Platinum Adventures Club
Looking for Adventures? You've come to the right place as we offer the Platinum Adventures Club to customers who are at least 50 years old and maintain at least $5,000 in deposits. Although it is not a requirement, we hope that you also maintain an active checking account*.
The Platinum Adventures Club is perfect for you if you like museums, theaters, out-of-town excursions, etc. We do all the planning; you choose which events you want to go on. There is no annual fee and you only pay for events you wish to participate in. Some of our events are FREE too!
Upcoming Events
Mississippi River Cruise
June 23 – 25, 2010
Experience the magic of the Mississippi on a 100 mile river cruise aboard the Celebration Belle. We will begin our 3-day journey in Galena with lunch at Fried Green Tomatoes. We will move on to historic Dubuque for a guided tour and a gourmet progressive dinner in beautiful Victorian homes. Then, we will cruise from Dubuque to Bettendorf while enjoying a full breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner, live entertainment and activities. We will travel through three locks and dams and view majestic bluffs before arriving in Bettendorf for the evening to enjoy the amenities at the Stoney Creek Inn. That night, you can take hotel shuttles to nearby casinos or stroll the riverfront boardwalk. On the third day, we will take a guided tour through Bishop Hill colony to experience the rich history of this “prairie utopia” established by industrious Swedish immigrants. A Swedish lunch will be served at the Red Oak, Bishop Hill.
Cost: $679.00 double occupancy.
Please call for more information and reservations.
July
A Day in Wisconsin - Don’t Miss the Boat!
Wednesday, July 14th - 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
We will begin our day with a visit to the Elegant Farmer, a farm kitchen bakery, deli and market where you will find delicious offerings, including the award-winning Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag - an Elegant Farmer’s signature item for decades! Lunch at the Deli will be on your own and we will have plenty of room on our coach for shopping bags! (We suggest buying a snack for the ride home, as we will arrive back during dinner time.)
We will then venture out onto Lake Geneva for a narrated 45 minute boat tour, followed by a 1.5 hour tour of the historical Black Point Estate. The Estate, built in 1888 by beer magnate Conrad Seipp, is located on a bluff overlooking the lake and is believed to be one of the finest surviving examples of great Midwest summer homes. There are 100 stairs from the pier to the house, so we recommend this tour only for those who are comfortable walking and climbing.
Cost: $85.
We will depart Lake Forest: 9:00 am from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 8:45 am.
We will depart Wilmette: 8:30 am. from Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake Ave. Please arrive by 8:15 am.
Discovering Your Memory Power
Tuesday, July 20th - 10:00 am
We have re-scheduled this event due to our long waiting list last quarter! Join us as we learn how a more powerful memory can improve efficiency and reduce stress. Tom Weber, a trainer with Freedom Personal Development who travels across the US leading “Memory Training” and “Smart Reading” workshops to thousands of business professionals, will teach you how to train your mind and memory to become a faster reader and retain more information. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: FREE, call for reservations.
Location: North Shore Community Bank, 1145 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
Cash For Your Valuables
Monday, July 26th - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Many of us hold on to our old gold or silver jewelry, stamps and coins because they may be worth something. Now, you can find out whether these items are trash or treasure! John Kozicki and E. Arnold Lordahl of Glenview Coin and Collectibles, Inc., will purchase the items you no longer want or wear on the spot. You could walk out with a big fat check - or better yet, deposit the check into your account at the bank!
Cost: FREE, call for reservations.
Location: North Shore Community Bank, 1145 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette.
August
Architectural Boat Cruise and Ride the Sea Dog Speed Boat
Wednesday, August 4th
You can’t look at Chicago’s magnificent sky line and not want to know more about its architecture. What better place to see it than from the deck of a Chicago Line Cruise! Our on board docent will tell us what a daunting task Chicago faced after being destroyed by the fire and how visionaries such as Jenney, Root, Burnham and Sullivan paved the way for plate glass and structural steel as well as many more interesting facts. After lunch at Cappy’s Italian Kitchen, we will take a ride on the Seadog, a speed boat that goes along the shoreline of Chicago or you can choose to shop and ride the Ferris Wheel.
Cost: $97.50.
We will depart Lake Forest: 8:15 am from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Road. Please arrive by 8 am.
We will depart Wilmette: 8:45 am from Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake Ave. Please arrive by 8:30 am.
Second City’s Rod Blagojevich Super Star
Thursday, August 19th
The legendary Second City comes to the Metropolis theatre in Arlington Heights for a limited run of their megahit musical comedy revue, Rod Blagojevich Superstar. It’s an hilarious comedy about the rise and fall of the former Illinois Governor - hair and all! We will dine at The Tuscan Market.
Cost: $95.00.
We will leave Lake Forest: 4:45 pm from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 4:30 pm.
We will leave Wilmette: 5:15 pm from Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake Ave. Please arrive by 5 pm.
September
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh
Wednesday, September 1st
Take me out to the ball game! Join us for a memorable afternoon game with our Cubbies at Wrigley Field! Our seats are in Aisle 204 of the Terrace Reserved Outfield Section. Lunch is on your own at the park.
Cost: $50 (includes deluxe motor coach transportation and tickets.)
We will depart Lake Forest: 11:00 am from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 10:45 am
We will depart Wilmette: 11:30 am from the Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2701 Lake St. Please arrive by 11:15 am.
Cape Cod: A Seaside Holiday
September 7th – 11th
Tour charming Cape Cod, Hyannis, the John F. Kennedy Memorial and Nantucket Island! Plus a stop in Martha’s Vineyard and then on to Boston! Call for details.
Cost:
$1,659.00 double occupancy.
$1,909.00 single occupancy.
Logan Square Boulevard’s District House and Garden Walk
Saturday, September 11th
Logan Square Preservation will host its 29th annual walk featuring an interior tour of homes as well as two beautiful neighborhood churches. See how many of Chicago’s wealthy and middle class families lived side-by-side in 1900. A self-guided tour of its many beautiful gardens will be available for relaxed strolling and viewing. After our tour, we will enjoy lunch at Dunleys On The Square in Logan Square (choice of cheeseburger, grilled fish sandwich or chicken salad).
Cost: $74.00
We will depart Lake Forest: 8:30 am from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 8:15 am.
We will depart Wilmette: 9:00 am from Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake Ave. Please arrive by 8:45 am
“Social Security Planning for Boomers: What Everyone Needs to Know”
Wednesday, September 22nd - 10:00 am
After being told for years that Social Security is “going broke,” baby boomers are realizing that it will soon be their turn to collect. But the decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime. This informative seminar covers the basics of Social Security and reveals strategies for maximizing your benefits. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost: FREE, please call for reservations.
Location: North Shore Community Bank, 1145 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette.
Chicago Gourmet – A Celebration of Food and Wine in Millennium Park
Sunday, September 26th - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What a treat this is! Enjoy all you can eat of the best food and wine in Chicago. There are tents set up around the park where you can watch the chefs prepare their fare and seating areas to enjoy the food. Grab your tote bag and wine glass at the entrance and set off to taste whatever you would like! Reservations Required by: August 1st. Please call if you would like to know the participating chefs.
Cost: $140.00.
We will depart Lake Forest: 10:45 am from Christ Church, 100 Waukegan Rd. Please arrive by 10:30 am.
We will depart Wilmette: 11:15 am from Church of the Latter Day Saints, 2727 Lake Ave. Please arrive by 11am.
Upcoming Extended Trips
River Cruising Through France with Burt Wolf
August 15th - 26th
12 day river cruise beginning in the French city of Nice on the Mediterranean Sea & continuing through Provence & Burgundy to Paris.
Cape Cod – A Seaside Holiday
September 7th – 11th
Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket & Boston
$1,659.00 per person – double occupancy
$1,909.00 single occupancy
Colors of New England and Canada Cruise
September 25th - October 6th
12 day trip including a New York City stay with City Tour and Broadway Show.
Brown County Indiana & The Covered Bridges of Parke County
October 25th-27th
$669.00 per person double occupancy
$799.00 single occupancy
Christmas on the San Antonio River Walk
November 29th - December 3rd
Kick off the holidays in a big way - Texas style! We will visit The Alamo, LBJ Ranch, Sea World and much more!
San Antonio, Texas
Greece & the Sunny Mediterranean
March 24th – April 2nd, 2011
Shades of Ireland
March 26th – April 4th, 2011
African Safari!
Coming in 2011
Upcoming Events
October
Disney’s “The Lion King”
Cadillac Palace Theatre
November 19th
Barbara Rinella
Sunset Ridge Country Club
December
“Welcome Yule” Performance
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Reservations are limited and necessary for all events.
For more information and reservations please contact Cathie Biggam at (847) 853-3590, or e-mail at platinum@nscbank.com.
*Please register as a Platinum Adventures Club member before participating in any of the events. An enrollment card is available from your personal banker. You are also welcome to bring a guest on the trips.
