January 2019

Vermont’s Community BankTM

Dear Members,The magic of New Year’s never ends and its greatest gifts are family and friends! We had a great year in 2018! Community Circle is successful because of many factors…..all of you and your participation, supportive bank management who are behind us all the way, and bank personnel who are always willing to help. To each and every one of you, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

JANUARY 13th, 2019Pictorial History of Orleans CountyFor history lovers, please stop by the Community Room at the Community National Bank in Derby on the Crawford Road from Noon to 3:00 p.m. and take a pictorial stroll through the history of Orleans County. Steven Carpenter and Kathy Carpenter will be hosting a Postcard Show, open to the public, free admission.• Viewbuildings,towns,peopleandcarsthatdottedthelandscapeofOrleansCountyover

the past 100 years.

Please note the Bank will be closed Monday,

January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

You’ll be surprised how much the landscape has changed over the years!

If you would like to exhibit your personal col-lection of postcards or other Orleans County memorabilia, please contact Steven Carpenter at 802-343-3673, anytime.

• Reminisceoverfamouslandmarkswhich no longer exist: –Veteran’sPark – Kelley’s Cabins – Lady of the Lake – the Newport Hotel.

APRIL 26th, 2019 – MAY 3rd, 2019Southern Charm DiscoveryThe following highlights will be:• TraveltotheexclusiveJekyllIslandClubHotelandtourtheJekyllIslandHistoricLandmarkDistrict

• JourneytoGoldenIsle,quaintSt.SimonsIsland• TraveluptheGeorgiacoasttohistoricSavannah• Takeintheambianceofthe“OldSouth”withatrolleytourhighlight-ingSavannah’ssprawlingHistoricDistrictandthebeautifulAndrewLowHouseandGardens

• TraversethepicturesquecoastlinethroughSouthCarolina’sLowCountrytohistoricCharlestonandstopatthebatteryoverlookingFortSumter

• ChoiceofBoonePlantationorPatriotsPointNaval&MaritimeMuse-um,boardtheimpressiveUSSYorktown

ColletteVacations is offering a“Book Now & Save $50.00 Per Person” promotion. With the special, pricing for this trip will be $3,299.00 per per-son double occupancy, $4,244.00 single, and $3,259.00 triple. A deposit of $775.00 per person (which includes cancellation waiver and insurance) is due upon reservation.

Please note: Reservations made after the deposit due date of October 18th, 2018 are based upon availability. Final payment is due February 19th, 2019. Deposits were refundable up until October 18th, 2018. Give us a call or stop by the Derby office or one of the branches for a detailed itinerary.

FEBRUARY 16, 2019Christine Sykes & CompanyEastside Restaurant, NewportNoon – 3:30 p.m.Please join us for lunch and an entertaining after-noon with Christine Sykes & Company. Come and support local talent and be ready for some dancing! When you arrive at the Eastside, you will start your lunch with either a soup or a salad and an entrée of your choice:• ChickenCordonBleu• RoastedNYSirloinwithMushroomSauce• BaconWrappedPorkLoinwithAppleCompote• GrilledSalmonChristine Sykes, Laurell Close and Kim Allam are a singing trio in the Northeast Kingdom and their range of music is from the 50’s all the way to to-day. They also perform a variety of musical skits. You are sure to have a great time being charmed by these ladies! This is a great way to spend a winter afternoon with a beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, and enjoyable entertainment.

The price for this fun-filled afternoon is $27.00 per person. Please give us a call at 334-7915 to reserve and let us know your entrée choice, or call your Community Circle representative. Guests are wel-come. Payment is due February 1st.

JUNE 11th - 14th, 2019Niagara FallsAwe-inspiring scenery, thrilling attractions and more!

TRIP COST INCLUDES:• Roundtriptransfersto/fromtheManchesterAirport

• RoundtripairfarefromManchester

• Privatecoachserviceontour• FournightslodgingatOprylandHotelusingbalcony/atriumrooms

• Hoteltaxes/baggagehandling• Breakfastdaily(Day 2 through

5) andthreedinnersplusonelunchincludinggratuities

• Sightseeing,showsandadmis-sions,aspertheitinerary

DAY 4: HERMITAGE AND MUSICThis morning visit the Hermitage (thehermitage.com). This was the home of President Andrew Jackson. The home features artifacts and treasures of the family. Jackson and his beloved wife Rachel are buried on the grounds. Enjoy some free time in Nashville. Dinner this evening includes a session with a local song writer. You will hear their beautiful songs and listen to the story of how they wrote them and the struggles to get them heard. Return to the hotel for the night. (Breakfast and dinner included.)

DAY 5: HOMEWARD BOUNDYour coach will transfer you to the Nashville airport for your return flight. A waiting coach will take you home today where your tour will conclude. (Breakfast included.)

Pricing for this trip will be $2,569.00 per person double occupancy, $3,019.00 single, and $2,469.00 triple. A deposit of $300.00 per person (which includes travel and trip interruption protection) is due upon reservation. Final payment is due no later than July 1st, 2019.

• Souvenirvideoofyourtour• Travelandtripinterruptionprotection

• Useoflocalguidesanddrivers,includinggratuities

• Fulltimetourdirector

NOT INCLUDED:• Articlesofapersonalnature

• Checkedbaggagefeesimposedbyairlines

• Mealsotherthanthosespecifiedintheitinerary

• Alcoholicbeverages

SEPTEMBER 12-16, 2019Nashville GetawayMany of you have expressed interest in this tour. Please do not hesitate to register and give your deposit if you have any interest.

DAY 1: HEADING TO MUSIC CITYTransfer to the Manchester airport this morning. Here you will board your flight toNashville. Upon arrival in theVolunteerState meet your tour director and take the short ride to your ho-tel. Check into your balcony/atrium room at the Opryland Hotel (Marriott.com/Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center) for the next four nights. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner in Nashville. (Dinner included.)

DAY 2: NASHVILLE SIGHTSEEINGMeet your singer/songwriter tour guide for a unique look at Nashville. You will hear about the music industry and what it takes to make a name for yourself in the music business. You will alsoseesightssuchasCentennialPark,theParthenon,Vander-bilt University, Music Row, the State Capitol, Bicentennial Park, Tootsie’s Purple Orchid, Hatch Printing, Ft. Nashboro and more. You will also have a self guided tour of the Ryman Auditorium, the mother church of country music. Lunch is included today at the famous Wild Horse Saloon complete with line dancing. Time is available to see Nashville. You are also treated to a back stage tour of the Opry House. After dinner, reserve seats are pro-vided for a performance of the Grand Ole Opry (opry.com), the longest running radio show in the world. (Breakfast and lunch included.)

DAY 3: LEGENDS AND STARSStart the day with a visit to Studio B. More number one hits have been recorded here than in any other studio in the world. Greats like Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Eddie Arnold have all re-corded here. You will also see Elvis’ favorite musical instrument, a beautiful baby grand piano. You can even play it. Later today walk through the artifacts and memorabilia of dozens of coun-try artists at the Country Music Hall of Fame. You have time to explore Nashville this afternoon. Tonight board the Gener-al Jackson (generaljackson.com) for a delightful dinner cruise and show as you make your way along the Cumberland River. (Breakfast and dinner included.)

Kristin Hayes Barre, 476-6565Sarah Stevens Barton, 525-3524Sheila Gleason Derby Line, 873-3101Heather Elwood Enosburg Falls, 933-8500

Debby Monfette Island Pond, 723-4356Lori Leonard Lyndonville 626-1200Lorilee Drown Montpelier, 223-0598 Billie Jo Wescom Morrisville, 888-4633

Robin Coulter Newport, 334-7915Sarah Bedor St. Johnsbury 748-3605Julie Marquis Troy, 744-2287

Linda Cloutier, CBCD Community Circle Director 4811 U.S. Route 5, Newport, VT 05855 334-7915 (office) 334-6839 (home)Julie Mossa Community Circle Assistant 334-7915 (office) 766-2233 (home)

YOUR COMMUNITY CIRCLE REPRESENTATIVESThe following representatives are available to help with any questions you might have about Community Circle’s membership and benefits. Please don’t hesitate to give them a call or stop by to visit.

Join us at the Movies!

PEER GROUP MEMBER Linda Cloutier, CBCD Julie Mossa

Community Circle Director Community Circle Assistant

Providing members with a unique blend of social, travel and financial benefits.

Very Easy – with little incline.

Moderate – ability to walk at a moderate pace.

Slightly Strenuous – ability to walk quickly for up to 30 minutes.

Strenuous Activity – ability to move quickly over uneven terrain for longer periods of time.

WALKABILITY CHART:Our travel activities are rated by “walkability” according to the sneaker chart below – from very easy (one sneaker) to strenu-ous physical activity (four sneakers).

Health PolicyThe following is a section from our Travel Policy:“Community Circle requires that traveling members or non-member guests requiring personal assistance due to health, mental condition, or physical infirmity be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing that assistance for the duration of the trip. Neither CNB, the Community Circle Director, nor any bank employee, affiliate, or vendor may assist with medications or physically lift persons onto transportation vehicles.”If you no longer have a copy of our Travel Policy and would like us to send you one, please let us know. You may also view our policy online at communitynationalbank.com.

Trip and Event Cancellation Policy

If a cancellation is necessary, every effort will be made to provide either a partial or full refund. However, we cannot guarantee a full refund. There may be times when refunds will not be possible due to ticket purchases, meal number

guarantees, etc., but you can count on us to always do our best for you!

Motor Coach Departure Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure tour.

We serve complimentary coffee and pastries from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Then at 9:30 a.m., you can see the

movie of your choice – on us! Adult guests are welcome.

January 8th, 2019

STAR THEATREEastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury

For movie listings: Website – stjaytheatre.com

or phone 802-748-9511.

January 30th, 2019

CITY CINEMAWaterfront Plaza, Newport

For movie listings: Website – citycinemanewport.com

or phone 802-334-2610.