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• Monday Morning Golf 2019

  • Start
    08/19/2019
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  • End
    10/21/2019
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Different Location Each Week

  
  

  Monday 8/19/19 golf will be at The Links of Bowen Lake  (12990 Bradshaw St NE Gowen MI)  Tee times 10:30, 10:40, 10:50, and 11:00.  All Ages 18+ cart is $ 25.00 and $ 20.00 for 9 holes + cart. Apres Golf will be at the Harvard Bar.   Contact Shirley by 8:00 pm Sunday if interested.

  Check the website as locations change each week.

  Contact Shirley Nevins if you'd like to be part of her golf eblast: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com or 616-340-8586.

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• Tuesday Evening Golf - Saskatoon

  • Start
    08/20/2019
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  • End
    09/10/2019
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    9038 92nd St SE, Alto, MI 49302

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  Tuesday night golf at Saskatoon.  Open to anyone who wants to golf.  Meet between 5:45 and 6:00 by the putting green for 6:00 tee time.   

  Questions to Gene Wolfert at genewolfert@hotmail.com. 

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• FYI Rock,Roar and Pour John Ball Zoo THURSDAY August 22, 2019 6pm-9pm

  • When
    08/22/2019
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    John Ball Zoo 1300 West Fulton Grand Rapids MI 49504
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  I went to the July event and had a fun time! I can't make it to this one but if you are looking for something unique to do this is it.  The Zoo is not just for kids anymore. Rock, Roar and Pour is a 21 and over evening event that lets you experience the Zoo like you never have before. At night, with adult beverages and without any kids. There will be beer, wine and cider for purchase, savory foods from the grill as well as concession options, animal encounters and more. Tickets for the event are $20 online or $20 at the gate. This is a new fun way to go to the Zoo! It runs from 6pm-9pm rain or shine.

  The band will be The What Nots. They play rock music. 

   John Zadvinskis 616-450-4793 (call or text). I will be inside the gate by 6:15pm.

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• After Work Hike - Seidman Park

  • When
    08/22/2019
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    6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    8155 Conservation St. NE, Ada, MI
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  We will do an outer loop of the three loops which is 3 miles and afterwards socialize at the Honey Creek Inn in Cannonsburg. If you want more miles arrive early or continue on more loops. Be sure to go to the parking lot on Conservation Rd., NOT the one on Honey Creek Rd.

  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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• Thornapple River Party and Paddle Saturday August 24,2019

  • When
    08/24/2019
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    1:45 PM
  • Location
    4920 Sequoia Dr SE Grand Rapids MI 49512
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  Time to party and kayak on the Thornapple River. Kayakers please arrive at my house by 1:45pm so by 2pm we are driving to drop off the kayaks at the 84th st dam and bring back as many vehicles as we can to my house. As we paddle downstream we will stop at 68th street to briefly play in the rapids and can take a bathroom break at the park. Paddle time is from 2 to 3 hours. I have kayaks and can procure a few  more from my neighbors if needed. Let me know. Bring your vest or flotation device, a towel and a change of clothes if needed.

  Non Paddlers can show up anytime from 5:30 on. Please bring a dish to pass. I will provide bottled water, wine and honey whiskey. When the paddlers get back we will eat, drink and perhaps take a pontoon cruise. 

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

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• North Country Trail: Yankee Springs Segment

  • When
    09/07/2019
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    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    3993-3301 S. Yankee Spring Rd., Middleville, MI
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  This is a 13 mile round trip beginning at the small parking lot east of Yankee Spring Road. The gravel driveway to the small lot is just south of the Norris Rd. and S. Yankee Spring Rd. intersection. Look for my beige XC60 Volvo. We will go north then come back on the same trail to our cars. Bring water, lunch, snacks as needed. Afterwards we will socialize at the Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro.

  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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• Mackinaw Island Bike Trip

  • Start
    09/08/2019
  • End
    09/10/2019
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Join Scott Arndt and John Zadvinskis for a 3-Day trip up north to Mackinaw.   Stay in Mackinaw City at the Best Western ($79/night or $109/night lakeside) complete with breakfast buffet, pool, hot tub, and close to ferry line.

  Dinner/dancing Sunday night at Dixie Station and dinner Monday night at Nonna Lisa's Italian Ristorante.  Monday ferry over to the Island with adventure or leisure biking options at 11:15 am (or do whatever you want!).

  Any questions: Scott at sa.442@hotmail.com

  Details:  2019 Mackinaw trip info v2.pdf

   

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• Keystone Ski Trip January 11 - 18, 2020

  • Start
    01/11/2020
  • End
    01/18/2020
  • Location
    Keystone Colorado
  • Spaces left
    30

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  This is one of our club favorites.  This Trip includes 7 nights lodging in condos close to the Keystone Village, 5 day ski lift tickets (Two days can be used at nearby Breckenridge (with included shuttle), Vail or Beaver Creek, round trip airfare, round trip ground transfers, Social gatherings and more.  This is an EPIC Pass property.  IF you have an EPIC Pass, please contact Lori Vugteveen to adjust your invoice.  See the flyer for more information!!

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/19.  

  Down payment of $730 due with registration and balance due 12/1/19.  

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

  Trip Flyer:  Keystone 2020 flyer.pdf

  
  

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• Crooked River Weekend 2020

  • Start
    01/24/2020
  • End
    01/26/2020
  • Location
    Alanson, MI
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  HOLD THE DATE: Crooked River 2020 will be the last weekend in January. This is a favorite event for the club!   

  Nearby cross country trails or skiing/boarding at Nubs. Small group lessons (pay Nubs) will be available.  We will be getting discounted lift tickets also.  

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

  Trip Flyer:  coming later

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• Boyne Highlands Overnight Park and Ride

  • Start
    02/07/2020
  • End
    02/09/2020
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI
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  HOLD THE DATE: This is a great chance to take a friend or family member(s) along to introduce them to GRSC fun times.  All financials will be on your own vs. through the club.  

  Two options:  Friday night stay over or weekend stay over.  

  Trip Flyer:  coming later

   

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• Grindelwald, Switzerland w/Optional Extension to Spain

  • Start
    02/14/2020
  • End
    02/26/2020
  • Location
    Grindelwald & Costa Del Sol
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  Ski Grindelwald Switzerland! - Grindelwald has its own ski area that is reached by Gondola from the village.  Most of the skiing is easy intermediate, but there is a long black run from the top that follows the line of the gondola to the resort for a challenge. The main ski area is Kleine Scheidegg. Grindelwald shares these slopes with Wengen and a train runs from the base station at Grund up the mountain and over the shoulder to Wengen on the far side. Staying at The Derby Hotel.  

  After skiing, spend optional four nights in Costa Del Sol, Spain at the Don Pablo Hotel. This area is similar to southern California in scenery, climate and geography. Tons of options for the stay here.

  Base Package Price - $2,300 (based on double occupancy) includes air from Chicago to Zurich and Zurich to Grand Rapids, bus to Chicago, round trip bus transfers to/from Grindelwald, seven nights lodging at The Derby Hotel, daily breakfast buffet and dinner.  Optional extension to Costa Del Sol, Spain $675 includes air from Zurich to Malaga to Lisbon and Lisbon to Grand Rapids, four nights at the Don Pablo Hotel, daily breakfast and round trip transfer to and from the hotel.  

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

  Packages do not include: lift tickets, airline baggage fees, trip insurance, ski rentals, day excursions in Spain, or lunches.

  To receive a detailed itinerary or answer any questions, contact John Carlson at cybertaxi007@gmail.com or 616-550-7217

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/19.  

  Down payment of $1,200 for base trip or $1,500 for base trip and extension due with registration and balance due 10/1/19.  If you cancel by 11/1/19, full refund less $100 fee.  After 11/1/19, subject to $100 fee plus any unrecoverable fees/payments made for the trip.

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

  Trip flyer:  2020 Grindelwald Costa Del Sol Flyer.pdf

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• Searchmont Weekend Trip

  • Start
    02/27/2020
  • End
    03/01/2020
  • Location
    Searchmont, Ontario
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  HOLD THE DATE: Searchmont Weekend Trip February 27 - March 1, 2020  (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.

    
  

  Trip Flyer:  coming later

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

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• 14-Day Panama Canal Cruise

  • Start
    03/05/2020
  • End
    03/19/2020
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Join Scott Arndt and Barb Foster for a 14-Day Panama Canal Cruise sailing from Miami, FL on Monday 3/5/20 and arriving in San Francisco, CA 3/19/20.  Seven ports of call including the Panama Canal Transit.  Everyone books their own air and cabins. 

  Inside Cabin: $1,1518/pp (lower if a previous Carnival customer)

  Ocean View Cabin: $1,569/pp 

  Balcony Cabin $1,954/pp 

  Details:  Panama Canal Flyer v3.pdf

   Contact:  Jennifer Walters, Cruise & Travel Experts  616-846-3050

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• Salt Lake City, Utah March 7 -14, 2020

  • Start
    03/07/2020
  • End
    03/14/2020
  • Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
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  Get ready for that beautiful Utah powder!!!!  This Trip includes 7 nights lodging in the Crystal Inn located in Murray that provides a balanced commute to Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons.  Also included: 5 day ski lift tickets (valid at Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude), round trip airfare, round trip ground transfers, Social gatherings and more.  All of these ski areas are IKON Pass properties.  If you have an IKON Pass, please contact Lori Vugteveen to adjust your invoice.  See the flyer for more information!!

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/19.  

  Down payment of $825 due with registration and balance due 2/1/20.  

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

  
  

  Trip flyer:  Utah 2020 flyer.pdf

  
  

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• Nubs Nob Bus Trip

  • When
    03/21/2020
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    6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Nubs Nob
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  HOLD THE DATE:  Bus trip 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. 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:  flyer coming

  
  

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• Petoskey Spring Discount Trip/Nubs Park and Ride

  • Start
    03/27/2020
  • End
    03/29/2020
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI
  • Spaces left
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  HOLD THE DATE:  Petoskey Spring Weekend Trip/Park and Ride March 27 - 29. 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. 

  Four options:  park and ride, Friday night stay over, Saturday night stay over or weekend stay over.  

  Flyer:  coming later

   

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• Banff Ski Trip March 29 - April 5, 2020

  • Start
    03/29/2020
  • End
    04/05/2020
  • Location
    Banff, Canada
  • Spaces left
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  Ski Canada!  Our last ski trip will be to Banff, Alberta, Canada.

                                            $ 1,725 (seniors $1,675)

                            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 includes:

  Accommodations - Caribou Lodge- Superior Hotel Room - Double Occupancy

        Hotel located in town, walking distance to all restaurants and boutiques

        Includes full 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

  5 day lift ($293 less non-skier or ikon pass holder) $50 less seniors (65 plus)

  Delta Air round trip GR to Calgary (no air is less $660)

  Social gatherings

  NOTE! This trip is currently planned Sunday to Sunday- subject to change to Saturday to Saturday (March 28-April 4) if we can obtain better air pricing and enough seats!

  ALSO NOTE- passports are REQUIRED for this trip!!  

  Trip Flyer:  Banff 2020 flyer.pdf

  REGISTRATION:  Open 7/1/19.  

  Down payment of $862.50 ($837.50 senior) due with registration.  

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

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