NEW DATES - SPRING 2026
The State Farm Heritage Team is pleased to once again invite retirees to attend a tour of the Good Neighbor Center Museum!
2025 tours for November are no longer open for signup. Signups are still open for the 2026 tours: March 30, April 3, April 27, and May 1.
Tour Dates: More than One Date Available
Bloomington Bison Hockey Game
A great opportunity to see the Bloomington Bison hockey team in action!
Thanks to our sponsors at Busey Bank, we have a number of FREE tickets available for the game on JANUARY 25, 2026.
All retirees will be seated in a section where we can enjoy the game with other State Farm retirees. Handicapped parking and limited steps to seating area are being considered.
In the event that you cannot attend, please delete your reservation before the cutoff date so others have an opportunity to sign up.
Signups will close two weeks ahead of the event (about January 11th) to give us time to submit the list of names to the venue.
Game Date: January 25, 2026
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The speaker for the March quarterly meeting will be Anthony Nelson, Director of Arts & Entertainment at theBloomington Center for Performing Arts (BCPA).
Anthony will share information on:
The history of the BCPA facility
Success for booking acts at BCPA & Grossinger Motors arena
Interesting stories and experiences about performers and shows
This will be an IN-PERSON event, viewing available remotely through LIVESTREAM and RECORDED for later viewing.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Central) at the ISU Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61761
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Spain with Solar Eclipse Viewing
Join an unforgettable journey with Eclipse Tours — an expertly curated blend of culture, wonder, and astronomy. Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Barcelona, where modernist architecture, seaside boulevards and lively tapas bars set the tone for an unforgettable trip.
You’ll then venture north through historic cities to the medieval heart of Burgos, where you’ll stay for four nights and prepare for the celestial highlight: on August 12, you’ll witness up to approximately 1 minute 44 seconds of totality n the path of the Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026, just as the sun sets over northern Spain.
Trip Dates: August 7 - 17, 2026
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Costa Rica
Discover the natural wonders of Costa Rica — a land of lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, active volcanoes, and pristine coastlines. Take serene views of the majestic Arenal Volcano from your hotel, then set out on a riverboat adventure through the 20,000-acre Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Trip Dates: November 30 - December 8, 2026
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Mediterranean Cruise with Solar Eclipse Viewing
“Once in a Lifetime Opportunity”
Join us aboard the small luxury ship Azamara Onward for an unforgettable journey from Barcelona to Rome, highlighted by one of nature’s most spectacular events — the total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027.
From our carefully chosen viewing site, you’ll witness the eclipse at its greatest duration of totality — 6 minutes and 8 seconds — a breathtaking experience not to be missed. Trip Dates: July 27 - August 6, 2027
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The tradition continues…
Since 1992, State Farm® employees have helped make the holiday season brighter for those who lack the resources to give or receive gifts during the holidays. The Holiday Collection Drive. Nov. 17 – Dec. 12, supports community members in need.
A message from State Farm Enterprise Security
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country for national efforts to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors.
SHIP Counselors (Senior Health Insurance Program) will be available at the 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 4th to provide information about Medicare and how to make individual appointments with SHIP at the ARC (Activity Recreation Center at 600 E Willow Street in Normal IL). SHIP counselors are trained, certified, and experienced in offering one-on-one information for all aspects of Medicare, health insurance and drug plans. The service is free and they have no insurance affiliations.
SHIP can help:
-Those new to Medicare trying to navigate the system and meet deadlines
-Anyone wanting to lower current insurance costs and/or understand options
-Current Medicare enrollees reviewing their drug plan for the upcoming annual, open enrollment window
Given the recent market volatility, Busey Wealth Management is sharing their thoughts on the state of the market/economy in a SPECIAL MARKET UPDATE (April 2025).
