February Newsletter - Peninsula Ski Club of Virginia

FEBRUARY
2015
SKI NEWS
Web Site: http://peninsulaskiclub.com/ Meet Up Group: http://www.meetup.com/Peninsulaskiclub-com/
Facebook Group: Peninsula Ski Club of Virginia
CONTENTS:
President’s Message
1
Ski Valentines
2
Members
2
th
Meetings Including Feb 12 3
Contacts
4
SKI SECTION:
Ski Activities Report 4
2015 Trip Schedule
5
Trip Reports
6-8
Late Breaking News 8
Bird Houses On Skis 8
For Next Ski News
8
Non-Ski Activities
9-10
Club newsletters, Ski News, are webposted monthly, Sept – May, on our web site
at this link http://peninsulaskiclub.com/newsletters.html
The September edition is also printed in
black & white and mailed to members. PSC
Members may provide photos and articles
to Ski News Editor via email by the 20th of
the month prior to publication (Feb 20th for
March edition) with articles as attached
Word Documents or pasted in body of email;
please no PDFs. Send photos separately, in
JPEG format - one per email.
Dragon Lake, Vermont. Photo provided by Rick Irby
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
It’s February! Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day! What could be more romantic? Maybe spending a
week in Vermont or Idaho. For those of you who are going to Mount Snow with me, I have a new picture of
Dragon Lake from the North Face of the mountain. I remember one evening a few years ago, Janice and I
snowmobiled across it with a group from the club. I’m told they had 36 inches of snow in the third week of
January and the snow making machines are working every day. While I am writing this I still have openings for
one male and one female on the Mount Snow trip, so if you’re interested give me a call. If you are a couple, I
might still be able include you if a room is still available.
The PSC started targeted on-line advertising in January in the hopes of bringing in new members and
trip goers. Don’t forget you can hook up with the club on Meetup and Facebook where you can get
information on other local activities and post pictures you want to share. Take a look at the rest of the
newsletter for upcoming club activities including some learn to ski trips planned as part of our membership
building efforts.
I am glad to announce that Penny Oots and Suzie Scott have agreed to serve on the audit committee,
but I have not heard from anyone about the search committee for board candidates (five nominees needed
for the board). This is your club and it needs you. Please let me know if you can participate.
See you on the slopes,
/ Rick Irby, President of PSC
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SNOW VALENTINES
HIS MISTRESS
My heart sank. I felt a feeling I found hard to identify.
It was strange. It was a mixture that formed into a ball and clouded
my mind. It pierced my heart. It stuck in my throat. It caused my
eyes to tear. It wasn’t anger, yet I felt abandoned. That was it! A
mixture of hurt, of being left out. The ball was jealousy. I was
jealous.
I saw the excitement in his eyes. He couldn’t contain himself.
He became a different person in her presence. A child like joy, that
adults just don’t experience often, exuded from his every pore. And
then, and then I saw her. She was breathtaking. Her elegant white
gown glistened in the light. Her hair shimmered like a clear
mountain stream flowing over the rocks below. Her arms were
outstretched. Her spirit was encompassing, affecting everyone in
this small room.
How could I compete with such a presence? I didn’t know
what to do. I struggled with this rush of feelings. I must get a grip.
I must remain in control. But how?
Just then my husband took my hand. “Let’s go, Honey.” he
whispered in my ear and we stepped from the gondola onto her
snow covered gown. By Peggy Newcomb
A LABOR OF LOVE
Long ago at ski resort not so far
away, a love-sick PSC-er entreated
Agnes Evans to be at the top of a
certain lift at a certain hour to
immortalize (photograph) his
proposal of marriage to his girlfriend.
Of course it was ridiculously cold for
standing around and for camera
shutters to function at requested
speed (this being the time before
digital cameras.) There was bended
knee…..there were squeals of
surprise and delight…and there was
the much anticipated “yes”.
They were married and moved into a
foreclosed upon fixer upper, and
never heard from again. This is the
modern interpretation of “they lived
happily ever after.”
Agnes’ feet thawed out in due time.
Although her inclination to
photograph on demand has
dwindled (and the names elude her),
Agnes’s recollection of this special
event has not.
And a certain PSC couple got married on a ski trip!!!!!!
MEMBERS:
131 CLUB MEMBERS
(in 88 memberships) as of Jan 23,
LIST OF MEMBERS:
2015
IN FOND REMEMBRANCE:
Patricia Redelsperger, 91
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
The password-protected member
Yong & Wan Cho
roster is on our web site, in
Pat was featured in Feb 2014 Ski News,
Lynn Holmbeck
front page.
Member Only Section, containing
only the info that members gave
Bonnie Sawyer
permission (on membership form) to include in the web-posted roster.
The user name and password for accessing this section of our web site are
on the back of your membership cards. Our full membership/ contact list (not posted on web) is used to verify that
people are current paid-up members, eligible to sign up for trips or attend member-only events, like the holiday party.
PUBLICIZING:
Our web site’s Membership Page at this link http://peninsulaskiclub.com/membership.html includes a flyer about our
club as well as membership form & prices ($25 individual or $40 family). Please provide the flyer to friends interested in
snow sports. Also invite them to participate with you on a trip or activity or attend a meeting. Post the flyer at your
work, gym, favorite restaurant, etc. Our Membership Chair, Dallas Kipfer, also has Peninsula Ski Club business cards,
with our web site listed. Cards can be easily carried in your wallet and passed along to local people who might be
interested in our wonderful club. Dallas has extra print-outs of the afore-mentioned flyer printed on upgraded paper.
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PSC MEETINGS IN 2015
ND
(2
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY)
FEBRUARY 12
Other Future Meetings:
th
The Meeting will be led by
Mahyar Malekpour,
Our Vice President.
as of Jan 27, 2015
March 12,
April 9 (Annual Business Meeting)
May 7 (New ski club year)
ABOUT OUR MEETINGS*
TIME: 7 to 8 PM SOCIAL with a complimentary snack of pizza and non-alcoholic beverage.
Meet with captains of our ski trips; sign-up for upcoming activities.
Socialize with friends old and new.
You may also purchase beer or wine and additional food.
8 to 9 PM MEETING with Program & Door Prizes
LOCATION: ANNA’S PIZZA near Langley Air Force Base at
*DECEMBER MEETING
IS AN EXCEPTION.
A party for members-only,
Different location & start time.
2845 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton VA
DIRECTIONS: From Interstate 64 take exit 261-B to Hampton Roads Center Parkway, East. At
Armistead Ave traffic light turn left on Armistead going North. Anna’s is on the left in the Russo Village
Shopping Center near Nettles Lane (before you reach turn-off for Langley AFB). Note: December meeting is at
different locale.
NON-MEMBERS & GUESTS MAY ATTEND A MEETING. Invite people you believe would be
interested in our club activities and/or the program at a particular meeting. Sign-in your guest(s), get
them a name tag, with red lettering, introduce them and give them club info about club activities during
the social hour.
WEAR A NAME TAG. It helps people get to know each other.
MEETING PROGRAMS/TOPICS & SPEAKERS: Suggestions & Volunteers are always welcome. Please
give your ideas to our Vice President / Programs Chair, Mahyar Malekpour. Program presenters receive
a one-year membership in the club (after signing the membership form with indemnity statement).
PHOTOS FROM JANUARY MEETING by Melva & Bob Mallison
Graphic by Leonard Credeur. Did you see his Ski
Nut article in January 2015 Ski News, page 6?
http://peninsulaskiclub.com/images/2015_Jan_newsletter.pdf
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CLUB CONTACTS:
Here’s a listing of some of the hard-working volunteers – who support our ski club.
Logo-wear Lynn DeGregorio 766-3445 sail475@verizon.net
50TH Anniversary Chair: Lynn DeGregorio 766-3445 sail475@verizon.net
Ski Trip Captains: Sonny Short, Rick Irby (see below) & Bill Bryan 851-0748 Billb-1111@cox.net
PSC BOARD May 2014 through April 2015
Our Board consists of all un-paid members, dedicated to the club’s enjoyment of snow sports
President
Vice President
Secretary
Rick Irby
Mahyar Malekpour
Dorrie Thompson
890-0385
865-8695
851-4120
Mach6rick@gmail.com
Contact by phone or at meetings
dorrie.thompson@dss.virginia.gov
Linda Adolph
Dallas Kipfer
Steve Liberman
472-4202
898-0963
321-7933
skimaid@hotmail.com
Dallaskipfer1@verizon.net
mnclib2@cox.net
Non-Ski Activities Chair Valerie Grason
Director at Large
Sonny Short
206-1426
886-1385
v_grason@hotmail.com
cshort@earthlink.net
596-7783
melvamaj@cox.net
(And Meet Up Guru)
Treasurer
Membership Chair
Ski Activities Chairman
(And Strategic Planning Chair)
(And Ski Council Rep)
Ski News Chair/Editor
Melva Mallison
(& Newspaper Free Publicity POC )
Web Master
Past President
868-4560
Winnie Feldhaus
Same as current president
webmaster@peninsulaskiclub.com
ALL PHONE NUMBERS HAVE AREA CODE (757)
PHOTOS & PROFILES of Board Members can be found on our web site – Board of Directors section.
http://peninsulaskiclub.com/contactsboard.html
SKI ACTIVITIES
Our almost 50th ski season is well underway with our trip to Telluride in mid-January. It’s such a great place for
our club with plenty of places for groups with varying experience levels to ski together and all have fun. Plus it
has unique features like “the Enchanted Forest” and “the beach” at Gorrono Ranch (see Tom Crockett’s trip report).
We’ve added trips that are unusual for the PSC; here’s hoping they will attract the next generations.
We’ll keep you posted. Maybe you can bring your kids and/or grandkids. Please, pass on the word that
first-timers on a new trip receive FREE MEMBERSHIP in the Peninsula Ski Club for the rest of our club year.
The skiing industry is changing with large corporations or investor groups buying resorts, connecting
resorts, and building or improving lifts, lodging and other amenities. For example, Vail Resorts has purchased
both Park City Mountain and Canyons; they’ll be connected into one resort by next season and become the
largest ski resort in North America. There’s a movement, with some opposition, to connect Deer Valley, Park
City/Canyons, Alta & Snowbird (already connected to each other), Brighton, and Solitude into one Europeanstyle mega-resort. In many places, that lost-in-the-wilderness ambience will diminish, but the conveniences
and creature comforts will noticeably improve. Even our dear old Mt. Snow has the “bubble” many of us
enjoyed last season and Okemo, VT has added one this season.
As always, it’s still my goal to ski with as many members as I can, so look for me. I’ve now skied at one time or
another with all but one member that was on the Telluride trip. Thanks for the memories!
See you on the slopes!
/ Steve Liberman, Ski Activities Chair
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2015 TRIP SCHEDULE
(Schedule as of Jan 24, 2015)
Trip Flyers can be found on line at http://peninsulaskiclub.com/skitrips.html
WELCOME SKIERS & SNOW BOARDERS OF ANY AGE OR SKILL LEVEL
DATES
(2015)
Jan
10-17
Jan 26
DESTINATION,
CAPACITY, STATUS
PRICE*
Est. p/p
Dbl Oc
Telluride, Colorado
Canaan Valley, WV Ski World bus
trip in cooperation with the PSC.
TOP (ft)
BASE (ft)
VERTICAL
(ft)
Flyer at
http://peninsulaskiclub.com/images/2015_Snowshoe.pdf
JAN 30TH, DUE TO STEVE’S INJURY (see page 8)
Jan 31 –
Feb 7
Feb 8-14
(Sun.-Sat.)
BRSC** Western Carnival
Mt Bachelor, Oregon(PSC held a club trip there in
$89
4,280
3,430
850
Club President, Rick
Irby, served as PSC
Ambassador
$350
4,848
3,348
1500
POC is
PSC Ski Chair:
Or less if
more people per
condo.
886-1385
Steve Liberman
TBD
4,000
3,365
$991
3,600
1,900
1,700
321-7933
mnclib2@cox.net
2014)
Mount Snow Vermont
(Our Club’s Annual Tradition)
Capacity: 52 on bus – 70 total
Act quickly if interested
890-0385
See Flyer at
INCLUDES LESSONS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
Schweitzer Mt., Idaho
Feb 21-28 Capacity: 30, Full – Get on Wait List
Rick Irby
Mach6rick@gmail.com
As of Jan 24, we have 31 on bus, 34 total.
(Sat.-Sat.)
Sonny Short
cshort@earthlink.net
See mini trip report, page 8.
Snowshoe, West Virginia
NEW
via
carpool.
2
nights
lodging.
See
CANCELLED
Area code (757)
3,305
Two new members recruited. NEW
Feb 4-6
TRIP CAPTAIN
or Point of Contact (POC)
12,255
8,750
$1,760
See trip report on next page.
ELEVATION
$1,931
6,400
4,000
2,440
10,000
2,000
8,000
http://peninsulaskiclub.com/images/2015_
MtSnow.pdf
Bill Bryan
851-0748
Billb-1111@cox.net
– late cancellations happen!
ON JAN 31st SPOTS JUST OPENED – ACT NOW! (see page 8)
See Flyer at http://peninsulaskiclub.com/images/2015_Schweitzer.pdf
Mar 6-14
(Fri.-Sat.)
Mar 8-13
(Sun – Fri)
“Club Week”
BRSC** EuroFest – Mayrhofen, Austria
CSC Capacity: 45.
Sign-up deadline was Nov 29, 2014.
Okemo / Killington, VT
NEW
Columbia Ski Club (CSC) carpool in
cooperation with our club. With enough
participation a bus can be arranged.
$2,540
PLUS
lift tickets
$635
3,344
1,134
2,100
4,241
1,165
3,050
Columbia Maryland Ski Club
(CSC) invited us to join them. See
BRSC info in notes section below.
Or contact PSC Ski Chair
POC is PSC Ski Chair:
Steve Liberman
321-7933
mnclib2@cox.net
NOTES: PSC Ski trips require a payment to reserve your spot (sign up) and you must be a current club member (May 2014 – April 2015 ski club
Year) with signed indemnity statement. The 3 new trips offer free club membership for this ski season for first timers (membership form
required).
Cancellation fees apply, based on date.
* The price listed in this comparison grid is estimated, basic, per adult member. Additional pricing info is available in flyers and from Trip
Captains. Senior and children discounts may also be available.
** BRSC = Blue Ridge Ski Council (our club is affiliated) – PSC membership allows you to go on BRSC “sanctioned” trips and on the two council
trips listed here – with other council-affiliated ski clubs without having to join the other club. Our club does not currently have our own trip
captains for council Western Carnival or EuroFest. Our Schweitzer trip is sanctioned (open to members of other council clubs). Sonny Short is
our club’s rep to the Ski Council. There is a link to the council trips site on our club web site. BRSC is affiliated with the National Ski Council
Federation. Please
Tell Ski Activities Chairman, Steve Liberman, if you go on a BRSC Carnival, Eurofest or sanctioned trip with another club – and please send a trip
report afterwards, for our newsletter, to let club members know about the experience.
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TRIP REPORT - TELLURIDE COLORADO
Report & Photos by Tom Crockett
Location: Telluride is an historic mining town which has morphed into a
decidedly upscale resort village, tucked away in a remote area of the San Juan
Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Telluride proper occupies a narrow valley floor
with high mountain ranges to the north and south. The Telluride Ski Resort occupies
the mountain range to the south. We stayed in Mountain Village, a separate,
incorporated, even more upscale town located on the mountainside within the ski
resort, roughly 1,000 vertical feet above Telluride. A gondola system provides free
public transportation between Telluride and Mountain Village, and also within
Mountain Village. The scenery around Telluride is spectacular, featuring some of the most impressive snowcovered mountains this side of the Alps. The views become even more spectacular as you ride the lifts higher
up the mountains and start exploring the ski runs.
Travel: We had trouble-free (but pretty full) flights on Delta from Norfolk to Montrose, CO by way of
Atlanta. A relatively early departure from Norfolk put us in Montrose around noon local time. Our shuttle bus
stopped for groceries and liquor on the way out of town, which made for a jolly ride the rest of the way to
Telluride. The City Market was one of the best grocery stores we've been to anywhere, and the liquor store
next door was also well stocked with a large selection of beer, wine, and spirits. It takes about an hour-and-ahalf to get from Montrose to Telluride, but nobody was bored either coming or going thanks to the
aforementioned spectacular scenery along the way. The ranchlands and mesas around Montrose gradually
give way to larger hills and then high mountains as you approach Telluride. For the return trip, we had a fairly
comfortable departure time of 9:00 a.m. from Mountain Village, leaving Montrose shortly before 1:00 p.m.,
but we paid for it on the other end with a four-hour layover in Atlanta and an arrival back in Norfolk around
11:30 p.m. A number of the club members helped pass the time with a leisurely dinner at T.G.I. Friday's in the
Atlanta airport.
Accommodations: Sonny had us set up in two-bedroom (or one bedroom loft) condos at the Mountain
Lodge in Mountain Village. The condos, though small, were well-kept with nice kitchens and daily
housekeeping service. Although our units were not quite ski-in ski-out, the complex was bounded on both
sides by green trails which could be reached via short, although hilly and slippery, walkways. The location
made it fairly convenient to duck in to the condos for lunch or to take a break. Both trails converged on two
side-by-side lifts which provided access to opposite sides of the ski area. The Lodge was also convenient to one
of the gondola stations (about a five minute walk on another slippery, hilly walkway), or you could opt for the
Lodge's on-call shuttle service, which would take you pretty much wherever you wanted to go within
Mountain Village. The Lodge's outdoor hot tub and heated pool were quite popular as an aprés ski destination
for those with tired muscles and aching joints.
Altitude: Telluride is high: the town is at 8,750 ft., our accommodations at Mountain Lodge were
around 9,640 ft., and the lifts go as high as 12,570 ft. The highest peak in the ski area, accessible only by a
strenuous climb, is at 13,320 ft. Despite the elevation, none of the club members had any serious problems
with altitude sickness. Many of the members had obtained prescriptions for prophylactic regimens of
acetazolamide, and that seemed to help. There were
complaints of headaches (mostly just the first night),
fatigue, sleep disruption due to periodic breathing, and
shortness of breath when you tried to do anything that
involved going uphill rather than downhill. The altitude
didn't seem to have much impact on people's skiing
ability, other than an occasional rest stop on the longer
runs and perhaps a little more tiredness.
Skiing: The Telluride Ski Resort occupies a vast
expanse of mountainside, with several summits and
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plenty of superb terrain for all skiing abilities, ranging from gentle meadows for first-time skiers to extreme
above-treeline chutes and bowls for true backcountry experts. The sheer size of the place was intimidating at
first, but after a couple of days of exploring on the lifts and studying the trail maps, you could find your way
around pretty well. The resort also offers a daily mountain tour which lasts for about two-and-a-half hours.
Though the tour stuck entirely to green and blue trails, several of our members who participated described it
as challenging, and noted that many people bailed out along the way. Telluride does an excellent job of
grooming their trails, though they leave plenty of intact mogul fields and untouched backcountry terrain for
those who enjoy such things. Not every run is groomed every day, but the resort web site is updated every
morning with a list of freshly-groomed trails, and signs at the tops of the lifts also indicate which runs have
been groomed that day. Many of the runs are big and wide, allowing for easy cruising even on the steeps, but
if you want narrower and tighter runs, you can find those, too, along with glades, bowls, bumps, chutes, and
just about anything else you can imagine. Highlights include:
-
-
-
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Galloping Goose: a 4.6 mile green run with a half-mile vertical drop, starting at 11,815 ft. Although nearly flat in spots, it
runs through a variety of terrain and has great views of Mount Wilson, the iconic peak featured on Coors beer labels.
The Enchanted Forest: an accessible glade with a network of groomed trails running through.
Prospect Bowl: a forested bowl with open glades, a couple of nice green runs, and some challenging blues with steep
headwalls.
See Forever: an above-treeline blue that starts at 12,225 ft. and follows the ridgeline for a couple of miles before dumping
you out near the gondola station on a network of trails above the Mountain Village town center. The trail is aptly named;
the 360-degree view is absolutely stunning, and even though the trail itself is pretty easy, it's a little scary at first due to
the sheer drop on either side.
Revelation Bowl: a large open bowl on the back (south) side of the mountain with challenging black runs and a lift that
takes you to the ridgeline at 12,570 ft. If you go down the front (north) side, you can choose from an array of double black
runs, extreme mogul fields, and expert-only chutes.
Polar Queen Express: located in the center of the ski area, this lift serves a hill comprised solely of blue and double-blue
runs, including several mogul fields.
Plunge Lift: high on the steep mountain face above Telluride, this lift services a number of double-blue, black, and doubleblack runs, some of which descend all the way into town.
-Lift lines: What lift lines? Between the remoteness of the area and the vastness of the terrain, we
rarely had to wait more than a couple of chairs to get right back on the lifts. The slopes were generally
uncrowded, even empty at times, though some runs got busier in the middle of the day. In order to get folks
off the mountain by closing time (4:00 p.m.), the lifts operated on a staggered schedule, with closing times
ranging from 3:15 to 4:00. As public transportation, the gondolas ran from 7:00 a.m. until midnight, making it
easy to get around if you wanted to go into town for dinner, shopping, or entertainment.
Weather: The weather was great. The week started with snow showers followed by several inches of
fresh powder before giving way to three consecutive days of crystal clear skies and brilliant sunshine.
Temperatures ranged from the teens at night to daytime highs in the upper 20's early in the week and then
low 30's to around 40 late in the week. Very comfortable for this time of year -- temperatures could have
easily been 10 degrees colder, or more.
Meals: Sonny arranged us three group dinners for, along with a welcome reception at the Lodge on
the first night. The highlight was the Wednesday night dinner at the historic New Sheridan hotel in Telluride,
served in a private dining room with a custom menu featuring steak, salmon, or chicken (all superb) and a
painstakingly crafted chocolate mousse dessert. Thursday night featured a potluck when many of us
converged in one of the condo units with our leftover groceries and wine to celebrate the great week we were
having. For those who preferred to do less cooking, the ski area was littered with restaurants (accessible only
from the lifts, so basically for just mid-day meals), the Lodge offered a restaurant/bar with good food, and
there were many restaurants and bars to choose from in Telluride and at the Mountain Village town center.
All in all, quite a wonderful ski week.
/ Tom Crockett (photos and story)
See more photos of this trip (by Tom Crockett, Mahyar Malekpour and others) on Face Book – Peninsula Ski Club of Virginia.
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TRIP REPORT – CANAAN VALLEY WEST VIRGINA
This Ski World red-eye day-trip collaboration was arranged by our Ski Activites
Chairman, Steve Liberman, who is also our Targeted Advertising Chair. The
purpose was to promote our ski club, while having fun skiing. Rick Irby was our
club “ambassador” on the trip, which gained us two new members. The photo was
provided by “Lynn H” who emailed “There was a light snow falling all day which
made the skiing very pleasant.”
LATE BREAKING NEWS
STEVE LIBERMAN INJURED – SNOW SHOE TRIP
CANCELLED. Steve was hurt in a skiing accident
January 30th on a trip with family. His helmet cracked
(better the helmet than his head, but he has a
concussion and other injuries). Steve is our Ski
Activities Chairman. He was planning to participate in
the Snowshoe carpool trip Feb 4-6th, but must cancel.
His wife, Judy, contacted the known interested parties
about that trip. Get Well, Steve!
OPENINGS ON SKI TRIP TO SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN
IDAHO DEPARTING FEB 21st. We’ve had some
individuals cancel, including at the end of January.
Though airlines will be higher this close to the trip,
Trip Captain Bill Bryan will help with airline
arrangements. Basic trip price without air is $1,198
and includes slope-side hotel style lodging, 5 of 6 days
of lifts, ground transportation, daily breakfast, two
group dinners, and a welcome party/dinner. Space is
open to men, women, and/or couples. Please read
details at: http://www.peninsulaskiclub.com/images/2015_Schweitzer.pdf
BIRD HOUSES ON SKIs
Mary Berger gave these
bird houses, mounted
on an old pair of her
late Husband Karl’s skis,
to sons Rick and Greg.
Mary, who lives in
Maine, skied with us on
the Panorama trip a
few years ago. She and
cousin, Agnes Evans,
met up with our club at
the Whitefish airport.
What fun they had!
NON SKI ACTIVITIES
ON NEXT TWO PAGES
LUCKY STORIES for next edition of this newsletter:
With a nod to the luck of the Irish on St Patrick’s Day, how about some lucky ski,
boarding, snow-related or club-related stories for our March Ski News? Please provide
your lucky stories to editor, Melva Mallison melvamaj@cox.net 596-7783 by Feb 20th.
Did you know you can find current and previous editions of our newsletter on our web site?
The newsletter page is at this link http://peninsulaskiclub.com/newsletters.html
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Peninsula Ski Club of Virginia (PSC)
DATE
In 2015
NON-SKI ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
As of Jan 24, 2015
The latest info is available in “Other Activities” section of our club web site
http://peninsulaskiclub.com/otheractivities.html
2nd & 4th
Saturday
9 AM
Corrected date
Feb 6th,
(Friday)
8 PM
Now
Through
April 4
Hike the Noland Trail – A brisk walk through the woods.
5-mile walk on the Noland Trail, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each
month, weather permitting, at 9AM. Please let Dorrie know at least
24 hours in advance if you will participate.
Virginia Symphony Night at the Movies with John Williams
Ferguson Performing Arts Center, Newport News VA. Tickets
start at $25. Everyone purchases their own tickets but we can meet for
dinner before if people are interested. Deadline Feb 4 to let Valerie know so
she can make reservations for dinner before the concert. Purchase tickets
at http://www.virginiasymphony.org/concerts/2015/02/06/271/at-the-movies-with-the-music-of-john-williams/
or call 757-892-6366 M-F 9:00 - 4:30
POINT OF CONTACT
(POC)
Area Code 757
Dorrie Thompson
752-4521
Dorrie.thompson@dss.virginia.gov
Valerie Grason
206-1426
v_grason @hotmail.com
Broadway in Norfolk - Chrysler Hall http://broadwaynorfolk.com/
Sister Act Feb 20 – 21, 2015
Camelot April 3-4, 2015
Contact Valerie if you are interested in coordinating a night out to see a
particular Broadway Musical with other club members – and perhaps
have dinner together before or after.
Valerie Grason
206-1426
v_grason @hotmail.com
Entertainment Book Dinner at Tuscany Ristorante
Feb 25
(Wednesday)
6 PM
Italiano, 12638 Jefferson Ave, Newport News VA
Use your coupon from the entertainment book or just join us for
dinner and pay without the coupon. To attend, notify Valerie at
least 24 hours in advance. In subject line of email use
“Entertainment Book Dinner."
Valerie Grason
206-1426
v_grason @hotmail.com
Leonardo da Vinci at the Muscarelle Museum of Art,
College of William & Mary, Williamsburg VA. Exhibition Feb 21 Feb 28
(Saturday) April 5. Tickets are $15. If you are interested in coordinating
another date, please contact Valerie This is one of only two
1 PM
Valerie Grason
206-1426
v_grason @hotmail.com
venues for seeing this exhibition – the other is in Boston. Don't
miss out! http://muscarelle.org/coming-february/
Entertainment Book Dinner at The Chamberlin,
March 19 Fort Monroe, 2 Fenwick Road, Hampton, VA
(Thursday) Use your coupon from the entertainment book or just join us for dinner
6 PM
and pay without the coupon. To attend, notify Valerie at least 24 hours
Valerie Grason
206-1426
v_grason @hotmail.com
in advance. In subject line of email use “Entertainment Book Dinner."
March 25
(Wednesday)
(7-8PM
Courage or Cowardice Colonial Williamsburg - Capital Hall of
Burgesses. Advance ticket required. $18
Purchase tickets at http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/courage-cowardice/
Call (888) 965-7254 or contact Valerie by March 16 if you would
like her to get tickets. Payment required in advance if you would
like Valerie to get the tickets.
Skiing Together Since 1966
FEBRUARY 2015 Ski News, Page 9
Valerie Grason
206-1426
v_grason @hotmail.com
PeninsulaSkiClub.com
Love to Golf?
Please let Bill know how often you would like to go golfing. Once
a year, once a month, once a week, whatever! He will then
determine where and when.
email wlewin@cox.net
Love to Bowl? Let Steve know if you would like to get together
Steve Liberman
for bowling. He will make arrangements at AMF York Lanes on
Route 17 in Yorktown to be convenient for most club members.
321-7933
mnclib2@cox.net
Love Tennis?
Let Agnes know if you are interested in tennis
and tennis parties. (Including indoor tennis in the cold weather)
Your
Ideal Date
& TIme
Bill Lewin
619-8922
The Non-Ski Activity of Your Dreams. Any member willing
to be a non-ski POC for an activity or trip, please contact Non-ski
Activity Chair, Valerie Grason. Also email non-ski activity info to
Valerie with info copies to Web Master Winnie, Newsletter Editor
Melva, and Meet-Up Guru Dorrie so we can get the word out to
members and potential members. Contact info, including email
addresses, are in this newsletter and on our club web site at
http://peninsulaskiclub.com/contactsboard.html
Skiing Together Since 1966
FEBRUARY 2015 Ski News, Page 10
Agnes Evans
867-8072
YOU
PeninsulaSkiClub.com

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