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THE NEW YORK ROCKETTES OR A ROLLING HUMAN CENTIPEDE?

Nov 1

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rockettescentOn October 3, 2009, Fourteen NSC members and guests came out to a repeat ride on the Coyote Creek Trail in San Jose. It was sunny day with warm fall temperatures in the air. Quite a difference from the same ride that we did in 2006, there were no rain or dampness in the air.

As we waited for a few late comers to show up in the morning, the rest of the group was treated to coffee and breakfast. After a few introductions, group picture and reciting the rules of the road, we took off around 11:00am and single file rode together to our lunch stop that was 15 miles away. We didn’t see any mountain lions along the way but we did see a few squirrels scrambling in front of us and a few Bambi’s grazing in the bushes. Read the rest of this entry »

Complete the following words in these common phrases:

Nov 1

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e.g.  3 B M, 3 B M stands for 3 blind mice, 3 blind mice

1. It T T 2 to T

2. There’s 10 B O B O T W

3. S 16 & N B K

4. A T W in 80 D

5. The 6 W of H T E

6. 31 I C F at B R

7. 76 T in the B P

8. 2 T T & a P I A P T

9. 50 C in a H D

What was the next letter in last month’s sequences?

Nov 1

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OTTFFSS…The next letter is E (the first letter of eight.-1,2,3,etc)

BWBWWBWBWB…The next letter is W (B & W stand for the black and white keys on a piano.)

What do you call a group of … ?

Nov 1

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Ferret: A business or fesnyng of ferrets

Finches: A charm of finches

Fox: A skulk or leash of foxes

Frogs: An army or colony of frogs

Hares: A down or husk of hares

Hawks: A cast or kettle of hawks

Herons: A hedge of herons

Jellyfish: A smack of jellyfish

Kittens: A kindle of kittens

Lords of the Samurai Tour

Oct 1

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About a dozen members and friends attended the private guided tour of the special exhibit “Lords of the Samurai” at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on September 13. We got a closer look at not only 160 beautiful and historic artifacts like armor, clothing, painting, ceramics and calligraphy by important samurai, but also heard some history of the more famous samurai (both men and women). More than warriors, the samurai were writers and artists and the highest ranking class just below the Daimyo leaders. We got an intimate look at the activities of 600 years ago within the Hosokawa family (one of the most famous warrior clans of their time). After more than an hour of information and insight from our knowlegeable Japanese guide, we were able to go back on our own to spend more time in the special exhibit, as well as in the main museum. Many of us ate lunch at the cafeteria on site.

Thanks to Angie Fong for setting up this interesting event.

What is the next letter in the following sequences?

Oct 1

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OTTFFSS… and BWBWWBWBWB…

Bookworm Puzzle Solution

Oct 1

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Curtis Otaguro solved last month’s puzzle. It will take the
bookworm only 1.5 hours to go from p1 of volume 1 to the last
page of volume 3. As you look at the 3 books on the shelf, you
realize that p1 of volume 1 is at the right side of the book and the
last page of volume 3 is actually on the left side of volume 3.

What do you call a group of …?

Oct 1

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Cats:A clowder or clutter of cats
Cobras: A quiver of cobras
Colts: A rag of colts
Cows: A kine of cows (12 cows are a flink)
Cranes: A sedge or siege of cranes
Crocodiles: A float of crocodiles
Crows: A murder of crows
Doves: A dule of doves

Four NSC’ers Hike to Picchetti Ranch by Dick Wong

Oct 1

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Four NSC’ers braved the regional heat advisory to hike to Picchetti Ranch in Cupertino on Sunday, Sept. 20th.  Debbie Fong (who was the last to arrive at last October’s hike)  drove all the way from Concord and was the first this time at the meeting place.  Debbie and Dick waited for Freeman Wong and Ray Tateyama who drove two hours from Sacramento and arrived a half hour late after missing a turn. This was their first hike in the South Bay.

hike_dwDespite the weather warnings, the temperature at the start was cool since the elevation was 800 ft.  The biggest issue was the attacking flies.  Debbie shared her can of bug repellent spray. The climb to the Ranch was shaded for over two-thirds of the time and we had a few spectacular views of the valley below –  particularly a view of the Stevens Creek Reservoir.   Those who were on the hike last October remembered the Reservoir being almost empty,  thanks to the continuing drought.  This time, the Reservoir was three-quarters full.  We saw a kayaker and a canoe paddling in the Reservoir.

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Prelude to the Olympics: Preseason Event/Bunco Night

Oct 1

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Date:  November 14, 2009, Saturday  5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Location:

Mountain View Buddhist Temple (YBA Hall)

575 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043

Schedule:

  • 5:30 – 6:00    Registration
  • 6:00 – 6:30    General meeting,
  • 6:30 – 7:30    Dinner
  • 7:30 – 10:30  Bunco, prizes awarded

BUNCO, anyone?  (see www.buncorules.com/rules.html)

This year our preseason event will feature a fun evening playing bunco.  Sandy McGregor, our former board member introduced the game to us and those who attended her event are now hooked on it.   It is really easy to learn and is very entertaining.  Bunco is a game of dice played in rounds.  Players take turns rolling the dice and trying to accumulate as many points as possible to win each round.  The game is played at tables of four in competing teams of two.   Prizes will be awarded at the end of the game.

  • Members with potluck dish – $5.00
  • Nonmembers with potluck dish- $8.00
  • At the door with potluck dish- $10.00
  • Members or nonmembers without a potluck dish – $20.00

Please bring your favorite dish in your assigned category for our potluck dinner and tell Alice what you are bringing.  Drinks will be provided.  Each potluck dish should serve 8 – 10 people.  All dish containers and utensils you want returned must have your name on it.   If you can’t bring a dish, don’t worry your $20.00 will cover the expense. 

If your last name begins with:

  • A – F bring Dessert
  • G-K bring Appetizer
  • L-O bring Side Dish or Salad
  • P – Z  bring Main Dish

Attire:  Casual

Signup By: November 7, 2009, Saturday.

Participants must be 21 years or older.

For more information contact Alice Horio at  preseason@niseiskiclub.org

Signup Form:  2009_Preseason_Signup Form

Heads Up for Our Pre-Season Party with a Canadian Olympics Theme, Nov 14

Sep 1

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Planning has begun for our Pre-Season Party for Saturday, November 14. It will be a pot luck (and therefore inexpensive for you). NSC will supply drinks, snacks, utensils, music, trivia quiz and bunco setup with prizes and more (you all remember how much fun we had at last year’s bunco party). It will be at the Mt. View Buddhist Temple from 5:30 to 10:30. Anyone wanting to volunteer their help can contact me at newsletter@NiseiSkiClub.org (until we get a new alias).

NSC Whistler 2010: Travel Documentation

Sep 1

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Now that I am receiving signup forms and checks for our Whistler trip, I thought I would spend some space here discussing required travel documentation (TD) for this trip. If travelers do not possess applicable TD to enter Canada, those unfortunate souls will not be allowed into that country. That nightmare scenario will definitely ruin your trip! Also, it is required to have such TD to re-enter the United States! As we have 4+ months before this trip, NOW is an extremely prudent time to take care of these TD matters.

The information contained her is a starting point. Please note that the complete accuracy of the TD requirements information contained in this article is NOT guaranteed by the Nisei Ski Club or its Officers or the author of this article. All responsibility for applicable TD for the NSC Whistler-2010 trip or any other trip is solely the responsibility of the traveler. Read the rest of this entry »

A Puzzle

Sep 1

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A roguish bookworm finds himself in a library looking with hunger at a 3 volume set of books with (what he perceives will be) particularly tasty pages. He’s a little short of time however (since he has a date with his girlfriend, who gets off work in 2 hours) so he tries to calculate if he will make his date. He wants to start chewing at page 1 of volume 1 and not stop until he gets to the last page of volume 3. He quickly estimates it will take him 15 minutes to chew through each cover (front or back) and that it will take him 30 minutes to chew through the pages of each book (they conveniently all have the same number of pages). How long will it take him and will he make it to his date?

The answer will be in next month’s letter along with as many names who get the correct answer as will fit. Think you know the answer? Email newsletter@NiseiSkiClub.org

What do you call a group of …?

Sep 1

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Antelope: A herd of antelope

Ape: A shrewdness of apes

Baboons: A troop of baboons

Badger: A cete of badgers

Bass: A shoal of bass

Bear: A sleuth or sloth of bears

Beaver: A colony of beavers

Boar: A sounder of boars

You’ve Got Article?

Sep 1

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Would you like to see more puzzles or trivia in future newsletters (when we have room for them)? Let us know. Do you have a ski-related story—perhaps about the “good old days”? How about sending it in for the rest of the club to enjoy? Have you discovered an easier way to do something the club might be interested in? Did you go anywhere unusual that we might be interested in? Write in to newsletter@NiseiSkiClub.org and get your name in print.

Coyote Creek Trail Bike Ride

Sep 1

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Date

October 03, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Location

Hellyer Park (Take Hellyer Ave. exit off Highway 101 South. Meet at San Juan Bautista group area)

Cost

$8.00 for Members (NSC/ASBCLA)
$12.00 for Non-Members/Guests
SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Sept. 28, 2009 RAIN CANCELS EVENT
Parking: $6.00 per car for parking at Hellyer Park

Contact

Karen Soo, bike09@NiseiSkiClub.org

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Coyote Creek Bike RIde Sign Up Form

Information

Join us for a scenic, flat ride starting in San Jose at the Coyote Creek multi-use trail following the longest creek in Santa Clara County as it flows from Anderson Dam to Hellyer Park. Along the way we’ll past Coyote Ranch, a historic ranch surrounded by palm and giant pepper trees. Further on, the trail passes the Santa Clara County Model Airplane Skypark, where (if we’re lucky) we’ll see an air show of fast, agile planes doing showy aerobatics. After passing under Hwy 101, we cross Coyote Creek on a wide bridge, run through an old orchard, and end in the middle of a subdivision. From there, we’ll follow city streets to the Anderson Lake County Pk. where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we return the same way to Hellyer Park for a round trip of about 32.5 miles.

What to bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet and should carry a pump. Bikes should be in good condition. Bring a water bottle, spare inner tube, patch kit, sunscreen, and snacks to share (optional). Due to unpredictable weather, a light jacket is suggested for cool weather conditions.

Directions and Information: We will send information in separate email.

Help needed: Group leaders and flat-fixers needed in case we split up into multiple groups.

No SAG Support but we will be equipped for flats and minor repairs.

Bocce Ball Open

Sep 1

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Date

October 11, 2009 at 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM

Location

Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos, 565 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, 408-395-7650

Cost

$22 members
$25 guests

Contact

David Tom, bocce@NiseiSkiClub.org

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Campo di Bocce event sign up form

Information

bocceJoin us for a fun afternoon of Bocce Ball. Don’t know how to play? We will provide instruction and everything you need. Is playing Bocce Ball hard? If you can roll a ball, you can play Bocce Ball. Bocce Ball is usually played in teams of four. Teams will be randomly selected at the event. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Bocce Ball with your fellow NSC members and guests and find out who will be the 2009 NSC Bocce Ball champions.

Where: www.campodibocce.com – Take Hwy 17 (880) south to ‘Highway 9/Los Gatos/Saratoga Road’ exit. This will send you in one direction, west. At the first stop light, University Avenue turn right. Follow until you come to a three-way stop sign. The cross street is Andrews Avenue.

Schedule: 1:30pm for instruction, team assignment, etc. (Court time is 2:00pm – 3:30pm)

Includes: 1½ Hours reserved court time, instruction, equipment, appetizers and soft drinks.

Sign up by: September 30, 2009

This event is limited to 24 people. High heel shoes are not permitted on Bocce courts. Gentlemen are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts or tank tops.

Hike in Huddart Park in San Mateo

Sep 1

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Date

October 17, 2009 from 09:15 AM to 01:30 PM

Location

Huddart Park in San Mateo, Zwierlein picnic area

Cost

Free

Contact

Brian Chan, huddart@NiseiSkiClub.org

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Waivers need to be signed at the event.

Information

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Join us in the coastal redwoods for a hike of about 5 miles in Huddart Park on Oct.17. Days can still be warm this time of year so this mostly shaded park can be a great escape. Go West off Hwy 280 on Woodside Road (Hwy 84) in San Mateo county (watch for particularly vigilant cops in Woodside). Bear right just after the main part of town onto Kings Mtn. Road for about 3 miles on a very winding and steep road to the park on the right. Meet at the Zwierlein picnic area at 9:15 AM. NOTE: THIS IS A
CHANGE FROM THE MIWOK AREA IN LAST MONTH’S FLYER. Bring layered clothes for changeable weather, a hat, strong hiking shoes, a lunch (optional) with drinks and possibly something to share and a camera. We will also suggest places for lunch after the hike about a half hour away by car. Cost to enter the park is $5 per car, so carpooling is highly recommended. If you would like, you can meet at my house in Campbell, just W of San Tomas Expressway and consolidate vehicles there. I can also help you pair up with other hikers. I plan to leave my place at no later than 8:30 AM and can take 5 more people. For a more detailed description of the hike, go to here.

Contact Brian Chan to sign up.

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Day at the Races

Sep 1

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Date

November 07, 2009 at 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location

Golden Gate Fields Racetrack Turf Club 1100 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley, CA 94710

Cost

$32.00 per person (Limited to 25).

Sign up deadline: Oct 15, 2009

Contact

Greg Wong, goldengatefields@NiseiSkiClub.org

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Golden Gate Fields Sign Up Form

Information

racesJoin the Nisei Ski Club in a day at the horse races on the weekend of the 2010 Breeders Cup. Watch the races in the style of the Kings. Sit in a comfortable sheltered environment with panoramic views or watch the race on your monitor at your table. Place a bet on a horse and win.

Event price includes a prime rib buffet at the Turf Club, valet parking, and Race program. A BART shuttle is available for those who do not drive. You must be at least 18 years of age to wager a bet.

Dress Code enforced. All guests are requested to dress in a smart casual style. No jeans. We discourage sweatpants/suits, T-shirts, baseball hats, and thong style shoes. Guests who arrive in shorts of any style, or tank-tops, or clothing with offensive logos will be denied access.

Sign up quickly. First 8 people who sign up can get their picture taken with the winning horse.

Trip 1, Weekend Bus to Squaw Valley

Aug 1

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The destination for Trip 1 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Squaw Valley USA with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Special Announcement: The first 5 sign ups for Trip 1 will receive a $5 rebate off of Trip 1. The rebate will be given on the bus during the trip. The winners will be determined by the Trip Director.

Date

Friday, January 8 to Sunday, January 10, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, January 8, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, January 9, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Squaw Valley
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Squaw Valley
  • 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno

Sunday, January 10, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Squaw Valley
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Squaw Valley
  • 10:00 pm Arrive (approximately) back to Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$160 for non-members

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money  on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Group rates for Squaw Valley are:

  • 2-day lift ticket: $107
  • 1-day lift ticket: $63
  • 1-day lift ticket senior (65-75): $45

Tour Leaders

Karen Soo and Tom Lee.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

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Trip 2, Weekend Bus to Alpine & Sugar Bowl

Aug 1

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Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89

The destination for Trip 2 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Alpine on Saturday and Sugar Bowl on Sunday with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Date

Friday, February 19 to Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, February 19, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, February 20, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Alpine
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Alpine
  • 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno

Sunday, February 21, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Sugar Bowl
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Sugar Bowl
  • 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$160 for non-members

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Group rates for Alpine Meadows are:

  • $55 for adults
  • $4o for seniors (62+)

Group rates for Sugar Bowl are:

  • $49 for adults
  • $41 for seniors (60+)

Tour Leaders

Amy Tsuhako and Morgan Hua.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

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Trip 3, Weekend Bus to Northstar

Aug 1

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Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89

The destination for Trip 3 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Northstar with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Date

Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Monday, February 22, 2010

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, February 26, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, February 27, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Northstar
  • 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno

Sunday, February 28, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Northstar
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$160 for non-members

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Northstar-at-Tahoe group lift ticket rates are as follows:

  • $57 for a 1-day adult ticket
  • $107 for a 2-day adult ticket
  • $46 for a 1-day senior ticket ($92 for 2 days)

Tour Leaders

Sherry Yamamoto and Karen Soo.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

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Trip 4, Weekend Bus to Alpine & Northstar — Potluck Weekend

Aug 1

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Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89

The destination for Trip 4 is two days of skiing and snowboarding. Saturday at Alpine Meadows and Sunday at Northstar with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.

Date

Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14, 2010

Sign Up Deadline

Friday, March 5, 2010

Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.

Itinerary

All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.

Friday, March 12, 2010

  • 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
  • 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
  • Watch a movie
  • 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno

Saturday, March 13, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Alpine Meadows
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Alpine Meadows
  • 5:30 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno
  • 7:00 pm Potluck dinner

Sunday, March 14, 2010

  • 7:45 am depart the Sands
  • Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
  • 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
  • 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
  • 5:00 pm  depart Northstar
  • Dinner is served on the bus
  • 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area

Cost

$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.

$139 for former-members

$89 or $99 promo pricing

Lift Tickets

Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.

Group rates for Alpine are:

  • $55 for adults
  • $40 for seniors (age 62 – 69)
  • $20 for super seniors (age 70+)
  • $65 for 2 hour beginner lesson, lift ticket,  equipment rental
  • $87 for 4 hour beginner lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $87 for 2 hour intermediate lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $105 for 4 hour intermediate lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $30 for equipment rental only

Group rates for Northstar are:

  • $57 for adults
  • $46 for seniors (age 65-69)
  • $33 for adults (special rate)
  • $17 for super seniors (age 70+)
  • $79 for 2.5 hour lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
  • $35 for equipment rental only
  • $23 for cross country ski package

Tour Leaders

Morgan Hua and David Uyeda.

Contact

David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org

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