It’s hard to believe it is NOVEMBER! And we are deep into the fall season now in Western Maine. Most of the leaves are down and we are regularly getting below freezing temps overnight. Sunday River has been cranking up the Snowmaking and it won’t be long until Opening Day!
The Annual Fall Weekend was 18 – 20 September, and it was great to get together and catch up with friends. The Club’s Annual Meeting on Sunday morning included a review of last season’s budget and plans for this season’s budget, election of a new Executive Governing Board, and plans for the 2026-2027 ski season.
Executive Governing Board Officers: A BIG Thanks to last season’s Board, especially Suzie Dubois and Donna Coe, who have put in much time and effort on the board for several years but have now dropped off the Board. The New BOD for this season is:
Glenn Saller – President
Geri Fitzgerald – Vice President
Norm Schwartz – Treasurer
Eileen Crochiere – Recording Secretary
Renee Bowers – Membership Chair
PTSC Winter Schedule: We plan to have ‘Monthly Socials’ this season which could be a Potluck OR a Happy Hour with (Optional) Dinner – like the New Member Meet & Greet. We are also going to try having some ‘Pop-In Après with (optional) Dinners’ this year at various local venues; stop by for some Après Ski socializing, a beverage and stay for dinner if you choose. We are working on this season’s calendar of events. CHECK the Events Calendar on the Website for the latest update and look for these Newsletters or Reminders in your inbox.
Our first Monthly Social get together will be a Potluck on 12 December starting at 5:00 PM in the home of Michael DeFlumere and Izzy Peterson at 36 Grove Street in Bryant Pond. Space is limited, so please RSVP to Mike. Bring a dish to share and BYOB; consider carpooling, but there should be lots of parking on Grove Street.
Stor-a-Ski at South Ridge: On-mountain ski storage will be available again for a discounted price for PTSC members. Just stop by Stor-a-ski (near the South Ridge Express Lift), let them know you are part of PTSC and that you want to store your skis for the winter; the price for us this year is the same as last year ($100 for the whole season, not including tips. They will put a tag on your skis with your name, and each day you ski, you just pick them up, and then drop them off at the end of the day.
Ski Lessons: Like last year, Sunday River is running the ‘Master of the Mountain’ Adult Seasonal Ski program, which is open to all intermediate to advanced skiers (not just PTSC). There are two separate, five week sessions, meeting one day a week (Tuesdays at 1-3 PM) and led by PSIA-certified coaches. The first session starts 5 January. See the SR website (under Seasonal Programs) for details and to sign-up. Contact Brenda Saller for more info and to help coordinate.
Mt. Tremblant: The Prime Time Ski Club is going back to Mont Tremblant Québec! The dates for the trip this season are from 7 to 14 March, but you can choose which days work best for you. Slopeside and mountain village lodging are available with generous discounts on lifts and lodging; a new lodging option this year includes breakfast. We do not reserve or ‘Block-Out’ any rooms, and members are already signing up, so make your plans soon. Contact Glenn Saller for more information.
Just a reminder if you have not renewed your annual club membership: After 1 October the annual dues are $25; new members dues are $30.
• Make checks payable to Prime Time Ski Club, and mail to Prime Time Ski Club, PO Box 856, Scituite, MA 02066.
• Super Seniors No payment needed, But, you must let a board member know you want to stay on the membership list.
• If you have Any Changes to your contact information Please let us know.
New Members must provide a signed copy of the club membership form with $30.00 which covers for season 2026/2027 & your club name tag. The form is available to download on the PTSC website.
As always, member support and feedback is really needed. If you would like to arrange and or lead an activity or event, or have a great suggestion, we would love to hear from you. If you have any recent PTSC related Photos that you would like to share on the website, contact any Board member.
No one knows what the weather will be like this winter; El Nino could bring an ‘Active’ weather pattern to the Northeast. I’m keeping my fingers crossed, but in any case you know that Sunday River will be making lots of snow and grooming the trails for our Winter Playground in Western Maine! Looking forward to seeing you all out there soon. And if you haven’t already, start doing your stretching and getting in shape for ANOTHER Great Ski Season!
Prime Time Online
Don’t forget to visit the website for the calendar and EVENTS updates, newsletters and checkout the NEW Club Photos! (be sure to turn on ‘Grid Layout’ in the upper-right corner for a Thumbnail View instead of a ‘List View’).
BOARD MEMBERS
Glenn Saller – President email
Geri Fitzgerald – Vice President email
Eileen Crochiere – Secretary email
Norm Schwartz- Treasurer email
Renee Bowers – Membership email
