Bonjour, Bon Amis!
Bon Amis- French for Good Friends
Bon Amis is a travel group targeted for adults sixty-five years and older, anyone is invited and welcome to participate. The group takes monthly trips to points of interest within the local area (most trips are within 1-2 hours radius) or to regional entertainment venues and usually include a meal at a good restaurant. Cost varies monthly and includes cost of bus, cost of meal, and cost of admission. The contact person is Pastor Donna Goings. Please call the church office at 643-6977 to make reservations, and payment is requested at time of reservation.
The Bon Amis Trips are a
wonderful time of fun, fellowship, great food and are open to all
friends of First Church age 50 and over. You do not need to be a member
of First United Methodist Church to join us on one of these wonderful
trips. If you would like to go on one of these upcoming trips, call the
church office at 765-643-6977 to make a reservation.
The trips for which we
have to purchase non-refundable tickets in advance must be paid at the
time the reservation is made. If you are unable to go after making a
reservation, it is your responsibility to find a replacement in order to
receive a refund. We hope you’ll join us on one of our trips.
Date and time changes may
occur at random and without warning.
Register Here or call the office at 643-6977.
Register for the following
scheduled trips |
These trips are open to all individuals in our
community.
Saturday, March 28 - Hamilton County Passion
Play
The group will attend the "Behold the Lamb" musical, the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This stirring
msical drama will take you through the Old Testament, to Pass-rover Week in the New Testament and ends with a spectacular Heaven finale! Behold the Lamb is a two-hour, original production created by the members of Harbour Shores Church. Approximately 98% of the church family are involved every year with over 300 costumed actors/musicians and over 200 in the support staff.
The group will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Noblesville before the musical. The bus will leave the church at 11:1 Sam and return by 5:00pm. The cost of the day will be $20. Reservations are limited to 16.
Monday, April 20 - Bon Amis - Comedian Carl
Hurley
The group will stay in Anderson and support our own Paramount Theater by attending a program of laughter and fun with comedian Carl Hurley, Drawing from his roots in the tradition of such other American humorists as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor, Carl delights audiences with his reflections on life as viewed by a native of Appalachia with a singular sense of the absurd. His unique comedy style, coupled with a background in public education, has earned him the title of "America's funniest professor."
The day will start with lunch at "Something Different." a local eatery in Anderson at 1313 Main Street. Lunch will start at 12:45, and the program at the Paramount is at 2:00pm. The cost of the day will be $42. We WILL NOT USE the bus—individuals will pro-vide their own transportation. Both venues are within walking distance from the church. Reservations are limited to 22.
Wilson-Vaughn
Historic Hostess House
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Location: Marion,
Indiana
Cost: $7.50
plus the cost of lunch (prices start at $9)
Today the Hostess House is a tea room serving lunch.
An opportunity to shop is also available on this trip. Enjoy Peggy's
boutique on the 2nd floor of the mansion. Unique gifts, jewelry, and
specialty items.
Tea in the Country
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Location: Yorktown, Indiana
Cost: $13
Lunch and Program
This
American/English style tea room is located in a gift shop in the
city downtown.
Wesley Home
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Location: Frankfort,
Indiana
Cost: $5
Depart: 10:30 a.m.
Return: 2:30 p.m. (approximately)
Lunch and tour
La Comedia
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Location:
Springboro, Ohio
Cost:
$48
Depart: 8:30 a.m.
Return: 5:30
p.m. (approximately)
Lunch and Show
Oklahoma! is the ultimate
Broadway classic! The first collaboration between Rodgers &
Hammerstein changed stage musicals forever with its emotional story
told through music, lyrics and dance.
It is the
story of the farm girl Laurey and two rivals for her affections: Curly,
a cowboy, and Jud, the hired farmhand.
Featuring some of Broadway's most recognizable songs
such as "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'," "People Will Say We're In Love,"
and the title song, Oklahoma! is still thrilling audiences all
over the world.
May
2007
We
will take a brief hiatus. We did not plan a scheduled trip for
this month. We'll see you in June!
Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure
Friday, June 8, 2007
Location:
Fair Oaks, Indiana
Cost:
$28
Depart: 7:45 a.m.
Return: 5:30 p.m.
(approximately)
Lunch and Tour
A visit to Fair Oaks Farms is a get real
tour that combines the getting back to the basics and the
tradition of living off the land, with going forward to the the future
of ultra sophisticated and sustainable agribusiness.
During this
tour you will experience a 3D/4D Movie, tour the dairy
and exhibit hall, visit
the Birthing Barn, Cheese Plant and have an opportunity
to shop. A catered lunch is part of this dairy adventure.
Symphony
on the Prairie
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Location: Conner
Prairie, Indiana
Cost: $45
Depart: 5:45 p.m.
Return: 10:30 p.m. (approximately)
Bear Creek Farms
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Location: Bryant,
Indiana
Cost: $36
Depart: 10:30 a.m.
Return: 5:30 p.m. (approximately)
Lunch and Show
"Escape To The Country" Bearcreek
Farms Country Resort offers dining, live entertainment, shopping &
more. During this day-long excursion we will be entertained by
Guy and Ralna from The Lawrence Welk Show, as part of the Shower of
Stars 2007 schedule.
Warsaw
Biblical Gardens
Friday, September 7, 2007
Location: Warsaw,
Indiana
Cost: $24
Depart: 9:45 a.m.
Return: 3:30 p.m. (approximately)
Lunch and Tour
But why a Biblical Garden, you ask?
Mainly because our area, the Warsaw/Winona Lake area of Indiana, has a
long religious history. That history begins, perhaps with the Chatauqua
times of Winona Lake, now being revived. Many other famous historical
religious figures made their homes here, from Homer Rodeheaver to Fanny
Crosby to Billy Sunday.
Boggstown Cabaret
Friday, October 5, 2007
Location: Warsaw, Indiana
Cost: $36
Depart: 9:45 a.m.
Return: 3:30 p.m. (approximately)
Lunch and Show
The Boggstown Cabaret offers unique, live entertainment,
featuring music from the 1900s – 1960s, comedy and audience interaction
all performed by professional entertainers. We borrow from the
traditions of Vaudeville, a little from Vegas and Branson, a bit of
Broadway, and come up with a fun interactive show that while geared
toward adults is appropriate for the entire family.
We are the only dinner theater
that offers cooked to order entrees, featuring succulent prime rib,
hot crispy walleye, large shrimp cocktails, hot homemade fried biscuits
and apple butter.
Indy
Children’s Museum and
Holly Hock Hills Restaurant
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Location: Indianapolis,
Indiana
http://www.childrensmuseum.org
http://www.hollyhockhill.com/index.htm
Cost: $27
Depart: 9:15 a.m.
Return: 3:00 p.m. (approximately)
Jolly Days Winter
Wonderland
Enjoy traditional
holiday favorites such as the Yule Slide, Jingles the Jolly Bear and
visits with Santa. A winter wonderland Snow Castle invites interactive
play and provides a toddler-size version of the popular Yule Slide.
Try your ice-fishing skills in the Fishing Shack, or visit the Cookie
Café and warm up your imagination with lots of cookie fun!
Because of the many beautiful hollyhocks on the premises,
it soon became known as HOLLYHOCK HILL and has retained this
name ever since.
Yuletide
Celebration
Presented by
The Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra
Friday, December 14, 2007
Location: Hilbert
Circle Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana
http://www.indianapolissymphony.org
Cost:
$35
Depart: 12:30 p.m.
Return: 5:30
p.m. (approximately)
Concert
For more than two decades, Hoosier families have captured
the spirit of the holidays by attending Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration
- a musical extravaganza featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra,
Music Director Jack Everly, and an array of amazingly talented guest
stars, all hosted by Broadway’s star of “Les Mis,” the in-demand tenor,
Mike Eldred.
The first and last Yuletide Celebration concerts are endowed
by a gift from Randall L. and Marianne W. Tobias.
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