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• Euchre Night!

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

  EuchEred!
  

  This could be you!
  on the 4th Friday¹  of each month 
  

  from September through May.

  Sign-in begins at 7:00, play begins at 7:30

  We play in the banquet room at the back of Maplewood Lanes Bowling Center.  $3 entry fee at the door.  Please 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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• Dinner & Movie Night

  • Start
    Wed, January 02, 2019
  • End
    Wed, 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
    Sat, January 05, 2019
  • End
    Sun, 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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• Avant Meeting Brighton Skiing

  • When
    Wed, February 20, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Mt Brighton, 4141 Bauer Rd. Brighton, MI 48116

  Après Skiing

  Go to the Meeting

  Host: Alan Osterdale

  
  

  Here's an idea!

  1. Meet before the meeting.
  2. Ski. 
  3. Join the General Meeting.  
  4. Break away and ski some more.

  Brilliant!!

  Alan Osterdale agrees and agrees to be your guide.  At 5 pm he'll be hunting at the far end of the Ski Hill Grill, beyond the fireplace, for members and friends to join him on the hill for some pre-meeting skiing.

  Be there at 5 to get on-board an expert's tour of our local hill, then join our February General Meeting in the Ski Hill Grill.  When you need a break from chatting up your friends do another run!

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• General Meeting -- Mt. Brighton

  • When
    Wed, 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

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

  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.  At this meeting get in some skiing too!

  This GM will feature;
  

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

  Meet at the far end of the imaginatively named Ski Hill Grill, beyond the fireplace.

  AND!  Join the 5 o'clock crowd for some pre-meeting skiing.

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• Friday Night LIVE - Drivin’ Sideways

  • When
    Fri, February 22, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    LIVE, 102 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  

  People try to put us d-down

  Just because we get around

  Hosts: (See Below)

  Drivin' Sideways

  Happy Hour Dancing at LIVE goes from September through May.  A rotation of house bands and an occasional guest play soulful funky rockin' dance music from a certain era, often performed by a certain era! 
  

  6:30 - 9:00 PM every Friday
  No cover
  Happy hour prices
  Warning!   No draft bar
  Support the band when they pass the pitcher
  Talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation!
  

  Consider starting with a club favorite on the first Friday when FUBAR rocks the house.   But, you'll find many members most Fridays enjoying top-notch live bands at this venue September through May.

  You don't have to dance to enjoy these fine performers.  Toe-tapping is almost as good for your heart and just as good for your soul.

  Regarding hosts, so many members and friends*, including many on the Social Committee, make this a weekly event so it is officially un-hosted.  First booth on the left as you enter is typically where you'll find about half our contingent.  The remainder are on the dance floor or close by.  Who can't like that!?
  

  To learn more about this week's performer check the Ann Arbor Happy Hour @ LIVE group page on Facebook.

  * 10 to 30

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• Pretzel Bell Trivia Night

  • When
    Wed, February 27, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Pretzel Bell, 226 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  Seeking superior wetware

  Un-tap some neurons and wet your whistle playing Trivia at Pretzel Bell

  Come overclock your club team to victory.  It will be electric!
  

  Hosts: Alan Osterdale and Julie Shea

  Meet in the basement.  Two games are played starting at 8 pm.  Each game takes about an hour.  The place fills quickly so arrive early to assure yourself a seat at the revived Pretzel Bell.

  And, do it again next month!   Plan on A²SC joining Pretzel Bell Trivia Night on the last Wednesday each month (as long as it doesn't conflict with another previously organized A²SC event.)

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

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• February Roamin' Happy Hour

  • When
    Thu, February 28, 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    P.F. Chang's, 720 Briarwood Circle Ann Arbor, MI 48108

  

  Wok on Over and Join the Fun

  Or Bike, Or Drive, or Use Public Transit

  Hosts: Carol Pytko, Liz Perri

  February's happy hour will be held at  P.F. Chang's (Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor)

  Their Happy Hour tag line is

  $6 or Less Until 6 PM
  happy hour prices, hours, and participation may vary

  This time the fine print goes our way!  They extended their happy hour 90 minutes to 7:30 pm just for us.  Thanks, friends in high places!!

  $5 dim sum, $6 appetizers, $6 wine and mixed drinks, and $4 draft beer

  Wrap and Roll Youngsters!

  
  

  
  

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• Friday Night LIVE - FUBAR

  • When
    Fri, March 01, 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    LIVE, 102 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  

  People try to put us d-down

  Just because we get around

  Hosts: (See Below)

  FUBAR

  Happy Hour Dancing at LIVE goes from September through May.  A rotation of house bands and an occasional guest play soulful funky rockin' dance music from a certain era, often performed by a certain era! 
  

  6:30 - 9:00 PM every Friday
  No cover
  Happy hour prices
  Warning!   No draft bar
  Support the band when they pass the pitcher
  Talkin' 'bout my g-g-g-generation!
  

  Consider starting with a club favorite on the first Friday when FUBAR rocks the house.   But, you'll find many members most Fridays enjoying top-notch live bands at this venue September through May.

  You don't have to dance to enjoy these fine performers.  Toe-tapping is almost as good for your heart and just as good for your soul.

  Regarding hosts, so many members and friends*, including many on the Social Committee, make this a weekly event so it is officially un-hosted.  First booth on the left as you enter is typically where you'll find about half our contingent.  The remainder are on the dance floor or close by.  Who can't like that!?
  

  To learn more about this week's performer check the Ann Arbor Happy Hour @ LIVE group page on Facebook.

  * 10 to 30

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• Sun Valley March 2019

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

  Ketchum, Idaho!

  Combined Alpine and Nordic Trip to The Gem State 
  

  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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• Almost Spring Social Committee Steering Meeting

  • When
    Mon, March 11, 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Weber's, 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

  Let's keep this up in 2019! 

  Thanks for all the great social events

  Hosts: Betty Cornell and Darlene Morin
  Activities Coordinator:  Alan Osterdale

  
  

  We are looking for a few more people who would like to help us with specific recently under-represented activities, for example golf!   

  Eleven members said "We want more golf ."  If eleven said it, more thought it!   One couple hosted our single 2018 golf outing, but with a coordinator leading the effort we're certain we could line up additional hosts and schedule more golf outings in 2019.  Think about it tee-meister! 

  And, look around at those other under-represented, yet favored A²SC activities (cough--Volleyball.) 

  A single individual acting as coordinator can make a big difference and  two individuals acting as co-coordinators can make a big difference together!
  

  If you're unable to attend consider presenting your suggestions via a friend who is attending.  Or, contact Darlene Morin, Social Committee Chair, or Alan Osterdale, Activities Coordinator.

  Here's some recent chatter;

  1) Should we move Trivia Night to another place and maybe another evening? 2) Monthly Movie Night,  Euchre Night, and Roaming Happy Hour are reliably bringing in new members and friends.  And, they're popular with members.  Can Trivia Night be our next reliable outing?  Or, another similar activity? 3) Who are the people working on next summer's bike trips?  Time to check out some new area trails? 4) How about a Line-Dancing Class to start a meeting?  Or, Euchre Class?

  Good questions!  Let's thank those working out the answers. 

  Want to help answer a question or ask a different question?  Why not!?   Darlene and Alan look forward to your answers and questions.

  
  

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• General Meeting at Revel and Roll

  • When
    Wed, March 20, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Revel and Roll, 1950 S. Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  WEll, bowl me over!

  That's a Colonial Idea!

  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.

  This GM  features; 
  

  • Offsite enthusiasm a la  Revel and Roll, Ann Arbor's updated bowling experience that feels more like a night club with arcades
  • Munchies
  • Cash Bar 

  
  

  
  

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• Pretzel Bell Trivia Night

  • When
    Wed, March 27, 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Pretzel Bell, 226 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  Seeking superior wetware

  Un-tap some neurons and wet your whistle playing Trivia at Pretzel Bell

  Come overclock your club team to victory.  It will be electric!
  

  Hosts: Alan Osterdale and Julie Shea

  Meet in the basement.  Two games are played starting at 8 pm.  Each game takes about an hour.  The place fills quickly so arrive early to assure yourself a seat at the revived Pretzel Bell.

  And, do it again next month!   Plan on A²SC joining Pretzel Bell Trivia Night on the last Wednesday each month (as long as it doesn't conflict with another previously organized A²SC event.)

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

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• General Meeting -- The.Annual.Meeting.

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

  Keep 'em around? 

  They seem to be getting the hang of it

  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
    

  Remember:  Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday!
  

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting -- Aloha Means Bye and Hello

  • When
    Wed, 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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