Chimney Rock scenic overlook, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Museum of the Cherokee, Kentucky Horse Park & Parade of Breeds, Indianapolis Motor Speedway shuttle track tour, and Oktoberfest in April at the Hofbrauhaus for German musical entertainment! For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation please call Marti Marra of Platinum Adventures at 847-784-1354.
Niagra Falls & Toronto
June 2012, 6 days
Experience one of the great natural wonders of the world – Niagara Falls - from the Canadian side. Cruise the base of the falls on the “Maid of the Mist” and “Journey Behind the Falls” with spectacular close-up views right next to the falls. For a special treat see the falls illuminated at night with colored lights. Visit Victorian Niagara-on-the-Lake, known as the “prettiest little town in Canada.” Other highlights include: historic Fort George, Royal Botanical Gardens, professional production at the Shaw Festival Theater, and dinner show at “Oh, Canada Eh?” This trip will also visit exciting Toronto, Canada’s largest city, featuring a guided city tour, boat cruise on Lake Ontario, overnight in downtown Toronto, the CN Tower, and free time at the Harbourfront Centre at Queen’s Quay. For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation please call Marti Marra of Platinum Adventures at 847-784-1354.
Coastal Trains of New England
July 16-21, 2012
The railroad once tied New England together. In the early years of the last century when the region’s rail network was at its peak, tracks criss crossed the six New England states to virtually every city and town. Locomotives hauled coal and cotton and took out manufactured goods for the rest of the nation. Passengers rode the coaches and sleepers that stopped at thousands of urban and rural depot. Return with us to that time ‘gone by’ when you could smell the coal smoke and hot oil. That time when you heard the shriek of the whistle, the clanking of the rods and the rapid fire sound of the exhaust that signaled the arrival of a train. Come with us and ride the rails of New England! For a detailed itinerary or to make a reservation please call Marti Marra of Platinum Adventures at 847-784-1354.
Vive La France: Paris, Provence & the Riviera
September 10-22, 2012
This is a once in a lifetime trip custom designed for Platinum Adventures by Viking Travel – the company that just took some of us on an unforgettable trip to Africa. You will see all the tourist sites of France that you will see on other tours but this tour will take you to so many other sites and some that aren’t usually open to the public. You will travel to Nice, Eze, Monaco,Grasse, Aix-en-Provence, Saint-Remy de Provence, Marseille, Gordes, Roussillon, Arles, Avignon, Normandy, and of course, Paris. Call for a brochure to see all this trip has to offer–It’s FABULOUS!
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
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.
