If you are at least 50 years of age please consider joining our group.  

If you have any questions regarding the 50 Plus Group, contact JoAnn Hoppe at 314-894-6920 or Wayne Winters at 314-846-7380.

Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Cornerstone School Gym at 7:00 PM. Activities are spotlighted in the weekly bulletin.

This group can be seen around St. Bernadette's boarding a bus for ne of their trips, decoration the Church with seasonal displays, beautifying the grounds or spending n hour in the presence of Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration.

TOURS AND TRIPS PLANNED FOR 2019 

Scattered seats available on all 

Linda Koenig out Tour Director has helped us plan and will narrate these interesting trips.  

HISTORIC HOTEL IN ST. LOUIS - TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019 - Deadline March 5th  $60.00   MODERATE TO EXTENSIVE WALKING  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

includes Lunch at Guido's on the Hill  - Salad, Chicken Spedini, pasta, veggies, drink and cannoli.   Throughout its history, St. Louis has been home to many of the finest and largest hotels in America.  Among St. Louis's posh 19th century hotels were the Southern, National, Planters and Lindell.  Thanks to fire , neglect and the economy these  hotels no longer exist, but countless stories about the hotels and their famous guest remain.  On the other hand, we have recently witnessed the awesome restoration and conversion of some of the early 20th century hotels and building into first class landmark hotels. The ball rooms, the public spaces and dining areas of these hotels are magnificent.  The hotels include Cheshire Inn, Chase Park Plaza, Tower Grove Park for the Lindell Hotel ruins, Drury Union Station, Grand Hall Union Station, Drury Plaza, Renaissance and Magnolia (Mayfair) Hotels.

HERMAN GERMAN FEST TIME  TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2019,  Deadline May 14th  $83.00  MINIMAL WALKING  8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM

Includes Lunch at The Herman Wursthaus - bratwurst on a bun, kraut, two sides and a beverage.  

AGENDA: Visit the Hermannn Farm Museum, offering a trip back in time to see how the first German immigrants lived and farmed after arriving in Hermann Valley in 1837.  Take an included tram ride through the 200 acre farm and visit the Husmann House and outbuildings.  Enjoy the chickens, sheep, cattle, mules, Shire draft horses and other animals along the ride.  After lunch there are lots of good meat and specialty foods to sample and purchase, so bring a small cooler along if interested.  In the afternoon we will visit the Hermanhofff Winery for included wine and cheese samples and a tour of their most interesting cellars.  Sit on the patio and sip wines, or visit some of the downtown Herman shops and the ice cream parlor.

FAIRMONT RACE TRACK  TUESDAY JUNE 25TH, 2019,   Deadline June 15th  $35.00  10:30 AM to 4:30 PM approx.

Buffet Lunch at the Black Stallion Room,  maximum 45 tickets

AGENDA:  View races from the Black Stallion Room or on the monitors in the air condition, place your bets and collect your winnings, aside from having a fun day.  Good Luck to all on this one!

 STAGES THEATRE - THE MAN OF LA MANCHA, SUNDAY SEPT. 22ND, 2019, Deadline Sept. 12th  $49.00  2:00PM Performance 

Meet 12:45 pm in the parish center parking lot if carpooling  (Only 20 tickets)

 GATEWAY ARCH & SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL  WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2019, Deadline October 9th  $67.00  MODERATE TO EXTENSIVE WALKING  9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Lunch - St. Raymond's Maronite Church, cafeteria-style with large variety of dishes.  

AGENDA:  The Gateway Arch national Park will be the focus with new museum exhibits and gift shop, viewing the documentary,  "Monument to a Dream" and visit the "Museum of Westward Expansion".  Visit the Old St. Louis Courthouse dating from the 150's.  Lastly the newly restored Soldiers' Memorial building dedicated to those lost their lives in WWI and redesigned Court of Honor with other memorials to the St. Louis fallen.

 More information  - JoAnn Hoppe 894-6920 or Wayne Winters 846-7380

NOTE;  2 weeks prior to a  scheduled tour there will be NO-REFUND WITHOUT REPLACEMENT.

We will work together to help you find a replacement, if necessary.  See deadline dates for each tour.