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The Des Plaines Valley Chapter invited you to the 2015 Fall Foliage Tour in historical Jackson, Michigan on October 15th, 16th, and 17th. Registration will be on Thursday, October 15th from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Comfort Inn, 2435 N. Shirley Dr., Jackson, Michigan 49202 [(517) 768 – 0088].
Preliminary registrations have already filled the block of rooms available at the Comfort Inn at this time. The hotel is currently at capacity with other bookings as well. We have been able to locate some additional lodging locations available nearby at the following locations:
Fairfield Inn [(517) 784 – 7877], starting at $129.99
Hampton Inn [(517) 788 – 5151], starting at $149.99
Super 8 [(517) 788 – 8780], starting at $59.99
We will receive updates from Comfort Inn if any rooms become available, if you are staying at an alternate lodging location, please make that notation on the registration form.
Friday morning’s tour will depart the Comfort Inn and stop at the Leo Warren Car Collection, containing many interesting antique automobiles and automobilia. The tour will continue on to Tecumseh for a trip on a train in the picturesque River Raisin Valley known for its fall colors. After returning to Tecumseh, lunch will be consumed in downtown Tecumseh.
In the afternoon, roads winding through the picturesque Irish Hills will lead us to the Michigan International Speedway for a conducted tour of this awe inspiring temple of automotive speed. Leaving the speedway, the return will include a stop for ice cream at a vintage ice cream parlour in Jackson.
Saturday morning the vehicles will depart the Comfort Inn for the Timeless Iron collection of antique steam traction engines and other large pieces of equipment. From Timeless Iron, the pavement will lead to Ye Ole Carriage House where await a fine accumulation of antique automobiles (many built in Jackson), and nostalgic Coca – Cola paraphernalia. Lunch will be devoured in the cafeteria at Spring Arbor College (Don’t worry, no one will ask for your student I.D.).
From lunch, the tour will take a musical turn, with a visit to the Lee Conklin Reed Organ Museum, where there may be a chance to pump and play. Leaving the ethereal sounds behind, the tour will make its way back along quiet roads to the hotel.
Saturday evening’s banquet is to be served at Cascades Manor, a Tudor style building which has been situated in its park settings for many generations. Our guest speaker will expand on the history of automobile production in Jackson.
Sunday morning there is an optional tour to nearby Adrian, Michigan for the Irish Hills Region, A.A.C.A.’s 51st Swap & Sell Meet with an additional car show. Also, if one plans to return from either Jackson or Adrian via U.S. Rt. 12, a historical tour sheet prepared by Chris Schurrer about the historic road will be available.
R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M
Name : ______
Vehicle : ______
Registration
Driver and one passenger : ______x $30 = $______
+ Additional Passengers : ______x $15 / ea. = $______
Attractions
Train ride : ______x $15 / ea. = $______
Organ museum : ______x $3 / ea. = $______
Ye Ole Carriage House : ______x $5 / ea. = $______
Michigan Speedway : ______x $10 / ea. = $______
Meals
Saturday Lunch : ______x $9 / ea. = $______
Saturday Evening Banquet : ______x $30 / ea. = $______
Banquet Menu: Roast beef & herb stuffed chicken with mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, sweet red peppers, salad, bread, iced tea, coffee, lemonade, and dessert.
Optional : Place a check mark to note your intention to participate in these events
_____ Yes! I will be attending the Sunday morning Irish Hills Region Swap Meet and Car Show.
_____ Yes! I would like a toursheet for historic U.S. Rt. 12.
Questions? Calls Lee at (815) 600 – 5468.
Send check payable to “Des Plaines Chapter A.A.C.A.” to:
Lee & Nancy Nelson
522 S. Washington St.
Lockport, ILL 60441 – 3039
SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!