Escapees March/April 2016

A Full Week of Evening Entertainment

Sunday night, Nashville singer/ comedian Jimmy Travis is the fea- tured entertainment. Describing a Jimmy Travis show or presentation is a lot like trying to herd cats! It’s not impossible but definitely takes some doing. He’s funny, creative, spontaneous and energetic, and, since he frequently interacts with the audience, no two shows are ever the same. Simply put, Jimmy Travis is unique. It’s a “not-to-be missed” show.

Photo courtesy of Geeks on Tour.

Escapade RV Education There is a full array of informational, technical, travel and lifestyle offerings on the Escapade seminar sched- ule. You’ll find instruction to determine if you are operating within safe weight limits, guidance on mak- ing the most of your RV travel experience, how to find volunteer and work-camping positions on the road and workshops to help you master your personal electronic devices and computing skills. Both novice and seasoned RVers benefit from the knowledge imparted during the week of Escapade.

Monday night, the fun and entertainment continues with the Marlins. You’ve never heard a group of entertainers quite like these four brothers: Gary, Jace, Rick and Robert. Perform- ing together for more than 25 years, they’ve shared the stage

with such luminaries as Lee Greenwood, the Smothers Brothers and Merv Griffin. The Marlins’ original song, “I Believe in America,” was included in the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City. Their musical repertoire covers the entire spectrum of country, rock, big band, pop, classical, jazz and

Join the Geeks on Tour, Chris and Jim Guld #101167, CM #722, for one of several training sessions to brush up on your computer skills. Learn the nuances of Google Maps, master “The Cloud” or discover new ways to stay in touch with friends, old and new, via blogs and

bluegrass. Marlin performances often include music from artists like Glenn Miller, Willie Nelson, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Lib- erace, Neil Diamond, Sinatra, Elvis and Andrew Lloyd Weber. Wednesday evening is an Escapade favorite, Ham-O-Rama, filled with Escapees talent and guaranteed to keep you enter- tained. Directed by Diane Larrabee #49426, it’s an event that just keeps getting better each year. Even you can try out to be a part of Ham-O-Rama. Thursday night, plan to join your Escapees friends for a final night of fun at the farewell party. Hosted by Brenda and Dave Neil #26978, enjoy lively conversation, fun, dancing, music and vocals by Johnny Goodrum #65732. Of course, there are door prize drawings most evenings, jam sessions, socials, bingo and cards and games. Save a lot of energy for the evenings; you’ll be glad you did.

Facebook. Visit www.GeeksonTour.TV for more informa- tion on Chris and Jim Guld. (Find information on Escapade pre-event workshops with the Geeks on Tour on the Escapade Website.)

Look for well-known author and speak- ers Nick and Terry Russell #56740, on the agenda with his popular “Highway History and Back Road Mystery,” along with other informative Russell presen-

tations on frugal RVing, writing on the road and myriad droves of RVing information imparted by Nick in his own inimitable way. The knowledge shared among Escapees members is priceless, and there is no better time or place to share in the “give and take” of RV expertise than Escapade.

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