Prime Timers St. Louis

October Weekend Retreat & Festival at Wilderness Lodge
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-20 | Wilderness Lodge Resort, 2331 County Road 342, Lesterville, MO, 63654, United States
October Weekend Retreat & Festival at Wilderness Lodge
(Lesterville, MO on the Black River) – Reservations Required.
Please join us as we experience autumn in the Ozark countryside and enjoy the “Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival.” Every time we take this trip, the wonderful mix of friends and the lodge’s hospitality has us looking forward to our return visit.
You deserve a vacation this fall. Just envision the changing tree colors, fresh country air, delicious dining, and drinks with friends by the fireplace. The resort is a convenient in-state destination (less than 2 hours from St. Louis). The cost is reasonable, considering their all-in-one pricing includes accommodations, breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner.
Choose the nights and dates that work for you (the Festival is on Saturday) and make reservations soon, as they have a very lenient cancellation policy. Hint: If you reserve a Hilltop cabin, opt for an upper unit; walking to the lower unit can be challenging.
Mitch and I are booked to arrive on October 17th and leave on the 20th (3 nights).
For Wilderness Lodge details and reservations: https://enjoywilderness.com
It’s a beautiful time of year to escape and connect.
Please let us know if you plan to join us so we can inform the dining staff and send you any additional updates – ejohnson10316@yahoo.com
Eric Johnson & Mitch Millner
Special request: If you take photos, Doug Schneider asks that you send copies to him for a future PTSL newsletter. 314-221-6381 ParadiseDouglas@gmail.com
Note: PTSL members and friends, check out the website for calendar and other information. https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/stlouis/

PTSL Grafton Harbor Boat Cruise 2025
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Grafton Harbor Boat Cruise, 215 W. Water St., Grafton, IL, 62037, United States
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
GLORIOUS FALL RIVERBOAT RIDES Fall Foliage Cruises along the Palisading Bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi Bluffs is a truly breathtaking experience! Whether you choose to sip on wine, bring a picnic lunch or just enjoy the view, our crew will be sure that your experience is wonderful!! This will be a fun time on the water. Please check your calendar and lock in your reservation online as soon as possible.
When: Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Limited seating – Reserve your ticket online ASAP. Note that you have a choice of booking the lower deck or upper deck. We sit on lower deck. Book early to insure you get the deck you want.
Where: Hakuna Matata Boat Cruise/Tour
215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037
Parking is free and ample at the dock.
Cost: FOR SENIORS is $23.00 per person + tax
To make Reservation: go to www.graftonharbor.com. On the screen, click the “BOAT CRUISES” button. Then page down and click on the large “CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW” button. Then click on “2025 October Specialty Cruises” Then select 1.5 hour Fall Color Cruise, Lower Level, October 4,5,11,12,18,19,25&26, 2025 and click “BOOK”.
Or you can make your reservation by phone at (618) 786-7678.
NOTE: PTSL normally sits in lower level. You can click upper level if you want to. Click on the Info button on either one of the entries (upper deck or lower deck) for more information, and to reserve click on the “BOOK” button.
Contact: In addition to purchasing tickets, please also RSVP at rsvp@primetimersstl.org so that we know you are coming and whether or not you are going to brunch. Tom Kellermann is the organizer.
Suggested activity before the 1.5 hour Fall Color Cruise, Lower Level
Have brunch with us at 11:00am at the Grafton Oyster Bar, 215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037, (618) 786-7678 (just upstairs from boat launch) in Grafton. Caution: The Grafton Oyster Bar is first come, first serve and do not take reservations. We are allowing 90 minutes, which should be sufficient, to get through the Oyster Bar and downstairs to the boat ramp by 12:30pm. The boat leaves at 1:00pm.
Boat Info:
The Hakuna Matata (means “no worries”) is an all-weather, 53’ foot, 49-passenger Coast Guard licensed tour boat. Seating and cafe tables are on both the upper and lower decks. The first level is fully enclosed and climate controlled with large windows. The upper deck is a huge open-air patio offering 360-degree views of the river, bluffs, islands and historical points of interest along the way. Boat amenities include restrooms and the TIKI BAR that offers a cash bar and light snacks. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please arrive at 12:30pm for boat ride. The boat leaves at 1:00 pm.
