La Chocolate Cruise for Chocolate and Wine

"A Chocolate Cruise in France !"
ELISABETH, a French canal barge which charters for private parties of six guests, will offer a special “Chocolate and Wine” cruise in spring. Six-night cruises on the Burgundy Canal between Pouillenay and Tanlay begin Saturday, and run through the following Friday in both Spring and Fall, 2009. The canal is a two hour drive south of Paris. Owner-operator Peter and Sheena Jenner (British ex-pats who have lived in Burgundy for twenty years) will offer chocolate and wine tastings, on-board cooking demonstrations, chocolate desserts galore – and even lunch in the enchanting village of Flavigny where the film “Chocolat” was filmed. Regularly – scheduled excursions to romantic chateaux, a medieval Abbeye, and a Roman battlefield round out the program. The Burgundy Canal winds through villages, forests and fields. Walking and bicycling are available every day. The newly- renovated, 100-foot long ELISABETH carries up to six guests in comfort and style. Each of the three cabins has a private bath. Guests can choose to relax on deck, in the covered wheelhouse or in the downstairs salon. All meals are cooked on board by a dedicated chef. Call our office for the whole-boat charter prices which include chauffeured transfer to/from Paris; all meals; wine with meals; open bar; all excursions; all special “Chocolate and Wine” programs, and use of ship’s facilities such as bicycles.
GO TO: http://www.bargeladycruises.com/
Find ELISABETH in the Master Barge List. Or call (800) 880 - 0071 for a color brochure.

Barge Lady Charities Support Diabetes and Cancer Research

The Barge Lady Charitable Giving Program
We've supported the cause of medical research for many years. Now we are donating to three exemplary organizations in honor of Barge Lady guests. These three medical conditions - Diabetes, Brain Cancer, and Breast Cancer, impact so many people including our own families and employees. We are proud to support:

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF is the largest private funder of diabetes research worldwide. It's mission is to research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of Type 1 diabetes. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with Type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than 1 Billion dollars to cutting edge research worldwide. The Barge Lady's 28 year old daughter has been insulin-dependent for 15 years (and fortunately is doing well), but Ellen believes in fighting back and has been very active in the Illinois chapter of JDRF. We thank John Senior of Canal and Company and Pete and Sheena Jenner for each donating a barge cruise. Three thousand guests attended Gala and an estimated 2.7 million dollars was raised. For more on diabetes research, Go to: http://www.jdrf.org/

American Brain Tumor Association
The ABTA was founded in 1973 by two Chicago-area mothers who had lost children to brain tumors. It's goals are to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. Fellowships, grants, medical student programs, epidemiology research and cutting edge research is supported by the ABTA. We will donate in honor of Barge Lady guests to the 3rd annual Brain Tumor Path to Progress Walk/Run - held in Chicago April 26, 2008 - and we also participated in the event. This is a cause dear to our hearts Go to: http://www.abta.org/ There is also an extensive education and support program.

Sunstone Cancer Support Centers
We became aware of the Sunstone Cancer Support Centers in Tuscon, Arizona through the involvement of a family member. She said; "When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was referred to Sunstone by my oncologist to help navigate the unfamiliar world of cancer. Sunstone offers weekend retreats for patients, survivors, caregivers, family and friends - as well as therapies and exercise classes. One pays what one can afford." We donated in honor of Barge Lady guests to the Celebration of Life Event on April 21, 2007. For more information go to: http://www.sunstonehealing.org/