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President’s Message
GATOR TALES T H E O F F I C I A L M O N T H L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E
P A L M B E A C H G A T O R S N O W S K I C L U B
Next General Membership Meeting: Thursday, August13th at North Palm Beach Country Club 6:30pm Social Hour 7:30 pm Busi-ness
Next Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, August 6th at Double Tree Hotel ,Palm Beach Gardens, 6:30 pm
Hello Gators,
It has been one hot July topped off by thundering rain storms. Between all the rain Gators sure seemed to find sun-shine.
Captain Hiram's was a super weekend, and when you are having so much fun no one realizes it's sizzling hot. Debbie Haselmire and her handy helpers did an outstanding job with a well-organized event with plenty of home cooked food. Of course, I do believe we went through a lot of ice cold beer. Great Job, Debbie and all helpers.
Some of us visited Mel Fisher’s museum. It was very interesting and educational. No one volunteered to go diving and look for treas-ures, but we all had better insight on what the treasure hunters went through. Just un-believable!
Our Friday Happy Hour had a huge turnout at The Islander Room, a perfect place for Happy Hour. You can enjoy the Tiki Bar outside, where there was actually a cool breeze com-ing off the ocean. Or the inside bar where they served some appetizers. Some danced to the rock and roll music with some old time favorites, Steve and Angela. Just being with Gators and socializing makes a fun filled evening.
Check our web site for lots of Gator activities coming up. We have lots of socials and spe-cials activities for all your enjoyment.
Yes, our ski trips started selling last
month. Yea!
We have outstanding ski deals: Breckenridge; Beaver Creek; Whistler, our FSC (Florida Ski Council) Trip; New Park City; Keystone and Italy (Andalo-Paganella, Trentino). "Some dif-ferent exciting places to ski plus our all-time favorite ski resorts.”
Sign up on-line or come to our general meeting on August 13th at the North Palm Beach Coun-try Club to check out all our wonderful ski and social trips. They are selling fast, so don't you be left out in the sun when you could be skiing in the snow.
We have an Energized, Enthusiastic, Excit-ing, Excellent club. Don't you be left out! Bring your friends and family. We have members all ages. Remember, you don't have to ski to be a member; we have fun and trips for everyone.
YOU, the member is what make our club so GREAT. And I love meeting all of you.
I'm proud to be your President.
Thank You
Sincerely,
EVIE HOUSTON,
PRESIDENT
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B O A R D M E M B E R S PRESIDENT Evie Houston 561.762.2628 [email protected] VP SKI TRIPS Abe Tessler 561.633.3551 [email protected] VP SPECIAL ACTIVI-TIES Debbie Haselmire 561.281.3431 [email protected] VP SOCIALS Dorothy Rettay 561.964.0243 [email protected] TREASURER Allicyn Winchester 561.308.7571 allicynw @hotmail.com SECRETARY Sharon Long 561.626.0406 [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT Richard Wennet 561.776.7729 [email protected] MEMBER AT LARGE Estela Basso 561.214.1603 [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Wendy Angelastro 561.401.8430 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Pam Strickland 561.346.6855 [email protected] EVENT COMPTROL-LER DIRECTOR Ray Collie 754-264-4364 [email protected]
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Your Club Needs Volunteers! Your Club Needs Volunteers!
We are looking for volunteers in several categories to help our Club succeed in the 2015-2016 year
that started on June 1st.
Social and Special Activities Planning Committee— We need more members to help with
our events and activities. If you have ideas for new events that you would like to help implement,
come to our next meeting. We meet on the Tuesday before the Board Meeting at the Village Tav-
ern inside of the North Palm Beach Country Club. Come at 6:30 PM to order food and drinks,
and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Debbie Haselmire at
561-281-3431 or [email protected] or Dorothy Rettay at 561-964-0243 or dret-
Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders—For Ski Trips, contact Abe Tessler at 561-633-
3551 or [email protected]; for other trips, contact Debbie Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or
Event Leaders—If you are interested in leading one of our events, please contact Dorothy Ret-
tay at 561-964-0243 or [email protected] or Debbie Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or
Officer Assistants — Volunteers are needed to be assistants to the VP/Ski Trips, VP/Special Activ-
ities, VP/Socials and Treasurer. Must be members in good standing and comfortable with comput-
ers, with experience using e-mail, Excel and Word.
Membership Renewals for New Club Year Starting June 1, 2015 Our 2015-2016 membership year began on June 1, 2015. In order to participate in
most of our trips and weekend events, you must be a member. Please take the time to
renew your membership. Your dues are used to pay for our operating expenses, our
Membership Picnic and the free food you get at many of our meetings. Please support
your Club. Member name tags are available upon request at our general meetings.
Membership applications can be downloaded on-line at our website at
www.gatorsnowskiclub.com. They are also available to fill out at our general meetings.
Dues are $40 per year for single memberships and $60 for family memberships. You
can mail in your application, turn it in at the meeting or pay on-line with a credit card.
For your convenience, a membership application is included on page 4 of this newsletter.
Please Visit and Like Our New PBGSSC Facebook Page The Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club is proud to announce our new Facebook page.
Please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachgatorsnowskiclub and “like” our
page. You are encouraged to post pictures and comments.
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Check us out
on Facebook
Create your
own free
account, then
search for
Gator Snow Ski
Club. You can
join the group
or just "like us".
Join Us at Our Events
Events Planning
Committee: Meets the
FIRST TUESDAY before the
Board Meeting
Join Debbie and Dorothy the
Tuesday before the Board
Meeting at 7 PM at the North
Palm Beach Country Club .
Look for our Mascot at Happy Hour
Look for our Gator sign and
the alligator head full of candy,
seen here at the June 12th
happy hour at Carmine’s
Ocean Grill in Palm Beach
Gardens.
Betty Williams, Walter
Marussich and Wendy Ange-
lastro enjoy the happy hour
at the Waterway Café in
Palm Beach Gardens on July
10th.
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Volunteer for Club Activities Karl and Debbie Haselmire
pose in front of the Club ban-
ner at the Capt. Hiram’s trip
that Debbie led on July 17-19.
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Debbie Haselmire VP / Special Activities
Dorothy Rettay VP / Socials
Visit Our Website Take a tour of our new website. We
hope you like it ! It features:
Event Information: on ski trips and all
social activities.
Blogs: each of your Board Members can
keep you up-to-date on the news from their area of responsibility.
Event Registration: register online and pay with credit card (or checks).
Join/Renew: your membership online.
Members Only Area*: a password protected area with a searchable Directory
and other content.
Forums: where members can discuss topics of interest with other members.
Surveys: where members can vote on preferences.
Customizable Member Profile: You can add a head shot of yourself, and set
your privacy settings (what information would you like to share and what to keep
private).
Photo Albums: pictures taken at our events...are you there?
*In order to access the Members Only area, your membership for the current
fiscal year (June 1, 2015- May 31, 2016) must be current, or the system will not let
you in. If you need to join or renew your membership, you can do so online. Your
login is your e-mail. Each member needs a unique e-mail.
If you are logging in for the first time, click "Forgot Password" and a password will
be e-mailed to you, from [email protected]. If you do not see the
e-mail shortly, check your spam/junk folder.
If you have joined/renewed recently via check, and you cannot log in, your check
may be being processed. Otherwise, we may be missing your e-mail or there may
be a typo in it.
Please contact Estela Basso [email protected] for help.
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Gators members gathered for our June general membership meeting at the North Palm Beach
Country Club. Our 2016 ski trips were put on sale to an enthusiastic crowd. President Evie
Houston greeted the members. She introduced our new members and guests, and each gave a
brief introduction. Next VP / Ski Trips Abe Tessler introduced the trip leaders who spoke about
some of the trips, We watched a presentation by Mike Agnew of Sports America Tours on their
ski trips for next winter. Then Marco Dallapiccola spoke about our trip to Italy. Next VP / Spe-
cial Activities Debbie Haselmire presented the upcoming special activities events. Following her,
VP / Socials Dorothy Rettay presented the future social events. Then the meeting was adjourned.
June Meeting Recap — June 11, 2015
We are currently 3 spots short of selling out the Paganella, Italy trip. We have 7 spots left on the Breckenridge, CO trip, and Beaver Creek is currently at 21 and selling quickly. Whistler, B.C. is currently at 14; I want to remind all of you who have not been to Whistler that it is not only considered one of the best ski resorts in the world, but also a Florida Ski Council trip with many perks, such as parties, happy hours, and rac-es. This promises to be a wonderful trip, take ad-vantage while it is still available. Although we have 60 pillows, we have only been able to secure 34 air seats. Don’t wait, sign up while they are still availa-ble!
The New Park City, which was purchased by Vail Resorts last year, has undergone $50 million in ren-ovations and now connects to Canyons, making it the country’s largest ski resort. Please take the time to go to our website and see the video for yourself, it is quite impressive! The trip is selling out quickly, so reserve your spot while you still can. We will close our season with a Spring Break trip to Keystone, CO, a family-friendly mountain with great snow and night skiing, among many other activities. This is a trip that traditionally sells out quickly. Do not procrastinate, reserve your spots now!
For information on all these mountains, please refer to our website or call our friendly and experienced ski trip leaders.
In closing, I am looking to put together a ski trip committee for next season’s docket. This is your opportunity to offer your input on future destinations for the club. If you are interested, please contact me via e-mail at [email protected].
Thank you as always,
Abe Tessler
VP of Skiing
(561) 633-3551;
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Snowman’s Tales
Hello to all our skiers,
Stay tuned for news on our upcoming Ski Kickoff Gala! Our Gala committee, headed up by the won-derful and talented Dorothy Rattey, is planning an unforgettable event that you will definitely not want to miss. At this time, I would like to take the oppor-tunity to thank those that were involved in securing a fabulous deal for this event on the membership’s behalf. It is important to me that YOU know. First, I would like to thank our President, Evie Houston, and our past VP of Ski, Walter Marussich, for working out a deal with Vail Resorts that will give the mem-bership back $2,000. That’s right—$2,000!!! You have been asking me why we have 4 Vail Resorts Trips (Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, New Park City, and Keystone) on our schedule this year. Well, Vail Resorts has promised to give $2,000 back to the club if we have 4 trips with a MINIMUM of 28 skiers per trip. We must bring at least 28 to each resort, so it is important to get the word out to any skier you know who is looking for a great trip at a great price to sign up for one of these trips, or the deal is off!
All 4 trips range from $1,455 to $1,759, and all trips include R/T Air, transfers, lodging, 5-Day Lift, and a party package! And better yet, if you sign up for more than one of these trips, you can buy the Epic Local Pass and save even MORE MONEY! Con-tract the Trip Leaders for more information.
Second, I would like to thank Mike & Sheri Agnew, our exclusive Sports America Ski Tour Operator for their donation. They will be donating $10 back to the Membership for every skier that goes skiing on the Vail Resorts trips! So the more that sign up, the more the Membership gets back! No minimum or maximum, let’s break their bank! This is a win/win for ALL! That’s what we call giving back!
As we are getting closer to our ski season I would like to update all of you on our ski program. As I mentioned in my July Article, do not procrastinate or you will be left behind, sign up while spots are still available. We got great airfare but will not be able to add more spots at these great prices. I have been asked a few times about a budget trip and when/if I will add one. Well, as soon as we get closer to ful-filling the 28 skiers per Vail Resorts trip, I will add a budget trip to our schedule.
Ski Trips From Your VP / Ski Trips, Abe Tessler
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Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club
2015-2016 Ski Season
Breckenridge, Colorado: Jan. 9-16, 2016 (Price $1,455) * # Trip Leader: John Paglialungo ([email protected], 561-358-2048) 7 nights at the Village at Breckenridge, at Peak 9 base, easy walk to Main Street. 5 day lift tickets that includes Beaver Creek, Vail Keystone & A-Basin, Party Package. Non-Stop Round Trip Air with no baggage fees & Transfers with grocery stop.
Beaver Creek, Colorado: Jan. 16-23, 2016 (Price $1,737) * # Trip Leader: Linda Oliver ([email protected], 561-236-5875) 7 Nights at The Charter, Ski In/Ski Out. 5 day lift ticket that includes Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone & A-Basin & Party Package. Non-Stop Round Trip Air with no baggage fees & Transfers with Grocery Stop.
FSC Whistler, Canada - FSC Trip: Jan. 23-30, 2016 (Price $1,925) Trip Leader: Chris McArdle ([email protected], 561-575-5587) Assistant Trip Leader: Bob Senzina ([email protected], 561-635-0630) 7 Nights at the Tantalus Lodge, Short Walk to Gondola. 5 day lift ticket, Party Package Round Trip Air & Transfers with grocery stop
New Park City at Canyons Trip, Utah: Feb. 6-13, 2016 (Price $1,726) * Trip Leader: Homer Zulaica ([email protected], 561-400-9301) 7 Nights at Silverado Lodge, Short Walk to Lifts. 5 day lift tickets, Party Package Round Trip Air & Transfers with grocery stop.
Andalo Paganella, Italy: Mar. 11-19, 2016 (Price ~$2,095) Trip Leader: Karen Eslary ([email protected], 561-312-7650) 7 Nights at the Hotel Cristallo, Short Walk to Lift. 5 day lift tickets, Breakfast and Dinner included. Round Trip Non-Stop Air from Miami to Milan, Party Package. 3 day Optional Post-trip Extension to Florence for $348.
Keystone, Colorado - Spring Break: Mar. 19-26, 2016 (Price $1,759) * Trip Leader: Carole Kay ([email protected], 561-801-3400) Assistant Trip Leader: Bruce Holtzman ([email protected], 305-206-1200) 7 Nights at The Evergreen Condos, 4 minute shuttle to slopes. 5 day lift ticket that includes Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek & A-Basin, Party Package. Round Trip Air & Transfers with grocery stop.
* Trip is eligible for Vail Resorts Epic Pass for lift tickets. Contact your trip leader for details. # Trips can be combined back to back for a $510 cost saving.
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Breckenridge, Colorado - Ski Trip even more fun…you may want to try
snowmobiling, snow shoeing, sled-
ding, winter biking and sleigh rides!
You may want to stay after our week,
and join the trip to Beaver Creek! So
contact me today…John Paglialungo
561/891-0009 [email protected] to
sign up for a trip you won’t want to
miss!
BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO…January 9-
16, 2016 PERFECT MOUNTAIN/PERFECT
TOWN
Hello Gators!
Our first ski trip of the season, to
Breckenridge, Co…is off to a great start!
Just $1,455 includes R/T air with South-
west, FLL to
Denver (non-
stop)…and no
baggage
fees; pre-trip
party, après
skis and
group dinner.
We have 25
skier/boarders signed up already, and
we have room for more! Breckenridge in
January should prove a great snowy
month…and we’ll be staying one block to
Main Street, and the awe-filled historic
town of Breckenridge, with great restau-
rants, shops, entertainment amenities
and more! Accommodations at the Vil-
lages of Breckenridge are ski-in-ski-out
with indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs,
sauna and steam room, fitness center
and heated underground parking…For
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Beaver Creek, Colorado - Ski Trip
Our lodging is at The Charter where the
amenities include a full-service spa,
health club, indoor and outdoor pools,
hot tubs, an onsite ski rental shop, and
restaurant and bar. The resort is ranked
in Conde Nast Traveler and in the Zagat
Survey of top U.S. hotels, resorts, and
spas. Our accommodations are 2B/2BR
(Quad) condos with fireplaces, balcony/
patio, and beautiful mountain views.
The resort is ski in/ski out having access
to the Elkhorn Lift via the Skyway.
As an added bonus, our non-stop
flights on Southwest have no baggage
fees, a $120 savings. We will then
whisk you away to Beaver Creek on pri-
vate transportation. Of course the week
will include several really nice Après Ski
Happy Hours as well as a special dinner.
All of these plans are in the works as
this is being written.
This wonderful ski destination with a 5-
day lift ticket (optional 6 day tkt.) which
allows you a day at Vail or one of the
other nearby ski areas is $1,737 pp.
Your trip leader is Linda Oliver, who can
be reached at 561-236-5875 or lboli-
January 16- 23, 2016
Now Only $1,737 — A $150 Price Reduc-
tion!
Beaver Creek is a beautiful, upscale ski
destination with the aura of a premier
European resort. Everything is close at
hand from your lodging. The lovely vil-
lage, itself, is Tyrolean style and rather
quaint. Even the walkways are heated -
not exactly roughing it, is it?
With 1,832 skiable acres and a 3,340
foot vertical rise, it’s no wonder the ski-
ing elite flock to Beaver Creek each win-
ter. The mountain has 25 lifts and 150
different trails to make every trip down
the mountain an adventure. But what
really sets it apart from other mountains
is the amount of fresh powder you can
find in ski stashes all over the resort.
From the gentle, manicured slopes of
Bachelor Gulch, to the open intermedi-
ate trails of Larkspur and Rose Bowl, to
the steep bumps of Grouse Mountain,
skiers and riders of all abilities will feel at
home.
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Whistler, Canada - Ski Trip art galleries, and lots of different bars
and restaurants and people watching!
Since this is a Florida Ski Council trip, also
happening this week is the annual ski
race, two dinners with dancing, a gator
dinner, après ski, and on Friday we will
depart Whistler Village and go in to
downtown Vancouver where you will get
a bonus day to shop, wander, eat, and
more!
Our accommodations include 2 bed-
room/2 bath condos with full kitchens,
granite counter tops, and balconies that
overlook the mountains. We have a ded-
icated shuttle JUST FOR US that will run
every single day from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. To
relax at the end of the day, you can use
the sauna, two Jacuzzis or the heated
pool along with cozy robes provided for
you.
This ski trip is the trip that offers every-
one something whether you ski or not.
You will have so much to do, that I prom-
ise you will come home from Whistler
with great memories!
So come join Bob Senzina and myself for
a trip of a lifetime! Please go to our Ga-
tor website and register online....we are
filling fast! Hope you will join us for fun
and fellowship.
Whistler January 23-30, 2015.
Hey skiers and non-skiers! If you have never
been to Whistler Blackcomb, British Colum-
bia, then you DO NOT want to miss this op-
portunity to ski this amazing resort that was
the site of the 2010 Olympics!
It's the largest ski resort in North America, it
gets the most snowfall of any ski resort in
North America, it has over 8000 acres of skia-
ble terrain, three gondolas including the one
and only Peak to Peak Gondola connecting
Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain!
If you like a variety in the type of runs you
ski, then come join us because this resort has
over 200 groomed trails as well as heli skiing,
terrain parks, and open black diamond and
double black diamond runs.
If you don't ski or for those of you that need
more to do than ski, how about doing a win-
ter zip lining/trekking across the amazing
valley between the peaks; OR how about du-
plicating an Olympic experience by going on
the luge; snow shoeing, cross country skiing,
snow mobiling, shopping, and dining. Wan-
der around the over 2 miles of the wandering
village walkway where you can enjoy shops,
WHISTLER-
BLACKCOMB
BRITISH COLUMBIA
What do I get for $1,925???
$1,925—Includes 5 days of skiing,
2Bd/2Ba Condos– Tantalus Lodge; 2 FSC
parties and lunches, annual SKI Racing
Competition, Gator après ski events, and
dinner, FSC lunch on the mountain, air
fare, transfers, and FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
Plus, you will be skiing THE premier ski
resort in North America!
What is so special about Whistler-Blackcomb?
-Largest ski resort in North America, easy groomed to
powder filled bowls, 8100 ski-able acres, 200 marked
runs, 16 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 3 gondolas, and the
famous Peak-to-Peak Gondola that connects Whistler
Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain.
For non skiers: Tubing, Cross Country Skiing, Snow
Shoeing, Snowmobiling, Helicopter Tours, Zip lining, Zip
Trekking, shopping, and much, much more!
Additional Bonus!!! Departing ski resort on
Friday by bus, arriving in Vancouver to explore,
eat, drink, and shop—at no additional cost.
Flight Information: American Airlines from FT. LAUDERDALE
Jan. 23: 6:00 a.m. Ft. Lauderdale to Vancouver –Connecting through Dallas-Arriving 11:37 a.m.
Jan. 30: 8:00 a.m. Vancouver to Ft. Lauderdale—Connecting through Dallas. Arrival time 10:42 p.m.
Payment Schedule:
** $200 deposit due upon signing up
** $600 due by Sept. 15
** $600 due by Oct. 15
** $525 due by Nov. 15
Total cost of the trip is $1,925if paid by
check. Credit card payments add 3% to over-
all cost. May register and pay online at
www.gatorsnowskiclub.com
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WhistlerWhistlerWhistler---Blackcomb Details:Blackcomb Details:Blackcomb Details:
For more information AND to mail payments contact:
Trip Leader: Chris McArdle, 6054 Lucerne Street, Jupiter, FL. 33458
Home: 561-575-5587. Email: [email protected]
Assistant Trip Leader: Bob Senzina, 114 Santander Court, Royal Palm Beach, FL. 33411
Cell: 561-635-0630. Email: [email protected].
**All people who sign up to participate in any gator ski trip MUST be a member of the
Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club. The cost is $40 for an individual or $60 per family.
You may join online or by sending your check to the Membership Director (all infor-
mation is posted on the website).
Mountain Information:
Terrain Type: Beginning 20%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 25%
Total Number of Lifts: 3 high speed gondolas, 1 high speed 6-pack, 13 high speed quads,
4 triple chairs, 15 surface lifts
Top Elevation: Whistler: 7,160 ft.; Blackcomb: 7,494 ft.
Trails: 200+ total on both mountains
Parks and Pipes: 5 parks, 1 super pipe, 1 snow cross track
Skiable Terrain: Whistler: 4,757 acres; Blackcomb: 3,414 acres
Payment Details:
Full Package: $1,925 (includes air, condo, transfers, lift tickets, party package, après ski)
Base Price: No Air, No Lift: $1,009 (includes condo and party package)
Price including everything EXCEPT AIR: $1,260 (condos, transfers, lift tickets, party package)
Price with air and NO LIFT TICKETS: $1,603 (air, condos, transfers, party package)
Party package only: $200
Single Supplement: $2,534 (depending upon availability)
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New Park City at Canyons, Colorado - Ski Trip
Check out this video: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXjN9-Vn
-K8
This package includes: Air from FLL to
SLC, short transfer, 5Day Lift with 6
Day add on, Pre-Trip get-together,
Après’ ski & club dinner. And why not
take a day off and experience the
Olympic Park or Salt Lake City.
Contact trip leader Homer Zulaica at
(561) 400-9301 or email: homerzu-
[email protected] for more information
or to sign up. This trip also has an
online registration on the Club web-
site at www.gatorsmowskiclub.com!
Join the excited Gators that have already
signed up to experience The NEW Park
City with Trip Leader Homer Zulaica !
Staying at the Canyons Base in the Sil-
verado Condos, February 6-13, 2016 for
only $1,726 pp! The second lowest price
trip of the season!
If you have not yet heard, Park City is the
latest resort to be under the umbrella of
Vail Resorts. And what does that mean
for YOU? It means that Vail Resorts will
be working its magic with 50 million dol-
lars turning what is now the largest ski
resort (7,300 acres) into a first class desti-
nation resort for skiers & boarders, begin-
ning with a ski lift to connect PCMR with
Canyons ready for the 2015-2016 season,
and many more upgrades, new lifts, gon-
dolas & on mountain dining.
Your lift ticket will be good at both Park
City & Canyons, and don’t forget, it you
are doing Breckenridge or Beaver Creek or
Keystone as well with the Club, the Local
Epic Pass, bought through the Club will
save you even more!!
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Andalo Paganella, Italy - Ski Trip sion to Florence following the trip.
The fantastic base price of the trip is
$2,095 (subject to change). We are
only taking 40 lucky Gator members
on this trip so don’t delay in signing
up for a trip that will bring lasting
memories!
Contact Karen Eslary at 561-312-7650
or [email protected] for more
information!
Vieni in Italia con me! Ah, Italy…join me
for a fabulous week in the Dolomites ski-
ing the Andalo-Paganella Ski Area! We
will be staying at the Hotel Cristallo in the
quaint village of Andalo which is only
steps from the gondola and the ski rental
shop. The 2 bedroom 2 bath units accom-
modate 4 people and include breakfast
and dinner. Enjoy après ski on the outside
patio while taking in breath taking views
of the mountains! The trip also includes a
5 day lift ticket, tours and wine tasting at
the Francesco Moser Winery and the Mez-
zacorona Winery, night skiing and a gala
dinner at the new on mountain restaurant
the Dosson, a happy hour at the
Dosson and a lunch at Restaurant
La Roda where you can take in
360 degree views of the moun-
tain! Additional highlights are a
visit to Garda Lake and the town
of Trento with a museum tour
and not to be missed old section
of the city. Optional tours include
a one day trip to Venice during
the week and a three day exten-
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SKI ITALY Andalo-Paganella, Trentino
Dolce Vita in the Dolomites
March 11-19, 2016
All-Inclusive Package Only $2,095* Join the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club at the fabulous Paganella Ski Resort with our ho-
tel in Andalo-Paganella just a short walk to the lift. This amazing trip includes:
7 nights in 3*** Superior Hotel Cristallo – Breakfast & Dinner included
Round trip non-stop flights from Miami to Milan on American Airlines
5 days Skipass (included) or 6 day Skipass ($24 extra)
Transfer to and from Milano Malpensa/Verona Airport to the hotel
Tour & Tasting to Francesco Moser Winery & Mezzacorona Winery
1 Night Skiing with Gala Dinner at the New Mountain Restaurant Dosson
1 Lunch at the Rifugio La Roda (6,972 ft. altitude)
1 Happy Hour at the Rifugio Dosson
Visit to Garda Lake – Riva del Garda
Visit Downtown Trento
Optional Day Trip to Venice—Only $72
Optional 3 Day Florence Extension—Only $348
Package without lift tickets is $1,981. Ground package is $1,248. Ground package
without life tickets is $1,134. Sixth day lift ticket is $24. Single Supplement add $570.
For more information, contact trip leader Karen Eslary at [email protected] or (561) 312-7650.
* Prices subject to change due to foreign currency fluctuations, airline surcharges, etc.
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Keystone, Colorado - Ski Trip
you have activities such as fly fishing, snow
cat tours, snow tubing, sleigh rides with din-
ner and ice skating, enjoy the spa, wine
tasting or take the Summit Stage into a vari-
ety of towns for shopping. Your cost as a
non-skier (no
lift ticket) is
$1,380.00.
There will be a
charge for
these activities
depending on
the vendor you select.
This family friendly resort has an average of
235” of snow a year with ample amounts
historically falling in the month of March.
There are plenty of options for all skill levels
with 32% of the mountain for intermediate
skiers and 49% for the more advanced skier.
The resort offers ski school for the skier
looking to advance their ability or simply
need to
learn the
sport. The
resort
offers free
night skiing
the night of
arrival, free
ice rink admission and 20% off skate rentals,
no charge for the Nordic Trail, and free ad-
mission to the Kidtopia events, along with
free yoga and fitness classes. So no matter
your level of skiing or if you don’t ski at all,
Keystone has something to offer you.
For additional information, contact Carole
Kay at [email protected] or 561-801-
3400. Applications can be mailed to 639 E
Ocean Avenue Suite 301 Boynton Beach, FL
33435 to the attention of Carole Kay.
As the last trip for the 2016 ski season, you will
want to take advantage of the largest mountain
in Summit County with over 3,148 skiable acres
with 20 lifts and 5 back bowls. Keystone is only 1
½ hours from Denver International airport and
offers you the top ranked terrain park in the
country. With the longest ski day in Colorado,
you can sleep in and enjoy the newly renovated
10,000 square foot luxury spa, or skate on a 5
acre ice skating rink or take the Summit Stage
into Dillon, Silverthorne, Frisco or Breckenridge.
When you return, you can hit the slopes for
night skiing as they don’t close until 8 p.m.
The ski resort offers award winning restaurants
with menus inspired by the local ingredients Col-
orado has to offer. Après’ ski and a club dinner
will not disappoint. In addition to the après’ ski
and club dinner, the package price of $1,759 per
person also includes 7 nights at Evergreen
Condos (2br/2bth Quad) with roundtrip air out
of PBI to Denver with transfers, a 5 day lift with
an optional 6th day for $46.00. The slopes are a
convenient 4 minute ride which is offered free of
charge every 20
minutes. If you
have a 2015-
2016 Epic Pass,
you can save
$379.00 off the
package price.
The Epic Pass
must be purchased through your trip leader.
This trip gives you the opportunity to personalize
your accommodations by providing an option of
upgrading to Timbers or Lone Eagle Lodge for an
additional but very reasonable cost. For the
pampered and more spoiled skier, the upgraded
lodging offers you ski in and ski out and 2 and 3
bedroom condos are available.
For the non-skier who wants to visit Keystone,
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Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbie Haselmire
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Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meeting NEW LOCATION:
Tuesday, August 3rd at North Palm Beach Country Club in the Village Tavern. Come at 6:30
pm, meeting starts at 7 pm.
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HI GATORS!
Join us Tuesday, 6:30 PM, August 4th at our NEW location for Social &
Special Activities meeting. We will meet at VILLAGE TAVERN inside
the NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB. As the Summer FUN
continues on, the ski season will be here before the Gators know it!
Until then it is up to Socials and Special Activities to provide many fun
events / activities to keep us busy. Please see below as there have
been more activities created this past month including some bus trips
and an Iceland Adventure next year. Things are so busy with Special
Activities that 2016 is starting to take shape with more FUN, FUN, FUN
to be added to the calendar!! Please feel free to contact me at any time
with ideas or questions.
GOLF MONDAY NIGHTS - Ongoing Join the Gators every Monday night for a golf meet-up for only $10 at
Lone Pine Executive Golf Course at 6251 N Military Trail, across from
the Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach. Tee off time is between
5:30 and 6:00 PM. If you are new to the game, you can be teamed with
an experienced golfer who will teach you some basics and golf course
etiquette. For more information, contact Trish Orlowski at 561-841-
7995 or [email protected].
MIAMI MARLINS BUS TRIP - Aug. 23,
2015 Join us as we take a bus to MIAMI for a baseball game in the “NEW”
MIAMI MARLINS STADIUM. Enjoy a tailgate picnic, then proceed into
a South Beach Style, air conditioned stadium where the Marlins take
on the Phillies. Contact Wendy Anglestro or Ed Scheer at 561-401-
8430, [email protected]. See the flyer further down in this newsletter.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - Sept. 11-13,
2015 Get your 2 day park to park tickets online for a packed, fun filled week-
end at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Experience the new
Wizarding World of Harry Potter, take a ride on the all-new multi-
dimensional thrill ride Harry Potter and the Escape from the Gringots.
Right next door you can swing high above the city streets with Spider-
Man like never before. Marvel at the new high definition animation,
high tech 3D glasses, upgrades to the audio and lighting plus so much
more. Make your reservations to stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites next
to Universal Studios. Contact Bill Lobb at 561 -703-7551 or bill-
[email protected] for more information on this fun filled weekend.
See flyer further down in this newsletter.
SEMINOLE HARDROCK CAFE - Oct.
3, 2015 Join the Gators as we take a charted bus to the Hard Rock Café on a
Saturday late afternoon for a fun filled evening at one of South Flori-
da’s ultimate destinations for fun and entertainment. Dine at a signa-
ture and award winning restaurant, then stroll through the shops or
enjoy the tropical pool oasis beach club. Stop in the casino and play to
win at over 130 tables and 2,200 of the most
popular slots at The Seminole Hard Rock Holly-
wood. The price is only $18 for members. Con-
tact Bill Lobb at 561-703-7551 or bill-
[email protected] for more information and to
sign up. See flyer further down in this newslet-
ter.
FT. MYERS BEACH PI-
RATE FEST - Oct. 9-11, 2015 Grab your pirate gear and join the Gators for a rollicking weekend as
we invade Ft. Myers Beach for Pirate Fest. Festivities include the
quest pub crawl, Pirate’s Ball, sea battles, marketplace and entertain-
ment. Discounted hotel rooms at the Matanzas Inn are being offered
for you to reserve just a block from the festival. This fabulous $20
party package for this event includes a Gator get together. Please
contact trip leader Debbi Boyer Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or
[email protected] for more information or to sign up. Please
see the flyer on page 31 of this newsletter.
BAHAMAS CRUISE ON THE GRAND
CELEBRATION - Oct. 23-25, 2015 Board The Grand Celebration at the Port of Palm Beach for a week-
end cruise to Freeport, Grand Bahama. Enjoy a large pool deck with 5
swimming pools & Jacuzzis, a luxurious spa & wellness center, eight
bars & lounges, a Las Vegas style casino, state of the art performance
center with live entertainment & duty free shopping. Contact Debbi
Haselmire for more information at 561-281-3431 or fun45in-
[email protected]. See the flyer further down in this newsletter for
more details.
ICELAND, JULY 17 – 29, 2016 ICELAND...not just a destination, it’s an adventure in a stunning scen-
ery!!!! Join the Gators as they explore a small volcanic island located
between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean in the Artic.
Iceland is about the size of Kentucky with the average temperature in
July ranging from 51 degrees to 76 degrees. The gators will fly into the
capital, Reykjavik and have a phenomenal adventure exploring this
island from July 17 – 29, 2016. Approximately four-fifths of the country
is unpopulated and uninhabitable. Glaciers cover more of the land in
Iceland than in all of Europe. In addition to glaciers, the island has
lakes, mountains, a lava desert, lush green areas, and natural hot
springs, making Iceland a spectacle of nature. If this trip is on your
bucket list, do not miss the opportunity to sign up for this amazing trip.
For more information and full itinerary of this adventure please contact
Ann West at [email protected] or 561-840-8449 or Deb
Haselmire (VP Special Activities). See the flyer further down in this
newsletter.
Debbie, VP Special Activities
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Golf Every Monday Night – Only $10 Beginning May 4th @ Lone Pine Golf Course
Meet up with your Palm Beach Gator Snow
Ski Club friends for a fun ongoing activity!
Tee off time is between 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm and we will play until dark. This golf outing is for beginners to intermediates. We will be walking with pull carts, which is a great way to work out the Monday stress and get some great exercise.
If you are new to the game, you can be
teamed with an experienced golfer who will
teach you some basics and golf course eti-
quette.
Lone Pine Executive Golf Course is locat-
ed at 6251 N Military Trail, across from the
Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach.
So mark your calendars for Monday night’s
outing and a fun evening of golf.
Contact Trish Orlowski (561-841-7995– [email protected]) or Betty
Williams (561-389-8353) if you have any questions.
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Recent Special Activities Trip
Trip leader Ray Flow escorted 24 lucky Gators on a phenomenal bike and barge trip this
past spring. They enjoyed a fabulous cycling and sailing trip crossing different landscapes in
both Belgium and Holland. They cycled and toured in the daytime and slept on the barge at
night. They visited green Dutch polder landscapes and quiet roads and villages. They viewed
the picturesque countryside between the Flemish cities and the rich history of the old city-
centers of Amsterdam, Gouda, and Bruges.
Bike and Barge Trip—May 15-24, 2015
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Recent Special Activities Trip
The Gators enjoyed a great Baseball Game at the Roger Dean Stadium on Friday, July 3rd or-
ganized by Rick Pahl. After a great happy hour at Hokkaido, we were thrilled to watch the
Palm Beach Cardinals play the Ft. Myers Miracle. Afterwards we had a special treat of bonus
Independence Day holiday fireworks and a concert by tribute band. The photos below attest
to the wonderful time had by all. Thanks, Rick, for setting up this marvelous event!
Baseball Game — July 3rd
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Recent Special Activities Trip
52 Gators enjoyed a FUN filled Summer Getaway weekend with the Captain! WOW is the best word to describe
the event that started with a HH get together poolside with delicious food, plenty of cold beverages, Jell-O shots and
Gator friends. The evening went by quickly at the Sandbar dancing to the sounds of Bullet Theory. After the last Ga-
tor standing finally went to sleep, morning came by real quick with mimosas, pastries and egg sandwiches cooked by
Bill Lobb. The River King cruise had about 30 Gators aboard as they enjoyed the scenic tour of the river. Others en-
joyed paddle boarding and kayaking both days with only 1 minor injury occurring. A feast was had on hot dogs plus
yummy sides poolside for lunch, with plenty of more cold beverages. While some enjoyed relaxing poolside others
went to Mel Fischer’s Museum, some even decided to do a Pub Crawl at the various bars along the river. More
Fun!!!! Gators enjoyed dining Saturday night at the local seafood restaurants, then back to the Sandbar for more mu-
sic. They evening still rocked on with karaoke poolside, more Jell-O shots and cold beverages still flowing!!!!!! This
will be an event to remember, Gators partied with a purposed that was to have FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!!!!
Capt. Hiram’s, Sebastian - July 17th-19th
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BASEBALL GAME TO NEW
MARLINS STADIUM MIAMI, FLORIDA
SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 2015
LEAVE AT 10 AM FROM DOUBLE TREE HOTEL
PGA & MILITARY TRAIL &
ADDITIONAL STOP AT LANTANA & I-95 (MCDONALDS) BUS HAS (A/C, BATHROOMS & TV'S)
INCLUDED: GAME TICKET, BUS RIDE, TAILGATE
PARTY W/ SANDWICHES & SNACKS SMALL COOLERS WELCOME W/ FAVORITE BYOB
PRICE: $60 MEMBERS
$65 NON MEMBERS / GUESTS MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:
GATOR SNOW SKI CLUB OR PAYABLE ONLINE
SIGN UP WITH TRIP LEADERS:
WENDY ANGELASTRO & ED SCHEER 561- 401- 8430
[email protected] 1150 Morse Blvd.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
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Join the Gator Snow Ski Club on a char-tered bus Saturday, October 3, 2015
Enjoy a fun filled evening of gambling, shopping, dining at the Seminole Hard
Rock Casino!!!
Bus will leave from the Double Tree Hotel at 4:30, with Lantana stop. Leaving the casino at midnight for return
home.
The price is only $18 for members, $23 for non members. Payable online or
check!!!
For more information and to sign up contact event or-
ganizer Bill Lobb at [email protected] ,,,,,,,, 561-
703-7551 or Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities) at
[email protected], 561-281-3431
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Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club Presents: COME SAIL AWAY ON A 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT CRUISE ABOARD
THE GRAND CELEBRATION OCTOBER 23 - 25, 2015
LEAVING THE PORT OF PALM BEACH CRUISING TO FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA
CABIN OPTIONS (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) INTERIOR CABIN,,,,,, DECK 4,,,,,,,,$139 / PERSON INTERIOR CABIN,,,,,, DECK 5,,,,,,,,$169 / PERSON
INTERIOR CABIN,,,,,, DECK 6 & 7,,,,$179 / PERSON OCEAN VIEW CABIN,,,DECK 4 & 5,,,$199 / PERSON
OCEAN VIEW CABIN,,, DECK 6 & 7,,,$209 / PERSON SUITES AVAILABLE (INQUIRE WHEN BOOKING RESERVATION)
ALL 3RD & 4TH PASSENGERS IN CABIN $112 EACH
TAXES OF $61.78,,,,, PLUS $12 / DAY GRATUITY PER PERSON ADDTIONAL VALET PARKING AT PORT ADDTIONAL
ONLY $100 DOWN PER CABIN OR $50 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY CALL 1-800-281-9448 TO RESERVE YOUR CABIN (USE CODE #231 FOR GROUP RATE) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TRIP LEADER DEBBI HASELMIRE (VP SPECIAL ACTIVITIES) 561-281-3431 OR [email protected] FUN! FUN! FUN!
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December 12, 2015
Join The Gator Snow Ski Club as we take a chartered bus to the
Annual Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade in downtown Ft. Lauderdale.
Leave at 1:45 PM from the Double Tree Hotel, get dropped off at the Downtowner. Enjoy the pre-parade activities that include gathering of the extravagantly decorated boats along the River-
front. See the start of the Parade at 6PM!!!
Bus will pick us up 10 PM at the Downtowner to return home.
COST is $25 for members, $28 for non- mem-bers!!!!!!
For more information, please contact Bill Lobb at [email protected] , 561-703-7551. OR Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities), [email protected] ,
561-281-3431.
Payable online or by check!
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Join the Gator Snow Ski Club on our chartered bus to the Pan-thers vs. Detroit Red Wings. The bus departs at the Double Tree Hotel at 4 PM. Our tickets are in the Florida Panther’s Sky Box and include:
Bus Ride, Free Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks and Food throughout the game.
The price is only $55 per member, $60 non-member. There are a limited number of tickets, so be sure to purchase them early.
For more information, please contact the Event Organizer: Bill
Lobb at [email protected]. 561-703-7551. Or Deb
Haselmire (VP Special Activities), [email protected],
561-281-3431,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Payable online! Or by Check!
Florida Panthers Hockey Game
vs.
Detroit Red Wings
Saturday, March 19, 2016
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Upcoming Special Activities Event Series
Leisure Bike Rides - October 2015 to April 2016 Our exciting new Leisure Bike Ride season will be
starting in October. Ben Smith has organized this
ongoing event with the help of guest leaders.
Photos from last season’s rides are shown below.
The Leisure Bike Rides on the schedule this sea-
son include:
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at
Okeeheelee Park, Saturday October 17, 2015,
Leader: Ben Smith
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at
Abacoa, Saturday November 21, 2015, Guest
Leader: Ray Collie
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Ju-
no Beach Saturday December 5, 2015, Guest
Leader: Estela Basso
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Ju-
piter Farms, Saturday January 9, 2016, Guest
Leader: Tim Kuhn
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride & Op-
tional Camping at Lake Okeechobee, Satur-
day, February 6, 2016, Guest Leader: Tedd
Reed
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at River-
bend Park, Saturday March 12, 2015, Guest Lead-
er: Letti Falko
Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Palm
Beach, Saturday April 16, 2016, Guest Leader:
Chris McArdle
We invite you to join the Gators for these fun Satur-
day morning monthly excursions. We ride starting at
10 AM and then stop for an optional group lunch.
Please watch for them on our website and in the
newsletter.
Contact Ben Smith at [email protected] or 561-
775-3481 or if you would like further information.
Okeeheelee Park
Juno Beach
Riverbend Park
Abacoa
Jupiter Farms
Lake Okeechobee
Palm Beach
Social Activities From VP of Socials, Dorothy Rettay Greetings, Gators!
Each month our social committee plans unique and exciting
events right in our own backyard. Gators love to get to-
gether often; that is how friendships grow.
FEATURED EVENT FOR AUGUST:
AARGH, YE MATEYS AND WENCHES.
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF ADVENTURE IN JUPITER
August 15 - Buccaneer Bowling Bash: This will be a Saturday adventure
in Jupiter. The battle begins at 3 p.m. on the alleys at Jupiter Bowl and
we continue the celebration at the great pirate hangout "Shipwrecks,"
where Wenches and Mateys get happy hour prices and music. A day of
"pillage, plunder, and pleasure!" Pirate Costume is optional; but there will
be a prize for the best dressed buccaneer. You don't want to miss this!
Contact Captain Jeff Saxton ([email protected]) or First Wench
Dorothy Rettay ([email protected]) to reserve your spot.
Gator Happy Hours
Happy Hours are the most popular way to meet and connect with your fel-
low Gators. Wear your name badge or beads, and you will be instantly
part of "the in crowd." Our Happy Hours are the best, thanks to the efforts
of Jeff Saxton. Here is where we will be in August:
Carrabba's- Happy Hour 07 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • North Palm Beach
Rocco's Tacos- Happy Hour 14 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • Palm Beach Gardens
Jack's Grumpy Grouper- Happy Hour 21 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • Lantana
Holy Smokes American Bistro and Bar- Happy Hour 28 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • Palm Beach Gardens Hope to see you happy
and often!
Dorothy Rettay
VP Socials
Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meeting:
Tuesday, August 3rd at North Palm Beach Country Club in the Village
Tavern. Come at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm.
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UPCOMING
HAPPY HOURS
Gators Meet at 5 PM
Carrabba’s Italian Grill - Happy Hour
7 August 2015
1/2 Off draft beer and select drinks, large pour wine glass , free appetizers, 3-7 pm
11201 US Hwy 1
North Palm Beach 33408
Rocco’s Tacos - Happy Hour
14 August 2015
$1 off all drinks, free appetizers, 4-7 pm
5090 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 33418
Jack’s Grumpy Grouper - Happy Hour
21 August 2015
$1 off all drafts and domestic beer, $3 well drinks, $4 house wine, $3 well drinks, $5 specialty drinks, 3-7 pm
308 N. Dixie Hwy. Lantana, FL 33462
Holy Smokes - Happy Hour
28 August 2015
$6 doubles for house
brands, $4 house wine
glass, $2.50 domestic
drafts, $3.50 premium
drafts , 2 free pizzas, $5
cheese pizza, 4-7 pm
2650 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens 33410
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We need volunteers! If you would like to help,
please come to our Committee Meeting.
G A T O R T A L E S
Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club
August 2015 Happy Hours Friday, August 7th Where: Carrabba's Italian Grill - 630-7386 11201 US Hwy. 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Website: www.carrabbas.com When Will We Meet: Friday, August 7 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: 1/2 Off Draft Beer and Select Liquors/Cocktails, Large Pour Wine Glass, What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: 1/2 Off Appetizers Specials For Gator Members : None Friday, August 14th Where: Rocco's Tacos - 623-0127 5090 PGA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Website: www.roccostacos.com When Will We Meet: Friday, August 14 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $1 Off All Drinks What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: None Specials For Gator Members: Free Appetizers Friday, August 21st Where: Jack's Grumpy Grouper - 847-4158 308 N. Dixie Hwy. Lantana, FL 33462 Website: www.jacksgrumpygrouper.com When Will We Meet: Friday, August 21 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $1 Off All Drafts and Domestic Beers, $3 Well Drinks, $4 House Wine Glass, $5 Specialty Cocktails What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: $5 Pork Sliders, Grouper Fingers, Chicken Wings Specials For Gator Members: None Friday, August 28th Where: Holy Smoke's American Bistro - 624-7427 2650 PGA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens Website: www.holysmokesbistro.com When Will We Meet: Friday, August 28 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $6 Doubles for House Brands, $4 House Wine Glass, $2.50 Domestic Drafts,
$3.50 Premium Drafts, $15 for 5 Domestic Beer Bottle Buckets, 5 for $18 Premium Beer Bottle Buckets What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: $5 Cheese Pizza Specials For Gator Members: Two Free Pizzas
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PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG TO
IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A GATOR.
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JUPITER ADVENTURE!
AAAR! YE WENCHES AND MATEYS
A DAY OF PILLAGE, PLUNDER AND PLEASURE
Saturday, August 15
Buccaneer Bowling wins the prize by killing off the competition. The battle begins at 3 p.m., Jupiter Bowling Lanes, 350 Maplewood Dr., Jupiter, FL (561-743-9200) Celebrate the victory at Shipwrecks Bar and Grille, 1511 Old North Dixie Hwy., Ju-piter FL. Savor great food in a pirate setting that showcases artifacts and treasures actively being recovered from Jupiter's own Spanish shipwreck of 1659, just a few hundred yards off Jupiter Inlet. Happy Hour Pricing and Music!
$16 for 3 games of bowling, including balls and shoes
Bowling or Pirate Attire
Non-Bowlers Welcome to Join the Festivities
Contact Captain Jeff Saxton, [email protected], 561-691-8062
First Wench Dorothy Rettay, [email protected] 561-964-0243
or Register Online
Recent Happy Hours
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The Gators had a great turn out at Carmine’s Ocean Grill in Palm Beach Gardens, one of our
favorite destinations. A wonderful time was had by all at this waterfront Italian restaurant and bar.
Carmine’s Ocean Grill Happy Hour – June 12th
G A T O R T A L E S
Barolo’s Happy Hour – June 26th The Gators enjoyed a happy hour at the Barolo’s in North Palm Beach, another recurring destination that
we have not been to in a while. A great time was had by all at this Italian restaurant and bar.
Recent Happy Hours
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The Gators enjoyed a great happy hour on July 3rd at the Hokkaido Restaurant in Abacoa in Jupiter, a Japa-
nese restaurant and bar. This was our third time at this establishment. Some of us stayed in the bar to en-
joy the ambience, while others headed over to the Gator event of the baseball game.
Hokkaido Happy Hour – July 3rd
G A T O R T A L E S
Waterway Cafe Happy Hour – July 10th The Gators celebrated happy hour on June10th at the Waterway Cafe in Palm Beach
Gardens, recurring destination. This tropical themed restaurant on the Intracoastal
offered a feast of free appetizers including a carved roast beef and later live music.
August 2015 Calendar
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Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club
P.O. BOX 31524
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Here is your copy of
GATOR TALES
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New Park City, Colorado - Ski Trip—February 6-13, 2016 Join the Gators for our fabulous ski trip to the NEW Park City. The full package is only $1,726!
This awesome ski vacation includes:
7 Nights at Silverado, Canyons Base
R/T Air from FLL to SLC; SHORT Transfer
5 Day Lift; 6th Day + $46 OR Epic Local
Pass (valid at all Vail Resorts properties)
Ski Park City & Canyons on ONE Lift Ticket!
LARGEST Resort in North America!
Explore Salt Lake City!
Welcome Reception & Club Dinner & Après’ Ski
For more information or to sign up, please contact trip leader Homer Zulaicago at
(561) 400-9301 or [email protected].
