The 2008 GAMARAI trip will be August 21st - 24th

The date is set.  The route is set.  Lodging and meals are arranged.  Most of our activities are planned.  Here we go!

We will be driving through Carlisle, Palmyra, Sandyville, Melcher, Attica, Lovilia and Albia where we will visit a museum and have lunch.  Then on to Blakesburg to the antique aircraft museum.  We will proceed to Bloomfield to see the unique city square and court house and follow a scenic byway to Keosauqua to the historic riverfront Hotel Manning.

Day two will take us on a scenic drive through Lacey Keosauqua State Park and to the village of VanBuren County for a step back in time.  Our final destination that day will be Fort Madison to see the sights, shop and relax along the Mississippi; even visit the casino.

Day three will be a visit to the Mormon town of Nauvoo, Illinois.  We will cross back into Iowa at Keokuk and drive west across the top of Missouri, stop at a unique antique shop at Exline and finish the day at Centerville, again to relive history, see a one-of-a-kind town square and relax for the evening.

Sunday will start out with a very enjoyable breakfast in a fabulous old hotel and a leisurely drive around Lake Rathbun before heading for home.  We may have a stop or two on the way, but will get home at a good time.  The trip will be about 500 miles and should be a lot of fun.

Lodging:

Aug 21st - Hotel Manning, Keosauqua - 800-728-2718  Rates in the Old Hotel range from $49 - $89 including breakfast depending on room and view.  Rates in the Motel range from $47 - $58 depending on size and location of the room.  Motel rates do not include breakfast

Aug 22nd - Comfort Inn, Fort Madison - 319-372-6800 Rate is $77.28 including continental breakfast

Aug 23rd - Motel 60, Centerville - 800-437-7271  Rate is $56 for 1 bed and $61.60 for 2 beds.

Be sure to specify you are with the Model A Club when making reservations.

Registration:

Registration deadline is August 1st.  Fee is $25 Per Person.  Send your names and money to Joe Lamb.  See the March Newsletter for Joe's Address or contact us through the website.