Uzarski Casino Bus Trip

12/11/2023

Good morning All! Thank you again for another amazing year! I don't think on mentioned on the bus yesterday, but I wanted to make sure to give a special thank you to everyone who took the time to make cookies for yesterday! They were delicious! 😋

Please leave in the comments here all your thoughts, feedback, suggestions, observations, improvements, ect. So I can continue to cater this trip to make it evenbetter! Thank you in advance! 😊

10/11/2023

A special note from Four Winds:

Just a reminder for tomorrow's trip and it being Veterans Day if you have any vets coming with you Four Winds offers a veterans card with perks everyday and even better ones on Veterans, Memorial and Patriots day. Please remind any vets to bring proof of military service. Hope you have a great day and bring home some big winners!

09/11/2023

Only one day left and it's craft time!!! Get excited!!! 😁😁😁

04/11/2023

Only one week left! ...and while I'm thinking of it, a few reminders.

Most importantly, the bus will be arriving at Jenison Meijer at 8:30 and departing at 9am. If you plan on grabbing coffee at either the Biggby in the parking lot, or the Starbucks in Meijer, please arrive early. If you are one that usually arrives "right on time", you know who you are, please arrive early. If you want a seat in the front, or the back, or the middle by the beer, ....well, you know.

Another thing I want to make sure everyone is aware of is that Firekeepers is doing the non-perishable food drive again. If you bring in 5 or more items you'll receive an additional $10 in free slot play.

Lastly, t-shirts and Jackets are in! If you would like yours prior to the day of the event, they will be available for pickup at my house Wednesday 11/8 from 5-8pm.

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend, and and great last week of anticipation! See you Saturday! 😄

02/11/2023

B, double e, double r, u, n.... Beer run! 😄

Only 8 more days!! Get excited! 🥳🎉🥳

29/09/2023

❗️Just a friendly reminder!❗️

There is only 1 week left to purchase your gambling packages for this years trip!!! 🎫🎟🎰🎲

I met with our t-shirt vendor yesterday to discuss designs for this years trip. A few requests I've heard are that you would like to see the year of the trip in the design, and you would like an option to purchase the jacket aswell. I'm happy to accommodate both of these requests! 😊

If you are interested in a jacket, they are $40 and they will incorporate the same design as this years shirt. (Pictured is last years coat) These are light weight, with pockets, and perfect for the chilly casino floors. If you are interested I will need to know by next Friday. The same deadline as the gambling packages, so I can get our order placed in time. ⏰️

Below is the list of those who I have gambling packages for thus far.

I'm getting pumped! I hope you are too! 🥳😄🥳

Starter kit:
- Kathy Bockheim

High Roller Package:
- Kathy Bockheim
- Dan Uzarski
- Kathy Uzarski
- Debby Van Dam
- Mark Farran
- Lori Farran
- Mitch Farran
- Nadine Farran
- Rhonda DeBruine
- Carl Marsh
- Roberta Sniatecki
- Kathy Northuis
- Steve Northuis
- Ed Steffens
- Cindy Tolhurst
- Brian Dubbink
- Sue Dubbink
- Teresa Sobie
- Sue Uzarski
- Rhonda Kuypers
- Tracy Wolf
- Mike Wolf

20/09/2023

DON'T FORGET!!!

Today is our 3rd ticket drop! 🎟

Today we will be at Sobie Meats from 5-6pm with another chance for you to aquire some extra chances to win on this years trip! In addition to these extra chances, Sobie Meats is going to take 10% off your entire purchase today!!! That's a deal you can't pass up! I hope to see you all down there. Come find me for your coupons. I'll be chowing down on meat sticks in the parking lot out front! 😄😋🥩🥓

18/09/2023

IMPORTANT REMINDER❗️❗️❗️

Today is our second ticket drop! Todays chance to win extra tickets for the bus is at Cedar Springs Brewing Company, from 5-6pm. Please let me know if you would like to join us for a bite to eat, or just a quick beer, and we'll reserve you a spot at the table.🍺🥨😋

As always, I've been conjuring up a way to add a litte fun to the experience, so bring your game face, and invite Lady Luck to join you because we're dusting off and old classic that I know everybody enjoys!!! 😄😄😄

(Just an FYI, I have been advised that there is construction on Main Street. You will need to come in on 2nd. 👷‍♂️🚧)

09/09/2023

🎉🥳 Ticket Drops!!! 🥳🎉

With charter bus and alcohol prices on the rise, next years seats will most likely see a price increase.😒 In an attempt to help combat these rising prices, this year we will have an additional raffle solely dedicated to giving away FREE BUS PASSES for next years trip!!! 🥳😄🎟😄🥳 Tickets for that raffle are available in the gaming packages (see yesterday's post) as well as at our ticket drop locations. This years Ticket Drops will be at the following locations and times, with the first one this Monday at Firekeepers Casino! Make sure to mark your calendars, make dinners plans, and swing by to grab your extra chances to win on this years trip!✊️😄🖐

9/11 Firekeepers Casino 5-6pm 🎰🎲
9/18 Cedar Springs Brewing 5-6pm 🍻🍺
9/20 Sobie Meats 5-6pm, plus 10% off in store purchases!🥓🥩
9/25 Four Winds 5-6pm 🎰🎲

08/09/2023

🎉🎉 Good afternoon my beautiful people!!! I hope everyone had an amazing week! I am getting super excited for this years epic adventure!!! 😄🎉🎉

I have been getting a lot of questions inquiring about this years gaming packages, and when they will be available. Well, today is the day!!!😄 With a few tweaks to last years successful games, and of course a brand new way to win in the notorious Driver Appreciation Raffle, I think I have a stellar lineup for this years voyage. 🎉🃏🎫

Along with these games, I am again offering the opportunity to buy commemorative, custom designed, Birthday Bash T-shirts. 👕 This years t-shirts will feature a full color design, the new Birthday Bash logo, and the option to choose a women's cut v-neck, or classic style shirt. 🖖 Depending on the package you choose, the t-shirts can be purchased independently, or at discounted rates if combined with presale gaming packages. 🎮🎴🎲

In addition to new games, new packages, and new t-shirts, this year I will be introducing "Ticket Drops"! 🎫 🎫 🎫 These "Ticket Drops" will allow the opportunity for you to collect extra chances to win at some of your favorite games on this years trip. 😏😁😊 (Be on the lookout for time & locations posting soon)

This years presale packages are as flows:
(Please have payment, and t-shirt size and style in no later than October 6th. Thank you!)

Shirt only - $15 👕

Starter kit - $40 ($10 savings w/ shirt)
~ Entry into the Early Bird Raffle(presale exclusive) 🎫
~ 6 tickets to the Driver Appreciation Raffle 🎟
~ A Casino Bus Bingo card 🃏
* Option to add a shirt for $10. 👕

Gamer Package - $60 ($20 savings w/ shirt)
~ Entry into the Early Bird Raffle(presale exclusive) 🎫
~ 6 tickets to the Driver Appreciation Raffle 🎟
~ A Casino Bus Bingo card 🃏
~ A Free Ride Raffle ticket 💶
* Option to add a shirt for $5. 👕

High Roller Package - $100 ($40 savings)
~ Entry into the Early Bird Raffle(presale exclusive) 🎫
~ 20 tickets to the Driver Appreciation Raffle 🎟
~ A Casino Bus Bingo card 🃏
~ A Free Ride Raffle ticket 💶
~ Entry into the High Roller Raffle 💰
~ A 8th Annual Birthday Bash T-shirt 👕

25/08/2023

Just a friendly reminder, there is only one week left to resecure your seats from last year before they go up for grabs! I have received payments from the following people for this years trip. If your name is not on this list, and you would like to go on the bus again this year please send your payment in ASAP! ⏳️⏰️

1. Kathy Bockheim
2. Brian Bockheim
3. Roberta Sniatecki
4. RaenAnne Bodbyl
5. Jennifer King
6. Paula Newton
7. Dan Uzarski
8. Kathy Uzarski
9. Linda Boruta
10. Mike Boruta
11. Teresa Sobie
12. Dan Hankinson
13. Lisa Hankinson
14. Rhonda Kuypers
15. Mitchell Farran
16. Nadine Farran
17. Ann Uzarski
18. Mary Jordan
19. Deborah Van Dam
20. Joseph Tomasunas
21. Brenda Jaszczyszyn
22. John Jaszczyszyn
23. Kathy Northuis
24. Steve Northuis
25. Marc Farran
26. Lori Farran
27. Michelle Steele
28. Mary Uzarski
29. Holly Wolniakowski
30. Rob Wolniakowski
31. Karen Wila
32. Brian Dubbink
33. Sue Dubbink
34. Carl Marsh
35. Michael Wolf
36. Tracy Wolf
37. Steve Detmers
38. Terri Detmers
39. Sue Wright
40. Judy Dochad
41. Deb Holland
42. Mark Holland Sr.
43. Mark Holland Jr.
44. Sue Uzarski
45. Monica Kaminski
46. Betsy Klocko
47. Rhonda DeBruine

01/08/2023

It's that time of year again! Dust off your metal detectors, look under your couch cushions, and count up your loose change! We're going to the casino!!! 🎉😄🎰😄🎉

Even with a huge increase in bus cost again this year, we have decided to maintain a seat cost of $65. So if you went last year and had, well..... an OK time. 😉 This is your opportunity to resecure your seat, and do it all over again! 😄

You will once again be chauffeured on a luxury voyage to Firekeepers and Four Winds casinos, while enjoying the delightful shenanigans of your lovely host! While aboard, you will receive complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments, a wide assortment of entertaining games, and of course the chance at thousands of dollars in cash and prizes!! 💸🎁

Please have payment sent in no later than September 1st. Thank you all for your continued interest! I can't wait to get this party started!!! 🔥😄🎉😄🎉😄🔥

PM me if you need payment destination details.

09/06/2023

Mark your calendars for this yours festivities because we're officially booked!!! 😄🎉

27/12/2022

Incase you weren't one of the lucky bidders to win a cheesecake during this years auction, here's a peak at these amazing treats! Thanks you Brenda Jaszczyszyn for your delicious donation! 😋🎂

13/11/2022

🎉🥳 Thank you everyone for another amazing year! Please comment or PM me with your favorite games, prizes ,ect. from this years events. As well as what you would like to see changed for next year. If you took any photos from this years trip that you are willing to share please post those in the comments as well. THANK YOU so much for joining us!!! I hope to see you all again next year! 🥳

12/11/2022

Good morning everyone! Today is the day! I had one last minute thought. If you have a phone with a battery that doesn't last throughout the day bring your charger. Most slot machines now have a USB charging port built in. See you soon! 😄🥳🎉💸🍸🧉

11/11/2022

07/11/2022

We are finally on the home stretch!!! 😄😄😄 Here are a few last minute details, guidelines, suggestions, ect. 📝

The bus will be departing from the Jenison Meijer near Fazoli’s at 9am. Please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45. There is a Starbucks located in the Meijer, and a Biggby just across the packing lot, if you would like coffee in the morning. If so, please allow time for that. ⌚️🕛☕️

Please bring a pen, highlighter, or other writing utensil to mark your Bingo card. We will be playing these cards more the once so multiple colors may be desirable. 🖊✍️

If you plan on bringing any of your own drinks, in addition to what is being provided on the bus, please remember there is No Glass Allowed. 🚫🍷 Additionally, if you plan on having mixed drinks, please bring a sip lid or straw lidded cup for those. 🥤

🎉🎉...and last, but definitely not least, a HUGE THANK YOU to Teresa Sobie, Marc Farran, and Brenda Jaszczyszyn for their prize donations for this years festivities!!!! 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏📣📣

02/11/2022

ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT! The trip is coming up quick, and we've got some exciting announcements!📣

The T-shirts are in and they look great! If you'd like to pick yours up prior to the trip, let me know, and we can try to coordinate something. 👕

A new way to win cash and prizes in our Driver Appreciation Raffle is in the works, with roots of a classic T.V. favorite. Can you guess what it is? 📺
..And last but not least, thank you Jennifer King for bringing to my attention that Firekeepers is doing a food drive while we're there. Bring 5 or more non-perishable food items on the trip to recieve an additional $10 in Red Hot Credits at Firekeepers! 💸💰

We are getting excited!!!! See you soon! 😄😄😄

14/10/2022

I hope ya'll is gettin' thirsty!!! 🧉🍻🥂🍸 I'm doing my best to stay in budget and please everybody! 🙏 We'll have beers, seltzers, ciders, Jack, Jim, and juice! 😋 The t-shirt designs are coming along nicely, and I'm starting to stock up on some unique prizes that I think you'll really enjoy! 😁

And remember... Only 2 more days to snag your discounted gambling packages! 🎉💰💸🥳 I will be putting in t-shirt orders Monday morning, and I'm still up in the air on a color scheme for this year. My thoughts are red and white, or black and gold? 🤔 Cast your vote!

01/10/2022

Good morning you party animals! I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful day! I don't see a cloud in the sky. 🌞

There are only 2 weeks left to snag your discounted gambling packages. Make sure to get those checks in the to secure your chance at thousands of dollars in cash prizes! 💸💰

Here is the current manifest with the packages that have I have received payment for thus far:

Brenda Jaszczyszyn 🎉(High Roller Package)
John Jaszczyszyn 🎉(High Roller Package)
Kathy Bockheim 🎉(High Roller Package)
Brian Bockheim 🎉(High Roller Package)
Dan Uzarski 🎉(High Roller Package)
Kathleen Uzarski 🎉(High Roller Package)
Jessica Stoykovich 🎉(High Roller Package)
Michael Stoykovich 🎉(High Roller Package)
Mary Uzarski 🎉(High Roller Package)
Marc Farran 🎉(High Roller Package)
Lori Farran 🎉(High Roller Package)
Karen Wila
Michelle Steele 🎉(High Roller Package)
Dan Hankinson 🎉(High Roller Package)
Lisa Hankinson 🎉(High Roller Package)
Rhonda Kuypers
Mitchell Farran 🎉(High Roller Package)
Nadine Farran 🎉(High Roller Package)
Ann Uzarski
Mary Jordan 🎉(High Roller Package)
Roberta Sniatecki 🎉(High Roller Package)
RaenAnne Bodbyl
Brian Dubbink 🎉(High Roller Package)
Sue Dubbink 🎉(High Roller Package)
Kathy Northuis 🎉(High Roller Package)
Steve Northuis 🎉(High Roller Package)
Michael Wolf 🎉(High Roller Package)
Tracy Wolf 🎉(High Roller Package)
Rhonda DeBruine 🎉(High Roller Package)
Judy Sobie
Teresa Sobie 🎉(High Roller Package)
Sue Uzarski
Betsy Klocko
Monica Kaminski
Deborah Van Dam
Kathy Fehsenfeld
Judy Dochad
Sue Wright
Jennifer King
Paula Newton
Jordan Joslyn
Anna Shushtari
Deb Holland 🎉(High Roller Package)
Mark Holland
Mark Holland Jr.
Joseph Tomasunas 🎉(High Roller Package)
Carl Marsh 👕(Shirt)
Gail Marsh
Rob Wolniakowski 🎫(Starter kit)
Holly Wolniakowski 🎫(Starter kit)

17/09/2022

I hope everyone is having an amazing weekend! I have been working hard to come up with an amazing set of new, and unique activities to entertain you during this years voyage. I think I've settled on a great variety of games to please everyone. 🎰🎲🃏🎫

Along with these games, for the first time ever, I am also offering commemorative, custom designed, 7th Annual Birthday Bash T-shirts.👕 Depending on your level of commitment, the t-shirts can be purchased independently, or at discounted rates if combined with presale gaming packages.

This years presale packages are available until October 16th, and are as flows:

Shirt only - $15 👕

Starter kit - $25 ($10 savings w/ shirt)
- Entry into the Early Bird Raffle(presale exclusive) 🎫
- 6 tickets to the Driver Appreciation Raffle 🎟
* Option to add a shirt for $10. 👕

Gamer Package - $40 ($20 savings w/ shirt)
- Entry into the Early Bird Raffle(presale exclusive) 🎫
- 6 tickets to the Driver Appreciation Raffle 🎟
- A Casino Bus Bingo card 🃏
- A Super 7's lottery ticket 🎰
* Option to add a shirt for $5. 👕

High Roller Package - $80 ($40 savings)
- Entry into the Early Bird Raffle(presale exclusive) 🎫
- 20 tickets to the Driver Appreciation Raffle 🎟
- A Casino Bus Bingo card 🃏
- A Super 7's lottery ticket 🎰
- Entry into the High Roller Raffle 💰
- A 7th Annual Birthday Bash T-shirt 👕

12/09/2022

With the lack of response I got for a t-shirt design, I want to make sure there is enough interest before I order them. It's a minimum of 25 to order, so atleast half of the bus would actually have to want one in order for this to happen. Please give me a quick yay or nay, so I can decide whether to nix this or not. Thank you! 😊

02/09/2022

Happy Friday everyone!🎉 As the seats on the bus fill up my attention shifts to this years shirt design. I want your input, preference, and ideas on what what this years design could be. Keep in mind the casino party theme, and that this is our 7th year. Post your napkin sketches, t-shirt color preferences, or random thoughts. Please "like" comments or photos that you would also enjoy. I can't wait to see what you come up with! 😄

Thanks in advance for all your help!

🎲🎰💰💸🍸🥂🧉🚌🥳

30/07/2022

It's that time of year again to resecure your seats! 🥳 We again expect this to be the best year ever! With names already filling the waiting list, we need to know who's able to make it this year. 🤔

As expected, the high gas prices have taken a toll on the rental cost of the bus. This years seats are $65ea. This again includes transportation to and from Firekeepers and Four Winds casinos🚌, food vouchers and free slot play at both casinos( a $50 value)🎰, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages provided on the bus🍸🧉, games with cash and prise giveaways💸💰, and of course yours truly MCing along the way! 🥂🎉

For the lucky 10 of you holding a bus pass this will be a free ride!! 😄 However, I still need you to confirm your participation in this years event.

Please have money and RSVPs, accompanied by drink requests, in by September 5th. If you know anyone else from last year's trip that is not on Facebook, please reach out to them aswell. Thank you!

P.s. Start thinking of your favorite game from years past that we need to play again. 🎲🎯

14/07/2022

Make sure to mark your calendars!!! 2022 plans are underway! 🤔🧐😊