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Last updated:
26 April 2008



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26 Apr 2008

Alive After Five

Tennis Evening  4/5/2008  (Sat)
Japanese Hibachi Dinner  4/26/2008  (Sat)
Harriman Hike  4/27/2008  (Sun)
Wanaque Hike  5/10/2008  (Sat)
Spring Bike Weekend Cape May  5/16-18/2008  (Fri-Sun)
Horseback Riding  5/31/2008
Met's Baseball
  6/25/2008
Yankee's Baseball  7/31/2008  (Thu)


Alive After Five

Alive After Five is an opportunity for Club members and friends to relax, unwind and socialize monthly at area bars, taprooms and pubs. Participants often take advantage of nearby dinner possibilities to extend the evening.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
Best Western Fairfield Executive Inn Hotel
216-234 Route 46 East, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
973-575-7720     www.bwfei.com

Please come join us on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the Executive Lounge to catch up with old and new friends.

We will have happy hour from 4:30-7:00 with ½ price drink specials and complimentary appetizers. You, also, can purchase appetizers from the discounted happy hour menu, not a bad deal! A full dinner menu is available for those who wish to dine there and after 7, the Lounge turns into a piano bar.

I look forward to seeing you there !

Please contact Lisa at LisaSLP@aol.com with any questions/concerns.

Directions
From Route 80 East -
Follow Route 80 East to exit 47B (Route 46East).
Follow Route 46 East for 3½ miles. The hotel is on the right side.
From Route 80 West -
Follow Route 80 West to exit 53 (Routes 23 and 46).
Follow Route 46 West for 2½ miles.
Make a U-turn at the Gately Overpass and follow the sign for Rt. 46 East.
The hotel is on the right side.
From Garden State Parkway North -
Follow GSP to exit 145 (Route 280).
Follow Route 280 West to exit 1 (New Road).
Make a right off the exit ramp onto New Road.
At the 1st traffic light make a right onto Route 46 East.
The hotel is 3 miles ahead on the right side.
From Garden State Parkway South -
Follow GSP to exit 153 (Routes 3 and 46).
Route 3 West will run into Route 46 West.
Follow 46 West 7½ miles.
Make a U-turn at the Gately Overpass and follow the sign for Route 46 East.
The hotel is on the right side.

Friday, June 13, 2008
BISTECCA RESTAURANT & GRILL
EMBASSY SUITES,  909 PARSIPPANY BLVD.
PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054
(973-334-1440)       http://www.embassysuites.com


Please come join us for a very exciting happy hour on Friday, June 13, 2008. We are delighted to have Garden State Ski Club join us for the fun filled night.

There will be featured happy hour prices on house wine, lite beer draft and the “promo” drink of the night as well as complimentary snacks.

We will have the pleasure of listening to a live band (at the inside bar) as well as enjoying the outdoor patio to catch up with old and new club members.

Bistecca offers a full menu for dining for you to enjoy as well!

Please contact Lisa at LisaSLP@aol.com with any questions/concerns.

Directions to Hotel
From Route 80 West take exit 43 (Route 287/Rt. 46). Stay to the extreme right following signs for Route 46. At fork, bear right and follow to traffic light. Turn left at light. Turn left at next traffic light onto Route 46 West. Turn right at light onto Route 202 North/Parsippany Blvd. (Hotel on the right.)

Or you can get specific directions from their site at
http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/hotels/maps_directions.jhtml?ctyhocn=PRNNJES

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Tennis Evening

Please join us for an evening of indoor tennis….

Date: April 5, 2008
Time: 7:00PM - 11PM
Location: Brooklake Country Club,
      139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ
Price: $35 Includes: Sandwich (Sub) / Soft drinks / Bottled water
Please feel free to bring a beverage of your choice including beer or wine

We are looking to have a total of 30 people …

Please make checks out to the MCSC and mail them to:
Mr. Tim Harvey
133 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960

Any questions or concerns, please contact Tim at (973) 722.1400 or Harveybuilding@aol.com

Please indicate your playing level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced). We will place you as accurately as possible with people at your level.

Directions:    http://brooklaketennis.com/directions.htm
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Japanese Hibachi Dinner 

Saturday April 26th from 8 - 11pm

Join the Morris County Ski club and your host Tobi Klein for a Hibachi Dinner at East Tokyo in Randolph. Watch as the chef puts on a show as he cooks your Hibachi dinner. Space is limited to only 20 people.

Your dinner includes soup, salad, Shrimp appetizer, and your choice of Hibachi Chicken, Steak or Shrimp dinner. Also included is 1 soda per person. The restaurant does not have a liquor license but you are encouraged to "bring your own" (Wine, Saki).

East Tokyo is located on Route 10 East, just past Center Grove Road in Randolph (973) 989-6181. It is across the street from the Stonefire Grill, where we have had 2 AAF Happy Hours.

Space is limited to 20 people, so please sign up before April 21st.

Cost: $32.00 per person, which includes full dinner, tax and tip

To sign up for this event or obtain more information, contact Tobi Klein at Jrsygirl723@aol.com or call 973-650-4343. Price is $32 per person. Please make checks payable to the Morris County Ski Club (MCSC) and remit to Tobi at a club meeting or mail it to her at 19 Ridgewood Drive, Randolph NJ 07869

Directions:
Take Route 287 to exit 39 for Rt. 10 West.
Take Route 10W approve 8.5 miles to Center Grove Road
(next light after Millbrook Ave).
Be in the LEFT TURN lane - make a U-Turn onto Rt. 10 East.
East Toyko is located in the first strip mall on your right.

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Harriman Hike

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Lake Skanatati Parking Lot,
Harriman New York

Description: Join the Morris County Ski Club on an approximately 7 mile hike in Harriman State Park. The hike will be moderately difficult with some climbing involved. There will be some scenic overlooks and we will visit the "Lemon Squeezer". The hike should take between 4 and 5 hours to complete, including a lunch break. After the hike we will go to a nearby Bar and Grill (probably Rhode's North Tavern).

Important Notes:
1. Wear hiking boots instead of sneakers. The terrain is rocky and there will be some water crossings.
2. Bring a day pack, sufficient water, and your lunch.
3. You may want to bring a 2 way radio and a camera.
4. You will warm up as you hike.
5. A trail map will provided at the site.
6. There are no facilities at the meeting place. There are facilities approximately 2 to 3 miles past the meeting place at Lake Tiorati.
7. A trail map will be provided at site.

For more information please contact Paul Van Duyne H (973) 473-1426 / W (973) 882-0860.  Email: p_vanduyne@yahoo.com. Advanced sign up is not required, however, if you plan to go kindly Email Paul.
If you have doubts if the hike will be held please, call (973) 882-0860 ext #230.  A message will be posted by Saturday afternoon and will be updated if needed. To contact Paul the day of the hike please calls his cell phone (201) 396-3570.

Directions to the Hike
Route 287 North or Garden Sate Parkway North to Route 17 North
Route 17 to just beyond the Center of Sloatsburg and make a right onto Seven Lakes Drive.
Go 8 miles on Seven Lakes Drive and make a sharp left into the Lake Skanatati Parking Lot.
The lot is 0.7 miles past the Kanawauke Circle and Lake Askoti is on the opposite side of the road.

Note: If you need any food or drink you should purchase them prior to turning onto Seven Lakes Drive.
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Wanaque Reservoir Hike

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Wanaque NJ

Description: Join the Morris County Ski Club on a moderate 6 to 7 mile hike to Ramapo Lake. There will be a few climbs which will offer views of Ramapo Lake, the Wanaque Reservoir and the surrounding mountains. We will hike along Ramapo Lake to a set of ruins and then follow the newly blazed Wanaque Ridge Trail back to our starting location. The hike should take about 4 to 4.5 hours to complete including a lunch break. After the hike we will go to Thatcher McGhee’s an Irish pub.

Important Notes:
1. Hiking boots rather than sneakers.
2. Dress in layers as you will warm up.
3. Carry a day pack
4. Bring sufficient water, your lunch and bug repellent.
5. Bring a 2-way radio if you have one.
6. You may want to bring a camera.
7. A trail map will be provided at site.

For more information please contact Paul Van Duyne H (973) 473-1426.
Email: p_vanduyne@yahoo.com. Advanced sign up is not required but recommended, if you plan to go kindly e-mail Paul.
Should the weather be questionable, call (973) 882-0860 ext #230 to find out if the hike is on. To contact Paul the day of the hike, you can reach him on his cell phone (201) 396-3570

Directions to the Hike
From Morristown Area
• Route 287 North to exit 55 (Route 511 North)
• Make a right at light and follow 511 North (Ringwood Avenue) 1 mile.
• Make a right onto 2nd Ave. There will be a traffic light and a CVS at 2nd Ave.
• Go 0.3 miles to a stop sign and make a left onto Boulevard
• At next intersection bear right to continue onto 4th Ave
• In 0.2 miles where 4th Ave bears left stay straight onto Black Beach Road.
• Follow Black Beach Road about 0.5 miles to the end. There is a large parking lot and a recreational complex.


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Spring Bike Weekend

Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, 2008
CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

Lodging: Atlas Inn, located at 1035 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204, the phone numbers for the Inn are (609) 884-7000 or (888) 285-2746 (toll free). The Inn is an ocean front hotel with lots of great amenities including beverage refrigerators in all rooms, sauna, swimming pool, and exercise room. Not only great amenities but the trip will include a hospitality suite that will be stocked with beverages and snacks.
Biking: There will be 2 organized rides planned – a shorter ride of around 20 miles and a longer ride one (35-40 miles).

Cost: Members cost is $205 per person which includes 2 nights lodging double occupancy, 3 meals (breakfast Saturday and Sunday and a Saturday group dinner). Members will have sign-up priority through the March 25 meeting. After March 25 the cost for members and guests to sign up will be $230.

To sign up make check payable to Morris County Ski Club and bring to a meeting or mail to Beth Malkin 33 Rogers Lane, Sparta, NJ 07871. Questions call Beth at 973-670-0065 or e-mail at bethmalkin@yahoo.com

Directions: Take the Parkway to exit 0 to route 109 south which becomes Lafayette Street/CR-633 for 1.2 miles then turn left on Madison Ave./CR-653 for .6 miles at the end you will be at 1035 Beach Ave.

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An Evening of Horseback Riding

Saturday May 31, 2008 5:30 PM

A love for horses and an adventuresome spirit are required for all participants.  Included are an hour-and-a-half trail ride, a one-and-a-half-hour Western-Style BBQ, live entertainment and lots of quality fun with an old fashioned hayride at the end of the evening.

All riders must weigh below 240 pounds including clothing and shoes.
The cost is $60.00 a person and it is a BYOB for the dinner.

To sign up make check payable to Morris County Ski Club and bring to a meeting or mail to:
Steve Rauscher    3 Wooley Drive, Annandale, NJ 08801-3021.
If you have any questions contact Steve Rauscher at (908) 507-2256
or steve.rauscher@andrew.com

www.echolakestables.com

Directions:
55 Blakely Lane, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 ( 973) 697-1257
Follow highway 23 North (past Butler) to Echo Lake Rd. Exit - exit off to right - go 1/8 mile - make right on Blakely Lane - go to end of street.

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Met's Baseball

Wednesday June 25th 7PM

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Join the Morris County Ski Club as we head to Shea Stadium to catch the NY Mets face the Seattle Mariners in intra-league play. We have excellent seats to help cheer on the Mets as they battle a team with championship expectations.

Tickets for this event are priced at only $28 and include a mezzanine level game ticket plus a $5 coupon for use at any concession stand. Tickets though are very limited in number and will be available only to ski club members until Wednesday May 28th. If any tickets remain on that date, they will become available for guests at the same price. So sign up quickly and don't miss out on the fun.

When: Wednesday June 25th 7PM (Game time)
Carpool from the Hanover Marriott at 5 PM
Where: Shea Stadium Flushing NY
123-01 Roosevelt Ave. Flushing, NY 11368
Cost: $28 per ticket (includes $5 in Mets money which can be used at ANY Shea Stadium concession stand (including beer) plus the cost of transportation / parking

Please make checks ($28 per ticket) payable to the Morris County Ski Club (MCSC) for the full amount and either give them to Tony Tarullo at a club meeting or mail them to him at:
3310 Robinson Court,  Bridgewater NJ 08807.
For more info call Tony at (908) 393-4422 or via email at tonytarullomcsc@yahoo.com. On the day of the event only Tony can be reached at (973) 978-1776.

Directions to Shea Stadium from Northern New Jersey:
Take the George Washington Bridge to the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) South to the Triborough Bridge to the Grand Central Parkway to the Northern Boulevard/Shea Stadium exit.
Directions to Shea Stadium from Southern New Jersey:
Take the Goethals Bridge to the Staten Island Expressway East to the Verrazano Bridge to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway North/East to the Grand Central Parkway to the Northern Boulevard/Shea Stadium exit.
...OR Take the Bayonne Bridge to 440 South to the Staten Island Expressway East,
...OR Take the Outerbridge Crossing to 440 North to the Staten Island Expressway East then follow directions above.

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Yankee Baseball

Thursday, July 31, 2008
Join the Morris County Ski Club as we go to historic Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2008 to see the New York Yankees. We have obtained group tickets at approximately a 50% discount for this game. Members will have priority to these tickets through June 10th. This is the last year that games will be played in Yankee Stadium. Starting in 2009 the New York Yankees will play a new Stadium being built across the street. Please join us to see this exciting game at the most famous sports venue in the world.

Date: Thursday July 31, 2008
Opponent: L.A. Angels
Game Time: 7:05 PM (bus leaves at 3:30 sharp)
The bus will depart from the Ramada at 3:30 sharp so we have the best chance at touring Monument Park.
Price: Only $50

This is a “packaged event” Including: Bus Transportation, Parking, Tolls, Snacks and Beverages on the bus. We should arrive early enough to tour historic monument park.

Monument Park is a special place honoring the greatest Yankee heroes with the construction of monuments and plaques at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees have also created a special walkway to serve as a tribute to those Bombers who have had their uniform numbers retired.

Please make checks payable to the Morris County Ski Club (MCSC) for the full amount and either give them to Andy Modale or Kim Castellucci at a club meeting or mail them to Andy Modale – 27 Cannon CT.-Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
For information please contact Kim (KimCastellucci@yahoo.com) or Andy (AndyModale@yahoo.com) If you need to contact anyone the day of the event please call 732-319-1410 or 973-641-2074

Bus Leaves from the RAMADA HOTEL - 130 Route 10 West - East Hanover, New Jersey 07936  phone: 973.386.5622 www.ramadaeasthanover.com

Directions:
Take Rt.287 North or South to Rt.10 East.
Continue until you pass Novartis Pharmaceutical complex on the Right (just passed the intersection of Rt.10 and Ridgedale Avenue).
After this intersection and passing the complex, take the next jug handle (in front of Movie theatre) to cross over Rt.10 and go West.
You will see the Ramada on the Right shortly after the jug handle. It is just after the Macaroni Grill and Chili's.

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