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• Dinner & Movie Night

  • Start
    July 11, 2018
  •  
  • End
    December 12, 2018
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Red Robin & Rave Cinemas, 3797 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI

  Action!

  Host: Nancy Noll

  
  

  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-&-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 some cinema.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• Euchre Night!

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

  Join us for some friendly games of Euchre
  

  on each month's 4th Friday¹ 
  

  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 hosts this event.

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

  
  

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• Hiking, Crane Viewing, and Wine

  • When
    October 21, 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Haehnle Sanctuary, 9066 Seymour Rd, Pleasant Lake, MI 49272

  Sunday Hike With cranes and Wine
  

  Hosts: Kathy Homiack, Jan Nelson, and Darlene Morin
  

  Agenda

  • Hike the trails at The Phyllis Haehnle^*  Memorial Audubon Sanctuary
  • Dinner at Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson, Michigan 49201

  ^* pronounced Hane-lee

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• Pretzel Bell Trivia Night

  • When
    October 24, 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    The Pretzel Bell, 226 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  Can you

  be trivial?

  When A²SC does it, it is by definition not trivial!

  Hosts: Julie Shea and Alan Osterdale

  Carrying around too many facts?  Need to free up a little head space?  Come unload a few and help your team to trivia victory at The Pretzel Bell. 
  

  

  Meet in the basement.  Two games are played starting at 8pm.  Each game takes about one hour.   The place fills early so come early to assure yourself a seat.
  

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• Monthly Roamin' Happy Hour

  • When
    October 25, 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Real Seafood Company at 341 South Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  Get real!
  

  The Roaming Happy Hour moves downtown this month

  to Real Seafood on Thursday the 25th

  Hosts: Carol Pytko and Liz Perri

  Real happy hour prices:   $3.50 16oz drafts, $5 house wines, $5 martinis, and great appetizers as well. 

  The best place to park is the parking structure right around the corner on Williams and 4th Street. 

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• Halloween Dance at Burton Manor

  • When
    October 27, 2018
  •  
    6:30 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Burton Manor Banquet Center, 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Mi. 48150

  5th Annual Premier Dance Connection Halloween Costume Dinner and Dance

  A²SC Hosts: Wayne Worosz and Tom Mark

  1. Five hours of dance music beginning @ 7 PM to the electrifying sounds of "WW The Dancing DJ" 
  2. Snowball mixer dances throughout the evening
  3. Featuring cash prizes for best costumes
     (as voted on by our staff) 

  • $100 -1st place
  • $50-2nd place
  • $25-3rd place 

  8:30	Free Delicious Buffet Dinner
  9:00	Costume Parade with Prizes
  10:00	Door Prizes

  Admission $18
  ($13 for A²Ski club members who verify membership)

  For more info or to RSVP, contact Wayne Worosz.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• Western Barn Dance (MDSC Event)

  • When
    October 28, 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Lazy J Ranch, 625 South Hickory Ridge Road, Milford, MI 48380

  Finally a reason to wear that bolo tie!

  This event is co-sponsored by the Livonia and Thunderbird Ski Clubs.  It's at the Lazy J Ranch.

  It costs $25 for A²SC members if you register before 30-SEP and $30 after.  (Non-MDSC friends pay $27 / $32.)   Registration instructions are in the flyer.

  Yeehaw!

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting - Halloween Dance

  • When
    October 31, 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  Get Your monster on!

  at the A²SC General Meeting
  and Halloween Dance

  featuring club favorite cover band--
  She-Bop 

  Monstered by the BOD

  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.   This meeting we're featuring...

  • A costume contest
  • Live Music-- She-Bop!
  • Beer, wine, soft-drinks, and deluxe snacks!
  • Sanctioned wackiness

  

  Non-Members Welcome
  Bwaa-ha-ha!
  

  WE REQUEST AT THE DOOR FROM GUESTS A $5 DONATION TO HELP COVER EXPENSES Thank You!

  You must be age 21,
  or over,
  or accompanied by
  (Dum-da-da-dum!)
  a parent or guardian.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Painting with a Twist

  • When
    November 03, 2018
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    Paint and Sip Studio #101, 3143 Oak Valley Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103

  Get Creative With Your Friends!

  Private a²sc party

  Hosts: Elena O'Connor and Mark Alexander
  

  • $35 for 2 hours 
  • BYOB & appetizers
  • all art materials supplied 
  • step-by-step instruction from an experienced artist
  • 10 sign-ups by October 20th are needed to hold our reservation

  Dinner follows at the neighboring Outback Steakhouse. 

  
  

  Follow the link at Private A²SC Party above, or here, to enroll and pay for your spot.   You'll need this password to complete your enrollment;  Elena
  

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• General Meeting -- Pre-Holiday Calm

  • When
    November 14, 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  Hey  you!
  Let's Touch Base

  Before it Gets Crazy! 

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  That season is coming up.  The one where you lose track of everything.  Don't lose track of us... not just yet!    This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks
  • Dance time guided by scene guru DJ Paul
  • Catch-up time before you get holi-dazy!

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

  
  

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• Dinner and Dueling Pianos

  • When
    November 17, 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Karl's Cabin, 6005 Gotfredson Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170

  Music in the Key of Dinner
  

  At a historic roadhouse now known as Karl's Cabin

  Host: Elena O'Connor and Kathy Homiak

  Cover charge is $7.50   RSVP your seat with Elena by November 10.  She has pre-paid 20 cover charges.
  

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• Diva Royale Purple Rose Matinee

  • When
    December 01, 2018
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Purple Rose Theater, Chelsea, MI

  World Premier Play By a Chelsea Favorite Son

  3PM Matinee
  Chelsea Dinner Afterward

  Hosts: Elena O'Connor and Jan Nelson

  Ticket is $39
  (a club negotiated $4 discount.)

  To join this event you must RSVP Elena ASAP, or at least by Wednesday November 7.  She has reserved a block of 20 seats.    

  Afterward, join the post theater conversation at Cleary's Irish Pub, 113 South Main, Chelsea-- walking distance from the Purple Rose.

  The play follows the exploits of three midwestern stay-at-home moms who plan a last minute trip to NYC to see their favorite star.  Hilarity ensues.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

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• General Meeting -- Christmas Plus!

  • When
    December 05, 2018
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  Tis the season!

  To Be Jolly 

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  Happy holidays.  Enjoy this festive season and enjoy some of it with us!

  
  

     This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks, and deluxe snacks
  • Dance time guided by scene guru DJ Paul
    

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

  
  

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• Christmas Caroling at Glacier Hills

  • When
    December 10, 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Glacier Hills, 1200 Earhart Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  Christmas Caroling
  

  Glacier Hills

  40th Anniversary
  

  Hosts: Pat Marten and Anne Beaubien

  Year after year a cadre of A²SC members and friends have joined together for an evening of Christmas Caroling at a local assisted living home. We always have a great time and the residents know how to appreciate our fun!  Your heart will feel good after you give these shut-ins a slice of tradition delivered from collegial love.

  Anne Beaubien, Pat Grimes, and Jeff Alden bring their guitars.  Song sheets are provided.

  Following the event we'll gather at Anne's home where we’ll share the cost of pizza and beverages. 
  
  Wear something festive for the season.   Hope to see you!
  

  Questions?    Contact Pat Marten

  Note!

  • By law, residents are entitled to privacy.  No photographs of residents may be taken. 
    

  • Glacier Hills has three driveways, therefore...

  • • Coming from Plymouth Rd, take the first driveway on your left labeled “Care and Rehabilitation Center.”  
    • Coming from Geddes, it will be the third driveway on the right.  
    • Follow the long drive past Care and Rehabilitation Center Building A.  Continue to The Pavilion.  Please park in staff or visitor parking.  Enter through the main doors under the green portico. 
  • Yes!  Anne has lead this wonderful event for 40 years, which calls for a wow.
    

  • Wow!

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• Dinner & Movie Night

  • Start
    January 02, 2019
  • End
    May 01, 2019
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Red Robin & Rave Cinemas, 3797 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI

  Action!

  Host: Nancy Noll

  
  

  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-&-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 some cinema.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  

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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 MACC* Team 

  12 races over 5 weekends at Boyne Mountain
  

  A²SC Racing Coordinator: Alan Osterdale
  
  *Michigan Alpine Competition Council

  • 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

  MACC explains a lot more.    For more information about the A²SC team contact Racing Coordinator Alan Osterdale.

  
  

  
  
  

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• Schuss/Shanty Creek Ski Trip

  • Start
    January 11, 2019
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • End
    January 13, 2019
  • Location
    Shanty Creek Resorts, 5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615

  The Instructional

  Two night's at the ski-in/ski-out Cedar River Village Suites with heated outdoor pool and hot tubs.

  Trip Leaders: Greg Robertson and Paula Condon
  

  • 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 Ann Arbor 4 PM 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.  

  1. Ride north in style, 

  2. Improve your style, 

  3. Slide home in comfort! 

  Download the flyer for prices and more detail.   And, here's the registration form.

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting -- Keep the Homefires Burning

  • When
    January 16, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  We're here
  they're there

  Keep a fire lit for our skiers 

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  Mid-winter, post-Xmas, hyper-hyphenated pick-me-up.  Get in on some of this!  

  
  

  This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks
  • Dance time guided by scene guru DJ Paul
    

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

  
  

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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 West slope town and resort of Steamboat Springs

  FULL!  Taking Wait-List Reservations 

  Trip Leaders: Jim Kelly and Lisa Salisbury

  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 Registration.

  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!

  Host: Paula Condon

  The trip includes:

  • Pre-Party – Sunday January 20th 3-7 pm.  Meet up, make new friends & plan carpools.  Learn the slopes and cross-country trails. 
  • Friday and Saturday Night Accommodations, and Friday night reception/party with homemade Terrace Inn pizza.   That's-a Nice-a!
    (Additional appetizers provided if we book 20+ rooms) More-a Nice-a!   
  • Saturday & Sunday Buffet Breakfast, AND Saturday buffet dinner!
  • All Gratuities 
  • Resort Dining and Beverage Options -- $5 glasses of Merlot & Chardonnay and $4 draft beer  Cento di questi giorni!
    (Cannot bring your own alcohol in common areas of the Inn.)

  
  

  Sign-ups begin at 7:30 PM Wednesday 17-October at the General Meeting and Cross-Country Kick-off Party.  Mail-in sign-ups will be accepted starting 18-October. 

  
  

  Come own a little piece of Up North!

  Downloads:

  1. Detailed Flyer
  2. Contract to Participate

  
  
  
  

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• Boyne Highlands Bus Trip (Livonia Ski Club)

  • Start
    February 05, 2019
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    February 08, 2019
  • Location
    Boyne Highlands, 600 Highland Pike Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

  Tuesday through Friday Skiing

  At Boyne Highlands. 

  This is a sister-club (MDSC) event.

  Includes

  • 3 days of skiing at Boyne Highlands
    
  • 3 nights lodging at Boyne Highlands Main Lodge, 2 per room.
    
  • 3 deluxe buffet breakfasts at the Lodge dining room
    
  • Tuesday lunch and refreshments on the luxury motor coach.
    (NON-SMOKING)
    
  • Welcome party at the hotel on Tuesday evening in our own private room
    
  •  Wonderful sit down dinner at the hotel on Wednesday evening.

  And, there's a lot more info, including how to register, in the flyer.

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• Aspen February 2019

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

  Aspen, Colorado

  Mid February Skiing at

  Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and easy going Buttermilk
  

  Trip Leaders: Lane and Jan Hotchkiss
  

  1. Plenty for the beginner
     
  2. Ditto for intermediate
     
  3. Advanced skier... it's Aspen! 

  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
  Download the registration form.
  

  For complete description download the flyer.

   
  

  
  
  

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• General Meeting -- Mt. Brighton

  • When
    February 20, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Mt Brighton, 4141 Bauer Rd. Brighton, MI. 48116 See Map

  Breakout
  to local skiing

  at Mt. Brighton

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  Mid-winter, post-Mardi Gras, hyper-hyphenated pick-me-up.  Get in on some of this!  

  
  

  This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Snacks and Cash Bar

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

  
  

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• Sun Valley March 2019

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

  Ketchum, Idaho!

  Combined Alpine and Nordic Trip to The Gem State
  

  FULL!  Taking Wait-List Reservations 
  

  Trip Leaders: Janet Starr and Greg Robertson 

  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 post-trip mega-party 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 registration form.

  Download the flyer.

  
  
  

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• General Meeting -- The Non Ides of March

  • When
    March 20, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    TBD

  We're meeting somewhere

  Tell us Where!

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  We're still working out the details.   You got a better idea!? 
  Let us know.  No!  Really, we want to know!

  This GM will probably feature;

  
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Snacks and Cash Bar

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

  
  

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• General Meeting -- The.Annual.Meeting.

  • When
    April 03, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  They seem to be getting the hang of it

  Keep 'em around?

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  The.Annual.Meeting.
  Elections... plus Everything

  This GM will feature;

  
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks, and deluxe snacks
  • Dance time guided by scene guru DJ Paul
  • Voting
    

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• General Meeting -- Aloha Means Bye and Hello

  • When
    April 17, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  What a season we had
  

  What a Season to Come!

  A hui hou kākou

  Hosted by: the BOD

  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.

  Take off that Hawaiian shirt you've been wearing all season, get it laundered, and show your ukulele pride!

  This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Beer, wine, soft drinks, and deluxe snacks
  • Pihaʻū oʻu mokukauaheahe i nā puhi
    
  • Dance time guided by scene guru DJ Paul
  • And, tears

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

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