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Hootline February 2020

by Ben|Published February 16, 2020

Updates and the latest club information! We have published the February edition of the Hootline.

Events in July 2021–June 2022

July

Independence Day
Holiday

Holiday
July 4, 2021

Board Meeting & Happy Hour - White Bear Lake
5:00 pm White Bear Lake Township

5:00 pm
July 8, 2021

Join us on July 8th, 2022 at 5pm for a meet-and-ski style Board Meeting and Happy Hour.

Following the meeting, the club will provide hot off the grill brats and burgers and adult beverages. Please bring a dish to share. While seating is limited, make sure to bring a lawn chair as well.

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Shelly Ring's House

2526 Taylor Ave

White Bear Lake Township, MN 55110

United States

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Stillwater Sport, Music & Social Event - July 24th 2021
12:00 pm

12:00 pm
July 24, 2021

How about a biking, music and social event?

Black Diamond Option: About a 34 mile round trip bike ride with live music and socially distant socializing in the middle.
Blue Square Option: About a 5 mile round trip walk with live music and socially distant socializing at the end.
Green Circle Option: About a 5 mile round trip bike ride with live music and socially distant socializing at the end.
Lounge Lizard Option: About a 500 foot walk from a parking lot to PD Pappy’s for live music and socially distant socializing.

Find out more below and then sign-up here: Event Sign-up

Black Diamond - Parking Details

Black Diamond Option: For those that want the casual longer bike ride
Meet between 12:15 and 12:30 at the Gateway Trail’s 55th Street Parking lot, across from Fleet Farm just off Highway 36 (see the detailed map for more information).

Black Diamond - Trail Map

Leave at 12:45 and bike the beautiful Gateway Trail for about 6.0 miles to the Duluth Junction, which is the start of the Brown’s Creek Trail.
Bike the 5.9 miles of the Brown’s Creek Trail down the gradual slope into Downtown Stillwater and connect with the Green Circle’ers at approximately 2:00-2:15.

Any questions call Gary H. (651-283-1158) or Ben B. (612-875-1521)

Blue Square - Green Circle - Lounge Lizards Trail

Blue Square Option: For those that want a casual 90-ish minute walk
Meet at 1:15 for a 1:30 leave.
Meet near the start of the downtown Stillwater Lift Bridge on the Minnesota side for a casual 4.7 mile walk on the new Stillwater Loop Trail.
Recommend to walk through downtown downtown Stillwater and up towards the new bridge and then cross over the river to the cheesey WI side and then down the steep hill and take in the nice sights as you cross the refurbished bridge into Stillwater.

Any questions call Joanne H. (651-252-5706).

As a bonus, this group should cross paths with those in the biking groups (Black Diamond’ers and Green Circle’ers) as they will be traveling in the opposite direction. Finish the walking route at PD Pappy’s (422 E. Mulberry Street ) on the river and connect with the Black Diamond’ers, Green Circle’ers and Lounge Lizards.

Green Circle Option: For those that want the casual shorter bike ride
Meet at 2:00 for a 2:15 leave.
Meet near the start of the downtown Stillwater Lift Bridge on the Minnesota side for a casual 4.7 mile bike ride on the new Stillwater Loop Trail.
The Black Diamond’ers should be connecting with you to begin this trip.
Recommend to ride across the bridge to the cheesey WI side and go up the steep start and have the gradual decline for the end of the bike route.

As a bonus, this group should cross paths with those in the walking group (Blue Square’ers) as they will be traveling in the opposite direction.
Finish the bike route at PD Pappy’s (422 E. Mulberry Street ) on the river and connect with the Blue Square’ers and Lounge Lizards.

Any questions call Gary H. (651-283-1158) or Ben B. (612-875-1521)

Lounge Lizard Option: For those that want to casual socially distant socializing and meet up with the bikers and walkers
Meet at 3:00 at PD Pappy’s in downtown Stillwater.
422 E. Mulberry Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
Black Diamond’ers, Blue Square’ers, and Green Circle’ers will connect with you about 3:00.

There is free live music from 8:30pm-12:00am.
PD Pappy’s serves great 1/3 lb burgers and cold beer, as well as other food and beverages, but why would you want other food or beverages??
Black Diamond’ers should leave between 5:30 – 6:00 to ensure they are back at the parking lot and packed up before sundown, which happens approximately 8:55 PM.

There are several free parking lots throughout downtown Stillwater. Just drive around a bit, follow the crowd, just ask someone, or Google “Stillwater MN Free Parking”

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Public Resources:
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_trails/browns_creek.pdf
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_trails/gateway.pdf
https://www.discoverstillwater.com/loop-trail-lift-bridge-open-june-1st/
https://www.pdpappysonline.com/

Maple Island Brewery - Stillwater
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
July 29, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on July 29th, 2021 at Maple Island Brewery in Stillwater.

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August

Summer Celebration and Silent Auction
5:00 pm Shoreview

5:00 pm
August 6, 2021

Flyer

Join our Summer Celebration on Friday August 6th, 2021 - 5pm at Bungarten's beautiful backyard in {city} for a delicious meal from locally owned Ted Cook's 19th Hole Barbecue. Sign up via the form, here at the bottom of the page.

We will have a cash bar for beverages, yard games for entertainment, and a smaller silent auction than we may be used to. Also, Felix is working on a creative video presentation to fit the season.

Please consider donating an item (or service) to our silent auction. This fundraiser helps our club to subsidize events like our Meet & Skis, Membership Drive, Trip Signup Night, Year End Banquet, and other events during the season. We appreciate the talents within this club! Baking, Woodworking, Handyman Services, Massage, Potted Plants, Garden Baskets, Outdoor Adventures, Saints Games, Homecooked Dinners, Skiing date... these are all items mentioned by our great members!

Please send your donations to Joanne at jharvala@mmm.com or call 651-736-8441 (phone call only, no text to this number).

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Bungarten's House

5645 Schutta Rd

Shoreview, MN 55126

United States

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Tipsy Steer / High Pines Brewery - Roseville
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
August 19, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on August 19th, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

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September

Mississippi Pub - Inver Grove Heights
5:00 pm Inver Grove Heights

5:00 pm
September 2, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on September 2nd, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

Mississippi Pub

4455 66th St E

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

United States

6514554975

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O’Malley’s Irish Pub - Woodbury
5:00 pm Woodbury

5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
September 16, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on September 16th, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

O'Malley's Irish Pub

1775 Radio Dr

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

6515787007

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Membership Drive & Trip Signup 2021
5:30 pm Woodbury

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
September 23, 2021

Join us on September 23rd at {location} in {city} for our 2021/2022 season membership drive and trip signup night.

We will be meeting at a Famous Dave's has joined forces with Cowboy Jacks to create one legendary restaurant.

Famous Dave's + Cowboy Jack's

1690 Woodlane Dr

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

651-501-1900

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Lucky's 13 Pub - Mendota
5:00 pm Mendota

5:00 pm
September 30, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on September 30th, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

Lucky's 13 Pub - Mendota

1352 Sibley Memorial Hwy

Mendota, MN 55150

United States

(651) 452-1311

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October

Andiamo - Woodbury
5:00 pm Woodbury

5:00 pm
October 14, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on October 14th, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

Andiamo - Woodbury

1750 Weir Dr

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

6512892001

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Welch Village - Ski Swap 2021
All Day Welch

All Day
October 22, 2021 – October 24, 2021

Sale hours:
Friday, Oct. 22nd: 4-9pm
Saturday, Oct. 23rd: 10am-6pm
Sunday, Oct. 24th 10am-2pm

Ski Swap Equipment Check-in Information

We will sell your gently used skis, snowboards, ski boots, or snowboard boots as part of our sale!
- Skis, snowboard, ski boots, and snowboard boots only are accepted. No accessories, apparel etc.
- Equipment older than 5 years or broken/damaged or well-used equipment will not be accepted.
- $5 charge per item entered into the sale.
- 15% commission fee for any items sold.

Check Welches website for up-to-date information: https://welchvillage.com/ski-swap-sale-.cfm

Equipment Check-in Available:
Wednesday (Oct. 20th) and Thursday (Oct. 21st) Noon-7pm as well as 9am-Noon Friday (Oct. 23) in the Welch Village Ski Shop. Used equipment will not be accepted into the sale after noon on Friday.

Other events happening during the Ski Swap & Sale

Are you interesting in becoming a Welch Village Ski or Snowboard Instructor?
Attend an informational meeting at 1pm on Saturday, Oct. 23 in the lower level of the main chalet building and learn about joining our ski and snowboard instructor team! Learn about all the great benefits including a free season pass (Employee Staff Pass) access to training clinics with our top trainers, and more!

Black Diamond Bar & Patio Open Friday, Oct. 23rd and Saturday, Oct. 24th - Hours TBD - Please check back.
Yes, our famous Mad Jaxx Bloody Mary's will be available.

Welch Village Ski Area

26685 County Road 7 Blvd.

Welch, MN 55089

United States

6512584567

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Welch Village - Ski Swap 2021
All Day Welch

All Day
October 22, 2021 – October 24, 2021

Sale hours:
Friday, Oct. 22nd: 4-9pm
Saturday, Oct. 23rd: 10am-6pm
Sunday, Oct. 24th 10am-2pm

Ski Swap Equipment Check-in Information

Check Welches website for up-to-date information: https://welchvillage.com/ski-swap-sale-.cfm

Other events happening during the Ski Swap & Sale

Black Diamond Bar & Patio Open Friday, Oct. 23rd and Saturday, Oct. 24th - Hours TBD - Please check back.
Yes, our famous Mad Jaxx Bloody Mary's will be available.

Welch Village Ski Area

26685 County Road 7 Blvd.

Welch, MN 55089

United States

6512584567

Map

Chilli, Pie and Warren Miller 2021
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
October 23, 2021

Guests are asked to bring homemade chili, or pie to share with a group! Participants will judge best overall chili or pie Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cornbread and Fritos and will be provided for chili Whipped cream will be provided for the pies Plates, bowls and cutlery will be also be provided Cooking Creativity is highly encouraged, however the intent of this competition is for flavor, please keep spice intensity reasonable.

What:
Homemade Chili & Pie contest with movie.
Event will be held outside. Wear appropriate clothing.

Cost:
$0 If bringing Homemade Chili, Homemade Pie, or beer/wine to share.
Otherwise $10 for member; $20 for non members

When:
October 23rd 2021 - 5:30pm

Where:
Jason Kehren’s House 8820 Neal Ave. N, Stillwater 55082

What to Bring:
lawn chair, warm clothes blankets recommended. Afterwards we will screen a Warren Miller Ski film. Event will be held outside so please dress appropriately.

Welch Village - Ski Swap 2021
All Day Welch

All Day
October 22, 2021 – October 24, 2021

Sale hours:
Friday, Oct. 22nd: 4-9pm
Saturday, Oct. 23rd: 10am-6pm
Sunday, Oct. 24th 10am-2pm

Ski Swap Equipment Check-in Information

Check Welches website for up-to-date information: https://welchvillage.com/ski-swap-sale-.cfm

Other events happening during the Ski Swap & Sale

Black Diamond Bar & Patio Open Friday, Oct. 23rd and Saturday, Oct. 24th - Hours TBD - Please check back.
Yes, our famous Mad Jaxx Bloody Mary's will be available.

Welch Village Ski Area

26685 County Road 7 Blvd.

Welch, MN 55089

United States

6512584567

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The Lumberjack - Stillwater
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
October 28, 2021

Forest Lake - Ski Swap 2021
8:00 am Forest Lake

8:00 am – 1:00 pm
October 30, 2021

Sale hours:
Saturday, Oct. 30th 8am-1pm

Check out the Forest Lake Area High School 2021 Ski/Snowboard Sale and Swap were you can find New and Used Snowboards, Skies, Poles, Bindings, Boots and much more.

Forest Lake High School

6101 Scandia Trail North

Forest Lake, MN 55073

United States

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November

Tamarack Tap Room - Woodbury
5:00 pm Woodbury

5:00 pm
November 11, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on November 11th, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

Tamarack Taproom - Woodbury

8418 Tamarack Village

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

(651) 330-2889

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The Alchemist - White Bear Lake
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
November 23, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on November 23rd, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

December

Wreath Making - White Bear Lake
1:00 pm White Bear Lake Township

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
December 4, 2021

Ever wanted to make your own wreath? Join us for this fun, unique wreath making event.

$10.00 members / $20.00 non members
Space and supplies are limited to 10 participants.
Includes all items to decorate a wreath plus Mulled wine, cider & snacks served.

Shelly Ring's House

2526 Taylor Ave

White Bear Lake Township, MN 55110

United States

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7 Vines Vineyard - Dellwood
5:00 pm Dellwood

5:00 pm
December 9, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on December 9th, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

7 Vines Winery - Dellwood

101 MN-96

Dellwood, MN 55110

United States

(651) 478-6300

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Crave - Woodbury
5:00 pm Woodbury

5:00 pm
December 21, 2021

Our next Happy Hour will be held on December 21st, 2021 at {location} in {city}.

CRAVE - Woodbury

Woodbury Lakes, 9100 Hudson Rd #108

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

(651) 756-1000

Map

January

ALARC Ice Dive 2022
9:00 am

9:00 am
January 1, 2022

Come cheer and/or dive with Club Board Members Ross “Shark Whisperer” McLean, Felix “Mister Muskie” Lin, Ben “Nomadic Northern” Bungarten and Joanne “Princess Guppie” Harvala as they dive to new depths.

After the jump, we will warm up with brunch at Red Cow: 50th and France.

Check out the flyer (click here) or Contact Felix Lin for more details (651-270-2382).

Cowboy Jacks + Famous Dave - Woodbury January 6th 2022
5:00 pm Woodbury

5:00 pm
January 6, 2022

This Happy Hour event will be held on January 6th at {location} in {city}.

Those who RSVP will be entered in a Door Prize drawing. Must be present to win.

Famous Dave's + Cowboy Jack's

1690 Woodlane Dr

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

651-501-1900

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Meet and Ski - Welch Village Jan 15, 2022
9:00 am Welch

9:00 am
January 15, 2022

This Meet and Ski event will be held on January 15th at {location} in {city}.

Welch Village Ski Area

26685 County Road 7 Blvd.

Welch, MN 55089

United States

6512584567

Map

Big Wood Brewery - White Bear Lake January 20th 2022
5:00 pm White Bear Lake

5:00 pm
January 20, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on January 20th at {location} in {city}.

Big Wood Brewery

2222 4th St

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

United States

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Winter Carnival - Big Snow, MI 2022
Ski

Ski
January 21, 2022 – January 23, 2022

THE MSC WINTER CARNIVAL IS CARNIVAL IS BACK AT BIG SNOW!!!
One Weekend, 2 Mountains! January 21-23, 2022

All members from all ski clubs will sign-up online at: https://www.mnskihawks.org/
(under Trips / Upcoming Trips / then click on “Show details” for the Winter Carnival)
on-line registration is scheduled to start 12:01am October 1st.

Your Weekend Getaway Includes:

Round trip coach bus from Minneapolis (Honeywell lot)
2 nights lodging in main lodge, complex units or trailside condos with fully furnished kitchens (but no ovens)
2-day downhill ski lift ticket for both Indianhead & Blackjack Ski Areas with optional Friday afternoon Lift Ticket at $30 additional
Friday Welcome Party with light snacks (meat/cheese) at Dudley’s 530-730pm courtesy of BigSnow Resort.
2 Drink tickets for tap beer, wine, or soda must be used at Dudley’s Saloon on Friday night ONLY.
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
Live entertainment (hopefully bands) Friday and Saturday Nights in Dudley’s Saloon. Après ski music in the Sky Bar in Summit Center from 4:30 - 7:30pm Friday and Saturday
Wine and cheese party on the hill; Turtle Races with $400 in MSC prizes and the Human Slalom
Buffet style dinner Saturday night
Ski Equipment Rental: $27 / 1 day or $46 / 2 day (to be paid on your own at Big Snow Resort. Present your MSC neck wallet ID for discount).
Cross country ski or Snowshoe on 69km of groomed trails at ABR Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Snowshoe also available at Big Snow depending on conditions (to be purchased on your own at Big Snow Resort. Present your MSC neck wallet ID for discount). See rates below.
Indoor heated pool, large hot tub and exercise room in the Lodge.
All gratuities and taxes included

The Last Day to Sign up is January 1, 2022, but don’t wait. The trip is expected to sell out fast.

X/C SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING

X/C SKIING and SNOWSHOEING at ABR PARK

See ABR Park at: www.abrski.com for more information, rates, and facilities.

Park Passes: $14/ 1 day; $20/2 days. Ski Rental: Package of Touring skis, poles, boots- $15/day.

Skate skis, poles, boots - $20/day. Tubbs Snowshoe Rental (at ABR Park) - $10

Note: X/C skiers need to reserve your own transportation to/from ABR Park and Indianhead. Carpool with up to 5 others (6 total), each additional person reduces your cost. Make a reservation ahead of time (the day before) with the Ironwood Twin City Cab (906) 932-0711. Call for rates with multiple people.

SNOWSHOEING at BIG SNOW RESORT

Snowshoes can be rented from the Health and Fitness club, located at Indianhead Mountain and at the Blackjack Mountain Lodge rental center. Rental rates are $8 for 2 hours and $12 for the full day. Big Snow offers guided moonlight snowshoeing on most Saturday nights at 6pm, (weather permitting) that ends with a bonfire before the music starts in Dudley's Saloon! Please REGISTER before 2pm on Saturday at 906-229-2239

ROOM CONFIGURATIONS:

1 BR Main Lodge unit with 2 Queen Beds, Private Bath.
1 Br Main Lodge unit, 3rd Floor with 1 BR with 1 Double and bunk beds
1 BR Complex Unit with 2 Queen Beds, Private Bath, Cable TV/DVD, across from the lodge
1 Bedroom Tomahawk Slope side Condo: King, Queen Wall Bed in Living room, 1 Bathroom, Full Kitchen w/ Microwave & Dishwasher, TV/DVD, Gas Fireplace, and Jacuzzi. CBL TV/WIFI
2 Bedroom Tomahawk Slope side Condo: King, 2 Queens in Loft, Queen Wall Bed in Living room, 2 Bathrooms, TV/DVD, Stereo, Full Kitchen w/microwave & Dishwasher, Gas Fireplace, Jacuzzi. CBL TV/WIFI

*Note: There are a limited number of Slope side 1BR and 2BR units available. Contact your trip representative for availability.

TRIP COSTS:

The cost of your trip is dependent on the lodging arrangements that you choose. Please refer to the chart below. This table does include lodging and 2 day lift pass. Registrations will be accepted ONLY upon successfully completing your on line registration and payment. Verbal commitments will not hold a room. Rooms are assigned on a first come first served basis.

Persons	1 BR	1 BR Complex	1 BR	1 BR Slopeside	2 BR Slopeside
Per	Lodge	Lodge	Complex	Condo	Condo
Room	3rd FL Only
1 Single	437	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2	334	352	352	473	n/a
3	n/a	322	322	394	n/a
4	n/a	312	312	354	400
5					371
6					351

Refer to this chart when picking out your condo size. When you book your room with # of roommates, adding a roommate will reduce your rate per the room chart. If a roommate cancels and is not replaced, your per person rate will increase per the room chart. Prices include bus transportation cost even if you drive as per MSC Guidelines. (If you live > 50 miles from Honeywell and driving to Big Snow you may deduct $40.) MSC cancellation policy is in effect. Cancellation Fees: From December 6,2021 to December 31st, $50 is non-refundable per person; after January 1, $100 plus any resulting room rate increase due from your cancellation assuming your space is not filled. No lift ticket refunds.

**Main Lodge 3rd Floor rooms only if rooms available.

Winter Carnival - Big Snow, MI 2022
Ski

Ski
January 21, 2022 – January 23, 2022

THE MSC WINTER CARNIVAL IS CARNIVAL IS BACK AT BIG SNOW!!!
One Weekend, 2 Mountains! January 21-23, 2022

Your Weekend Getaway Includes:

Round trip coach bus from Minneapolis (Honeywell lot)
2 nights lodging in main lodge, complex units or trailside condos with fully furnished kitchens (but no ovens)
2-day downhill ski lift ticket for both Indianhead & Blackjack Ski Areas with optional Friday afternoon Lift Ticket at $30 additional
Friday Welcome Party with light snacks (meat/cheese) at Dudley’s 530-730pm courtesy of BigSnow Resort.
2 Drink tickets for tap beer, wine, or soda must be used at Dudley’s Saloon on Friday night ONLY.
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
Live entertainment (hopefully bands) Friday and Saturday Nights in Dudley’s Saloon. Après ski music in the Sky Bar in Summit Center from 4:30 - 7:30pm Friday and Saturday
Wine and cheese party on the hill; Turtle Races with $400 in MSC prizes and the Human Slalom
Buffet style dinner Saturday night
Ski Equipment Rental: $27 / 1 day or $46 / 2 day (to be paid on your own at Big Snow Resort. Present your MSC neck wallet ID for discount).
Cross country ski or Snowshoe on 69km of groomed trails at ABR Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Snowshoe also available at Big Snow depending on conditions (to be purchased on your own at Big Snow Resort. Present your MSC neck wallet ID for discount). See rates below.
Indoor heated pool, large hot tub and exercise room in the Lodge.
All gratuities and taxes included

The Last Day to Sign up is January 1, 2022, but don’t wait. The trip is expected to sell out fast.

X/C SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING

X/C SKIING and SNOWSHOEING at ABR PARK

See ABR Park at: www.abrski.com for more information, rates, and facilities.

Park Passes: $14/ 1 day; $20/2 days. Ski Rental: Package of Touring skis, poles, boots- $15/day.

Skate skis, poles, boots - $20/day. Tubbs Snowshoe Rental (at ABR Park) - $10

SNOWSHOEING at BIG SNOW RESORT

ROOM CONFIGURATIONS:

1 BR Main Lodge unit with 2 Queen Beds, Private Bath.
1 Br Main Lodge unit, 3rd Floor with 1 BR with 1 Double and bunk beds
1 BR Complex Unit with 2 Queen Beds, Private Bath, Cable TV/DVD, across from the lodge
1 Bedroom Tomahawk Slope side Condo: King, Queen Wall Bed in Living room, 1 Bathroom, Full Kitchen w/ Microwave & Dishwasher, TV/DVD, Gas Fireplace, and Jacuzzi. CBL TV/WIFI
2 Bedroom Tomahawk Slope side Condo: King, 2 Queens in Loft, Queen Wall Bed in Living room, 2 Bathrooms, TV/DVD, Stereo, Full Kitchen w/microwave & Dishwasher, Gas Fireplace, Jacuzzi. CBL TV/WIFI

*Note: There are a limited number of Slope side 1BR and 2BR units available. Contact your trip representative for availability.

TRIP COSTS:

Persons	1 BR	1 BR Complex	1 BR	1 BR Slopeside	2 BR Slopeside
Per	Lodge	Lodge	Complex	Condo	Condo
Room	3rd FL Only
1 Single	437	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2	334	352	352	473	n/a
3	n/a	322	322	394	n/a
4	n/a	312	312	354	400
5					371
6					351

**Main Lodge 3rd Floor rooms only if rooms available.

Winter Carnival - Big Snow, MI 2022
Ski

Ski
January 21, 2022 – January 23, 2022

THE MSC WINTER CARNIVAL IS CARNIVAL IS BACK AT BIG SNOW!!!
One Weekend, 2 Mountains! January 21-23, 2022

Your Weekend Getaway Includes:

Round trip coach bus from Minneapolis (Honeywell lot)
2 nights lodging in main lodge, complex units or trailside condos with fully furnished kitchens (but no ovens)
2-day downhill ski lift ticket for both Indianhead & Blackjack Ski Areas with optional Friday afternoon Lift Ticket at $30 additional
Friday Welcome Party with light snacks (meat/cheese) at Dudley’s 530-730pm courtesy of BigSnow Resort.
2 Drink tickets for tap beer, wine, or soda must be used at Dudley’s Saloon on Friday night ONLY.
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
Live entertainment (hopefully bands) Friday and Saturday Nights in Dudley’s Saloon. Après ski music in the Sky Bar in Summit Center from 4:30 - 7:30pm Friday and Saturday
Wine and cheese party on the hill; Turtle Races with $400 in MSC prizes and the Human Slalom
Buffet style dinner Saturday night
Ski Equipment Rental: $27 / 1 day or $46 / 2 day (to be paid on your own at Big Snow Resort. Present your MSC neck wallet ID for discount).
Cross country ski or Snowshoe on 69km of groomed trails at ABR Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Snowshoe also available at Big Snow depending on conditions (to be purchased on your own at Big Snow Resort. Present your MSC neck wallet ID for discount). See rates below.
Indoor heated pool, large hot tub and exercise room in the Lodge.
All gratuities and taxes included

The Last Day to Sign up is January 1, 2022, but don’t wait. The trip is expected to sell out fast.

X/C SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING

X/C SKIING and SNOWSHOEING at ABR PARK

See ABR Park at: www.abrski.com for more information, rates, and facilities.

Park Passes: $14/ 1 day; $20/2 days. Ski Rental: Package of Touring skis, poles, boots- $15/day.

Skate skis, poles, boots - $20/day. Tubbs Snowshoe Rental (at ABR Park) - $10

SNOWSHOEING at BIG SNOW RESORT

ROOM CONFIGURATIONS:

1 BR Main Lodge unit with 2 Queen Beds, Private Bath.
1 Br Main Lodge unit, 3rd Floor with 1 BR with 1 Double and bunk beds
1 BR Complex Unit with 2 Queen Beds, Private Bath, Cable TV/DVD, across from the lodge
1 Bedroom Tomahawk Slope side Condo: King, Queen Wall Bed in Living room, 1 Bathroom, Full Kitchen w/ Microwave & Dishwasher, TV/DVD, Gas Fireplace, and Jacuzzi. CBL TV/WIFI
2 Bedroom Tomahawk Slope side Condo: King, 2 Queens in Loft, Queen Wall Bed in Living room, 2 Bathrooms, TV/DVD, Stereo, Full Kitchen w/microwave & Dishwasher, Gas Fireplace, Jacuzzi. CBL TV/WIFI

*Note: There are a limited number of Slope side 1BR and 2BR units available. Contact your trip representative for availability.

TRIP COSTS:

Persons	1 BR	1 BR Complex	1 BR	1 BR Slopeside	2 BR Slopeside
Per	Lodge	Lodge	Complex	Condo	Condo
Room	3rd FL Only
1 Single	437	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
2	334	352	352	473	n/a
3	n/a	322	322	394	n/a
4	n/a	312	312	354	400
5					371
6					351

**Main Lodge 3rd Floor rooms only if rooms available.

February

Andiamo - Woodbury
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
February 3, 2022

Our next Happy Hour will be held on February 3rd, 2022 at {location} in {city}.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Zermatt, Utah 2022
Ski

Ski
February 5, 2022 – February 12, 2022

Utah 2022 Update:

Trip Leaders, Char and Lorrie, are working hard to ensure the Utah ski experience is stellar!
We are also staying current with COVID restrictions, protocols and vaccine information.

We have a very short Waiting List at this time.

Watch your email for additional updates and schedule information.

As always, feel free to reach out to Char or Lorrie if you have questions.

Meet and Ski - Welch Village February 12th
9:00 am Welch

9:00 am
February 12, 2022

This Meet and Ski event will be held on February 12th at {location} in {city}.

Hosted by Sitzmark with the intend to grill.

Welch Village Ski Area

26685 County Road 7 Blvd.

Welch, MN 55089

United States

6512584567

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Matchsticks - Stillwater February 17th 2022
5:00 pm Stillwater

5:00 pm
February 17, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on February 17th at {location} in {city}.

MatchStick Stillwater

232 N Main Street

Stillwater, Minnesota 55082

United States

651-571-0111

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Meet and Ski - Welch Village February 19th 2022
9:00 am Welch

9:00 am
February 19, 2022

This Meet and Ski event will be held on February 19th at {location} in {city}.

Welch Village Ski Area

26685 County Road 7 Blvd.

Welch, MN 55089

United States

6512584567

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Meet & XC Ski at Elm Creek Park Reserve - February 20, 2022
12:00 pm

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
February 20, 2022

Sunday, Feb 20 is a Meet & XC SKI at Elm Creek Park Reserve, co-hosted with 3M Outdoor Club.

XC ski with 3M's Outdoor Club and our club. Beginners and 1st timers encouraged to join. Jason K and Joanne will host.

Focus on classic skiing, but skate skiers welcomed, too.

Meet at Noon on the chalet-side of bridge, ready to go. Event may be cancelled if temps feel like 15F or below.

Daily ski pass is $9, Rentals $11, Lessons available – purchase online.

March

7 Vines Vineyard - Dellwood
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
March 3, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on March 7th at {location} in {city}.

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Val Di Fassa III – Italy 2022
Ski

Ski
March 4, 2022 – March 12, 2022

>>> THIS TRIP HAS BEEN SOLD OUT! <<<

A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.

Current participants	New participants

Oliver's - Shoreview
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
March 17, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on March 17th at {location} in {city}.

Ray-J's - Woodbury
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
March 31, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on March 31st at {location} in {city}.

April

Lucy's Burgers - White Bear Lake
5:00 pm

5:00 pm
April 14, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on April 14th at {location} in {city}.

Tamarak Tap Room - Woodbury
5:00 pm Woodbury

5:00 pm
April 28, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on April 28th at {location} in {city}.

Tamarack Taproom - Woodbury

8418 Tamarack Village

Woodbury, MN 55125

United States

(651) 330-2889

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May

Year-End Celebration and Silent Auction - St. Paul - May 6th, 2022
Save the Date St. Paul

Save the Date
May 6, 2022

Join us on Friday May 6th, 2022 for our Year End Banquet & Silent Auction at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center in St. Paul. Delicious appetizers, plated dinner with salad & dessert, silent auction, an entertaining slide presentation & awards program.

Cost? $45 Members, $55 Non-members
Reminder: Club Membership is always available for the low, annual fee of $20.

RSVP: Reserve your seat by April 25th

Fill in the form on the flyer and send with your check to:
            Sue Malecha
           4100 Drumcliffe Circle
           Rosemount, MN 55068

And why not include an item or two to the Silent Auction?! Yes, you can donate even if you can’t come!

Fill in the form on the flyer and send to:
Sue Malecha at: samalecha34@gmail.com

This is your chance to donate something really special, unique, quirky, fun, delicious to the club as a fundraiser.

Use your imagination; be creative; it’s fun and helps the club subsidize great events like this all year. Some previous donations, for example: Science Museum tickets, concert tickets, Vikings, Twins & The Wild apparel, dinners, cabin weekends, golf outing, homemade cookies, breads, candies, a box of 3M tapes, massages, Saints game with tailgating, the list goes on!

Bring your items to the banquet and we will have a spot for them on the silent auction tables!!

RSVP: Reserve your seat by Monday, April 25th!

Minnesota Humanities Event Center

987 Ivy Avenue East

St. Paul, MN 55106

United States

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Cabin 61 - White Bear Lake
5:00 pm White Bear Lake

5:00 pm
May 12, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on May 12th at {location} in {city}.

Cabin 61 - White Bear Lake

4150 Hoffman Road

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

(651) 340-8415

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B52 Burgers & Brew - Inver Grove Heights
5:00 pm Inver Grove Heights

5:00 pm
May 26, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on May 26th at {location} in {city}.

B52 Burgers and Brews

5639 Bishop Ave

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55079

United States

(651) 451-3838

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June

Obbs - St. Paul
5:00 pm St Paul

5:00 pm
June 9, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on June 9th at {location} in {city}.

OBBS

1347 Burns Ave

St Paul, MN 55106

United States

(651) 776-7010

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Flag Day
Holiday

Holiday
June 14, 2022

Handsome Hog-St. Paul
5:00 pm St. Paul

5:00 pm
June 23, 2022

This Happy Hour will be held on June 23 at Handsome Hog in St Paul.

Handsome Hog

173 Western Ave N

St. Paul, Mn 55102

USA

651-219-4013

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