Looking for Adventures? You've come to the right place as we offer the Platinum Adventures® to customers who are at least 50 years old, maintain at least $5,000 in deposits and have an active checking account¹.
The Platinum Adventures® is perfect for you if you like museums, theaters, out-of-town excursions, etc. We do 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:
Wednesday, August 4th - Architectural Boat Cruise and Ride the Sea Dog Speed Boat
Cost: $97.50 per person
Lake Forest Departure: 8:15 a.m. Please arrive by 8:00 a.m.
Wilmette Departure: 8:45 a.m. Please arrive by 8:30 a.m.
You can't look at Chicago's magnificent skyline 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.
Thursday, August 19th - Second City's Rod Blagojevich Superstar
Cost: $95.00 per person
Lake Forest Departure: 4:45 p.m. Please arrive by 4:30 p.m.
Wilmette Departure: 5:15 p.m. Please arrive by 5:00 p.m.
The legendary Second City comes to the Metropolis theatre in Arlington Heights for a limited run of their mega-hit musical comedy revue, Rod Blagojevich Superstar. It's a hilarious comedy about the rise and fall of the former Illinois Governor - hair and all! We will dine at The Tuscan Market.
Tuesday, August 24th - 2020 Vision - The Case for Equities in the Next Decade
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lake Forest Bank & Trust, 727 Bank Lane, Lake Forest
Hindsight is 20/20. The technology bubble that popped beginning in 2000, the liquidity crisis that began in 2007 and 2008-2009's deep recession have provided dramatic illustration over the last 10 years that markets hold risk. With the benefit of hindsight, some investors might have chosen to avoid equities during the last decade. But many investors are turning back to equities now - after one of the worst decades the stock market has ever seen. So, it begs the question, are they likely to see a repeat of the decade that just ended? Come find out why equities may have a favorable outlook for the decade ending in the year 2020. Light refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, September 1st - Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Cost: $50.00 per person (includes deluxe motor coach transportation and tickets.)
Lake Forest Departure: 11:00 a.m. Please arrive by 10:45 a.m.
Wilmette Departure: 11:30 a.m. Please arrive by 11:15 a.m.
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.
Saturday, September 11th - Logan Square Boulevard's Historic District House and Garden Walk
Cost: $74.00 per person
Lake Forest Departure: 8:30 a.m. Please arrive by 8:15 a.m.
Wilmette Departure: 9:00 a.m. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m.
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).
Sunday, September 26th - Chicago Gourmet - A Celebration of Food and Wine in Millennium Park
Cost: $140.00 per person
Reservations Required by: August 1st. Please call if you would like to know the participating chefs.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lake Forest Departure: 10:45 a.m. Please arrive by 10:30 a.m.
Wilmette Departure: 11:15 a.m. Please arrive by 11:00 a.m.
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Disney's "The Lion King" - October, 2010
Cadillac Palace Theatre
Barbara Rinella - November 19th, 2010
Sunset Ridge Country Club
"Welcome Yule" Performance - December, 2010
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Extended Trips for 2010-2011
Currently, we are planning the following extended trips:
River Cruising Through France with Bart Wolf - August 15-26, 2010
This 12-day river cruise begins in the French city of Nice on the Mediterranean Sea and continues through Provence and Burgundy to Paris.
Cape Cod: A Seaside Holiday - September 7 - 11, 2010
Cost: $1,659.00 double occupancy
$1,909.00 single occupancy
Tour charming Cape Cod, Hyannis, the John F. Kennedy Memorial and Nantucket Island! We will visit Martha's Vineyard and travel on to Boston. Call for more details.
Colors of New England & Canada Cruise - September 25-October 6, 2010
12 days from New York including a New York City stay with City Tour & Broadway show.
Brown County Indiana & The Covered Bridges of Parke County - October 25 - 27, 2010
Cost: $669.00 per person double occupancy
$799.00 single occupancy
Christmas on the San Antonio River Walk - November 29 - December 3, 2010
Kick off the holidays in a big way - Texas style! We will visit The Alamo, LBJ Ranch, Sea World and much more!
Greece & the Sunny Mediterranean - March 24 - April 2, 2011
Details to come!
Shades of Ireland - March 26 - April 4, 2011
Details to come!
African Safari - 2011
Details to come!
¹Must register as a Platinum Adventure 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.
General Information
Address for the Lake Forest Departure Sight
Lake Forest tours (unless otherwise noted) will leave from:
Christ Church
100 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL (please park in the far north end of the North parking lot)
The bus cannot wait for late participants. Please arrive at your departure sight 15 minutes prior to departure time.
**Please note if you separate yourself from the group, the bank cannot be responsible for your transportation or any expenses that may be incurred from this action.
Address for the Wilmette Departure Sight
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
2701 Lake Ave, Wilmette IL
The bus cannot wait for late participants. Please arrive at your departure sight 15 minutes prior to departure time.
**Please note if you separate yourself from the group, the bank cannot be responsible for your transportation or any expenses that may be incurred from this action.
Reservation Policy for Day and Extended Trips
Reservations may be made by phone to Cathie Biggam at 847-853-3590 or by email to platinum@lakeforestbank.com. For your reservation to be confirmed, payment must be in my office within seven days after the reservations are made: Cathie Biggam, 727 N Bank Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Please make checks payable to Platinum Adventures (sorry no credit cards). Please remember to make your menu selections when you reserve your tour. Cancellations are for emergencies only.
Responsibility of Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Highland Park Bank & Trust, Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan and North Chicago Community Bank
Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Highland Park Bank & Trust, Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan and North Chicago Community Bank are acting in the capacity of extending this invitation to travel to the Platinum Adventures members and their guests. You may bring the same guest three times, and then they must make the decision to join if they wish to continue with Club tours/activities. In making application for any and all trips, the participant waives any claims against Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Highland Park Bank & Trust, Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan and North Chicago Community Bank and/or its representative/s for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity with is caused by any act of error or omission on the part of Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Highland Park Bank & Trust, Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan and North Chicago Community Bank, their representative/s, or any transportation company or other suppliers.
