FNB Classic 55 Club
55 or Better? Join our Classic 55 Club and take advantage of this special package of financial benefits and social activities!
Click here for more information on the Classic 55 Checking Account or to apply.
To our Classic 55 Club customers:
Our Classic 55 Club activities and trips are a benefit of being a First National Bank of Waterloo customer with a Classic 55 Club Checking account. Therefore, you must be a Classic 55 Club account holder or a guest of a customer to take part in our activities. Our multi-day tours must have at least one Classic 55 Club member on each reservation.
As you might have noticed, our day trips and tours tend to fill up quickly. We’ve been focusing on ways to provide the best service for our customers. One approach is to ensure that our Classic 55 Club checking account holders receive priority when making reservations. Moving forward, we kindly ask that reservations be made by the Classic 55 Club member for both themselves and their guests. Additionally, we are working to add more tickets and/or motorcoaches whenever possible to accommodate more travelers, as we did for our Neil Diamond performance and the Rockies to Red Rocks Tour.
Thanks again for being such a great customer and travel friend.
Darcy Fausz
Classic 55 Club Coordinator, 618-504-2363, dfausz@fnbwaterloo.bank
Current Classic 55 Club News
Our next newsletter has been delayed and expected to be mailed by November 9th.
The electronic newsletter will be sent by early next week.
Details on the Outstanding Oregon tour are included in this edition.
Click on the underlined text for newsletter, registration or brochures.
Tour Announcement Timeline Changes:
In the past, we have typically announced our tentative tours a year or more in advance. However, we will be adjusting our announcement schedule for future tours. Rising fuel prices and an overall increase in costs after a tour has been announced have become more frequent. To avoid requesting additional funds before the final payment, we will now be announcing tours closer to their departure dates.
Activity “Sneaker” Ratings for Multi-Day Tours:
All Classic 55 Club tours are rated 5 – 5+ sneakers unless otherwise noted. Each tour is different but during every tour you are required to handle your own luggage at the airport and some hotels where luggage handling is unavailable, get off and on the coach several times a day and tolerate long touring days.
We can log 6,000 – 8,000 (or MORE) steps per day, at times the coach may need to pick up several blocks away from the drop off point and due to regulations you cannot stay on the coach during stops. Walking sticks, & canes are welcome, we do request those having walking or balance issues to please travel with a companion.
Current Classic 55 Club Multi-Day Tours
| To view brochure click on trip title. | ||
| Aurora Adventure 2028
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January 30 – February 8, 2028 | Are you ready to answer the call of the wild without sacrificing the pinnacle of comfort? We are trying to gauge member interest in this totally different kind of tour. Join an exclusive circle of just 24 travelers for a rigorous winter odyssey across the Canadian Rockies and Yukon—dog mushing and navigating challenging terrain by day, and chasing the Northern Lights by night before retreating to the iconic grandeur of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Banff Springs along with other premium properties. Please review the activity level details and contact Darcy with any questions. |
| Outstanding Oregon
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July 18 – 25, 2027 – Limited rooms remaining.
August 1 – 8, 2027 – waiting list |
From Mountain Peaks to Pacific Shores. Experience the striking beauty and variety of the Pacific Northwest, from the rugged Oregon Coast and towering redwoods to the deep blue waters of Crater Lake. Along the way, discover scenic mountain roads, coastal communities, dramatic waterfalls and the rich landscapes of the Willamette Valley. This experience highlights the region’s diverse natural beauty and cultural attractions, providing a seamless and memorable exploration of Oregon.
There are two departures for this tour to accommodate additional customers. FYI – Deposit is $250. |
| Danube Delights River Cruise with Oktoberfest | September 14 – 24, 2027 | Contact Darcy for availability. Final payment due 3/17/2027. Registration opened September 9, 2025 |
| Rockies to Red Rocks | June 1 – 8, 2027 & June 15 – 22, 2027 | Join the waitlist. Announced July 2, 2026. Final payment due December 18, 2026. |
| Rose Parade | December 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | Closed. Registration opened January, 2026. |
| Opryland Country Christmas 2.0 | December 1-4, 2026 | Closed. Announced May 1, 2026. |
| Full brochures with registration documents are available by clicking on tour name. | ||
| Please note: Any notice of change in travel protection premiums, fuel surcharges imposed by carriers and/or attractions will be disclosed at least 30 days prior to tour departure. | ||
Online Registration Links
Click on trip title below for online registration.
- Mamma Mia at The Fox 04/01/2027 – Join us for a Classic 55 Club favorite!
- Curtain Calls & Chocolatey Confections – 2/18/2027 OR 2/24/2027.
- Mercy Holiday Celebration at Powell Symphony Hall 12/18/2026 – Registration is closed due to length of waiting list. Maximum 50 tickets due to the size of our lunch venue.
- The Neil Diamond Musical “A Beautiful Noise” – 11/13/2026 – Registration is closed due to length of waiting list.
Email and phone registrations are still accepted but online registration is the quickest option.
Pricing includes listed tours, activities, luxury motorcoach, meal with non alcoholic drinks, dessert & all gratuities for meals, guides & driver unless otherwise noted. Help us reduce plastic waste by bringing a refillable water bottle. To participate, you must have a Classic 55 Club checking account or traveling as guest of a member.
If you currently have a Classic 55 Club account, or want to know more information, fill out the form below!
Classic 55 Submission Form
Take a look at some of our past trips!
Backroads of Ireland – April 2025
New England Fall Foliage – September 2024
Key West – February 2024
California Dreamin’ with Collette – June 2024
Canadian Rockies by Rail – July 2022
You can see from the photos above that our members love to have a good time when they travel. When traveling with us you can sit back and enjoy your time with friends! We always offer a comfortable motor coach that drops you off and picks you up at the door. We work with some of the best tour companies in St. Louis to provide you with interesting and fun trips.
If you haven’t checked out the Classic 55 Club travel schedule for the remainder of 2020 you should! We have trips that appeal to all travelers. Whether it is a Broadway-style production, a day trip to St. Louis or a multiple night trip to see the fall colors in Indiana – I am sure we have some location to fit your travel style!
There are so many other benefits to a Classic 55 Club membership as well. Classic 55 Club accounts are interest-bearing and receive free checks. There is no monthly service charges with a $100 daily minimum balance.
For more information about the Classic 55 Club, stop by the Main Banking Center or call me TODAY at (618) 939-6194 ext. 1131 or direct at (618) 504-2363.”
Darcy
Classic 55 Club Coordinator
