April Cultural Day Trip

The University Club Cultural Day Trip 

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center / The Class Act Restaurant, Cedar Rapids, IA

 Lebeda Mattress Factory, Marion, IA 

Meet: Coral Ridge Mall parking lot across from Chili’s at 9:20 a.m., leaving promptly at 9:40 a.m. 

Trip Highlights: 

• The Hotel at Kirkwood Center / The Class Act Restaurant: We will visit and tour The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and The Class Act (restaurant). This is a lovely space that inspires memorable meetings and business events in Cedar Rapids. It consists of 19,000 square feet of space with comprehensive planning and catering services. After the tour, we will have lunch in The Class Act Restaurant. This unique restaurant provides a real-time, real-world teaching environment for Kirkwood’s groundbreaking Culinary Arts program. A great way to experience students serving the community. Lunch at 11:30. 
• Lebeda Mattress Factory: Lebeda has been around since 1946. It’s a factory direct retailer serving Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas with many of their mattresses made in Marion, IA. Lebeda takes a great deal of pride in making and selling their products in the Midwest. You won’t want to miss this exciting day. 

Cost: Member $20.00 (Includes lunch and gratuity at The Class Act Restaurant / Kirkwood) 

We suggest giving $3.00 - $4.00 to your driver for gas. If you have any questions please contact, Helen Rittenmeyer at 319-321-9417, Pam Buethe at 505-977-7559 or Mary Peterson at 319-333-2900. (Please leave a message if no one answers) 

To register, please mail: 

• Completed registration form below 
• One check made payable to Pam Buethe 

Pam Buethe, 2232 Dempster Drive, Coralville, IA 52241 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022 

NO REFUNDS OR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE 

***LIMITED TO FIRST 24 MEMBERS WHO SIGN UP.*** 

To register, please mail a completed registration form found on page 9 of the Clarion or use the form on this page to:

Helen Dietrich

(address on the form)

Registration deadline is: Wednesday, September 29, 2021. 

NO registrations after this date

The University Club Day Trip Culture Group 

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Fort Madison, Iowa 

Meet: Johnson County Fair Grounds (center of lot) at 8:45 a.m., leaving promptly at 9:00 a.m. 

Trip Highlights 

•  North Lee County Historical Society Museum: This museum is located in the Old Santa Fe Depot Complex. Andy, our volunteer guide, is friendly and knowledgeable as we explore the gallery halls, show-cases, displays, artifacts, photographs and documents that go back to the preserva-tion of the history, area and its settlements. 
•  Lunch at Simple Table by Hitomi: We have reserved a small café just for us. Hitomi as prepared a special lunch for us inspired by one of the greatest flavormeisters. (See detailed menu choices below) 
•  Old Fort Madison: Dr Eugene Watkins will be our guide of the original Fort Madison, an active military outpost from 1808 to 1813. This fort was one of three posts established by the U.S. Army to maintain con-trol over the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. First named Fort Bellevue, the name was changed to Fort Madison, in honor of the 4th President of the United States, James Madison. Early settlers coming to homestead, built their homes near the ruins of this original fort. 

Option before you head home 

•  The Sheaffer Pen Company: Dating back to 1906, Walter A. Sheaffer patented his design of the lever fill mecha-nism, the fountain pen, which put Fort Madison on the map. 

Cost: Member $29.50 / Member’s Guest $31.50 

(Includes entrance fees, lunch and donations) 

We suggest giving $6.00 - $8.00 to your driver for gas. For more information on this tour, please call Nancy Rossley-Barnes 319-321-1689 or Marianne Weiss at 319-331-2311. 

To register, please mail: 

•  Completed registration form(s) located on page 17 of this Clarion 
•  1 check for each participant made payable to Nancy Rossley-Barnes: 

Nancy Rossley-Barnes 3162 Wellington Dr., Iowa City, IA 52240 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022 

NO REFUNDS OR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE 

***TRIP IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS*** 

LUNCH MENU AT SIMPLE TABLE BY HITOMI 

Choice of 1 entrée and 1 side dish. 

•  Southern chicken sandwich (celery, onion, grapes, pecans, mayo) on 12 grain wheat with greens and tomato 
•  Egg salad BLT wrap house egg salad, greens, tomato, cheese and bacon in flour tortilla 
•  Asian salad with house creamy sesame and ginger dressing with greens, tomato, cucumber, radish, onion, carrots, mandarin oranges, and cashews 
•  Add 1 side dish choice of: French fries or sweet potato fries, Soup (seasonal vegetable bisque), or Kale and quinoa salad 

Includes coffee, tea or soft drink, and a cookie 

The University Club Day Trip Culture Group 

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Fort Madison, Iowa 

The University Club Day Trip Culture Group 

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 

Isabel Bloom Studio, Vander Veer Botanical Gardens, and Iowa 80 Trucking Museum and Truckstop

 Meet: Old HyVee parking lot (North of the new HyVee) at 1201 North Dodge St. in Iowa City across from St. Joseph Cemetery at 8:45 a.m. Leaving promptly at 9:00 am. 

Trip Highlights: 

• Isabel Bloom Studio: At 10:00 we will have a free tour of the Isabel Bloom Studio experiencing behind-the-scenes access to every step of creating a sculpture. We will watch a short video on Isabel’s extraordinary life then take a guided tour on how the company maintains her legacy. Afterwards, we will have time to visit the showroom/gift shop. 
• Vander Veer Botanical Gardens: Visit the Conservatory to view the beautiful tropical plants. Then take a self-guided WALKING tour of the gardens. Optional: Your group may choose to drive around the grounds. 
• Lunch at The Machine Shed: This restaurant honors the American Farmer. A soup/salad/sandwich buffet will be available. Beverages are included. 
• Iowa 80 Trucking Museum and World Famous Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa 

Cost: Member $20.00 / Member’s Guest $22.00 

(Includes lunch, gratuity and honorariums) 

We suggest giving $5.00 to $7.00 to your driver for gas. All inquiries may be directed to Jeanne Stracuzzi at 607-761-0755 or Carolyn Rourke at 319-325-3349. 

To register, please mail: 

• Completed registration form below 
• 1 check for each participant made payable to Carolyn Rourke to: 

Carolyn Rourke 

4738 Sharon Center Road SW 

Iowa City, IA 52240 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 

NO REFUNDS OR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE 

***TRIP IS LIMITED TO 35 PARTICIPANTS*** 

The University Club Day Trip Culture Group 

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 

Meet: Old HyVee parking lot at 1201 North Dodge St., Iowa City at 7:30 a.m., leaving promptly at 7:45a.m. 

Trip Highlights: 

• • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 1199 Main St. – The first church congregation in Iowa (1833) – has the 5th largest collection of original Tiffany windows plus a beautiful 1897 pipe organ. 
• Fannie Stout House at 1145 Locust St. – A renovated 1890’s house tour. 
•  Convivium Urban Farmstead/Lunch - This non-profit’s mission is to improve life through food. We will learn about the farmstead and how it has incorporated the homes in its neighborhood to help them plant gardens which serve as sources for the food in their restaurant. After a tour of the area, we will enjoy a meal from some of the foods we just saw. 
• Steeple Square at 101 E 15th St. – Dubuque’s newest event center is housed in the oldest Catholic Church of the city. We will have a tour and hear the story of its amazing transformation. 

Cost: Member $37.00 / Member’s Guest $39.00 (Includes entrance fees and lunch) 

We suggest giving $8 - $10 to your driver for gas. If you have any questions, contact Helen Dietrich at 319-331-7826 or Alice Lopez at 319-645-2239. 

To register, please mail: 

•  Completed registration form below 
• 1 check for each participant made payable to Alice Lopez : 

Alice Lopez 340 Oriole Ct. Tiffin, IA 52340 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY JUNE 29, 2022 

NO REFUNDS OR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THIS DATE. 

***TRIP IS LIMITED TO 40 PARTICIPANTS*** The University Club Day Trip Culture Group 

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