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July 2010 Joliet Ski Club  Vol. 41 No.2

Meeting the 3rd Thursday of June, July, And August

  Hopefully you enjoyed the June newsletter and will find the July newsletter just as good or better.

This month a pdf file of both the color version and the post office version of the newsletter are being attached. This is in response to comments by members that printed out a copy of the newsletter that the color version drained their color ink.

Hopefully all the e-mail addresses are straightened out. If you are receiving this as an e-mail attachment and there is a mailing label for you this is the last month you will also receive a copy through the mail unless you notify me that you want to continue to receive a mailed copy (if you have already done this please do it again since the original list was lost). A mail version will be continued to be mailed to those for whom no e-mail address is available. If you receive a mailed copy only and would like to get the e-mail version you need to send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   (R4L10D...) from the account you want the e-mail version sent to.

Any one wanting to have an article published in the newsletter can do so by sending it as a file attached to an e-mail to the above e-mail address. If your article contains pictures or graphics they must not be included in the article but sent as separate files. This will allow for better editing of the final newsletter. To insure that your article gets into the newsletter it should be received by the third friday of the previous month.  Ron Dewey

January 22-29, 2011 – Summit County, Colorado
Trip Price:  $1,035 per person, which includes:
Roundtrip air from O’Hare to Denver
Deluxe roundtrip motorcoach bus and tip between Denver and Keystone
Seven nights lodging at River Run Village condo’s in Keystone
5-day lift ticket good at Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Arapahoe Basin (ski one, two, three, four, or five mountains during the week!)

River Run Village is the most popular place to stay at Keystone.  With great shopping, dining, and nightlife, these newly designed mountain theme units are in a perfect location for those who want to be close to the slopes and in the middle of the action.  You can walk to the River Run Gondola and Summit Express lifts at Keystone.  Public shuttle bus service is available from Keystone to Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin.  Charter bus service from Keystone for those of us who want to go to Vail and Beaver Creek will be arranged for our group at an extra cost.  The trip price of $1,035 will be increased slightly if we do not have 20 persons on this trip.  This is a fabulous trip with great places to ski all week and condo’s to stay (and party) in.  Sign up now!

March 5-12, 2011 – Banff, Alberta, Canada  
Trip Price:  $1,299 per person, which includes:
    Roundtrip air from O’Hare to Calgary
    Deluxe roundtrip motorcoach bus and tip between Calgary and Banff
    Seven nights lodging at Inns of Banff
    5-day lift ticket good at Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Mt. Norquay (ski one, two, or three mountains during the week!)
We’re staying in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies at Inns of Banff, located just a short walk (or a shorter bus ride) from downtown Banff with great shopping and dining.  Public  shuttle bus service will take us from our hotel to each of the three ski areas.  Our Superior hotel rooms all have hairdryers, cable TV, and a coffee maker with complimentary tea and coffee.  Hot buffet breakfast is available at an extra cost.  The trip price of $1,299 will be increased slightly if we do not have 20 persons on this trip.  Our club has been wanting to return to Banff for a long time, so now is your chance.  Sign up now!  Please be aware that you will need a passport to go on this trip, so don’t delay in getting the ball rolling on getting one well in advance of our trip date. 

The weather is warm no better time to meet friends to take a nice easy ride with perhaps dinner after.

Meet at 5:15, ride 10-20 miles.
July 6 & 27† Rock Run at Gaylord Rd access
July 13†† I & M canal at Houbolt access
July 20 Plank Trail at Cedar Rd access.

If you have any questions, call Pam B.

We will be meeting on Sunday, July 18th at noon at Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub in New Lenox (495 DeGroate Rd.)†for lunch and then going to the Cineplex movie theaters that are†nearby to see a movie of your choice. Contact Kathy B.  if you are interested in attending.

The fees for all 3 Joliet courses are as follows: Senior non-resident - $19.00, Senior resident - $13.00.  All fees are for walking unless stated otherwise and subject to change.

We are trying to tee off at 5:15 except where noted.

July 5th:  WOODBINE GOLF COURSE on 151st  Street, Lockport

  708-301-1252 It is much cheaper AFTER 5:30 - $16.00

July 12th:  WEDGEWOOD GOLF COURSE on Caton Farm Road & Rt. 59, Joliet        815-741-7270

July 19th:  HIGHPOINT GOLF CLUB on Highpoint Drive,  Essex    815-365-4000     

$11.00 ($9.00/Seniors)

July 26th:  INWOOD GOLF COURSE on Jefferson Street, Joliet     815-741-7265

August 2th:  WOODRUFF GOLF COURSE on Gougar Road, Joliet    815-741-7272

August 9th:  PRAIRIE BLUFF at 19433 Renwick Road, Lockport

815-836-4653  It is much cheaper AFTER 5:30 Senior non-resident - $14.00, Senior resident - $10.00

August 16th:  WOODBINE GOLF COURSE on 151st Street, Lockport    708-301-1252

It is much cheaper AFTER 5:30 - $16.00

August 23rd:  This will be our last night of golf and as usual it will be at INWOOD GOLF COURSE on Jefferson Street, Joliet    815-741-7265 More info on the last night of golf in the August Newsletter.

Need more information or have some questions?

Contact:  Dee at  e-mail to  HYPERLINK "mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it " This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Possible Golf Day Trip

I’m thinking about doing a day trip on Wednesday, July 14th out to THE BOURNE in Marseilles.  Golf, cart and dinner $40.00.  Let me know what you think. Dee

 We will be going to see the Jackhammers play on Saturday, August 21 at 7:10 p.m. We will plan to meet for dinner before the game and then go to the park and purchase tickets.†More details will be given in the August newsletter. †Save the date!!!

There is a 40th anniversary Committee meeting at Queenie's house (Kathy B's) on Wed. July 7 at 6 p.m. Call Queenie for directions if needed.

Keep the date of October 2, 2010 open for the 40th anniversary celebration at the K of C. Watch for details to come in a later newsletter.

Skier of the month is Norm Carlson. I can not remember a time when Norm missed a ski season except the two year when he had his knees replaced. He came back strong just like he did after he fell and hit his head at Norway Mt. They should give Norm a free pass for life since they sold out of helmets that weekend. Congrats Norm you have earned your stripes.

Next meeting is Thursday, July 15,  7 pm. Knights of Columbus on Infantry Dr. south of Jefferson St. in Joliet.