Emerald Club – Upcoming Activities

September 8, 2010

Santa Maria Winery:  You will enjoy a unique experience during our visit to an old-world style urban winery.  First we will tour the winery, then taste a few of their great wines on their beautiful courtyard.  We will learn about the history of Santa Maria Winery and their wine making process.  After wine tasting, we will enjoy the winery's atmosphere with dessert and coffee.

The Santa Maria Winery is located at 218 W 6th St in Carroll, Iowa.  Parking is available at West Gate Mall parking lot across from the winery, on North Carroll St. on the west side of the winery, as well as directly behind the winery to the North.

The evening will cost $5 per person and will be due when your reservation is made.  Reservations are required and can be made at any United Bank of Iowa office.

October 9, 2010 Harvey House: If you like railroads, history, great food, and good company, then this is the trip for you.  You'll arrive at the Wilderness Lodge Restaurant in Fremont, NE for rolls, juice, and coffee and then proceed to the Fremont Elkhorn Valley Railroad for your trip to Nickerson, NE.  Narrative will be provided with both a history of the Harvey Houses and railroads.  Harvey House Restaurants were at one time the epitome of fine dining with sharply attired women, exquisitely set tables, and consistently good food.  Following your arrival, you will re-board the bus for a tour of the area including a narrative and a stop at the Apple Barn.  Dinner at Camp Fontanelle, a beautiful forested setting in the hills will feature a meal typical of one served over 100 years ago.  Railroad memorabilia will be on display and live entertainment will be provided.  Following dinner, you will head back to the train for the return trip to Fremont.  Pickups will be made in Rockwell City, Lake City, Glidden, Carroll, and Denison.  Cost for the really fun and interesting day will be $125.

December 6-9, 2010

Branson:  Join your Emerald Club friends on a tour of Branson that includes the Doug Gabriel, Pierce Arrow, and Yakov Smirnoff shows; as well as, the Twelve Irish Tenors and the fabulous Miracle of Christmas Show.  The Miracle of Christmas Show brings the Biblical story of the Nativity to life with more that 60 actors, camels, horses, sheep, and parrots.  Angels "fly" across the stage on a remarkable "flight system" so realistic you must see it to believe it!  The gorgeous theatre is decked out in lights, greenery, and a 30 foot Christmas tree, but the beautiful story of Jesus' birth remains the heart of the show.

Price for this trip is $599/double.  Cancellation insurance is optional and can be purchased for $70.  A $50 down payment will reserve your spot. Call any United Bank of Iowa office and we'll mail you a detailed flyer. 

REMINDER:

Don't forget, an Emerald Club member can invite a guest to any event or trip except the annual luncheon.