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1 SEPTEMBER 2017 GMSKICLUB.ORG FOUNDED 1957 VOLUME LX, ISSUE IX GM Bike Ride Paint Creek Trail Sunday, Sept 3 10:30am Rochester Hills Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester Meet at the library 10:30am 11am. We will take a leisurely bike ride to Lake Orion, arriving around 12:15pm for lunch at the Sagebrush Cantina. We ll return around 3pm. Cost: Your tab. Golf Scramble Sunday, September 17 1:30pm Myth Golf & Banquets 850 Stoney Creek Rd, Oakland Township. Nine holes with cart. All levels welcome. Tee offs start at 1:48pm. We will eat afterwards. Cost: $20 / $16 if 55 or older, pay at the course. Please RSVP by Sept.15th. Contact: Ken, kenphillips@mail.com, (text) Friday, September 22 8:00pm Woodward Ave, Birmingham Village Players perform the famous Cole Porter musical. As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love, proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilarious cruise are some memorable tunes: I Get a Kick out of You, It s Delovely, and of course, Anything Goes. We have reserved a prime block of 16 seats. Purchase your own ticket by calling and specify GM Ski Club seating. Unsold reserved seats will be returned to theater after Sept 11. Ticket Cost: $21 plus $1 processing fee. Meet early for dinner at Rojo s Mexican in Birmingham at 5:30pm. Dinner Cost: Your Tab. Contact: Ken, kenphillips@mail.com Bowling League Subs Needed Mondays, Sept 18 thru Dec 11 6:55pm-9:30pm Bowling subs needed on Monday night fun league at Classic Lanes, located on Avon-Industrial Drive. just north of M-59 and west of Crooks. $11 includes practice 7-7:15pm and 2 mystery game draws. Four per team, all levels, any combination of men or women. Conact: Ken, kenphillips@mail.com, (text)

2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT: Darrell Ahlberg VICE PRESIDENT: Joe Yoblonski , TREASURER: Dan Boyd, SECRETARY: June Siehda NEWSLETTER: Sherry Letavis WEBMASTER: Kathy O Driscoll kathyod7@comcast.net PUBLICITY: Dennis Dembiec, dennis4179@gmail.com PAST PRESIDENT: Stan Sawicki ssawicki@comcast.net, MDSC REP: Chris Luhrs chris.luhrs@juno.com ACTIVITIES: Ken Phillips, kenphillips@mail.com, SPORTS & SKI INSTRUCTION: Stan Sawicki ssawicki@comcast.net, HOSPITALITY: David Haglund davehag5@msn.com, MEMBERSHIP: open TRIPS COORDINATOR: open SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sep 1 Sep 4 Sep 5 Sep 7 Sep 17 Debbie Cooke Les Skrzycki Kathy Clayton Jan Pfannes Judy Anderson 3 TO GET FREE MEMBERSHIP Recruit 3 new members to the club. Have the new members designate you as the referring member when they sign-up EASY! The MDSC has existed since 1955 and is the umbrella organization for twenty ski clubs located in the Metro Detroit area, Toledo Ohio, and from Grand Rapids to Windsor and Sarnia, Canada. The GMSC is a member of the MDSC. As such we are allowed to attend other MDSC Clubs advertised trips at their member fee. There are also discounts and many other benefits.

3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Hello once again GMSC Members. Sadly, the summer is drawing to a close but we ll go out with a bang. We are closing out our outdoor meetings with a last hurrah at River Woods Park Mexican-style. So wear your finest sombreros, ponchos, huipils, and churros. Come on out and enjoy great food and friends. Starting with our October meeting, we ll be returning to last year s haunt, Bahama Breeze. So please plan on attending and help us to show our hosts how happy we are to be back. Along with the close of summer, comes the close of one of the most active periods for our club in recent history. So I d like to give a shout of thanks to everyone who has hosted an event, or helped bring an event together. There is a lot of thought and planning in most of the events and the organizers deserve our thanks. I hope you ve been able to attend several of these. Believe it or not, I m already planning my annual Christmas party and I could use your help. If you took any pictures on any of our ventures this year please send them to me. I am preparing a slide show which I will play throughout the night. It will be a great way for you to re-live those great times. Of course just because summer is closing out, doesn t mean activities are ending. We have some of the best coming up. In October we will be returning to Hawk Woods. This gorgeous venue is perfect for our weekend of indoor camping as well as an afternoon excursion. We will also feature another euchre tournament in the lodge. Please sign up early if you plan to attend any part of this weekend. That s it for now. Have a great rest of summer. Darrell Ahlberg, President, GM Ski Club It s Time To Renew Your Membership! Your GMSC Membership expires on September 30. Current members who renew by Sept 30 will save $5. After Sept 30, you will have to pay the new membership fee. The membership form can be downloaded from our website: gmskiclub.org For more info contact: Darrell, , dahlberg7@comcast.net Renew Early & Save $ 5 00 Annual Corn Roast Sat, Sep 16 $15 3:00pm Arrive 5:30pm Dinner Fairchild Rd, Macomb Dinner includes world-renowned, freshly picked Macomb County corn, quality meat, sides and dessert. Bottled water, condiments, plates and flatware provided. Bring a chair, favorite beverage, a hearty appetite, and snacks to share. Covered outdoor seating come rain or shine. The property features a spacious backyard with a large pond. Games like bocci ball, ladder ball, bean bag toss and more will be set out, plus euchre decks available on the tables. There will be karaoke music and dancing too. NO PETS. Cost: $15. Make checks out to JoAnn Mok. Mail checks to: Ann Enghardt, Cathedral Drive, Sterling Heights, MI RSVP by September 12th: JoAnn Mok or Bill at or jmok11@comcast.net Note: This is a combined event, open to the GM Ski Club, Sailing Singles, & Five Star Singles.

4 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Saturday, September 9 9:00am $99 pp RT Motor Coach from Troy Transit Ctr Delicious Picnic Lunch en route Free St. Julian Vineyard Tour Admission to Beer & Wine Tents 10 Tickets for Beer & Wine Samplings Live Bands & Entertainment all the day Arts & Crafts Fair and Antiques Show The Grape Escape Marketplace Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show A Gift for all plus door prizes and more! This festival offers something for everyone it s one you won t want to miss! Depart at 9am from Troy Transit Ctr, 1201 Doyle Dr, Troy (free parking). Return at midnight. Cost: $99. Make check payable to GM Ski Club. Mail to Kraft Dr., Sterling Hts, MI Contact: Darrell Ahlberg, (call or text), dahlberg7@comcast.net October Bald Mt Rd, Auburn Hills It s our 2nd year for the Weekend Cabin Campout. We have the entire campus of six cabins in a community circle and the Lodge all weekend long. AMENITIES INCLUDE: 6 Cabins (sleep six each), all have electricity Heated restrooms & showers (with hot water) Several inside & outside outlets COST OPTIONS (based on six per cabin) One Night: $20 Two Nights: $25 Saturday Visitors: $8 (no sleepover) Want a cabin for you and your group? $100 for the weekend. (Split cost amongst your group.) All options include lunch & dinner on Saturday. Contact: Les, , skiorsail9@gmail.com We have the entire campus! Fireplace & heat in the lodge Fire pit, 13 picnic tables, 6 grills Trail system: 2 miles long & includes a right before your eyes nature interpretation signage system. Note: There is one large set of stairs near the Marsh Boardwalk. Euchre TOURNAMENT Whether you re coming up for the day or spending the night, join us. This is bound to be the most fun Euchre Tournament ever! Cost: TBA (in addition to your chosen cost option, to be used for prizes) Saturday 8:00pm -?? Held in the Lodge.

5 GM SKI & TRAVEL CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS EVERY SUNDAY - 10am BREAKFAST CLUB Jimmy s Coney Grill, Dequindre, Sterling Hts. No RSVP needed, just show up! 12:30pm WALLYBALL - Warren Racquetball & Fitness. $6-$8 per person S Civic Center Blvd, Warren. Contact: Michael, sundaywallyball@gmail.com 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - 4:30pm Grace Centers of Hope 35 E Huron St, Pontiac. Contact: Susan Walker, swneko@aol.com, FULL CALENDAR AVAILABLE AT Sun, Sep 3 GM Bike Ride - Paint Creek Trail. Meet at the Rochester Library at 10:30am. Ride to Sagebrush Cantina for lunch (around 12:15pm). Return to the library around 3pm. Cost: Your tab. Sat, Sep 9 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival - Cost: $99. Make check payable to GM Ski Club. Mail to Kraft Dr. Sterling Heights, MI Depart at 9am from Troy Transit Center, 1201 Doyle Dr, Troy. (Free parking). Contact: Darrell, dahlberg7@comcast.net, (call or text) Thu, Sep 14 GMSC Meeting - Mexican theme - River Woods Park, 300 N Squirrel, Auburn Hills. Time: 6pm, Announcements at 7:15pm. Tacos, burritos, sides and beverages. Wear your favorite sombrero. Cost: $5 Members, $7 Non-Members. Contact: David, davehag5@msn.com, Sat, Sep 16 Corn Roast Fairchild Rd, Macomb. 3:00pm. Cost: $15. Includes corn, meat, sides, dessert. Bring a chair for bonfire. Mail checks (made out to JoAnn Mok) to Ann Enghardt, Cathedral Drive, Sterling Heights, MI RSVP: JoAnn, or jmok11@comcast.net Sun, Sep 17 Golf Scramble - Myth Golf, 850 Stoney Creek Rd, Oakland Twp. 1:30pm. 9 holes with cart. We ll eat afterwards. RSVP by Sept.15. Contact: kenphillips@mail.com, (text) Fri, Sep 22 Cole Porter s Anything Goes - Village Players, Woodward Ave, Birmingham. 8:00pm. Purchase your own ticket by calling and specify GM Ski Club seating, Cost: $21 + $1 process fee. Deadline: September 11. Optional early dinner at Rojo s Mexican. Contact: Ken, kenphillips@mail.com, (text) Oct 6-8 Weekend Cabin Campout at Hawk Woods Bald Mountain Rd, Auburn Hills. Cost (based on six per cabin): One Night $20, Two Nights $25, Saturday Visitor $8 (no sleepover). All cost options include lunch and dinner on Saturday. Contact: Les, , skiorsail9@gmail.com Thu, Oct 12 GMSC Meeting - Bahama Breeze E. Big Beaver, Troy - Atrium Room ( between Rochester & Livernois) Time: 6:00pm. Cost: Your tab. Contact: David, davehag5@msn.com Fri, Oct 20 P&G: Gator Jakes Van Dyke, Sterling Heights. 6:30pm. Cost: Your tab. Please RSVP. Contact: Dennis, dennis4179@gmail.com, Sun, Oct 29 Hike at Bald Mt - G s Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 2775 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion. Meet 1:00pm in G s Pizzeria parking lot. Hike about 2 hours at Bald Mt. Return to G s Pizzeria by 3:30pm to eat. Cost: Park fee/your tab. Contact: Bonnie, , lthousebon@aol.com Fri, Nov 10 Pub & Grub: Freddy s Bar & Grill Garfield Road, Clinton Twp. Time: 5:30pm. Cost: Your tab. Contact: Dennis, dennis4179@gmail.com, Jeff Daniels At Macomb Center Garfield Rd, ClintonTwp. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $40. Deadline is Oct 1. Contact: Sharon, rosesblooming@comcast.net, (call/text) Sat, Nov 18 Euchre Party Aline Dr, Warren. 6:00pm. Cost: $15 for Euchre, $5 for Party only. RSVP before Nov 10. Contact: Sharon Rose, rosesblooming@comcast.net or text Sat, Dec 2 Noel Night in Detroit - More details to come as we get closer to this event Sat, Dec 9 Holiday Party - Darrell Ahlberg s House. Time: 6:30pm. Cost: $5. Food supplied, dishto-pass will be welcome. BYOB. Contact: Darrell, (call or text), dahlberg7@comcast.net

6 Gator Jakes Friday, October 20 6:30pm Van Dyke, Sterling Heights By popular request, we are returning to Gator Jakes great food in a fun, sports bar atmosphere. Offering the best in Creole and Southwestern food, backed up by thick, juicy steaks, succulent fish, and tasty, filling pasta and sandwiches. Enjoy a full-service bar that offers 32 beers on tap. Discount in the Entertainment Book. Cost: Your tab. Please RSVP. Freddy s Bar & Grill Friday, November 10 5:30pm 4000 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp The atmosphere at Freddy s is fun, loose and exciting. A true rock-n-roll bar, home to the hottest local cover bands in the Metro Detroit area (Friday and Saturday after 9:30pm). Their menu is full of handcrafted selections including; pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Jeff Daniels concert goers should arrive by 5:30pm. Those not attending the concert may come a little later. Cost: Your tab. Please RSVP. Contact: Dennis, dennis4179@gmail.com, Hike at Bald Mt-South Sun, Oct 29 1pm G s Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 2775 Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion Meet at 1:00pm in G s Pizzeria parking lot (dirt section). We will hike for about 2 hours at Bald Mt Recreation Area - south trails. Beautiful fall colors likely. We ll return to G s Pizzeria by 3:30pm to eat. Cost: Your tab. Contact: Bonnie, , lthousebon@aol.com Saturday, Nov 18 6:00pm $15 Euchre $5 Party only Aline Dr, Warren Our Euchre Parties are designed to be fun! All levels of abilities are welcome. There will be cash prizes and food will be provided. BYOB. You may come just for the party. Cards start by 7pm. Seating limit is 32 players.you must RSVP before Nov 10. Checks should be made out to Sharon Rose. If paying at the door, cash is preferred. Contact: Sharon Rose, , rosesblooming@comcast.net Jeff Daniels Concert Friday, November 10 7:30pm Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Garfield Rd, ClintonTwp. An evening of songs by noted Michigan actor and singer-songwriterguitarist Jeff Daniels, with the Ben Daniels Band. Jeff has authored over 400 songs, many of them are comical. We have reserved 16 prime Golden Circle tickets close to the stage at $40 per ticket. Join us before at Freddy s Bar & Grill for dinner. We will go somewhere nearby afterwards for socializing, and possibly a little dancing. Deadline is October 1. Make check out to: GM Ski Club. Mail to: Sharon Rose, Aline Drive, Warren, MI Contact: Sharon, (call/text), rosesblooming@comcast.net

7 Annual Picnic It was a nice August day for our annual GM Ski Club Picnic. Thanks to our experienced kayaker Ken Phillips leading the way, some of us started the day paddling around Stony Creek Lake. Ken did a good job, because nobody capsized or made a wrong turn on the calm lake. Later, at the very nice picnic shelter (with electricity!) people started arriving to partake in the abundant food and games. We had some new games this year. One of them was Jenga, which is like building a skyscraper with the least amount of wooden block supports. It gets exciting towards the end of the game. Another game was trip wire volleyball where you did not want to go out of bounds while playing. You can ask Joe Yoblonski and a couple of other people how it works. Some of the people led by ace navigator Danny Boyd bicycled the circular path around the park. Later in the afternoon, Chef Paul arrived and served his usual delicious food topped off by an ice cream desert. With full stomachs, everybody seem satisfied with another pleasant GM summer picnic.

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9 Camping Weekend This year s campout featured about the finest weather we ve had all summer. Temps were in the low 80 s and it was sunny. Our campsites were well tree shaded and very picturesque. The fun started Friday night with pizza delivered from a local pizzeria. This was followed by continental breakfasts both Saturday and Sunday mornings. The continental breakfast featured bottomless coffee cups. I.E. we never ran out. We took our time rolling out of bed and started the day whenever we felt like it. Saturday afternoon, we had BBQ hot dogs, and for Saturday dinner, we had hamburgers and chicken. People spent their days visiting the beach, going for bike rides and hikes, and simply playing a few games of cards. Best of all, it was close to home. After breaking camp, some were home within an hour. Others chose to spend the day at the beach and head home later. It was an extremely relaxing weekend enjoyed by all. If you missed it, we hope that you can join us next year.

10 Santana Concert The night started with a tailgate party outside the Freedom Hill theater. After about an hour of that, we headed inside to steak out a great piece of grass for the best lawn seats in the house. We had a great turnout of about 15 people and the concert was fantastic. If you ve never seen Santana in concert, you are missing something truly amazing. Big thanks to Sharon Rose and Amy Skotzke for putting the whole thing together.

11 Paddle, Pontoon GM Ski Club s good weather fortune continued with Colleen Karalis s party on her lakefront property. Well almost we had some questionable weather early on, but everything cleared up just in time for our party. The BBQ was great and the most fun, once again, were all the paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes which were available all afternoon for people to play with. And of course, Colleen took us on a guided pontoon tour of the lake. A huge thanks to Colleen for lending us her home and putting the afternoon together.

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13 Utica Ball Game Last Outdoor Meeting Thursday, September 14 6:00pm Mexican theme Wear your favorite sombrero and join us for our last outdoor meeting of the season. Mingle wth fellow members and enjoy tacos, burritos, sides and beverages. Dessert donations are always welcome! Contact: David, General Meetings 2nd Thursday of every month River Woods Park 6:00pm 300 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills Cost: $5 Members, $7 Non-Members Last Outdoor Meeting of the year! River Woods Park Member of the Metropolitan Detroit Ski Council Supporting Member: US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame