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• Crooked River MidWeek

  • Start
    02/19/2019
  • End
    02/21/2019
  • Location
    Alanson, MI
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  Crooked River Midweek Adventure at Crooked River Lodge. This is a nice small group midweek getaway. Ski Wednesday at Nubs Nob and Thursday at Boyne Highlands. 10 rooms have been reserved. Lodging Tuesday and Wednesday (2 queens/room) with breakfast buffet.  Snowshoeing on the lodges 20 acres.

  Nearby Petoskey offers lots to explore for those who may not want to ski.  Also cross country and snow mobile trails close by.

  Flyer:  2019 Crooked River Midweek Trip Flyer.pdf

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• Charley's Crab Urban Hike & Hhour is TUESDAY February 19,2019

  • When
    02/19/2019
  •  
    5:40 PM
  • Location
    Charley's Crab 63 Market Avenue SW
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  This week the Charley's Crab Urban Hike and Happy Hour is on for TUESDAY our regular day. Looks like it will be a fine evening for the walk. It will be cold so dress appropriately.   Free and convenient parking at Charley's Crab with a  good happy hour enhances this hike. Please try to get to Charley's Crab at 5:30 as the goal is to start the hike no later than 5:40 pm so we can walk an hour and get back before 7:00 pm so happy hour is still on at Charley's. If you are running late you can park at Charley's and get a walk in or not and meet up with us at Charley's Crab to eat and drink. 

                                           The contact for Tuesdays urban hike and  happy hour is                                               Darla Ransom (231) 245-5213   

   Non hikers are welcome to join us at Charley's Crab

   Activities/Social Director  John Zadvinskis  (616) 450-4793  

   

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• That Beatles Thing at SpeakEZ Wednesday February 20, 2019

  • When
    02/20/2019
  •  
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    SpeakEZ Lounge 600 Monroe NW Grand Rapids Michigan
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  That Beatles Thing a Beatles tribute band plays at the SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at 8pm. As many of you know this band plays all Beatles songs and they do it well.  The Wednesday drink special is certain 10oz. Michigan drafts are $3.   

  John Zadvinskis 616-450-4793 (call or text).

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• Morzine, France and Lisbon, Portugal

  • Start
    02/22/2019
  • End
    03/05/2019
  • Location
    Morzine & Lisbon
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  Ski Portes du Soleil, the Largest Ski Area in the World! -  Cross border skiing links 12 villages, two-thirds of them in France, the others in Switzerland.  Famous names included:  Les Gets, Chatel, Morzine, Avoriaz and the traditional Swiss resort of Champery.  Morzine is a fine destination for skiers of all levels. The Hotel Les Airelles is a four minute walk to the two lifts serving Portes du Soleil.  Ski storage and equipment rental available at the hotel.  

  After skiing, spend optional three nights in Lisbon, Portugal at the Hotel Mundial.

  Base Package Price - $2,400 (based on double occupancy) includes air from Grand Rapids to Geneva, round trip transfers from Geneva to Morzine, seven nights lodging at the 4-star Hotel Les Airelles, daily breakfast buffet and 4-course dinner.  Optional extension to Lisbon, Portugal $385 includes three nights at the 4-star Hotel Mundial, daily breakfast and round trip transfer to and from the Hotel Mundial and the airport.  

  Prices are tentative and subject to change due to changes in itinerary, currency, fuel surcharges, airport taxes or other fees.
  

  Package does not include: lift tickets, airline baggage fees, trip insurance, ski rentals, or lunch.
  

  To receive a detailed itinerary or answer any questions, contact Ed Kisscorni at Ed@EdKisscorni.com or 616-443-6730

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/18.  

  Down payment of $1,200 due with registration and $1,200 due 9/1/18.  Adjustments, Chicago Air Departure $200 and Lisbon Extension of $385 are due by check 10/1/18.

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

  Trip flyer:  2019 Morzine Lisbon Flyer.pdf

  Chamonix Day Trip flyer:  2019 Chamonix.pdf

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• Steamboat

  • Start
    02/23/2019
  • End
    03/02/2019
  • Location
    Steamboat
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  Ski Steamboat 2019!  

  Package Price - $1,745 (based on double occupancy) includes air from Grand Rapids, round trip ground transportation, seven nights lodging at The Lodge - 3 bedrooms/3 bath condos, complimentary coffee and donuts in the lobby, 5 day lift ticket at Steamboat, social events, free shuttle to skiing and into town, $50 food credit for each lift pass holder. 

  Package does not include: airline baggage fees, trip insurance, ski rentals, or meals.
  

  If you have any questions, contact Lori at lorivug@yahoo.com or 616-566-6273.

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/18.  

  Down payment of $875 due with registration and $870 due 12/15/17.  

  Easiest/preferred payment method is with a credit card (please pay for only one event/person per transaction). 

  Trip flyer:  2019 Steamboat flyer.pdf

  
  

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• Muskegon Winter Sports Complex

  • When
    02/23/2019
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    462 North Scenic Drive, Muskegon
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  Meet at 1:00 pm at 462 North Scenic Drive Muskegon (Muskegon Winter Sports Complex).  Lots of activities offered:  X-C skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, ice skating and ride the luge. Rentals available.  http//www.msports.org. Afterward we will eat at a local place.  

  Hosted by GGRSC.  Register online.

  Activities Director   John Zadvinskis 616-450-4793 (call or text).

  See flyer for details on each event:   2019 XC Schedule Flyer - .pdf

  
  

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• Celebration of the Arts First United Methodist Church Sunday February 24,2019

  • When
    02/24/2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    227 Fulton St E Grand Rapids Michigan 49503
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  Looking for something unique to do Sunday afternoon? This might be it. The First United Methodist Church is hosting a Celebration of the Arts. The highlight is a FREE concert by Diane Penning a fine singer and Paul Langford a pianist. At 3pm Sunday February 24 the will perform a rich, dazzling celebration of American popular music  with beautiful original arrangements. The art gallery hours on Sunday are 10am to 6pm so you can make it an arts Sunday. 

  
  

   Activities/Social Director  John Zadvinskis  (616) 450-4793  

   

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• Park and Ride - Mt. Brighton

  • When
    02/27/2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Mt. Brighton
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  Park and Ride to Mt. Brighten.  Meet at I 96 & E. Beltline carpool lot (North of The Gravity Restaurant) at 9:00 am. 

  See flyer for details:   2018-19 Park and Ride Trip Flyer.pdf

  Please register online so we know to look for you!

  Questions to Shirley at 616-361-8390 home, 616-340-8586 cell, or shirleyjnevins@gmail.com.
  

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• Elton John Tribute at SpeakEZ Wednesday February 27, 2019

  • When
    02/27/2019
  •  
    8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    SpeakEZ Lounge 600 Monroe NW Grand Rapids Michigan
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  Chris Andrus, guitarist & singer along with keyboard player Steve Talaga  pay tribute to Elton John by performing many of his hit songs. They will start playing around 8pm at the SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday February 27, 2019.Last year their performance was the highlight of tribute month.  The Wednesday drink special is certain 10oz. Michigan drafts are $3.  Listen, dance and sing along! 

  John Zadvinskis 616-450-4793 (call or text).

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• Friday March 1,2019 TG at the Casino Club

  • When
    03/01/2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    3260 Salerno Drive N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
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  The Casino Club is our March TG location. It has inexpensive drinks and we can go bowling as well. Catch up with your ski club friends and have a good time!

  
  

  Activities/Social Director John Zadvinskis (616) 450-4793

   

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• Park and Ride - Schuss Mountain

  • When
    03/03/2019
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • Location
    Schuss Mountain
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  Park and Ride at Schuss Mountain.  Meet at 131 expressway and Post Road carpool lot at 7:00 am. 

  See flyer for details:   2018-19 Park and Ride Trip Flyer.pdf

  Please register online so we know to look for you!

  Questions to Shirley at 616-361-8390 home, 616-340-8586 cell, or shirleyjnevins@gmail.com.
  

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• Searchmont Weekend Trip

  • Start
    03/07/2019
  • End
    03/10/2019
  • Location
    Searchmont, Ontario
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  Searchmont Weekend Trip March 7 - 10, 2019  (two or three night lodging options).  Don't forget you need a passport for this trip!
  

  Downhill skiing at Searchmont and excellent x-c skiing and snowshoeing at Stokely Creek and Hiawatha Park.

  15 rooms have been reserved for 30 members at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada (two queen beds in each room).  

  Contact:  Shirley Nevins 616-361-8390 or shirleyjnevins@gmail.com.  

  Trip Flyer:  2019 Searchmont Trip Flyer.pdf

  Easiest and preferred method of payment will be with credit card (please pay for only one event/person per transaction). 

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• Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks

  • When
    03/13/2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Caberfae Peaks
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  Park and Ride is to Caberfae.  Meet at 131 expressway and Post Road carpool lot at 8:00 am. 

  See flyer for details:   2018-19 Park and Ride Trip Flyer.pdf

  Please register online so we know to look for you!

  Questions to Shirley at 616-361-8390 home, 616-340-8586 cell, or shirleyjnevins@gmail.com.
  

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• Nubs Nob Bus Trip

  • When
    03/16/2019
  •  
    6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Nubs Nob
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  FInal bus trip of the year is to one of the club's favorite ski spots - Nubs Nob. Meet at I-96/East Beltline park 'n ride at 5:30 for 6:00 a.m. departure. Continental breakfast and pizza party dinner included. Lunch and lift tickets on your own.  Plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with your ski buds! You do not have to be a member to go on the bus.  Invite your friends!  You can pay online with credit card (easiest) or by sending a check.  

  Flyer:  2019 Nubs Nob Bus Trip Flyer.pdf

  $57 if paid by 2/15, otherwise $62.  Guests $72

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• Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain

  • When
    03/20/2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Crystal Mountain
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  Park and Ride to Crystal Mountain.  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Carpool Lot at 8:00 a.m. 

  Please register online so we know to look for you!

  See flyer for details and future trips:   2018-19 Park and Ride Trip Flyer.pdf

  Questions to Shirley at 616-361-8390 home, 616-340-8586 cell, or shirleyjnevins@gmail.com.
  

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• Ogden, Utah

  • Start
    03/23/2019
  • End
    03/30/2019
  • Location
    Odgen, Utah
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  Ski Snowbasin and Powder Mountain in 2019!  
  

  Package Price - $1,650 (based on double occupancy) includes air from Grand Rapids, round trip ground transportation, seven nights lodging at the Marriot Hotel, hot breakfast buffet, 3 day lift ticket at Snowbasin & 2 day lift ticket at Powder Mountain, social events, transportation to ski areas, $49 senior discount for 65 and older. 

  Package does not include: airline baggage fees, trip insurance, ski rentals, or meals other than breakfast.
  

  If you are interested in being a trip leader or have any questions, contact Lori at lorivug@yahoo.com or 616-566-6273.

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/18.  

  Down payment of $825 due with registration and $825 due 1/18/18.  

  Easiest and preferred method of payment is with credit card (please pay for only one event/person per transaction). 

  Trip flyer:  2019 Ogden.pdf

  
  

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• Petoskey Spring Discount Trip/Nubs Park and Ride

  • Start
    04/05/2019
  • End
    04/07/2019
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI
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   Petoskey Spring Weekend Trip/Park and Ride 4/5 - 4/7.  The Petoskey Chamber of Commerce offers a great deal on spring skiing late in March and early April. We will combine with our Nubs Nob park and ride. 

  Hotels and prices not determined at this time - we will post as soon as available. (last year prices were $126.59/pp for 2 night package and $63.19/pp for 1 night and included lodging, breakfast, tips & taxes, plus lift ticket to Nubs or Boyne Mountain).

  Register so Shirley knows you are coming.  You or your roommate need to call the hotel to secure your room and indicate where you want to ski (most skiing Nubs on Saturday).

  Four options:  park and ride, Friday night stay over, Saturday night stay over or weekend stay over.  Contact is Shirley Nevins shirleyjnevins@gmail.com or 616-361-8390 home or 616-340-8586 cell.

  Flyer:  2019 Petoskey Spring Discount Trip Flyer.pdf

   

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• School Section Lake Camping and Canoe/Kayak Weekend

  • Start
    07/19/2019
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    07/21/2019
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    School Section Lake - 9003 90th Avenue, Mecosta
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  Camping and paddling weekend  July 19-21, 2019. Camp reservations opened 2/1/19:  Reserve online through School Section  Lake Park Campground or call 231-832-3246.  Sites 147-167 are near cabins 6 & 7

  This is a great location for camping the the Chippewa River is a peaceful river.  School Section Lake Park Campground is one hour north of Grand Rapids near Stanwood/ Canadian Lakes.  It is on a beautiful lake for nice swimming and paddling.  They also have a recreation area for baseball, volleyball, and basketball.  We will have the Beach Shelter Saturday night for our potluck and other events will be near Cabins 6 & 7.

  This is always a fun summer weekend. We will camp at School Section Lake and on Saturday take a 3-5 hour canoe/kayak trip down the Chippewa River starting at Buckley's (two options to choose from) followed up with a potluck dinner at the Beach Shelter.  We enjoy bonfires both Friday and Saturday nights, and hang out at the beach on Sunday (and Friday afternoon if you arrive early).  Friday night dinner at a local restaurant is enjoyed by most. 

  If you prefer to just go canoeing/kayaking on Saturday, that is fine also.  

  Registration of $13/members or $15/non-members provides two breakfasts and meat for Saturday night potluck.  

  Ability to register and pay online soon.
  

  Trip leader is Lynne Black lynneblack@tds.net  

  
  

  Trip flyer with details:  2019 School Section Lake Camping and Canoe Outing Flyer.pdf

  Campground Map:  school-section-map.png  

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