President's Message

GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE PALM BEACH GATOR SNO W S K I C L U B

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PRESIDENT President’s Message Check our web site for lots of Gator activities Evie Houston coming up. We have lots of socials and spe- 561.762.2628 Hello Gators, [email protected] cials activities for all your enjoyment.

It has been one hot July VP SKI TRIPS Yes, our ski trips started selling last Abe Tessler topped off by thundering 561.633.3551 month. Yea! [email protected] rain storms. Between all the rain Gators sure VP SPECIAL ACTIVI- We have outstanding ski deals: Breckenridge; TIES seemed to find sun- Beaver Creek; Whistler, our FSC (Florida Ski Debbie Haselmire shine. 561.281.3431 Council) Trip; New Park City; Keystone and [email protected] Italy (Andalo-Paganella, Trentino). "Some dif- Captain Hiram's was a super weekend, and VP SOCIALS when you are having so much fun no one ferent exciting places to ski plus our all-time Dorothy Rettay favorite ski resorts.” 561.964.0243 realizes it's sizzling hot. Debbie Haselmire [email protected] and her handy helpers did an outstanding job Sign up on-line or come to our general meeting with a well-organized event with plenty of TREASURER on August 13th at the North Palm Beach Coun- Allicyn Winchester home cooked food. Of course, I do believe try Club to check out all our wonderful ski and 561.308.7571 we went through a lot of ice cold beer. Great allicynw social trips. They are selling fast, so don't you @hotmail.com Job, Debbie and all helpers. be left out in the sun when you could be skiing

SECRETARY Some of us visited Mel Fisher’s museum. It in the snow. Sharon Long 561.626.0406 was very interesting and educational. No one We have an Energized, Enthusiastic, Excit- wmarussich@comcast volunteered to go diving and look for treas- .net ing, Excellent club. Don't you be left out! Bring ures, but we all had better insight on what your friends and family. We have members all PAST PRESIDENT the treasure hunters went through. Just un- Richard Wennet ages. Remember, you don't have to ski to be a 561.776.7729 believable! member; we have fun and trips for everyone. [email protected]

Our Friday Happy Hour had a huge turnout at YOU, the member is what make our club so MEMBER AT LARGE The Islander Room, a perfect place for Happy Estela Basso GREAT. And I love meeting all of you. 561.214.1603 Hour. You can enjoy the Tiki Bar outside, [email protected] where there was actually a cool breeze com- I'm proud to be your President. COMMUNICATIONS ing off the ocean. Or the inside bar where DIRECTOR Thank You Wendy Angelastro they served some appetizers. Some danced 561.401.8430 to the rock and roll music with some old time [email protected] favorites, Steve and Angela. Just being Sincerely,

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR with Gators and socializing makes a fun filled EVIE HOUSTON, Pam Strickland evening. 561.346.6855 [email protected] PRESIDENT

EVENT COMPTROL- LER DIRECTOR Next General Membership Meeting: Ray Collie Thursday, August13th at North Palm Beach Country Club 6:30pm Social Hour 7:30 pm Busi- 754-264-4364 ness [email protected] Next Board of Directors Meeting: Thursday, August 6th at Double Tree Hotel ,Palm Beach Gardens, 6:30 pm P A G E 2 AUGUST 2015 Your Club Needs Volunteers! Your Club Needs Volunteers! We are looking for volunteers in several categories to help our Club succeed in the 2015-2016 year that started on June 1st.  Social and Special Activities Planning Committee— We need more members to help with our events and activities. If you have ideas for new events that you would like to help implement, come to our next meeting. We meet on the Tuesday before the Board Meeting at the Village Tav- ern inside of the North Palm Beach Country Club. Come at 6:30 PM to order food and drinks, and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM. For more information, please contact Debbie Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or [email protected] or Dorothy Rettay at 561-964-0243 or dret- [email protected].  Trip Leaders and Assistant Trip Leaders—For Ski Trips, contact Abe Tessler at 561-633- 3551 or [email protected]; for other trips, contact Debbie Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or [email protected].  Event Leaders—If you are interested in leading one of our events, please contact Dorothy Ret- tay at 561-964-0243 or [email protected] or Debbie Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or [email protected].  Officer Assistants — Volunteers are needed to be assistants to the VP/Ski Trips, VP/Special Activ- ities, VP/Socials and Treasurer. Must be members in good standing and comfortable with comput- ers, with experience using e-mail, Excel and Word.

Membership Renewals for New Club Year Starting June 1, 2015 Our 2015-2016 membership year began on June 1, 2015. In order to participate in most of our trips and weekend events, you must be a member. Please take the time to renew your membership. Your dues are used to pay for our operating expenses, our Membership Picnic and the free food you get at many of our meetings. Please support your Club. Member name tags are available upon request at our general meetings. Membership applications can be downloaded on-line at our website at www.gatorsnowskiclub.com. They are also available to fill out at our general meetings. Dues are $40 per year for single memberships and $60 for family memberships. You can mail in your application, turn it in at the meeting or pay on-line with a credit card. For your convenience, a membership application is included on page 4 of this newsletter. P A G E 3 AUGUST 2015 Please Visit and Like Our New PBGSSC Facebook Page The Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club is proud to announce our new Facebook page. Please visit us at https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachgatorsnowskiclub and “like” our page. You are encouraged to post pictures and comments.

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Look for our Mascot Events Planning at Happy Hour Committee: Meets the FIRST TUESDAY before the Look for our Gator sign and Board Meeting the alligator head full of candy, seen here at the June 12th Join Debbie and Dorothy the happy hour at Carmine’s Tuesday before the Board Ocean Grill in Palm Beach Check us out Meeting at 7 PM at the North Gardens. Palm Beach Country Club . on Facebook

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Take a tour of our new website. We hope you like it ! It features:

Event Information: on ski trips and all social activities. Blogs: each of your Board Members can keep you up-to-date on the news from their area of responsibility. Event Registration: register online and pay with credit card (or checks). Join/Renew: your membership online. Members Only Area*: a password protected area with a searchable Directory and other content. Forums: where members can discuss topics of interest with other members. Surveys: where members can vote on preferences. Customizable Member Profile: You can add a head shot of yourself, and set your privacy settings (what information would you like to share and what to keep private). Photo Albums: pictures taken at our events...are you there? *In order to access the Members Only area, your membership for the current fiscal year (June 1, 2015- May 31, 2016) must be current, or the system will not let you in. If you need to join or renew your membership, you can do so online. Your login is your e-mail. Each member needs a unique e-mail.

If you are logging in for the first time, click "Forgot Password" and a password will be e-mailed to you, from [email protected]. If you do not see the e-mail shortly, check your spam/junk folder. If you have joined/renewed recently via check, and you cannot log in, your check may be being processed. Otherwise, we may be missing your e-mail or there may be a typo in it. Please contact Estela Basso [email protected] for help.

GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 P A G E 7 June Meeting Recap — June 11, 2015 Gators members gathered for our June general membership meeting at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Our 2016 ski trips were put on sale to an enthusiastic crowd. President Evie Houston greeted the members. She introduced our new members and guests, and each gave a brief introduction. Next VP / Ski Trips Abe Tessler introduced the trip leaders who spoke about some of the trips, We watched a presentation by Mike Agnew of Sports America Tours on their ski trips for next winter. Then Marco Dallapiccola spoke about our trip to Italy. Next VP / Spe- cial Activities Debbie Haselmire presented the upcoming special activities events. Following her, VP / Socials Dorothy Rettay presented the future social events. Then the meeting was adjourned.

GATOR TALES P A G E 8 AUGUST 2015 Ski Trips From Your VP / Ski Trips, Abe Tessler Snowman’s Tales Hello to all our skiers, We are currently 3 spots short of selling out the Paganella, Italy trip. Stay tuned for news on our upcoming Ski Kickoff We have 7 spots left on the Breckenridge, CO trip, Gala! Our Gala committee, headed up by the won- and Beaver Creek is currently at 21 and selling derful and talented Dorothy Rattey, is planning an quickly. Whistler, B.C. is currently at 14; I want to unforgettable event that you will definitely not want remind all of you who have not been to Whistler that to miss. At this time, I would like to take the oppor- it is not only considered one of the best ski resorts tunity to thank those that were involved in securing a in the world, but also a Florida Ski Council trip with fabulous deal for this event on the membership’s many perks, such as parties, happy hours, and rac- behalf. It is important to me that YOU know. First, I es. This promises to be a wonderful trip, take ad- would like to thank our President, Evie Houston, and vantage while it is still available. Although we have our past VP of Ski, Walter Marussich, for working 60 pillows, we have only been able to secure 34 air out a deal with Vail Resorts that will give the mem- seats. Don’t wait, sign up while they are still availa- bership back $2,000. That’s right—$2,000!!! You ble! have been asking me why we have 4 Vail Resorts Trips (Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, New Park City, The New Park City, which was purchased by Vail and Keystone) on our schedule this year. Well, Vail Resorts last year, has undergone $50 million in ren- Resorts has promised to give $2,000 back to the ovations and now connects to Canyons, making it club if we have 4 trips with a MINIMUM of 28 skiers the country’s largest ski resort. Please take the per trip. We must bring at least 28 to each resort, so time to go to our website and see the video for it is important to get the word out to any skier you yourself, it is quite impressive! The trip is selling know who is looking for a great trip at a great price out quickly, so reserve your spot while you still can. to sign up for one of these trips, or the deal is off! We will close our season with a Spring Break trip to Keystone, CO, a family-friendly mountain with great All 4 trips range from $1,455 to $1,759, and all trips snow and night skiing, among many other activities. include R/T Air, transfers, lodging, 5-Day Lift, and a This is a trip that traditionally sells out quickly. Do party package! And better yet, if you sign up for not procrastinate, reserve your spots now! more than one of these trips, you can buy the Epic Local Pass and save even MORE MONEY! Con- For information on all these mountains, please refer tract the Trip Leaders for more information. to our website or call our friendly and experienced ski trip leaders. Second, I would like to thank Mike & Sheri Agnew, our exclusive Sports America Ski Tour Operator for In closing, I am looking to put together a ski trip their donation. They will be donating $10 back to committee for next season’s docket. This is your the Membership for every skier that goes skiing on opportunity to offer your input on future destinations the Vail Resorts trips! So the more that sign up, the for the club. If you are interested, please contact more the Membership gets back! No minimum or me via e-mail at [email protected]. maximum, let’s break their bank! This is a win/win for ALL! That’s what we call giving back! Thank you as always, As we are getting closer to our ski season I would Abe Tessler like to update all of you on our ski program. As I mentioned in my July Article, do not procrastinate or VP of Skiing you will be left behind, sign up while spots are still available. We got great airfare but will not be able to add more spots at these great prices. I have been (561) 633-3551; asked a few times about a budget trip and when/if I will add one. Well, as soon as we get closer to ful- [email protected] filling the 28 skiers per Vail Resorts trip, I will add a budget trip to our schedule.

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Breckenridge, Colorado: Jan. 9-16, 2016 (Price $1,455) * # Trip Leader: John Paglialungo ([email protected], 561-358-2048) 7 nights at the Village at Breckenridge, at Peak 9 base, easy walk to Main Street. 5 day lift tickets that includes Beaver Creek, Vail Keystone & A-Basin, Party Package. Non-Stop Round Trip Air with no baggage fees & Transfers with grocery stop.

Beaver Creek, Colorado: Jan. 16-23, 2016 (Price $1,737) * # Trip Leader: Linda Oliver ([email protected], 561-236-5875) 7 Nights at The Charter, Ski In/Ski Out. 5 day lift ticket that includes Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone & A-Basin & Party Package. Non-Stop Round Trip Air with no baggage fees & Transfers with Grocery Stop.

FSC Whistler, Canada - FSC Trip: Jan. 23-30, 2016 (Price $1,925) Trip Leader: Chris McArdle ([email protected], 561-575-5587) Assistant Trip Leader: Bob Senzina ([email protected], 561-635-0630) 7 Nights at the Tantalus Lodge, Short Walk to Gondola. 5 day lift ticket, Party Package Round Trip Air & Transfers with grocery stop

New Park City at Canyons Trip, Utah: Feb. 6-13, 2016 (Price $1,726) * Trip Leader: Homer Zulaica ([email protected], 561-400-9301) 7 Nights at Silverado Lodge, Short Walk to Lifts. 5 day lift tickets, Party Package Round Trip Air & Transfers with grocery stop.

Andalo Paganella, Italy: Mar. 11-19, 2016 (Price ~$2,095) Trip Leader: Karen Eslary ([email protected], 561-312-7650) 7 Nights at the Hotel Cristallo, Short Walk to Lift. 5 day lift tickets, Breakfast and Dinner included. Round Trip Non-Stop Air from Miami to Milan, Party Package. 3 day Optional Post-trip Extension to Florence for $348.

Keystone, Colorado - Spring Break: Mar. 19-26, 2016 (Price $1,759) * Trip Leader: Carole Kay ([email protected], 561-801-3400) Assistant Trip Leader: Bruce Holtzman ([email protected], 305-206-1200) 7 Nights at The Evergreen Condos, 4 minute shuttle to slopes. 5 day lift ticket that includes Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek & A-Basin, Party Package. Round Trip Air & Transfers with grocery stop.

* Trip is eligible for Vail Resorts Epic Pass for lift tickets. Contact your trip leader for details. # Trips can be combined back to back for a $510 cost saving.

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GATOR TALES P A G E 11 AUGUST 2015 Breckenridge, Colorado - Ski Trip BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO…January 9- even more fun…you may want to try 16, 2016 PERFECT MOUNTAIN/PERFECT TOWN Hello Gators! Our first ski trip of the season, to Breckenridge, Co…is off to a great start! Just $1,455 includes R/T air with South- west, FLL to Denver (non- stop)…and no snowmobiling, snow shoeing, sled- baggage ding, winter biking and sleigh rides! fees; pre-trip party, après skis and group dinner. We have 25 skier/boarders signed up already, and we have room for more! Breckenridge in January should prove a great snowy month…and we’ll be staying one block to You may want to stay after our week, Main Street, and the awe-filled historic and join the trip to Beaver Creek! So town of Breckenridge, with great restau- contact me today…John Paglialungo rants, shops, entertainment amenities 561/891-0009 [email protected] to and more! Accommodations at the Vil- sign up for a trip you won’t want to lages of Breckenridge are ski-in-ski-out miss! with indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, sauna and steam room, fitness center and heated underground parking…For

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Beaver Creek, Colorado - Ski Trip

January 16- 23, 2016 Our lodging is at The Charter where the Now Only $1,737 — A $150 Price Reduc- amenities include a full-service spa, tion! health club, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, an onsite ski rental shop, and Beaver Creek is a beautiful, upscale ski restaurant and bar. The resort is ranked destination with the aura of a premier in Conde Nast Traveler and in the Zagat European resort. Everything is close at Survey of top U.S. hotels, resorts, and hand from your lodging. The lovely vil- spas. Our accommodations are 2B/2BR lage, itself, is Tyrolean style and rather (Quad) condos with fireplaces, balcony/ quaint. Even the walkways are heated - patio, and beautiful mountain views. not exactly roughing it, is it? The resort is ski in/ski out having access to the Elkhorn Lift via the Skyway. As an added bonus, our non-stop flights on Southwest haveno baggage fees, a $120 savings. We will then whisk you away to Beaver Creek on private transportation. Of course the week will include several really nice Après Ski Happy Hours as well as a special dinner. With 1,832 skiable acres and a 3,340 All of these plans are in the works as foot vertical rise, it’s no wonder the ski- this is being written. ing elite flock to Beaver Creek each winter. The mountain has 25 lifts and 150 This wonderful ski destination with a- 5 different trails to make every trip down day lift ticket (optional 6 day tkt.) which the mountain an adventure. But what allows you a day at Vail or one of the really sets it apart from other mountains other nearby ski areas is $1,737 pp. is the amount of fresh powder you can Your trip leader is Linda Oliver, who can find in ski stashes all over the resort. be reached at 561-236-5875 or lboli- From the gentle, manicured slopes of [email protected]. Bachelor Gulch, to the open intermediate trails of Larkspur and Rose Bowl, to the steep bumps of Grouse Mountain, skiers and riders of all abilities will feel at home.

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GATOR TALES P A G E 17 AUGUST 2015 Whistler, Canada - Ski Trip Whistler January 23-30, 2015. art galleries, and lots of different bars Hey skiers and non-skiers! If you have never and restaurants and people watching! been to Whistler Blackcomb, British Colum- Since this is a Florida Ski Council trip, also bia, then you DO NOT want to miss this op- happening this week is the annual ski portunity to ski this amazing resort that was race, two dinners with dancing, a gator the site of the 2010 Olympics! dinner, après ski, and on Friday we will It's the largest ski resort in North America, it depart Whistler Village and go in to gets the most snowfall of any ski resort in downtown Vancouver where you will get North America, it has over 8000 acres of skia- a bonus day to shop, wander, eat, and more! ble terrain, three gondolas including the one Our accommodations include 2 bedroom/2 bath condos with full kitchens, granite counter tops, and balconies that overlook the mountains. We have a ded- icated shuttle JUST FOR US that will run every single day from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. To relax at the end of the day, you can use the sauna, two Jacuzzis or the heated pool along with cozy robes provided for you. This ski trip is the trip that offers every- and only Peak to Peak Gondola connecting one something whether you ski or not. Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain! You will have so much to do, that I prom- If you like a variety in the type of runs you ise you will come home from Whistler ski, then come join us because this resort has with great memories! over 200 groomed trails as well as heli skiing, So come join Bob Senzina and myself for terrain parks, and open black diamond and a trip of a lifetime! Please go to our Ga- double black diamond runs. tor website and register online....we are If you don't ski or for those of you that need filling fast! Hope you will join us for fun more to do than ski, how about doing a win- and fellowship. ter zip lining/trekking across the amazing

valley between the peaks; OR how about du- plicating an Olympic experience by going on the luge; snow shoeing, cross country skiing, snow mobiling, shopping, and dining. Wan- der around the over 2 miles of the wandering village walkway where you can enjoy shops,

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What do I get for $1,925??? What is so special about Whistler-Blackcomb? $1,925—Includes 5 days of skiing, -Largest ski resort in North America, easy groomed to 2Bd/2Ba Condos– Tantalus Lodge; 2 FSC powder filled bowls, 8100 ski-able acres, 200 marked parties and lunches, annual SKI Racing runs, 16 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers, 3 gondolas, and the Competition, Gator après ski events, and famous Peak-to-Peak Gondola that connects Whistler dinner, FSC lunch on the mountain, air Mountain to Blackcomb Mountain. fare, transfers, and FUN, FUN, FUN!!! Plus, you will be skiing THE premier ski For non skiers: Tubing, Cross Country Skiing, Snow resort in North America! Shoeing, Snowmobiling, Helicopter Tours, Zip lining, Zip Trekking, shopping, and much, much more!

Additional Bonus!!! Departing ski resort on Friday by bus, arriving in Vancouver to explore, eat, drink, and shop—at no additional cost. Payment Schedule: ** $200 deposit due upon signing up ** $600 due by Sept. 15 ** $600 due by Oct. 15 ** $525 due by Nov. 15 Total cost of the trip is $1,925if paid by check. Credit card payments add 3% to over- all cost. May register and pay online at www.gatorsnowskiclub.com

Flight Information: American Airlines from FT. LAUDERDALE Jan. 23: 6:00 a.m. Ft. Lauderdale to Vancouver –Connecting through Dallas-Arriving 11:37 a.m. Jan. 30: 8:00 a.m. Vancouver to Ft. Lauderdale—Connecting through Dallas. Arrival time 10:42 p.m.

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Payment Details: Full Package: $1,925 (includes air, condo, transfers, lift tickets, party package, après ski) Base Price: No Air, No Lift: $1,009 (includes condo and party package) Price including everything EXCEPT AIR: $1,260 (condos, transfers, lift tickets, party package) Price with air and NO LIFT TICKETS: $1,603 (air, condos, transfers, party package) Party package only: $200 Single Supplement: $2,534 (depending upon availability)

Mountain Information: Terrain Type: Beginning 20%, Intermediate 55%, Advanced 25% Total Number of Lifts: 3 high speed gondolas, 1 high speed 6-pack, 13 high speed quads, 4 triple chairs, 15 surface lifts Top Elevation: Whistler: 7,160 ft.; Blackcomb: 7,494 ft. Trails: 200+ total on both mountains Parks and Pipes: 5 parks, 1 super pipe, 1 snow cross track Skiable Terrain: Whistler: 4,757 acres; Blackcomb: 3,414 acres

For more information AND to mail payments contact: Trip Leader: Chris McArdle, 6054 Lucerne Street, Jupiter, FL. 33458 Home: 561-575-5587. Email: [email protected] Assistant Trip Leader: Bob Senzina, 114 Santander Court, Royal Palm Beach, FL. 33411 Cell: 561-635-0630. Email: [email protected]. **All people who sign up to participate in any gator ski trip MUST be a member of the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club. The cost is $40 for an individual or $60 per family. You may join online or by sending your check to the Membership Director (all information is posted on the website).

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New Park City at Canyons, Colorado - Ski Trip

Join the excited Gators that have already Check out this video: https:// signed up to experience The NEW Park www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXjN9-Vn City with Trip Leader Homer Zulaica ! -K8 Staying at the Canyons Base in the Sil- This package includes: Air from FLL to verado Condos, February 6-13, 2016 for SLC, short transfer, 5Day Lift with 6 only $1,726 pp! The second lowest price Day add on, Pre-Trip get-together, trip of the season! If you have not yet heard, Park City is the latest resort to be under the umbrella of Vail Resorts. And what does that mean for YOU? It means that Vail Resorts will be working its magic with 50 million dol- lars turning what is now the largest ski resort (7,300 acres) into a first class destination resort for skiers & boarders, beginning with a ski lift to connect PCMR with Après’ ski & club dinner. And why not Canyons ready for the 2015-2016 season, take a day off and experience the Olympic Park or Salt Lake City.

and many more upgrades, new lifts, gon- Contact trip leader Homer Zulaica at dolas & on mountain dining. (561) 400-9301 or email: homerzu- Your lift ticket will be good at both Park [email protected] for more information City & Canyons, and don’t forget, it you or to sign up. This trip also has an are doing Breckenridge or Beaver Creek or online registration on the Club web- Keystone as well with the Club, the Local site at www.gatorsmowskiclub.com! Epic Pass, bought through the Club will save you even more!!

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Homer Zulaica (561) 400-9301 [email protected]

GATOR TALES P A G E 22 AUGUST 2015 Andalo Paganella, Italy - Ski Trip Vieni in Italia con me! Ah, Italy…join me sion to Florence following the trip. for a fabulous week in the Dolomites ski- The fantastic base price of the trip is ing the Andalo-Paganella Ski Area! We $2,095 (subject to change). We are will be staying at the Hotel Cristallo in the only taking 40 lucky Gator members quaint village of Andalo which is only on this trip so don’t delay in signing steps from the gondola and the ski rental up for a trip that will bring lasting shop. The 2 bedroom 2 bath units accom- memories! modate 4 people and include breakfast Contact Karen Eslary at 561-312-7650 or [email protected] for more information!

and dinner. Enjoy après ski on the outside patio while taking in breath taking views of the mountains! The trip also includes a 5 day lift ticket, tours and wine tasting at the Francesco Moser Winery and the Mez- zacorona Winery, night skiing and a gala dinner at the new on mountain restaurant the Dosson, a happy hour at the Dosson and a lunch at Restaurant La Roda where you can take in 360 degree views of the mountain! Additional highlights are a visit to Garda Lake and the town of Trento with a museum tour and not to be missed old section of the city. Optional tours include a one day trip to Venice during the week and a three day exten-

GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 P A G E 23 SKI ITALY Andalo-Paganella, Trentino Dolce Vita in the Dolomites March 11-19, 2016 All-Inclusive Package Only $2,095* Join the Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club at the fabulous Paganella Ski Resort with our hotel in Andalo-Paganella just a short walk to the lift. This amazing trip includes:

 7 nights in 3*** Superior Hotel Cristallo – Breakfast & Dinner included  Round trip non-stop flights from Miami to Milan on American Airlines  5 days Skipass (included) or 6 day Skipass ($24 extra)  Transfer to and from Milano Malpensa/Verona Airport to the hotel  Tour & Tasting to Francesco Moser Winery & Mezzacorona Winery  1 Night Skiing with Gala Dinner at the New Mountain Restaurant Dosson  1 Lunch at the Rifugio La Roda (6,972 ft. altitude)  1 Happy Hour at the Rifugio Dosson  Visit to Garda Lake – Riva del Garda  Visit Downtown Trento  Optional Day Trip to Venice—Only $72  Optional 3 Day Florence Extension—Only $348

 Package without lift tickets is $1,981. Ground package is $1,248. Ground package without life tickets is $1,134. Sixth day lift ticket is $24. Single Supplement add $570. For more information, contact trip leader Karen Eslary at [email protected] or (561) 312-7650.

* Prices subject to change due to foreign currency fluctuations, airline surcharges, etc.

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As the last trip for the 2016 ski season, you will you have activities such as fly fishing, snow want to take advantage of the largest mountain cat tours, snow tubing, sleigh rides with din- in Summit County with over 3,148 skiable acres ner and ice skating, enjoy the spa, wine with 20 lifts and 5 back bowls. Keystone is only 1 tasting or take the Summit Stage into a vari- ½ hours from Denver International airport and ety of towns for shopping. Your cost as a offers you the top ranked terrain park in the non-skier (no country. With the longest ski day in Colorado, lift ticket) is you can sleep in and enjoy the newly renovated $1,380.00. 10,000 square foot luxury spa, or skate on a 5 There will be a acre ice skating rink or take the Summit Stage charge for into Dillon, Silverthorne, Frisco or Breckenridge. these activities When you return, you can hit the slopes for depending on night skiing as they don’t close until 8 p.m. the vendor you select. The ski resort offers award winning restaurants This family friendly resort has an average of with menus inspired by the local ingredients Col- 235” of snow a year with ample amounts orado has to offer. Après’ ski and a club dinner historically falling in the month of March. will not disappoint. In addition to the après’ ski There are plenty of options for all skill levels and club dinner, the package price of $1,759 per with 32% of the mountain for intermediate person also includes 7 nights at Evergreen skiers and 49% for the more advanced skier. Condos (2br/2bth Quad) with roundtrip air out The resort offers ski school for the skier of PBI to Denver with transfers, a 5 day lift with looking to advance their ability or simply an optional 6th day for $46.00. The slopes are a need to convenient 4 minute ride which is offered free of learn the charge every 20 sport. The minutes. If you resort have a 2015- offers free 2016 Epic Pass, night skiing you can save the night of $379.00 off the arrival, free package price. ice rink admission and 20% off skate rentals, The Epic Pass no charge for the Nordic Trail, and free ad- must be purchased through your trip leader. mission to the Kidtopia events, along with This trip gives you the opportunity to personalize free yoga and fitness classes. So no matter your accommodations by providing an option of your level of skiing or if you don’t ski at all, upgrading to Timbers or Lone Eagle Lodge for an Keystone has something to offer you. additional but very reasonable cost. For the For additional information, contact Carole pampered and more spoiled skier, the upgraded Kay at [email protected] or 561-801- lodging offers you ski in and ski out and 2 and 3 3400. Applications can be mailed to 639 E bedroom condos are available. Ocean Avenue Suite 301 Boynton Beach, FL For the non-skier who wants to visit Keystone, 33435 to the attention of Carole Kay.

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GATOR TALES P A G E 26 AUGUST 2015 Special Activities From VP of Special Activities, Debbie Haselmire

HI GATORS! win at over 130 tables and 2,200 of the most Join us Tuesday, 6:30 PM, August 4th at our NEW location for Social & popular slots at The Seminole Hard Rock Holly- Special Activities meeting. We will meet at VILLAGE TAVERN inside wood. The price is only $18 for members. Con- the NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB. As the Summer FUN tact Bill Lobb at 561-703-7551 or bill- continues on, the ski season will be here before the Gators know it! [email protected] for more information and to Until then it is up to Socials and Special Activities to provide many fun sign up. See flyer further down in this newslet- events / activities to keep us busy. Please see below as there have ter. been more activities created this past month including some bus trips and an Iceland Adventure next year. Things are so busy with Special FT. MYERS BEACH PI- Activities that 2016 is starting to take shape with more FUN, FUN, FUN RATE FEST - Oct. 9-11, 2015 to be added to the calendar!! Please feel free to contact me at any time Grab your pirate gear and join the Gators for a rollicking weekend as with ideas or questions. we invade Ft. Myers Beach for Pirate Fest. Festivities include the GOLF MONDAY NIGHTS - Ongoing quest pub crawl, Pirate’s Ball, sea battles, marketplace and entertain- Join the Gators every Monday night for a golf meet-up for only $10 at ment. Discounted hotel rooms at the Matanzas Inn are being offered Lone Pine Executive Golf Course at 6251 N Military Trail, across from for you to reserve just a block from the festival. This fabulous $20 the Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach. Tee off time is between party package for this event includes a Gator get together. Please 5:30 and 6:00 PM. If you are new to the game, you can be teamed with contact trip leader Debbi Boyer Haselmire at 561-281-3431 or an experienced golfer who will teach you some basics and golf course [email protected] for more information or to sign up. Please etiquette. For more information, contact Trish Orlowski at 561-841- see the flyer on page 31 of this newsletter. 7995 or [email protected]. BAHAMAS CRUISE ON THE GRAND MIAMI MARLINS BUS TRIP - Aug. 23, CELEBRATION - Oct. 23-25, 2015 2015 Board The Grand Celebration at the Port of Palm Beach for a week- Join us as we take a bus to MIAMI for a baseball game in the “NEW” end cruise to Freeport, Grand Bahama. Enjoy a large pool deck with 5 MIAMI MARLINS STADIUM. Enjoy a tailgate picnic, then proceed into swimming pools & Jacuzzis, a luxurious spa & wellness center, eight a South Beach Style, air conditioned stadium where the Marlins take bars & lounges, a Las Vegas style casino, state of the art performance on the Phillies. Contact Wendy Anglestro or Ed Scheer at 561-401- center with live entertainment & duty free shopping. Contact Debbi Haselmire for more information at 561-281-3431 or fun45in- 8430, [email protected]. See the flyer further down in this newsletter. [email protected]. See the flyer further down in this newsletter for UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - Sept. 11-13, more details. 2015 ICELAND, JULY 17 – 29, 2016 Get your 2 day park to park tickets online for a packed, fun filled week- ICELAND...not just a destination, it’s an adventure in a stunning scen- end at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Experience the new ery!!!! Join the Gators as they explore a small volcanic island located Wizarding World of Harry Potter, take a ride on the all-new multi- between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean in the Artic. dimensional thrill ride Harry Potter and the Escape from the Gringots. Iceland is about the size of Kentucky with the average temperature in Right next door you can swing high above the city streets with Spider- July ranging from 51 degrees to 76 degrees. The gators will fly into the Man like never before. Marvel at the new high definition animation, capital, Reykjavik and have a phenomenal adventure exploring this high tech 3D glasses, upgrades to the audio and lighting plus so much island from July 17 – 29, 2016. Approximately four-fifths of the country more. Make your reservations to stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites next is unpopulated and uninhabitable. Glaciers cover more of the land in to Universal Studios. Contact Bill Lobb at 561 -703-7551 or bill- Iceland than in all of Europe. In addition to glaciers, the island has [email protected] for more information on this fun filled weekend. lakes, mountains, a lava desert, lush green areas, and natural hot See flyer further down in this newsletter. springs, making Iceland a spectacle of nature. If this trip is on your SEMINOLE HARDROCK CAFE - Oct. bucket list, do not miss the opportunity to sign up for this amazing trip. For more information and full itinerary of this adventure please contact 3, 2015 Ann West at [email protected] or 561-840-8449 or Deb Join the Gators as we take a charted bus to the Hard Rock Café on a Haselmire (VP Special Activities). See the flyer further down in this Saturday late afternoon for a fun filled evening at one of South Flori- newsletter. da’s ultimate destinations for fun and entertainment. Dine at a signa- ture and award winning restaurant, then stroll through the shops or enjoy the tropical pool oasis beach club. Stop in the casino and play to Debbie, VP Special Activities

Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meeting NEW LOCATION: Tuesday, August 3rd at North Palm Beach Country Club in the Village Tavern. Come at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm.

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Golf Every Monday Night – Only $10 Beginning May 4th @ Lone Pine Golf Course Meet up with your Palm Beach Gator Snow

Ski Club friends for a fun ongoing activity! Tee off time is between 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm and we will play until dark. This golf outing is for beginners to intermediates. We will be walking with pull carts, which is a great way to work out the Monday stress and get some great exercise.

If you are new to the game, you can be teamed with an experienced golfer who will teach you some basics and golf course etiquette. Lone Pine Executive Golf Course is located at 6251 N Military Trail, across from the Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach. So mark your calendars for Monday night’s outing and a fun evening of golf.

Contact Trish Orlowski (561-841-7995– [email protected]) or Betty Williams (561-389-8353) if you have any questions.

GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 P A G E 28 Recent Special Activities Trip Bike and Barge Trip—May 15-24, 2015

Trip leader Ray Flow escorted 24 lucky Gators on a phenomenal bike and barge trip this past spring. They enjoyed a fabulous cycling and sailing trip crossing different landscapes in both Belgium and Holland. They cycled and toured in the daytime and slept on the barge at night. They visited green Dutch polder landscapes and quiet roads and villages. They viewed the picturesque countryside between the Flemish cities and the rich history of the old city- centers of Amsterdam, Gouda, and Bruges.

GATOR TALES P A G E 29 AUGUST 2015 Recent Special Activities Trip Baseball Game — July 3rd

The Gators enjoyed a great Baseball Game at the Roger Dean Stadium on Friday, July 3rd organized by Rick Pahl. After a great happy hour at Hokkaido, we were thrilled to watch the Palm Beach Cardinals play the Ft. Myers Miracle. Afterwards we had a special treat of bonus Independence Day holiday fireworks and a concert by tribute band. The photos below attest to the wonderful time had by all. Thanks, Rick, for setting up this marvelous event!

GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 P A G E 30 Recent Special Activities Trip Capt. Hiram’s, Sebastian - July 17th-19th

52 Gators enjoyed a FUN filled Summer Getaway weekend with the Captain! WOW is the best word to describe the event that started with a HH get together poolside with delicious food, plenty of cold beverages, Jell-O shots and Gator friends. The evening went by quickly at the Sandbar dancing to the sounds of Bullet Theory. After the last Ga- tor standing finally went to sleep, morning came by real quick with mimosas, pastries and egg sandwiches cooked by Bill Lobb. The River King cruise had about 30 Gators aboard as they enjoyed the scenic tour of the river. Others enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking both days with only 1 minor injury occurring. A feast was had on hot dogs plus yummy sides poolside for lunch, with plenty of more cold beverages. While some enjoyed relaxing poolside others went to Mel Fischer’s Museum, some even decided to do a Pub Crawl at the various bars along the river. More Fun!!!! Gators enjoyed dining Saturday night at the local seafood restaurants, then back to the Sandbar for more music. They evening still rocked on with karaoke poolside, more Jell-O shots and cold beverages still flowing!!!!!! This will be an event to remember, Gators partied with a purposed that was to have FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!!!!

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BASEBALL GAME TO NEW MARLINS STADIUM MIAMI, FLORIDA

SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 2015 LEAVE AT 10 AM FROM DOUBLE TREE HOTEL PGA & MILITARY TRAIL & ADDITIONAL STOP AT LANTANA & I-95 (MCDONALDS) BUS HAS (A/C, BATHROOMS & TV'S)

INCLUDED: GAME TICKET, BUS RIDE, TAILGATE PARTY W/ SANDWICHES & SNACKS SMALL COOLERS WELCOME W/ FAVORITE BYOB

PRICE: $60 MEMBERS $65 NON MEMBERS / GUESTS MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: GATOR SNOW SKI CLUB OR PAYABLE ONLINE

SIGN UP WITH TRIP LEADERS: WENDY ANGELASTRO & ED SCHEER 561- 401- 8430 [email protected] 1150 Morse Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

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Join the Gator Snow Ski Club on a chartered bus Saturday, October 3, 2015 Enjoy a fun filled evening of gambling, shopping, dining at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino!!! Bus will leave from the Double Tree Hotel at 4:30, with Lantana stop. Leaving the casino at midnight for return home. The price is only $18 for members, $23 for non members. Payable online or check!!! For more information and to sign up contact event organizer Bill Lobb at [email protected] ,,,,,,,, 561- 703-7551 or Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities) at

[email protected], 561-281-3431

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Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club Presents: COME SAIL AWAY ON A 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT CRUISE ABOARD THE GRAND CELEBRATION OCTOBER 23 - 25, 2015 LEAVING THE PORT OF PALM BEACH CRUISING TO FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA

CABIN OPTIONS (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) INTERIOR CABIN,,,,,, DECK 4,,,,,,,,$139 / PERSON INTERIOR CABIN,,,,,, DECK 5,,,,,,,,$169 / PERSON INTERIOR CABIN,,,,,, DECK 6 & 7,,,,$179 / PERSON OCEAN VIEW CABIN,,,DECK 4 & 5,,,$199 / PERSON OCEAN VIEW CABIN,,, DECK 6 & 7,,,$209 / PERSON SUITES AVAILABLE (INQUIRE WHEN BOOKING RESERVATION) ALL 3RD & 4TH PASSENGERS IN CABIN $112 EACH

TAXES OF $61.78,,,,, PLUS $12 / DAY GRATUITY PER PERSON ADDTIONAL VALET PARKING AT PORT ADDTIONAL

ONLY $100 DOWN PER CABIN OR $50 PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY CALL 1-800-281-9448 TO RESERVE YOUR CABIN (USE CODE #231 FOR GROUP RATE)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TRIP LEADER DEBBI HASELMIRE (VP SPECIAL ACTIVITIES) 561-281-3431 OR [email protected] FUN! FUN! FUN!

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December 12, 2015

Join The Gator Snow Ski Club as we take a chartered bus to the Annual Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Leave at 1:45 PM from the Double Tree Hotel, get dropped off at the Downtowner. Enjoy the pre-parade activities that include gathering of the extravagantly decorated boats along the River- front. See the start of the Parade at 6PM!!!

Bus will pick us up 10 PM at the Downtowner to return home. COST is $25 for members, $28 for non- mem- bers!!!!!! For more information, please contact Bill Lobb at [email protected] , 561 -703-7551. OR Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities), [email protected] , 561-281-3431.

Payable online or by check!

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Florida Panthers Hockey Game vs. Detroit Red Wings

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Join the Gator Snow Ski Club on our chartered bus to the Pan- thers vs. Detroit Red Wings. The bus departs at the Double Tree Hotel at 4 PM. Our tickets are in the Florida Panther’s Sky Box and include: Bus Ride, Free Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks and Food throughout the game. The price is only $55 per member, $60 non-member. There are a limited number of tickets, so be sure to purchase them early. For more information, please contact the Event Organizer: Bill Lobb at [email protected]. 561-703-7551. Or Deb Haselmire (VP Special Activities), [email protected],

561-281-3431,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Payable online! Or by Check!

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GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 P A G E 39 Upcoming Special Activities Event Series Leisure Bike Rides - October 2015 to April 2016

Our exciting new Leisure Bike Ride season will be  Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at River- starting in October. Ben Smith has organized this bend Park, Saturday March 12, 2015, Guest Lead- ongoing event with the help of guest leaders. er: Letti Falko Photos from last season’s rides are shown below.  Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Palm The Leisure Bike Rides on the schedule this sea- Beach, Saturday April 16, 2016, Guest Leader: son include: Chris McArdle  Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at We invite you to join the Gators for these fun Satur- Okeeheelee Park, Saturday October 17, 2015, day morning monthly excursions. We ride starting at Leader: Ben Smith 10 AM and then stop for an optional group lunch.  Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Please watch for them on our website and in the Abacoa, Saturday November 21, 2015, Guest newsletter. Leader: Ray Collie Contact Ben Smith at [email protected] or 561-  Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Ju- 775-3481 or if you would like further information. no Beach Saturday December 5, 2015, Guest Leader: Estela Basso

 Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride at Ju- piter Farms, Saturday January 9, 2016, Guest Leader: Tim Kuhn

 Gator Snow Ski Club Leisure Bike Ride & Op- tional Camping at Lake Okeechobee, Satur- day, February 6, 2016, Guest Leader: Tedd Reed Abacoa

Juno Beach

Okeeheelee Park Jupiter Farms

Lake Okeechobee

Riverbend Park Palm Beach

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UPCOMING Social Activities From VP of Socials, Dorothy Rettay HAPPY HOURS Gators Meet at 5 PM Greetings, Gators! Each month our social committee plans unique and exciting Carrabba’s Italian Grill - Happy Hour events right in our own backyard. Gators love to get together often; that is how friendships grow. 7 August 2015 FEATURED EVENT FOR AUGUST: 1/2 Off draft beer and select drinks, large AARGH, YE MATEYS AND WENCHES. pour wine glass , free appetizers, -3 7 pm JOIN US FOR A DAY OF ADVENTURE IN JUPITER 11201 US Hwy 1 August 15 - Buccaneer Bowling Bash: This will be a Saturday adventure North Palm Beach 33408 in Jupiter. The battle begins at 3 p.m. on the alleys at Jupiter Bowl and Rocco’s Tacos - Happy we continue the celebration at the great pirate hangout "Shipwrecks," Hour where Wenches and Mateys get happy hour prices and music. A day of 14 August 2015 "pillage, plunder, and pleasure!" Pirate Costume is optional; but there will be a prize for the best dressed buccaneer. You don't want to miss this! $1 off all drinks, free appetizers, -4 7 pm Contact Captain Jeff Saxton ([email protected]) or First Wench Dorothy Rettay ([email protected]) to reserve your spot. 5090 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 33418 Gator Happy Hours Jack’s Grumpy Grouper - Happy Hours are the most popular way to meet and connect with your fel- Happy Hour low Gators. Wear your name badge or beads, and you will be instantly 21 August 2015 part of "the in crowd." Our Happy Hours are the best, thanks to the efforts $1 off all drafts and of Jeff Saxton. Here is where we will be in August: domestic beer, $3 well Carrabba's- Happy Hour drinks, $4 house wine, $3 07 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • North Palm Beach well drinks, $5 specialty Rocco's Tacos- Happy Hour drinks, 3-7 pm 14 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • Palm Beach Gardens 308 N. Dixie Hwy. Jack's Grumpy Grouper- Happy Hour Lantana, FL 33462 21 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • Lantana Holy Smokes - Happy Hour Holy Smokes American Bistro and Bar- Happy Hour 28 Aug 2015 5:00 PM • Palm Beach Gardens 28 August 2015

Hope to see you happy $6 doubles for house We need volunteers! If you would like to help, and often! brands, $4 house wine please come to our Committee Meeting. glass, $2.50 domestic Dorothy Rettay drafts, $3.50 premium VP Socials drafts , 2 free pizzas, $5 Come to our Social and Special Activities Planning Meeting: cheese pizza, 4-7 pm Tuesday, August 3rd at North Palm Beach Country Club in the Village 2650 PGA Blvd. Tavern. Come at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7 pm. Palm Beach Gardens 33410

GATOR TALES P A G E 41 AUGUST 2015 Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club August 2015 Happy Hours Friday, August 7th Where: Carrabba's Italian Grill - 630-7386 PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG TO 11201 US Hwy. 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A GATOR. Website: www.carrabbas.com

When Will We Meet: Friday, August 7 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: 1/2 Off Draft Beer and Select Liquors/Cocktails, Large Pour Wine Glass, What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: 1/2 Off Appetizers Specials For Gator Members : None

Friday, August 14th Where: Rocco's Tacos - 623-0127 5090 PGA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Website: www.roccostacos.com

When Will We Meet: Friday, August 14 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $1 Off All Drinks What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: None Specials For Gator Members: Free Appetizers

Friday, August 21st Where: Jack's Grumpy Grouper - 847-4158 308 N. Dixie Hwy. Lantana, FL 33462 Website: www.jacksgrumpygrouper.com

When Will We Meet: Friday, August 21 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $1 Off All Drafts and Domestic Beers, $3 Well Drinks, $4 House Wine Glass, $5 Specialty Cocktails What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: $5 Pork Sliders, Grouper Fingers, Chicken Wings Specials For Gator Members: None

Friday, August 28th Where: Holy Smoke's American Bistro - 624-7427 2650 PGA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens Website: www.holysmokesbistro.com

When Will We Meet: Friday, August 28 starting at 5:00 pm. What Time Does This Restaurant's Happy Hour Run: 4:00 - 7:00 pm. What Are Their Drink Specials During Happy Hour: $6 Doubles for House Brands, $4 House Wine Glass, $2.50 Domestic Drafts, $3.50 Premium Drafts, $15 for 5 Domestic Beer Bottle Buckets, 5 for $18 Premium Beer Bottle Buckets What Are Their Food Specials During Happy Hour: $5 Cheese Pizza Specials For Gator Members: Two Free Pizzas

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JUPITER ADVENTURE!

AAAR! YE WENCHES AND MATEYS

A DAY OF PILLAGE, PLUNDER AND PLEASURE

Saturday, August 15

Buccaneer Bowling wins the prize by killing off the competition. The battle begins at 3 p.m., Jupiter Bowling Lanes, 350 Maplewood Dr., Jupiter, FL (561-743-9200)

Celebrate the victory at Shipwrecks Bar and Grille, 1511 Old North Dixie Hwy., Ju- piter FL. Savor great food in a pirate setting that showcases artifacts and treasures actively being recovered from Jupiter's own Spanish shipwreck of 1659, just a few hundred yards off Jupiter Inlet. Happy Hour Pricing and Music!

$16 for 3 games of bowling, including balls and shoes Bowling or Pirate Attire

Non-Bowlers Welcome to Join the Festivities

Contact Captain Jeff Saxton, [email protected], 561-691-8062 First Wench Dorothy Rettay, [email protected] 561-964-0243 or Register Online

GATOR TALES P A G E 43 AUGUST 2015 Recent Happy Hours Carmine’s Ocean Grill Happy Hour – June 12th

The Gators had a great turn out at Carmine’s Ocean Grill in Palm Beach Gardens, one of our favorite destinations. A wonderful time was had by all at this waterfront Italian restaurant and bar.

Barolo’s Happy Hour – June 26th The Gators enjoyed a happy hour at the Barolo’s in North Palm Beach, another recurring destination that we have not been to in a while. A great time was had by all at this Italian restaurant and bar.

GATOR TALES P A G E 44 AUGUST 2015 Recent Happy Hours Hokkaido Happy Hour – July 3rd

The Gators enjoyed a great happy hour on July 3rd at the Hokkaido Restaurant in Abacoa in Jupiter, a Japa- nese restaurant and bar. This was our third time at this establishment. Some of us stayed in the bar to enjoy the ambience, while others headed over to the Gator event of the baseball game.

Waterway Cafe Happy Hour – July 10th The Gators celebrated happy hour on June10th at the Waterway Cafe in Palm Beach Gardens, recurring destination. This tropical themed restaurant on the Intracoastal offered a feast of free appetizers including a carved roast beef and later live music.

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GATOR TALES AUGUST 2015 P A G E 46 New Park City, Colorado - Ski Trip—February 6-13, 2016 Join the Gators for our fabulous ski trip to the NEW Park City. The full package is only $1,726! This awesome ski vacation includes:

 7 Nights at Silverado, Canyons Base

 R/T Air from FLL to SLC; SHORT Transfer

 5 Day Lift; 6th Day + $46 OR Epic Local Pass (valid at all Vail Resorts properties)

 Ski Park City & Canyons on ONE Lift Ticket!

 LARGEST Resort in North America!

 Explore Salt Lake City!

 Welcome Reception & Club Dinner & Après’ Ski For more information or to sign up, please contact trip leader Homer Zulaicago at (561) 400-9301 or [email protected].

Palm Beach Gator Snow Ski Club P.O. BOX 31524 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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