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BOS customers age 50 or better with a Classic 50 Interest Checking or Classic 50 Checking Plus account are enrolled in BOS Classic 50 Club. Members enjoy extended trips, day trips and informational seminars.

Extended Trips


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Southern Charm
Charleston, Savannah, and Jekyll Island

November 4-10, 2024  |  7 Days  |  9 Meals

Reservations closed.

Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes and unspoiled coastline during the holiday season. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Drive through James Island County Park illuminated with over 500,000 lights. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.

Cultural Experiences:
• Explore Boon Hall Plantation & Gardens
• Visit the intriguing Mercer Williams House in Savannah
• See rehabilitation in action at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island

Must-See Inclusions:
• Enjoy a trolley tour of Savannah’s sprawling Historic district
• Step back in time at the luxurious Jekyll Island Club
• Get to know Charleston’s cobblestone streets, historic homes and restored building

Culinary Inclusions:
• Enjoy a cooking demonstration and dinner showcasing regional specialties in Savannah.

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Hawaiian Adventure
featuring Oahu, Big Island and Maui

February 6-15, 2025 (return home on February 16)  |  10 Days  |  13 Meals

$6,768 per person double occupancy  |  $8,468 per person single occupancy

Embrace the spirit of “Aloha” on a leisurely three-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in Oahu, Big Island and Maui. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki. “Remember Pearl Harbor” and visit the USS Arizona Memorial. Embark on a wonderful journey along Oahu’s famous North Shore. Admire the hula dance, an ancient Polynesian art form. See the beauty of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park. In Maui, experience a traditional Polynesian luau – just one of your stops in paradise.

Highlights:

• Waikiki beach
• Pearl Harbor
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Ioa Valley

Cultural Experiences:
• Create your own lei as part of a cultural demonstration on the Big Island
• Visit Iolani Palace to see the last residence of the Hawaiian Royal Family

Culinary Inclusions:
• Savor a Polynesian luau featuring tropical drinks and a sumptuous feast
• Spend time at a Kona coffee farm and learn how coffee is grown

 

Space is limited for this popular tour.

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Discover American Heritage
featuring Washington D.C., The Greenbrier Resort, and Williamsburg

June 1-8 2025 |  8 Days  |  11 Meals

$4,848 per person double occupancy  |  $5,848 per person single occupancy

This grand historic tour features a two-night stay at The Greenbrier, a classic American resort in the mountains of West Virginia. Relax and unwind on the iconic property while enjoying a fabulous dining and traditional pastimes and exploring the storied past of this luxury escape. Be ushered through America’s eras: Enjoy a tavern meal along roads well-traveled, visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg, explore a Smithsonian, and more. Experience the grandeur of The Greenbrier amid the West Virginia mountains and explore American history throughout Washington, DC. And Virginia on a fascinating journey.

Highlights:

• Greenbrier Bunker Tour
• Smithsonian Museums
• Twilight Monument Tour
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Monticello
• Mount Vernon

Cultural Experiences:
• Explore the formerly secret bunker hidden under The Greenbrier
• Stroll the grounds of historic Colonial Williamsburg

Culinary Inclusions:
• Enjoy lunch at a colonial tavern
• Spend two evenings dining amid The Greenbrier’s grandeur

 

Space is limited for this popular tour.

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
featuring San Diego and California's Central Coast

September 10-19, 2025 |  10 Days  |  16 Meals

Travel show October 30, 2024. Please call for reservations.

From soaring redwoods to cultural meccas and verdant valleys, explore the rich sights, sounds, and tastes of California. Wander through a beautiful forest of some of the world’s largest trees at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Dive into history in San Diego and into the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. Discover a centuries-old mission in Santa Barbara and go on a walking food tour in the charming coastal town of Carlsbad. Savor a glass of locally produced wine and lunch at a Paso Robles vineyard.

Highlights:

• Explore Old Mission Santa Barbara, often referred to as "Queen of the Missions."
• See the largest trees on the planet at Sequoia and Kings National Parks.
• Celebrate the boundless spirit of human creativity at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.

Cultural Experiences:
• Learn about the "birthplace of California" during a tour of San Diego's old town. Enjoy the many facets of Los Angeles, including Hollywood and the multicultural fabric of this amazing city.

Culinary Inclusions:
• Explore seaside Carlsbad on a walking food tour for lunch.
• Try some locally produced wine during lunch at a Paso Robles vineyard winery.

 

Space is limited for this popular tour.

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Alaska: Land and Sea

2026

• Enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a luxury domed railcar.
• Enjoy an expert guided Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali National Park.
• Relive Alaska's Gold Rush days in historic Skagway.

 

Day Trips


Reminder! All payments for Day Trips are due 60 days prior to departure date. On all Day trips, the gratuities are included in the price. Your family and friends are always welcome to join you on any of our trips.

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Irish in St. Louis

November 1, 2024

$159 per person | St. Louis, MO

We will start our tour off with a visit to St. James the Greater Church. This is the fastest growing parish in the St. Louis Archdiocesan located in the heart of the Irish neighborhood belovedly called Dogtown.

Next, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at John D. McGurk’s. McGurk’s is among the top class of Irish Pubs in the St. Louis area. Menu choices are Russell Street Reuben Sandwich, McGurk’s Burger with cheese, Turkey Club, Grilled Tilapia sandwich and all are served with whiskey bread pudding, house made chips and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Next, we will visit The Kerry Cottage, a charming Irish oasis of quality clothing, jewelry, fine crystal, and China from The Emerald Isle.

The Campbell House Museum is our next stop for a tour and performance by Irish dancers from the St. Louis Irish Arts.

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Branson Christmas

November 13-16, 2024

Branson, MO | 6 Meals

$1,519 per person double occupancy | $1,429 per person triple occupancy

$1,959 per person single occupancy | $1,369 per person quadruple occupancy

We will see six shows this season: Clay Cooper’s Country Express Christmas Show, Cassandre’ Voice of an Angel Christmas Spectacular, delicious food and entertainment aboard the Branson Belle, Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre, Daniel O’Donnell, and the Baldknobber’s Christmas Show. Also included, is a visit to the College of the Ozarks and the Ralph Foster Museum. Our hotel is located at the luxurious Hilton at Branson Landing, an entertainment and shopping complex on Lake Taneycomo. Please call for a day-by-day itinerary and reservation form. Insurance is included on this trip. (First Come, First Served)

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A Christmas Tradition

November 24, 2024

$126 per person | Barn III Theatre | Goodfield, IL

The holidays are here again! From cookie baking to caroling, to light shows and that trusty old fruitcake – holiday traditions are an important part of celebrating the magic of the season! But where did all these traditions come from and what made them stay? Come join your Barn family as we explore the silliest, most sacred, and sentimental holiday traditions of the past and present through song, dance and skit! Make a new tradition with your friends, family or co-workers and enjoy a magical time at the Barn III this holiday season…the mistletoe awaits!

We will enjoy a wonderful plated lunch before the show and dessert at intermission.

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AARP Drive Smart

December 3 & 4, 2024

AARP Member - $23 per person | Non-AARP Member - $28 per person | Class held at BOS | Doors open at 8:30am | Please call for reservations

This class is taught by an AARP representative. There are two morning sessions, and each class will be from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. You will need to attend both sessions in-order-to earn the certificate you provide to your insurance company for your discount. The certificate is good for three years with your insurance company. (This is not a Rules of the Road Class). Class size is limited.

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Beef House Dinner Theatre Christmas Show

December 15, 2024

$150 per person | Beef House Dinner Theatre | Covington, IN

We can pick up in Champaign for this show.

Join us again for this annual holiday tradition. Each year this Christmas Show is new and original but will always feature their talented company members and spectacular Beef House Band. Combine that with a bountiful buffet and you have a seasonal event not to be missed.

We will enjoy a wonderful luncheon buffet, with their famous rolls, and dessert at the intermission.

2025 Day Trips


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Alone Together

February 23, 2025

$128 per person | Barn III Theatre | Goodfield, IL

Mom and Dad have spent the last thirty years raising three active sons. They looked forward to the peace, the quiet, the privacy of an empty nest. After considerable comic turmoil and revelation of deep feelings, the nest is finally emptied. Peace now? Quiet? Not for long.

We will enjoy a wonderful plated lunch before the show and dessert at intermission.

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Nunsense A-Men!

March 30, 2025

$128 per person | Barn III Theatre | Goodfield, IL

Five misfit nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent are trying to put on a variety show to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook. Filled with zany characters, outrageous costumes, and plenty of laughs, Nunsense is a heavenly musical full of devilish comedy.

We will enjoy a wonderful plated lunch before the show and dessert at intermission.

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Riverdance

May 4, 2025

$192 per person | The Fox Theatre | St. Louis, MO

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and
international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing,
choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

John McColgan, Director of Riverdance said “It is both a privilege and a delight to celebrate 30 years of Riverdance and the unique journey it has taken us on. In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. On this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation’ of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers, creators, dedicated crew, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.”

Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class of dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

We will enjoy a wonderful lunch, at The Fox, before the show.

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Ring of Fire

June 21, 2025

$133 per person | The Little Theatre on the Square | Sullivan, IL

From the songs and stories of a true legend, comes a theatrical and musical experience that will lift your heart and stir your soul. Ring Of Fire is a journey into the heart and heartland of America, courtesy of one of our most beloved musical poets – Johnny Cash. In Ring Of Fire, a remarkable cast of performers and musicians take us on a rousing adventure of love and faith, struggle and success – all with the strength, humor and downright honesty that made Johnny Cash one of the greatest songwriters and most revered storytellers in American music.

 

We will enjoy a lunch buffet, in a private room, at Yoder’s Kitchen.

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All Shook Up

July 13, 2025

$152 per person | Beef House Dinner Theatre | Covington, IN

We can pick up in Champaign for this show.

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and many more.

 

We will enjoy a wonderful luncheon buffet, with their famous rolls, and dessert at the intermission.

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The Sound of Music

July 19, 2025

$133 per person | The Little Theatre on the Square | Sullivan, IL

Sixty-five years after its original stage debut, the smash-hit musical classic will once again grace the stage, captivating audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music. The spirited, romantic and beloved story of Maria and the von Trapp family features an unforgettable Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award winning Best Score, including legendary favorites “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss,” and “The Sound of Music”. The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

 

We will enjoy a lunch buffet, in a private room, at Yoder’s Kitchen.

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Hairspray the Musical

August 2, 2025

$133 per person | The Little Theatre on the Square | Sullivan, IL

Welcome to the 60’s! Based on the 1988 John Waters film, Hairspray follows the story of Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic and plus-sized teenager with a passion for dancing. Despite the societal norms that favor slimmer figures, Tracy is determined to make her mark on a local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show,” and promote diversity and inclusion in the process. Her journey takes her through the world of dance, civil rights, and self-acceptance. Hairspray is a feel-good celebration of individuality and the power of change. This eight-time Tony Award winner boasts big hair, bigger fun and some of the most toe-tapping good times around. You Can’t Stop The Beat.

 

We will enjoy a lunch buffet, in a private room, at Yoder’s Kitchen.

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Forever Plaid

August 23, 2025

$133 per person | The Little Theatre on the Square | Sullivan, IL

Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company, they became “Forever Plaid”. On the way to their first big gig, the “Plaids” are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at that moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins…

 

We will enjoy a lunch buffet, in a private room, at Yoder’s Kitchen.

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Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story

September 28, 2025

$152 per person | Beef House Dinner Theatre | Covington, IN

We can pick up in Champaign for this show.

Tammy Wynette – the woman behind the legend and the incredible songs that made her the First Lady of country music – leaps off the stage and into your heart. Through her eyes, the audience relives her journey from the cotton fields of Itawamba, Mississippi, to international superstar. With comic flare and dramatic impact, Stand by Your Man recounts triumphs and tragedies and explores Tammy’s relationships with the five husbands she stood by. Among the twenty-six songs are “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “Til I Can Make It on My Own,” And “Golden Ring.” “The best thing I have seen and heard in years.” From That’s Country.

 

We will enjoy a lunch buffet, in a private room, at Yoder’s Kitchen.

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Arsenic and Old Lace

October 5, 2025

$128 per person | Barn III Theatre | Goodfield, IL

Mortimer Brewster's engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunt's window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren't just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! An uproarious farce on plays involving murder, one learns there is nothing more poisonous than family!

 

We will enjoy a wonderful plated lunch before the show and dessert at intermission.

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Plaid Tidings

November 30, 2025

$128 per person | Barn III Theatre | Goodfield, IL

Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren't sure why they've returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they're needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites, like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of the Ed Sullivan Show - this time, featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas that puts the "Day-O" in Excelsis! The perfect Barn reunion performance for the Holiday season!

 

We will enjoy a wonderful plated lunch before the show and dessert at intermission.

  


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Our Classic 50 Team

   

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Joan Kellermann

Joan Kellermann has joined BOS as a Vice President and as our Classic 50 Coordinator.

Joan is an experienced traveler and has lots of plans for our members. Stop by to see her at our Wabash branch in Springfield. 

Phone: 217-241-7206

Email Joan 

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Glenn Haynes

Glenn Haynes is a personal banker at the Chatham location and is also a Classic 50 Officer. 

Glenn will be able to answer questions related to Classic 50 as well as BOS accounts and services. 

Phone: 217-483-6523

Email Glenn

  

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