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• Bikes, Beats, and Eats on the Lakeland Trail

  • Start
    June 13, 2018
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  • End
    August 15, 2018
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zukey Lake Tavern, 5011 Girard Drive, Pinckney, MI

  

  Meet at 5:00 pm at the Zukey Lake Tavern parking lot. We’ve been given permission to park at the far end of the lot-- just as you enter off Girard, and before the first speed bump, (with the assumption that most of us will stay to enjoy refreshments and live music after the ride.)

  We will first pedal east to Hamburg Road then turn back pedaling west, where we'll pass through the Zukey parking lot again at 5:30 and pick up folks who can’t make it there by 5:00, or those who want a shorter ride. 

  From there we'll ride to the end of the paved trail west of Pinckney before returning to Zukey. The full ride is 17 miles round trip on the paved, predominately flat trail; the shorter ride is 12 miles.  

  Many of us work farther away and getting there even by 5:30 is a challenge.  For those dedicated folks, just get there as early as you can, start pedaling west, and meet the rest of us on our way back.

  We chose the early start for the better chance at getting seats on  the roof-top deck at the tavern, where many of us go following the ride for refreshments and live music.  Joe Knopp leads this recurring Wednesday evening event.

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• Dinner & Movie Night

  • Start
    July 11, 2018
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  • End
    December 05, 2018
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Red Robin & Rave Cinemas, 3797 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI

  1. Meet at 5:30pm at Red Robin for their Happy Hour drinks and hors d'oeuvres.  

  2. Discuss which film is the best one to see, and how so-in-so will entirely miss the plot of tonight's most sought film.  (You know who you are!)

  3. Head over to Rave Cinemas Ann Arbor 20 Theatre,  4100 Carpenter Road for movie night.

  Nancy Noll hosts this event.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Au Sable River Float Tour

  • Start
    August 17, 2018
  • End
    August 19, 2018
  • Location
    Grayling, MI

  Join fellow ski club friends for a fun-filled adventure kayaking or canoeing on beautiful Lake Margrethe in Grayling, Michigan. Swimming, pontoon boating, bonfire, snacks.

  Got your interest?  Click here for details!

  Hosts: Jan Nelson and Nancy Marcotte
  

  Please let your hosts know by August 11th if you want to go and if you'll be bringing your own kayak/canoe or if you need one.

  NOTE THE UPDATED DEADLINE.  More opportunity to join.

  
  

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• Steve King & Dittlies in Plymouth Air

  • When
    August 17, 2018
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Kellogg Park, Downtown Plymouth

  Plymouth's Free Music in the Air concert series presents Steve King and the Dittlies, a fun classic rock band that's been playing in southeastern Michigan since the 1970's.

  Host: Alan Osterdale

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• Golf at Kensington Metropark

  • When
    August 19, 2018
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    4570 Huron River Parkway Milford, MI 48380

  

  Bring yourself or a foursome to a club golf outing at a beautiful Huron-Clinton Metropark course.  Reserved tee times are limited so guarantee your spot early by contacting our acting Golf Coordinator Alan Osterdale.  Cost $30 for 9 holes and $42 for 18.

  Note, if you don't have an annual Metropark vehicle pass ($35) you'll be charged $10 to enter the park of which $8 is refunded when you pay your greens fee.  Three golf outings and the 2018 Corn Roast will be at Metroparks.  Consider acquiring a pass.

  UPDATE!   We're limited to 12 golfers.  Sign-ups must be at least 3 days before the date.  So, don't wait until the last minute!   Tee-times get granted on a first-come first-serve basis until the deadline, after which you'll have to wait until the next outing.

  
  

  
  

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• Metropark Bike Ride from Dexter

  • When
    August 20, 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Dexter Trailhead, 8140 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130

  Come ride the Dexter-Huron Mills segment of the B2B trail.  This paved length parallels the Huron River.  The journey begins south of Huron Mills park in the village of Dexter.  A short city connector links to the Metropark trail, which measures 5.5 miles to North Territorial Road.  That is where we'll reverse course.  Depending on the number of added long-cuts the day's ride usually sums up around 12 to 15 miles.  Pace varies with plenty of easygoing pedaling.

  Meet at the Mill Creek Park North parking lot behind the Dexter Fire Department.   After the ride it's customary to reunite for a beverage at one of Dexter's charming watering holes.  

  Hosted by: Nancy Marcotte and Darlene Morin

  Weather permitting.

  
  

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• Monthly Roamin' Happy Hour

  • When
    August 23, 2018
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti, MI

  August 23 is famous for being 11 days before Labor Day. Join members and friends for a Corner Brewery Happy Hour and celebrate the magic of eleven.  

  Happy hour drink specials are available from 4-7:00 and include a large beer for the price of a small, and $1.00 off wine and hard cider.  

  Small appetizers range from $5-$10 and large appetizers from $8-$14.   The menu also includes soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and stone-baked pizza.  

  Meet in the outdoor beer garden or inside if raining.

  Plenty of free parking. Tip!  If coming from the west avoid I-94 rush hour congestion by using alternate routes.  Carol Pytco and Liz Perri host this event.
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Your Generation at Ypsi Heritage Festival

  • When
    August 24, 2018
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Frog Island, 699 Rice St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

  The first Ypsi Heritage Festival was held in July 1978. Now they're held annually during a late August weekend.  

  All things Ypsi happen at the Heritage Festival so check it out.

  Your Generation looks positively ypsilicious!

  Meet near the beer tent.  Hosts: Darlene Morin and Jennifer Burns
  

  
  

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• German Park August Picnic

  • When
    August 25, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  An A²SC summer tradition continues! 

  This is a club favorite Summer event. Come genießen an authentic German Oktoberfest in August.  

  • Live Music
  • Authentic German Food and Bee
  • Live German Dance Performances

  Cost: $5 entrance per adult. Meet at the far-side picnic tables. Look for the red A2SC ski pole flag.   Join us us and get in on the;

  • Ein Gespräch unter Freunden
  • Tanzen und Springen
  • Da isst es Sich Gut  
  • Die Franzosen Essen Gut   
  • Wein und Bier
  • und Zee Slapstick
    

  Hosts: Al Osterdale , Darlene Morin, and Amber Morin. 

  
  

   

  
  

  
  
  

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• 64th Annual Ann Arbor Ski Club Corn Roast

  • When
    August 26, 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Hudson Mills Metropark, River Grove Picnic Shelter, 7277 N. Territorial, Dexter, 48130

  The annual extravaganza known as The Corn Roast will be held again this year at the Hudson Mills Metropark River Grove Picnic Shelter.

  Come enjoy the kick-off event of our ski year. There will be food, games, music and corn! Also bring a dish to pass. The sign ups for out west trips will start at this event. Come check us out. 
  

  Cost- $5 entrance fee to the Corn Roast and $10 park entry fee per vehicle if you do not have a Metro Park Pass.

  Alan Osterdale is the Corn Roast Czar and he's looking for help.  Consider pitching in.  There are plenty of jobs from easy and brief to Better-Get-Started-Today.  Something for everyone!

  
  

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• Magic Bus in Plymouth

  • When
    August 31, 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Kellogg Park, 298 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170

  

  Plymouth's Free Music in the Air concert series presents Magic Bus, a fun band that will take you on a musical trip back to the classic hits of the late 60's.

  Hosts: Alan Osterdale  and Darlene Morin

  
  

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• Metropark Bike Ride from Dexter

  • When
    September 10, 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Dexter Trailhead, 8140 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130

  

  Come ride the Dexter-Huron Mills segment of the B2B trail.  Weather permitting.  
  

  This paved length parallels the Huron River.  The journey begins south of Huron Mills park in the village of Dexter.   A short city connector links to the Metropark trail, which measures 5.5 miles to North Territorial Road.  That is where we'll reverse course.  

  Depending on the number of added long-cuts the day's ride usually sums up around 12 to 15 miles.  Pace varies with plenty of easygoing pedaling.

  Meet at the Mill Creek Park North parking lot behind the Dexter Fire Department.   After the ride it's customary to reunite for a beverage at one of Dexter's charming watering holes.  

  Hosted by: Nancy Marcotte and Darlene Morin

  
  

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• Peninsula Pedal 'n Pour Bike Trip - Traverse City

  • Start
    September 14, 2018
  • End
    September 16, 2018
  • Location
    Traverse City, MI

  

  Spend a beautiful late summer weekend (2 nights) at the Bayshore Resort on Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City and enjoy biking the area with 35 A²SC members.  

  A current 2018 -- 2019 A²SC membership is required for this trip.  Joe Knopp and Bonnie Marsalese are co-hosts.

  Download, complete, and return the registration form along with your payment to join this trip.  

  $230 for double occupancy and $440 for single occupancy.  For detailed information open the registration form.
  

  
  

  
  

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• General Meetings of the Ann Arbor Ski Club

  • Start
    September 19, 2018
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  • End
    April 17, 2019
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  One excellent way to get to know the club and meet members, or to learn what's new in the club is to come to a General Meeting, (GM.)   

  A little club business is conducted and a lot of fun happens.  The fun typically includes ice-breaking conversation over snacks and beverages followed by dancing to a DJ, with the business conducted in-between.

  Note, GMs happen on Wednesday evenings this year.

  Non-members are welcome!  We request at the door from guests a $5 donation to help cover expenses.  You must be age 21, or over, or accompanied by parent or guardian.

  Some particularly notable GMs are;
  

  • 17-OCT XC Kick-Off
    
  • 31-OCT Halloween
    
  •  5-DEC   X-MAS Party
    
  •  3-APR   Annual Business
    
  • 17-APR  Aloha 
    

  All GMs will be held at Cobblestone Farm except the February and March meetings.  Look here for additional information on those meetings as the time approaches.
  

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• Euchre Night!

  • Start
    September 28, 2018
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  • End
    May 17, 2019
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Maplewood Lanes, 830 Woodland Drive East, Saline, MI

  Join us for some friendly games of Euchre on the 4th Friday¹ of each month from September through May.   Sign-in begins at 7:00, play begins promptly at 7:30

  We play in the banquet room at the back of Maplewood Lanes Bowling Center.  $3 entry fee at the door.  Bring quarters for the Euchre pots. 

  Dana Arning is the host for this event.

  ¹ Euchre Nights in November and May are moved to 3rd Fridays because of holidays.
  

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• Persuasion at South Lyon Pumpkin Festival

  • When
    September 29, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    South Lyon

  Join members and friends to celebrate Our Sacred Gourd at the  South Lyon Pumpkinfest.

  $5 cover for entry.  Cash only.  Meet  near the beer tent.  

  Live Music
  

  • Dig A Phony,  6:30  -  8:00 pm 
    
  • Persuasion,    8:30 - 9:45  &  10:15 - 11:30 pm

  Host: Alan Osterdale

  Orange you glad you found this event!

  
  

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• MACC World Cup Race Series

  • Start
    January 05, 2019
  • End
    March 03, 2019
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Boyne Mountain, 1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713

  A²SC fields a team for the MACC (Michigan Alpine Competition Council) World Cup Series, which is 12 races over 5 weekends at Boyne Mountain.  According the MACC program page;  
  

  • The MACC program is for adults. Junior ages 14 through 17 can participate if a parent or guardian is a MACC racer.
  • It is organized by ski clubs and ski teams. 
    
  • We typically run three races per day at Boyne at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00. All results go into a computerized data base, with results usually being posted within 20 minutes after the completion of the race.  
  • Racers in this program are organized into classes based on ability and gender.
  • Our racers come from all over Michigan and its neighbors (Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois).
  • The race format is FIS slalom and giant-slalom
    

  And, they explain a lot more.    For more information about the A²SC team contact Competitive Skiing Coordinator Alan Osterdale.

  
  

  
  

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• Schuss/Shanty Creek Ski Trip

  • Start
    January 11, 2019
  • End
    January 13, 2019
  • Location
    Shanty Creek Resorts, 5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615

  The Instructional

  Included

  • Two night's at the ski-in/ski-out Cedar River Village Suites with heated outdoor pool and hot tubs.
    
  • Saturday & Sunday lift tickets (See Map)
    (non-skier pricing available)
  • Saturday & Sunday breakfast
  • Saturday night group dinner
  • Meet & Greet before and Re-meet and Re-greet later.
  • Charter bus transport departs A² 4PM Friday with food and beverages on-board.

  
  

  If you're new to the sport of skiing or skiing in Michigan this is a great way to get introduced.  For seasoned members this is The.Fun.Warm-Up.  Ride north in style, improve your style, slide home in comfort!

  
  

  Download the flyer for prices and more detail.   Sign-ups begin at the Corn Roast, August 26.

  
  

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• Steamboat Springs January 2019

  • Start
    January 19, 2019
  • End
    January 26, 2019
  • Location
    Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Spaces left
    35

  Late January skiing in Colorado at the mid-sized town and resort of Steamboat Springs. Jim Kelly and Lisa Salisbury are co-leaders for this trip.

  The resort is situated across seven mountain peaks within the Park Range and overlooks the Yampa River Valley.

   

  This Trip Includes; Pre-party, airfare Detroit to Hayden (Steamboat), ground transportation, lodging, welcome reception, 5 day lift ticket, and post-party VIP pass.  Free shuttle to village and slopes. $10 daily lunch voucher(5 days) with 5 day lift pass.

  
  

  Lodging: Timber Run Condos (2 bedroom/2 bath). Condos include full kitchens. Hot tub and laundry service available. Limited single supplements.

    

  Payment schedule: $450 at sign up, $500 Oct 1, $600 Nov 15

  
  

  Download the flyer for more detail.

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• A Winter Visit to Terrace Inn

  • Start
    February 01, 2019
  • End
    February 03, 2019
  • Location
    Terrace Inn, 1549 Glendale Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770

  A place we like so much we go there twice a year, winter and summer.  Each time we fill the place and act like we own it!

  This trip is in the early stages of planning, but the reservation has been made.  Details will become available later.  Or check out last year's similar trip.
  

  
  

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• Aspen February 2019

  • Start
    February 09, 2019
  • End
    February 16, 2019
  • Location
    Aspen, CO
  • Spaces left
    35

  Mid February skiing at world renowned Aspen, Colorado.  Lane and Jan Hotchkiss are co-leaders for this trip.

  Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and easy going Buttermilk; there is plenty for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skier. 

  Lodging is at the Gant Condos in the town of Aspen. 

  This trip includes: Pre-party, roundtrip airfare Detroit to Denver, bus to/from Aspen, baggage handling at the Gant, 7 nights lodging, Saturday welcome reception, 5-day lift ticket, and post trip mega party VIP pass.   Luggage is free both ways including skis and boot bags.

  Payment schedule: $450 at sign up, $550 by Oct. 15, $620 by Nov. 15
  

  For complete description download the flyer.

   
  

  
  

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• Sun Valley March 2019

  • Start
    March 02, 2019
  • End
    March 09, 2019
  • Location
    Sun Valley, ID

  Late Winter skiing at classic Sun Valley, Idaho.  Janet Starr and Greg Robertson are co-leading this combined Alpine and Nordic skiing trip to The Gem State.

  Sun Valley’s consistent pitch, lack of lift lines and variety of terrain has earned it a reputation as one of the world’s finest ski mountains, for all levels of skiers.

  The Resort has 40 km of groomed Nordic trails (fees apply) and a Nordic center with rentals and clinics in addition to a 160 km network throughout the area providing pretty much ski-in/ski-out access along with an area bus system to move you from point to point.  
   
  This Trip Includes: Pre-party, airfare Detroit to Boise, ground transportation, lodging, welcome reception, 5 day lift ticket (Alpine option only), and postparty VIP access.
  

  “The Lodge Apartment condos”, located in Sun Valley village, adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge with free shuttle to Ketchum and Bald Mountain (10-15 min).  Many of the Nordic trails are accessible via a short walk from the front door!
   
  Payment schedule: $499 at sign up, $600 Nov 1, balance Dec 1

  Download the flyer.

  
  

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