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2012 upcoming Social Events

April 14 - CHICAGO WOLVES VS. Milwaukee Admirals

When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, party @ 4:00, Game @ 7:00 p.m., Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

Cost:  *Ticket & Party: $32 member; $34 non-member, Includes ticket and pizza pre-party!  @ The Gredells, 655 Castlerea Ln., Des Plaines starting at 4:00 p.m.  BYOB: Bring Your Own Beverage

*Ticket Only: $24 member; $26 non-member

*Parking: $13 per car (carpool available from pre-party)

RSVP by: April 7, 2012, to place your order contact: Marta Hoelter, toddandmarta@comcast.net or 224-234-7004 AND mail checks made out to Sitzmark Ski Club to: 1311 Linden Ave., Deerfield, Il 60015

 

2012 Sitzmark Annual Banquet

When:  April 28th, 6:30

Where:  Cubby Bear North, 21661 North Milwaukee Avenue, Lincolnshire

Cost:  $25 member, $28 non-members, includes buffet and appetizers

RSVP by April 17, VP Jeannie Leone, jeanniel@att.net

 

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Past Events

2012 Social Events

January 27 - Barhop - the Vine, Grayslake

February 10-12 - Cross Country Ski and Snow Shoe weekend - Elkhart Lake

February 24 - Barhop - David's Bistro, Antioch

 

2011 Social Events

 Mar 19 Chicago Wolves

April 30 Annual Banquet

May 14th – Trip Seminar

May 20th – Bar Hop (cancelled)

May 21st – Ravinia Box Office opens

June 5th – Mai Fest in Lincoln Square (Chicago)

June 10th – Bar Hop – locale Cellar Gate in Highwood

June 16th – Ravinia – Robert Plant

June 17th – Ravinia – GoGos / B52s

June 18th – Ravinia – Deep Purple

June 19th – Ravinia – Dave Bruebeck

July 2nd – Fireworks on the Chain

July 5th – Ravinia – Peter Frampton

July 9th – Annual Pig Roast  - host Sedlacko’s

July 10 - Ramsey Lewis/Pink Martini's at Ravinia

July 16th – Boat on Chain

July 22nd – July 24th – Tubing

July 29 - Bodeans at Ravinia

August 5th-7th – Bike / Camp (cancelled)

August 7th: Biking 10 am Old School Forest Preserve. Meet at first parking lot on left side about 1/4 mile from entrance. Join us afterward at Mickey Finn's.

August 10th – Ravinia – Los Lonely / Los Lobos

August 12th (new date) – August Birthday Soiree at Ravinia – Steely Dan

August 14th: Biking 10 am - Spring Bluff Forest Preserve. Meet at first parking lot on the right(approximately 3/4 mile from Sheridan Road) off of 7th Ave in Winthrop Harbor. We'll go to Tropics or Stone Creek Grill afterwards.

August 20th – Beach Party at Carol’s

August 21st: Biking 10 am. - Grant Woods Forest Preserve. Meet in first parking lot on left as you enter the preserve. We'll go to Fairmont Shores afterwards.

August 27th - Cubs/Brewer Game,  Milwaukee Miller Park

September 1st – Ravinia – Lynrd Skynrd

September 2nd – Ravinia – Doobie Brothers

September 4th: Bike Des Plaines River Trail. Meet at Old School Forest Preserve in first parking lot on left (10 am). We’ll bike south to Half Day where we will stop at Flatlanders before riding back to Libertyville.

September 10th – Annual Golf Outing

September 18th: Bike a new trail. Meet in parking lot in back of Doyles in Richmond (10 am). We’ll ride north on the McHenry County Trail to catch  the Hebron Trail. Following the ride we’ll enjoy a “pint” at Doyles.

September 23rd – Bar Hop, Bliss, Wauconda

September 25th: Bike McClory/North Shore Trail. Meet at Lake Bluff Brewing Company (10 am). We’ll ride south to Lake-Cook Road and back.  Afterwards, we’ll sample some microbrews and lunch at the brewery.

October 2nd: 9:30 am. Last Bike ride of the season will be starting at Singing Hills Forest Preserve located off Gilmer Road just east of Volo.  As the Bears have a noon game this will be a “quick” ride.

October 5thMeeting – Newcomer Night

October 7th – 9thBike / Hotel, New Glarus

October 7th – Bar Hop – Jim Jake’s in Kenosha Annual Open House

October 15thDay Hike at Mathiessen State Park, Utica, IL (cancelled)

October 28th – Halloween mini bonfire (date moved to Friday!  7:30 p.m. at Dave and Betty Barboro's

November 11 – Bar Hop, Park Street, Mundelein

November 16 - Meeting at Williams Ski Shop

December 17thHoliday Party - host Sedlacko’s

 

2011 Social Events details:

 

CHICAGO WOLVES VS. Oklahoma City Barons

When:  Saturday, March 19, 2011, Gredells, 4:00 pm, Game Allstate arena, doors open at 6:00 pm, game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Where:  Pre-Party @ The Gredells, 655 Castlerea Ln., Des Plaines, BYOB: Bring Your Own Beverage

game at Allstate Arena

Cost:   Ticket & pizza pre-party: $30 member; $32 non-member or Ticket Only: $24 member; $26 non-member,

Parking: $11 per car

Deadline: March 10, 2011

Contact:To place your order contact Marta Hoelter, toddandmarta@comcast.net or 224-234-7004

Mail checks made out to Sitzmark Ski Club to Marta Hoelter, 1311 Linden Ave., Deerfield, Il 60015

 

Mai Fest in Lincoln Square (Chicago)

When:  June 5, between 12:00 and 12:45

Contact: contact Karen or Cindy

Where:  We will meet between 12:00 & 12:45 Sunday at the Mai Pole.

for more details, see http://www.mayfestchicago.com/

Pig Fest 2011

When:  July 9, 2:00 p.m. - ??, piggy served when it’s done (around 4:00)

Where: Gary (D.B.) & Tari Sedlacko’s, 1030 Sienna Court, Round Lake, IL (Mapquest It! - call if you are lost) Home: 847.270.9690 D.B. Cell: 847.302.264

Park in the neighborhood but please be respectful of our neighbors driveways

What to Bring:  a dish to pass for the "Trough Buffet", beverage(s)of your choice (bring a cooler), BRING LAWN CHAIRS& GAMES

The following are also available:  Baggo, Ladder Ball, Soccer Field,  Baseball Field

The Pig Team:  Aaron & Sally Crump, Gary (D.B.) & Tari Sedlacko, Mike Shklair, Karen Westlake, Rich Blattner and Rick Olson

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Tubing 2011!

When:  July 22-24

Location: Wolf River Campground, New London, Wi

Cost: $21 Members, $26 Non-members, $4 Kids (Age 20 & Younger)

Includes: 2 Nights Camping, Group Fire, More Fun & Laughter Than a Night at the Opera

Contact:  See Karen or Call: 847.362.0796

Footnote:  Tari S. has reminded me that while floating down the river last year, we decided we should decorate our tubes, ...so, if you feel so inclined.....you may wear funny hats, paint your tubes with the washable, non-toxic paint used to decorate cars, etc.

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2011 CUBS Brewers outing

When:   Saturday, August 27th, Game Time: 6:10 pm

Cost:  1)  Ticket Cost: $55, contact Jeannie

2) Parking Passes: preordered Preferred Parking $12 (Let me know you want a pass) - Day of game price is $25.

If you are interested, I need a deposit of $30/ticket or paid in full by Feb. 4th.  For online credit card payments   MAXINE

(If I don’t have a minimum of 25 people, I will not be ordering)

Where:  Miller Park, Milwaukee, seating in same section as usual – Sec 211 or 212

Fun:  Car-pooling, Pre-game tailgating as usual!

Contact:  Jeanne 847-287-4899 or email jeanne.leone@trustmarkins.com

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2011 Golf Outing

When:   Sept. 10 at 3:00 p.m.

Where:  Vernon Hills Golf Course

Cost:   $45 per person.  This includes golf with cart, prizes, and food.

Register:  with contacts or at a Sitzmark Meeting

Format:  We will be playing a 9-hole 4-ball scramble with a shotgun start.  We will hold the post-golf awards party at the course.  There will be prizes for the winning teams plus men’s/women’s prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin.

Sign-ups can be by individual (we will assign you to a foursome) or by team.

Contact:  Dawn  847-613-7617 or Maureen  847-476-8851

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Newcomers’ Night!

When:  Wednesday • October 5 • 7:00 p.m.

Where:  El Barrio Restaurant • 1122 Diamond Lake Rd • Mundelein IL

What:  Join us at Newcomers’ Night for free beer, pop, and appetizers, and enjoy socializing and raffle prizes! Learn why we are much more than “Just” a Ski Club!  Find out about our year-round events and our upcoming  skiing/boarding trips and outings!

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New Glarus Bike Trip

When:  October 7/8/9.

What:  We will be staying at Chalet Landaus and biking the Badger State Trail on Saturday. We will bike from New Glarus to Belleville, Wi, where we will enjoy lunch at a local establishment and then ride back, approximately miles 16-20. You may spend the rest of the day shopping and exploring the quaint Swiss village of New Glarus, relax in the pool or hot tub at Chalet Landhaus or go to the nearby New Glarus Brewery and enjoy some tasty, locally brewed beer.  Saturday night we will have a group dinner at a local restaurant – walking distance from our hotel.

Contact Chalet Landhaus (www.chaletlandhaus.com) to reserve your room. Please let me know once you have made your reservation, so I now how many persons to expect.

Cost:  This is a self drive trip and all expenses are on your own.

Contact: Trip Leader: Karen Westlake 847.362.0796 or ilpunk@att.net

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Day Hike at Matthiessen State Park

When:  Saturday, October 15th.

What:  Hiking Matthiessen State Park, located in central LaSalle County  not far from Utica, IL.  Beautiful rock formations, canyons, streams, prairie, and forest combine to amaze visitors. Bring your comfy hiking boots, camera, and sense of adventure for a memorable time.  After our hike, we will make a stop for dining and cocktails. More information to follow

Please RSVP if interested.

Contact: Lori Kushar LoriKmeow@aol.com

For more information visit: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/mttindex.htm

Location of park: Off of Interstate 80 take Exit 81, Rt. 178 to Utica, IL then five miles south on Rt 178

 

SITZMARK 2011 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

Join us for Sitzmark Holiday Cheer

When:  Saturday • December 17, 2011 • 7:00 p.m.

Where:  Gary (D.B.) & Tari Sedlacko’s home, 1030 Sienna Court, Round Lake, IL

RSVP: Jeanne Leone by December 15 at 847.287.4899 or jeannel812@att.net

Club Provides: beer (domestic), some wine, water & pop, plastic ware & napkins.

Bring Your Own: hard liquor, specialty beers or wines. Please bring a dish to pass: appetizer, snack, main dish, or dessert! Let’s be creative so we have a nice variety!

Gift Game: To participate, bring a wrapped White Elephant gift for the “Rob Your Neighbor” gift stealing game! Visit this online link for a description and rules:  www.online-game-rules.com/8g-rob-your-neighbor-or-white-elephant-rules.html

Cost: Sitzmark members, free; guests, $5.00.

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