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November
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Mon, Nov 7
Monday Night Dinner - NYC
RSVP required. Reserve with Alexi, Oct 25-Nov 6:
Petite Abeille, 134 West Broadway, Tribeca Meet at 7 PM
On Monday November 7th, we will be having our first Monday Night Dinner at the Belgian restaurant , Petite Abeille. It's a great way to meet and spend time with fun SSC members and guests. Enjoy delicious mussels and burgers and don't miss their big bowls of fries. And there Monday night special is half-price Belgian beers are half-price.
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Wed, Nov. 16
Business and Social Kick-off Meeting - NYC
Location: Fred's - 476 Amsterdam Ave @83rd. We will be located in the backroom.
Members 7pm
Friends 8pm
Members, please come deliberate SSC business. And guests, please join us after the meeting for drinks
and merriment...this is a great way to learn about the club.
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Sat, Nov 19
"Wintervention": Warren Miller Movie Night - NYC
Reserve with
Maureen by Nov 16 at , then
purchase ticket (also by Nov 16) using a link she will
give you for Google Checkout.
Location: Symphony Space, 95th and Broadway. At the event, pick up your ticket(s) from
Maureen by 5:45 PM SHARP. Show starts at 6 PM.
Tickets are $19. We have 15 seats available,
so get yours before they are gone!
Warren Miller’s newest 2011 film, Like There's No Tomorrow, comes to Symphony Space, 95th and Broadway, Saturday, November 19, 2011. Warren Miller’s 62nd annual feature film event highlights world class skiers and snowboarders showcasing their talents in awe
inspiring locations. Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s film is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed.
It takes riders like Chris Davenport, Jonny Moseley and Michelle Parker and 50 other world class skiers/boarders on a global tour
of Alaska, BC, Norway, North and South America, India and beyond.
We are told all attendees will receive free lift ticket vouchers to Jiminy Peak (some restrictions apply) and that attendees also
receive Warren Miller’s Snow World Magazine and a year’s free subscription to Ski Magazine. There will also be a raffle give away
for some great prizes.
To view the Warren Miller Like There's No Tomorrow trailer and for more information about the film, athletes, directions, etc., go
to their site at:
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Thu-Sun, Nov 24-27
Thanksgiving Weekend - VT
Reserve Nov 10-20 with Steve:
Over the turnpike and through the woods, the reservationist knows the way to a
great holiday! Sugarbush should be open, and if skiing on natural snow is your thing,
check the conditions at Mad River Glen, too. We've had some wonderful skiing fun this time of year. There's
also great exploring. Spend the holiday with us in our cozy lodge, including a traditional turkey dinner.
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Mon, Nov 28
Pub Walking Tour - NYC:
Lend Me Your Ear(s): Prohibition, Bangers & Beer
Come on a Foodie/Drinkie tour of Lower Manhattan! We’ll kick off at The Ear Inn (326 Spring Street), a speakeasy during Prohibition and today is the epitome of warm and cozy. After a drink and a cup of soup we’ll proceed to the 2nd oldest tavern in continuous operation in NYC, also a speakeasy in the day: Fanelli’s Café. Home to one of the best burgers in the city, we’ll enjoy a pint or two and soak in the atmosphere of a tavern that dates back to 1851. From there, we’ll walk to Houston and Bowery and DBGB’s: Chef Daniel Boulud’s downtown eatery featuring some of the best bangers and mash in NYC. Finally, we’ll round up the tour with a visit to McSorley’s Old Ale House, the 3rd oldest tavern in NYC (1862). Walking about 1/2 mile between each watering hole will keep your appetite peaked. Bring cash as we'll pay as we go.
RSVP is required and our party is limited to 12.
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Please
watch our Calendar for other November
events, and more events throughout the winter in Vt and NYC and
around. And return here soon for details!
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December
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Sat-Sun, Dec 3-4
Kick off ski season with SSC - VT
Reserve Nov 20-30 with Gisela: or
917-968-7237.
December conditions are often Vermont's best-kept secret. Fresh snow and no lines. Kick out the jams and kick off the 2011-2012 ski season with the SSC.
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Wed, Dec 7
Holiday Event with the Swiss Ski Club - NYC
Reserve with Jon or Victoria:
Location: Cotta Osteria Wine Bar -- 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
513 Columbus Avenue
between 84th and 85th Streets
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Sat-Sun, Dec 10-11
Dec 10-11 Winter is here - VT
Well, technically, "winter" doesn't start for another 10 days. But we judge it by the temperature, snow and the fun. And the fun has already started with the SSC. Tune up your skis and get in shape with some pre-holiday action.
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Wed, Dec. 14
Business Meeting
Liederkranz 6 East 87th St
Members only 7-9pm
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Thu, Dec 15
Ice Skating in Central Park - NYC
No reservation necessary
Central Park, Wollman Rink Meet at 6:00 PM
Glide along the ice (or clutch desperately to the rail) at the picturesque Wollman Rink in Manhattan's Central Park.Enjoy the festive atmosphere that Central Park offers this time of year! Take a few whirls around the ice with new friends and old. There is nothing quite like ice skating in the fresh, cool outdoors, surrounded by the lights of the buildings sparkling above and all around you.
No reservations are required -- just meet us at 6:00.
Contact your host Seymour:for questions and details on where to find us.
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Sat-Sun, Dec 17-18
Let it Snow! - VT
Reserve Dec 4-14 with Joe via
Enjoy some skiing at Sugarbush and then relax by the fire at our warm, cozy lodge. We would love to see you there!
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Mon, Dec 19
Turkish Dinner in Upper West Side
Reservation required Dec 6-18
Turkuaz Restaurant, 2637 Broadway @ W. 100th St, New York, NY
Meet at 7:00 PM
This charming Turkish gem offers a wide variety of dishes sourced from throughout the Ottoman Empire. You may have already tried the basics (e.g. hummus, stuffed grape leaves and baklava) -- why not sample a new specialty?
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Fri-Fri, Dec 23-30
Family Friendly & Christmas Week - VT
Reserve Dec 11-21 with Kathi via
908-598-0199
Christmas week is always a blast at the SSC lodge, we will enjoy good food and good company and of course great skiing in the Green Mountains! And what are the holidays without kids? Non-family adults also welcome, of course. (It's unlikely that families will be there the entire period. Children must be adult-supervised. And kids, please supervise your parents.) Best to reserve early.
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Please
watch our Calendar for other December
events, and more events throughout the winter in Vt and NYC and
around. And return here soon for details!
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January
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Sat-Mon, Dec 31-Jan2
New Year Weekend - VT
Reserve Dec 12-28 with Henrich via
 The New Years Eve Celebration at the SSC lodge is always outrageous. After you take off your ski boots, put on your dancing shoes. (Okay, après-ski boots and party hats are in there somewhere, too.)
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Thu, Jan 5
Fire and Ice (ice skating then spicy food) - NYC
Reservation required for dinner Dec 20 - Jan 4 with
Jill
No reservations needed for skating.
Central Park, Wollman Rink, Meet at 6:00 PM
Can you do an axel jump or a figure-eight? Show off your ice skating skills or simply glide along under the lights on a nice winter evening. No reservations are needed for skating -- just show up and bring cash (admission $10.75, skate rental $6.75, locker rental $5.00).
If you'd also like to join us afterward at 8:30 for dinner at nearby Topaz Thai, you will need to reserve with Jill from Dec 20 - Jan 4
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Tue-Sun, Jan 3-8
Family Week - VT
Reserve Dec 18-30 with David
The world turned upside down. Ordinarily, attendees at our VT lodge must be adult. This week, entire families are welcome.Children must be adult-supervised so the lodge itself doesn't get turned upside down.
Also watch a mogul competition at Sugarbush where some of the best skiers in the East hitting the bumps hard.
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Wed, Jan. 11
Business and Social Meeting - NYC
Location: Mad River Grille, 1442 Third Ave @ 82nd St, bar on 2nd floor
Members 7pm
Friends 8pm
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Sat-Mon, Jan14-16
Gody Haab Memorial Race (MLK Weekend) - VT
Reserve Dec 27-Jan 11 with Sherry
Get in on the first of our two annual races, just among ourselves, all in fun. Everyone participates – including snowboarders – regardless of ability. Race day is Sunday, preceded by an optional
professionally-taught race clinic on Saturday. They're the highlight of a long weekend of
special skiing and evening fun.
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Sat-Sun, Jan21-22
We love winter! - VT
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Mon, Jan 23
Monday Night Dinner: Chinese New Year - NY
Reservation required Jan 16-22 with
Gisela via mndjan23@swissskiclub.com 917-968-7237
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Hong Kong dim sum (small plates served a la carte) in Manhattan's Chinatown. The Jing Fong restaurant (20 Elizabeth Street) is renowned for this fun way of dining that encourages mixing it up, sharing and trying new things. Come out and help celebrate the year of the dragon! Jing Fong Restaurant
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Sat-Sun, Jan 28-29
Bus Trip One
Reservation required
Reserve 1/3-13 with Jon via
bustrip1@swissskiclub.com
Manhattan bus boarding info: 33rd St and 8th Ave, New York, NY -- arrive by 5:45 PM since we depart promptly at 6:00 PM.
New Jersey bus boarding info: NJ Transit – Ramsey Route 17 Station (Park & Ride). -- arrive by 6:15 since we depart promptly at 6:45 PM.
Bus trips are always fun! We'll board Friday evening in Manhattan and New Jersey, and enjoy the good times, a sandwich dinner, wine and bottled water during the rapid ride direct to our lodge. Be sure to reserve in time to pay by 8:00 PM on the Jan 13 deadline.
For full details, please see our flyer.
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Tue, Jan 31
Happy Hour at the Bierhaus - NYC
712 3rd Ave, at 45th Street, NY
No reservation necessary
For questions email Andrea via
pres@swissskiclub.com
Join us for Happy Hour at the Bierhaus, where it's always Oktoberfest! We've had a great time at this venue before, so we're back for more. Terrific pretzels, wurst, schnitzel, salads and, of course, a wide selection of beer, wine and liquor all make for a wonderful snapshot of Munich in the Big Apple. No reservations needed, just come on by at 7:00 and look for one of our members sporting a red baseball cap with our Swiss Ski Club logo on it.
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Please
watch our Calendar for other January
events, and more events throughout the winter in Vt and NYC and
around. And return here soon for details!
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February
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Sat-Sun, Feb 4-5
Mountaineering Race at Mad River Glen and Sugarbush - VT
Reserve Jan 22 - Feb 1 with Vitaly via
feb4@swissskiclub.com
Mad River Glen and Sugarbush are once again teaming up to host New England’s oldest United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA) sanctioned mountaineering race.  It's the biggest race in the East and might be the largest in the country, a frenzied trek along the Long Trail from Mad River Glen, through Glen Ellen, to Sugarbush. At least one of our Members is likely to enter. Whether you race or just root, it's sure to be exciting!
On Saturday, we ski, ski, ski, dine well, and party, party. On Sunday, there will be both a race and recreation class (divergence shown in green) for both men and women. Race Registration will take place at the Mad River Glen Basebox from 8-9 a.m. with the start scheduled from 10 a.m. More general skiing, too, of course!
Learn more.
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Thu, Feb 9
Fire and Ice (ice skating then spicy food) - NYC
Reservation required for dinner Jan 16-Feb 8 with
Seymour via Feb9FireIce@swissskiclub.com
No reservations needed for skating.
Central Park, Wollman Rink, Meet at 6:00 PM
Glide along the ice under the majestic trees of Central Park. Soak up the cheer as folks of all ages engage in simple winter fun. No reservations are needed for skating -- just show up and bring cash (admission $10.75, skate rental $6.75, locker rental $5.00).
If you'd also like to join us afterward at 8:30 for dinner at Rosa Mexicano (Lincoln Center), you will need to reserve with Seymour from Jan 16-Feb 8 via Feb9FireIce@swissskiclub.com.
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Sat-Sun, Feb 11-12
Bus Trip Two
Reservation required
Reserve Jan 17- Feb 8 via bustrip2@swissskiclub.com
Manhattan bus boarding info: 33rd St and 8th Ave, New York, NY -- arrive by 5:45 PM since we depart promptly at 6:00 PM.
New Jersey bus boarding info: NJ Transit – Ramsey Route 17 Station (Park & Ride). -- arrive by 6:15 since we depart promptly at 6:45 PM.
Bus trips are always fun! We'll board Friday evening in Manhattan and New Jersey, and enjoy the good times, a sandwich dinner, wine and bottled water during the rapid ride direct to our lodge. Be sure to reserve in timetime to pay by 5:00 PM on the Feb 8 deadline.
For full details, please see our flyer.
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Wed, Feb.15
Business Meeting
Liederkranz 6 East 87th St
Members only 7-9pm
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Sat-Mon, Feb 18-20
President's Weekend and SSC Club Race - VT
Reservation required.
Contact Stephan Jan 29 - Feb 15: presweekend@swissskiclub.com
Three great days of general skiing at Sugarbush, Glen Ellen and/or Mad River Glen. On Sunday we'll
all be at Sugarbush for the weekend's highlight -- the annual SSC Club Race. It's just among
ourselves (SSC Members and Friends). Everybody is encouraged to participate (even snowboarders),
every ability level, and to cheer each other on. There's no pressure, so don't be shy -- some of our beginning
skiers have placed first in later years! (In fact, just running the course a few times
can make a surprising improvement in your general skiing.) In the evening, an Awards ceremony and -- as always --
fun people, great dinners, apres-ski, shopping, sauna, and more, with apres-dinner parties where you
can show your form on our dance floor.
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Tue-Sun, Feb 21-26
Family Week - VT
Reserve Feb 6 -17 with Kathi via famfeb21@swissskiclub.com
The world turned upside down. Ordinarily, attendees at our VT lodge must be adult. This week, entire families are welcome. Non-family adults also welcome if family-friendly. Children must be adult-supervised so the lodge itself doesn't get turned upside down.
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Tue, Feb 28
Greek Dinner in Astoria - NYC
Opa! Restaurant, 2844 31st Street, Astoria, NY Meet at 7:00 PM in the back room Map
Reservation required Feb 8-27 with
Adam via feb28dinner@swissskiclub.com
Join us for delicious, affordable, Greek comfort food at an Astoria institution, Opa! This cozy spot sits just steps away from the 30th Avenue subway station (northwest corner), so getting there and back home is super-convenient (see the link to Google Maps for directions). We'll sample several items both familiar and new and get a real taste of this yummy cuisine. If there's time afterward, we'll pop next door to Yaya's Bakery to sample some Greek cookies.
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Please
watch our Calendar for other February
events, and more events throughout the winter in Vt and NYC and
around. And return here soon for details!
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March
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Sat-Sun, March 3-4
It's Still Snowing
Reservation required
Reserve Feb 20-29 with Alicia via
mrch3@swissskiclub.com
Great friends, great food, great times, great bands at the mountain, great syrup, what more could you ask for? Carpools will be arranged.
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Sat-Sun, March 10-11
Bus Trip Three
Reservation required
Reserve Feb 13-24 via bustrip3@swissskiclub.com
Manhattan bus boarding info: 33rd St and 8th Ave, New York, NY -- arrive by 5:45 PM since we depart promptly at 6:00 PM.
New Jersey bus boarding info: Paramus (address TBD) -- arrive by 6:15 since we depart promptly at 6:45 PM.
Bus trips are always fun! We'll board Friday evening in Manhattan and New Jersey, and enjoy the good times, a sandwich dinner, wine and bottled water during the rapid ride direct to our lodge. Be sure to reserve in time to pay by 8:00 PM on the Feb 24 deadline.
For full details, please see our flyer.
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Sat-Sun, Mar 17-18
We love to ski
Reservation required
Reserve Mar 1-14 with Elisabeth via
mrch17@swissskiclub.com
If you haven't skied yet this year, what are you waiting for? It's perfect weather. The only downside is you'll wish you had started sooner. It's your standard SSC sort of fun -- after skiing or riding at Sugarbush or skiing Mad River Glen, return to après-ski snacks by the fireplace, then sauna, pool and foosball with friends, our elegant bar with special drink, great dinner in our log-cabin lodge, fun music, and make-our-own party after. After the slopes, we may even show you the town!
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Mon, Mar 19
Walking Tour in Lower Manhattan - NYC
Reservation required
Reserve Mar 1-17 with Alexi via
mar19walk@swissskiclub.com
Battery Park, Peter Minuit Plaza, in front of the Staten Island Ferry terminal.
Meet at 6:00 PM
Peter Minuit Plaza Battery Park
Delve into the oldest part of NYC as we start our tour at the southernmost tip of Manhattan: Battery Park. We'll see the birthplace of Herman Melville, Peter Minuit Plaza and Elizabeth Ann Seton's Shrine as we make our way to Fraunces Tavern (constructed in 1719) and the oldest street in New York City, Pearl Street. After hoisting a pint to the memory of George Washington, we'll make our way up Broad Street (formerly a canal) passing the New York Stock Exchange, 40 Wall Street (the tallest building in the world in 1930 for 1 month), the former AIG tower (currently 5th tallest in the city) and the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse to either the historic Paris Café (constructed 1863) or the Bridge Café (the oldest tavern in NYC). After a wonderful meal, we'll finish the evening off at the Beekman Beer Garden on the East River, enjoying the beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Bring your appetite and thirst for this one -- not to be missed!
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Sat-Sat, Mar 24-31
Ski Trip to Vail Colorado
Reservation required. Contact Joanna via
Vail2012@swissskiclub.com or call 610-570-5025 (no calls after 10 p.m.)
Vail — Like Nothing Else!
Join us for 7 nightls lodging at Simba Run. Includes Air Round Trip Newark to Denver, Ground Transportation to Vail,
5-day lift pass for Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, and a Farewell Dinner. Members $1,599; Friends $1,699.
See Flyer for Details.
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Sat-Sun, Mar 31 - Apr 1
Bus Trip Four
Reservation required
Reserve Mar 5-16 via bustrip4@swissskiclub.com
Manhattan bus boarding info: 33rd St and 8th Ave, New York, NY -- arrive by 5:45 PM since we depart promptly at 6:00 PM.
New Jersey bus boarding info: Paramus (address TBD) -- arrive by 6:15 since we depart promptly at 6:45 PM.
Bus trips are always fun! We'll board Friday evening in Manhattan and New Jersey, and enjoy the good times, a sandwich dinner, wine and bottled water during the rapid ride direct to our lodge. Be sure to reserve in time to pay by 8:00 PM on the Mar 16 deadline.
For full details, please see our flyer.
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Please
watch our Calendar for other March
events, and more events throughout the winter in Vt and NYC and
around. And return here soon for details!
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April
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Please
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events, and more events throughout the winter in Vt and NYC and
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