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Ski Club of Washington, DC l www.SCWDC.org l October / November 2013 l Volume 80, Number 5
Meetings
President: Madeline Metcalfe
Vice President: Leo Boelhouwer
Board of Directors: Leo Boelhouwer, Carol Finley, Peter
Hartogensis, Bill Johnston, Gene Lee, Patrick Normyle,
Margaret Schwartz, Rene’ Thierry
Recording Secretary: Jeanne Gardner
Treasurer: Brian Camp
General Counsel: Peter Hartogensis, Scott Sexauer
Member Services Chair: Gary Rubens
Administrative Officer: Pete Campbell
Financial Manager: Brian Chollar
Web Administrator: Bill Johnston
Web Master: Ken Eng
Web Editor: Frank Peñaranda
Magazine Editor: Leo Boelhouwer
Ski-O-Gram: Pete Campbell
Capital Ski and Ride, Meetup.com: Chris Klocek
SCWDC Facebook: Jeremy Diamond
Copy Editors: Leslie Baldwin, Anne Bertsch
Program Chairpersons:
Eastern Ski Trips: Charles Lorenzetti
Western/International Ski Trips: Sue Miller
Ski School Director: Mike Cavallaro
Recreation: Judy Burlbaugh
Hiking: Amelia Lancellotti
Sailing: Pam Burdick and Patty Hagan (Co-Chairs)
Sports: Geoffrey Pennoyer
Cultural: Joan Zawacki and Ann Webster (co-chairs)
Social: Vacant
Tennis: Casey Tarr and Peggy Comerford (Co-Chairs)
Young Professionals: Jeremy Diamond
Committee Chairpersons:
Activity Leader Evaluation (ALEC): Bernie Gilbert
Budget and Finance: Bill Johnston
Historian: Kate Hayes
Meetings: Vacant
Membership: Frank Wilson
Past Presidents Advisory: Howard Fisher
Policy: Howard Fisher
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October Summer Meeting
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 1, Happy Hour 6 p.m.; Meeting 7 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel National Airport (North Crystal City), 1480 Crystal Dr,
Arlington, VA 22202; 703-416-1600. For detailed directions go to http://www.cpnationalairport.com/ and click on Directions. Free parking is available below the hotel.
The Crowne Plaza is also Metro accessible. Take the Blue/Yellow line to the Crystal City
metro stop and use the Crystal City Underground passage to reach the hotel. In good
weather, it’s best to go up to ground level and walk north. Crystal City has been reconfigured with new traffic signs, be careful
The Evening's Schedule:
6 -7 p.m. - Happy Hour at the Veranda Café on the second floor.
7 - 8:30 pm - Visit with Event Leaders and Exhibits - Space will be provided for ski trip
leaders wishing to exhibit their trips.
7:30 to 8 p.m. – Brian Beaumont, Ski Center equipment/boot expert, will talk about
trends in manufacturers’ new skis, boots, and boarding accessories.
November Party Meeting
Date and Time: Saturday, November 9, 6 PM (not the usual First Tuesday)
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Crystal City, 1480 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
Zumba and Eastern Ski Fest - A Fun Zumba Party. Exercise with a great Latin rhythm.
Shake Your Booty – Wiggle Those Hips – Burn Baby Burn…those pesky calories! Get
Those Hips and Knees in Shape for Skiing. In addition, we’ll introduce our Eastern trips
and the SCWDC Ski School.
The Evening’s Schedule:
6 – 7:30 PM - Happy Hour, with club-provided hors d’oeuvres at the Veranda Café on
the second floor. Come visit with SCWDC’s Eastern Trip Leaders and Ski School. Leaders
will be available to answer questions on our upcoming ski season featuring trips to Canaan Valley, Seven Springs, Mont Tremblant, and Elk Mountain. Bonus: Raffle giveaways
from local ski stores and tickets to the new Warren Miller Film showing November 10.
7:30 – 9:30 – We’ll host a Zumba Party with a professional instructor. One Web site
says, “Zumba fitness is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health”. No
special clothes or shoes required unless you want to have a little more freedom in your
movement or just want to wear your cool athletic gear.
2014 Eastern Trips – here’s what you need to know:
1. Brush up on your ski skills with one of three one-day trips to Ski Liberty. Our Ski
School provides ½ day instruction in skiing or boarding at any skill level, including
beginner, for teenagers 13 and over and for adults. Advance reservation and payment
are required (at least a week ahead of time is desirable) so that we schedule enough
instructors to be there, given the various experience levels.
2. Join the January Canaan Valley trip (Thursday – Sunday) and get instruction every
day from the SCWDC Ski School instructors in skiing or boarding for teenagers 13 &
over and adults, at any ability level. Advance reservation and payment are required so
that we schedule enough instructors to be there.
3. Join SCWDC’s fourth annual outing to Elk Mountain, expanded to include lift tickets
for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday skiing. No Ski School instruction, just the fun of going
to one of nearest-to-DC fun mountains. This trip has been very successful three years in
a row, and this year we are expanding it to a four-day trip.
4. A five-day, Sunday-to-Friday trip to Mont Tremblant, one of the premier ski resorts of
the East. Check it out in the Eastern area of the Web site and the article in this issue.
5. An all-inclusive trip to Seven Springs By Train – Thursday to Monday.
It’s been a long time since the club took the train to a ski resort, and remember, that’s
how the club got its start in 1936. As planned by the SCWDC President to recapture
some of the ‘old-time’ fun, this trip will leave on a train out of Union Station on January 16, enjoy a dinner en route paid personally by the trip leader, arrive at the station
nearest Seven Springs, then ski four days, Friday through Monday. All breakfasts and
dinners are included. Full article in the Eastern area.
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President’s Message
Table of
Contents
Hi,
As I write this in early September, I’m enjoying summer and
I hope you are too. It’s kind of a funny time where the next meeting is Meetings…………………………………………………2
President’s Message…………………………………3
“Ski Fest”, September 14, the roll-out of 2014 ski trips, and yet we’ve
Western Trip List……………………………………4-5
experienced 80s and 90s August and September temperatures.
Eastern………………………………………………6-7
I’d like to build on some of the remarks I made in my previSocial……………………………………………………8
ous column.
1.
The new website and membership system seem to be work- Culture…………………………………………………9
Recreation……………………………………………10
ing well. Webpages and events are very readable, a variety of help
files have been added, and there are various ways to navigate to get what you want
Tennis……………………………………………10-11
to know. What do you think? I especially appreciate the accuracy of the new memTeam Sports……………………………………………12
bership system. The custom programming of the old system had led to some inacHikes………………………………………………13-14
curacies. I believe most of these have been corrected. A few PayPal transactions did
not go properly through the new system. They were discovered and corrected.
For this and other areas I will describe, I would appreciate getting feedback either
directly to me, or to the Board of Directors (myself and 8 directors). There will be a
list of contacts at the end of this article.
2.
The new website has a Member-Only area. It’s still under development; we hope to add a form of the Who’s Who directory into the website. In October, instead of publishing our annual financial audit in the magazine, we will publish it on the web
in the Member-Only area.
3.
The revised Ski O-Gram is shorter and in a simpler format than before. It’s faster to read/scan and linked to all the relevant event information on the website. We’re not trying to duplicate the magazine anymore. Several different email lists were
combined into one list of about 2,200 recipients. It goes almost equally to three groups: current members, former members,
and people who just get the Ski-O-Gram. I think this provides better communication and it directs people to the website. We
are a membership organization and the new format encourages members to utilize our new and exciting web site.
4.
Our secondary web site, the Capital Ski and Ride area of “Meetup.com”, has been completely changed. We posted all
2014 Western and Eastern trips there, and all of the postings point individuals to the SCWDC Web site.
5.
Starting with the February/March 2014 issue, the Ski Club’s magazine is not going to be mailed except to those who
request it. A way to request it is on the back page. This is a big change for the club and may be controversial to some of you. Let
me explain. Production of the magazine is costly in terms of both money and time. The magazine is our single largest business
expense except for the office staff. Many clubs have moved from publishing a newsletter or a magazine to maintaining a website and providing an electronic copy of the magazine meaning “viewable” or “downloadable” as a PDF document.
In the past six years there’s been a balancing act between key club income sources and expenses. In 2007 the magazine was
costing $60,000 and membership income was $72,000. In 2009, the magazine expense was reduced to approximately $30,000
and reduced further in 2013 to about $25,000. Unfortunately membership income has dropped every year and is now at the
$52,000 level. About 95% of our active members have an email address in their membership record. This means they have
access to the Internet and therefore to the SCWDC web site. I want the club to skip printing and mailing the next three issues:
February-March, April-May, and June-July. For August-September, we will publish and mail what amounts to a “Ski issue” and
everything else that is relevant for that time period.
Is this a painful decision? Yes. Are there other options? Yes. We can increase dues. We can increase the assessment percentage
included in all club ski events, or in other words raise event prices. Both of the latter options take money out of your pocket
and I consider these not the right choices this year.
In the near future we will issue membership cards. I believe membership should have privileges and I intend to create
6.
an atmosphere where this becomes apparent.
I’ve written a long President’s message here. I invite you to give feedback to all of us that are leading the club at this time. You
can:
• Write to one of the following persons/groups:
1.
President: Madeline Metcalfe, [email protected]. (20 Year SCWDC member)
2.
Board of Directors: [email protected] (averaging18 years of SCWDC membership)
SCWDC Office: [email protected]
3.
• Come to the October 1 meeting of the Crowne Plaza Crystal City where I and other Board members will be there to meet
you
• Respond by name or anonymously to the survey that is posted on the SCWDC web site
Madeline
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Return
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1/25
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2/1
2/8
2/8
2/15
2/17
2/22
3/1
3/8
Depart
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1/11
1/18
1/18
1/25
1/31
2/1
2/8
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2/15
2/22
3/1
Steamboat, CO
Beaver Creek, CO
Crested Butte, CO
Presidents Week
Copper Mountain, CO,
Mini/Presidents Weekend
Vail, CO
Snowmass, CO
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Taos, NM
Jackson Hole, WY
Park City, UT - Sundance Film
Festival
Whistler, British Columbia
Panorama, British Columbia
Location
$1,535
$1,590
$1,640
$1,255
$1,815
$1,635
$2,890
$1,840
$1,420
$1,850
$1,720
$1,995
Price
Lisa Hedrick Churchey, 540- 330-3932,
[email protected]
Bill Johnston, 703-597-6310
[email protected]
Rita Togni, 703-556-0485,
[email protected]
Don Kersten, 703-455-8219,
[email protected]
Charles Lorenzetti, 301-352-7392
[email protected]
Kenneth Eng, 301-320-5135,
[email protected]
Richard Quayle. 703 439 0273
[email protected]
Judy Burlbaugh, 703-772-1733,
[email protected]
Dan Churchey, 571-222-7674,
[email protected]
Joe Gilbert, 434-962-2490
[email protected]
Anne Bertsch, 240-481-6857
[email protected]
Geoffrey Pennoyer, 202-702-6044,
[email protected]
Trip Leader and Contact Information
15922 Greymill Manor Drive,
Haymarket, VA 20169
5507 Beaconsfield Court,
Burke, VA 22015
8360 Greensboro Drive, #1011,
McLean, VA 22102
7926 Bubbling Brook Circle,
Springfield, VA 22153
11400 Prospect Court,
Glenn Dale, MD 20769
6400 Wishbone Terrace,
Cabin John, MD 20818
3421 Prospect St NW,
Washington DC 20007
2179 S. Shirlington Rd, Arlington,
VA 22204
15922 Greymill Manor Drive,
Haymarket, VA 20169
6314 Columbia Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041
1848 Wyoming Ave NW #201,
Washington, DC 20009
914 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA
22204
Leader Address
12/27/13
11/19/13
11/12/13
11/9/13
11/5/13
10/29/13
10/28/13
10/22/13
10/15/13
10/15/13
10/8/13
Cancellation
Date
9/24/13
Trip signups: If you want to sign up immediately for a particular ski trip, send a $250 deposit payment to the leader, including your name, address and phone number. You can also use a credit card for the entire amount, or for the remaining balance,
per the trip payment schedule. Contact the trip leader for credit card assistance. The Trip Leader will provide confirmation by email or letter when your trip application is accepted, and you are definitely on the trip. Reservations/space on the trip is
determined by the order in which deposits are received. In the event of cancellation, vacancies will be filled from the trip wait list, in order of receipt of deposit.
The SCWDC 2013-2014 Western and International ski trip list is complete with prices. The 15 different trip offerings are a mixture of SCWDC favorites and new trips. You can consult the SCWDC web site for more information on every trip, including
lodging and payment schedules.
WESTERN TRIP LIST
(this document corrects Crested Butte leader address & Vail price)
3/15
3/19
3/30
3/22
3/7
3/7
3/8
3/15
Snowbird, UT
Sun Valley, ID
Cortina. Italy
BRSC Tuscany Extension
Cortina, Italy
BRSC Eurofest
$1,650
$1,595
$3,205
$2,440
11143 Lake Chapel Lane,
Reston, VA 20191
11143 Lake Chapel Lane,
Reston, VA 20191
2513 N. Kenilworth St, Arlington,
VA 22207
2818 Fort Drive, Alexandria, VA
22303
Nancy Shimp, 703-476-5663,
[email protected]
Nancy Shimp, 703-476-5663,
[email protected]
Pete Campbell, 703-532-5862,
[email protected],
Brian Camp, 215-932-1880,
[email protected]
12/10/13
12/3/13
12/2/13
12/2/13
Western Highlights
Panorama, Canada, December 28 - January 4, 2014, $1,995.
Our first ski trip of the year departs December 28 over the New Year’s holiday, for the hidden gem of Western Canada --Panorama Mountain Ski Resort, offering over 2,847 acres of skiable terrain, more than 4,000 vertical feet, and virtually no
lift lines. For the more advanced skiers/boarders, the Taynton Bowl, awarded "Best New Terrain" by Skiing and Ski Canada
Magazine, offers 1000 acres of powder, glades, chutes and gullies. The Greywolf Nordic Centre has over 20 km of groomed and
track-set cross-country trails.
If you are looking for adventure, you’ll find it. The Extreme Dream Zone is a must for the adventurous skier/rider. Open
glades, steeps, and a variety of route options make the “Zone” the place for a challenge. Taynton Bowl used to be accessible by
helicopter only, now the back country is within bounds. All expert terrain, the east facing slope captures exceptional snowfall
throughout the season. The Sun Bowl is a great place on a sunny day with wide open runs and a variety of glades to navigate.
It is also on the way down Schober’s Dream, formerly the longest continuous run (3.2 km) before Taynton Bowl (5 km) was
brought in bounds. View of 1000 Peaks is exactly that. From the top of this trail, the rocky mountains appear covering the
horizon in jagged snowy peaks.
Trip participants will stay in the luxurious Upper Village Condos, all of which offer either ski-in, ski-out convenience, or
are only a few steps from the Mile One Quad chairlift. After a full day on the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous views from your
own balcony, or luxuriate in the fabulous Panorama Springs Hot Pools! With a “Mountain Boutique” inspired interior design,
all units feature a gas fireplace, TV, DVD, and a full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, all to make your ski vacation ultra
comfortable. Leader information and trip application can be found in then December 28 event posting (departure date) on the
SCWDC web site, by navigating to the December calendar.
Whistler, Canada, January 11-18. Trip Price: $1,720.
North America's biggest resort has 7,071 acres spread over the two mountains. Whistler's terrain is vast enough to offer
a combination of European glacial skiing and American tree skiing. Combined with a village that never sleeps, this resort is a
skiers' paradise. It warrants gold for terrain, challenge, value, lifts, service, on-mountain food, dining, après-ski, off-hill activities, and scenery.
We’ll be staying at the Delta Village Suites located in the center of Whistler Village and an 8-minute walk to the lifts (the
hotel offers free shuttle service). The spacious units include full kitchens with dishwashers, sofa bed in living room, washer/
dryer. The 2-bedroom units have two full bathrooms. The hotel has heated outdoor pool with indoor access, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, DVD, and a full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, all to make your ski vacation ultra comfortable. Leader
information and trip application can be found in the January 11 event posting (departure date) for this trip on the SCWDC
web site, by navigating to the January calendar.
Crested Butte, Colorado, February 15 - 22, 2014. Price, $1,640
Crested Butte is a world class ski resort in a league of its own. Far removed from the more crowded interstate highway
resorts of Colorado's I-70, the charming western town and resort are situated in the southwestern part of the state, tucked
away in the Elk Mountain Range. We'll be staying at the Plaza Condominiums at 2 & 3-bedroom suites with hot tubs, sauna
and on-premise restaurant, just a short walk to a main lift.
Perfectly positioned to catch Colorado's best winter weather fronts, storms that sweep down from Canada generally hit
Crested Butte head-on dumping exceptional amounts of snow. Here you'll find the lift lines short and slopes uncrowded. It
doesn't get any better than that! 48% of the mountain is intermediate terrain, offering a wide variety of exhilarating runs
including playful blues and long groomers. 50% of the terrain is advanced, with glade skiing, expansive bowls, and "gut check"
steeps. Don't worry--novices have plentiful beginner terrain to develop their passion too. Crested Butte leads the state in
teaching first-time skiers.
Off the slopes, you'll find the old mining supply town of Crested Butte to be authentic and unpretentious, but not lacking
the frills and extras of a world class ski resort. The town's main street, famed Elk Avenue, offers an abundance of exceptional
dining and entertainment opportunities. The friendly locals of this small, unique town know how to welcome and entertain
their guests. Be prepared to return home feeling as though you've just had a "real ski vacation". Leader information and trip
application can be found in the February 15 event posting (departure date) on the SCWDC web site, by navigating to the February calendar.
“Outfitting Skiers for 50 Years”
Ski Center
4300 Fordham Road NW, Washington, DC 20016
1-888-SKI-CENTER 1-888-754-2368
Retail Store and Web Orders: http://www.skicenter.com/
Ski Swap, October 27
& Check out the Ski and Snowboard Travel Checklist
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Eastern
Welcome to the Fall Season! This is the time of year to start preparing for winter fun!
Now is the time to have your skis or snowboard tuned and waxed, your bindings checked, and to unpack the old ski clothes.
Need new ski fashions and equipment? Do it now to catch the best early season deals and beat the rush at the ski shops, especially Willi’s, Washington’s Ski Center, or Ski Chalet, valued supporters of our club. You need to stop thinking about “Just Doing
It” and start getting your muscles ready for ski season. The cooler autumn weather is the perfect temperature to walk, run,
rollerblade, or ride a bike outdoors.
Get those legs and lungs in shape for the season! You don’t want the mountain to wear you out by lunchtime, do you? The
Eastern Ski Trip schedule is nearly complete and the highlights are listed below. Some published prices are subject to change
and Final pricing for all of the Eastern trips will be published in the next issue, and are now available on the Web site.
Date
1/9‐12
1/16‐20
1/26
1/31‐2/2
2/2‐7
2/20‐23
2/16
2/23
NameofTrip
CanaanValleyCombo,
PYOT
SevenSpringsbyTrain
SkiLibertySPEPYOT
BlackwaterFallsX‐
CountryPYOT
MtTremblant
ElkMountain,PAPYOT
SkiLibertySPEPYOT
SkiLibertySPEPYOT
Member
Price
$420
$984
$79
$140
$1,200
$285
$79
$79
TripLeader
DavidToms,11284 HarborCt.,Reston,VA,20191,
571‐830‐0945,[email protected]
MadelineMetcalfe,5507BeaconsfieldCt,BurkeVA22015
703‐425‐4842,[email protected]
ChrisKlocek,973951stAve,CollegePark,MD,20740
(240)460‐4408,[email protected]
AnneClark,3212MacombStNW,Washington,DC
(202)363‐0784,[email protected]
PeteCampbell,2513NKenilworthSt,Arlington,VA22207
(703)532‐5862,[email protected]
JeremyDiamond,124FleetwoodTerr,SilverSpring,20910,MD
(201)247‐0915,[email protected]
TBD‐ SeekingaVolunteerLeader
TBD‐ SeekingaVolunteerLeader
Canaan
Valley SPE Weekend, Thursday to Sunday, January 9- 12.
This SPE Weekend in beautiful Canaan Valley includes three days of skiing and boarding. Snow conditions will dictate
whether we ski/slide at Timberline or Canaan Valley Resort. Your trip will include daily small group lessons with the club's
ski school. Our PSIA/ AASI-certified instructors will help you achieve your goals, whether you have never skied before or are
an expert looking to refine your technique. We will again be staying in lovely 4-bedroom cottages at the nearby Canaan Valley
Resort and Conference Center featuring an indoor a heated pool, whirlpool, Sauna, and Fitness Center. Great skiing and boarding begin with great snow. Timberline averages over 150” of powder each season and possesses a peak elevation of 4,268 ft
and a vertical rise of 1,000 ft. So you will enjoy some of the longest runs in the mid-Atlantic, as long as 2 miles. Total price for
members is $420 for this trip; single supplement and lodge rates available. We would appreciate a single payment for this trip.
Sign via the web site application.
Seven Springs, PA - Thursday to Monday, 2014 MLK Weekend (Jan 16-20)
For a real change of pace come relive the first trip the Ski Club of Washington DC took over 75 years ago in 1936. It was the
start of the ski club. Members took a train from Union Station to Pittsburg, then across Pennsylvania, stopping in Glencoe, PA to
ski in an open field. There was no chair lift, no lodge, and no bar. While skiing has improved a bit over the years, we are getting
as close as we can to the original trip of these 81 ski club pioneers. While we won’t travel as long on the train, we will be going
to Seven Springs which is about one hour from Glencoe, PA.
So here is your chance to leave your cares behind and spend a weekend skiing some of the most enjoyable slopes the East
has to offer. Seven Springs is a complete resort with indoor pool, hot tubs, restaurants, après-ski, indoor rollerblading, snowcat
rides, snowmobile tours, and snowshoe tours. But you want to ski or ride and not worry about the details, right? Relax or party
on the train ride up. Once disembarked from the train, participants will be transported by bus to Seven Springs. Your lift ticket
is good Friday through Sunday, and then the express bus returns you to the Amtrak station on Monday afternoon.
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Eastern
Mont Tremblant, Sunday to Friday, February 2-7
The eastern program will return to Mount Tremblant in 2014 because we had a highly successful trip to this top- rated
resort during the 2012 season. You will need a current passport, but you do not need a visa.
Trip will include:
• Round trip air to Montreal
• Charter bus to Mont Tremblant
• Five nights lodging in deluxe Condominiums
• 6-day lift pass
The mountain at Mont Tremblant is an integral part of the village. We stay at a hotel that is very close to the cabriolet, a type
of ski lift that takes people to the bottom of the ski slope, within easy reach of the gondola that will take you to the top of the
mountain. When you come down to the bottom of the slope there are several restaurants and bars for après-ski refreshments.
Returning to the hotel offers two options. One is to ski down; the other is to take the cabriolet and admire the view.
Blackwater Falls, WVA PYOT - Cross Country – Friday to Sunday, January 31-February 2
Calling all Cross Country Skiers and Hikers! We’re planning an adventure to Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis, West
Virginia. We will stay in the new 4-bedroom cabins at the State Park on Friday and Saturday night. We’ll take to the crosscountry trails on Saturday and Sunday. If you need to rent XC ski gear, daily rentals are available at the Ski Center. You do not
have to be an experienced XC skier to take this trip or a superior athlete, just a person that can be comfortable on skis, who is
in reasonable shape for about two hours of outdoor experience. In case of minimal snow, the trip participants do some hiking in the area. Trip includes Friday welcome party and Saturday buffet dinner. This trip is a great value; it’s a fun trip with no
pressure! Member price: $140; Guest Price: $165. More details on the SCWDC Web site, including trip application and leader
contact information.
Elk Mountain, PA, PYOT – Friday to Sunday, February 20 - 23
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania’s first commercial ski area (established 1959), has been perennially voted the state’s best, in
terms of snow, grooming, value, and weather. Twenty-seven sprawling slopes and trails provide challenging and diverse terrain, more suitable for Intermediate/Advanced skiers. Its advertising states, “It’s like skiing in Vermont – without the drive”.
This PYOT weekend package includes: two nights’ hotel accommodation in nearby Clarks Summit, lift tickets for two days, and
a Saturday group dinner. Driving time from the Washington DC area is about 5 hours. More details on the SCWDC Web site,
including price and leader information.
SCWDC’s One-Day SPE trips to Liberty Mountain Resort (3). This is a great trip to get going on winter skiing and riding. Each
trip includes a half day of instruction from SCWDC's ski school, separately described in this issue. You can be a beginner, intermediate, or expert, our ski school can handle it all. And for most of us, who didn't go to South America to ski this summer, we
need to get our ski legs back. So these trips are great preparation when you are going to ski a full week elsewhere. You must
sign up early because we must have a minimum number of participants or the trips will be canceled. More information is on
the SCWDC Web site, including leaders’ names and trip applications. These trips are in the price range of $79-$86 and include a
lift ticket and lunch.
What is SPE?
“SPE” stands for Ski Performance Enhancement and refers to SCWDC’s unique Ski School. How are the trips run? Participants
drive themselves to the ski site, arriving by 8:30 a.m. to meet up with the leader to receive full-day lift and meal tickets, get on
the slopes by 9:15 a.m., and begin a 2 1/2 to 3-hour lesson by 9:30 a.m. If you need rentals, arrive by 8 a.m. Lunch is included
in the price. In the afternoon, participants ski or ride on their own. What is the SCWDC Ski School and what are our instructors’
qualifications? The SCWDC Ski School is a National Member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) with 100% of
its instructors certified by either the PSIA or the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). We currently have 16
instructors. Every trip welcomes skiers and snowboarders. What a value! Group lessons from a ski resort can range from $45$75 for a half day and include a dozen students, while our small-group SCWDC lessons are included in the trip price by adding
only a few dollars per person.
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Social
Dagne’s Happy Hour at Laporta's Restaurant
Date and Time: First Thursday of every month from 5 – 7 p.m.
Leader: Dagne Flucher 703-960-0058, [email protected], 1600 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-6313, www.
laportas.net
Location: Laporta's Restaurant
Dagne Fulcher, SCWDC Member, has been hosting this Thursday Happy Hour for some time and has fixed the location at Laporta’s because of their good location, free parking, and an outstanding happy hour. Now we have two happy hours a month to
get together. So come out and join the fun.
Laporta’s happy hour specials! From 5 – 7 p.m.: Drink Specials - $3 house red and white wine, $3 Rail drinks, and $3 Pints: Flying Dog, Pale Ale, Stella Artois, Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, Starr Hill Amber Ale. Food Specials - one-half off each item on the
bar menu (includes pizza, sandwiches, burgers, mussels). Free parking garage just to the west of the entrance.
October Happy Hour @ Capital City Brewery – Shirlington
Leader: Bob Sobun, 703-503-3294
Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 5-8 p.m.
Location & Directions: Capital City Brewery in Shirlington, 2700 South Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22206 703-578-3888
http://www.capcitybrew.com
November Happy Hour @ Public House No. 7 - New Location
Leader: Bob Sobun, 703-503-3294
Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 5 – 8 PM
Location: Public House No. 7, 6315 Leesburg Pike (Seven Corners), Falls Church, VA 22044, 703-942-6383, http://publichouseno7.com
December Happy Hour @ The Elks Club
Leader: Bob Sobun, 703-503-3294
Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 5 – 8 PM
Location and Directions: Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031. From the beltway take
Arlington Blvd. Rte 50 west. Lodge is on the left just past Gallows Rd. overpass. (703)560-2188
http://www.elks.org/lodges/contactus.cfm?LodgeNumber=2188
Let’s Eat Dinner Out Returns From Vacation!
October LEDO at Biergarten Haus
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Price of Dinner
Leader: Alicia McCarthy, 202-390-1549, 268 15th Street, SE, [email protected]
Try something new this October. As it is the season for Oktoberfest, thought we could try going out in Washington, DC again.
We can meet at my house at and go to the restaurants. I have not been to these restaurants, but thought we could start with a
beer at 6:00 p.m., so gather at my house at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Thursday evening, October 10 by phone or email, so that
I can provide the restaurant with a number of attendees. Biergarten Haus: 1355 H St., NE, 202-388-4053 – for a beer/cocktail.
Smith Commons 1245 H St., NE, 202-322-8229 – dinner following.
November LEDO at Black Market Bistro
Date and Time: Saturday, November 16 @ 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Price of Dinner
Leader: Alicia McCarthy, 202-390-1549, 268 15th Street, SE, [email protected]
Something new and totally different, but this restaurant looks to have charm and comfort, so as we all gear up for the holiday
season – take the time to treat yourself to a nice dinner out. I found this through research, but it may be a find that will become
a favorite that we can recommend to others. The cuisine looks to be American and the Black Family Foundation seem to have
some other restaurants, so come out and enjoy. Please RSVP by phone or email by Thursday evening, November 14, so that I
can provide the restaurant with a number of attendees. Black Market Bistro, 4600 Waverly Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896,
blackmarketbistro.com, 301-933-3000
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Culture
Come Blow Your Horn
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 2:30 pm
Location: The American Century Theater, Gunston Arts Center, Theater 2, 2710 Lang St, Arlington. www.americancentury.org
Leader: Mary Fazio, 3988 Wilcoxson Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031: 703-323-3650, [email protected]. Make checks out to
SCWDC and send to Mary.
Cost: $25 members, $28 non-members
You've got to come out to see this hilarious first comedy by Neil Simon, a sharp notice of things to come in his later works,
like the Brighton Beach Memoirs. Replete with all the signature Simon one-liners, jokes and satire, this funny and warm Jewish
family comedy will keep you amused and entertained. Buddy, a 21-year old tired of living with the parents, joins his brother
Alan in his New York apartment. Alan teaches Buddy the" playboy rules," and Buddy makes many girlfriends; finally taking his
brother's place as chief playboy. There is even a neighbor named Felix Unger in the play!
If there is interest, we will adjourn for light early dinner fare after the play. For directions, visit the website at www.americancentury.org, or call 703-998-4555.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner - (tentative: check back on the website for more information as it arrives)
Date and Time: Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Location: Lazy Susan Dinner Theater, 10712 Richmond Hwy., Lorton, VA 22079
Leader: John Alishouse, asst. Joan Zawacki, 3211 Chester Grove Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, 301-568-3809, jaliishouse@
yahoo.com. Make checks out to SCWDC and send to John. Cost: $43 members, $48 guests
Calling all Pilgrims to the Lazy Susan Dinner Theater for the Thanksgiving holiday! Come and join us for our traditional delicious Thanksgiving Day buffet and musical show, with a real turkey and all the trimmings and dessert at a price that can't be
matched anywhere in the region (I've checked). At this printing the play has not been selected, but you know it will be a good
one, with the actors seen serving your drinks and later on stage. This great event provides exceptional camaraderie and good
conversation, PLUS you won't have to slave over a hot stove, be solo, or deal with a lot of familial personae on this special day
of giving thanks for the blessings we enjoy. Help keep the tradition going! ! More Later! keep checking the Ski-O-Gram and the
website, or call Joni at 703-723-6321, or John at 301-568-3809.
Read and Feed
We meet the third Thursday of each month. If you like to read, share your thoughts and opinions, socialize with nice people,
and enjoy good food—this activity could be for you. We start at 6:30 and finish by about 8 p.m. We meet in a private room
at Ted’s Montana Grill in Ballston at 4300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington (703-741-0661), next to Macy’s. It’s a few blocks from the
Ballston Mall Metro Station; there are low-cost parking garages and on-street metered parking (free after 6pm). The leader
for this activity is Marion Glass ([email protected]). Everyone is welcome – if you haven’t read the book – no problem –
no reservation needed, popping in is just fine.
October 17 - THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS, by Rebecca Skloot, (non-fiction, paperback, 400 pgs.)
Discussion Lead: Pat (tentative)
Summary: Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor black tobacco farmer whose
cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951—became one of the most important tools in medicine, vital for developing the polio vaccine, cloning, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, and more. Henrietta’s cells have been bought and sold by the billions,
yet she remains virtually unknown, and her family can’t afford health insurance. This New York Times bestseller takes readers
on an extraordinary journey, from the “colored” ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with
freezers filled with HeLa cells, from Henrietta’s small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia, to East Baltimore today, where her
children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells.
November 21 - KILLING KENNEDY: THE END OF CAMELOT, by Bill O’Reilly (non-fiction, paperback 325 pgs.)
Discussion Lead: Mary
Summary: In January 1961, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles to contain the growth of Communism while
he learns the hardships, solitude, and temptations of what it means to be president of the United States. Along the way he
acquires a number of formidable enemies, among them Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, and Alan
Dulles, director of the Central Intelligence Agency. In addition, powerful elements of organized crime have begun to talk about
targeting the president and his brother, Attorney General Robert Kennedy. In the midst of a 1963 campaign trip to Texas, Kennedy is gunned down by an erratic young drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes
the scene, only to be caught and shot dead while in police custody. The events leading up to the most notorious crime of the
twentieth century are almost as shocking as the assassination itself.
(Note: Book selections are subject to change.)
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Recreation
Lunch in Shirlington Ride
Date and Time: Sundays, 10 a.m. year-around
Distance and Difficulty: 16 miles, some hills but easy
Leader: Ron Trueworthy, [email protected]
Location: Shirlington Library/Signature Theater, 4200 Campbell Ave, Shirlington, VA 22206
Join us for lunch at one of the many restaurants in Shirlington (free parking in garages and lots on weekends). We meet
year-round on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. (for a 10 a.m. departure) on the brick plaza in front of the Shirlington Library / Signature
Theater to select a restaurant, then bike a 16 mile loop on the bike trails of Arlington (the Arlington Loop: traveling first on a
portion of the W&OD Trail, then the Custis Trail, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the Four Mile Run Trail) with a rest stop at Starbuck's in Lyon Village, and brief pauses for regrouping as needed. The 3-4 miles on the Custis Trail are hilly; the rest of the ride
is pretty flat (average speed on ride is about 10-12 miles per hour; cue sheet available). We should be back by noon for lunch.
This is a friendly, social ride; new people are welcome and will soon be part of the regular group. It would be wise to bring
a helmet, water, bike lock, money for lunch, and a bicycle in good repair with properly inflated tires. If raining, icy, or temperatures below 40 degrees this ride is a no go. Please email the leader before 9 a.m. if the weather is in doubt, or if you just want
confirmation of the ride status. If you only want to eat lunch and skip the ride, we'll be glad to have you join us.
Grand Canyon Rafting – Trip of a Lifetime!
If you have ever thought about an exhilarating adventure rafting the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, you must ACT
NOW. We may already be full, but call immediately if you have interest.
Join our group of up to 20 adventurers for one of the most memorable seven days you will ever experience. We will be guided by Hatch River Expeditions on a 188 mile journey (1400 foot vertical for you skiers) rafting and camping on the Colorado
River. Past participants explode with enthusiasm and frequently return. There will be two 14-person motorized rafts (not an
exclusive SCWDC group) that expedite us through calm sections and allows time each day for easy hikes up the beautiful side
canyons. The cost is about $3,630 which includes all transportation (including nonstop round trip from Dulles), two nights’
hotel lodging, meals on the river, camping equipment, park entrance fee, guide gratuity; everything but your personal items
and a few meals.
We depart Dulles Airport June 4 for Las Vegas where we will take a scenic bus ride to our overnight lodge at Lees Ferry just
below the Glen Canyon Dam. The next morning we are shuttled to the river to start our journey. On the seventh day, we take a
helicopter out of the canyon for a shower, change of clothes, and transportation back to Las Vegas. On the morning of June 12,
we fly back to Dulles with many wonderful memories and great new friends.
Because the park service has many limitations on these trips, they fill fast and must be booked way in advance. To avoid
the possibility of having to cancel and forfeit the cost of the trip, you should get trip insurance. Travel Protectors offers a very
reasonable group rate.
Contact Bill Rakow, [email protected], 703-273-0791(H) or 703-626-6630(C) for more information and space availability.
Tennis
Tuesday Night Tennis at Wakefield Park, Annandale VA
Date and Time: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Leader: Gene Lee, [email protected]
Cost: Actual costs for court rentals as determined by leader
This is a "weather permitting" event - if it is at least 50° and the courts are dry. Play begins at 5 p.m., but might start earlier.
During the summer we start as early as 4 p.m. and often play until 8 p.m.
This event is organized by email. If you are writing on the day of the event, please write before 10 a.m. If your email is not
acknowledged, you can still come - and take any space available. It's best if you write the night before. That way, if there are
special arrangements (like cancellation) you will be notified via email. To get on the email list, email Gene. We reserve courts
to accommodate the number who sign up in advance, but drop-ins are OK. Costs are shared among participants, based on court
rental fees paid to Fairfax County Park Authority. This is a self-rated social doubles format open to all levels - starting with players who can serve and return serve. We try to place everyone at their correct level; however this cannot be guaranteed. Time to
socialize after tennis continues at a local pub – at individual cost.
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Tennis
Ski Club Indoor Tennis "parties" are held almost every Saturday night at tennis clubs in Virginia or Maryland from September through June. Tennis parties are social events where participants from advanced beginners to advanced players have
a chance to play and mingle while enjoying a light buffet and drinks. Ski Club members who reserve in advance with a check
mailed to the leader of that week's party, pay $18 for a Virginia or Maryland party. Non-members who make an advance reservation only pay $5 more. "Phone" reservations pay the "at-the-door” prices, $3 more. All prices are listed on the Tennis Party
Application. Walk-ins (no reservation) are welcome but a playing spot cannot be guaranteed.
Most parties are at the Fairfax Racquet Club from 7 – 11 p.m. with an additional free hour from 11 – 12 p.m. Everyone is assigned two hours of mixed and same sex doubles (three 40-minute pre-arranged matches). Free tennis lessons are sometimes
provided when courts are available. These parties are for adults 21 or older. Party attendance is a mix of very active singles and
couples from their 20s to 60s. Parties average 64 players each week but some have up to 80 in attendance. Male/female split is
close to half and half each party.
The SCWDC rating system is based on the National Tennis Rating Program ("NTRP"). If you don't know about this scale or
are not sure of your rating, or have questions about the tennis parties, contact Jack Tarr at [email protected]. Minimum skill
level is required. You must be able to keep the ball in play, serve effectively and know basic tennis tactics. Beginners are encouraged to try their local county government recreation programs or tennis clubs for lessons.
If you would like to just visit a tennis party and socialize, you are welcome. Just pay $10 at the door and you can eat, drink,
and socialize. Bring your racket and wear or bring tennis clothes and you can play from 11 - 12 at no charge. You might also
play if someone drops out of the matches. If there is an opening on the court later, you can play at no extra charge.
An advance reservation (check received) is necessary to be assured a playing spot. It also costs less. If you decide to attend
the week of the party and can't mail your check in time, call or email the leader to see if there is a spot. You'll pay at-the-door
price, which is $3 more than the advance reservation price. This is the least desirable way of joining the party, since we refund
most of the price when you have to cancel with an advance reservation. (Cancellation fees are small, graduated based on date
of cancellation, UNLESS you wait until Saturday of the party, past 5 p.m.)
Plan to arrive between 6:30 - 6:45 p.m. to check in, and we suggest you leave "earlier" than your fastest time to the club,
because of possible traffic delays along the way. If you arrive after 7:30 p.m., you may be replaced by a standby and forfeit the
entire cost of the party.
Refunds: If you have an advance reservation and learn that you can't attend, call the leader as soon possible. The refund
schedule is at the bottom of the Tennis Party Application.
Saturday, September 21
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Mike Favole/asst. Jim Pregot
15418 Cedarhurst Ct.
Centreville, VA 20120
(571)262-1750
Saturday, November 2
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Trixi Bicknell/asst. Ruth Nelson
14816 Sun Meadow Court
Centreville, VA 22020
703-968-0570
Saturday, October 19
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Julia Zachary/asst. Bobi Normyle
4242 East West Hwy, #618
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301)652-2373
Saturday, November 16
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Amelia Lancellotti
42255 Terrazzo Terrace
Stone Ridge, VA 20105
301-237-6756
Saturday, October 5
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leaders: Colleen and Paul Bilowus
10319 Wood Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703)273-7853
Saturday, October 26
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Son Nguyen/asst. Teresa Cameron
7409 Dunnington Place
Alexandria, VA 22315
(571)379-3609
Saturday, November 9
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Trish Mast/asst. Rich Aronson
203 Yoakum Parkway, Unit 1401
Alexandria, VA 22304
202-907-1854
Saturday, November 23
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leaders: Shirley and Peter Hartogensis
5918 Walton Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301)564-1383
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Saturday, December 7
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leaders: Pam Bowman and Julian Boyce
4 Stone Manor Ct.
Towson, MD 21204
410-823-2577
Saturday, December 14
Fairfax Racquet Club
Leader: Nancy Shimp/asst. Kathleen
Kane
11143 Lake Chapel Ln.
Reston, VA 20191
703-476-5663
Team Sports
Monday Night Volleyball - Indoors
Date and Time: Every Monday night, 6:30-9 p.m., September - May (except Labor Day and Memorial Day Holidays)
Cost: $5 members, $8 guests
Leader: Tim Rulon, 301-946-7928, [email protected], Greg Ford, 301-706-3388, [email protected]
Location: Jelleff's Recreation Center, 3265 S St NW, just off Wisconsin Ave (next to the Georgetown Safeway)
Apres' Volleyball: Optional beer and pizza afterward at Froggy Bottom Pub, 2021 K Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 (this is
a new location for Froggy Bottom)
Tuesday Night Softball at Roundtree Park
Date and Time: Every Tuesday Night, 6 p.m. till dark through the spring and summer.
Leader: Bill Wilkinson, (703) 861-1171, [email protected]
Cost: $2 for the field plus softballs and food
This park is inside the Beltway along Annandale Road, just north of Little River Turnpike, and south of Rte 50. From the
Beltway take Rte. 50 east towards Seven Corners. Turn right at Annandale Rd. towards Annandale. Round Tree Park is about
2 miles on the left. We will be using field # 1 in the back of the park. Using a GPS device? Enter: 3320 Annandale Rd., Falls
Church, VA
We revisit our annual fling to recapture our youth on the lush diamond of green and dirt at Roundtree Park in Annandale
just outside the beltway. After the game, neither rain, sleet, nor snow will stop us from having pizza and beer to discuss the
finer points of the game. This is pickup softball for girls and guys. No pressure. Just for fun.
Friday Night Bowling
Date: Every Friday night
Cost: Pro-rated cost for lane rentals + shoes
Leader: Pete Campbell (703) 532-7776
Location: BowlAmerica, 140 South Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046, 703-534-1370.
We offer casual, non-stressful, group bowling for those who wish to participate.
Each week we will send out an email to see who is interested in bowling that Friday (from prior attendance) and will reserve
the necessary lanes to accommodate. This of course will be dependent on lanes available. That’s right, you will not need to
commit to bowl every Friday; only those Fridays you want to. If this is your first time, please email Pete at [email protected].
Fall Golf Outing Luray, VA
Date: October 25 - 27
Cost: Golfers $275, Non- Golfers $100
Leader: Pete Campbell 703-532-7776 (day) [email protected], 2513 N Kenilworth St., Arlington, VA 22207
Location and Directions: Luray Caverns Motel, Luray, VA, 1001 Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835. Directions: I-66 West to
Gainesville; US 29 South to Warrenton, US 211 West to Luray Caverns (45 minutes from Warrenton, 90 minutes from Capital
Beltway).
Price includes breakfast and dinner plus three rounds of golf at the Caverns Country Club Resort.
For Non-Golfers - a weekend getaway: The Shenandoah Valley and Shenandoah National Park. Our Motel is across 211 from the
Luray Caverns. There’s also plenty of antiquing and other historical sites to see. To sign up, send check payable to SCWDC to
leader.
Wednesday Night Golf
Date and Time: Wednesday nights through October. Starts between 5-5:30 p.m. We notify people by e-mail about their assigned starting times.
Cost: $17 for 9-holes
Leader: Geoffrey Pennoyer 202-702-6044
Location and Directions: Jefferson District Park, 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042, 703 573-0443. Take I-495 to Exit
50, Take US-50 East and then follow the Fairview Park ramp and go north on Fairview Park Dr. to Lee Highway. Cross Lee Highway and you are there.
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Hikes
Riverbend Park - Great Falls, VA
Date and Time: Saturday, October 5, 10 AM - 12 p.m.
Leader: Lori Cohen, 703-867-3942, [email protected]
Distance & Difficulty: 4 miles, flat (some can choose to add a mile or two, moderate, some hills).
Directions: 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls, VA. Take I-495 to Georgetown Pike West (Rt. 193) toward Great Falls. Pass
the Great Falls entrance and continue a mile or so until you see the sign for Riverbend Park. Turn right and follow through
neighborhoods another couple of miles to the small sign on the right toward Riverbend (Jeffery Rd). Turn right and continue a
mile or so and park at the Visitor’s Center.
Information: This scenic hike follows the Potomac River to the Great Falls Park. View the breathtaking falls and return for the
hike back to Riverbend. Those who desire to depart from the group are welcome to add another mile or two on the Great Falls
paths which have some moderate hills.
Old Angler's Inn to Great Falls Park - Potomac, MD
Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Bob Brambilla, 703-379-4520, c (703) 475-7138, [email protected]
Distance and Difficulty: 4 miles, Easy
Directions: 10801 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD 20854. From VA, take I-495 over the American Legion bridge to exit 41 for
Carderock/Glen Echo. Turn toward Carderock. At T intersection turn left onto MacArthur Blvd. Go approximately 1 mile. Old
Angler's Inn will be on the right. Park in the lots across the street from Old Angler's.
Information: This hike is an old favorite! Walk progresses along the canal for a couple of miles with walk out to platform for
magnificent views of Great Falls! Return is through upper forested area.
Lake Needwood - Redland, MD
Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Pam Burdick, 301-509-4218
Distance and Difficulty: 4 miles, Easy
Directions: 16093 Avery Road Redland, MD 20855. Park entrance is at Lake Needwood Rd & Avery Dr Redland, MD 20855 (off
of Muncaster Mills Rd (115) or Norbeck Rd (28). Head to Picnic Area 3 to park.
Information: Natural surface trails follow the shoreline of Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park and also meander
through adjoining forest.
Great Falls Park - Great Falls, VA
Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Rick Goulet, 703-606-0706, [email protected]
Distance & Difficulty: 4-5 miles, flat/moderate hill
Directions: 9200 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22102-1019. Take I-495 to Georgetown Pike West (Rt. 193) toward Great
Falls. At the intersection of Georgetown Pike (193) and Old Dominion Dr., turn right into Great Falls entrance (there is a sign).
Entrance fee is $5 per car; then follow the road to the parking lot on your right. The traffic often backs up at the entrance so try
to arrive 15 minutes early.
Information: We will meet outside under the Visitor's Center. This scenic hike is like 3 different hikes rolled up into one. The
hike starts out with stops at two overlooks to view the falls close-up and from a distance. Part 1 of the hike follows the Potomac
River. Part 2 follows the mid-size stream called Difficult Run. Part 3 we hike through the forested interior of the park. Restrooms and food can be found at the Visitor's Center. We will not be taking a lunch break, but we will be taking a 5 minute snack
break near the 1/2 way point.
Glover-Archbold Park - Washington, DC
Date and Time: Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Bob Brambilla, 703-379-4520 (H) & 703- 475-7138 (c), [email protected]
Distance and Difficulty: 4 miles, Moderate (elevation change & creek crossings)
Directions: 4405 Edmunds St NW, Washington, DC 20007. Meet in NW DC at the corner of Foxhall Rd. and Edmunds St. NW
DC. Call Leader if further direction is needed.
Information: We will explore this wonderful section of woods in the heart of Northwest DC! If you've never been there, you
will find it hard to believe you're in the city. One of this leader's favorites!
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Hikes
Sugarloaf Mountain - Dickerson, MD
Date and Time: Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (earlier & longer hike than normal)
Leader: Chris Klocek, 240-460-4408, [email protected]
Distance and Difficulty: 6 miles, Moderate to Strenuous (The more strenuous part of the hike is the trail to the summit, which
is relatively short but somewhat steep.)
Directions: 7901 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842. We will start hiking from the West View Parking Lot, taking the blue
trail, then the red to the summit, then the green trail back to West View Parking lot.
Information: Sugarloaf Mountain looms above rolling farmlands about 30 miles northwest of Washington. Privately owned,
it’s managed as both a nature preserve and public recreation area. Although it attracts many visitors, they’re mostly sightseers
and picnickers who prefer the roadside overlooks and the summit. For hikers, the 3,300-acre property offers a variety of good
trails. It is wildflower beautiful in spring, green-bower scenic in summer, and turning leaf colorful in autumn. The climb up the
summit trails are well worth it due to the spectacular views! What to bring: Water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, rain
gear, camera. Some people like to hike with trekking poles. Wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Sandals and flip flops are not appropriate. Dress in layers. SugarLoaf Trail Map - http://www.sugarloafmd.com/images/maps/102709_trailmap.pdf
Huntley Meadows Park - Alexandria, VA
Date and Time: Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Patricia Grantham, 813-731-6859, [email protected]
Distance and Difficulty: 4 miles, Easy
Directions: 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22306. From Beltway (I-495) in Alexandria VA, take exit 177A to Richmond
Hwy (US 1) South. After 2-3 miles, turn right on Lockheed Blvd. In less than a mile, turn left at the park entrance.
Information: This hike is a level 4-mile trek through wetlands and woodlands.
Scotts Run Nature Preserve - McLean, VA
Date and Time: Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Rita Togni, 703-405-6710, [email protected]
Distance and Difficulty: 4 miles, Moderate (elevation change)
Directions: 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102. From the beltway exit on Georgetown Pike towards Great Falls, meet
in Scotts Run main parking lot (second parking lot across from Swinks Mill Rd.) alongside Scotts Run (Make sure not use the
small upper-trail parking lot as both are adjacent Georgetown Pike).
Information: Join us for the 4-mile loop hike through this nature preserve that runs along the Potomac River with lots of ups
and downs and an occasional rock scramble. There are NO restrooms onsite.
Capital Crescent Trail - Bethesda, MD
Date and Time: Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Leader: Amelia Lancellotti, 301-237-6755, [email protected]
Distance and Difficulty: 4-5 miles, Easy
Directions: 6300 Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda, MD 20816. Meet at the parking lot on Little Falls Parkway near the intersection with Arlington Road in Bethesda, MD.
Information: This is a 4-5 mile walk (straight up and back) on paved surfaces mostly under tree cover. There are NO restrooms onsite.
Family owned since 1970 & located in Fairfax!
Specialty Ski, Snowboard, & Tennis Shop
Fairfax Circle Shopping Center
Next to Artie’s & across from Home Depot
703.385.SNOW
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SKI CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
5309 LEE HIGHWAY
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22207
(USPS) 487-000
Late Breaking Events or Announcements
Where are the October and November Calendars Usually Printed in the Magazine?
They are now posted on the web site, www.scwdc.org. Navigate from the front page by clicking the “Explore” button, and you
will see either the September or October calendar, depending on the day that you check. All of the events will be posted. The
calendar has a “filter” function so you can select the program that you want to investigate, and then only those type events will
be displayed. The calendar now has a scroll function; you can scroll from the current month to the next month. If there are
changes to any event, like price, time, leader etc., they will be posted on the web site right away.
The Wonder Bread Years
Date and Time: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Alden Theater, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA, 703-790-0123.
Cost: $28 members, $30 nonmembers
Leader: Joan Zawacki, 44084 Natalie Terrace #201, Ashburn, VA 20147. Make checks out to SCWDC and mail to Joan.
Take time out from your Halloween scene to enjoy the wit and humor of Pat Hazell, writer of the famously funny Seinfeld
series. This fast-paced hilarious production is a salute to the Baby Boomer generation. It gracefully walks the line between
standup and theater, and restores a much-needed sense of wonder while leaving audiences laughing and savoring the past.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner – see page 9
From Joan and Ann, (Cultural co-chairs): Traditionally, SCWDC plans a Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theater. However, this year the Lazy Susan management isn’t sure that it is going to plan that event. If Lazy Susan isn’t available
(and they will know by October 1), Joan and Ann will look for another restaurant/location and place that event on the SCWDC
web site. So check the web site in October for current information. This will also be announced in the Ski-O-Gram.
New Year’s Eve Party, Dec 31
Details aren’t set yet, but a group of SCWDC members are looking at possible locations for a New Year’s Eve Party. Check the
web site for more information in October.
Delivery of the Magazine Changes From Mailed To Download
The December/January issue won’t be mailed to everyone. It will be composed just like before and it will be posted on the
web site. An email will be sent out stating that it is available for viewing or download. You, the individual member, will decide
whether to print several pages or the whole issue. Anyone who does not have email/internet access should contact the office
to be placed on a list for limited distribution of the printed magazine. This change is based on the decision of the Board of Directors to balance the SCWDC budget (this year and next) without planning to raise membership dues or prices. When you get
the email announcing the availability of the next magazine, we’ll include your username and password. The magazine is being
posted in the Member Area which password-protected.
Financial Information to Members:
It’s a Policy Manual requirement that the annual audit be furnished to members. The actual wording is, “The Treasurer shall
submit an audited financial report for all activities of the Club to be completed by September 15th. This shall be published in
the next issue of the magazine. This will include the budgets that were established for various categories at the start of the
year.” However, this year the audit will be published on the SCWDC web site, in the Member Area. Look for it in the tab, “Financial Information For Members.”
Ski-O-Gram Format Changed: What Do Think Of It?
The weekly Ski-O-Gram goes about to about one-third current members, one-third former members, and about one-third to
people who have no connection to SCWDC other than the email. During the last several years, the length of it went to 8-10-12
pages; it was like a smaller version of the magazine. Each program chair who wanted to publish an article needed to submit
copy every week, extra work. Much of the copy was for events that were held every week, and the same copy was already in
the magazine and posted on the web site. So as of September, the format has been changed to a headline format, with only a
few full-description articles published when there are unsold tickets for a near-term event, or something like a new location
for the Thanksgiving Day dinner. A survey form has been posted on the SCWDC web site to get your reaction. Also members,
please consider coming to the monthly social meetings to talk in person to the President or a member of the Board of Directors.
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