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• Tuesday Evening Golf - Saskatoon

  • Start
    06/18/2019
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  • End
    07/30/2019
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  • Schedule
    7 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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• After Work Hike - North Country Trail near Lowell

  • When
    06/20/2019
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North dead end of N. Washington St. in Lowell
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  This is a 5.85 mile linear hike through woods, mostly on dirt pathway, but some on dirt road, with rolling hills and two views of the Flat River (one low, one high). We will begin hiking from the Frisbee Golf parking lot off of McPherson St. near the river in Fallasburg Park at 6:15 PM and end up at the Boy Scout Park where we will spot our cars earlier at 6:00 PM. If you cannot arrive at the Boy Scout Park by 6 PM, then go directly to the parking lot off McPherson St. in Fallasburg Park. For those interested we will meet at the New Union Brewery in Lowell to socialize afterwards.

  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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• Monday Morning Golf 2019

  • Start
    06/24/2019
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  • End
    10/21/2019
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Different Location Each Week

  
  

  Monday 6/17 golf will be at Indian Trails Golf Course (near corner of 28th and Kalamazoo) .  Tee times 10:12, 10:20, 10:28 and 10:36.  Senior price $29 for 18 holes with a cart and 9 holes $19.  Adult prices $31 for 18 and $19.50 for 9. Lunch and beverages at Buffalo Wild Wings after golf for those who can make it.  Contact Dennis Post by 6:00 pm on Sunday if you plan on attending: mrdpost@sbcglobal.net or 616-881-9788 cell.

  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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• Save the Date-July TG Jack's in Spring Lake FRIDAY July 12,2019

  • When
    07/12/2019
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    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    940 W. Savidge Street Holiday Inn Spring Lake, MI 49456
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Jacks (Holiday Inn) in Spring Lake is always a summer time favorite!   The whole hotel is being remodeled including the outside area. The work is ongoing but it should be good to go by the TG. Details to follow.

  Any questions activities/social director  John at 616-450-4793.

    

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• Hike Hoffmaster State Park

  • When
    07/13/2019
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    6585 Lake Harbor Rd., Muskegon, MI
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  This is a 4 to 7 mile hike depending if you want to do only the Dune and Homestead Trail or add the Nordic Trails. Water and layers are recommended, snack optional. Afterwards an option is to drive into downtown Muskegon to go to the Pigeon Hill Brewery or Unruly Brewery to socialize. Some may instead want to bring a picnic lunch and swimsuit to swim at the Hoffmaster State Park beach afterwards. We will meet in the parking lot by the Gillette Visitor Center or inside looking at the displays if you arrive early.

  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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• School Section Lake Camping and Canoe/Kayak Weekend

  • Start
    07/19/2019
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    3:00 PM
  • End
    07/21/2019
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    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 Blue Lake Tavern 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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• Mackinaw Island Bike Trip

  • Start
    09/08/2019
  • End
    09/10/2019
  • Registered
    3 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
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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), round trip airfare, round trip ground transfers, Social gatherings and more.  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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• 17-Day Panama Canal Cruise

  • Start
    03/02/2020
  • End
    03/19/2020
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Join Scott Arndt and Barb Foster for a 17-Day Panama Canal Cruise sailing from Miami, FL on Monday 3/2/20 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: $1,904.35/pp ($1,495 if previous Carnival customer)

  Ocean View Cabin: $2,084.35/pp ($1,774 if previous Carnival customer)

  Balcony Cabin $2,504.35/pp ($2,044 if previous Carnival customer)

  Details:  2020 Panama Canal Flyer v2.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.  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
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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 28 - April 4, 2020

  • Start
    03/28/2020
  • End
    04/04/2020
  • Location
    Banff, Canada
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  Ski Canada!  Our last ski trip will be to Banff, Canada staying at the Caribou Lodge.  Details coming shortly.

  
  

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