Good Neighbor Club Newsletter December/January 2013-14 Betty Marthaler, Good Neighbor Club Director Dear *Good Neighbor Club Friends,* *I hope this letter finds you enjoying your * *friends & family during the Thanksgiving holiday* *and fast approaching Christmas holiday. As you read our Newsletter, you will find many* *opportunities you might be interested in. I have tried to schedule a few plays on weekends, which* *I trust will work into some of your busy schedules.* Mystic Lake Casino Shakopee Thursday~January 16th, 2014 Join your friends as we travel to Mystic Lake for a fun day! Our package includes $15 Casino Cash, plus $4.00 Meal Voucher. In addition, coupons sent you by the casino can also be combined with your $15 coupon. Price: Members $22 Departure: New London 8:15 Spicer 8:30 Willmar 8:45 The Good Neighbor Club will be turning 21 in the spring of 2014!! In place of our holiday dinner, we will be having a special 21st Anniversary Party in the spring. WATCH YOUR upcoming newsletters for further information. Spicer Cinema 4 / Spicer, MN Tuesday, December 17th Tuesday, January 21st Doors open at 12:30 Movie Time: 1:00 pm Please join us for a fun afternoon of entertainment. Our movies are at no charge to you, our Good Neighbor Club Members. It is one of the ways that we show you our appreciation for your continued banking relationship and support of the Good Neighbor Club. Drawing $160.This event is for GNC Members Only. Mystic Lake Casino Shakopee Thursday~February 20, 2014 Join your friends as we travel to Mystic Lake for a fun day! Our package includes $15 Casino Cash, plus $4.00 Meal Voucher. In addition, coupons sent you by the casino can also be combined with your $15 coupon. Price: Members $22 Departure: New London 8:15 Spicer 8:30 Willmar 8:45
HOLIDAY SHOPPING TRIP Mall of America / Ikea Tuesday, December 3rd We will travel to both the Ikea Shopping Area & the Mall of America. This is a perfect time to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations at the Mall of America and maybe shop at a few unique stores in the mall. We will drop off at Ikea and then go directly to the Mall for those who do not wish to stop at Ikea. We will come back later to pick up at Ikea, before traveling back to the Mall. Price: Members $20 Prospective Members $25 Departure: New London 7:30 Spicer 7:45 Willmar 8:00 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, December 6th Enjoy homemade goodies ~ coffee & apple cider ~ while we are entertained with Christmas music by Sally Brown at the piano, in our Willmar Branch ~ Each of our 3 branches will serve Christmas goodies during our regular business hours that day. VIVA NOEL ~ A Holiday Cirque! Mystic Lake Showroom Saturday, December 7th 2:00 p.m. show This new show s theme celebrates passion, imagination and the holiday spirit! Pushing the boundaries of imagination, Viva Noel ~ A Holiday Cirque! features aerial performers, interactive jugglers, rapping carolers, high-energy dancing and soul-stirring vocalists. Showcasing the talents of acrobats, gymnasts, contortionists, hand balancers and daredevils, the show is a surreal voyage into the imagination of a whimsical elf named Elfie who crash-lands inside the Mystic Showroom. After wandering about the room, our elf takes the audience on an exciting and surreal holiday journey. INCLUDES: Top price seating / $15.00 Casino Money / $4.00 Food coupon / Transportation Price: Members-$40 Prospective Members-$45 Departure: New London 8:30 Spicer 8:45 Willmar 9:00 *CURRENTLY FULL, but I have started a backup list Christmas for the Kandi Food Shelf Wednesday, December 11th 1:00 p.m. Once again, the Good Neighbor Club Members and our employees will be wrapping gifts and filling Christmas stockings for the less fortunate children in our area. If you cannot help that day, donations may be dropped off at any of our 3 bank locations. Coffee & Treats will be served. I am working on a Laughlin, Nevada late winter get away. If you have an interest in joining us, please contact me @ 320-214-3009, and when I have dates and prices, I will call you to see if our schedule will work for you.
The Phantom of the Opera Orpheum Theatre Sunday, December 15th 1:00 Production Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, will make its premiere in Minneapolis as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is bigger and better than ever before. This PHANTOM features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Bjornson, lighting design by Tony Award winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score with songs like Music of the Nights, All I Ask Of You, and Masquerade will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. *SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE* Lunch will be at Cranes in downtown Minneapolis, across from the Orpheum This would be a great Christmas gift to yourself or a friend or family member!! Memories are made by spending time together. Price: Members $75 Prospective Members $80 Payment was Due: October 21st Departure: New London 8:30 Spicer 8:45 Willmar 9:00 CHRISTMAS CRAFT TIME Wednesday, December 18th ~ 2:00 p.m. Good Neighbor Club Room ~ Willmar Bank Location Pam & Gwen from Late Bloomers flower shop in Willmar, will demonstrate and show us how to prepare a whimsical, fun Christmas center piece. They will have all the materials here and will help each of you design a unique holiday masterpiece. Space will be limited, so please call me for a reservation @ 320-214-3009. Cost: $20 ~ This is for GNC members. If you would like to invite a friend, the cost would be $30. This will be an enjoyable & entertaining afternoon!! DONNY & MARIE Target Center Christmas in Minneapolis Saturday, December 21 st 7:30 p.m. Production Wish a dash of Christmas spirit and their trademark show-stopping production numbers, Donny & Marie Christmas features Christmas songs and cheer plus hits from their illustrious careers all mixed with the irresistible chemistry that made them international stars leading into Osmond-Mania topping the charts. Donny & Marie mix the holiday songs and spirit of their early television specials and recordings with a nostalgic look back on their storied career in a dynamic stage show showcasing fan favorites including A Little Bit of Country, A Little Bit of Rock n Roll, Paper Roses, Puppy Love and It Takes Two. *Space is still available for this outstanding Christmas show. Why not invite someone to attend with you and enjoy this amazing holiday show!! We will have dinner at one of the various eating establishments near the Target Center. Price: Members $90 Prospective Members $95 Payment Due: The Target Center has extended the final payment date to Friday, December 6th Departure: New London 2:30 Spicer 2:45 Willmar 3:00
Do you have someone on your holiday list that is difficult to buy for? How about a $Gift Certificate$ from the Good Neighbor Club? They may be purchased in any amount just call me at (320) 214-3009. Or stop in during banking hours, and I would be glad to help you. Some of you may want to hint to your children or grandchildren that you would appreciate a Gift Certificate from the Good Neighbor Club, So that you could take in a special outing. S e m i n a r Speaker: Mike Klaers / Attorney / CPA Wednesday, January 8th 1:00 p.m. Mr. Klaers will present a seminar on: Tax Issues and Estate Planning This seminar will be important to those of you in retirement, while doing your estate planning and for those of you facing retirement and tax planning. A question & answer period will follow. Please call me for reservations: (320) 214-3009 Coffee & treats will be provided. Join your GNC friends as we travel and enjoy the vivid green fjords of Norway & Europe. We will spend two nights in London visiting the highlights of the city, before boarding the Ruby Princess for a 13 day/12 night cruise. Please call me @ (320) 214-3009 and I will send you a full itinerary with cabin prices. UPCOMING DAY TRIPS: UPCOMING EXTENDED TRIPS: <>Mama Mia! 2/12/14 <>CANARY ISLANDS & MOROCCO <>Celtic Woman 3/17/14 Feb. 26 March 10, 2014 <>Once 4/3/14 <>LAUGHLIN, NV <>The Little Mermaid 5/21/14 March, 2014 <>Sister Act 5/29/14 <>NORTH CAPE & SUMMER SOLSTICE June 13 28, 2014 Inserts: <>ALASKA DENALI EXPLORER <>upcoming day trips July 18 30, 2014 <>Alaska-Denali Explorer <>ITALY Fall, 2014 Lake Region Bank 1690 1st ST SO Willmar, MN 56201 Betty s direct number: (320) 214-3009 Betty s email: bmarthaler@lakeregion.com