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• 2021 Monday Travel Golf -- 9/27/21-- Candlestone Golf Course -- Belding

  • Start
    09/27/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    11/01/2021
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Different Location Each Week

                   Hi to all the GGRSC traveling golfers and friends:   

                GGRSC Golf details for  Monday  September  27, 2021:

  Candlestone Golf Resort is the chosen place for our golf journey this week.
  

  The address is 8100 Storey Rd. Belding 

  Course phone no:  616-794-1580 

  We are heading northeast  of town this week. 

  Directions:  

  Go North on East Beltline Ave. NE ( M - 44)

  Turn Right onto Belding Rd. NE ( M - 44)  15 miles

  Turn left on Storey Rd.  ( M - 91)  0.8 mi.

  Arrive at Storey Rd.  The golf resort is on your right.

  Five  GGRSC tee times are at:    10:18   10:27   10:36   10:45  10:54      

  The ( + 59 )Senior rate is $ 25.00 for 18 holes with a cart.  Cost for 9 holes + cart is $ 18.00.

  The Adult rate is   $ 30.00 for 18 holes with a cart.  Cost for 9 holes + cart is  $20.00.

   Please email   shirleyjnevins@gmail.com or call 616-361-8390 at home or text or call 616-340-8586 on cell to reserve your spot.      

   Please inform Shirley of your intentions to play by Sunday 7:00  so we can make tee time adjustments if needed.

  Let her know how many holes you intend to play.   18 or 9    

      

  Apres Golf -- We will stay at the resort at the Candlestone Inn Water Tower Grille for some food and beverages.

  They have a nice deck overlooking the course. 

  Thanks !

  Shirley 

  See Look Ahead Below:    Monday October 4, 2021:   Golf at Links at Bowen Lakes  

  5 tee times:  10:30  10:40  10:50  11:00  11:10

  More details to come in the next email for this outing.

   

  If you want to be on the special email list for up to date emails, please send Shirley an email request along with your phone number to shirleyjnevins@gmail.com. An email would be sent to your email box each week with the information for golf that week.

  
  

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• urban walk/art prize/social

  • When
    09/28/2021
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    1120 Monroe (City Development office)

  Join group at 5:30 from the City Development office at 1120 Monroe as we venture out for an urban walk mixed with some art prize entries.  What art venues we visit will depend on what the group wants to do and likely we will not remain together as we normally do for our urban hikes.  If you get separated from the group or just want to do your own thing, plan is to meet up at City Flats Hotel downtown at 7:30 for a social time.  

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• After Work Hike - Cascade Peace Park

  • When
    09/30/2021
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    8900 Grand River Dr. SE, Ada, MI
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  This is a 3 mile hike through woods with hills. Afterwards we will meet at Gravel Bottom Brewery in Ada. Meet in the parking lot off Grand River Avenue. There is a small sign and it is on the south side of the road. 

  This hike is also listed on the Grand Rapids Ski Club Meetup and Grand Rapids Hiking & Adventure Group Meetup.

  Contact is  John Carlson  (616) 550-7217

   

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• TGIF - Fall Festival at Wildwood Farms in Alto

  • When
    10/01/2021
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Wildwood Farms, 7970 Snow Ave, Alto

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  October 1 TG will be at Wildwood Farms in Alto.  Featured music is Soul Syndicate. Doors open at 5 and music starts at 7.  Charge is $5 at the gate, bring your own chair, food and beverages are available for purchase.  Open to non-ski club members.

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• Hike North Country Trail near Kent City

  • When
    10/10/2021
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    1096 22 Mile Rd., Kent City, MI 49330
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  This is an out and back hike of 6.4 miles total on relatively level terrain going south to 20 mile and back. Afterwards we have reservations at Stoney Ridge Vineyards & Winery, 2255 Indian Lakes Rd. NW, Kent City, MI 49330 which is a new gem in our area for food and wine tasting with a view over their vineyards. Attendees may chose to hike only or do both.

  This hike is also listed on the Grand Rapids Ski Club Meetup and Grand Rapids Hiking & Adventure Group Meetup.

  Contact is  John Carlson  (616) 550-7217

   

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• Escape Work Early Hike - Crahen Valley Park

  • When
    10/13/2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    4355 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  This will be a 4-5 mile hike through wooded hills and open fields  Afterwards those who chose will meet at the Gravity Taphouse Grille for food and drink.

  This hike is also listed on the Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club Meetup and Grand Rapids Hiking & Adventure Group Meetup.

  Contact is  John Carlson  (616) 550-7217

   

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• Fall Outdoor Chili Cookoff

  • When
    10/16/2021
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Life Adventures Camp - 2315 S Lee Road, Saranac
  • Spaces left
    37
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Join your GGRSC friends Saturday October 16 for our second fall Chili Cookoff.  The event will be outside at Life Adventures Camp in Saranac.  Chili tasting and voting from 3:00-4:30.  5:00 pm winner announced. Chili, snacks, coffee & hot chocolate provided. Feel free to also bring your beverage of choice.

  WE NEED CHILI CHEFS  ---Let us know on your registration if you plan to enter the chili contest!!!

  Propane heater will be available. If it's chilly, wear you ski gear!

  Questions:  Jan Vander Kooy (jvanderkooy@sbcglobal.net)

  Register by 10-8  members free; guests $5 Fall Chili Cook-Off final 2021.pdf

  
  

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• Escape Work Early Hike - Dragon Trail

  • When
    10/20/2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    Operators Village Day Park at Hardy Dam, 36th St., Newago, MI
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  This is an out and back hike on moderate terrain with views of the lake that will be not be more than 5 miles due to an early sunset (6:47 PM). The trail is shared with mountain bikers. Afterwards those who choose may attend a bar/eatery.

  This hike is also listed on the Grand Rapids Ski Club Meetup and Grand Rapids Hiking & Adventure Group Meetup.

  Contact is  John Carlson  (616) 550-7217

   

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• Paddle the Ozarks

  • Start
    10/24/2021
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    10/29/2021
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Shannonondale, Missouri
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Paddle (kayak or canoe) various national scenic rivers in the Ozarks with about 35 others from the south. We will carpool down (about a 10 hour drive) and set up tents/trailers in a campground and chose different rivers to paddle each day. Bring your mask for when we shuttle cars/small bus each day. The rivers are Class 1 and for experienced paddlers only.  Contact John Carlson by October 1 for more details as reservations must be made at the private campground.

  This paddle is also listed on the Greater Grand Rapids Ski Club Meetup and Grand Rapids Hiking & Adventure Group Meetup.

  Contact is  John Carlson  (616) 550-7217

   

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• TGIF - Annual Rush Party

  • When
    11/05/2021
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Boulder Creek Golf Club, 5750 Brewer Ave, Belmont

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  Annual TGIF rush party Friday November 5, 7:00 at Boulder Creek.  Live Band BIG DOGS,  Food provided.    $5 member, $10 guest cover charge.  Information will be available on trips for the ski season.  

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• Telluride, CO

  • Start
    01/15/2022
  • End
    01/22/2022
  • Location
    Telluride
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    0

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  Ski Telluride, CO 1/15 - 1/22!  Price of $1,492 includes air transportation, 7 night stay ski in/ski out at Mountainside Inn, hot tub on scenic river, and social events.  

  Five day lift ticket add on is $582.

  This is an Epic Pass Resort. Epic Pass can be purchased online or through winterskiandsport.com to receive $60 off your lodging for one trip.  Contact Dorothy at dlworst@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/2021 

  Payment may be made with credit card (please pay for only one event/person per transaction). Down payment is $800.

  Trip flyer: 2022 Telluride Flyer.pdf

  
  

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• Ischgl & St. Anton with Krakow extension

  • Start
    01/28/2022
  • End
    02/09/2022
  • Location
    Ischgl, Austria and Krakow, Poland
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Ski Ischgl and St. Anton, Austria with extension to Krakow! - Tentative price of $2,990 includes round trip air from GR,  7 nights in Ischgl (breakfast buffet and 4-course dinner included), day bus trip to St. Anton, and extension to Krakow, Poland for 4 days. Trip without extension tentative price $2,550.  Does NOT include lift tickets (half the price of USA resorts), ski rental or trip insurance.

  Although it is not expected that COVID will still be a problem in the winter of 2022, we have a full COVID refund cancellation clause in the contract should there still be restrictions other than getting a COVID test or being vaccinated.

  Last day to register is October 15, 2021. If you have questions, contact John Carlson at cybertaxi007@gmail.com. 

  REGISTRATION: 41 slots is max

  Ischgl flyer: 2022 ISCHGL TRIP FLYER.pdf

  Krakow flyer: 2022 KRAKOW FLYER.pdf

  St. Anton one day bus trip flyer: 2022 ST ANTON ONE DAY BUS TRIP FLYER.pdf

  
  

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• Park City, UT

  • Start
    03/05/2022
  • End
    03/12/2022
  • Location
    Park City
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  The club will be traveling to Park City, UT 3/5-3/12.  Price is $1,332 which covers air transportation, 7 nights lodging, hot breakfast buffet, shuttles to resorts. Park City and Canyons are Epic Pass Resorts; Deer Valley is Ikon Pass. Lift tickets extra (see flyer).

  Note: no snowboarding at Deer Valley.

  Epic or Ikon Passes can be purchased online or through winterskiandsport.com to receive $60 off your lodging for one trip.  Contact Dorothy at dlworst@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

   

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/2021 

  Payment may be made with credit card (please pay for only one event/person per transaction). Down payment is $750.

  Trip flyer:  2022 Park City Flyer.pdf

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• Banff Ski Trip 4/2-4/9 2022

  • Start
    04/02/2022
  • End
    04/09/2022
  • Location
    Banff, Canada
  • Spaces left
    19

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    Ski Sunshine, Lake Louise, & Norquay (all ikon pass ski areas)
  

  Experience Banff, a picturesque resort town within Banff National Park, which offers many restaurants and boutiques, famous château’s, ice waterfalls, wildlife, beautiful Lake Louise and breathtaking views, as well as three exciting ski areas!

  Price of $1,292 includes: Round trip Airfare, Accommodations - Caribou Lodge- Superior Hotel Room - Double Occupancy, Hotel located in town, walking distance to all restaurants and boutiques, hot breakfast daily, large hot tub and full service spa, ski area bus stop in front of hotel.

  Ground transportation to and from Calgary Airport as well as to all ski areas

  Lift tickets separate - see flyer for details.

  NOTE- passports are REQUIRED for this trip!!  

  Trip Flyer:  2022 Banff Flyer.pdf

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/21

  Payment may be made with credit card (please pay for only one event/person per transaction).  Down payment $700.

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