Dear Members,
PLEASE read, record dates, etc. or check our website for event details. We’re working hard to create a fun-filled calendar for you. RSVP’s help planners and hosts; please respond in a timely manner. Do NOT respond to this e-mail (primetimeskiclub at gmail.com) as it is for distribution only. New members have a special event this year (see below). If you can’t make it, then contact Norine Jewell to to share your iformation if you’d like to be more involved in PT club events (norjewell at myfairpoint.net).
All e-mail addresses on the website will be changed we are substituting the symbol ‘@’ with the word ‘at’. Topics are bolded; skim and read what is of interest to you. The snow is falling and we’re all eager to get on the slope. There’s lots of fun to be had and new friends to make. Please read the important attachments! Look for bulletins regarding social events. Newsletters cover so much, but I’ll cover more event details in bulletins or attachments. Our ‘partners’ (that offer PT discounts) will also be listed on the website; please support them and honor restrictions (like ‘not valid on holidays’, etc) AND tip staff based on pre-discounted rates. That way we’ll maintain good relations and reap the benefits. Welcome to 2014 Season!
Ciao, Carol
P.S.
I’m listing board members & volunteers at end of newsletter.
Board updates:
Member Passing
One of our original Prime Time members, Elize Noordsij passed away Nov. 22nd. Her love for skiing kept her on the slopes into her 80’s and her passion for the sport was inspirational. Here is the link to her obituary: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/concordmonitor/obituary.aspx?n=elize-noordsij&pid=168193197&eid=sp_shareobit
EVENTS Calendar for January (8, 13, 16, 23, Go 50 on 26 – 30th)
Pot Lucks: January 16 at Summit owners lounge at 5:30 pm. Other dates to save; February 13, and March 13 – all at 5:30 pm. Bring a dish to share for 6-8.
Jan 8th – Demo Day & Lunch $5/pp exclusively for PT members! Lunch served at noon. The Sport Thoma demo staff will be at Phoenix from 8:30 am to 3 pm and will provide all services there. The golf cart can transport you from the Phoenix to the lodge. WHAT A DEAL! Call in advance to reserve a spot for this event – Sport Thoma 207 824-2266
Jan 13th – NEW Member Lucheon (those who joined 2011 – 2013); Fall Line Condo common room. Time 11:30am lunch to follow at new restaurant; Frank’s Ristorante. $10/pp Host Jan Stecchi RSVP by Jan 9th to janstecchi at comcast.net; or call her cell (978) 835-5130. Lunch includes soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert, tax & tip. (Cash bar). Board & new members get to chat about the club and discuss ways in which members can become more involved. Limited to members who have joined between 2011 and 2013.
Jan 23rd – Beer Tasting & Italian Food at the Sunday River Brew Pub 5:30pm Cost $16 (includes tax & tip) for 3 5oz beers and food; additional beverages on your own tab. RSVP by Jan 20th NOON to Suzie at suziecurves@ at myfairpoint.net or call her cell 207 712-6661. Dinner includes Charcuterie board, salad, spaghetti, chicken parm, sausages, eggplant, and desserts (buffet).
Go 50 Week Jan 26 – 30th –tentative schedule below or go to http://www.sundayriver.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/go-50-week
- Monday, January 27 – Cinnamon Bun & Coffee Social, Peak Lodge, 10 a.m. Go50 Welcome Social, Location, 3-4:30 p.m. enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and enjoy live music from (TBA)
- Tuesday, January 28 – Free Snowflake Factory Tours, 3 p.m. Reservation: 207 824-5234
- Wednesday, January 29 – $10 Demos at Sunday River Sports – three pair of skis for only $10. Cooking Class with Chef Curtis, new chef from CAMP. Details coming soon.
- Thursday, January 30 – FREE Snowflake Factory Tours, 3 p.m. Reservation: 207 824-5234.
Wine Dinner at Camp, 6 p.m. Wine tasting with an exquisite four-course dinner, each course accompanied with a fine glass of wine. More details TBA soon.
Feb. Events (save dates); more Feb. events later
Feb 1 – Lunch & play at Public Theatre Lewiston Lunch at noon (TBD); 2pm Matinee $20
Deadline tickets Jan 18th RSVP Barb Richards 207 443-2869 or barbjrichards@comcast.net . Play is Tigers Be still an uplifting Off-Broadway comedy.
Feb. 5th (Wednesday) 6 – 8pm – 4th Annual Wine Tasting $18/pp
Snow date Thurs Feb 6th. Held in Summit Hotel owners room. RSVP by Jan 29th to Lynne Zucchi lyzucchi at gmail.com 401 450-1571. Limited to 20 people (and always sells out!). You are confirmed when payment is received. Please contact Lynne to reserve your place. Cash or checks made payable to Lynne Zucchi. This is an informal tasting of 6 to 8 moderately priced red and white wines available locally. Serving cheese and crackers only – please eat before you come and consider taking the shuttles. Reserve early!
Discounts & Partners; a few highlights (FULL list on website and attachment)
RESTAURANTS
RESTRICTIONS (restaurants): discounts for Primetime cardholders ONLY. Please present card at order, not at end. Please tip on bill prior to discount. Discounts DO NOT APPLY to public specials. Cannot be combined with other discounts. May not be honored on peak holidays.
Matterhorn – 20% off food bill. Rooster’s Roadhouse – $5 off total bill of $25 or more. Sudbury Inn (upstairs dining room) buy one entree, get one ½ off. Suds Pub – Buy one appetizer, get one FREE. 22 Broad St at Gideon Hastings House – 10 % of entrée. Mill Hill Inn – 15% off food. Phoenix – 20 % off food. Sunday River Brewing Co – 10% off food. Jolly Drayman – 10% off all food items; $.50 off all draft beers & house wine. Smokin’ Good BBQ – 10% off food
PHOTOS of Members
PT member, Joan Stanley, has graciously agreed to assemble membership photos so your board (forgetful people like me) can put names & faces together. PLEASE send a head shot (without helmet or goggles) to her at stanleyjoanat verizon.net with YOUR NAME. There are just so many new members, we old folks can’t keep track! Thanks for your cooperation – this is voluntary, of course. If you don’t know how to do this, we’ll have someone available to take photos at potluck dinners.
Other Photos – Kayak trip photos from the PT annual meeting were taken by Beth Jefferson; https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bog2efyf8w67j/XJgKmeuysj
Membership Cards are Critical this year!
You’ll need to show your card for discounts or SR vouchers (for lift tickets) so find it and keep it safe. New cards will be available by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope to Anita (address below) and there will be a $5 fee for replacement cards. We’ll waive the fee until the end of January to get everyone in tune with the new policy.
VOUCHERS Sunday River & others
PLAN AHEAD! Sunday River REQUIRES you to accompany your guest; have your Prime Time membership card and photo ID to buy lift tickets (up to 4 per voucher); the mountain is tightening things up this year.
To obtain a voucher, contact a board member, go to the Mahoosuc Room at 8:30am, or pick them up at the following houses: Ruth & Bruce Marshman, Gail Fortuna, or Herb & Paula Gross (call ahead to arrange times). There’s NO COST for vouchers – get as many as you might need.
Pricing: Sugarloaf: Adult $83, Teen $69, Juniors $58; Sunday River: Adult $87, Teen $69, Juniors $56; Corporate Pricing: Adult $68, Teen $58, Juniors $48
Discounts are also available on-line so check them out as well. We also get corporate discount at Bretton Woods offers (non-holiday $25 for seniors (65+) but also offers us a club discount for those under 65 ($50/day instead of $79). Mt. Abrams has various deals like $75 Fridays (for a car full of people). Check them all out.
Membership Directory
The directory will be published in January (hard copy ONCE A YEAR); If you join after Dec 31, you will be listed on a monthly addendum. Hard Copies of the membership directory will be available at events like potlucks (it will not be, and never has been on the website). I’m hearing that some members want the directory sent out by e-mail. After checking with ‘techy’ people, it appears risks are minimal with e-mails; the danger is in listing things on websites.
Prime Time Website We’ve included some valuable member services. You can check the weather, the mountain report (grooming, trails closed, etc.), events, and where the next pot luck will be by visiting our new website and much, much more! Please visit and enjoy. The website is not just about reaching prospective members; it’s about serving current members. ENJOY – www.primetimeskiclub.com
Ski Lessons (Enter SR SKI PATROL into your cell phones (207 824-5350.)
Ski Lessons at Sunday River; officially there is no PT program. However a group of PT members did set up their own program. Suzie DuBois worked out a deal for herself and a few friends (6 total) to take lessons as a group with a dedicated instructor (and pre-booked dates). Other Prime Time members may wish to do the same. The package is $175 for 6 lessons for 6 people = $30/lesson/person. If you are interested, please contact Joe McMenimen, director of Perfect Turn Program at Sunday River; jmcmenimen at sundayriver.com once you have a group & dates. Check their website (below green terrain section) for pricing & details on group lessons; http://www.sundayriver.com/winter/ski-school/adult-programs
Membership Dues & Authorization Form:
Annual dues are now $20/pp. Send your renewal check to treasurer, Norine Jewell at 187 Morrison Heights, Wayne, ME 04284. All authorization forms go to Anita Haskill; mail to 8 Ruch Lane, York, ME 03909
Print & use authorization form below.
IMPORTANT – Membership Contact Info Authorization Form
Information is shared only between members. Please MAKE A SELECTION (circle one) to indicate what information you want published in our directory.
1. All information (Name, address, phone, e-mail at both home & mountain)
2. Name and phone number ONLY
Name (S) (please print)
Signature Date:
Changes:
Please update any changes in your contact information as early as possible.
For Fun & Pride – Watch this 3 min. video and you’ll know why Sunday River has best snow in the East. A new TV pilot of ‘MAN VS WEATHER’ filmed SR management & snowmakers Enjoy!!! http://echo3.bluehornet.com/ct/16252787:17955151976:m:1:120674390:B444E1CE771161E5FCF154E56863E72B:r (also on our ebsite; www.primetimeskiclub.com)
New On & Off-Mountain (Ski Shops & Restaurants) – Ski Depot (formerly Jack Frost); Sport Thoma -288 Mayville Rd., Bethel; Frank’s Ristorante (Fall Line Condos) – owner Crossroads Cafe opening in Dec.; Quartino Wine & Tapas Bar (former Sunday River Inn) – opening Dec.
NEW at SR Mountain ($5.7 million in capital investments for 2013/14); Camp Restaurant at Grand Summit: 224 new snowguns, 60 acres of Glades
Executive Board 2013 – 14
President is Carol Larson; wineisberrydivine at gmail.com
Vice-President is Barbara Richards; barbjrichards at comcast.net
Treasurer: Norine is Jewell; norjewell at myfairpoint.net
Secretary/Social Director is Suzie DuBois; suziecurves at myfairpoint.net
Membership Chair is Anita Haskell; abhask at aol.com
Nominating Chair is Bruce Marshman; bru-ru at comcast.net
Non-Board volunteers include: Mountain Liason is Jeff Zucchi; Hospitality are Charlie & Mary Standish mcstandish at gairpoint.net ; Sunshine person is Ruth Marshman (cards/gifts injured or sick members); Photographer/Photoshop is Joan Stanley stanleyjoan at verizon.net; Newspaper PT article author is Terri Messer tmesser at aol.com.
Distribution points for vouchers, etc: Herb & Paula Gross, Gail Fortuna, and Bruce & Ruth Marshman
