
My great driver Mike!

Ashley & Blair New Glarus June 2017

Kathy & Diane at Carthage College December 2017

Mary & Donna Carthage College December 2017

Christmas at Carthage College 2017

Fay, Bea, Kathy, Mary & Donna 2017

The Ruby Ladies Christmas 2017

A few of my FAVORITE Ladies Christmas 2017

Mary & Guy @ Fox n Hounds January 2017

Marilyn & Betty @ Fox n Hounds January 2017

Pat, Shirley & Joyce @ Fox n Hounds January 2017

Jim & Karen Winter Dance Party January 2017

Marvelous Wonderette's February 2017

Bea & Fay Valentine's Day 2017

Sisters Nancy, Barb & Jan Valentine's Day 2017

Sister's Bev & Marilyn Valentine's Day 2017

Shades of Buble' @ Genesee Theater February 2017

Fantastic brunch before we enjoyed "An American In Paris"!

Kathie & Mary at Lake Park Bistro

Maria, Pat & Margaret at Lake Park Bistro

Sylvia & Sandi at Lake Park Bistro

Millennium Park July 2018

Fantastic view from Lurie Gardens in Millennium Park

Penny, Cindy, JoAnn & Ellan enjoy the waterfall at Millennium Park

Can you see me taking a picture of myself in the "Bean" at Millennium Park?

Wonderful river cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady

Shirley enjoys time with her daughters Suzanne, Christine & Patty

Relaxing afternoon at Navy Pier

Senior Travel Club of Walworth County visit Appleton

STCWC President Marge & VP Barb

Barb & Dick enjoy dinner at Newport Shores

Diane & Marilyn enjoy Lake Michigan

Donna, Kathy & Carol stroll Lake Michigan

Our first view of the Denis Sullivan

Mother & daughter - Kathy & Jenny enjoy the day together

Our Captain give final instructions before we sail!

We all listen & watch crew before we set sail

Aboard the Denis Sullivan

Aboard the Denis Sullivan

Fog begins to roll in as we set sail - very cool!

Sailing aboard the Denis Sullivan

Denis Sullivan

STCWC spent the day in Baraboo & Wisconsin Dells

The Al Ringling Mansion is beautiful!

The Al Ringling Theater is even better!

Pat waves as she heads into the Lost Canyon

Lost Canyon, Wisconsin Dells WI

Kaaren gets friendly with Paul Bunyon

St. Mary's Young at Heart - view from the Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe

St. Mary Young at Heart - view from the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

500 votive chapel to Our Mother of Good Counsel

Beautiful stain glass throughout the chapel

Gloria & Leslie enjoyed the beauty of the Shrine

Visit to Grand Dad Bluff - you can see Wisconsin, Minnesota & Iowa

View from Grand Dad Bluff

View from Grand Dad Bluff

View from Grand Dad Bluff

View from Grand Dad Bluff

View from Grand Dad Bluff

Wonderful lunch and cruise!

Barb & Tom aboard the La Crosse Queen

View as we approach the Lock going up the Mississippi

Larry & Jo aboard the La Crosse Queen

View just past the lock

Our wonderful driver Mike enjoys a moment before he drives us home

I want the house on the hill!

Yes, we did see some fall color!

Lillian with her daughters Julie & Mary Jo / Carthage College 2018

Karen, Gloria, Gloria and Kathryn / Carthage College 2018

Dorothy, Pat & Barb / Carthage College 2018

Barb & Dave enjoy Fox 'n Hounds / December 2018

Diane, Kathleen & Clarice / Fox 'n Hounds 2018

Delicious brunch at Maders - March 2019

Thank you Ellen for celebrating her birthday with me!

On the trolley at Starved Rock State Park, Illinois - April 15, 2019

63 steps from trolley we began hike into St. Louis Canyon

The snow just added to the beauty of our hike

Waterfall hike at Starved Rock - April 2019

I can begin to hear the waterfall

Waterfalls only run in the spring or after a heavy rainfall

My hiking buddy - Mary from St. Mary's Young at Heart

Jo and Larry - I enjoy their company quite often!

Beautiful hike completed!!

Onward to French Canyon!

Peek at the small view

Hike back further to get the entire view ...

Only Mary, Larry and I ventured into the gully to see the entire canyon!

USS Cobia in Manitowoc

Inside the USS Cobia ~ WWII Submarine

Alice & Markey enjoy a glass of wine at Cold County Vine & Wine

Sisters Mary Jane, Dolores, Louise & Rosie enjoy a glass of wine

We stopped for ice cream and got to see a cow too!

Senior Travel Club of Walworth County at Starved Rock Park

Spring in Starved Rock Park

Senior Travel Club of Walworth County at Starved Rock Park

Spring in Starved Rock Park

Senior Travel Club of Walworth County at the Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens - my 4th visit and always beautiful!

Senior Travel Club of Walworth County at the Anderson Japanese Gardens

Too much beauty to share in one photo gallery

June visit to Chicago's Chinatown - June 2019

The Nine Dragon Wall is just off the Zodiac Square in Chicago's Chinatown

We all admired the architectural detail and history docents shared

This church is now a Buddhist Temple, but was the Catholic Church Al Capone grew up attending

Carol, Kathy & Cheryl enjoy the lesson in Calligraphy

Rose and Judy focused on their lesson

Karen, Darlene, Gloria & Gloria after our delicious lunch

Kay and Marilyn enjoyed lunch as well

St. Paul's in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin. I cannot recommend a visit to this Cathedral enough - breathtaking!

Our driver Mike reliving his alter boy youth!

St. Paul's is noted for their woodcarving. This picture does not begin to do it justice.

Award winning Clydesdale at Larson's - very hospitable couple.

Pure Vodka distillery. My 4th visit - wonderful family owned visit!

Clara enjoys the samples

Paine Art & Garden Center in Oshkosh - August 2019

Tiffany Lamp at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington, Illinois. This estate holds some amazing collections!

Beautifully restored carousel built in the mid 1800’s. Survived two world wars and made its way from France to the United States. This is a must see!!

Larry and Jo enjoy a ride on the carousel. I did too and felt like a kid again! It was wonderful!

Governors Mansion - August 2019

View from the Governors Mansion of Lake Mendota

Governors Mansion - Wisconsin proud!

Mary and Susan relax in the Governors living room.

Enjoyed the gardens and captured the butterfly

Marilyn, Sandi and Pat enjoyed the boat ride on the bow of the Betty Lou!

I always enjoy traveling with Shirley and love it when she brings her daughters Christine & Suzanne.

Alice, Lynn and Jackie can testify that it was a beautifully windy day!

Betty Lou - August 2019

The Senior Travel Club of Walworth County enjoyed the gardens at Cantigny Park in Illinois

Friends Joyce and Sherrie enjoy the gardens at Cantigny Park.

I enjoyed Elaine’s company and lunch. Here she relaxes on one of several chairs placed around the grounds. It was actually quite comfortable.

My line dancing counterpart at the Southwest YMCA ~ Carol and gang at the Zoo Exhibition September 2019

My GREAT line dancing class members from the Southwest, Mukwonago and West Suburban YMCA’s! Milwaukee County Zoo 2019

Door County color ~ September 2019

Clara, Shirley & Marianne aboard the Fish Creek Boat Tours ~ September 2019.

Judi & Nancy celebrate their wedding anniversary’s with us! I am not sure where their husbands are … :)

Beautiful day on Lake Michigan - Fish Creek.

Harlene, Sandi and Linda enjoy the sights.

Peninsula State Park shore line.

Pennisula State Park shoreline.

Old light house near Fish Creek - no longer in use.

The famous Al Johnson’ rooftop goats ~ Door County.

The Belvedere Mansion - Galena, Illinois.

St. Mary’s Young at Heart trip to Galena & Dubuque - October 2019. Eagle Point Park in Dubuque you can see Wisconsin & Illinois on the east shoreline.


We enjoyed a relaxing wine tasting to end the evening. A special thank you to Mary Beth & Bonnie for topping my evening off with a special treat of stuffed mushrooms from Houlighan’s afterward!

St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Dubuque hold the 5th largest collections of Tiffany Stained Glass Windows. Breathtaking!!

As always, our wonderful driver MIKE!

Getting ready to board the Celebration Belle ~ October 2019. Searching for fall color. Spoiler alert … there was none, but we completely enjoyed the day anyway!

Lunch aboard the Celebration Belle!

Lunch aboard the Belle!

Lunch aboard the Belle!

Lunch aboard the Belle!

Delightful travel companions!

Lunch aboard the Celebration Belle!

A passing paddle boat.

Mary, Linda and Camille enjoy a moment on deck.

Mississippi shoreline

Mississippi shoreline

Mississippi shoreline

I got to enjoy Clara and Shirley’s company again at the Von Steihl Winery in October 2019.

Beautiful and delicious!

Walworth County enjoys lunch and a floor show at the Tiki Terrace

Rosemary and Susan enjoy the Sanflippo Estate!

Karen, Darlene, Gloria and Gloria at the Fox & Hounds - December 2019

My favorite treat - holiday Grasshopper!

These ladies are a few of my favorite things !! Carrol, Shirley, Joyce and Marcie

Welcome Dolly and Peter! Thank you for joining me December 2019.

STCWC Mystery Trip 2021

Tom, Elaine and Markey - Celebration Belle September 2021

Fish Creek - Door County October 2021

Sisters Kathy and Sandy - Door County 2021

Jerry and Kathy - Door County Fish Boil 2021

Sunrise at Rowley’s Bay 2021

This is just the first of several souvenirs from Washington Island - 2021

Docent Gary Kulas - Brews & Pews Tour 2021

Train out of Baraboo May 2022

Mayra & Mary - Windows to the Past - November 2022

Sisters Louise, Mary Jane & Rosie - Shawano Trip - May 2022

Sisters Kathy and Sandy - Circus World - May 2022

International Crane Foundation - May 2022

Celebration Belle - August 2022

Door County - Packer Land! 2022

Lake Michigan - Door County - September 2022

Our fabulous tour guides and authors - Barb & Ken Wardius meeting some fans of their book!

China Lights - Boerner Botanical Gardens - October 2022

JoAnn and hubby Dale in front of gates of original Packers Stadium - October 2022

Jan with Santa - November 2022

Carol and Judy at Bobblehead museum - April 2023

View from the Tea Room of the Pfister - May 2023

YAH at Road America - May 2023

Tour of the gardens of the American Club - Kohler WI - May 2023

Fort McCoy - May 2023

Diane, Geneieve and Muriel at Willow Falls - May 2023

Sharon and her hubby Steve - dinner cruise - Stillwater MN 2023

National Eagle Sanctuary - Stillwater trip 2023

Genevieve and Muriel with our fabulous docent Kelley Kreig-Sigman in La Crosse - May 2023

Grand Dad Bluff - La Crosse 2023
Sandy and Nancy with Mike’s wonderful wife Anita at Granddad’s Bluff - La Crosse - 2023

Pat and friends at Cave of the Mounds - fall 2023

Phenomenal trip to Wisconsin Opry - July 2023

Jude pumps the petals of the player piano at the Sheboygan Historic Museum - 2023

Camille - Door County - September 2023

Phyllis - Door County - September 2023

Jeremiah, Eli, Dave, Gabriel with Ashley and Polly with our dogs Roxie and Lucy - January 2023 Minocqua


Michael and Anita flank Ken - a fabulous trio! Door County 2023

Maye, Sue and Donna brave the cold winds at Field of Dreams - 2023

Eagle - Holland, Michigan 2023

Lois & Marq - Holland Tulip Festival - May 2023

Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival - May 2023

Geri, Phyllis, Lorrie and Annette - Holland Tulip Festival - May 2023

STCWC Treasurer Ned with Fran, Sue, Geri and Darlene - 2023

Large Mouth Bass - May 2023

Janet with our LaCrosse docents - May 2023

We could not go up in the hot air balloon due to high winds - May 2023

Maye has the men falling at her feet! May 2023

Peggy from Pure Vodka - always a great time! 2023

Beautiful Olbrich Gardens in Madison - June 2023

Michael is truly the best! August 2023

Sturgeon Bay - August 2023

Donna relaxes with a beautiful view of Green Bay - August 2023

My daughter Ashley did get married this year! September 2023

Elvis has NOT left the building - he is with Milka! Shipshewana 2023

Marilyn and Fran enjoy a buggy tour with our Amish docent - 2023

daughter Melissa and mom Cheryl - Shipshewana October 2024

Nancy enjoyed our day in Pittsville - October 2023

Kathy, Pam, Michael, Vickie and Barb - October 2023

Cranberry Marsh - October 2023

View from the deck of Lambeau Field - October 2023