Event Calendar
July 2008
August 2008
September 2008
Upcoming Events- Plan Ahead!
2009 Terry Peak Ski/Mardi Gras Trip will be Feb. 21-22 - Plan now!!
Welch Village/Red Wing Trip
Once again, the Welch Village/Red Wing Trip, January 19th & 20th, was
a great time, even in the sub-zero temperatures. Although it was cold on Saturday
(-15° in the morning and up to -2° in the afternoon), 20 hardy skiers
were on the slopes until quitting time. There were a few frozen fingers and
toes until hand and feet warmers were issued. It was so cold, it cracked the
lens of Renee’s goggles on a downhill run. The warm fire and hot toddies
at Mad Jax Ski Pub were a welcome break for warm-ups. Luckily, because there
was no wind, and the sunshine was abundant, it still made a great ski day.
The snow conditions were excellent all day. The only lift lines, were the
ones made up of ski club members. It was like we had rented the ski area for
the club for the day. The hot tub back at the hotel was extremely inviting.
So much fun was had on Saturday that everyone skied again on Sunday. There
was a heatwave on Sunday, when it got up to 4°. The group left Sunday
afternoon with heavy hearts knowing it would be a full year before the club
would return.
Deadwood/Mardi
Gras Weekend
Feb. 1st, 2008 8:00 A.M. the bus left Sam’s Club in Sioux City headed
for three days of adventure to Deadwood South Dakota. On tap for the long
weekend was a long bus trip with 43 souls going for down hill skiing, cross
country skiing, snowmobiling, Marti Gras excitement and a few trying to get
a big dance with lady luck. After stopping in Sioux Falls to pick up six more
riders, the bus headed for stops in Mitchel at Cabella’s for a light
noon meal, last minute splurge buying, and coon skin hat photos The bus then
headed on for a second break in the trip to Wall, South Dakota. This is where
the City’s main street divides the group into two activities. One group
goes to the east side for souvenirs, the other for the saloon and I’d
say both got what they needed in the forty five minutes. Then it was nonstop
to Cadillac Jack’s in Deadwood. For the entire trip out and most of the
way back, there was a low to sometime loud rumble coming from the back of
the bus where the young folks were making the most of the week end of letting
loose and making morning headaches.
The outdoor activities had fantastic weather with beautiful sunshine and great
snow conditions. There was also warm weather for those who walked down town
for sight seeing, shopping and the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night. We
were blessed when the speakers for the DVD worked on the bus this year, that
McDonalds was ready for us in Chamberlin and no snow storm hampered our trip
back to Sioux City. Next Year’s trip will be announced when the city
of Deadwood sets the date for it’s Mardi Gras weekend, so keep reading
the news letters and checking the web site. Cindy and I want to thank all
who came and enjoyed the weekend with us. Without each and every one of you
there would be no trip!
Everyone Welcome!
Every Wednesday & Friday Ski Club Dinner Club - Call Roger 712-490-8606 or Karen 402-632-4751
2008 Bike Rides
JULY BIKE RIDE - ADAMS NATURE PRESERVE
Sunday, July 13th will be a bike ride at Adams nature Preserve at McCook Lake.
We will meet at 3:00 pm out at Adams for an 8 mile ride on the trail. If it's
a hot afternoon come out anyway -- its always cooler in the trees at Adams.
Afterwards, we will drive our vehicles to Grahams in Dakota Dunes for dinner.
AUGUST BIKE RIDE - POKER RUN!! - SIOUX CITY
Join us for the 2nd annual Poker Run Bike Ride on Sunday, August 24th. Win
a prize for the best poker hand. Other prizes also given. The Poker Run will
begin at 3 pm in the Bev’s on the River Parking area where you will receive
the 1st card of your poker hand. The next four stops will be; (2) Riverside
Park Log Cabin, (3) The Pavilion, (4) ElFredos (where we will eat and have
a pitcher of beer - nonriders may join us there.) and (5) Jolly Rogers. At
Jolly Rogers we will give out the prizes for the 3 best poker hands, and finish
with a refreshment by the river. The ride, which we will take at a leisurely
pace, is a total of 17 miles. Hope to see you there!
SEPTEMBER BIKE RIDE - YANKTON
Lewis & Clark Lake at Yankton is the destination for our Sept. bike ride.
We meet at the Quality Inn parking lot (On Hamilton Blvd. by I-29) at 1:00
pm on Sunday, Sept. 14th. We will caravan up to Yankton to the Aquarium on
highway 52 where we will start our ride. After a scenic 10 mile ride along
Lewis & Clark Lake it's on to Murdo's restaurant for happy hour &
supper. Some of the ski club members may like to camp at the lake. Reservations
for campsites can be made through the Lewis & Clark Campground Office
at 605-668-2985. Hope you can join us.
OCTOBER BIKE RIDE - LEMARS
It’ just a short trip to LeMars to take part in the last bike ride of
the year. DATE TBA! We will meet at the LeMars Golf Course Parking Lot at
3:30 pm. Coming from Sioux City on Hwy 75, turn East (right) at the stop light
onto Hwy 3, Follow Highway 3 out past the hospital and turn left into the
golf course at the National Guard Armory sign. Take the first parking lot
on the left. We will bike approximately 12 miles and then load up our bikes
and have supper at the Lemars Pizza Ranch downtown on Highway 3.
Remember to dress for the weather! Hope to see you there! All rides are subject
to change so it's a good idea to call us for any rain dates or other changes.
Call Julie 712-301-9608 or Bob 712301-9751 if you have any questions.
CONTACT INFO
PRESIDENT - Ryan Hoag - 402-632-4751
VICE PRESIDENT - Darrell Blanford - 712-255-8575
TREASURER - Joyce Jensen - 402-632-4390
SECRETARY - Karen Hoag - 402-632-4751
MEMBERSHIPS - Jean Johnson
TRIP COMMITTEE - Bob Phillips, Sandy Lorenzen
WEBSITE/NOVELTIES - Julie Phillips