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PLATINUM ADVENTURES NEWSLETTER
                  DAY TRIPS • EXTENDED TRIPS • SEMINARS • AND MORE!
FALL 2021

            A MESSAGE FROM
            THE DIRECTOR
            The crisp, cool days and colorful leaves are reminders that fall is in the
            air. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy what’s left of autumn and get in
            the holiday spirit with your Platinum Adventures friends! We have some
            great events planned for the next few months, including exciting day
            trips, educational seminars, and extended travel opportunities. Why not
            book your calendar now with interesting and fun experiences to look
            forward to?

            Since your safety is our utmost concern, we will be practicing protective
            measures at events. Face coverings will be used when required, and
            event attendees will need to sign a waiver. Also, please know all our
            extended trips include trip insurance, which can give you peace of mind
            in uncertain times.

            At the time of print, the extended trips, outings, and presentations in
            this newsletter are all scheduled to occur as planned. However, due to
            COVID-19 precautions, these events may need to be rescheduled or
            canceled. Please contact me with any questions you may have.

            I look forward to seeing you soon!

            Ellie Bartlett Terry

                                   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF
                                   THE EVENTS YOU SEE IN THIS NEWSLETTER,
                                          OR TO RSVP, CONTACT ME:
                                             ELLIE BARTLETT TERRY
                                       773-883-4144 | ebartlett@wintrust.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR - North Shore ...
FOR DETAILED
    ITINERARIES ON
    ANY OF THESE
    UPCOMING
    DAY TRIPS,
    CONTACT YOUR
    PLATINUM                                  DAY TRIPS
                                              You’ll have the unique opportunity to
                                                                                                         Pay close attention to the means of
                                                                                                         transportation for these trips. Oftentimes,
                                                                                                         we will gather and transport the group by
    ADVENTURES
                                              explore the wonders we have nearby. We                     bus, but there are some events that require
    DIRECTOR.                                 carefully plan each of our day trips, events,              you to commute on your own. As always, if
                                              and seminars to ensure they are packed                     you should have any questions about any
                                              with as much adventure and education as                    of these day trips, or would like to RSVP,
                                              possible. Plus, each event offers a great                  contact your bank’s Platinum Adventures
                                              chance to share with friends just what the                 director at the phone number or email
                                              Platinum Adventures Club is all about.                     listed in this newsletter.

    TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
    Día de los Muertos
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                                                                                    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
    In honor of Día de los Muertos and opening the passageway                       & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19
    between the real world and the spirit world, stop by the bank
    to pick up some of Wintrust’s crafted offerings. During this
                                                                                    Coin Appraisals
    brief period, the souls of the dead awaken and return to their                  EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC

    loved ones. Join us in helping celebrate this beautiful Mexican                 Do you have old coins in your change jar? They may be worth
    tradition with vibrant colors, delicious food and of course                     more than you think. Ron Beckstrom from Golden Rule Coins
    marigolds. Stop by one of the branches listed below to pick                     will be at our banks to appraise and buy rare, collectible, and
    up your Día de los Muertos treats. Treats will be available on a                antique coins; paper money; and gold jewelry. Reservations
    first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.                            preferred but walk-ins welcome.
                                                                                    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 10 AM TO 3 PM
    WINTRUST BANK - PILSEN                   WINTRUST BANK - LOGAN SQUARE           North Shore Community Bank & Trust
    1800 S. Blue Island Ave. | Chicago, IL   2814 W. Fullerton Ave. | Chicago, IL   1145 Wilmette Ave. | Wilmette, IL
    WINTRUST BANK - LITTLE VILLAGE           WINTRUST BANK - ROGERS PARK            FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | 9 AM TO NOON
    3354 W. 26th St. | Chicago, IL           7555 N. Western Ave. | Chicago, IL
                                                                                    Wintrust Bank – Uptown
    WINTRUST BANK - OGDEN COMMONS WINTRUST BANK - MAYFAIR
                                                                                    4800 N. Sheridan Rd. | Chicago, IL
    2642 W. Ogden Ave. | Chicago, IL 4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago, IL
                                                                                    FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | 1 TO 4 PM
    TIME: 1 TO 3 PM                                                                 Wintrust Bank – Oak & Rush
    COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE                                              1000 N. Rush St. | Chicago, IL

                                                                                    COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
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RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR
                                                                                          ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME
                                                                                            TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
                                                                                                               ELLIE BARTLETT TERRY
                                                                                                                           773-883-4144
                                                                                                                 ebartlett@wintrust.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4                                                    NOVEMBER 17 – 20
Medicare Made Easy                                                      International Fraud Awareness Week
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Wintrust Bank – Mayfair                                                 Older adults are prime targets for financial exploitation, both
4343 N. ELSTON AVE. | CHICAGO, IL                                       by people they know and trust and by strangers. Join us for
Are you getting ready to apply for Medicare and need help               presentations designed to provide information and tips to help
deciding what’s best for you? Are you unsure about the                  prevent common frauds, scams, and other elder financial
process? Do you already have Medicare and want to make                  exploitation. Call to reserve your spot!
changes? Diane Adduci of Adduci Insurance Services will
                                                                        WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 10 AM
give an educational presentation on eligibility, enrollment,            North Shore Community Bank & Trust
the benefits of Medicare Parts A and B, and Medicare                    576 Lincoln Ave. | Winnetka, IL
supplements. She will help us understand this complicated
                                                                        WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | 10:30 AM
issue in a 90-minute presentation.                                      Wintrust Bank – Delaware Place
                                                                        190 E. Delaware Pl. | Chicago, IL
TIME: 10 AM
COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE                                      Wintrust Bank – Uptown
                                                                        4800 N. Sheridan Rd. | Chicago, IL

                                                                        WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | NOON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9                                                     Wintrust Bank – Near West
                                                                        2 N. Western Ave. | Chicago, IL
Blues, Lunch, and Rock & Roll
EASY 1        2    3    4    5 ENERGETIC                                THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 10:30 AM
                                                                        Wintrust Bank – Rogers Park
Colletti’s                                                              7555 N. Western Ave. | Chicago, IL
5707 N. CENTRAL AVE. | CHICAGO, IL
                                                                        THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 1 PM
Calling all Blues and Rock & Roll fans! Terry Abrahamson* won           Wintrust Bank – Wrigleyville
a Grammy at 26 and his book, “In the Belly of the Blues,” is            3620 N. Clark St. | Chicago, IL
in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His music has been recorded
                                                                        THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 2 PM
by artists including: Muddy Waters, Prince, John Lee Hooker,            Wintrust Bank – Sauganash
George Thorogood, the Chambers Brothers, Joan Jett, and                 4343 W. Peterson Ave. | Chicago, IL
many more. Join us for an exciting afternoon as Terry takes
                                                                        FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 | 10:30 AM
us on a musical history tour with inside stories and photos of          North Shore Community Bank & Trust
his days traveling and working with artists like B.B. King, The         1145 Wilmette Ave. | Wilmette, IL
Rolling Stones, and Muddy Waters. Lunch is included.
                                                                        Wintrust Bank – Mayfair
                                                                        4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago, IL
TIME: 11:45 AM
COST: MEMBERS $50 | NON-MEMBERS $55                                     SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 11 AM
Transportation is not provided.                                         Wintrust Bank – Little Village
                                                                        3354 W. 26th St. | Chicago, IL
*Terry Abrahamson is not an affiliate of Wintrust.
Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative   Wintrust Bank – Logan Square
COVID test results.                                                     2814 W. Fullerton Ave. | Chicago, IL

                                                                        COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
    Walk Down Memory Lane
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    Norwood Park Train Station
    6088 N. NORTHWEST HWY. | CHICAGO, IL
    Come and take a walk down memory lane to the “good
    old days” of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s with author Rochelle
    Pennington.* Her historical, light-hearted program will detail
    everyday life during the bygone years of corner phone
    booths, party lines, hand-me-down clothes, doctors who
    made house calls, wringer washing machines, marble matches,
    Howdy Doody shows, and outhouses. Rochelle’s presentation
    will feature vintage photographs and images complemented
    by a large collection of antiques.
                                                                                     FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

                                                                                 FOR YOU
    TIME: 10 AM
    COST: MEMBERS $10 | NON-MEMBERS $15
    Transportation is not provided.
    *Rochelle Penington is not an affiliate of Wintrust.

    Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative       Whether you’re preparing for retirement, managing your
    COVID test results.
                                                                                retirement income, or planning for your family’s financial
                                                                                security, we’re here to help. Our team of experts offers
                                                                                the personalized attention you deserve with the financial
                                                                                solutions you need for every stage of your life.
    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1
    30th Anniversary Open House
    EASY 1        2    3    4     5 ENERGETIC

    North Shore Community Bank & Trust
    576 LINCOLN AVE. | WINNETKA, IL
    Cheers to 30 years! Wintrust is celebrating its 30th anniversary                                          wintrustwealth.com
    this month. To show appreciation for our Platinum Adventures
    members, visit us today for an anniversary treat and                             Contact a financial advisor for more information.
    fellowship. Not sure if you’re a member? Stop by to learn
    more about our fun travel and activity club. You can start              Securities, insurance products, financial planning, and investment management services offered through
    your free membership today and stay informed about future               Wintrust Investments, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), founded in 1931. Trust and asset management services
                                                                            offered by The Chicago Trust Company, N.A. and Great Lakes Advisors, LLC, respectively.
    events! We hope you can join us. Thank you for being our
    valued customer.                                                        Investment products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are:
                                                                            NOT FDIC INSURED | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT A DEPOSIT
                                                                            NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
    TIME: 10 AM TO 3 PM
    COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR - North Shore ...
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR
                                                                                                    ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME
                                                                                                      TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
                                                                                                                              ELLIE BARTLETT TERRY
                                                                                                                                              773-883-4144
                                                                                                                                    ebartlett@wintrust.com

                                                                              WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 | 2022
                                                                              Platinum Adventures Health Fair
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                                                                              Wintrust Financial Center
                                                                              9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, IL
                                                                              New Year, new you! Let’s start 2022 off right and work on
                                                                              that New Year’s resolution to take control of our health. Join
                                                                              us for a series of informative discussions related to health
                                                                              concerns including cancer, lung health, and Alzheimer’s
                                                                              disease. Before the presentations, there will be a number of
                                                                              expo tables for participants to pick up information on various
                                                                              important health topics. Lunch is included.

                                                                              TIME: 11:30 AM
                                                                              COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
                                                                              Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID
                                                                              test results.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15
Holiday Carolers Luncheon
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Maggiano’s Little Italy                                                                    MORTGAGE OPTIONS
4999 OLD ORCHARD SHOPPING CENTER | SKOKIE, IL                                         TAILORED FOR YOU
Enjoy a festive, three course lunch with all your Platinum
Adventures friends from near and far. This year, festive carolers
will bring us some holiday cheer as we celebrate the holiday                      Life can take you many places. Sometimes, it even leads you
season. Be sure to bring your singing voices and prepare to                       to a new home. That’s why we’re here. Our professionals can
sing along to old-time favorite songs like, “Deck the Halls,”                     help you downsize, upgrade, or refinance. Whatever your
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Chanukah, Oh Chanukah,” “Frosty                       next big decision is, we have the experience and knowledge
the Snow Man,” and so many more. We will choose our entrée                        to create a mortgage solution that’s perfect for you.
at the restaurant: grilled tomato basil chicken, grilled salmon
or eggplant parmesan. You won’t want to miss this holiday
extravaganza! Holiday attire is highly encouraged.

TIME: 11:45 AM
                                                                                                            wintrustmortgage.com
COST: MEMBERS $47 | NON-MEMBERS $52
Transportation is not provided.                                                  Residential lending provided by Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank &
Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID      Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank. NMLS #449042.
test results.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 | 2022                                       TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | 2022
    iPhone Class: Control Center and Apps                             The Secret Life of Betty Crocker
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    Wintrust Bank – North Center                                      Wintrust Bank – Old Town
    1946 W. IRVING PARK RD. | CHICAGO, IL                             100 W. NORTH AVE. | CHICAGO, IL
    Learn how to better customize your iPhone by choosing             Betty Crocker became the most famous and most trusted
    the settings and apps you’d like to immediately access to         advisor to American cooks. In 1950, her brand-new Picture
    with a single swipe, without going into your device’s settings.   Cook Book hit shelves with sales that rivaled The Bible.
    You’ll also learn techniques to manage the various apps           To date, it has sold more than 75 million copies. This fun
    available. Please come to the workshop with your device fully     illustrated lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.*, looks
    charged and synced with the most recent software update.          at how Betty Crocker was invented, why her cookbook has
    Sabrina Nizzi* will lead this one-hour workshop. Sabrina          endured and what makes her so iconic. It's perfect if you feel
    will be available for 30 minutes after the class for questions    like cooking up some nostalgia!
    and individual attention. This workshop is for Apple iPhone       TIME: 10:30 AM
    devices only, not iPads.                                          COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
                                                                      *Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., is not an affiliate of Wintrust.
    TIME: 10 AM
    COST: MEMBERS $15 | NON-MEMBERS $20
    *Sabrina Nizzi is not an affiliate of Wintrust.
                                                                                ARE YOU HEADING
                                                                                   TO FLORIDA
    THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 | 2022
    iPhone Class: Texting
                                                                                  THIS WINTER?
                                                                                  OUR NAPLES LOCATION HAS YOU COVERED!
    EASY 1        2     3    4     5 ENERGETIC

    Wintrust Bank – North Center
    1946 W. IRVING PARK RD. | CHICAGO, IL                                   If you’re traveling to the Sunshine State, you don’t have to worry
    Do your kids or friends ignore your phone calls, but always             about leaving your community bank behind. That’s because we
    respond to your texts? Some say texting is the preferred                have a location in Naples where you have access to your finances
    method of digital conversation. Texting is no longer about              and the reliable banking services you’ve come to expect, including
    sending short sentences or quick reactions to questions. New            wealth management and mortgage options. So, relax and enjoy
    options for texting includes sharing photos, videos, websites,          the warm weather. We’ll be right there and ready to serve you!
    and more. Please come to the workshop with your device
    charged and synced with the most recent software update.
    Sabrina Nizzi* will lead this one-hour workshop. Sabrina
    will be available for 30 minutes after the class for questions
    and individual attention. This workshop is for Apple iPhone                                  B ANKING C ENTER
    devices only, not iPads.                                                                  3401 Tamiami
                                                                                                3401       Trail
                                                                                                     Tamiami     North
                                                                                                              Trail     | Naples,
                                                                                                                    North         Florida
                                                                                                                           | Naples, FL
                                                                                              239-687-5200  | www.wintrustflorida.com
                                                                                                        wintrustflorida.com
    TIME: 10 AM
    COST: MEMBERS $15 | NON-MEMBERS $20                                  Wintrust Banking Center is a branch of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A.
    *Sabrina Nizzi is not an affiliate of Wintrust.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR - North Shore ...
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR
                                                                                    ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME
                                                                                      TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
                                                                                                      ELLIE BARTLETT TERRY
                                                                                                                   773-883-4144
                                                                                                         ebartlett@wintrust.com

                                                                  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 | 2022
                                                                  Extended Trips Preview
                                                                  EASY 1   2    3   4   5 ENERGETIC

                                                                  Northview Bank & Trust
                                                                  245 WAUKEGAN RD. | NORTHFIELD, IL
                                                                  Where will Platinum Adventures be heading in 2022 and
                                                                  beyond? Find out by joining us for this extended trips
                                                                  preview! You could be traveling to Arizona for some baseball,
FEBRUARY | 2022                                                   shopping and site seeing, to beautiful Switzerland and the
Coin Appraisals                                                   Italian Lakes in early summer, or to Northern California in the
EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC                                  fall where you will visit Napa Valley and San Francisco. Don’t
Do you have old coins in your change jar? They may be worth       delay your next vacation; join us today!
more than you think. Ron Beckstrom from Golden Rule Coins
will be at our banks to appraise and buy rare, collectible, and
                                                                  TIME: 2 PM
                                                                  COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
antique coins; paper money; and gold. These events are on a
                                                                  The destinations presented may change based upon
first-come, first-serve basis.
                                                                  availability at time of trip preview.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | 10 AM TO 3 PM
Wintrust Bank – Norridge                                          WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 | 2022
4369 N. Harlem Ave. | Norridge, IL                                Extended Trips Preview
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 | 10 AM TO 3 PM                             EASY 1    2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC
Wintrust Bank – Rogers Park                                       Wintrust Financial Center
7555 N. Western Ave | Chicago, IL                                 9700 W. HIGGINS RD. | ROSEMONT, IL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 | 10 AM TO 3 PM                               Join us for a special trip presentation and travel the world
North Shore Community Bank & Trust                                with us! You’ll hear all about the exciting trips and see
1145 Wilmette Ave. | Wilmette, IL                                 slideshows for great destinations we’ve planned for you,
                                                                  including Arizona Baseball Getaway; Cherry Blossom Time
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18 | 10 AM TO 3 PM
                                                                  in Our Nation’s Capital; Spotlight on the French Riviera;
Wintrust Bank – Mayfair
                                                                  Switzerland and the Italian Lakes; Summertime Mystery Trip;
4343 N. Elston Ave. | Chicago, IL
                                                                  Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, and the Badlands; Jewels of
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 10 AM TO 3 PM                            the Rhine River; Northern California; and more. You’ll want to
Wintrust Bank – Delaware Place                                    start packing your bags! Lunch is included.
190 E. Delaware Pl. | Chicago, IL
                                                                  TIME: 11:30 AM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 10 AM TO 3 PM                               COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
North Shore Community Bank & Trust                                The destinations presented may change based upon
362 Park Ave. | Glencoe, IL                                       availability at time of trip preview.
COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE                                Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative
                                                                  COVID test results.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | 2022
    Extended Trips Preview
    EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC

    Wintrust Bank – Norridge
    4369 N. HARLEM AVE. | NORRIDGE, IL
    Join us for a special trip presentation and travel the world with
    us! You’ll hear all about exciting trips and see slideshows for
    all the great destinations we have planned for you, including
    Cherry Blossom Time in our Nation’s Capital; Spotlight on the
    French Riviera; Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood and the Badlands;
    a summertime Mystery Trip; a Rhine River Cruise; and more.
    You’ll want to start packing your bags!

    TIME: 10 AM
    COST: MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS | FREE
    The destinations presented may change based upon
    availability at time of trip preview.

                                                                            WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 | 2022
    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 | 2022                                               Fabulous First Ladies
    “Come From Away”         LIM                                            EASY 1        2     3    4     5 ENERGETIC
                                                        IT
    EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC                   AVAED TICK
                                                           ILAB ETS
                                                               LE!
                                                                            The Happ Inn Bar and Grill
    Cadillac Palace Theatre                                                 305 HAPP RD. | NORTHFIELD, IL
    151 W. RANDOLPH ST. | CHICAGO, IL                                       The lives of the first ladies are fascinating, unexpected, and
    One of Broadway’s newest musicals is here for us to enjoy!              inspiring, but often not well known. Join us as Barry Bradford*
    Experience the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded                  shares stories about some of our first ladies dating back to the
    passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that                      18th century. Some of the ladies being discussed may include
    welcomed them. On September 11, 2001, the world stopped.                Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson,
    On September 12, their stories moved us all. Cultures clashed           Nancy Reagan, Michelle Obama, and more. Plus, join us for a
    and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music            delicious 3-course lunch beforehand at The Happ Inn Bar and
    soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring                 Grill. It will be a great afternoon full of female empowerment!
    friendships. Join us for this emotional new musical. We’ll enjoy
    lunch before the performance.                                           TIME: 11:45 AM
                                                                            COST: MEMBERS $45 | NON-MEMBERS $50
    COST: MEMBERS $175 | NON-MEMBERS $185                                   Transportation is not provided.
    Call for departure information.                                         *Barry Bradford is not an affiliate of Wintrust.

    Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative   Event attendees are required to show proof of vaccination or negative
    COVID test results.                                                     COVID test results.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR - North Shore ...
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR
                                                                    ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME
                                                                      TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
                                                                                      ELLIE BARTLETT TERRY
                                                                                                   773-883-4144
                                                                                         ebartlett@wintrust.com

FOR DETAILED
ITINERARIES ON
ANY OF THESE
UPCOMING
EXTENDED TRIPS,
CONTACT YOUR      EXTENDED                                              entertainment will be provided and have
                                                                        been thoughtfully planned out by our

PLATINUM
ADVENTURES
                  TRIPS
                  Have you always wanted to explore the
                                                                        Platinum Adventures directors alongside
                                                                        experienced and highly-qualified travel
                                                                        professionals. All extended trips include
DIRECTOR.         world but don’t know where to begin to                at home pick-up and return and trip
                  plan your travels? We have the solution               insurance. Sit back, relax, and join us for
                  for you. Let us handle all of the planning.           this rare opportunity to see the sights
                  Our extended trips offer you the chance               you never thought you’d see. If you have
                  of a lifetime to see the world like you’ve            any questions, need more information, or
                  never seen it before. Extended trips range            would like to make reservations for any of
                  in length from a few days to a few weeks.             our extended trips, please contact your
                  Most transportation, lodging, meals, and              bank’s Platinum Adventures Club director.

                                                 MARCH 6 - 11 | 2022
                                                 Arizona Baseball Getaway
                                                 EASY 1   2     3   4   5 ENERGETIC

                                                 PHOENIX, AZ
                                                 Cheer on your favorite hometown team as they prepare
                                                 for the 2022 baseball season in sunny Arizona! You’ll have
                                                 the opportunity to see a spring training game for either the
                                                 Chicago Cubs or the Chicago White Sox. Enjoy the beautiful
                                                 scenery and warm temperatures as you tour the Phoenix area,
                                                 visit the gorgeous red rock country of Sedona, and relax on a
                                                 peaceful cruise around Saguaro Lake. You’ll also explore music
                                                 from around the world at the fascinating Musical Instrument
                                                 Museum. Come along with Platinum Adventures to escape
                                                 the cold weather!

                                                 COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,400 PP | SINGLE $4,095 PP
                                                 NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,600 PP | SINGLE $4,295 PP

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MAY 7 - 15 | 2022
                                                                     Spotlight on the French Riviera
                                                                     EASY 1   2   3   4   5   ENERGETIC
                                                                     NICE, GRASSE, AND ST. TROPEZ, FRANCE, AND MONACO
                                                                     Enjoy staying in one hotel for seven nights in the sunny seaside
                                                                     paradise of Nice! You’ll spend time in the fairy-tale Principality
                                                                     of Monaco. Get a glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous
                                                                     in Cannes and St. Tropez. Shop like a local at Nice’s colorful
                                                                     flower market. Discover the opulence of the Villa Ephrussi
                                                                     de Rothschild and its divine gardens. Watch artisans create
                                                                     fragrant perfumes in Grasse. Explore the medieval village of
                                                                     Saint-Paul de Vence. Embrace the breathtaking beauty on this
                                                                     tour of the spectacular French Riviera!

                                                                     COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $4,080 PP | SINGLE $4,480 PP
                                                                     NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $4,280 PP | SINGLE $4,680 PP
                                                                     Price is guaranteed for bookings through November 7, 2021.
     APRIL 8 - 14 | 2022
     Cherry Blossom Time in Our                                      JUNE 17 - 26 | 2022
     Nation’s Capital                                                Switzerland and the Italian Lakes
     EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC                                EASY 1   2   3   4   5   ENERGETIC
     WASHINGTON, D.C., AND WILLIAMSBURG, VA                          GENEVA, LUCERNE, AND ZURICH, SWITZERLAND AND
     Join us for a historical adventure as we explore the nation’s   COMO, ITALY
     capital in springtime. Visit George Washington’s Mount          Experience magnificent mountains and spectacular scenery
     Vernon estate; Arlington National Cemetery; Ford’s Theatre      on a tour of Switzerland. You’ll begin in Geneva, where the Jet
     and the Petersen House; and the National Museum of              d’Eau water fountain soars high in the sky. Stroll the waterfront
     American History at the Smithsonian Institute. See the          promenade along Lake Geneva in Lausanne. See medieval
     Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Vietnam Veterans            architecture in the capital city of Bern. Have your camera
     Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and      ready to capture the stunning Staubbachfall waterfall. Travel
     more in the National Mall. Enjoy the beauty of the cherry       by cog railway to the top of Mount Rigi for fantastic views
     trees during the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.       of the mountains and Lake Lucerne. Enjoy a cruise on Lake
     You’ll also visit the Jamestown Settlement, the American        Como and leisure time in picturesque Bellagio, Italy. Delight
     Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg.       in delicious Swiss chocolate on a tour at the Lindt Home of
     Come along on this patriotic journey!                           Chocolate. Don’t miss out on this amazing adventure!

     COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,115 PP | SINGLE $4,215 PP               COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $7,045 PP | SINGLE $8,130 PP
     NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $3,315 PP | SINGLE $4,415 PP                 NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $7,245 PP | SINGLE $8,330 PP
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RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR
                                                                                  ALL EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME
                                                                                    TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
                                                                                                      ELLIE BARTLETT TERRY
                                                                                                                  773-883-4144
                                                                                                        ebartlett@wintrust.com

JULY 5 - 9 | 2022
Summertime Mystery Trip
EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC

Get ready for a fun, creative time on our Summertime
Mystery Trip, where every destination and event is a surprise!
You’ll visit interesting places with clues, entertainment,       SEPTEMBER 8 - 18 | 2022
and festive activities wrapped up in good old-fashioned          Jewels of the Rhine River
fun. Excellent dining, hotels, fascinating attractions, and a    EASY 1   2   3   4   5   ENERGETIC
professional tour director all make this motorcoach tour a       SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, AND
great value. Wherever we go, it’s sure to be an adventure you    THE NETHERLANDS
won’t want to miss!                                              Start your adventure with two nights in Lucerne, Switzerland,
                                                                 a delightful city with a dramatic backdrop of the magnificent
COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,650 PP | SINGLE $2,110 PP
                                                                 Swiss Alps. Then, set sail along the romantic Rhine River
NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $1,850 PP | SINGLE $2,310 PP                  on your way to see Strasbourg’s beautiful architecture;
Motorcoach trip
                                                                 experience a wine tasting in Heidelberg; visit the historic
                                                                 towns of Koblenz and Cologne; and finally, arrive in the
                                                                 quintessentially Dutch city of Amsterdam. Enjoy and relax on
                                                                 the lovely Emerald Waterways Star-Ship with first class service
                                                                 and a variety of international cuisine, onboard entertainment,
                                                                 and more!

AUGUST 13 - 19 | 2022                                            COST: STARTING AT $5,149 PP BASED ON CABIN
Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, and                                    PREFERENCE. CALL FOR PRICING.
the Badlands
EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC                                 OCTOBER 14 - 20 | 2022
DEADWOOD, WALL, AND RAPID CITY, SD                               Northern California
Discover South Dakota’s history and beauty as you embark         EASY 1   2   3   4   5 ENERGETIC
on a journey to “The Mount Rushmore State.” See the              SAN FRANCISCO AND MONTEREY, CA
magnificent sculptures of Mount Rushmore and the Crazy           Your adventure begins in San Francisco, where you’ll tour
Horse Memorial. Tour the Badlands National Park and Custer       this fabulous city and see the Golden Gate Bridge, Nob
State Park. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Black       Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, crooked Lombard Street, and more.
Hills as you ride the Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train.   Set sail on a relaxing cruise in San Francisco Bay. Enjoy wine
Explore local attractions in Deadwood, see fossils at The        tastings in Napa Valley. Climb aboard a steam locomotive
Mammoth Site of Hot Springs excavation site, and learn           for a thrilling ride through a redwood tree forest. Have your
about local Native American culture. A trip to South Dakota      camera ready as you explore the California coastline on
is not complete without a stop at Wall Drug, a unique            the incredible 17-Mile Drive. Visit the charming villages of
shopping emporium.                                               Sausalito, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Monterey. Join us as we
                                                                 explore Northern California!
COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $2,770 PP | SINGLE $3,600 PP
NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $2,970 PP | SINGLE $3,800 PP                  COST: MEMBERS DOUBLE $4,660 PP | SINGLE $5,455 PP
Motorcoach trip                                                  NON-MEMBERS DOUBLE $4,860 PP | SINGLE $5,655 PP
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THE NORTH SHORE’S COMMUNITY BANKS
            1145 Wilmette Ave. | Wilmette, IL 60091
                847-853-1145 | www.nscbank.com

North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company is a branch of Wintrust Bank, N.A. Membership is for those 50 years of age or better with a customer relationship. See a personal banker for more details.

     GENERAL INFORMATION
     ADDRESS FOR NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY DEPARTURE SITE(S):
     The bus cannot wait for late participants. Please arrive at your departure site 15 minutes prior to departure time. Refunds are not available for late or no-show participants.

     Depart Chicago:                                          Depart Norridge:                      Depart Ravenswood:                       Depart Wilmette:
     Wintrust Bank – Old Town                                 Longhorn Steakhouse                   Wintrust Bank – Ravenswood               The Church of Jesus Christ
     100 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60610                     7070 W. Forest Preserve Dr.           2300 W. Lawrence Ave.                    of Latter-day Saints
     *Parking at The Constellation Condominiums               Norridge, IL 60706                    Chicago, IL 60625                        2727 Lake Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091
     1555 N. Dearborn Pkwy. | Chicago

     RESERVATION POLICY FOR DAY & EXTENDED TRIPS:
     Reservations may be made by phone to Ellie Bartlett Terry at 773-883-4144 or by email at ebartlett@wintrust.com. For your reservation to be confirmed,
     payment must be in my office within seven days after reservations are made: Ellie Bartlett Terry, North Shore Community Bank, 576 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka,
     IL 60093. Please make checks payable to Platinum Adventures. Please remember to make your menu selections when you reserve your tour. Member pricing
     is for current Platinum Adventures Club members only.

     RESPONSIBILITY OF NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY:
     Platinum Adventures and North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company are not the source or supplier of the travel services offered, but act solely as
     agent for the actual suppliers of such services. Your participation in any such travel services is conditioned upon your consent to the use of those suppliers
     and your agreement not to hold Platinum Adventures and North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company responsible should any of these suppliers: 1)
     fail to provide the travel services purchased; 2) fail to comply with any applicable law; or 3) engage in any negligent act or omission that causes any sort of
     injury, damage, delay, or inconvenience.
     Your participation is also conditioned upon your agreement to review all of your travel documents, including applicable cancellation and travel insurance
     policies. You may contact Ellie Bartlett Terry at 773-883-4144 with any questions concerning required travel documents and applicable cancellation and
     travel insurance policies. Group travel fares typically involve restrictions and changing any aspect of your travel arrangements may result in the payment of
     additional money. Cancellation or failure to attend any part of your Platinum Adventures travel, tour, or event may result in financial penalties up to and
     including the loss of all monies paid. A travel insurance policy may provide a remedy if you canceled for a covered reason.
     North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company is acting in the capacity of extending this invitation to travel to the Platinum Adventures members and
     their guests. North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company reserves the right to refuse acceptance to anyone it judges incapable of meeting the rigors
     and requirements of participating in any activity or trip at any time.
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