Bringing Christmas trees to children of disadvantaged families.

The Executive Committee of Chicago’s Christmas Ship cordially invites you to attend a
Special Chicago River Cruise, aboard the CHICAGO'S FIRST LADY
Sunday June 28, 2009 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Boarding at 4:30

Join us as we travel down the Chicago River to view the area where Captain Herman Schuenemann docked his famed Schooner Rouse Simmons – the “Christmas tree ship”. En route we will be treated to a presentation describing what the area was like during that period and the impact of the ship andthe Schuenemann family. We will continue on to cruise the river and Lake Michigan.

Complimentary light food and beverages will be served with a cash bar.
Boarding will be from the Riverside Gardens along the new Riverwalk at Michigan Avenue and
Wacker Drive (southeast corner of Michigan Avenue bridge). Go to www.cruisechicago.com and click on “Location” for directions and special parking rates at 111 E. Wacker

• $60.00 per person,
• $30.00 children under 12,
• Reservations are limited.
• Casual Attire

Since Christmas 2000 Chicago’s Christmas Ship has given thousands of Christmas trees to
children of disadvantaged families. Proceeds to benefit Chicago’s Christmas Ship tree recipients.
www.christmasship.org

Questions, call CAPT Bill Glynn 312-288-0500.

Contributed by George Prescott