Ptarmigan Ski Club December 2017

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1 Ptarmigan Ski Club December 2017 NEWSLETTER A non-profit organization founded in 1947 and dedicated to the promotion of all facets of skiing & winter sports - plus activities for the education and enjoyment of its members. A member of Eastern PA Ski Council. You can also find us on Facebook. Click here for Facebook Calendar of Events - Post In a Visible Location: Happy Hour: Contact Bill Ortner, 5:00 pm Every Friday General Meetings at Christopher s Knights of Columbus (KoC) Book Club, third Wed of every month 6:30 pm Dec Holiday Happy Hour: Barn House Fri 5:30 pm Dec 8 General Meeting: Phil s Year in Review Tue 7 pm Dec 12 Xmas Eve/Eve Party Sat 5:00 p Dec Jan General Meeting: Ski Party at Blue Mt Tue 7 pm Jan 9 Ski Andorra & Spain: Mark Baechle Fri Jan 12 Mon Jan 22 Ski Mt Bachelor: Donna Westgate Sat Jan 20 Sat Jan 27 Ski Ischgl, Austria: Catherine Chrapacz Fri Jan 26 Sun Feb Feb General Meeting: Ski Party at Blue Mt Tue 1 pm Feb 13 Ski Telluride, Co: Brian Nuss Sat Feb 24 Sat Mar Mar General Meeting: KoC Election Tue 7 pm Mar 13 Ski Red Mt, BC: Mark Baechle Sat Mar 17 Sat Mar Apr Spring Banquet: Green Pond CC Sat TBD Apr 28 Blue Mt. Slopeside Happy Hour Sat., Dec. 2, 2017, 6-9 pm We will gather inside by the bar area unless we have extremely mild weather by Dec. 2. Greystone Band will be playing from 6-9 pm. Come join your friends and start off the holiday season by dancing! Hope to see you! Questions - Joyce at mindycat36@yahoo.com or call Ptarmigan Holiday Happy Hour Fri Dec 8 th At the Barn House Village, 7401 Airport Rd. Cost $35 5:30 9:00 pm Cash Bar 6:00 pm Butlered Hor's D'oeuvres 7:00 pm Hot Buffet Send check payable to Ptarmigan Ski Club by Nov 27th to: Kathy Seufert, 5210 Suncrest Circle, Whitehall, Pa Phone: kathyhm@rcn.com. See Flyer Below for Details. Book Club Notice for Wed Dec 20 th 6:30 pm Not So Different by Shane Brucaw Location Mary and Ralph s, 556 Parkside Court, Allentown See Flyer Below for Details and for January s Book. Reflections President s Message Mary Ann Bedics President, Ptarmigan Ski Club 2017 has had both highs and lows for the Ptarmigan Ski Club. We said goodbye to Peter, Bud, and Joe, longtime loyal and active members of the club. Founded in 1947, the PSC celebrated its 70 year anniversary. Add with the new members who have recently joined, it looks like we may be around for another seventy years! If you look through the 2017 newsletters you can see all of the activities the club sponsors. You do not have to be a skier (anymore) to join in on the fun. You can see Phil Hublitz's "Year in Review" media presentation at the Knights of Columbus on December 12th. Always looking for new members and new ideas, it may be time for you to consider joining the board of directors. All positions are open and available. Elections will be held in March and it is not too early to start thinking about it. Wishing all of you a safe and peaceful holiday season. General Meeting Tue Dec 12 th 7 pm Christopher s Knights of Columbus (KoC) 1519 West Greenleaf Street, Allentown Program: Phil Hublitz's "Year in Review" Media Presentation Come out and see what Ptarmigans did thru the Year and pass along the Seasons Greetings. The Eve Before Xmas Eve Party Sat Dec 23 rd Join us for a HOLIDAY GATHERING Sat Dec 23 rd 5 8 PM at Ronnie Rother s Winter Wonderland 254 Kristin Lane, Allentown No RSVP required just sled on over! Bring a treat to share. And, it s a BYOB. Also, bring an Unwrapped (or Monetary) Gift Donation for Mary s Shelter which provides services to women in need of support. See Flyer below for Details.

2 2017/2018 Ski Season Trips: Andorra & Barcelona, Sp: Fri Jan 12 Mon Jan 22, 2018 $2399 (Early Sign up Price) there after $2499 Air from Newark <-> Barcelona, Bus Barc <-> Andorra 7 Nights 4* Art Hotel Andorra, 2 Nights Hotel Regent Barc. 9 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners and 5 day Lift Ticket Mark Baechle SkiPro99@gmail.com Mt Bachelor, Or.: Sat Jan 20 - Sat Jan 27, 2018 $1700 Round Trip Air & Land Phil <-> Portland 7 Nights Riverhouse Hotel dbl/occ with Breakfast 5 of 6 DY Lift Pass Donna Westgate travelswithdonna@yahoo.com Sold Out Ischgl, Austria: Fri Jan 26 Sun Feb 4, 2018 $2050 pp dbl/occ (tax, fees, surcharges included) Sold Out 7 Nights 4* Hotel Anthony w/breakfast & Dinner One Night 4* Hotel Glockenhof in Zurich w/breakfast Swiss Air Newark Zurich Skies Fly Free Catherine Chrapacz katyataz@yahoo.com Telluride, Co.: Sat Feb 25 Sat Mar 3, 2018 Mountainside Inn - $2037, Riverside Condos $2263, Peaks Resort - $2668 Round Trip Air Newark <-> Montrose + Bus 7 Nights Accommodations 5 Day Lift Ticket Brian Nuss brianjnuss@gmail.com Red Mt. BC: Sat Mar 17 Sat Mar 24, 2018 $1888 (Early Bird Price) after that $1999 Slopeside Condos at Salom Creek Air to/from Philly 4 of 6 Day List Pass + Bus to Resort Mark Baechle SkiPro99@gmail.com Editor s Note: Ptarmigan Ski Club requires all trips to have a written cancellation policy - Please read the trip flyers for details and cancellation policy. All Flyers are available on our Web Site: Membership DUES: 2017/2018 Season Renew your membership for the 2017/2018 Season. Send your dues beginning September 1 st until Oct 31 st to: Mary Laronge, 556 Parkside Court, Allentown, Pa Renewal: $16 Single or $26 Family. New Members $20 Single or $30 Family New Memberships are valid until Apr 30, 2019 All Members will receive the Ptarmigan Newsletter FREE by . Members wishing to receive Hardcopy must pay $5 in addition to their annual dues. Programs for this Season s General Meetings And Other Events Fri Dec 8: Holiday Happy Hour Barn House 5:30 pm Tue Dec 12: Year in Review Phil Hublitz Movie Sat Dec 23: Christmas Eve/Eve Party Time 5:00 pm Tue Jan 9: Ski Party at Blue Mt. at 7:00 pm Tue Feb 13: Ski Party at Blue Mt. at 1:00 pm Tue Mar 13: Election of Offices and Board Trips Update Sunday River Vicki Morris, Mack Ski Club Sun Jan 21 to Fri Jan 26, 2018 Six days, 5 Nights Bus Trip $770 dbl/occ ($750 Seniors 65+), $710 trp/occ ($690 Sr), $580 Non Skier. Summit Hotel (Slopeside) w/breakfast Buffet Contact: Vicki Morris VLM2378@rcn.com Click for Flyer: Flyer_Sunday_River_2018_PSC.pdf Mark Baechle Trips A few openings for Andorra, and for Red Mt. Ischgl, Austria Catherine Chrapacz No Seats available, Fully booked at 30 people. Ski Party/Meeting Tues., Jan. 9th at 7 PM Blue Mt. Includes Chili, Soup (vegetable), Veggies and Dip, Bread and butter. Price is $10.00, cash bar available If you wish to, bring a Dessert. Where: Valley Lodge at the bottom of the mountain. Please send your check, payable to Ptarmigan Ski Club, to Kathy Seufert, 5210 Suncrest Circle, Whitehall, PA, KATHYHM@rcn.com or call Deadline for party is Sunday, Jan. 7th Please reply to Kathy by that date so that we may have an accurate head-count. Return of S.W.A.P. at the Blue Mt. Party Love to ski? Looking for a way to make your day last longer and your turns more fun? Come Ski With A Pro for valuable tips on tactics and technique geared toward making skiing easier and much more enjoyable! If interested, please RSVP to Brian Nuss at brianjnuss@gmail.com by Sunday January 7 th so groups can be created and Pros confirmed. Details on meeting time and location will be sent to those who RSVP. No walk-ons please.

3 Hike and Soup Party Sunday Nov 19, 2017 Recap by Mary Ann Bedics Hike: Ironton Rail Trail Almost fifty Ptarmigans hiked the Ironton Rail Trail on this sunny, brisk, fall afternoon. Our soup party host, Kathy Seufert, welcomed the hikers to her home afterwards. Everyone brought something to share: beverages, appetizers, soups, salads, and desserts. Thanks to all who participated in this annual event, started by Anneliese Stroudt about ten years ago. It has become a club tradition, a welcoming start to the holiday season. FREE -Two Sugarbush Passes FREE - 2 Sugarbush passes from Warren Miller's - Line of Descent Movie. Contact Debbie Koder at debkoder@yahoo.com if interested. Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, New York Friday May 18 - Sunday May 20, 2018 Cost is $ per person. Includes: Hotel 2 Nights, Bus and Tip, 2 Continental Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner. Admission to Wine Festival Saturday and Beer & Distillery Tastings on Sunday. Contact Debbie Kroder debkoder@yahoo.com See Flyer Below for Details. Winter Sports "mini" Expo Recap by Brian Nuss November's 12th Annual Winter Sports Expo - "mini" edition - proved to be another success. Sure, the room was a little smaller than usual, and the exhibitors were fewer than the regular turnout, but you wouldn't have known it by looking at the crowd. Tickets started flying off the rolls the minute selling started, and the Live Auction proved to be a steal for those who participated. All in all, thanks to the generosity of our partner's donations and the efforts of our members and guests, the Expo yielded over $860 for the event! Not too shabby for a mini-expo at all. And, for those of you that are keeping track, that takes our grand total to over $13,000 raised since THANK YOU for your continued support, and THANK YOU to our partners for the donations!

4 Barn House Village 7401 Airport Road, Bath Pa Friday, December 8, :30-9:00 pm Cost $35 per person 5:30 9:00 pm Cash Bar 6:00 pm Butlered Hor's D'oeuvres 7:00 pm Hot Buffet Hors D'oeuvres: Sweet & Sour Meatballs Vegetable Spring Rolls Bacon Wrapped Mini Pierogies Hot Food Executive Buffet w/carving Station: French Bread w/butter Soup of the Day Caesar Salad Carved Roasted Top Round of Beef Chicken Marsala Pasta Du Jour w/marinara or White Clam Sauce Oven Roasted Potatoes Rice Pilaf Barn House Vegetable Blend Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream and Coffee, Tea Send check payable to Ptarmigan Ski Club by Nov 27 th to: Kathy Seufert, 5210 Suncrest Circle, Whitehall, Pa Phone: Number of $35 ea

5 Ptarmigan Book Club: Between the Covers Wednesday, December 6:30 pm Not So Different By Shane Burcaw Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw s life tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else. Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles growth. As a result, his body hasn t grown bigger and stronger as he s gotten older it s gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn t stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating pizza and playing sports and video games) with the people he loves, but it does mean that he routinely relies on his friends and family for help with everything from brushing his teeth to rolling over in bed. Location: Mary and Ralph s, 556 Parkside Court, Allentown, PA BYOB and an appetizer/dessert to share (if you want) Contact Mary at or marynlaronge@gmail.com Wednesday, January 17, 6:30 pm Beneath A Scarlet Sky By Mark Sullivan Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man s incredible courage and resilience during one of history s darkest hours. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He s a normal Italian teenager obsessed with music, food, and girls but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior. In an attempt to protect him, Pino s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler s left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich s most mysterious and powerful commanders. Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share. Location: Mary and Ralph s, 556 Parkside Court, Allentown, PA BYOB and an appetizer/dessert to share (if you want) Contact Mary at or marynlaronge@gmail.com

6 THE EVE BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE Please join us DECEMBER 23 HO HO HO! 5PM 8PM for a HOLIDAY GATHERING at Ronnie Rother s Winter Wonderland 254 Kristin Lane, Allentown No RSVP required just sled on over! Bring a treat to share. And, it s a BYOB. Unwrapped gifts for newborns (diapers-clothing-small toys) and monetary gifts will be gladly accepted and donated to Mary s Shelter, Cay Galgon Center in Bethlehem after Christmas. Mary s Shelter provides residential services for pregnant women and women with newborns who are in need of support.

7 BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT 2018 EZ SLOPE ORDER FORM Ptarmigan Ski Club EZ-SLOPE TICKETS LIST ONLINE EZ SLOPE LIFT TICKETS GOOD FOR 8 HOURS FROM FIRST LIFT WEEKEND TICKET EZ-SLOPE LIFT TICKETS NEVER EXPIRE MID WEEK TICKET (non hol) TRIPLE PLAY -ORDER ON LINE PRIOR TO 11/23/17 NIGHT TICKET (M-F) (non hol) PICK UP TRIPLE PLAY PACKAGE AT TICKET OFFICE Night Ticket (Sat/Sun/Hol) ALL AGE PRICING CAN BUY MULTIPLE TRIPLE PLAY PACKAGES SUNDAY NIGHT TICKET 30 TRIPLE PLAY - No restrictions or blackout dates! Purchase is for 1 person to be used 3 separate days. Nontransferable tickets. No refunds. ONLINE SALES ONLY - PICK UP AT TICKET OFFICE TRIPLE PLAY 3@8 HOUR MONDAY FRIDAY - $ (Non Holiday) MUST BUY ON LINE TRIPLE PLAY 3@8 HOUR SAT/SUN/HOLIDAY - $ CAN BUY MULTIPLES UNLIMITED DAY RENTALS (rent gear daily-leave it at the mountain-no storage fee-price is for the entire winter season) Does not include a helmet. - $ SEASON PASS ALL DAYS WEEKDAY (non Holiday) ( lower price SOLD OUT ) ADULT (REDUCED PRICE SEASON TICKETS SOLD OUT) YOUTH TRIPLE PLAY AND SEASON TICKETS - ORDER ON LINE TUBING 110 (25-30/day) (included in skiing season pass) PICK UP AT BLUE MOUNTAIN TICKET OFFICE Holidays: Christmas - December 26 to January 1 - Martin Luther King Day - January 15 - President's Day - February 19 Holiday Closings: Thanksgiving Day Closed - Christmas Eve - Closing at 5 PM - Christmas Day - Closed Senior Season Pass: 70 years & older - free Adult Unlimited Season Pass! Summit Lodge ticket counter ANY TME Children's Lift Ticket: Children, ages 5 years old & younger, ski & ride for free! - any ticket counter - Must present valid proof of age. PSAA 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass Program - reduced lift & lessons for 4 th & 5 th graders WOMENS WORKSHOP $ 220 Begins Wednesday January 3, consecutive Wednesdays Choose the session best for you: 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 3 PM Lift tickets Purchased separately, 6-pack ticket option available for participants MENS WORKSHOP $ 220 Begins January 2, consecutive Tuesdays Choose the session best for you: 10 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 3 PM Lift tickets Purchased separately, 6-pack ticket option available for participants SNOW TUBING LIST ONLINE STAY TUNED TO SOCIAL MEDIA AND M-THUR 5 PM 10 PM 4 HR SESSION WEBSITE FOR FRIDAY 10 AM 10 PM 3 HR SESSION OTHER SPECIALS SAT/SUN/HOL 8 AM-10 PM 3 HR SESSION BLUE MT OPENED November 24 The WNEP Ski Card Is Back! - (WNEP Ski Cards must be ordered by 12/5/17 in order to receive them in time for Holiday Gifts) Cost $ 99 You may redeem this for either weekday or weekend lift tickets. That s right - you can ski on the weekend with the WNEP Ski Card! Please note that this is not valid for holidays (Please see holiday dates in restrictions below.) Cost $ 99 The best part about this deal is that you can ski each of these great resorts for only $99 total! That s a 78% savings from purchasing a lift ticket to each mountain, individually! If you want to take advantage of this great deal, then you d better act fast as quantities are limited! Value $446 Discount 78% Savings $347 Cost $ 99 WNEP ch 16 Wilkes-Barre Restrictions: Valid for one lift ticket at each participating mountain - Not valid with other offers No cash value Not valid on holidays: 12/23/2017 thru 1/1/2018, 1/13/2018 thru 1/15/2018, 2/17/2018 thru 2/19/2018. Ski Card will expire on 06/01/2018 Tax and gratuity are not included You can purchase a ski card that is good for ONE full day lift ticket at each of the following local ski resorts: Whiteface Mountain Lake Placid, NY - Ski Big Bear Pennsylvania - Jack Frost / Big Boulder Pennsylvania - Mountain Creek New Jersey - Shawnee Mountain Pennsylvania - Swain Mountain New York - Ski Sawmill Pennsylvania - Lehigh County Special Olympics Ski program Blue Mountain 9-2 Wednesdays from 1/3 3/14 Provide transportation from/to Parkland HS or Whitehall HS and/or ski with athletes interested call Dale EZ SLOPE TICKETS AVAILABLE ALL SEASON-SEND CHECK Payable DALE GOGEL MAIL TO - Dale Gogel Three Mile Lane - Walnutport, Pa dalego@aol.com - - DETACH SEND S.A.S.E. - DETACH - - SEND S.A.S.E. - DETACH - - SEND S.A.S.E. - - EZ Slope Description $/EZslope Qty Total Weekend Day ($ 62) $ 50 Weekday Day ($ 52) $ 40 Weekday Night($35) $ 30 TRIPLE PLAY TICKETS BUY ON LINE BUY ON LINE & PICK TICKET OFFICE Names Address City/St/Zip Phone (Allow MIN of 10 days to mail vouchers SASE)

8 The WNEP Ski Card Is Back! - (WNEP Ski Cards must be ordered by 12/5/17 in order to receive them in time for Holiday Gifts) You may redeem this for either weekday or weekend lift tickets. That s right - you can ski on the weekend with the WNEP Ski Card! Please note that this is not valid for holidays (Please see holiday dates in restrictions below.) The best part about this deal is that you can ski each of these great resorts for only $99 total! That s a 78% savings from purchasing a lift ticket to each mountain, individually! If you want to take advantage of this great deal, then you d better act fast as quantities are limited! Value $446 Discount 78% Savings $347 Cost $ 99 Restrictions: Valid for one lift ticket at each participating mountain - Not valid with other offers No cash value Not valid on holidays: 12/23/2017 thru 1/1/2018, 1/13/2018 thru 1/15/2018, 2/17/2018 thru 2/19/2018. Ski Card will expire on 06/01/2018 Tax and gratuity are not included You can purchase a ski card that is good for one full day lift ticket at each of the following local ski resorts: Whiteface Mountain Lake Placid, NY - Ski Big Bear Pennsylvania - Jack Frost / Big Boulder Pennsylvania - Mountain Creek New Jersey - Shawnee Mountain Pennsylvania - Ski Sawmill Pennsylvania - Swain Mountain New York -

9 Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes New York Friday May 18 - Sunday May 20, 2018 Depart 4:00 pm from Chestnut Hill Church Arrive at Painted Post, New York 9 pm (fast food dinner stop not included in the price) Saturday - Clute Park - Wine Festival for the day + dinner at Montage Italian Grill Sunday - lunch at Bellhurst Castle with Breweries and distillery tastings Depart for CHC at 5:00 pm (fast food dinner stop not included in the price) Cost is $ per person, Contact Debbie for more details Includes hotel 2 nights, bus and tip, 2 continental breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, Admission to wine festival Saturday and beer and distillery tastings on Sunday Deposit of $ pp due Dec. 31st Balance due April 15th, 2018 Friday - Depart CHC 3:30pm, fast food dinner stop (not included in price) Arrive at Hampton Inn 9:00 pm Saturday - continental breakfast Head to Clute Park- all day till 5:00 pm Depart at 5:15 pm to head for dinner at Montage Italian Grill (Buffet) 6:00 pm Sunday - continental breakfast Rock Stream Distillery and Brewey 10am Climbing Bines Hop Farm and Brewery 11am Brunch at Belhurst Castle 12:30pm Lucky Hare Brewery 2:00pm Finger Lake Distillery and tour 3:00pm head home at approx. 4:00 pm, fast fod stop on the way home (not included in price) arrive back at CHC 9:00 pm

10 PTARMIGAN SKI CLUB CONTACTS Officers Board Members Committees and Contributors President Mary Ann Bedics Vice President, Ski Jeanne Weiser Treasurer Kathy Seufert Membership Secretary Mary Laronge Recording Secretary Barb Stephens Past President Brian Nuss Elected Bill Ortner Elected Ronnie Rother Elected Joyce Gilmore Appointed Joe Reilly Appointed Tim White Appointed Phil Hublitz Newsletter Editor Bill Ortner Webmaster Ronnie Rother Blue Mt. Vouchers Dale Gogel Bear Creek Vouchers Club Affiliations Eastern PA Ski Council Tom Weiser Special Olympics Dale Gogel PTARMIGAN SKI CLUB /2018 Season Membership Renewal and New Member Application Please complete this entire form including the date and your signature. Make checks payable to PTARMIGAN SKI CLUB. Send form, payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Mary Laronge, 556 Parkside Court, Allentown, PA Otherwise, you may feel free to pick-up your card(s) at our monthly meetings. Last Name: First Name: Spouse: Children: Address: City: Phone: State: Zip: Sponsored By (if applicable): Print in UPPERCASE to avoid confusion) The Ptarmigan Newsletter is sent by (be sure to include your Address); however you may request a Hardcopy by including an additional $5 with your Annual Dues Check the box below. 2017/2018 Season - Membership Dues: Please Check the Appropriate Boxes Below Current Member Renewal (due May 1 st ): $16 Single $26 Family Late Renewal (after Oct 31 st ): $20 Single $30 Family Renew before Oct 31 st and Save New Member Application: $20 Single $30 Family New Memberships valid until Apr 30, 2018 $5 Additional for Hardcopy Newsletter via US Postal (everyone will get it FREE by ) Acknowledgement of Responsibility / Release of Liability: The Ptarmigan Ski Club is a year-round sports and social club providing a variety of activities for its members. Participation in these activities can involve risk and personal injury. I fully accept and understand these risks and voluntarily assume all risks either known or not readily foreseeable. I agree not to hold the Ptarmigan Ski Club, its officers, board members, or any volunteers, liable for any accident or injury resulting from my participation in any club activity. Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Note: Adult member is responsible for each named minor. Each adult must sign. Demographic Information: Age: & over Male Female Visit us online at and FACEBOOK