Club Registration and Information Session

Our Registration and Information event is taking place at the Snow Valley Lodge on Wednesday, October 24 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Registration:

Registration is in full swing with members mailing in their Membership Application Forms (and cheques – unless they are 80 or older and have been members continuously for the last five years – then no cheque is expected with the Membership Application Form).

If you plan on mailing your Membership Application Form in and coming on the 24th, please mail your paperwork off well before October 24th.  If you have not registered by mail and come on the 24th , please bring you cheque book to pay for your membership as we prefer cheques to cash.  We are not set up for credit or debit card transactions.

If you cannot come on October 24th , your Membership Card will be mailed to you after the 24th and after your cheque and Membership Application Form are in hand.

The Club Membership will entitle you to participate in Club activities and events.  Details about this are listed in the Membership Handbook Version 3.1, available on line under “About Us”   http://seniorsski.com/about-us/

Information:

On  October 24th, Club activities planned for the coming winter season will be featured with eight planned ski trips taking pride of place.  Tour Coordinators will be on hand for further explanations.

If you happen to be a “ski-single” this season and would like to share accommodation, please put your name on the list for the trip you plan on taking.  (If you have not found a roommate by the time you send in your Tour Form, you need to supply a cheque for the singles room rate.)

The Snow Valley “on the hill” program, which gets us in even better shape for the days in the Rockies, will be ready for you to sign up.  Since payment will be to Snow Valley directly this year, credit/debit cards as well as cash and cheques will be accepted.  Martha and Larry will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the programs.

On the social side – tickets for the Fall Dinner will be available with another cheque.

If you would like to purchase your season’s pass for Snow Valley you can use your credit card.  The pass entitles you to discounts.  The Snow Valley Website only had the very attractive and now obsolete deals for the past season, when I checked it September 16, 2012.  Please be aware that discounts are not always available right away; the annual negotiations for example between hills take time and may be finalized after our first ski trips.

This totally volunteer run Club does not advertise to attract new members, as word of mouth appears to reach just the right amount of prospective persons who come, look, participate in and volunteer at activities, events and trips.  Thank you and please keep bringing your friends – on Wednesday, October 24th, coffee and goodies are on us!

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Fall Dinner 2012

Be sure to attend the fall dinner on:

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

German Canadian Cultural Centre,

8310 Roper Road (51st Ave.)

For details, click here.

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Ski Jumping Styles

This picture is from a display, at the top of the ski jump tower at Canada Olympic Park, showing the evolution of ski jumping styles through the decades.  The face of the 1920′s is Nip Stone, who is Arnie Stone’s father.  The face of the 1930′s is our very own Bruce McGavin! Bruce, as most people know, is still going strong as a skier (NOT jumping!) and a biker. (Click on the picture to view it full size)

Stone and McGavin lead the way!

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RMSSC 2012 Golf Tournament Reminder

Montgomery Glen Golf Club (Wetaskiwin)
September 19, 2012
$70.00 includes a full buffet breakfast, 18 holes of golf with a shared power cart, Steak Bar B Q and lots of prizes.

Click here for the registration form.

Make cheques payable to Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club and mail in time
for delivery by August 22, 2012 to:

Tournament Coordinator
Art Switner
17 Forest Drive
St Albert, Alberta
T8N 1X1

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Millie Seitz Memorial — July 26 at 11:00 AM

On Thurday, July 26, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., members of the Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club are invited to come to the dedication of the bronze statue of Milllie Seitz.

This likeness has been placed in the Celebration Garden on the Sturgeon River. The Garden was one of Millie’s biggest volunteer projects: achieved with her typical drive and determination.

The sculpture of Millie by Marjorie Ann Davies will be surrounded by roses and lilacs in the Garden she loved.

 

 

Millie was one of the founding members of the Seniors Alpine Ski Club in the Edmonton Area.

The Celebration Garden is located at 34 Mission Avenue across the river from Rick’s Grill and beside the Chateau Mission Court.

The biking group has decided to hold a special ride on July 26. This group will meet at 10:00 a.m. behind Winner’s (our usual spot for St. Albert rides).

We will ride for half an hour or so and end up at the Celebration Garden for the 11:00 a.m. ceremony.  Any non-cyclists, please meet us there.

Please note that since not all RMSSC members knew Millie, the regular ride scheduled for that day will proceed.

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RMSSC BAR B Q – Rain or Shine

Wed. July 25th at the Snow Valley Lodge in the late afternoon.   We hope to see skiers who don’t bike or golf as well as skiers who do bike or golf.

Susan Hall will be selling tickets in the parking lots before biking.  You can also reach her via email at: social@seniorsski.com

$15 per person

(Please make cheques payable to RMSSC.)

 

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RMSSC 2012 Golf Tournament

Art Switner is organizing the golf tournament for this year.  If you would like to participate click here for a copy of the registration form.  His goal is to get 72 participants this year.

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