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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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• That Beatles thing at SpeakEZ Wednesday February 19, 2020 8pm

  • When
    02/19/2020
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    SpeakEZ Lounge 600 Monroe NW Grand Rapids Michigan
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  One of our favorite bands That Beatles Thing Band plays at the SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday February 19,2020 at 8pm. This band plays all Beatles songs and they do it well. There is a $4 Michigan Draft beer special. There is no cover charge.  

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

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• Triple Mountain Weekend 2/21 - 2/23

  • Start
    02/21/2020
  • End
    02/23/2020
  • Location
    Otsego Ski Club
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   Friday 2/21 - Sunday 2/23 ski Tree Tops, Otsego & Schuss Mountain/Hartwick Pines. Two night lodging at Otsego Resort - ski in/ski out! Pricing does not include lift tickets, meals or transportation.
  

  Trip Flyer with Details:  2020 Triple Mountain Weekend Trip Flyer v2.pdf

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• Searchmont Weekend Trip

  • Start
    02/27/2020
  • End
    03/01/2020
  • Location
    Searchmont, Ontario
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  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:  2020 Searchmont Trip 2020 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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• Cross Country - Aman Park

  • When
    02/29/2020
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    1859 Lake Michigan Drive
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Meet at 1:00 at 1859 Lake Michigan Drive (Aman Park).  It's  two miles west of Standale.  At 3:00 we will meet at Uccello's in Standale for a bite to eat.   Hosted by WMCS.  Contact is Mel at 532-1312.

  See flyer for details on each event:   2020 XC Schedule Nordic Flyer .pdf      

  
  

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• Park and Ride - Caberfae Peaks

  • When
    03/04/2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Caberfae Peaks
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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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:   2019-20 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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• 14-Day Panama Canal Cruise

  • Start
    03/05/2020
  • End
    03/19/2020
  • Registered
    5 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 

  This is not an event run through the Club, but an activity being put together by club members Scott and Barb.

  Details:  Panama Canal Flyer v3.pdf

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

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• TG Friday March 6,2020 at WOODY'S Press Box 5:30pm start

  • When
    03/06/2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Woody's Press Box/Spectrum Lanes 5656 Clyde Park
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  March TG is at Woodys on Friday March 5,2020. We will have a separate room just for us. I will look at it before the TG . The Happy Hour goes until 8pm for the ski club. For faster service there will be a menu for us and being Friday there will be $7.75 Fish & Chips with a coleslaw side. There is a band at 9:30pm but no bowling unless lanes open up which did happen 3 years ago. I will post the band once I know.
  

  Activities/Social director  John Zadvinskis 616- 450-4793

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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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• Park and Ride - Schuss Mountain

  • When
    03/08/2020
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • Location
    Schuss Mountain
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Schuss Mountain Park and Ride. Meet at 131 expressway and Post Road carpool lot at 7:00 am. 

  See flyer for details:   2019-20 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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• Park and Ride - Crystal Mountain

  • When
    03/18/2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Crystal Mountain
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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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:   2019-20 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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• Nubs Nob Bus Trip

  • When
    03/21/2020
  •  
    6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Nubs Nob
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  March bus trip 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. You do not have to be a member to go on the bus.     

  Flyer with trip details:  2020 Nubs Bus flyer.pdf

  
  

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• Petoskey Spring Discount Trip/Nubs Park and Ride

  • Start
    03/27/2020
  • End
    03/29/2020
  • Location
    Petoskey, MI
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  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  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.

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

  Flyer:  2020 Petoskey Spring Discount Trip Flyer.pdf

   

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• Banff Ski Trip March 29 - April 5, 2020

  • Start
    03/29/2020
  • End
    04/05/2020
  • Location
    Banff, Canada
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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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• April Fools Boyne Mountain Trip

  • When
    04/01/2020
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • Location
    Boyne City
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Park and Ride to Boyne Mountain.  Meet at 131 Expressway and Post Road Car pool lot at 6:30.  

  Register so we know you are coming.  Questions to Shirley Nevins at 616-340-8586 or shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

  See Flyer for details:  2019-20 Park and Ride Trip Flyer.pdf

   

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• School Section Lake Camping and Canoe/Kayak Weekend

  • Start
    07/24/2020
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    07/26/2020
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    School Section Lake - 9003 90th Avenue, Mecosta
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  Join us for a weekend of fun camping and paddling July 24-26, 2020. Just one hour north of Grand Rapids!

  Camp reservations open 2/3/2020 at 4:00 pm:  Reserve online through School Section Lake Campground or call 231-832-3246.  Sites 147-167 are near cabins 6 & 7 where breakfasts/bonfires will be. Saturday night potluck dinner at North Shelter.

  Reserve canoe/kayak or transportation for the paddle down the Chippewa at Buckley's Mountainside Canoes or call 989-772-5437 and mention you are with GGRSC.

  If you prefer to just go canoeing/kayaking on Saturday, that is fine also. Optional dinner out Friday night.

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

  Trip leader is Lynne Black lynneblack@tds.net  

  Trip flyer with details (pricing based on 2019):  2020 School Section Lake Camping and Paddle Flyer.pdf  

  Campground Map:  school-section-map.png  

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