Hi Everyone!
 
Hope to see you at the Skiwi general meeting Thursday, Oct 16th, – 7:00 pm at Finney McCools Sports Bar and Grill, Madison Heights (14 mile Rd., East of John R. Rd) cost $4 members/$6 non-members includes pizza
 
Finny McCools Sports Bar and Grill
 350 E. Fourteen Mile Road
 Madison Heights
 (248) 589-9900

Drop in wallyball@ Warren Racket Club 29901 Civic Center Blvd. 586-574-2580 ( East off Van Dyke between 12 & 13 Mile} Fridays 7-10p.m. Cost is $7 No reservation needed, just show up & play. Various skill levels. For more info contact Ken Colden 248-338-7103 or kenlee1083@yahoo.com 

 
Skiwi Social Calendar:
 
Skeet Shooting:  Sunday, October 12th – Details to be announced
 
General Meeting:  Thursday, October 16th -7:00 pm McCools Sports Bar and Grill, Madison Heights (14 mile Rd., East of John R. Rd) cost $4 members/$6 non-members includes pizza
 
Finny McCools Sports Bar and Grill
 350 E. Fourteen Mile Road
 Madison Heights, MI
 (248) 589-9900
 

Cantina Bike Ride:   Saturday, October 18th - 10:30 am Paint Creek Trail  (lunch at Sagebrush Cantina) Meet in the Parking Lot at Rochester Municipal Park off Ludlow – south of Woodward. Downtown Rochester (West of Main Street, North of University Drive). Northwest corner of park. Stop at cider mill on the way back. For more info contact: John Zalewski: johnzalewski@wowway.com, (586) 850-3781 or Connie Casey: ccaseySLP@aol.com,(586)-291-8654  http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/Cantina.html

 
 
 Tavern Night:  Thursday, October 23rd – 7:00 pm Roadies Pub  Get there early for happy hour 3-7 pm, Great hot wings.

 

Roadies Pub
7231 Chicago Rd.
Warren, MI
586-268-7070
 

Hawk Woods Nature Hike:  Saturday October 25th 11:00 am –Meet at the Auburn Hills Hawk Woods Nature Center (3799 Bald Mountain Rd) at kiosk at 10:45  for a 2 or 3 mile walk through the nature trails. Free. Lunch to follow around 1 pm at the Post Bar (optional). For more info – see web site flyer or contact John Zalewski at 586-850-3781 – johnzalewski@wowway.com .

 http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/NatureWalk.html  

Polish Dinner Night – Polonia Restaurant:  Friday November 7th 7:00 pm –Come join and have a Polish Dinner Buffet in Hamtramck at the Polonia Banquet Hall (2934 Yemans) with other area clubs. Cost $21.00. Deadline for sign-ups is Wed. Nov. 5. Signup at Skiwi events – cash or check (payable to Skiwi Ski Club). For more info – see web site or contact John Zalewski (johnzalewski@wowway.com) or call 586-850-3781.

 http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/PolishDinnerNight.html

Sands Bash 9 / Lupus Benefit / Dinner/Dance:  Saturday November 8th 7:30 pm – Come out and have buffet dinner (Open Bar) and dance and party the night away with the Skiwi's and friends at the Barrister House in St Clair Shores (21801 Harper – south of 9 Mile). Cost $30.00. Deadline for sign-ups is Friday Oct. 31. Signup at Skiwi events – cash or check (payable to John Zalewski or Lupus Alliance / tax donation). For more info – see web site or contact John Zalewski (johnzalewski@wowway.com) or call 586-850-3781.

 http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/PolishDinnerNight.html

 

 

General Meeting:  Thursday, November 20th - 7:00 pm McCools Sports Bar and Grill, Madison Heights (14 mile Rd., East of John R. Rd) cost $4 members/$6 non-members includes pizza
 
Finny McCools Sports Bar and Grill
 350 E. Fourteen Mile Road
 Madison Heights, MI
 (248) 589-9900
 
 
Skiwi Christmas Party:  Friday, December 12th (note NEW date) – American Polish Cultural Center  7:00pm Cocktail, 8:00 pm Dinner, Open bar, Family-style dinner, Music, Dancing.  Toys for Tots Charity: Bing a new, unwrapped toy and help unfortunate kids have a special Christmas
 
     For more information: Sherry Letavis    sherry@malibucreative.com
 
 
General Meeting:  Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 7:00 pm McCools Sports Bar and Grill, Madison Heights (14 mile Rd., East of John R. Rd) cost $4 members/$6 non-members includes pizza
 
Finny McCools Sports Bar and Grill
 350 E. Fourteen Mile Road
 Madison Heights, MI
 (248) 589-9900
 
 
 
2008 Trips:
 
White Water Rafting Trip:  Friday September 26th thru Sunday, September 28th.  Appalachian Wildwaters, Faytetteville, WV (www.awrafts.)Price and more details coming soon. Includes 2 nights platform tent camping with foam cots (four to a tent), Saturday rafting on the Upper Gauley  http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/WhiteWaterRafting.html
 
    For more info contact:
    Dale: pigface@flash.net or
 
 
2009 Trips:
 
Schuss/Shanty Creek Instructional Weekend January 9 - 12, 2009
Trip Includes:
 –2 nights lodging at the newly renovated Lakeview Hotel (Schuss Summit)
–2 days of skiing with instruction included (any kind from beginner to racing, ski or board)
–2 breakfast buffets & 1 Dinner buffet
–Saturday night party with many valuable (sponsored) prizes and 2 free drinks
–Live bands both nights
–Roundtrip party bus – Including snacks, beer, wine, and soda in route; and Sandwiches,          snacks, and soft drinks for the return trip. http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/Schuss2009.html
 

$320 *
After Nov 1:   $345 *
(non MDSC members add $20)
* Price subject to change if additional taxes or fuel surcharges are applied
*****Sign up for trip at the September general meeting and be entered in a raffle to win $25 off this trip *****                                                     
Payment Schedule:
  $120 - Sept 18, 2008
  $100 - Oct 16, 2008
  $100 - Nov 20, 2008
 
Contact:  
Ken Colden 248-338-7103  kenlee1083@yahoo.com
 
 
Lake Tahoe February 21 - 28, 2009
 Trip Includes:
          –7 nights lodging at Hor izon Hotel & Casino (Alpine Tower) – Located in the heart of South   Lake Tahoe
          –3 of 5 day lift ticket at Heavenly Valley…gondola just a short walk from the hotel
          –1 day lift ticket at Kirkwood (including bus transportation)
          –1 day at Squaw Valley, with return via the Tahoe Queen paddle boat (Party Boat)
          –Roundtrip air via Northwest Airlines, all ground transfers, and baggage handling at hotel
   $1260 *
   After Dec 1:& nbsp; $1310 *
   (* Price subject to change if additional taxes or fuel surcharges are applied non MDSC                members add $20)
http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/Tahoe2009.html
 *****Sign up for trip at the September general meeting and be entered in a raffle to win $50 off this trip *****                        & nbsp;                            
Payment Schedule:
$360- September 18, 2008
$300- October, 16, 2008
$300- November 20, 2008
$300- December 19, 2008
 
Contact: John Mascarello 248-231-9524    jjmascarello@yahoo.com
               Carol Wacht 586-412-5620    wacht@sbcglobal.net
 
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Vail, Colorado March 28 - April 4, 2009
Trip Includes:                                                                                                                        – 7 nights lodging at Vail Spa Resort –  Magnificently remodeled condos at the base of vail mountain in Lionshead Village – Featuring indoor & outdoor pools and hot tubs                   – 5 of 7 day lift ticket for Vail and Beaver Creek                                                                          - Welcome reception                                                                                                                     – Roundtrip air via Northwest Airlines, all ground transfers, and baggage handling at condo
 http://www.skiwiskiclub.com/Vail2009.html
$1250 *
After Jan 1:  $1300 *
(non MDSC members add $20)                                                                                                 
*Price subject to change if additional taxes or fuel surcharges are applied
*****Sign up for trip at the September general meeting and be entered in a raffle to win $50 off this trip *****
Payment Schedule:
  $350 - September 18, 2008
  $225 - October 16, 2008
  $225 - November 20, 2008
  $225 - December 18, 2008 
  $225 - January 15, 2009
 
Contact:  
Rick Kuhn 586-567-1300  rakayakski@yahoo.com
Debby Rodger skidbby@aol.com
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Cantina Rides:

 
 
September 20 – Macomb Orchard Trail/Thee Office Pub
 
October 18 – Paint Creek Trail/Sagebrush Cantina
 
    For more info contact:
    John Zalewski: johnzalewski@wowway.com, (586) 850-3781 or
    Connie Casey: ccaseySLP@aol.com,(586)-291-8654
 
Regards,
Valerie 
Skiwi Ski Club Publicity