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Last Updated:  2/3/2010 12:44:37 AM

New ideas for activities are needed! Leaders also needed for happy hours, dining outs and birthday bashes. No experience necessary ;-)

As the leader you may choose your favorite location. If you would like to lead an activity, see below. - Thanks, Bob M.

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02/08/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact membership
02/11/10
Thu
Dining Monthly dining Out at Azul 17 (9400 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, 410-309-9717) has 17 signature margaritas. Azul's food is traditional Mexican, made contemporary by the latest culinary techniques. The chef prepares everything in house. Small plates, moles and guacamole assembled at table side are specialties. Meet at the restaurant at 7pm. Contact Denise B. by email at dberger234@verizon.net
02/12/10
Fri
Nature Cheap fish! Join fellow club members for an inexpensive evening at the Baltimore Aquarium. The date is Friday, February 12 and we will meet at the Aquarium ticket office at 6:00pm. Admission is only $8.00, and the optional dolphin show is an extra $4 .00. There is also a 4D movie for an additional $4.00. So do the math, it’s a real deal. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office or online at www.aqua.org. Note that the dolphin show can sell out that evening. We can ‘catch’ dinner nearby after our tour depending on what the group decides. So come join us, because you know the fish work hard to put on a good show. Contact Bill P. at 410-799-2012 by email at bikeskiandswim@gmail.com
02/13/10
Sat
Party FULL Back by popular request: Dessert Night at Ted & Jeannie's place in Ellicott City, from 7:00 P.M. - ??? Bring one of your favorite desserts and drink to share. Dessert suggestions include cookies, pies, cheesecake, fruitcake, pastry, anything chocolate, etc. As an alternative, finger foods are also welcome...! RSVP via email to GreekTed@gmail.com if you'd like to attend and I'll provide directions to everyone at the same time a few days before the event. This is expected to fill up quickly, so the first 40 to RSVP are IN...! Contact Ted L. by email at GreekTed@gmail.com
02/14/10
Sun
Movie Cinema Sundays at the Charles (1711 N Charles Street) begins with a simple brunch plus a film and speaker afterwards. Cost $15.00 includes ticket and simple brunch. See March 28th listing for details. Contact Marge C. at 410-340-6645 by email at margecollins618@hotmail.com
02/20/10
Sat
Hiking Date Change! Join Dan for a winter hike in Patapsco State Park. See the beauty of the park that the summer leaves don't allow. Moderate 6 miles. Dress weather appropriate; suggest layers. This hike will be weather dependent so please RSVP or if the weather is iffy call first. Meet at Dan and Sherry's at 10:00. Contact Dan B. at 410-796-5266 by email at sherrymarch@yahoo.com
02/20/10
Sat
Movie American Conservation Film Festival on the Road! Meet at 6:45 PM at the Howard County Conservancy (10520 Old Frederick Road Woodstock, Maryland 21163-0175) to watch select films from 7 - 10 pm. $5 per person, $15 per family. Snacks are provided. Contact Sue M. at 301-498-8462 by email at sonicsue@verizon.net
02/20/10
Sat
Party Game Night Pot Luck Party at Mary-Glen's house in Timmonium starting at 6PM. Bring your favorite game and a dish or drink to share: appetizer, main dish, side dish: vegetable, salad, etc., dessert, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. If you don’t want to cook, stop in at your favorite restaurant or store and pick up a carryout. After dinner, those who are interested can play games – Mary-Glen has a pool/ping-pong table in her basement. Please RSVP to Mary-Glen regarding how many are coming and a general idea of the type of food that you plan to bring. E-mail or call for directions. Contact Mary-Glen at 410-308-0393 by email at mgb-general@comcast.net
02/21/10
Sun
Movie Cinema Sundays at the Charles (1711 N Charles Street) begins with a simple brunch plus a film and speaker afterwards. Cost $15.00 includes ticket and simple brunch. See March 28th listing for details. Contact Marge C. at 410-340-6645 by email at margecollins618@hotmail.com
02/27/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring John Spillane. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
02/27/10
Sat
All Chinese Brunch....Dim Sum on Saturday Feb. 27 at 10:45 A.M. Come join me and other MTS members for brunch at Oriental East Restaurant 1312 East-West Highway Silver Spring. For those that would like to car pool, let's meet at the Long Gate park and ride Rt 100 and Long Gate Drive at 10 a.m.

For those who are not familar with dim sum. They are small plates of chinese food. The waitstaff comes around the dining room with carts full of small plates. Hot, cold, spicey, not spicey, plate sizes vary. It's fun and delicious. RSVP Required. Contact Denise B. at 410-730-8476 by email at dberger234@verizon.net

02/28/10
Sun
Party 3rd Annual CSC Chili Cook-Off, on Sunday, 28 February, 3:00. Test out your best chili recipe and try to out-cook 2 time winner, Bob M! We will provide rice, cornbread, chips, cheese, sour cream, olives, jalapenos and other fixings. Please bring a beverage of your choice and appetizers/desserts if you wish. **We will again collect canned goods and non-perishable food for the Maryland Food Bank. Please bring items or donate $4.00.** RSVP to Pat and Rob and advise whether you will be competing or eating! Space is limited, so sign up early! Contact Pat D. at 410-740-4946 by email at pwda2@yahoo.com
03/04/10
Thu
Happy Hour Monthly Happy Hour - Join Jan for our March Happy Hour at a TDB location. Check back for details. Members, prospective members and friends welcome. New or interested in our club? Join our group to socialize and check us out. Contact Jan O. by email at jan_oconnor1@msn.com
03/07/10
Sun
Movie Cinema Sundays at the Charles (1711 N Charles Street) begins with a simple brunch plus a film and speaker afterwards. Cost $15.00 includes ticket and simple brunch. See March 28th listing for details. Contact Marge C. at 410-340-6645 by email at margecollins618@hotmail.com
03/07/10
Sun
Dining Pisces Birthday Bash - TBD location. Check back for details. Contact Sue M. at 301-498-8462 by email at sonicsue@verizon.net
03/08/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Annual Election - please attend the meeting to VOTE. Contact Membership
03/13/10
Sat
Service March is Adopt-a-Road cleanup month. Please volunteer to help clean up our adopted ski club road near Princeton Sports in Columbia. Meet at Princeton Sports at 9:00 AM. Bring garden gloves to wear and wear long sleeves. Reflective safety vests and garbage bags provided. Contact Pat D. at 410-740-4946 by email at pwda2@yahoo.com
03/14/10
Sun
Theater Join our resident opera singer Ted Dietz for an afternoon at the Annapolis Opera to see him perform in Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, Tosca is the story of passion set against the perils of war, as Napoleon advances toward Rome. The show starts at 3pm. Contact Ted for tickets. Contact Ted D. at 421-9064 by email at ted@toad.net
03/14/10
Sun
Movie Cinema Sundays at the Charles (1711 N Charles Street) begins with a simple brunch plus a film and speaker afterwards. Cost $15.00 includes ticket and simple brunch. See March 28th listing for details. Contact Marge C. at 410-340-6645 by email at margecollins618@hotmail.com
03/20/10
Sat
Dining Special Monthly Dining Out - Annual Persian dining out. Check back for details. Contact Deb by email at activities09@columbiaskiclub.org
03/21/10
Sun
Movie Cinema Sundays at the Charles (1711 N Charles Street) begins with a simple brunch plus a film and speaker afterwards. Cost $15.00 includes ticket and simple brunch. See March 28th listing for details. Contact Marge C. at 410-340-6645 by email at margecollins618@hotmail.com
03/23/10
Tue
Meeting Special trail hike planning meeting. Hiking season is near and we would like to plan some hikes for the Spring, Summer and Fall season. Light refreshments provided. If you have a favorite hiking trail and are interested in leading a hike please plan to attend the meeting. Hikers of all abilities are welcome. Meet at Bob and Deb's house at 7:30pm. E-mail or call for directions. Contact Bob M. at 410-637-5454 by email at activities09@columbiaskiclub.org
03/28/10
Sun
Movie Cinema Sundays at the Charles (1711 N Charles Street) begins with a simple brunch - a buffet of Sam's bagels and cream cheese, gourmet Coffee Mill coffee, tea, and steaming hot chocolate. Cost $15.00 includes ticket and simple brunch. Seating fills up fast so get there at 9:30 am to secure a table. Brunch begins at 9:45 am. The film begins at 10:30 am and there is a speaker with discussion afterwards. The event ends around 1:30 pm. Titles are generally announced the week before each screening on the web site http://www.cinemasundays.com/ and in the Today section of The Baltimore Sun each Friday. Contact Marge C. at 410-340-6645 by email at margecollins618@hotmail.com
04/01/10
Thu
Happy Hour Happy Hour Birthday Bash on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Frisco Grille in Columbia. All astrological signs and unfoolish folks are welcome as well. Contact Karen L by email at KarenL329@gmail.com
04/03/10
Sat
Cultural Share the experience of Passover Dinner and Sedar with Denise. Details to follow Contact Denise B.
04/06/10
Tue
Meeting Special bicycle ride planning meeting. Do you have a favorite bike ride. Come to the meeting and help us plan our schedule for the season. Last year we scheduled 21 rides. We would like to plan a diverse set of rides for all abilities. We will also be training for several Century rides. Call for directions. Meet at Bob and Deb's house at 7:30pm. Light refreshments provided. Contact Bob M. at 410-637-5454 by email at activities09@columbiaskiclub.org
04/08/10
Thu
Happy Hour Monthly Happy Hour - Join Will for our April Happy Hour at the Stained Glass Pub in Elkrdige beginning at 6:00. Members, prospective members and friends welcome. New or interested in our club? Join our group to socialize and check us out. Contact Will H. at 410-381-0199 by email at wehux@verizon.net
04/10/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Amy Speace. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
04/12/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
04/17/10
Sat
Special Howard County GreenFest at Howard Community College, 10AM to 4PM. Check it out at www.hcgreenfest.org. Contact Sue for more information at 301 498-8462 or sonicsue@verizon.net. Contact Sue M. at 301-498-8462 by email at sonicsue@verizon.net
04/17/10
Sat
Other Afternoon Tea at Reynold's Tavern in Annapolis. We are excited to be doing this tea again. Tea is at 3:00 and the cost will be $20.13 per person. Price includes tea (of course), scones, finger sandwiches, tea cakes and pastry. Payment is required in advance and will be collected at the February and March meetings. Contact Anne at annetrent@yahoo.com or Contact Sherry M. at 410-796-5266 by email at sherrymarch@yahoo.com
04/23/10
Fri
All Pls mark your calendars. The band, Second Wind, will reunite for a one time performance to help our friend and guitarist Bill Motsko. Continuous Dance Music All Night Friday, April 23rd 8 PM til 11 PM Wilde Lake Interfaith Center Columbia, MD. Benefit Dance for Bill Motsko Singles, Couples, Married Couples - All Welcomed Bill was one of the first guitarist for the band "Second Wind". He was diagnosed with cancer last year. He went though chemotherapy, developed a blood clot in his heart and has missed 5 months of being able to work in his profession as a piano tuner. Even with insurance his wage losses and medical bills have pushed him to the financial breaking point. Good news is that as of January his scans no longer show any cancer. The doctors have fixed his body. We want to help fix his finances. You can join in as well. To that end come join us and bring your friends. More details at a later date. Contact Will Hux by email at wehux@verizon.net
04/24/10
Sat
Hiking Pub Hike - 5-6 miles moderate hike in Gunpowder State Park stopping at a pub at the end for lunch. Meet at the park-n-ride (east side) on Brokenland Pkwy (near Rt. 32) at 9:00am to carpool to the start. Hiking boots recommended. Please bring a few extra dollars to chip in for carpool gasoline costs. Limit of 14, must RSVP. Contact Dan B. at 410-796-5266 by email at sherrymarch@yahoo.com
04/24/10
Sat
Other Our first wine tasting was so successful, let's do it again! This time it will be blind tastings of similar wines that have very different prices. Assortment will be determined by number of attendees. Expect price to be around $20.00 per person. Meet at Judith's home in Crofton at 7:30pm. Directions at sign up. More details as we get closer. Send interest (not a firm commitment) to Judith. Contact Judith at 410-721-1984 by email at judith@super.org
05/01/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Christine Havrilla. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
05/10/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
05/15/10
Sat
Service May is Adopt-a-Road cleanup month. Please volunteer to help clean up our adopted ski club road near Princeton Sports in Columbia. Meet at Princeton Sports at 9:00 AM. Bring garden gloves to wear and wear long sleeves. Reflective safety vests and garbage bags provided. Contact Pat D. at 410-740-4946 by email at pwda2@yahoo.com
06/04/10
Fri
Camping Camping at Rocky Gap - Friday and Saturday, June 4th and 5th. Detail to follow. Contact Rob F. at 410-242-6860 by email at smokeater46@yahoo.com
06/14/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
06/19/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Greg Greenway. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
06/25/10
Fri
Special Join Molly for our annual weekend trip to Cape May, NJ. Enjoy biking, beach combing or strolling the streets of Cape May on this long weekend. Stay at the fabulous Chalfonte National Historic Landmark hotel. Cost is approximately $225 per person double occupancy ($25 single supplement available). Some rooms have 2 beds and some have one queen bed. Please specify sleeping arrangements when you sign-up. We are a few blocks from the beach. Deposit due at the February or March meeting. Full payment needed by April meeting to reserve a place. Cancellation policy applies - last day to cancel is May 1st for full refund. Dress code for dinner - no jeans or shorts. You can drive around to Cape May or take the Cape May Lewes ferry (additional cost not included in trip price). See brochures for complete details. Contact Molly H. at 410-721-4407 by email at mollyhochman@verizon.net
06/27/10
Sun
Sports Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Sunday, June 27, 2010 Bullpen party 12:00-1:30 p.m. Game start time 1:35 p.m. $32 per ticket for the bullpen party and an upper reserve seat for the game. Non-members and children welcome. For more details, download the flyer. Contact Karen L by email at KarenL329@gmail.com
07/12/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
07/17/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Denice Franke and David Glaser. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
08/09/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
08/14/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Lucky 13 and Big Wide Grin.. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
09/13/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
09/18/10
Sat
Service September is Adopt-a-Road cleanup month. Please volunteer to help clean up our adopted ski club road near Princeton Sports in Columbia. Meet at Princeton Sports at 9:00 AM. Bring garden gloves to wear and wear long sleeves. Reflective safety vests and garbage bags provided. Contact Pat D. at 410-740-4946 by email at pwda2@yahoo.com
10/11/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
10/23/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Caren Armstrong and Naked Blue . Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
11/08/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
11/13/10
Sat
Service November is Adopt-a-Road cleanup month. Please volunteer to help clean up our adopted ski club road near Princeton Sports in Columbia. Meet at Princeton Sports at 9:00 AM. Bring garden gloves to wear and wear long sleeves. Reflective safety vests and garbage bags provided. Contact Pat D. at 410-740-4946 by email at pwda2@yahoo.com
11/20/10
Sat
Music Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Eric Schwartz. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $20. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP. Contact Sherry P. at 410-531-9233 by email at spanzers@gmail.com
12/13/10
Mon
Meeting Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities and ski trips. Contact Membership
 

Interested in Leading an Activity?

To add a NEW activity to the list, either phone Bob M. (Mr. Activities) at 410/637-5454 or email the activities committee (preferred). If approved, activities are added to the activity database which is used to generate the newsletter list, monthly meeting list, and the activity web page. Please provide:

  • your complete name
  • phone number(s)
  • email address
  • activity date
  • meeting time and place
  • cost and
  • brief description.
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