The Ptarmigan Ski Club

Join us for Thursty Thursday - July 18th 6:00pm

Rising River Brewing, 1955 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA. Palm Trees in Macungie! Plenty of outdoor seating, food and drinks.

Ptarmigan Ski Club Summer Picnic At Pinewoods

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Pinewoods, 5796 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth

Cost: $5.00 per person

Please bring along an item to share for the Ptarmigan Table of Shared Treats.

Menu: BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob

(Water and ice will be available.)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 17.

Any questions: Contact Kathy

Group Bike Ride -- June 25, 2024 Tuesday -- 9:30 A.M.

D & L Trail -- Cementon to Slatington & North

Meet at 5200 Front Street, Cementon. , Pa. 18052 Riverwalk Park/ Cementon. Whitehall Twp. Recreation Area / Next to the D & L Trail. Bike 18 Miles (Roundtrip) Option to do more. Bike on gravel/crushed stone on shaded trail along the Lehigh River.
Pavilion/restrooms, Food Truck at Slatington. Bring Water and Lunch / Snack if you want to.

Contact Cindy with questions.

Bike Ride Wed Jun 12 9:30 am
Hike Sat Jun 15 9:00 am

Group Bike Ride -- June 12, 2024 Wednesday
Plainfield Twp. Rail Trail -- 9:30 A.M.

Meet in the parking lot on Rte. 191 -- Stockertown Trailhead. Easy ride. Ride on paved to crushed stone for 14 miles on shaded trail along Bushkill Creek. Option to do more miles. Directions from Rte. 33 North, take Stockertown Rte. 191 Exit, follow Rte. 191 N. about 1/4 mile. Parking lot is on right after passing an electrical substation. Can bring lunch / snack. Bike ride leader Cindy.

Group Hike -- June 15, 2024 Saturday
Lehigh Parkway -- 9:00 A.M.

Meet at Bogert's Bridge 1490 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown. Easy hike, 4 Miles on flat gravel. Can bring lunch / snack. Hike Leader Olga.

Reminder: Thursty Thursday
Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm

Stone Farm Cellars & Vineyard, 5831 Vera Crus Road, Center Valley, PA. Food and drinks with plenty of outdoor seating next to a spring-fed pond.

Group Hike
June 1, 2024 Saturday -- 9:30 A.M.
Walnutport Canal/ Slatington (North)

Meet at Slatington Trailhead, 101 Main Street, Slatington, PA for a 4 mile easy hike.
Rest rooms at Slatington Trailhead. Can bring lunch/snack, if you want to.

Contact Cindy S. with questions.

Group Bike Ride -- May 28, 2024 Tuesday -- 9:30 A.M.
D & L Trail -- Slatington To Bowmanstown & North

Meet at the Slatington Trailhead 101 Main St. Slatington PA. Ride from Slatington past the Lehigh Gap Nature Center to Bowmanstown & north. Easy ride on gravel. 15 miles with option to do more.

Pavilions & restrooms at Slatington & along the route.

Bring water and lunch/snack if you want to.

Call/TEXT Cindy if you are going or with questions.

Thursty Thursday - Retriever Brewing Company
Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm

All furry friends are welcome in both indoor and outdoor areas. There will be a food truck, however, RBC allows snacks to be brought in…anything but alcohol is welcomed. If you wish, bring along an appetizer to share. Retriever Brewing Company is cashless…cards only! Retriever Brewing Company 2844 Township Line Road, Orefield, PA 18069

Retriever Brewing Company Host your private event at RBC in one of our two private event spaces! Reach out below for availability and more details.

REMINDER JUNE 5, 2024 IRON PIGS GAME

Iron Pigs Host the Buffalo Bisons

When: Wednesday June 5, 2024
Game Time: 6:45 P.M.
Seating -- 3rd Base, Iron Pigs Side -- Field Level

Cost $12.00 Reservations --
(For 25 Seats, First Come, First Served)

DEADLINE: May 22nd

Theme Nite -- Pickleball Paddle Give Away

Contact Cindy S. for info or reservations.

Join Ptarmigan Ski Club for planned activities! More information in newsletter on webpage.

Thursty Thursday - April 18 at 5:30 pm
Leather Corner Post Hotel
6855 Horseshoe Rd Orefield
Join us for some casual food, German music and Boombas!

Group Hike - Jacobsburg - April 10, Wednesday – 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Hike for Health, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, a brisk 2-3 miles hike on uneven terrain.

Meet at 400 Belfast Rd, Nazareth at Visitor Center Flag Pole. Phone/Text Cindy if you are going or have questions..

Ptarmigan Spring Banquet - Sat Apr 20th
The Loft at Sawmill
5630 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040

Price: $56.00 Per Person
RESERVATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2024

Cash Bar – 6:00 to 10:00 pm Assorted Cheese Board
Social – 6:00 to 7:00 pm with Crackers and Dip

Hot Deluxe Buffet 7:00 –8:00 pm
Soup Du Jour with Saltine Crackers
Tossed Spring Salad with Dressing
Rolls and Butter

Main Courses:
Roast Pork Loin
Rice Pilaf
Chicken Marsala
Red Bliss Potatoes
Haddock Bella Vista
Candied Carrots
Vegetable Lasagna
Chef’s Vegetable Medley

Special Requests Available

Dessert:
Chocolate and Gold Cake with Buttercream Icing
Assorted Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, Decaf

Following dinner, dance to the music of “Scotty G”

No signups/checks accepted after the deadline.

Contact Carolyn G. for more information.

Ptarmigan's annual mountain closing Tailgate Party is on for this Sunday, March 24th at 1 PM.

Meet at 1 PM in the Valley parking lot, northwest corner (same place as previous years).

BYOB, BYO Food, and a chair if you want to sit. Also, we will need a few tables and a grill or two.

See you there!

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Join us for Thursty Thursday on March 21 at 6:00 pm - Hops at Fogelsville Hotel 7921 Main St Fogelsville!

Stay tuned...it's coming! End of season tailgate party at Blue Mountain ski area in Valley parking lot near rear. Please bring something to share. BYOB. Stay tuned for a date!

General meeting and elections will take place on Tuesday March 12 at 7 pm at the Columbian Home (formerly KofC). Vote for your favorite candidates for officers for the coming year. There will also be a video presentation of our "Year in Review."

Ski club appreciation dinner- Blue Mt ski area on Wednesday 2/21/2024 at 7:00 pm. Dinner in Vista ballroom in the Summit Lodge. Ski clubs include Blue Ridge, Ingersoll Rand, Mack, Poco, Ptarmigan and Tannebaum.

Ptarmigan Ski Club - Blue Mountain Ski Party

Due to the weather forecast the ski day and party on the 13th has been rescheduled to: Wednesday February 14, 2024, 1:00 pm

If you want to ski in the morning, meet at the 6-pack at 9:30 am.

Includes Chili, Vegetable Soup, Veggies & Dip, Bread & butter. Price is $14, Cash bar is available. Only if you wish to, bring a dessert.

Where: Valley Lodge at the bottom of the mountain.

Please contact Monika with questions or to make payment.

Deadline for party is Friday, Feb. 9th . Please reply to Monika by that date so that we may have an accurate headcount.

Blue Mountain Ski Party Valley Lodge at bottom of mountain
Tuesday 2/13/2024 1:00 pm

If you want to ski in the morning, meet at the 6 pack at 9:30 am.

Lunch includes chili, vegetable soup, veggies/dip, bread/butter. Price is $14. Cash bar available. If you wish to, bring a dessert.

Please let Monika know if you would like to attend by 2/9.

Upcoming ski meet up days:

Ski Day at Montage Wednesday, January 31, 2024 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton, PA. Car Pool or Caravan - meet at 7:30 am at the Tilghman Square Shopping Center 4860 Broadway Allentown, near Red Robin Restaurant.

Lift Ticket Prices -- $40 lift and rental, $32 w/EPSC Code and your membership card. Seniors 70+ cost $15 or $12 w/ EPSC Code and membership card. See easternpaskicouncil.org for code to purchase online or can purchase at Ticket Window.

Ski Day at Elk Mountain Tuesday, February 6, 2024 344 Elk Mtn. Road, Union Dale, PA. Car Pool or Caravan - meet at 7:00 am at the Tilghman Square Shopping Center 4860 Broadway Allentown near Red Robin.

Lift Ticket Prices only at Ticket Window: Senior Tuesdays 65+, $40 Adult (18-64) 8 hours $78, 4 hours $65, Military Discount w/military ID - receive $10 off any regular price All Area Ticket any time. Possible dinner stop at Chet’s on return trip home.

Contact Cindy or Monika if you are going or have questions for either ski day.

Join us for Thursty Thursday at The Shanty on 19th at 6:00 pm. 613 N. 19th St. Allentown. Specials include $5 clams and $8 Lite pitchers. Karaoke begins at 8:30 pm.

The first ski party of the season will take place at Bear Creek ski area on Tuesday 1/16/2024. Plan to meet at the "B" lift at 9:30 to ski. Lunch is at 1:00 pm in The Bear Den, 2nd floor of the lodge. Cost is $5 and includes assorted sandwiches, chips, salads, veggies and dips. Feel free to bring a dessert to share if you like. Cash bar is available. Deadline to RSVP for lunch is 1/12/2024. Please contact Cindy S. with questions.

Stay tuned for ski days at Blue Mountain on Tuesdays and Wednesdays weather and snow permitting, with lunches at Blue Mt Diner, Covered Bridge Inn and Slopeside at Blue!

Plans are in the works for many ski outings at our local ski areas! Watch for more info as the season approaches to find out the destinations and lunch spots to join apres ski!

Ptarmigans at the 12/12/23 General meeting enjoyed food, music and a visit from Santa!

December General Club meeting will be held on Tuesday December 12 at 7:00 pm at Christopher's Columbian Home. This will be a holiday party. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. There will be music and a sing-a-long.

We will be collecting a new unwrapped toy of book for Toys for Tots as well.

Ptarmigan Holiday Banquet is Saturday 12/9/2023 6 - 10 pm at The Meadows in Hellertown. Buffet dinner, DJ and dancing. Cost is $50 per person. The deadline to sign up has passed but contact Carolyn G. if interested.

Ptarmigans enjoyed a 4+ mile hike on Whitehall Parkway and soup and other goodies on Saturday 11/18/23 - a beautiful fall day! One of the fun events planned throughout the year for club members!

Join us on Sunday, November 19th, at 1 pm for our annual Hike-N-Soup hosted by Kathy S.

If you don't hike be at Kathy's at 3:00 pm for the soup.

The hike is from Troxel-Steckel Park, 4229 Reliance St in Whitehall.

Rain cancels the hike.

The soup is at Kathy’s tailgate at 3:00 pm in Whitehall.

Weather permitting, this is an outside event with a small bonfire.

Bring a chair and a food item to share.

It’s BYOB, water will be provided

If inclement weather, we will use the inside garage area.