holiday/christmas dinner dance saturday ......thur., jan. 9 fall prevention seminar by hcmc speaker...

3311 East Old Shakopee Road - Bloomington, MN 55425 Tel: 952-853-6562

November 2019 [email protected] Vol. 34 Issue 11

CONTROL DATA/CERIDIAN RETIREES CLUB

Thinking of you

Jurgen Adam

Roger Handberg

Gerry Leinfelder

Sympathy

To the Family of David Mason Baker

To the Family of Ed Regan

To the Family of Betty Soete

To the Family of Dwight W. Thompson

SEMINAR / EDUCATION Winter Series

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Name that Town Seminar by Doug Ohman Wednesday, December 11th Doug will be discussing historic towns in Minnesota he has been to and restaurants that he likes, and we will have to guess which town he is talking about.

Fall Prevention by HCMC Speaker Thursday, January 9th A representative from HCMC will address fall prevention for seniors.

AARP Smart Driving NOTE TIME CHANGE 9:00 - 1:00 Friday, January 17th Instructor will be Alan Ainsworth from AARP Class size is lim-ited to 35. You do not have to be an AARP member to attend. You must have taken the 8 hour course prior to this.

Posture Seminar Tuesday, January 21st Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common pos-ture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately.

SAVE THE DATE

HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS

DINNER DANCE

Saturday, December 14th

Knights of Columbus

Bloomington Event Center

Reminder Day Light Savings Ends

1 hour fall back

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Kathy Fahnhorst and spouse Jim

Retired from Corporate

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REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS

Pension Information

Pension Payment Hotline: 1-800-728-3123

Benefits Services: 1-888-899-3575

St. Croix Bluffs Rec Park: 651-430-8240

(Washington County Lake Elmo Park Reserve)

Retirees Club: 952-853-6562

Questions for this number relate only to

Club activities, seminars and membership.

Email: [email protected]

Website: <http://quid.us/ceridian/>

WATCH FOR NEW EVENTS

Continue to suggest new events, seminar subjects and speakers, shows, one-day trips, etc. When the event schedule has the day/date/time open and the costs are within the club’s budget, we will try to schedule your suggested event. Send your suggestion to the club office. A three month notice helps us promote new events.

Info on Attending Events

If you will not be attending an event you’ve paid and signed up for, PLEASE call the event coordinator. There is usual-ly a wait list, and someone else could go instead.

If you don’t hear from the club office or event coordinator, assume your reserva-tion is confirmed.

Remember the early days of CDC,

Cray and other Twin Cities

mainframe companies?

Here is something you may be

interested in watching.

SOLID STATE, a 56-minute program on Twin Cities public television (channel 2,) reviews the Minnesota high-tech history, including Control Data, Honeywell, Unisys and others. One of our board members saw the program in October and thought our retirees would find this of interest.

The program will return on SUNDAY, November 10th at 8pm, SUNDAY, November 17th at 2pm, or on-line at tpt.org (type in Solid State).

Please see page 19 for a possible 2 nights/3 day trip

to Pella, Iowa.

http://quid.us/ceridian/

http://tpt.org/

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EVENTS / SEMINARS - 2019/2020

Page Event Coordinator Sun., Nov. 3 A New Brain - Artistry * 5 Gloria Cumming 952-881-0245 Thur., Nov. 7 Ripcord - Masonic Heritage Center * 5 Bart Bartuli 651-423-4486 Fri., Nov. 8 Music of the Carpenters - Ames Burnsville * * 7 Jo Merrill 612-750-4210 Wed., Nov. 20 Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder - Old Log * 7 Tom Moore 763-546-3784 Tue., Nov. 26 Beyond the Rainbow/Music of Judy Garland - * 9 Dean Nerdahl 952-831-4804 History Theatre Sun., Dec. 1 Phantom of the Opera - Orpheum Theater * 9 Bart Bartuli 651-423-4486 Wed., Dec. 4 Miracle on Christmas Lake - Yellow Tree Theatre * 11 Nancy Dostal 651-686-5450 Wed., Dec. 11 Name That Town by Doug Ohman Seminar * * 11 Board 952-853-6562 Creekside Sat., Dec. 14 Holiday Party, Bloomington Event Center * 13 Board 952-853-6562 Wed., Dec. 18 Christmastide lunch & show - Masonic Heritage Center* 15 Dean Nerdahl 952-831-4804 Thur., Jan. 9 Fall Prevention Seminar by HCMC speaker 15 Board 952-853-6562 Creekside * Fri., Jan 17 AARP Smart Driving - Creekside * 17 Board 952-853-6562 Tue., Jan. 21 Posture Seminar - Creekside * 17 Board 952-853-6562

* Announcement enclosed ** Call for availability Wed., Feb. 5 They Chose Minnesota Seminar by Doug Ohman - Creekside (Part 1) Wed., Feb. 12 MaMa Mia - Chanhassen Thurs.,Feb. 20 Mount Rushmore Seminar by David Jones - Creekside Mon., Mar. 4 They Chose Minnesota Seminar by Doug Ohman - Creekside (Part 2) Sun., Mar. 8 My Fair Lady - Orpheum Wed., Mar. 11 The Bikinis - DayTrippers Tues., Mar. 17 One Night of Queen - Ames Burnsville Wed., April 1 Music Man - Chanhassen

Ticket Reservations: If an event is SOLD OUT, even though your reservation was received before

the cutoff date, we will put your reservation on a wait list and you will be notified.

Event Questions? - Call the Event Coordinator with questions/concerns about an event.

For all bus trips, the club provides a tip for the bus driver.

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Techie Corner

By John Janes

Techie Questions from Members Do you have any specific questions about technology or something specific you would like to see covered in this column? Send your suggestions, questions, and comments to the club at [email protected]. We will try to address

them in future issues.

This month I have a couple of items for you:

Late last month Microsoft released an Out-of-Band update for Internet Explorer. That update is included in the Octo-ber monthly patching. You should make sure you have done the monthly patching to get this patch for IE installed. Depending on you operating system the patch is done differently. For Windows 7 and 8.x the patch is an individu-al patch just for Internet Explorer. In Windows 10 the patch is included in the cumulative monthly update. Since Microsoft felt it necessary to release as an Out-of-Band update I would recommend that you make sure you have it installed. To check to see if a patch is installed. Open Control Panel (with Windows 7 and 8.x you can select it off the start menu, with Windows 10 click on the Start icon in the lower left corner and start typing Control Panel), I recommend viewing by Small icons (select this by clicking the down arrow beside View by on the top left corner of the Control Panel window), then select Programs and Features, now on the left hand side of the window select View installed updates, you can sort by Installed On and look through the list to see that the patches are installed.

You can check here each month to make sure that patches are getting installed.

Roger Ranzinger sent the following to me – Anatomy of a [AMAZON] scam:

I have an AMAZON login [that allows one to purchase merchandize with one click]. I was offered a month of free PRIME membership. I ignored any implication either way [didn’t want it]. Well AMAZON took that to mean that I accepted the PRIME membership [I never specifically opted out] and start to charge a month-ly fee [at first it was $12.99/month then it went up to $14.03]. If you didn’t specifically sign up for the free shipping and have the login, check for a monthly $14.03 fee. AMAZON will restore up to six months of payments if you call them on it – 1-866-216-1072. This smells like the Wells Fargo situation of a few years ago. Shame on AMAZON they are better than that. (JEJ Note: I think what this points out is that you should read carefully what is offered to you and make sure that you understand what offers are ex-pecting of you. How many times have you been offered something free for one month and then you forget to cancel the request with the result that you start getting billed for some service you really didn’t want – I

know I am guilty of this.

Hope you enjoy and will wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

mailto:[email protected]

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RESERVATION FORM

A New Brain - Sunday, November 3rd Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________

Retiree Name ____________________________ Spouse/Guest Name ________________________

Active Club Members - Retiree? Yes _______ Spouse? Yes _____ Annual Guest? Yes______

Retiree’s address: Street_______________________ City ___________________State _____ Zip ________

Phone # ___________________ Cell Phone #_____________________ Email __________________________

Special needs: Wheelchair access_____________________ Other___________________________________

A New Brain - Sunday, November 3rd Artistry - 2:00 pm

Coordinator: Gloria Cumming 952-881-0245 Cost per person: $20.00 Active $30.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: October 24th (Tickets mailed October 25th)

Gordon Schwinn is the frustrated composer of a children’s TV show who, on one otherwise ordinary day, collapses into his lunch and wakes up in the hospital. As doctors and nurses fly in and out of his room, trying to figure out what’s wrong with his brain, Gordon drifts in and out of consciousness as he contemplates his life, legacy, and the meaning of music—all while navigating his relationships with his best friend, mother, and boyfriend. Oh, and he’s also being haunted by Mr. Bungee, an imaginary frog and the star of the children’s show he’s supposed to be composing for.

Ripcord - Thursday, November 7th Masonic Heritage Center - Lunch 11:30 Play 1:00 pm

Coordinator: Bart Bartuli 651-423-4486 Cost per person: $20.00 Active $47.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: October 28th (No tickets mailed. Check in at door with Bart)

When cantankerous Abby is forced to share her room in assisted living with endlessly chipper Marilyn, the two women make a seemingly harmless bet that quickly escalates into a hilarious game of practical jokes and one-upmanship, revealing hidden truths that neither wants exposed. Buffet Lunch: Chicken breast in herb & wine cream sauce, cold salad, seasonal vegetables, rolls, pars-ley potatoes, dessert coffee and tea.

Ripcord - Thursday, November 7th Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________






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INFORMATION PAGE

THEATRE ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBER’S

WC Ames Theatre, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN (952) 895-4685

WC Artistry, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN (952) 563-8575

Bloomington KC Hall, 1114 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420 (952) 888-1492

WC Chanhassen, 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN · (952) 934-1525

Creekside Community Center, 9801 Penn Ave., Bloomington, MN (952) 563-4871

DayTrippers (Eagles Club), 9152 Old Cedar Ave., Bloomington, MN (952) 393-3644

WC Guthrie Theatre, 818 2nd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 377-2224

Heritage Center (Masonic), 11411 Masonic Home Dr., Bloomington, MN 952-948-6500

WC History Theatre, 30 10th St. E., St. Paul, MN - (651) 292-4323

Old Log Theatre, 5185 Meadville St, Excelsior, MN (952) 474-5951

WC Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. MN - (612) 371-5600

WC Ordway Theatre, 345 Washington Street, St. Paul, MN (651) 282-3000

WC Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN (612) 339-7007

Yellow Tree Theatre, 320 5th Ave., SE, Osseo, MN (763) 493-8733

(WC) WHEELCHAIR

Reason for filling out registrations completely

We need to have your cell phone number in the event you are signed up for a bus trip you are running late or you cannot show up for some reason.

We need wheelchair requests so we can ask for special seats.

Please carefully print your email address in case we need to contact you.

Your check is not cashed until after the event has taken place.

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RESERVATION FORM

The Music of the Carpenters - Friday, November 8th Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________






Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder - Wednesday, November 20th Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________





The Music of the Carpenters - Friday, November 8th Ames Burnsville - 8:00 pm

Coordinator: Jo Merrill 612-750-4210 Cost per person: $20.00 Active $28.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: October 29th (Tickets mailed October 30th)

Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with her unabashedly catchy pop music. The Carpenters’ beautiful, memorable love songs topped the billboard charts with more than a dozen number one hits. Now singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are bringing the music of the Carpenters back to the stage with their spot-on renditions of classics with “Close to You” and others.

Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder - Wednesday, November 20th Old Log Theatre - Lunch 11:30 Play 1:30 pm

Coordinator: Tom Moore 763-546-3784 Cost per person: $26.00 Active $52.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: November 13th (Check in at door with Tom)

Set in London in 1907, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder centers on Monty Navarro, a penniless clerk who is in-formed after the death of his mother that he is ninth in line to inherit the earldom of Highhurst, controlled by the wealthy D’Ysquith banking family. After the imperious ruling Lord dismisses Monty’s claim of being a relative, the eight D’Ysquiths ahead of young Mr. Navarro begin dying in natural and unnatural ways. (A single actor plays all the not-so-nice D'Ys-quiths, adding to the merriment.) Lunch includes braised boneless short ribs, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, rolls and beverage and panna cotte (Italian specialty) for dessert.

Call for availability

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I Am, He Said - Tribute to Neil Diamond

By Linda Hauck

It was a cold, dreary night with snow pellets hitting my windshield, but once I got to the Ames theatre I forgot about the impending winter and got immersed in the music of the legendary Neil Diamond. The music was spot on.

Tim Vee, singer, songwriter, guitarist and nephew of the 60's pop star, Bobby Vee, sang so many of the favorites, "Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", and two hours of pure pop. He finished with an encore of "Sweet Caroline". So good, so good, so good!

Sixty five Retirees and guests clapped, sang and stomped along to the music. It was a fabulous night. Now, back to winter...

Wings of the North Air Museum

By Dave Moen Wings of the North Air Museum is located at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN. It is a small museum that impressed 35 Retirees and guests on September 25th. Our tour began with a slideshow of what we were about to see that was narrated by museum Director Bob Jasperson. As he described the various airplanes he also mentioned the many thousands of each airplane that had been built for WWII. Most of the exhibits have a tie to MN through a person, company, or event. There were airplanes, a military Jeep, a 1928 Dodge car, uniforms, pictures, etc. The airplanes and vehicles have been restored and often participate in fly overs and parades. Of special interest were two airplanes connected to former President George H. W. Bush. President Bush received part of his Navy pilot training in Minneapolis and the actual airplane that he flew has been restored and is on display. He signed a compartment door on the airplane while it was being restored. Another airplane on display is similar to the one he was piloting when shot down during WWll.

After the museum, most of us headed to the Lion’s Tap restaurant just down the road for one of their famous hamburgers for lunch.

CRITICS CORNER

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Beyond the Rainbow/Music of Judy Garland - Tuesday, November 26th Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________





RESERVATION FORM

Phantom of the Opera - Sunday, December 1st Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________






Beyond the Rainbow/Music of Judy Garland - Tuesday, November 26th History Theatre - 1:00 pm

Coordinator: Dean Nerdahl - 952-831-4804 Cost per person: $15.00 Active $25.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: November 15th (tickets mailed 11/15)

The story of Judy Garland’s life is in her music and this stirring musical tribute truly tells Judy’s story from her childhood in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Hollywood and “Beyond the Rainbow.”

Phantom of the Opera - Sunday, December 1st Orpheum Theatre - 1:00 pm

Coordinator: Bart Bartuli 651-423-4486 Cost per person: $51.00 Active $103.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: November 18th (Tickets mailed Nov. 18th)

“Why do you condemn a man who you have never seen, whom no one knows about and whom you yourself know nothing? “The Phantom of the Opera,” come and find out for yourself the horror that lurks under the Opera house!


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CRITICS CORNER

Fall Luncheon

By Judy Moss

The Wednesday, October 16th Fall Luncheon was a great success for 130+ retirees and their guests. Lunch was delicious, as always, at Mystic Lake.

A few door prizes were given away to retirees, followed by a great performance by the Chmielewski Fun Time Band. This six-generation polka band was represented by four generations, with the dad Florian at 92 years old playing the accordion. Patty Chmielewski (former CDC employee) was the emcee; not only was she the singer and saxophone player and drummer, but she never stopped smil-ing as she walked through the lunch crowd with her microphone. A few retirees danced, and many sang along. Many commented favorably about this entertainment.

President - Bart Bartuli

Gary & Mary Polaczyk Patty Chmielewski & Bill Erchul

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RESERVATION FORM

Miracle on Christmas Lake - Wednesday, December 4th

Check amount: _________________ No. Reservations __________





Miracle on Christmas Lake - Wednesday, December 4th Yellow Tree Theatre in Osseo - 2:00 pm

Coordinator: Nancy Dostal 651-686-5450 Cost per person: $13.00 Active $31.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: November 21st (Tickets mailed Nov. 21st) A hilarious sequel to the smash hit comedy Miracle on Christmas Lake! Join Martha, Neil and some zany new characters as they try to save their beloved town of Christmas Lake from annexation. A Hollywood location scout arrives, hailing Christmas Lake the perfect spot to film a new adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life. Colin and Tess scramble to put on a sparkly pageant that will draw tourists and hilarity ensues. There’s lutefisk and lizards, true love and tater tots, and best of all, unexpected miracles happen. A ridiculous and zany holiday comedy that you don’t want to miss! “One of those rare times when the sequel surpasses the original…The laughs start early and keep going!”

Name That Town Seminar by Doug Ohman- Wednesday, December 11th Creekside 9:00 am






Name That Town Seminar by Doug Ohman- Wednesday, December 11th Creekside 9:00 am

Coordinator: Board 952-853-6562 Cost per person: $5.00 Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: November 27th Doug will be discussing historic towns he has been to and restaurants that he likes, and we will have to guess which town he is talking about. Doug is always entertaining with his stories and photography.

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Wings of the North

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HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Knights of Columbus Hall

(also known as the Bloomington Event Center)

952-888-1492

1114 West 79th Street (American Boulevard)

Bloomington, MN

Coordinator: Board - 952-853-6562

Cost Per Person: $10.00 Active member $25.00: Inactive Member/Guest

Reservation Cutoff/Last day to cancel: December 9th. (No tickets mailed)

Doors open - 5:30 (not before, please)

Dinner Served - 6:00 pm (Cash Bar) Dinner includes:

Tradition Buffet, Baked Ham and Roast Beef, Baked Potato, Corn, Salad, Roll &

Butter, Hot Tea, Coffee, Water and Holiday Ice Cream for dessert .

Dance - 7:30 til 9:00

Entertainment will be provided by Moonlight Serenader’s Orchestra

A special “gift card” will be given to all retirees.

Some door prizes will be given away.

There will be additional parking across the street

HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE - Saturday, December 14, 2019

RESERVATION FORM

Check Amount: $_____________ No. Reservations: _____________

Retiree Name_____________________ Spouse/Guest Name_______________

Phone #_______________________ Email:_____________________________

Any Special Needs? Wheelchair Access__________ Other_________________

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Fall Luncheon Pictures

Pat Schulze, Diane Blofield

Ken Blofield, Larry Schulze

Colleen Powers, DeLoris Ringstead

La Donna Peller, Rosalyn Bailey

Steve and Judy Atkins and Patty

Jay and Ilene McClusky

Alice & Douglas Flann, Bill Erchul

Gloria Cumming, Nancy Erchul

Darlene Johnson & Mary Jo Holmstrand

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RESERVATION FORM

Christmastide lunch & play - Wednesday, December 18th Masonic Heritage Center - Lunch 11:30 - Play 1:00 pm

Coordinator: Dean Nerdahl 952-831-4804 Cost per person: $19.00 Active $47.00 Inactive Member Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: December 12th Check in at door with Dean

Join the talented men and women of SimpleGifts for an unparalleled Christmas treat. SimpleGifts com-bines violin, Celtic whistle and bagpipes, acoustic guitar, piano percussion with angelic three-part vocals to create a “modern Old-World” sound. Through words and music, SimpleGifts genuinely evokes the true sense and feel of the holiday season. Lunch includes, cranberry roasted chicken, rosemary red potatoes, sweet potato casserole, vegetable du jour, winter salad, dinner rolls and dessert. (this menu has changed from last month’s newsletter)

Christmastide lunch & play - Wednesday, December 18th






Fall Prevention Seminar by HCMC - Thursday, January 9th Creekside 9:00 am

Coordinator: Board 952-853-6562

Cost per person: $5.00 (Checks not returned) Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: January 2nd A representative from HCMC will address fall prevention for seniors.

Fall Prevention Seminar by HCMC - Thursday, January 9th






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Wishing Everyone

a Safe and Wonderful Holiday

Thursday, November 28th

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Posture Seminar - Tuesday, January 21st Creekside 9:00 am

Coordinator: Board 952-853-6562

Cost per person: $5.00 (Checks not returned) Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: January 14th Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. We’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture.

RESERVATION FORM

Posture Seminar - Tuesday, January 21st






AARP SMART DRIVING - Friday, January 17th






AARP SMART DRIVING - Friday, January 17th Creekside 9:00 - 1:00 TIME CHANGE

Coordinator: Board - 952-853-6562

Cost per person: $5.00 (Checks not returned) Last day to register or cancel unless sold out: January 8th

Instructor is Alan Ainsworth, an AARP volunteer. Class size is limited to 35. You do not have to be an AARP member to attend. You must have taken the 8 hour course prior to this. Please bring your AARP membership card (if you have one) and your driver’s license to class. This is a four hour course.

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Fall Luncheon Pictures

Sandy & Dean Nerdahl

Patty Chmielewski & Gary Polkaczyk

Mary Kindseth & Chuck Woldum

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Interested in a 2-night trip to Pella and Amana Colonies, Iowa?

The Retirees Club is considering a 2-night trip to Pella and Amana Colonies, Iowa, May 6-8, 2020. This 3 day motor coach tour will include lodging for two nights; first night in Pella IA at the Country Inn, the second night in Coralville IA at the Drury Inn.

Lunch and dinner included on May 6. Breakfast and supper included on May 7th. Breakfast and lunch included on May 8th.

Tour includes visiting Pella IA and the 28,000 tulips and other flowering plants throughout the village. Seats will be reserved for the grandstand street stage performance and parade. Museums, quilt shops and more are within walking distance downtown. Next day, a tour-guided visit to an Amana Colony. May 6 dinner includes a traditional Dutch meal followed by local entertainment at the Graham Center at Central College. May 7 dinner included at the Drury Inn. May 8 lunch includes old-world German and American recipes at the Ox Yoke Inn.

In order to commit to this trip, we need to know if there’s enough interest to confirm bus, hotels and tours with our provider BEFORE January, 2020. Please send the club office a short email ([email protected]) or phone (952-853-6562) and let us know. Cost would be $535 per person (2 per room), or $705 for 1 person per room.

Questions – call Judy Moss, 952-808-5540.

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