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1 GATOR TALES T H E O F F I C I A L M O N T H L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E P A L M B E A C H G A T O R S N O W S K I C L U B B O A R D M E M B E R S PRESIDENT Sharon Long wmarussich@comcast.net PAST PRESIDENT Evie Houston sgjewelers2@aol.com VP SKI TRIPS Estela Basso VP SPECIAL ACTIVI- TIES Debbi Haselmire fun45insun@yahoo.com VP SOCIALS Betty Williams TREASURER Liz Loeffler liz.loef@gmail.com SECRETARY Terri Cosgrove MEMBER AT LARGE TBD COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR TBD MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Tim Dai aftd930@gmail.com EVENT COMPTROL- LER DIRECTOR Patti Bochniak President s Message Hello Gators, Our Club is off to a great start this summer. We welcomed a number of new Gator members and guests at our June meeting. Please keep spreading the word about what we have to offer to your friends and co-workers. We need to encourage more people to join in the fun. It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden, unexpected loss of longtime active member Phil Houston, husband of immediate Past President Evie Houston. Phil was a tremendous asset to the Club and will be greatly missed. We are offering a bike and barge trip to the Provence region of southeastern France. The barge includes all meals. The cycling difficulty level is easy and they even have electric bikes. On your daily bike rides, you will visit castles, beautiful countryside and wineries. Join us on this fabulous journey. June was an active month, starting with our inaugural Clematis Street Pub Crawl organized by Karl and Debbie Haselmire. We visited four hand-picked establishments that welcomed the Gators with specials on drinks and appetizers, complemented by a scavenger hunt run by Patti Bochniak. We started at O Shea s playing pool, moved on to the Railway Station Taphouse where we played giant Jenga games, followed by hamburger specials at the Grease Burger Bar and capped off at our final stop at the Tin Fish where watched the last race of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes. Patti supplied official race tickets so that we could place our own bets. We ended the evening with dancing to live music. Thank you, Karl, Debbie and Patti! June also marked the first of three summer Blue Jean Night Out happy hours at the Snuggery in Palm Beach Gardens on June 14th. We had a big crowd who all brought appetizers to share. Everyone socialized and played pool, air hockey and other games. Thank you, Ben Smith, for organizing this fun event! Look for the next one on Tuesday, July 19th. Thirty lucky Gators took a chartered bus to the Miami Marlins game, where the Marlins beat the favored Chicago Cubs 9 to 6. We even got to witness a Marlin s home run followed by the lights and motion of the marlin display. Thank you, Bill Lobb, Theresa Cappelino, Scott Boller, Tif & Gene Keever and Don & Kathy McGee for helping to run this exciting event. We have lots of terrific, entertaining events planned for July. The calendar of events can be found both at the end of this newsletter and on our website. Detailed information on all of our events can be found within this newsletter and on line. Watch your for our weekly blast. Check out our Friday night happy hours, brought to you by Bonnie Boaz. It s a great way to start the weekend with your Gator friends. On Saturday July 2nd, we will kick off the month with a Fourth of July celebration at Betty Williams house. Next will be an afternoon of fun on Saturday July 16th with Let s Knock Em Down bowling at Jupiter Lanes followed by an after-party at Kirby s Sports Grill, courtesy of Debbi Haselmire. Bobbi Gaugh will host the second Blue Jean Night Out event at the Snuggery on Tuesday, July 19th. Thank you all for planning such an exciting schedule. I just went to the Social and Special Activities Committee meeting, and where our volunteers are working hard to bring you great parties, events and trips this year. We are looking for more members, so please come to the next meeting on July 26th. If you would like to get more involved, please join the committee, volunteer to lead an event or trip, or offer to assist other officers. Help us to make your Club even better. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, Sharon Long PRESIDENT Next General Membership Meeting: Thursday, July 12th North Palm Beach Country Club 6:30pm Social Hour 7:30 pm Business Next Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, July 5th at Double Tree Hotel,Palm Beach Gardens, 6:30 pm

2 P A G E 2 Provence, France Bike and Barge Trip May 19-27, 2017 Join the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club for a wonderful bike and boat tour through the wild Camargue nature with its bulls & horses for an amazing price of only $2,980. From the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes you ll cycle gradually towards Aries. After that you ll visit the most typical Provence landscape, including Rhone valley, Van Gogh s Provence, the Roman France of Pont du Gard and finally toast with the exquisite wines of Chateauneuf du Pape and Avignon!!!!! This spectacular trip includes: Round trip air (TBD) 7 nights on the barge L Estello (sheets & towels included) All meals (breakfast, 3 course dinner on board & packed lunch) Coffee and tea on board Tour leader, unisex/ woman s or man s bike, maps & info packs Guided visit of Aries, entrance to Pont-du-Gard Wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape For more information or to sign up, please VP / Special Activities Debbie Haselmire at or fun45insun@yahoo.com. Debbie is looking for a trip leader. If you are interested, please contact her. Oktoberfest Trip September 15-25, 2016 Join the Gators for our fabulous fall trip to Germany and Austria for Oktoberfest. The full package including air is only $2,200. This fabulous European vacation includes: 2 days in medieval, walled Rothenberg, Germany 2 days in Munich, Germany where we will visit the Oktoberfest celebration 4 days in scenic Zell am See, Austria 1 day in beautiful, historic Salzburg, Austria 1 more day in Munich R/T Air from Miami; Short Transfer Breakfast included Daily For more information or to sign up, please contact trip leader Bill Lobb at or billgolf2020@yahoo.com.

3 P A G E 3 Membership Renewals for New Club Year Starting June 1, 2016 Our membership year began on June 1, In order to participate in most of our trips and weekend events, you must be a member. Please take the time to renew your membership. Your dues are used to pay for our operating expenses, our Membership Picnic and the free food you get at many of our meetings. Please support your Club. Member name tags are available upon request at our general meetings. Membership applications can be downloaded on-line at our website at They are also available to fill out at our general meetings. Dues are $40 per year for single memberships and $60 for family memberships. You can mail in your application, turn it in at the meeting or pay on-line with a credit card. For your convenience, a membership application is included on page 4 of this newsletter. An Announcement from Your Communications Team Dear Members: If you would like to make a payment for a ski trip with a credit card, please notify your trip leader, and an invoice will be created for you to pay online. You can request to pay an installment, or the full balance of your account. (Invoices are created by the Event Comptroller per request of the Trip Leaders.) Communications Team Your Club Needs Volunteers! Your Club Needs Volunteers! We are looking for volunteers in several categories to help our Club succeed in the year that will start on June 1st. Social and Special Activities Planning Committee We need more members to help with our events and activities. If you have ideas for new events that you would like to help implement, come to our next meeting. We meet every month on a Tuesday at date and location date that will be shown on the website under the All Events Calendar. Come at 6:30 PM to order food and drinks, and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Debbie Haselmire at or fun45insun@yahoo.com or Betty Williams at or msbettywilliams@att.net. Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders For Ski Trips, contact Estela Basso at or estelavpofski@gmail.com; for other trips, contact Debbie Haselmire at or fun45insun@yahoo.com. We need a trip leader for the Lake Louise/Banff ski trip. Event Leaders If you are interested in leading one of our events, please contact Betty Williams at or msbettywilliams@att.net or Debbie Haselmire at fun45insun@yahoo.com or Officer Assistants Volunteers are needed to be assistants to the VP/Ski Trips, VP/Special Activities, VP/Socials and Treasurer. Must be members in good standing and comfortable with computers, with experience using , Excel and Word.

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5 P A G E 5 Proposed Bylaw Amendment Announcement At its June meeting, the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club Board of Directors voted to propose an amendment to the Club bylaws that would restore the Club benefit of a $500 discount on a trip to the President and the Past President. The benefit for these two officers benefit had been removed in The proposed change will be presented for open discussion in its entirety at the August general meeting and voted on in the succeeding general meeting. The change would be as listed below. ARTICLE IX TRIP DISCOUNTS - Section 4: Executive Committee and Appointed Directors - (a) Executive Committee - All members of the Executive Committee, with the exception of the President and the Past President, during their year of service shall be entitled to a $500 discount on one trip, either a ski or non-ski trip, with the following limitations: (i) If the discount is used on a ski trip, said member of the Executive Committee shall be entitled to a $500 discount to be applied to the trip, including, but not limited to airfare, lodging, lift tickets, and other activities included in the trip package that is offered to Club member. If a ski trip valued less $500 is chosen, the participant shall not receive the difference, or any part thereof. In times of financial need, the amount of the trip discount can be adjusted in an emergency by the Executive Committee and the Member at Large. (ii) If the discount is used on a non-ski trip, the value of the discount shall be as stated in Section 4(a)(i) above. (b) Directors - All Appointed Directors during their year of service on the Board of Directors shall be entitled to a $500 discount on any Club trip. If a ski trip valued less than $500 is chosen, the participant shall not receive the difference, or any portion thereof.

6 P A G E 6 Condolence and Sympathy Messages Condolences to Family of Phil Houston The Gators would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of long time member Phillip Houston, who passed away suddenly. Phil was a well respected and admired member, who was the husband of Past President Evie Houston. Phil was an inspiration to the Club in recent times. He was intelligent and thoughtful, and always offered wise counsel. He was well regarded by his friends in the Club, and his professional colleagues. Phil will be sorely missed, and he will be remembered fondly. Please keep Evie and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Ildiko Haidacher Get Well Soon The Gators would like to extend our wishes for a speedy recovery to Ildiko Haidacher, who recently underwent hip replacement surgery. Ward Cotthaus Get Well Soon The Gators would like to extend our sympathies to longtime member Ward Cotthaus who has been very ill and has been hospitalized. We extend him our best wishes in his recovery. Please keep Ward in your thoughts and prayers. Judi Hessler Sympathies for Illness The Gators would like to extend our sympathies to longtime member Judi Hessler, who has been very ill and is undergoing treatment. We were pleased to see Judi at the March General Meeting (featured with husband Jan Hartough in photo on right). Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

7 P A G E 7 Condolence and Sympathy Messages Condolences to Bill Lobb The Gators would like to offer our deepest condolences to Bill Lobb, whose mother passed away recently. Please keep Bill in your thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Barnes Get Well Soon The Gators would like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Cheryl Barnes, who recently underwent hip replacement surgery. Member at Large to be Appointed A vacancy in the Member at Large position has occurred due to a resignation. The Board of Directors will be appointing a new Member at Large to serve for the remainder of the term until May 31, The requirements and responsibilities for the position are: The Member at Large shall have been a member in good standing for at least two consecutive years immediately prior to the term of office. The Member at Large shall represent the interests of the membership and act as a liaison between individual members and the Board of Directors. The Member at Large shall serve no more than two consecutive terms. The Member at Large shall have a vote on all matters but will receive no club benefit. Interested members who meet these qualifications should submit their names as soon as possible to Club President Sharon Long at wmarussich@comcast.net or call

8 P A G E 8 Please Visit and Like Our New PBGSSC Facebook Page The Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club is proud to announce our new Facebook page. Please visit us at and like our page. You are encouraged to post pictures and comments.

9 P A G E 9 Check us out on Facebook Create your own free Facebook account, then search for Gator Snow Ski Club. You can join the group or just "like us". Events Planning Committee: Meets the LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Join Debbie and Betty on a Tuesday at 7 PM every month for the Event Planning Committee Meeting. Betty Williams VP / Socials Debbie Haselmire VP / Special Activities Join Us at Our Events Theresa Cappelino, Debbie Haselmire, Lois Newell, Karl Haselmire and Estee Levy enjoy the festivities at Betty Williams Memorial Day Party on May 28th. Look for our Mascot at Happy Hour Look for our Gator sign and the alligator head full of candy, seen here at the June 14th happy hour at the Snuggery in Palm Beach Gardens. Volunteer for Club Activities Betty Williams stands next to the inviting array of food offered at her Memorial Day Party on May 28th.

10 P A G E 10 Visit Our Website Take a tour of our new website. We hope you like it! It features: Event Information: on ski trips and all social activities. Blogs: each of your Board Members can keep you up-to-date on the news from their area of responsibility. Event Registration: register online and pay with credit card (or checks). Join/Renew: your membership online. Members Only Area*: a password protected area with a searchable Directory and other content. Forums: where members can discuss topics of interest with other members. Surveys: where members can vote on preferences. Customizable Member Profile: You can add a head shot of yourself, and set your privacy settings (what information would you like to share and what to keep private). Photo Albums: pictures taken at our events...are you there? *In order to access the Members Only area, your membership for the current fiscal year (June 1, May 31, 2017) must be current, or the system will not let you in. If you need to join or renew your membership, you can do so online. Your login is your . Each member needs a unique . If you are logging in for the first time, click "Forgot Password" and a password will be ed to you, from webmaster@gatorsnowskiclub.com. If you do not see the shortly, check your spam/junk folder. If you have joined/renewed recently via check, and you cannot log in, your check may be being processed. Otherwise, we may be missing your or there may be a typo in it. Please contact the Communications Team at

11 June Meeting Recap June 9, 2016 P A G E 11 Gator members gathered for our June general membership meeting at the North Palm Beach Country Club, where we were introduced to our new officers. President Sharon Long began by greeting the members. She called upon Past President Evie Houston to introduce our new members and guests, and each gave a brief introduction. Next VP / Ski Trips Estela Basso introduced out ski program and the new trip leaders. Then VP / Special Activities Debbi Haselmire presented our upcoming special activities and social events. Lastly we had our 50/50 raffle with tickets sold by Shirley Greenlaw. The winner was Dorothy Rettay, who generously donated the proceeds to the Club. Thank you, Dorothy! Then the meeting was adjourned so members could socialize.

12 P A G E 12 Florida Ski Council News From Your FSC Rep, Walter Marussich Hello Gators, Eight Gators attended the Fall meeting of the Florida Ski Council at the Mission Inn Resort in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida during May 20-22, We finalized the 2018 Season selection of ski resorts. The selected 2018 Ski council trips will be: 1) Steamboat Springs, CO - January ) Jackson Hole, WY - February ) Sierra Nevada Spain - March 2018 A new FSC bylaws amendment was passed allowing clubs to combine resources in order to get credit for Florida Ski Council trips. To do this, the council defined what constitutes club participations on a trip, The final verbiage is replete with whereases and differs a little from what is presented below. Note that the FSC Council reserves the right to make additional limited exceptions to this new rule. Independent Club Trip In order for a club to be counted (per the bylaws) as participating on an FSC trip, they must: 1. Have a signed contract with the designated tour provider for lodging, air, etc. 2. Advertise the trip either at meetings, on their website or other means. 3. Have an identified Trip Leader. 4. Bring a minimum of 10 people on the trip. Combined Club Trip If multiple clubs join together to maximize participation on an FSC trip, they can be "counted as participating" (participation on a council trip can be as low as two club members going) provided that: 1. Each club advertises and promotes the trip to their local members. 2. Each club provides leadership and/ or assistance to the other club on the trip (such as serving as an assistant trip leader or helping in some way). 3. Total number of travelers on the trip (regardless of club affiliation) must be at least 10 x the # of clubs joining together. (For example, if two clubs join together to run a trip, the total number of travelers must be 20 or greater. If 3 clubs join together the total number must be 30 or greater. It does not matter which club the travelers are from) Elections for office were held. Welcome Jeannie Kilpatrick-Staubus - our new FSC secretary. Please review the new Florida Ski Council website for additional information at floridaskicouncil.com Around the council... Gator trips are open to all members in good standing from the council clubs, First come first served basis so long as you are also in good standing with our club - Our reciprocity fee is negligible. A familiarization trip to new Zealand is offered for a potential tri on November This is summer on New Zealand so this would be a Summer Trip ( you know, maybe some Golf, Sightseeing tourist traps, and terminally long Bus rides). Am just saying that so I get chosen to go. Please let the Club President, Sharon Long, know if you are interested in going. A familiarization trip for a ski trip Sierra Nevada is will offered by Holidaze Tours to the ski council clubs. Our ski club will participate on this trip. Candidate for the FAM will need to contact Estela Basso, the VP of Ski Note that familiarizations trips are business trips - not a subsidized vacation. Ability to evaluate trip opportunities and professional behavior is expected. Council expects decisions makers to join but our bylaws make it impractical for board members to attend. Spouses and significant others are not permitted to attend even if they offer to pay full fare. Walter Marussich - FSC Delegate gsscmem@comcast.net

13 P A G E 13 Ski Trips From Your Acting VP / Ski Trips, Estela Basso Powder Dreams Hi Gators! All of our ski trips are now available to register! Our first trip is to Copper Mountain, Colorado - Jan 7-14, This is a Saturday to Saturday, 7- night ski trip, flying out of Palm Beach International into Denver. Copper is only 69 miles from Denver, a short 1.5-hour bus ride plus a 30 minute grocery and liquor stop. We will be staying at Copper Village Condominiums, a ski-in/walk out lodge in silver rated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominiums. Silver rated accommodations are slightly older than the Gold or Platinum rated ones, but many have been remodeled and they all are clean, comfortable, and well maintained. They have a full kitchen, living room with gas or wood-burning fireplace, balcony or deck/patio, and most of the lodging offers mountain views. All guests enjoy access to the Copper Mountain Athletic Cub that is centered in the resort. Here you will find an Olympic Swimming Pool, Hot Tubs, a fullyequipped Fitness Center, as well as a Spa and Indoor Tennis, Racquetball, and Volleyball Courts which are available by appointment. Copper Mountain's award-winning Ski School will get beginners on the slopes in no time and parents will love "Kids Night Out" which is free evening child care with games, activities, and a pizza party! The standard package for this trip which includes air, lodging, 5- day adult ski lift ticket, round trip ground transfers airport to resort, porterage, taxes and fees, bandana memento, welcome cheese and wine reception, après-ski happy hours and pre- and post-trip parties is only $1300* per person! Only 24 spots available. Trip Leader is Everett Barber: barbever@msn.com (h) (cell) Our second trip is to Beaver Creek, Colorado Jan 21-28, This is a Florida Ski Council Trip and is expected to include a total of approx. 400 skiers from all over Florida. This is a Saturday to Saturday, 7-night ski trip, flying out of Palm Beach International into Denver. Beaver Creek is 109 miles from Denver, an easy 2-hour bus ride plus a 45-minute grocery and liquor stop. We will be staying at the most desirable property, The Charter. Deluxe ski in/ski out 2 b/2 ba condos with all the amenities. Bedding of the second bedroom is 2 queens. Situated in the heart of the Beaver Creek Ski Resort, The Charter offers ski-in/ski-out access within walking distance of Beaver Creek Village. Recognized by Condé Nast as one of the "Top 50 Ski Hotels in the US and Canada" for 2010, this European-inspired property is considered one of Colorado s best lodging options. The Charter at Beaver Creek invites guests to experience the finest in mountain hospitality and luxury. The Charter s first-class hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, bell staff, and full meeting and catering services. Accommodations at The Charter include luxury hotel rooms and individually owned 1- to 5-bedroom condominiums. The Charter offers on-site amenities such as an indoor lap pool and hot tubs, as well as a game room, health club and summer-season outdoor pool. A computer center with complimentary printing is available for guest use, and wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the property. Two on-site restaurants are available at the Charter. The Terrace Restaurant offers a daily breakfast buffet, and Black Diamond Bistro serves dinner nightly. Spa Struck is a full-service spa located on site, and bike, ski and snowboard rentals are available on property at Charter Sports. Don't miss out on the Nastar race, two FSC dinners, mountain lunch, crazy hat and boxer day, groomed runs, terrain for all levels, upscale ski-in ski-out condos. Don't forget the chocolate chip cookies, Gators happy hour and Farewell Awards Banquet. Lift tickets are interchangeable with Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and A-basin. See why Beaver Creek s slogan is " it's not exactly roughing it". Ski on legendary powder in a luxury resort with heated sidewalks & escalators! Designed to accommodate skiers of all abilities, come try it! The Standard Package which includes 7 nights lodging in 2b/2ba at The Charter deluxe condos, R/T air from PBI to Denver, R/T ground transfers airport to resort, 5-day adult lift ticket, baggage handling, taxes and fees, pre- and post-trip party, welcome reception, FSC parties, Nastar races and après-ski happy hour(s) is only $2,009*. We have 60 spots. Trip Leader is Carol Pattison cpattiso@aol.com Assistant Trip Leader is Bonnie Boaz bonnie.boaz2411@gmail.com Third is our exciting trip to Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado February 4-11, We will be flying from Fort Lauderdale directly into Aspen Airport, which is practically next to the slopes. We will stay at the Top of the Village, the ultimate ski-in ski-out condominium lodging. These deluxe units are spacious and surrounded on three sides by mountains and forest. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, washer-dryer, gas grill and private balcony or patio. Top of the Village also offer an outdoor heated pool, two outdoor hot tubs, fitness room and sauna. Covered parking, elevators and complimentary shuttle service within the village. The Standard Package for this trip with air, lodging, ground transfers, 5-day lift tickets, pre and post trip party, welcome reception, Club dinner and après-ski happy hours is only $1860*. We have 44 spots. Trip Leader is Stephanie Morgan stephanie@allaboutyoutc.com Continued on the following page

14 P A G E 14 Ski Trips From Your VP / Ski Trips, Estela Basso Powder Dreams Continued from the preceding page For our next trip we are headed to Canada. Our Lake Louise/Banff ski trip with the Florida Ski Council is February 25-March 4, 2017 Includes 4 nights deluxe lodging at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & 3 nights Chateau Lake Louise, located in the middle of the oldest Canadian National Park, with access to almost 8,000 skiable acres at Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village & Lake Louise. We will participate in the Nastar races on the mountain. Parties galore!: pre-trip, welcome & 2 FSC parties; mountain picnic, post trip parties. We are flying from Fort Lauderdale to Calgary with Air Canada Come ski the big Canadian 3 and stay in a Castle with the Gators and the FSC! The Standard Package which includes 4 nights lodging at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, 3 nights lodging at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, R/T air from FLL to Calgary, R/T ground transfers airport to resort, 5-day adult lift ticket, baggage handling, taxes and fees, preand post-trip party, welcome reception, FSC parties, Nastar races and après-ski happy hour(s) is $2,135* We have 36 spots. We need a Trip Leader for this wonderful destination. In the meantime, contact Estela Basso VP of Ski estelavpofski@gmail.com with any questions. For our next ski trip, we are going back to Andalo-Paganella, Italy March 11-19, By popular demand, we are repeating the trip that 60 lucky Gators took this year. We will be staying 7 nights with half board at the same beautiful hotel, Hotel Cristallo, at the bottom of the gondola. This gorgeous 3 star hotel (feels like 5) offers you the most sumptuous breakfasts and dinners that you could imagine. We will have a tour and wine tasting at the Francesco Moser Winery, and meet the famous cyclist and owner himself! Other highlights: tour and wine tasting at the Mezzacorona Winery, night skiing and Gala Dinner at the New Restaurant Dosson, Happy Hour there as well. A lunch at the very top of the mountain, at La Roda Restaurant, with incredible views and the best pretzels I ever had. A visit to Trento downtown; a tour of Lake Garda and visit to enchanting villages around the lake with great shopping opportunities. The Standard Package which includes 7 nights lodging in 3* Superior hotel rooms double occupancy, R/T air from Miami to Milan, R/T ground transfers airport to resort, 7-day adult lift ticket (valid for night skiing also), baggage handling, taxes and fees, pre- and post-trip party, welcome reception, tour and wine tasting at Francesco Moser Winery, tour and wine tasting at Mezzacorona Winery, night skiing with Gala dinner at New Restaurant Dosson, happy hour at Dosson, lunch at La Roda (top of the mountain), visit to Garda Lake Riva del Garda, visit to Trento downtown, bandana, is only:$2,165* We will be offering an optional day trip to Verona for only $65 We have 34 standard packages and 6 Ground packages for this trip. Trip Leader: Vi Ware Vivia.ware@yahoo.com Last but not least is our Spring Break trip March 18-25, Ski Big Sky & Moonlight Basin for combined 5,750 acres of expansive space with minimal lift lines. We will be staying at Huntley Lodge, located in one of the best locations in Big Sky, at the heart of their Mountain Village. This recently remodeled three story lodging originated as a vision of the late NBC news broadcaster, Chet Huntley, an avid skier who had a passion for Big Sky resort. The entire Huntley Complex contains Chet s Bar and Grill; Firehole Lounge a great place for morning coffee, the Solace Spa, ski storage, meeting rooms, and concierge desk. Also in this area are their two hot tubs, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, and fitness room. Every room features a luxurious Boyne bed(s), wet bar, coffee maker, refrigerator, TV, seating area, high speed wireless internet, and daily maid service. Additional amenities include baby and childcare, laundry facilities, free parking, a restaurant on site, a complimentary breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. The Standard Package which includes 7 nights lodging at the Huntley Lodge in First Class rooms double occupancy, R/T air from Fort Lauderdale to Bozeman, R/T ground transfers airport to resort, 5-day adult lift ticket, baggage handling, taxes and fees, pre- and post-trip party, welcome reception, daily breakfast, Club Dinner, Club Happy Hour(s) and bandana, is $2,206*. We have 32 spots. Trip Leader is Richard Ruvido ruvidorealestate@yahoo.com *Prices shown are per person/double occupancy, and reflect a 3% cash discount when paying with cash or check. Prices, itinerary and conditions are subject to change. Reservations are accepted on a first-come basis based on receipt of appropriate deposit. Trip deposits MUST be accompanied by a completed Palm Beach Gator Ski Club Trip Application. Your membership must be current to travel on a Palm Beach Gator Ski Club trip. All prices are subject to change due to, but not limited to, resort and government taxes and airline taxes, fuel surcharges and airport fees. Cancellation at any time will result in a cancellation fee. It is the trip participant s responsibility to understand the cancellation policies and fees for his or her trip. Trip cancellation/travel insurance is recommended. Estela Basso VP / Ski Trips (561) estelavpofski@gmail.com

15 P A G E 15 Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club Ski Season Copper Mountain, Colorado: Jan. 7-14, 2017 (Price $1,300 ) 24 Travelers Trip Leader: Everett Barber, (561) or barbever@msn.com Lodging: Copper Village Condominiums, ski-in/walk out lodge in silver rated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominiums Lift tickets: 5-day adult ski lift ticket; Party Package. Round Trip Air from PBI to Denver with one stop in Atlanta, ground transfers to resort. FSC Beaver Creek, Colorado: Jan , 2017 (Price $2,009) 60 Travelers Trip Leader: Carol Pattison, or cpattiso@aol.com Assistant Trip Leader: Bonnie Boaz, or bonnie.boaz2411@gmail.com Lodging: The Charter, deluxe ski in/ski out 2 bedroom/2 bath condos. 5 day lift ticket that includes Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone & A-Basin; Party Package. Round Trip Air from PBI to Denver with one stop in Atlanta; ground transfers with grocery stop. Snowmass, Colorado: Feb. 4-11, 2017 (Price $1,860) 44 Travelers Trip Leader: Stephanie Morgan, or sephanie@allaboutyoutc.com Lodging: Top of the Village, deluxe ski-in ski-out condos. 5 day lift ticket, Party Package. Round Trip Air from Ft. Lauderdale to Aspen Airport FSC Lake Louise / Banff, Canada: Feb. 25-March 4, 2017 (Price $2,135) 36 Travelers Trip Leader: TBD Lodging: 4 nights deluxe lodging at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel & 3 nights at Chateau Lake Louise. 5 day lift tickets, Party Package Round Trip Air from Ft. Lauderdale to Calgary, Canada. Andalo Paganella, Italy: Mar , 2016 (Price $2,165) 40 Travelers Trip Leader: Vi Ware or vivia.ware@yahoo.com 7 Nights at the Hotel Cristallo, Short Walk to Lift. 7 day lift tickets, Breakfast and Dinner included. Round Trip Air from Miami to Milan, Italy. Big Sky Montana - Spring Break: Mar , 2017 (Price $2,206) 32 Travelers Trip Leader: Rich Ruvido or Richardruvido@gmail.com Lodging: Huntley Lodge - recently remodeled hotel rooms at the heart of Big Sky s Mountain Village. 5 day lift ticket, Party Package. Round Trip Air from Ft. Lauderdale to Bozeman, Montana.

16 P A G E 16 Copper Mountain, Colorado - Ski Trip COPPER MOUNTAIN Jan. 7 to Jan 14, 2017 SAY WHAT? A 7 night trip to Copper Mountain CO for only $1,300? Are you kidding? Nope! You read it right! $1,300 covers R/T air from PBI to Denver, ground transportation to/from Copper Mountain, 7 nights in 2 BR condos easy walking distance to the lifts, 5 days lift tickets (with option for 6 th day skiing) and the green stuff! Stop by and see Everett Barber, the trip leader, at the Copper Mountain table or contact him by phone or as shown below. You can mail applications and your $300 deposit checks to Everett Barber at 8236 parties! Come on, Gators! Leave your busy, sea level life behind you and get two miles high for wonderful, spontaneous fun on the snow! Copper Mountain is one of the premier ski destinations in Colorado with skiing for all ability levels! This will be a great way to play in the white stuff without spending too much of S. Elizabeth Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, FL Phone Home / Cell. barbever@msn.com. This is the first trip of the Gator snow ski season and by far the most economical. There are only 24 slots for this trip, (small trips are really special!) and we have some members already signed up! So, don t get caught in the snooze you lose mode and miss out on this incredible trip! SIGN UP NOW!

17 P A G E 17 Big Sky, Montana - Spring Break Ski Trip BIG SKY, MONTANA March 18 to March 25, 2017 I m so proud to be the trip leader for the Spring Break next year from March 18th to the 25th. Are you ready to enjoy one of the biggest mountain resorts in the U.S.? Other resorts brag about how big they are! They don t have what Big Sky has! You can ski Big Sky and have a feeling that you have the mountains to yourself. No crowds, no long lift lines and plenty of beginner to expert skiing. After your free breakfast in the morning you they have been four-wheeling all of the mountain back roads, canoeing and river rafting the Madison, Gallatin and Yellowstone Rivers. Mountain biking is Huge in Big Sky and they have been having a blast and lead the way every time I visit them. I m working on a side trip (not included in the price) to Yellowstone and in the winter it is a Winter Wonderland. I have never seen more wildlife anywhere in the world than Yellowstone! For that matter we see Elk, Big Horn Sheep, and an occasional Moose in Scott s backyard! Yellowstone is only 35 can go from your room at the luxurious Huntley Lodge (ski-in and ski-out) and ski to your lesson with your children, drop them off and ski the vast terrain of Big Sky and Moonlight Basin. Yes, Moonlight Basin is now owned by the Boyne Group. The Boyne Group over the summer has done some major lift renovations and is ready for all of the Gators for a great ski vacation! The best kept secret has been let out of the bag and everyone who loves the outdoors is moving to Big Sky and Bozeman. It s exploding with development. Having the very private Yellowstone Club next door to Big Sky helps in its prosperity! Also we have some very special former Gators, Scott and Heidi, who moved there and are into the Montana lifestyle. In the summer miles from Big Sky! If you are looking for an adventure trip and haven t been to Big Sky this is the once in a lifetime Family trip to take! See you at Big Sky next March 18, Trip Leader: Rich Ruvido or Richardruvido@gmail.com

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20 Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbi Haselmire Hi GATORS! The FUN, FUN, FUN continues throughout the Dog Days of Summer!!!! Bowlers sign up for the Let s Knock Em Down Bowling on Saturday July 16 th at Jupiter Lanes, then after party at Kirby s. Coming up on August 26-28th is a trip to Kissimmee, FL to OLD TOWN, with a fabulous dinner/show at Capone s, please see details following. Don t forget about our 2 big exciting trips; Germany/Oktoberfest and the New England / Canada cruise (still 2 more air spots left for this). As we roll into the end of the year already hop on board The Grand Celebration Cruise Ship on Nov 4-6 for a weekend cruise into Freeport, Bahamas. Check out the France Provence / Camargue Bike and Barge May 19 th May 27, a trip not to miss/ only 20 spots available. As always I am looking for some motivated Gator s to help plan/run any event in Special Activities. Please contact me if interested in setting up to the plate and joining in the making of FUN,FUN, FUN!!! Please join VP of Socials Betty Williams and I at our next Social and Special Activities Planning meeting. TBD We need your help!!!!!! Catch everyone at Happy Hour!!!! LET S KNOCK EM DOWN BOWLING, JU- LY 16, 2016 Looking for a fun Saturday afternoon in A/C on a hot summer day, then come join the Gators as we take to the lanes at Jupiter Lanes. Sign up & pay with Deb by July 14th General Meeting. Only $18 for members and $20 for non gets you 3 games and rental shoes w/ bowling ball. After party will be at Kirby s Sport Grille for anyone wanting to come to join us. Contact Deb Haselmire at or fun45insun@yahoo.com to sign up. See flyer below for more information. OLD TOWN, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA SUM- MER GET AWAY WEEKEND, AUGUST 26 28, 2016 Take a step back into the 50 s and 60 s as the Gators cruise into the Comfort Suites Maingate East at Old Town in Kissimmee Florida. Make your own reservations by August 5 th (use code HF2AH2, )!!!!! Check out the Muscle car show Friday evening, Classic car show on Saturday evening with live entertainment both nights. Come be a kid again by enjoying go-carts, arcade, sling slot ride plus much more. Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meetings: P A G E 20 There will be a group lunch at local restaurant about 11am (Place TBD) for those interested. So many sights, activities to check out, as we are minutes from Disney. Relax by the pool / tiki bar at the hotel if like. Be sure to sign up with Dorothy for a fabulous night out at Capone s Dinner and Show for Saturday!!!! If you enjoy fun and adventure with Old School charm this is a weekend sure not to miss. Limited rooms available so be sure to make your reservations, they will go fast at $93 per night plus tax!!!!!! Let Deb Haselmire know you got reservations ( or fun45insun@yahoo.com ) so I can include you in on the FUN, FUN, FUN!!! ROOOOOOM!!!!! See Flyer below for more information. OKTOBERFEST, SEPT , 2016 Get on waiting list if cancellation, CONTACT BILL LOBB GET YOUR BEER STIENS READY!!! Travel to Munich, Germany for a traditional German Bavarian Oktoberfest. First stop, spend time in Rothenberg, Germany exploring the picturesque lanes, half-timbered houses and an intact fortification wall will give you a good look of what a medieval town looked like nearly 1000 years ago. Wearing comfortable shoes is essential for a pleasant stroll on the cobblestone. NEXT STOP, MUNICH for the annual Oktoberfest started back in It is a 16 day festival running from late September to the 1st weekend in October and is considered as the world s largest fair. Being a part of Oktoberfest can certainly promise you the time of your life. Here you will get to enjoy large quantities of Oktoberfest Beer as well as a variety of traditional food including Hendl (chicken), Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock), Knodel (potato or bread dumpling, Reiberdastchi (potato pancakes) and more. You will also be able to enjoy a number of rides. Oktoberfest will let you discover the culture of the Munich better and you will come across people from all over the world. Onto ZELL AM SEE for a few days to take in the scenery of a corridor in the Kitzbuhel Alps of Austria. The last part of the trip will be spent in SALZ- BURG, where the hills are alive!!! Salzburg means salt castle, referring to its massive fortress and white gold from the mountains in the South. Continued on the following page Tuesday, July 26th at the Hilton at 3700 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island.. Come at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm. We meet on a Tuesday every month.

21 P A G E 21 Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbi Haselmire Continued from the preceding page OKTOBERFEST, SEPT , 2016 The city s magnificent Baroque town center is rated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that can easily be explored by foot. A classical music festival, the city s most famous son Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the heartwarming musical Thee Sound of Music created the area s fame and popularity with music enthusiasts all over the world. Sign up with the trip leader Bill Lobb at or billgolf2020@yahoo.com. See flyer below in this newsletter for more information. More information to be added as acquired. FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE, OCT. 8-15, 2016 LIMITED CABINS AVAILABLE, 2 SPOTS FOR AIR / RESERVE TODAY CONTACT DEB HASELMIRE ALL ABOARD!!!!! Join the Gators as we fly to New York City and board the unmistakably elegant Regal Princess cruise ship on a colorful journey to various Ports Of Call in New England and Canada. Mother Nature will do her best show on this cruise in providing views of coastal New England and Canada during the colorful fall foliage. You ll be visiting prime leaf-peeping destinations such as Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine and more! The Regal Princess is a 141,000 ton ship that was launched in 2014 with the SKY- WALK (a cantilevered glass walkway the jets out from the Lido Deck, allowing passengers to take in unobstructed views of the sea below). On the newest Princess ship you can watch Movies Under the Stars with fall colors as the backdrop. This ship is unique being that it has no cabins with windows or port hole windows. You go from interior to balcony to suites!!! The itinerary is phenomenal because you are in a Port every day except one. The Ports of Call are as follows: Newport, RI Boston, Mass Bar Harbor, Maine St. John, New Brunswick Halifax, Nova Scotia Funday at Sea. Contact VP Special Activities Deb Haselmire at or fun45insun@yahoo.com to sign up. See Flyers and links further down in this newsletter for more information. Please Note: I am looking for a trip leader, if interested please contact (Deb Haselmire), VP Special Activities. LIM- Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meetings: ITED CABINS AFTER MAY 10TH. FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMAS CRUISE November 4 6TH, 2016 Make your reservations for a FUN FILLED weekend on board the Grand Celebration out of the Port of Palm Beach. Enjoy exciting ship board activities, dining, entertainment and relaxing while cruising to Freeport, Grand Bahamas for a day in the Islands. A great weekend get away from it all trip. Make your own reservations (see flyer below for information). Contact Deb Haselmire for additional information. FRANCE PROVENCE & CAMARGUE BIKE AND BARGE TOUR, MAY 19 27, 2017 Join the Gator s for a wonderful Bike and Barge tour through the wild Camargue nature with its bull & horses: from the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes you ll cycle gradually towards Aires. After that you ll visit the most typical Provence landscape, including Rhone Valley, Van Gogh s Provence, the Roman France of Pont du landscape and finally toasting with the exquisite wines of Chateauneuf du Pape and Avignon. Routes will average about 28 to 34 miles a day on terrains from flat to hilly with some climbing involved. You will be on the Barge L Estello which will include your meals, bikes, 7 night accommodations, detailed route descriptions plus more. ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!!! Contact Deb Haselmire to sign with deposit of $500 or more information. See flyer below for more info plus below. Debbi Haselmire (VP Special Activities) Tuesday, July26th at the Hilton at 3700 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island. Come at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm. We meet on a Tuesday every month.

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23 P A G E 23 Gator Snow Ski Club Invites You To SNORKEL UNDER THE BLUE HERON BRIDGE 900 EAST BLUE HERON BLVD. SATURDAY JULY 23 RD AT 10:00 AM Meet under the Blue Heron Bridge for some snorkeling around and under the bridge. Look for the Pirate Flag. Bring your own chairs and tables to hang out in the shade under the bridge. High tide at 11:37 AM, there is a window of an hour to snorkel before the tide turns. Provide your own beverages (alcohol prohibited),,,,, food, snorkel gear, dive flag, etc. FYI: Get there before 10 AM to park, as parking lot fills up fast!!!! Contact Kathy Levas for more info at: or kathyl2261@gmail.com

24 P A G E 24 TAKE A STEP BACK INTO THE 50 S & 60 S, CRUISE INTO OLD TOWN, KISSIMMEE AUGUST 26 28, 2016 Join the Gator Snow Ski Club at the Comfort Suites Maingate East 2775 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL Book your own room by calling , USE CODE HF2AH7 Rooms ONLY $93 per night plus tax. RESERVE BY AUGUST 5 TH!!!!!!!! ENJOY A FABULOUS FUN-FILLED WEEKEND!!!!! MUSCLE CAR SHOW FRIDAY AT 4 PM CLASSIC CAR SHOW SATURDAY AT 3 PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BOTH NIGHTS GROUP LUNCH SATURDAY AT 11 (PLACE TBD) DINNER & SHOW AT CAPONE S SATURDAY EVENING FOR THOSE INTERESTED (See Additional Flyer under Socials, Contact Dorothy Rettay for info.) BE A KID AGAIN!!! ENJOY RIDES, GO-CARTS, ARCADE & MUCH MORE COMFORT SUITES WALKING DISTANCE TO OLD TOWN, DISNEY WITHIN FEW MILES Contact: DEB HASELMIRE AT OR Fun45insun@yahoo.com For more information and to sign up. FUN FUN FUN

25 P A G E 25 Join the Gators SEPTEMBER 15 25, 2016 MUNICH, GERMANY for OKTOBERFEST Cost $2200 ITINERARY Sept. 15, 2016 Fly to Munich Sept. 16 th Arrive Munich to Rothenberg HOTEL Hotel Merian Sept. 17 th Rothenberg Sept. 18 th Munich, Oktoberfest HOTEL NH Munchen Duetscher Kaiser Sept. 19 th Munich, Oktoberfest Sept. 20 th 24 th Zell Am See, Austria HOTEL Gasthof Tauernstuberl Sept. 24 th Salzburg HOTEL Am Neutor Hotel Sept 25 th Airport Holiday Inn, Munich Sept 26 th Fly out of Munich Sign-up Deadline June 1st For more information contact Bill Lobb at or billgolf2020@yahoo.com

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28 P A G E 28 CRUISE TO FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND NOVEMBER 4 6, 2016 Leaving from the Port of Palm Beach join the Gators for an exciting weekend of FUN in the sun. Call Mary Rosa at , ext. 284 (9am 3pm, Mon Sat) to book your reservation (50% down required). Mention Gator Snow Ski Club and receive 10 free drinks (Approx. $70 value) per cabin!!! Rates on Deck 4 starting at: Interior (double occ); $ per cabin, ($ Per Person) ** Single supplement cabin, if available; $ PP Ocean view (double occ); $ per cabin, ($ PP) ** Single supplement cabin, if available; $ PP Above includes government fees, taxes, port charges. Not included are on board charges, parking and gratuities. Upper Decks available at higher rates. Full payment required 30 days prior to sailing. For more information contact: Deb Haselmire, , fun45insun@yahoo.com

29 P A G E 29 BEN S BIKE RIDE LAKE OKEECHOBEE / OPTIONAL CAMPING FEBRUARY 17 19, 2017 BIKE RIDE: February 18, 2017,,,,, Start of bike ride is at 10 access gate G36 on Hwy 441. From Palm Beach Gardens,,, Go out PGA to Beeline (710),,,, go right (about 39 miles) to County RD 15B (SE 126 Blvd),,,,,, turn left,,,,, go to Hwy 441 then go right 4 miles to G 36,,,, turn left. OPTIONAL CAMPING: Camping on your own,,,,, KOA 4278, South US 441 in Okeechobee City. They have cabins (but they are going fast) and numerous RV and tent sites (tent camping should not be windy like Pahokee),,, tent area # ,,,, 9 hole golf course, tennis, bocce, pentaque, adult only pool, hot tub, campfires and the Shanty Lounge w/ live music & dancing. There is a $4 day use fee if not staying there,,,,,, RESERVATIONS: CALL Or online at There is a Best Western across from KOA. Friday night option to eat at Lightsey s new location,,, 1506 South Parrot Ave, Okeechobee,,, (Old Fla style restaurant. If staying at KOA,,,, will leave KOA at 9:15 to drive 9 miles from the KOA for the bike ride: Saturday Feb 18 th, 2017,,,, meet 10 AM at Gate G36 on Hwy SE 441 which is 9 miles from the KOA,,,,,, guest leader TBD,,, Will ride paved bike path on top of dike 7 miles south at 8-10 MPH to the Gator Hole bar for drinks and restroom break then back to cars and return to KOA. Ben is in the Eagle cabin on golf course. Campfire at Ben s cabin area. For more info contact Ben Smith at or bbsdob525@aol.com

30 P A G E 30 FRANCE / PROVENCE & CAMARGUE BIKE AND BARGE TOUR AIGUES MORTES TO AVIGNON MAY 20-27, 2017 AMAZING PRICE **$2980!!!! Join the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club for a wonderful bike and boat tour through the wild Camargue nature with its bulls & horses: from the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes you ll cycle gradually towards Aries. After that you ll visit the most typical Provence landscape, including Rhone valley, Van Gogh s Provence, the Roman France of Pont du Gard and finally toast with the exquisite wines of Chateauneuf du Pape and Avignon!!!!! This spectacular trip includes: Round trip air (TBD) 7 nights on the barge L Estello (sheets & towels included) All meals (breakfast, 3 course dinner on board & packed lunch) Coffee and tea on board Tour leader, unisex/ woman s or man s bike, maps & info packs Guided visit of Aries, entrance to Pont-du-Gard Wine tasting in Chateauneuf-du-Pape Not Included: Beverages other then coffee/tea, entrance to museums, helmet rental, trip insurance, bicycle protection, tips & extras in general. ONLY 20 SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!! To sign up: $500 deposit required Payments of $1000 due August & November Final payment due February 2017 CONTACT: DEB HASELMIRE, fun45insun@yahoo.com ** Note: Prices and itinerary subject to change depending on exchange rates, fuel charges, and air taxes at time of final payment.

31 P A G E 31 FRANCE BIKE AND BARGE TOUR, MAY 20 27, 2017 AIGUES MORTES TO AVIGNON SKILL LEVEL The route is on countryside roads with little traffic in rural and city areas. Routes average 28 to 34 miles (45 to 55 km). This tour offers you the opportunity to choose each day if you would like to cycle on your own utilizing the detailed route descriptions provided or to cycle with the tour guide and group. Terrain varies from flat to hilly with some climbing involved. One climb of approximately km is quite challenging and the northern wind in Camargue, the legendary Mistral the master of the winds, can be a factor as well. ROUTE PROFILE Total Length: 260 km, Total vertical up: 400 m, Terrain: 95% asphalt, 5% unpaved The tour is totally in the lowlands during the two stages in Camargue, while the stages north of Aries present some ups and downs, which however are easy to overcome. There is just one more demanding slope towards Baux de Provence, but you will be fully repaid with extraordinary landscape. The itinerary is mostly on secondary roads with low traffic; some short stretches on more busy roads are however inevitable. There will also be a couple of navigation stretches to make the stages more enjoyable. Easy: easy cycling in mostly flat areas, with only few short climbs and descents. Little effort required, suitable for most people. The Barge L Estello The boat is equipped with 10 double cabins (one with a double bed and nine with twin). Each cabin has 2 portholes (one is in the bathroom), is air conditioned and has en-suite facilities. The living area is an air conditioned living room and is divided into two areas: the restaurant, with large picture windows and the bar area with comfortable sofas and armchairs Extra features include a sundeck with fixed awning, table and chairs. Free wi-fi in the restaurant and bar area, bring and borrow supply of travel books, petanque/boules sets and board games. There is a wi-fi connection on board which normally works during the whole tour. You will have free access to the network. DAY BY DAY Aigues-Mortes Individual arrival and boarding after 6 PM in Aigues-Mortes, medieval town, ancient military and commercial port on the Mediterranean. Aigues-Mortes, round tour (34 miles / 55 km) Going through small country lanes of Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages you will reach in the afternoon the charming fisherman s village Le Grau-du-Roi. Possibly a refreshing bath Aigues-Mortes Aries (25 km) You will sail for a couple hours up to Saint Gilles and then cycle to today s destination: Aries, known for the richness of its antique and Roman patrimony. The city fascinates you with its n the beach. Continued on next page

32 P A G E 32 FRANCE BIKE AND BARGE TOUR, MAY 20 27, 2017 (Continued) hidden treasures. Getting lost among its small alleys will be like entering a picture by Van Gogh. In the afternoon you will also have the opportunity to be welcomed by a professional guide, who will accompany you around the jewels of the town. Aries Vallabregues (60 km) This is a breathtaking stage, which brings you to the Alpilles, with the perfect village of Les- Baux-de-Provence and then to Saint Remy de Provence. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees will accompany the trip. In the evening you will moor in Vallabregues, pretty Provencal village on the banks of the Rhone. Vallabregues Aramon (35 km) Along the country roads you will arrive to Barbentane with its castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. You will cycle to the magnificient Abbey of Saint Micheal de Frigulet and afterwards down to the medieval village of Boulbon. In the afternoon navigation to Aramon for the overnight with a beautiful view of the Mont Ventoux. Aramon Avignon (40 km) The stage today will bring you the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont de Gard, a very spectacular work. Back to Aramon in the afternoon you will sail to Avignon, the city of Popes. Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Benezet. Avignon, round tour (45 km) You cycle in the direction of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, following low traffic roads surrounded by vineyards. In Chateauneuf-du-Pape you can enjoy a tasting of the very famous Provencal wine. After you will cross the Rhone at the height of Roquemaure and back through the Villeneuve-les-Avignon following the course of the river. Avignon. After breakfast, end of services. BIKES AND ACCCESSORIES Girolibero s City bikes are available in various sizes in unisex / women s or men s models. You can choose from the following bikes: City bike 27 gear Shimano Deore or Kalkhoff Electro bike 8 gear Shimano Nexus All rented bikes are equipped with: 1 cycle computer, one-sided saddlebag, front bar or map holder, water bottle, repair kit, combination lock. Plus receive an information packet containing: road book describing the cycling route stage by stage, bike maps, and information on the cities, towns and villages of the tour. BY YOUR SIDE At your arrival on Saturday at 6 PM you will meet the tour leader and the crew. Every evening after dinner the guide will present you the cycling program for the next day. The tour leaders are carefully selected and rigorously trained by Girolibero. They are multi-lingual, and speak at least English and German. Smart, entertaining, caring and endlessly enthusiastic, they have a true passion for sharing their love of the outdoors, people, culture and local food. Thanks to a deep knowledge of the territory, they can give you useful hints and help you appreciate the place you are visiting.

33 P A G E 33 Recent Social / Special Activities Event Clematis Street Pub Crawl June 11th June 11th about 25 Gators met at O Shea s Irish Pub on Clematis Street where a few beers were had, then off to the next stop. The group had a fantastic time at Southern Railway Tap House!!!! They greeted us with HH specials that included drinks and food. Some of the Gators got into playing Jenga with the huge blocks stacked on the table. Next stop was The Grease Burger Bar where the meal of the day was the famous burgers,,, YUM!!!! Finally last stop included Tin Fish Tin who also welcomed us with open arms, beer bucket specials, live music, horse racing and a fantastic end to a great crawl. Big thank you to Patti B. for organizing a scavenger hunt and also providing tickets for the Belmont Stakes (for which the bartender won the pot).

34 P A G E 34 Recent Social / Special Activities Event Miami Marlins Game June 25th On June 25th Academy Bus took 30 Gator s to the Miami Marlin Stadium for a fabulous game at the ballpark. Gators enjoyed a tailgating bus ride with wraps, chips, cookies and water on the way down to Miami, then into the stadium!!! What an exciting game!!!! Marlins won 9 6!! Everyone watched a very awesome game with lots of scoring, a homerun was made causing the statue to go off with lights a water sprays. Lots of food and beverages were had by all. A big thanks to the group that made this event a FUN, FUN, FUN day (Bill Lobb, Theresa Cappellino, Scott Boller, Tif & Gene Keever and Don & Kathy McGee)!!!!!!!!

35 P A G E 35 Socials From VP of Socials, Betty Williams Hello Fellow Gators, I want to thank all of you who have helped with my Memorial Day Party. And all of our other social events. Thanks to all of you, we are making this Club fun for everyone. You are the Club and with so much help, we will be a wonderful, caring, sharing and loving Club. Please join us to celebrate the holiday together at my Fourth of July Party. Remember to bring your bathing suits for a dip in the pool or Jacuzzi. Please bring your favorite beverage and a dish to share (enough for 6-8 people). Come to our Social meeting July 26, 2016 at the Hilton at 3700 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island. Here we plan all our events for the coming year. Come give us your input and let s plan our new year together. This is a list of some of our activities for the new year: 1) Ongoing Friday night happy hours 2) July 2nd Betty s Fourth of July Party 3) July TBD Blue Jean Night Out Event at the Snuggery 4) August TBD Blue Jean Night Out Event at the Snuggery 5) August Trip to Old Town with Saturday night dinner show at Capone s 6) October 8th or 15th- Halloween Party at Betty s (Final date to be announced). 7) November 27th Betty s Christmas Party 8) December 8th Gator Christmas Party Meeting God Bless, Love you all, Betty Williams VP Social Activities We need volunteers! If you would like to help, please come to our Committee Meeting. Betty Williams enjoys her Memorial Day Party with a guest. Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meetings: Tuesday, July 26th at the Hilton at 3700 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island. Come at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm. We meet on a Tuesday every month.

36 P A G E 36 Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club July 2016 Happy Hours Friday, July 1st Where: Hilton on Singer Island N. Ocean Drive Singer Island Website: When Will We Meet: Friday, July 1st starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $6 House wine and well Drinks, $4 Domestic, $5 Import Beer What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: $5 Special Appetizers Specials For Gator Members: 1/2 Priced Appetizers at bar except seafood get ticket from Deb Haselmire Friday, July 8th Where: Waterway Café PGA Boulevard PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG TO Palm Beach Gardens IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A GATOR. Website: When Will We Meet: Friday, July 8th starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: Special Drink Pricing. What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: Free Appetizer Buffet for Gators starting at 6:00 pm. Specials For Gator Members: None Friday, July 15th Where: Duffy's Sports Grill of PGA and US Hwy 1 - (561) US Hwy 1 Shoppes of Oakbrook North Palm Beach, FL Website: When Will We Meet: Friday, July 15th starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: Noon - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: 2 for 1 Drinks All Night What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: None Specials For Gator Members: None Friday, July 22nd Where: Southern Railway Taphouse - (561) Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL Website: When Will We Meet:: Friday, July 22nd starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $2 off draft Beer, $4 cocktails. What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour:.15% off Full Menu Special Offer For Gator Members : None Friday, July 29th Where: Carmine's Ocean Grill - (561) PGA Boulevard, Suite 160 Palm Beach Gardens, FL Website: When Will We Meet:: Friday, July 29th starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: 1/2 Price Off All Drinks. What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: Special Appetizer Menu from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Special Offer For Gator Members : Special Flat Bread Appetizer for Gators

37 Recent Social Event Memorial Day Party - May 28th P A G E 37 Betty Williams hosted our Memorial Day party at her home on Saturday, May 28th. Her decorations were wonderful and the food was delicious. We even had grilled hamburger and hotdogs. Betty made her marvelous signature dessert, banana cream pudding as well as her beautiful watermelon baskets full of fruit. We celebrated the holiday in style with many wearing patriotic outfits. We all had a fabulous time including some of us enjoying the Jacuzzi. Others staked out the pool table and plied their skills with the cue ball. Thank you, Betty, for your tireless dedication to the club in opening your home for another fun event!

38 Recent Social Event Blue Jean Night Out June 14th P A G E 38 The Gators celebrated a weekday happy hour on Tuesday evening, June 14th, at the Snuggery. This is a recurring event that Ben Smith and Bobbie Gaugh are organizing once a month for three months this summer. The Gators relaxed, socialized and played pool and other games and shared snacks that everyone brought. Thanks, Ben and Bobbie, for setting up these wonderful events!

39 P A G E 39 BLUE JEANS NIGHT OUT AT THE SNUGGERY Hey, Gators! Grab your favorite pair of blue jeans and head on out to the Snuggery on Tuesday, July 19th, 6-9 p.m. Your Blue Jeans know where the fun is, so make sure they don't show up without YOU! There is no admission price for this event but everyone is encouraged to bring a snack to share. The Snuggery will be serving up reasonably priced drinks. You can play pool, shuffleboard, or listen to the jukebox. Don t forget your Gator beads and badges... let s show our Gator presence! THE SNUGGERY 2556 PGA BLVD PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL CONTACT: BOBBI GAUGH (CELL) BEN SMITH (LANDLINE)

40 159th Place North 155th Place North Canal 154th Place North 150th Place North Canal Donald Ross Road P A G E 40 Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club Fourth of July Party Betty Williams Home th Avenue North Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Palm Beach Country Estates) Please RSVP (561) Saturday, July 2, :00 PM to??? Please join us to celebrate the holiday together. See your longtime friends and make new acquaintances. Be cool shoot some pool. Play various indoor and outdoor games, try the mini-bar, bring $$$ for LRC, enjoy the conversation at the fire pit. Stay late for the fireworks. Bring your bathing suits for a dip in the pool or Jacuzzi. Please bring your favorite beverage and a dish to share (enough for 6-8 people). NOT TO SCALE! 74th Ave. N th Drive North Pavement Ends Florida s Interstate 95 Turnpike Directions to th Avenue North: 1. From Interstate 95 (going north or south) go west 1.5 miles on Donald Ross Road (exit 83) 2. Turn right on 69th Drive N. and go 1.0 miles 3. Turn Left at 155th Place North and go 0.4 mile 4. Turn right art 74th Avenue North and go 0.1 mile is on the right, about in the middle of the block.

41 P A G E 41 JOIN US SATURDAY NIGHT IN OLD TOWN GATORS AND GANGSTERS AUGUST 27, 2016 Funtastic Dinner Show! When it comes to Orlando dinner shows, Capone's is FUN-tastic! Winner of the 2015 TripAdviser Hall of Fame Award, AOL s Best of City Themed Restaurants, and voted Orlando s Best Dinner Show Deal! Knock three times, give the secret password and discover the mysterious world of 1931 gangland Chicago. The entertaining show delivers loads of laughs, gangster action, audience interaction and toe-tapping musical productions. You re invited to dress to kill, in gangsta attire! Tickets are All-Inclusive $39 Members; $42 Non Members Your ticket purchase covers everything except gratuity! You'll receive: Dinner: All-You-Can-Eat buffet including the meat carving station and fresh salad bar Drinks: Unlimited beverages (no extra charge for alcoholic drinks) Dessert Show filled with singing, dancing, stand-up comedy Chance to win prizes at our all-new gangster shoot out! Located in Old Town, Kissimmee (just 10 minutes from Comfort Suites Inn Maingate East) CONTACT: DOROTHY RETTAY, drettay@yahoo.com RSVP by Check or Online Reservations Deadline JULY 26TH Capone s is part of the Special Activities Trip to Old Town, Kissimmee, FL, August 26-28, 2016

42 Recent Happy Hours Waterway Cafe May 13th P A G E 42 The Gators had a great turn out at the Waterway Cafe in Palm Beach Gardens, another recurring destination. A great time was had by all at this waterfront bar featuring live music. Carmine s Ocean Grill May 20th The Gators enjoyed a fun happy hour at Carmine s Ocean Grill in Palm Beach Gardens, a favorite recurring destination that featured live music. A great time was had by all at this delightful waterfront seafood restaurant

43 Recent Happy Hours Two Drunken Goats June 3rd P A G E 43 The Gators had a great turn out at Two Drunken Goats on Singer Island, a recurring destination. A great time was had by all at this beachfront tiki bar. Carrabba s June 10th The Gators enjoyed a fun happy hour at Carrabba s Italian Grill in North Palm Beach, another recurring destination that had an unexpected power failure the last time we tried to be there. A great time was had by all at this Italian restaurant and bar.

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45 A P R I L P A G E 45 Fall Foliage Trip October 8-15, 2016 Join the Gators for our amazing Fall Foliage Cruise. The full package is only $1,980 pp with Balcony! This delightful vacation package includes: 7 Nights aboard the Regal Princess Round Trip Non-Stop Air from PBI to EWR in NYC Port Fees & Taxes Cabin Shipboard Credit: $25 Interior cabin: $1,486, Balcony: $1,980, Mini Suite: $2,398 Anytime Dining Ports of Call: Newport, Rhode Island (tender); Boston, MA; Bar Harbor, Maine (tender); St. John (Bay of Fundy), New Brunswick; New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia Don t miss out on this fun fall vacation! Relax with your friends while viewing beautiful vistas and stunning fall foliage. For more information or to sign up, please contact Debbi Haselmire at or fun45insun@yahoo.com. Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club P.O. BOX Palm Beach Gardens, FL Here is your copy of GATOR TALES