February 2019 SIR 34 Newsletter
February was named after the Latin word Februarius, which referred to the word februum, an old purification ritual held in February. February was one of the last two months to be added to the Roman calendar, since the Romans first considered winter a month less period.
February is always a bad month for TV sports. Football is gone, basketball is plodding along in the annual midseason doldrums, and baseball is not even mentioned.
Hunter S. Thompson
February is always a bad month for TV sports. Football is gone, basketball is plodding along in the annual midseason doldrums, and baseball is not even mentioned.
Hunter S. Thompson
Big SIR
Jim Benham
It is February and the month of Valentine’s Day where we all buy candy for our wives or special friends just so we can eat it.
So far we have had a good rainy season and spring is around the corner. I saw a daffodil starting to break through this morning.
Getting new members is vital to the health of our Branch, so please talk to your friends, neighbors, acquaintances and anyone else you can think of about attending one of our luncheons and learn about SIRs and our many activities. Guests lunches are always free. Some retirees tend to become isolated and lonely and SIRs is a great way to meet new people and get involved.
Big SIR Special Meeting
I would like to meet with all of the new SIRs who joined SIRs in 2018 and in January of this year for a short 5 minute meeting immediately following this month’s luncheon, I promise 5 minutes max.
Jim Benham
Little SIR
Bill Staack
Our speaker this month will talk about the Honor Flight program in the Bay Area. Any veteran may have a free trip to Washington DC as a small token to honor their service to our country. It shold be a very interesting presentation..
Jim Benham
It is February and the month of Valentine’s Day where we all buy candy for our wives or special friends just so we can eat it.
So far we have had a good rainy season and spring is around the corner. I saw a daffodil starting to break through this morning.
Getting new members is vital to the health of our Branch, so please talk to your friends, neighbors, acquaintances and anyone else you can think of about attending one of our luncheons and learn about SIRs and our many activities. Guests lunches are always free. Some retirees tend to become isolated and lonely and SIRs is a great way to meet new people and get involved.
Big SIR Special Meeting
I would like to meet with all of the new SIRs who joined SIRs in 2018 and in January of this year for a short 5 minute meeting immediately following this month’s luncheon, I promise 5 minutes max.
Jim Benham
Little SIR
Bill Staack
Our speaker this month will talk about the Honor Flight program in the Bay Area. Any veteran may have a free trip to Washington DC as a small token to honor their service to our country. It shold be a very interesting presentation..
Treasurer's Report
Tom Reif
Annual Dues Collection Time
Almost everyone that attended our January meeting paid their
dues (THANK YOU!) We still have more to go, so at our next
meeting on February 7th, we will continue collecting the annual
$20.00 member dues. Checks made out to SIR Branch 34
are preferred and will improve your chances of being credited
properly, but cash is also acceptable. It will be helpful to some of
us old guys (like me) if you show us your badge when paying with
cash.
You can also mail your check to: Tom Reif, 2259 Kamp Ct,
Pleasanton 94588
Please note
If you come in late for a meeting and there is no one at the table to
buy a lunch ticket, please check the sign at the table to see where a treasurer
(Jack Ogden or Tom Reif) is sitting and buy your ticket. Thanks for your help.
Tom Reif
Annual Dues Collection Time
Almost everyone that attended our January meeting paid their
dues (THANK YOU!) We still have more to go, so at our next
meeting on February 7th, we will continue collecting the annual
$20.00 member dues. Checks made out to SIR Branch 34
are preferred and will improve your chances of being credited
properly, but cash is also acceptable. It will be helpful to some of
us old guys (like me) if you show us your badge when paying with
cash.
You can also mail your check to: Tom Reif, 2259 Kamp Ct,
Pleasanton 94588
Please note
If you come in late for a meeting and there is no one at the table to
buy a lunch ticket, please check the sign at the table to see where a treasurer
(Jack Ogden or Tom Reif) is sitting and buy your ticket. Thanks for your help.
Lunch
Ron Jensen
This Thursday (Feb 7) is the first Thurs of the month. SIR luncheon is happening!!
Hope to see you there.
Please note, there is NO need to inform the attendance chair whether you will be absent from this meeting or any other meeting. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, you will marked as absent from that luncheon by the fact that you did not use your badge that month.
Ron Jensen
Attendance Chair
Branch 34 SIR
925 784-4404
Ron Jensen
This Thursday (Feb 7) is the first Thurs of the month. SIR luncheon is happening!!
Hope to see you there.
Please note, there is NO need to inform the attendance chair whether you will be absent from this meeting or any other meeting. If you have a conflict and cannot attend, you will marked as absent from that luncheon by the fact that you did not use your badge that month.
Ron Jensen
Attendance Chair
Branch 34 SIR
925 784-4404
Membership
Don Bartel Chairman
New Members
Ed McGovern
9206 Longview Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588
ewmcgov@hotmail.com
Dick Parr
1879 Halcyon Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94566
dparrsix@sbcglobal.net
Member Changes
Roy Nelson Passed away.
Darryl Albertson resigned.
Don Bartel Chairman
New Members
Ed McGovern
9206 Longview Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588
ewmcgov@hotmail.com
Dick Parr
1879 Halcyon Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94566
dparrsix@sbcglobal.net
Member Changes
Roy Nelson Passed away.
Darryl Albertson resigned.
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February
Rusty Bower Tom Deroza Joe Goodrich Dave Granum Jim Griffen Ken Hartman Russ Kennedy Robin Little Ken McDonald Mike Misheloff Jim Mulsow |
Birthdays
Frank Narciso Tony Pimintel Gene Pons John Sanches Don Spilman Thomas Stack Larry Strohmeyer Hal Swanson Ray Weaver Kelly Wiest |
GOLF
Click here for the 2019 Golf Schedule
I attended an area golf meeting late last month and they again have some nice events planned. This website gives an overview and early information. It will be updated as things are finalized.
I hope to have more Branch 34 participants in these events especially the team tournament. They also have extensive and generous payouts. More to follow in coming months
Jim Kenna (925) 989-9062
State Golf Information
SIR has some great golf opportunities!
Most Branches have a golf activity (NCGA Associate Golf Club) and play once a week at various local courses. Many Branches offer both 9-hole and 18-hole groups and play various formats (Low Net, Best Ball, Scramble, etc.).Additionally SIR offers away tournaments for all SIR NCGA Branch members. Each year we schedule several two or three day tournaments in various locations (e.g. Las Vegas, Reno, Solvang, San Diego, etc.).We also hold a State Scramble Team Championship in August and a State Individual Championship in October. Area and Division qualifying tournaments are held at various locations to determine participation in these two State Championships.
Check the State Golf Schedule. Come join us! All tournaments are handicapped and flighted. It’s fun for golfers of all abilities.
Click here for the 2019 Golf Schedule
I attended an area golf meeting late last month and they again have some nice events planned. This website gives an overview and early information. It will be updated as things are finalized.
I hope to have more Branch 34 participants in these events especially the team tournament. They also have extensive and generous payouts. More to follow in coming months
Jim Kenna (925) 989-9062
State Golf Information
SIR has some great golf opportunities!
Most Branches have a golf activity (NCGA Associate Golf Club) and play once a week at various local courses. Many Branches offer both 9-hole and 18-hole groups and play various formats (Low Net, Best Ball, Scramble, etc.).Additionally SIR offers away tournaments for all SIR NCGA Branch members. Each year we schedule several two or three day tournaments in various locations (e.g. Las Vegas, Reno, Solvang, San Diego, etc.).We also hold a State Scramble Team Championship in August and a State Individual Championship in October. Area and Division qualifying tournaments are held at various locations to determine participation in these two State Championships.
Check the State Golf Schedule. Come join us! All tournaments are handicapped and flighted. It’s fun for golfers of all abilities.
GOLF PLEASANTON FAIRWAYS
STEVE THOMAS
Please join me for nine great holes at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on Monday and Thursday, 8:00
AM tee off. Show up at least 15 minutes earlier for pairing.
STEVE THOMAS
Please join me for nine great holes at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on Monday and Thursday, 8:00
AM tee off. Show up at least 15 minutes earlier for pairing.
Wine Tasting
Larry Lindsey
925-593-5487
larrylindsey@hotmail.com
Wine Tasters Club
The February wine tasting will be our 2nd annual Valentines wine tasting party. It will be Friday February 8th. Randy & Barb Reber and Joe & Irma Hernandez are again hosting this fun affair. They will provide cupcakes and chocolate strawberries for dessert and there will be music and dancing. The event will be at the Highland Oaks Club House and will start at 6:30. Bring any wine you like and what ever you want to share with the group for our appetizers. Please plan to attend, this is a fun evening.
Highland Oaks Clubhouse
4530 Sandelwood Dr
Pleasanton
Larry Lindsey
larrylindsey@hotmail.com
Larry Lindsey
925-593-5487
larrylindsey@hotmail.com
Wine Tasters Club
The February wine tasting will be our 2nd annual Valentines wine tasting party. It will be Friday February 8th. Randy & Barb Reber and Joe & Irma Hernandez are again hosting this fun affair. They will provide cupcakes and chocolate strawberries for dessert and there will be music and dancing. The event will be at the Highland Oaks Club House and will start at 6:30. Bring any wine you like and what ever you want to share with the group for our appetizers. Please plan to attend, this is a fun evening.
Highland Oaks Clubhouse
4530 Sandelwood Dr
Pleasanton
Larry Lindsey
larrylindsey@hotmail.com
BRIDGE
CHUCK BROWN
In January, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin.Road, Dublin.
We had 3 tables and the winners were: Bill van Gelder, Bruce Kubik and Dick Fields.
Our next meeting will be February 12th, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email don dwrwghb@comcast.net.
Chaplin
Larry Brumm Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else know.
CHUCK BROWN
In January, we met at John Knox Presbyterian Church 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin.Road, Dublin.
We had 3 tables and the winners were: Bill van Gelder, Bruce Kubik and Dick Fields.
Our next meeting will be February 12th, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Camera Club
Don Roberts
Any questions about Camera Club get in touch with Don Roberts at 846-5145 or email don dwrwghb@comcast.net.
Chaplin
Larry Brumm Please call Larry if you hear of any SIR sick, hospitalized, or injured so he can let everyone else know.
History Club
Stephen Jackson
For those of you who are history buffs this club might be of interest to you. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10am (next one Wednesday February 13), at the Corner Bakery Café near intersection of Bernal and Valley near I-680. We have a list of topics we want to explore and are currently working on Civil War stories. Please join us if you are interested and bring a fact or two with you to share.
Stephen Jackson stivescoop@comcast.net
Stephen Jackson
For those of you who are history buffs this club might be of interest to you. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 10am (next one Wednesday February 13), at the Corner Bakery Café near intersection of Bernal and Valley near I-680. We have a list of topics we want to explore and are currently working on Civil War stories. Please join us if you are interested and bring a fact or two with you to share.
Stephen Jackson stivescoop@comcast.net
Beer and Bocce
Our next beer outing will be at Shadow Puppet on Wednesday, February 20th, hope to see you there.
The much needed rain is putting a damper on our Bocce playing these days. Steve will provide routine updates when and where we'll play Bocce this month.
Our next beer outing will be at Shadow Puppet on Wednesday, February 20th, hope to see you there.
The much needed rain is putting a damper on our Bocce playing these days. Steve will provide routine updates when and where we'll play Bocce this month.
Poker
Jim Benham
After taking two months off, we had a great poker game last Tuesday evening . Please join us if you want to play; I guarantee a nice friendly group with lots of laughs. We meet the last Tuesday of the month from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Please see Jim Benham or e-mail him at jdbenham@aol.com, if interested.
Jim Benham
After taking two months off, we had a great poker game last Tuesday evening . Please join us if you want to play; I guarantee a nice friendly group with lots of laughs. We meet the last Tuesday of the month from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Please see Jim Benham or e-mail him at jdbenham@aol.com, if interested.
Dance Club
Carl Churilo
The dancing still goes on and there are plenty of places to go out and become a hero to your spouse. As you all know, women love to dance, so why not take them to one of the places mention below and have a great time together.
The following are places to go Dancing which my opinion are very good and reasonably prices:
Carl Churilo
The dancing still goes on and there are plenty of places to go out and become a hero to your spouse. As you all know, women love to dance, so why not take them to one of the places mention below and have a great time together.
The following are places to go Dancing which my opinion are very good and reasonably prices:
- Rossmoor Senior Community: last Sunday of the month, great dance floor, DJ music, and a is only $5 per person.
- Merry Mixers at the Elks Club in Walnut Creek: twice a month – 1st and 3th Friday of each month, live band, smaller dance floor but fun.
- Castle Rock Restaurant, Livermore: every Sunday and Tuesday night. Live band.
- Two Left Feet, Danville, every Sunday afternoon, DJ music, and nice dance floor.
The once a month Breakfast Group
Jim Benham
We had a another nice turnout at Vic’s this past Wednesday. Lots of interesting conversation and great camaraderie. Please join us, the next breakfast is Wednesday, February 27 at Vic’s All Star Cafe on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. You will not be disappointed.
Jim Benham
We had a another nice turnout at Vic’s this past Wednesday. Lots of interesting conversation and great camaraderie. Please join us, the next breakfast is Wednesday, February 27 at Vic’s All Star Cafe on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. You will not be disappointed.
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Wood Carvers
John Peterson The Wood Carvers meet every Tuesday from 9 to 4 and at 6-8 pm every Thursday at the Wood Shop in the Senior Center. They take a lunch break on Tuesday at the Sage Cafe in the Senior Center. |
SIR 34 TRAVEL Opportunities in 2019 and beyond (subject to change)
Bill Britton, SIR Travel Chair, bill.britton@comcast.net, 925 443 9913
Werner Schlapfer, SIR Assistant Travel Chair, werner@schlapfer.com, 925 443 8291
SIR Travel Opportunities February 2019
Feb 15-Mar 2, 2019: Cruise from San Francisco to Ft Lauderdale. 15 day cruise
aboard the Coral Princess with port stops at Cabo San Lucas, San Juan Del Sur,
Puntarenas, Fuerte Amador, cruising through the Panama Canal, Cartagena, and Ft
Lauderdale. Cost ranges from $3390 to $4190 depending on stateroom and includes,
home pickup, shipboard meals and entertainment, R/T airfare, luggage handling,
transfers, all drivers and porters, gratuities, all applicable taxes. For additional
information please contact Archie Belogolovsky 408 767-2838. arkadybel@gmail.com
March 11 – 15, 2019: Spring Training – Scottsdale, AZ.
Travel by Air & Bus – Enjoy Baseball games, shows and local attractions. Also includes
4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 4 Dinners plus Lodging. Cost $1648 per person DO –
Single Supplement additional $500. For additional information contact Bill Stiers #143
Bill Stires #143 209 544-2684 or wsmkp101130@sbcglobal.net
April 6-21, 2019: Princess Hawaii Cruise R/T San Francisco: Ports of Call: Hilo,
Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Ensenada.. Pricing, Inside $2290, Outside $2865, Balcony
$3365 and Mini-Suite $3935 Double Occupancy. Single Occupancy range from $399 to
$7395. Veterans, Bring your DD214 to the travel agent for an additional $250 shipboard
credit. For Additional information contact Brian Serpa 408 227-7658
bserpa@sbcglobal.net or Alan Patmore # 125 408 867-4197 alan_patmore@earthlink
or Talbot Tours 800 662-9933
April 24-28, 2019: San Antonio Spring Fiesta: 5 day tour includes, Fiesta Flambeau
Parade, City Tour, Tower of Americas, River Walk, Alamo,
also Home Pick up, R/T Airfare, Professional Tour Manager, Deluxe Motor coach w/
restroom, 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation at Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk, 8 meals: All 4
breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners – Plus all taxes and Gratuities, Baggage Handling for
1 suitcase per person (except airline Baggage fees) Contact for additional information,
Roy Newman #45 530 755-3713 roy.newmand@comcast.net or Talbot Tours 800 662-
9933
May 2-13, 2019: Crystal Mediterranean Cruise with 3 Night Land Package.13
Ports of Call in Italy and Greece: Price $5350, Includes Air and Ship and 16
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners. For additional information and brochure contact
Milt Smith Br#146 925 280-0328 miltsmith549@gmail.com or Alamo Travel 848
874-7800
May 8-12, 2019 Golden Spike 150th Anniversary. Destination Salt Lake
CityIncludes, Super Shuttle, Air & Motor coach. 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2
Dinners. Price $2065 DO - $2445 SO. For additional information and brochure
contact John Pletsch Br#32 408 274-2992 jeplet@sbcglobal.net or Talbot Tours
800 662-9933
May 10-16, 2019 Music Cities Tour May 10 to 16, 20193 nights in
Nashville and 3 nights in Memphis. Breakfast Daily 1 lunch 2 dinners including a
welcome dinner in Nashville and farewell dinner in Memphis. 6 nights 1st class hotel
accommodations,, deluxe motor coach with wifi. Roundtrip airport transfers, airfare to
Nashville, returning from Memphis City tour in Memphis and Nashville, visit Graceland,
Oak Alley Plantation, Frogmore Plantation Rock "n" Soul Museum, Country Music Hall
of Fame, Sun Studios where Elvis started his career .Costs $2975 per person,
LarryYarberry 925 890-9245 l.yarberry42@comcast.net
May 19-26, 2019 America’s Music Cities (Br 38)Escort, Bill Rodman (408)
274-4521. Co-escort Alan Patmore (408) 867-4197. Eight day escorted tour
featuring New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville (3 nights in New Orleans, 2 nights
in Memphis & 2 nights in Nashville).Highlights…Walking tour of French Quarter
or Coach tour of New Orleans, Swamp tour, Mardi Gras World, Jazz Revue,
Graceland, West Delta Heritage Center, Grand OleOpry Show, Ryman
Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Historic RCA Studio B, Whiskey
Distillery. You will be picked up at The Villages or
Capitol Light Rail Station in San Jose. Also covered in the $3643 pp dbl
occupancy are air, taxes &fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, all driver & tour guide
gratuities & RT air fare from SFO & transportation to/from the airport. First
deposit of $775 pp (which includes cancellation & waiver insurance of $275 pp) is
due upon reservation. Make checks payable to COLLETTE or use the Credit Card
Authorization Form (included in the brochure)& mail, along with your application,
to Bill Rodman, 2025Folle Blanche Dr, San Jose, CA 95135. NOTE: Book now
and save $100 per person
May 21 – June 1, 2019 Princess Alaska Cruise Tour: 7 day Land – 8 day
cruise.Land: Fairbanks Denali National Park Mt. McKinley Lodge. Cruise: Hubbard
Glacier Scenic Cruising- Glacier Bay Cruising, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and
Vancouver.Includes Home Pick-up R/T Air, Bottle of Wine, All driver and porter
Gratuities and Luggage Handling for one suitcase. Price range from double occ $2835
to single $6260. For additional information contact Roy Newman #45 530 755-3713 or
roy.newman@comcast.net
May 24 – June17, 2019: Machu Picchu and Galapagos, add on to Peru Amazon
Jungle. Price Hotel and Ship $7022 Plus Amazon Hotel $$1195. Includes Air, Auto &
Ship – 11 Breakfast, Lunches and 10 Dinners. For additional information and brochure,
contact Milt Smith Br#146 925 280-0328 miltsmith549@gmail.com
June 3-18, 2019 Great Rivers of Europe: 18 day Grand Circle Cruise – Vienna to
Amsterdam Transverse the Rhine-Mine-Danube Canal. Price range, $5875 to $7275.
Includes R/T Air.15 breakfasts, lunches and dinners and most tours. R/T SFO. Options:
3 night pre trip to Vienna and 3 night post trip to Bruges, Belgium. For additional
information contact Jim Hohenshelt #62 408 394-7226 or jim_hohenshelt@yahoo.com
June 25-29, 2019: Ashland, Oregon & The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
5 Day Tour, including 2 Shakespeare Plays, 1 Cabaret Show (Mamma Mia) – Rogue
River, Harry & David’s plus Hairspray in Jacksonville .Includes Deluxe Motorcoach R/T,
10 hosted Meals, Gratuities & Tips. Price $1498DO - $1908 SO. For additional
information and brochure contact Arkady Belogolovsky 408 253-3956
arkadybel@gmail.com or Travel Adventures Unlimited 800 788-0193
July 25 – Aug 3, 2019: Alpine Swiss Villages: Unpack twice, an In-Depth Look at the
World Famous Bernese Oberland, Plus Swiss Confederation (National) Day
Celebration!!! 7 Nights in the quaint alpine village of Wengen (1000 people at 4,800
feet, surrounded by 14,.000 foot mountains like the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.And 1
Night in Zurich. Includes R/T Air and Airport Transfer, 15 Meals, Taxes and Gratuities.
Price DO $5375 – Single $5995 For further Information contact Roy Newman 530 755-
3713 roy.newman@comcast.net
August 8-16, 2019: U.S. and Canadian National Parks. Explore 7 US and Canadian
National Parks visiting Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, Montana and Idaho.
Motor coach tour includes home pick up transfer, TR air to Spokane, Professional tour
mjr. 8 night’s hotel accommodations 14 meals, luggage handling, all taxes, gratuities,
driver and step on guide tips. Price $3343 DO - $4260 SO. Deposit $250 w/o insurance
or $444/526 with insurance payable to Talbot Tours Trust Acct. Mail deposit to John
Pletsch, 2697 Suisun Ave, San Jose, CA 95121, Final payment due May 14, 2019.For
additional information, contact John Pletsch Br#32 408 274-2992 jeplet@sbcglobal.net
or Mike Console 408 256-1080 or Talbot Tours 800 662-9933
Aug 23-Seprt 3, 2019: Crystal Alaska Cruise and Land Tour: Ports of call Seward,
Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Tracy Arms and Vancouver. Land
Anchorage, Denali Park and Talkeetna. Includes Air, Train and Cruise Price range from
$5350 to $6500 DO. Crystal Cruises Includes: All beverages throughout the ship , pre -
paid gratuities and free wifi . For additional information and brochure contact Bill Spires
Br#143 209 544-2684 wsmp101130@sbcglobal.net or Alamo World Travel 848 874-
7800
Aug 23 – Sept 9, 2019 Princess Cruise Iceland and Norway on the Pacific
PrincesR/T London (Dover) Includes Home Pickup, R/T Air, 1 Pre-night London, 14 day
cruise, Luggage Handling for One suitcase, All transfer between the Airport, Ship and
Pier. Plus All Driver and porter Gratuities and Pre-Trip Orientation. Prices DO Inside
$6032 to Balcony $7212-Single Inside $10362 to Balcony $12732 For further
information contact Archie Belogolovsky 408 253-3956 arkadybel@gmail.com or Joe
Salamida 408 767-2838 ascreenman756@gmail.com #54
Sept 3-13, 2019 Princess Cruise Alaska – Grand Princess: R/T San Francisco, Ports
of Call; Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka and Victoria, Price Range $2155 Interior to
$3440 mini-Suite per person. For additional information contact Werner Schlapfer #101
925 443-8291
September 7-22 2019: - TASTE OF BORDEAUX: AMA Waterways Cruise on
Almadolce,4 Night Pre-Cruise-Spain – 3 Night Post Cruise Loire Valley/Paris. Price
range from $7995 Fixed Window to Suite with French Balcony $9930. All transfers and
Airfare included. Contact Jim Stoner 408 238-8458 or Larry Martinson 408 528-0746
Sept 3-10, 2019. 7 day Crystal Alaskan Cruise; Round trip cruise from Vancouver, BC,
Canada aboard The CRYSTAL SYMPHONY. Ports of callinclude Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan,
cruising inside passage, Queen Charlotte Sound, Glacier Bay and Vancouver. Cruise includes;
All beverages including, fine wines, champagne, beer and premium spirits. Includes all meals
and activities, city tours. Cost $3550 to $4750 per person including roundtrip air to Vancouver.
Larry Yarberry 925
890-9245 l.yarberry42@comcast.net
Sept 5-18, 2019 Tuscany & Rome Italy: Visit Montecatini, Florence, Lucca, Pisa,
Siena, San Gimigano and Rome. Attend 2 cooking classes, cheese farm and Roma
sites. Includes 12 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners Plus R/T Air, Motorcoach and
Boat. Price $6218 DO-$7318 SO - $6158 Triple O. For additional information, contact
Bill Britton 925 443-9913 bill.britton@comcast.net Trip provided by Collette
Sept 20-28/2019 Captivating Cascadia – A Custom Nine Day Cruise/Tour
Air Fare from San Francisco to Seattle, ,one night Edgewater Hotel- Seattle – two nights
at Friday Harbor Suites – San Juan Island – one night at the La Connor County Inn -
one night at the Hampton Inn – Vancouver & Three Night Princess Cruise from
Vancouver to San Francisco. Price also includes Seven Breakfasts, Lunches and 3
Dinner on the tour. Transfer from Petaluma to SF Airport and return from Pier to
Petaluma, Driver& Guide Gratuities (for land portion only) Cost from $2640. For
additional information & brochure, contact Chuck Wolf Br#58 707 477-3505
chuck@charlesjwolf.com
Oct 11-18, 2019 Niagara Falls and the Grand Hotel: The Grand Hotel on Mackinac
Island and the Magical Niagara Falls. Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, city tour
by horse drawn carriage around Mackinac Island and Maid of the Mist Cruise.(Passport
Required) Includes: R/T Air 7 nights’ accommodations, Deluxe Motor coach and Driver,
13 Meals and Baggage Handling (except airline baggage fees) Price $3335 Dlb Occ
$3995 Single, For Additional information contact Roy Newman #45 530 755-3713 or
roy.newman@concast.net
Oct 13 – 20, 2019 Princess Cruise Pacific Northwest: 7 Day - R/T San Francisco,
ports of call, Astoria, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria, BC Price range from $1697
interior to $2527 Mini-Suite per person DO. For additional information please contact Bill
Rodman Br #38 408 274-4521 brodman@sbcglobal.net
Oct 18-25, 2019 Niagara Falls & Grand Hotel: Includes home pick up, round trip
airfare to Detroit, 7 nights accommodations, deluxe motorcoach,13 meals, admission
fees as noted, baggage handling. From scenic drives, museums, the Grand Hotel on
Mackinac Island, horse drawn carriage rides, and magical Niagara Falls. Highlights
include greenfield village, Henry Ford Museum, Mackinac Island, Mighty Mac
suspension bridge, city tour by horse drawn carriage around Mackinac Island, Floral
Clock, whirlpool Rapids, Table Rock, Maid of the Mist Cruise. Cost $3335 per person
includes roundtrip airfare. Larry Yarberry 925 890-9245 l.yarberry42@comcast.net
Oct 20 to 27, 2019 Princess Cruise Pacific Northwest 7 Day-R/T San Francisco
Ports of call, Astoria, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria, Prince range from $1299 Interior
to $ $2169 Mini Suite. Includes R/T transfers to/from Pier-Gratuities-Ship board Credit
and Photo. Sign up before February 28th and received $150 Shipboard Credit per
person (Balcony and above) $100 Shipboard Credit per person for (Interior)
.Additional information contact Tom Molinari 707 762-1880 or stmolinari@sbcglobal.net
or Tina Powell Sonoma Travel toll free 888 900-7772
Nov 4-23, 2019 Inside Vietnam: Grand Circle Cruise, .18 day Overseas Adventure
Travel Tour of Vietnam. Small group (Max 16 for tour) Visit Hanoi, Danang Bay and
Saigon. Travel by Air, Bus and Boat. Included 18 breakfast, 13 lunches and 10 dinners.
Price $3775 Options: 3-night stopover in Hong Kong ,6 night pre-trip to The Tribes of
Northern Vietnam and 6 night post trip tour of Cambodia and Angkor Wat. Additional
information contact Jim Hohenshelt #62 408 394-7226 or jim_hohenshelt@yahoo.com
Werner Schlapfer, SIR Assistant Travel Chair, werner@schlapfer.com, 925 443 8291
SIR Travel Opportunities February 2019
Feb 15-Mar 2, 2019: Cruise from San Francisco to Ft Lauderdale. 15 day cruise
aboard the Coral Princess with port stops at Cabo San Lucas, San Juan Del Sur,
Puntarenas, Fuerte Amador, cruising through the Panama Canal, Cartagena, and Ft
Lauderdale. Cost ranges from $3390 to $4190 depending on stateroom and includes,
home pickup, shipboard meals and entertainment, R/T airfare, luggage handling,
transfers, all drivers and porters, gratuities, all applicable taxes. For additional
information please contact Archie Belogolovsky 408 767-2838. arkadybel@gmail.com
March 11 – 15, 2019: Spring Training – Scottsdale, AZ.
Travel by Air & Bus – Enjoy Baseball games, shows and local attractions. Also includes
4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 4 Dinners plus Lodging. Cost $1648 per person DO –
Single Supplement additional $500. For additional information contact Bill Stiers #143
Bill Stires #143 209 544-2684 or wsmkp101130@sbcglobal.net
April 6-21, 2019: Princess Hawaii Cruise R/T San Francisco: Ports of Call: Hilo,
Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Ensenada.. Pricing, Inside $2290, Outside $2865, Balcony
$3365 and Mini-Suite $3935 Double Occupancy. Single Occupancy range from $399 to
$7395. Veterans, Bring your DD214 to the travel agent for an additional $250 shipboard
credit. For Additional information contact Brian Serpa 408 227-7658
bserpa@sbcglobal.net or Alan Patmore # 125 408 867-4197 alan_patmore@earthlink
or Talbot Tours 800 662-9933
April 24-28, 2019: San Antonio Spring Fiesta: 5 day tour includes, Fiesta Flambeau
Parade, City Tour, Tower of Americas, River Walk, Alamo,
also Home Pick up, R/T Airfare, Professional Tour Manager, Deluxe Motor coach w/
restroom, 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation at Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk, 8 meals: All 4
breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners – Plus all taxes and Gratuities, Baggage Handling for
1 suitcase per person (except airline Baggage fees) Contact for additional information,
Roy Newman #45 530 755-3713 roy.newmand@comcast.net or Talbot Tours 800 662-
9933
May 2-13, 2019: Crystal Mediterranean Cruise with 3 Night Land Package.13
Ports of Call in Italy and Greece: Price $5350, Includes Air and Ship and 16
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners. For additional information and brochure contact
Milt Smith Br#146 925 280-0328 miltsmith549@gmail.com or Alamo Travel 848
874-7800
May 8-12, 2019 Golden Spike 150th Anniversary. Destination Salt Lake
CityIncludes, Super Shuttle, Air & Motor coach. 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2
Dinners. Price $2065 DO - $2445 SO. For additional information and brochure
contact John Pletsch Br#32 408 274-2992 jeplet@sbcglobal.net or Talbot Tours
800 662-9933
May 10-16, 2019 Music Cities Tour May 10 to 16, 20193 nights in
Nashville and 3 nights in Memphis. Breakfast Daily 1 lunch 2 dinners including a
welcome dinner in Nashville and farewell dinner in Memphis. 6 nights 1st class hotel
accommodations,, deluxe motor coach with wifi. Roundtrip airport transfers, airfare to
Nashville, returning from Memphis City tour in Memphis and Nashville, visit Graceland,
Oak Alley Plantation, Frogmore Plantation Rock "n" Soul Museum, Country Music Hall
of Fame, Sun Studios where Elvis started his career .Costs $2975 per person,
LarryYarberry 925 890-9245 l.yarberry42@comcast.net
May 19-26, 2019 America’s Music Cities (Br 38)Escort, Bill Rodman (408)
274-4521. Co-escort Alan Patmore (408) 867-4197. Eight day escorted tour
featuring New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville (3 nights in New Orleans, 2 nights
in Memphis & 2 nights in Nashville).Highlights…Walking tour of French Quarter
or Coach tour of New Orleans, Swamp tour, Mardi Gras World, Jazz Revue,
Graceland, West Delta Heritage Center, Grand OleOpry Show, Ryman
Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Historic RCA Studio B, Whiskey
Distillery. You will be picked up at The Villages or
Capitol Light Rail Station in San Jose. Also covered in the $3643 pp dbl
occupancy are air, taxes &fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, all driver & tour guide
gratuities & RT air fare from SFO & transportation to/from the airport. First
deposit of $775 pp (which includes cancellation & waiver insurance of $275 pp) is
due upon reservation. Make checks payable to COLLETTE or use the Credit Card
Authorization Form (included in the brochure)& mail, along with your application,
to Bill Rodman, 2025Folle Blanche Dr, San Jose, CA 95135. NOTE: Book now
and save $100 per person
May 21 – June 1, 2019 Princess Alaska Cruise Tour: 7 day Land – 8 day
cruise.Land: Fairbanks Denali National Park Mt. McKinley Lodge. Cruise: Hubbard
Glacier Scenic Cruising- Glacier Bay Cruising, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and
Vancouver.Includes Home Pick-up R/T Air, Bottle of Wine, All driver and porter
Gratuities and Luggage Handling for one suitcase. Price range from double occ $2835
to single $6260. For additional information contact Roy Newman #45 530 755-3713 or
roy.newman@comcast.net
May 24 – June17, 2019: Machu Picchu and Galapagos, add on to Peru Amazon
Jungle. Price Hotel and Ship $7022 Plus Amazon Hotel $$1195. Includes Air, Auto &
Ship – 11 Breakfast, Lunches and 10 Dinners. For additional information and brochure,
contact Milt Smith Br#146 925 280-0328 miltsmith549@gmail.com
June 3-18, 2019 Great Rivers of Europe: 18 day Grand Circle Cruise – Vienna to
Amsterdam Transverse the Rhine-Mine-Danube Canal. Price range, $5875 to $7275.
Includes R/T Air.15 breakfasts, lunches and dinners and most tours. R/T SFO. Options:
3 night pre trip to Vienna and 3 night post trip to Bruges, Belgium. For additional
information contact Jim Hohenshelt #62 408 394-7226 or jim_hohenshelt@yahoo.com
June 25-29, 2019: Ashland, Oregon & The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
5 Day Tour, including 2 Shakespeare Plays, 1 Cabaret Show (Mamma Mia) – Rogue
River, Harry & David’s plus Hairspray in Jacksonville .Includes Deluxe Motorcoach R/T,
10 hosted Meals, Gratuities & Tips. Price $1498DO - $1908 SO. For additional
information and brochure contact Arkady Belogolovsky 408 253-3956
arkadybel@gmail.com or Travel Adventures Unlimited 800 788-0193
July 25 – Aug 3, 2019: Alpine Swiss Villages: Unpack twice, an In-Depth Look at the
World Famous Bernese Oberland, Plus Swiss Confederation (National) Day
Celebration!!! 7 Nights in the quaint alpine village of Wengen (1000 people at 4,800
feet, surrounded by 14,.000 foot mountains like the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.And 1
Night in Zurich. Includes R/T Air and Airport Transfer, 15 Meals, Taxes and Gratuities.
Price DO $5375 – Single $5995 For further Information contact Roy Newman 530 755-
3713 roy.newman@comcast.net
August 8-16, 2019: U.S. and Canadian National Parks. Explore 7 US and Canadian
National Parks visiting Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, Montana and Idaho.
Motor coach tour includes home pick up transfer, TR air to Spokane, Professional tour
mjr. 8 night’s hotel accommodations 14 meals, luggage handling, all taxes, gratuities,
driver and step on guide tips. Price $3343 DO - $4260 SO. Deposit $250 w/o insurance
or $444/526 with insurance payable to Talbot Tours Trust Acct. Mail deposit to John
Pletsch, 2697 Suisun Ave, San Jose, CA 95121, Final payment due May 14, 2019.For
additional information, contact John Pletsch Br#32 408 274-2992 jeplet@sbcglobal.net
or Mike Console 408 256-1080 or Talbot Tours 800 662-9933
Aug 23-Seprt 3, 2019: Crystal Alaska Cruise and Land Tour: Ports of call Seward,
Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Tracy Arms and Vancouver. Land
Anchorage, Denali Park and Talkeetna. Includes Air, Train and Cruise Price range from
$5350 to $6500 DO. Crystal Cruises Includes: All beverages throughout the ship , pre -
paid gratuities and free wifi . For additional information and brochure contact Bill Spires
Br#143 209 544-2684 wsmp101130@sbcglobal.net or Alamo World Travel 848 874-
7800
Aug 23 – Sept 9, 2019 Princess Cruise Iceland and Norway on the Pacific
PrincesR/T London (Dover) Includes Home Pickup, R/T Air, 1 Pre-night London, 14 day
cruise, Luggage Handling for One suitcase, All transfer between the Airport, Ship and
Pier. Plus All Driver and porter Gratuities and Pre-Trip Orientation. Prices DO Inside
$6032 to Balcony $7212-Single Inside $10362 to Balcony $12732 For further
information contact Archie Belogolovsky 408 253-3956 arkadybel@gmail.com or Joe
Salamida 408 767-2838 ascreenman756@gmail.com #54
Sept 3-13, 2019 Princess Cruise Alaska – Grand Princess: R/T San Francisco, Ports
of Call; Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka and Victoria, Price Range $2155 Interior to
$3440 mini-Suite per person. For additional information contact Werner Schlapfer #101
925 443-8291
September 7-22 2019: - TASTE OF BORDEAUX: AMA Waterways Cruise on
Almadolce,4 Night Pre-Cruise-Spain – 3 Night Post Cruise Loire Valley/Paris. Price
range from $7995 Fixed Window to Suite with French Balcony $9930. All transfers and
Airfare included. Contact Jim Stoner 408 238-8458 or Larry Martinson 408 528-0746
Sept 3-10, 2019. 7 day Crystal Alaskan Cruise; Round trip cruise from Vancouver, BC,
Canada aboard The CRYSTAL SYMPHONY. Ports of callinclude Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan,
cruising inside passage, Queen Charlotte Sound, Glacier Bay and Vancouver. Cruise includes;
All beverages including, fine wines, champagne, beer and premium spirits. Includes all meals
and activities, city tours. Cost $3550 to $4750 per person including roundtrip air to Vancouver.
Larry Yarberry 925
890-9245 l.yarberry42@comcast.net
Sept 5-18, 2019 Tuscany & Rome Italy: Visit Montecatini, Florence, Lucca, Pisa,
Siena, San Gimigano and Rome. Attend 2 cooking classes, cheese farm and Roma
sites. Includes 12 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 5 Dinners Plus R/T Air, Motorcoach and
Boat. Price $6218 DO-$7318 SO - $6158 Triple O. For additional information, contact
Bill Britton 925 443-9913 bill.britton@comcast.net Trip provided by Collette
Sept 20-28/2019 Captivating Cascadia – A Custom Nine Day Cruise/Tour
Air Fare from San Francisco to Seattle, ,one night Edgewater Hotel- Seattle – two nights
at Friday Harbor Suites – San Juan Island – one night at the La Connor County Inn -
one night at the Hampton Inn – Vancouver & Three Night Princess Cruise from
Vancouver to San Francisco. Price also includes Seven Breakfasts, Lunches and 3
Dinner on the tour. Transfer from Petaluma to SF Airport and return from Pier to
Petaluma, Driver& Guide Gratuities (for land portion only) Cost from $2640. For
additional information & brochure, contact Chuck Wolf Br#58 707 477-3505
chuck@charlesjwolf.com
Oct 11-18, 2019 Niagara Falls and the Grand Hotel: The Grand Hotel on Mackinac
Island and the Magical Niagara Falls. Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, city tour
by horse drawn carriage around Mackinac Island and Maid of the Mist Cruise.(Passport
Required) Includes: R/T Air 7 nights’ accommodations, Deluxe Motor coach and Driver,
13 Meals and Baggage Handling (except airline baggage fees) Price $3335 Dlb Occ
$3995 Single, For Additional information contact Roy Newman #45 530 755-3713 or
roy.newman@concast.net
Oct 13 – 20, 2019 Princess Cruise Pacific Northwest: 7 Day - R/T San Francisco,
ports of call, Astoria, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria, BC Price range from $1697
interior to $2527 Mini-Suite per person DO. For additional information please contact Bill
Rodman Br #38 408 274-4521 brodman@sbcglobal.net
Oct 18-25, 2019 Niagara Falls & Grand Hotel: Includes home pick up, round trip
airfare to Detroit, 7 nights accommodations, deluxe motorcoach,13 meals, admission
fees as noted, baggage handling. From scenic drives, museums, the Grand Hotel on
Mackinac Island, horse drawn carriage rides, and magical Niagara Falls. Highlights
include greenfield village, Henry Ford Museum, Mackinac Island, Mighty Mac
suspension bridge, city tour by horse drawn carriage around Mackinac Island, Floral
Clock, whirlpool Rapids, Table Rock, Maid of the Mist Cruise. Cost $3335 per person
includes roundtrip airfare. Larry Yarberry 925 890-9245 l.yarberry42@comcast.net
Oct 20 to 27, 2019 Princess Cruise Pacific Northwest 7 Day-R/T San Francisco
Ports of call, Astoria, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria, Prince range from $1299 Interior
to $ $2169 Mini Suite. Includes R/T transfers to/from Pier-Gratuities-Ship board Credit
and Photo. Sign up before February 28th and received $150 Shipboard Credit per
person (Balcony and above) $100 Shipboard Credit per person for (Interior)
.Additional information contact Tom Molinari 707 762-1880 or stmolinari@sbcglobal.net
or Tina Powell Sonoma Travel toll free 888 900-7772
Nov 4-23, 2019 Inside Vietnam: Grand Circle Cruise, .18 day Overseas Adventure
Travel Tour of Vietnam. Small group (Max 16 for tour) Visit Hanoi, Danang Bay and
Saigon. Travel by Air, Bus and Boat. Included 18 breakfast, 13 lunches and 10 dinners.
Price $3775 Options: 3-night stopover in Hong Kong ,6 night pre-trip to The Tribes of
Northern Vietnam and 6 night post trip tour of Cambodia and Angkor Wat. Additional
information contact Jim Hohenshelt #62 408 394-7226 or jim_hohenshelt@yahoo.com