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Date	Type	Description
01/01/2008 Tue	Party	New Years Day Celebration, Jan 1, 2008 -- yes New Years Day at 3:00 PM at Joyce W. House. Bring a covered dish and help me celebrate 2008.
01/05/2008 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Buddy Mondlock/Edie Carey. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
01/06/2008 Sun	Other	Cinema Sundays begins with a simple brunch - a buffet of Sam's bagels and cream cheese, gourmet Coffee Mill coffee, tea, and steaming hot chocolate. Doors open at 9:45 for brunch and conversation. (I try to get there at 9:30 as the tables fill up fast.) The film begins at 10:30 followed by a spirited Q and A discussion. Titles are generally announced the week before each screening on the web site and in the Today section of The Baltimore Sun each Friday. We might want to go to Gertrude’s at the BMA for brunch after the show. Dottie Tim plays quiet listening jazz there every Sunday until around 2:30.
01/08/2008 Tue	Meeting	Activity planning meeting - it is time to fill the rest of winter with MTS activities. If you are interested in leading an activity or have some great idea come to our next planning meeting on Tuesday January 8 7:30pm. Light refreshments provided. If you can not make the meeting but have an activity you want to lead please e-mail me.
01/10/2008 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour at the brand new Victoria's Bistro in Columbia on Snowden River at 108. Meet We'll there at 5:30pm.
01/12/2008 Sat	Other	DATE CHANGE! Shopping/Dining/Movies. Join us for a fun afternoon shopping and dining at Wegman's. A store which has raised the bar on the food shopping experience - a spectacular abundance of choice, restaurant-quality prepared foods, and a beautiful store just to stroll in. We will meet Jan. 12th at 2:00pm inside at the entrance by the produce section. Remember to bring a cooler with you in case you buy food that needs to be kept cold. We will shop until about 3:30 then meet at the Wegman's café area to eat an early dinner. They have seating on the 2nd floor that looks out over the entire store so we can people watch as we eat our meal. Wegman's has a wonderful bakery section and a coffee / tea bar so you can always just grab a cup of coffee and a pastry and people watch from the 2nd floor if you finish your shopping prior to the rest of us. The Regal Theatre is located in the same shopping center as Wegman's and is just a two-minute walk from Wegman's. So, for those interested, we will attend a matinee movie at approximately 5:00 - 5:30pm. The Regal has over 8 screens so we will decide on the movie that night. Directions to Wegman's: 695 to 83 (N). Take I-83 N to exit 20A-B - Shawan Rd, Cockeysville- on your right. Take Exit 20A and bear right onto Shawan Rd. Hunt Valley Mall will be on your left after the first traffic light. Proceed through that light and get into the far left turn lane and at the next light - turn left into the entrance for the mall. At the dead-end, turn left (you will see the sign for Wegman's). Turn right at your next immediate right and park. You have arrived at Wegman's. RSVP; call before 9:00pm. I prefer RSVP's via e-mails vs. phone calls - thanks.
01/13/2008 Sun	Special	DC Health and Fitness Expo - Entrance into Expo is free along with many free health tests from bone density to cholesterol to kidney disease. Meet at 8am at the bus side (west side) of the Park & Ride on Brokenland Pkwy at Rt. 32 in Columbia or you can meet the group at the Greenbelt Metro. We will ride the Metro to the DC Convention Center. Fee should be around $6 round trip. Return between 4PM and 5PM..
01/13/2008 Sun	Other	Cinema Sundays begins with a simple brunch - a buffet of Sam's bagels and cream cheese, gourmet Coffee Mill coffee, tea, and steaming hot chocolate. Doors open at 9:45 for brunch and conversation. (I try to get there at 9:30 as the tables fill up fast.) The film begins at 10:30 followed by a spirited Q and A discussion. Titles are generally announced the week before each screening on the web site and in the Today section of The Baltimore Sun each Friday. We might want to go to Gertrude’s at the BMA for brunch after the show. Dottie Tim plays quiet listening jazz there every Sunday until around 2:30.
01/14/2008 Mon	Meeting	Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities.
01/15/2008 Tue	Other	Date: Tuesday Jan 15, Jan 22 Time: 6:30 pm Cost: $25.00 (does not include tip) Where: Chesapeake Wine Company 2400 Boston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Phone: 410-522-4556 www.chesapeakewine.com/ General description of CWC Tasting (You should be seated by 6:30 pm. Pouring begins at 7 pm.) Eight wines (give or take one or two) - they might be the same grape variety, or the product of the same region or country, or new releases - that usually share some common theme. The theme is posted on the website. (Jan 15 Mediterranean Islands, Jan 22 Rhone.) They serve some nibbles - most often bread and cheese, olives and tapenade. CWC tastings are casual and self-pacing, but they're always available to answer questions....and you can purchase any wines at 15% discounted prices! There is also a light-fare menu offered. You will pay your own tab the day of the event. Sign up at the monthly meeting if you are interested in attending. Then contact Marge when the Tuesday wine theme you like is offered.
01/17/2008 Thu	Dining	Dining Out - Join us for our first dining out of 2008! And what better place then at the Mongolian Grill in Columbia. A buffet style create your own stir fry. Buffet price is $13.95; tax, gratuity and alcohol not included. We'll meet at the restaurant at 6:30. Space is limited; please RSVP.
01/19/2008 Sat	Other	American Conservation Film Festival on the Road 6-10pm at the Howard Conservancy. Cost is $10 per person, refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Sue at by Friday 1/18 for reservations, payment is at the door. 7:00 p.m. Woman Among Wolves; 8:00 p.m. Bird Song and Coffee; 9:00 p.m. Gates of the Arctic.
01/20/2008 Sun	Dancing	Looking for an opportunity to try something different and exciting? Interested in broadening your cultural experience without the hassle of travelling overseas? Ever wished you knew how to Greek dance but just didn't know how...? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this event is for YOU! Greek Dance Class for beginners starts Sunday, Jan 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio. This is a weekly (8-week) series and approximate cost is expected to be ~$40-$50 for all 8 classes! Let me know if you plan to check it out so I can keep an eye out for you (mapquest directions from address below). Those having specific dance or other questions may contact instructor Chris Tennant at: 301-927-6518. Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD 20770 240-542-2056 (desk) 301-397-2208 (CC main line)
01/22/2008 Tue	Other	Date: Tuesday Jan 15, Jan 22 Time: 6:30 pm Cost: $25.00 (does not include tip) Where: Chesapeake Wine Company 2400 Boston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Phone: 410-522-4556 www.chesapeakewine.com/ General description of CWC Tasting (You should be seated by 6:30 pm. Pouring begins at 7 pm.) Eight wines (give or take one or two) - they might be the same grape variety, or the product of the same region or country, or new releases - that usually share some common theme. The theme is posted on the website. (Jan 15 Mediterranean Islands, Jan 22 Rhone.) They serve some nibbles - most often bread and cheese, olives and tapenade. CWC tastings are casual and self-pacing, but they're always available to answer questions....and you can purchase any wines at 15% discounted prices! There is also a light-fare menu offered. You will pay your own tab the day of the event. Sign up at the monthly meeting if you are interested in attending. Then contact Marge when the Tuesday wine theme you like is offered.
01/26/2008 Sat	Dining	EVENT CANCELED: Aquarius Birthday Bash Pot Luck and Game Night - We will be celebrating all January birthdays at this Pot-luck dinner at Barbara's home in Columbia. Come join us on January 26th at 7:00pm for an evening of good food, conversation, and fun. You don't need to have a January birthday to join in the celebration. All are welcome. Please bring either a main course, dessert, side dish or appetizer to share, as well as any games you may want to play. The sharing of a favorite recipe is encouraged for those who want to participate. BYOB. This event is limited to 20 people. Directions will be sent out closer to the date of the event.
01/27/2008 Sun	Special	Pub Quiz night - Join us at for the inaugural CSC Charity Pub Quiz Night. Enjoy the pub fare of Frisco Grille & Cantina in Columbia at 7:00pm. $20 per team with a maximum of 4 per team. Fun prizes! Capacity is limited to 40 persons, so pre-registering by email is required. Payments will be accepted at January club meeting or by mailed check. All proceeds go to the orphanage where Karen's best friend helps out, in Kyrgyzstan. Organized by Karen and Chris L.
01/27/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays begins with a simple brunch - a buffet of Sam's bagels and cream cheese, gourmet Coffee Mill coffee, tea, and steaming hot chocolate. Doors open at 9:45 for brunch and conversation. (I try to get there at 9:30 as the tables fill up fast.) The film begins at 10:30 followed by a spirited Q and A discussion. Titles are generally announced the week before each screening on the web site and in the Today section of The Baltimore Sun each Friday. We might want to go to Gertrude’s at the BMA for brunch after the show. Dottie Tim plays quiet listening jazz there every Sunday until around 2:30.
01/27/2008 Sun	Music	Sunday Brunch and Quiet Listening Jazz at Gertrude’s BMA - Enjoy Jazz! We are going to Gertrude’s at the BMA to hear Dottie Tim play quiet listening jazz. She’s there every Sunday until around 2:30 pm. (no cover) We can sit at the bar for drinks: coffee, wine… mimosas and brunch. Seating as available but sometimes the bar gets crowded. For reservations for a table for brunch please let me know a week ahead. Meet at 1:00.
01/29/2008 Tue	Happy Hour	Event Full Wine Tasting Tuesday Jan 29th, 6:30 PM, Aida Restaurant and Bistro, Columbia. www.aidabistro.com. $20 for 3 tastings and light appetizers. If you stay for dinner, $10 is applied to your dinner bill. Limited to 20 people. Pay at Aida but must RSVP.
01/30/2008 Wed	Dining	Dining Out - Zapata's restaurant is having a margarita dinner on Wed. Jan. 30th. They are located in the Harper's Farm shopping center. Harpers Farm Rd. and Cedar Lane in Columbia. This is a 3 course Mexican buffet dinner with unlimited margaritas. They usually have a rep from a liguor distributor there talking and sampling the different types of tequila. The dinner cost is $40 plus tip. It starts at 7 pm.
02/02/2008 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Hot Soup. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
02/03/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See March 30th listing.
02/04/2008 Mon	Other	Event Postponed Until Late Feb. or First Half of March - Stay Tuned, Kiddies! LASERTAG AT SHADOWLAND! Have some fun playing lasertag and zapping out fellow CSC members in semi-darkness. Good exercise and good laughs - since you have to wear Terminator-looking gear over your sweatsuit and tennis shoes. The manager on-duty will select simple strategy games for us since most of us aren't prolific GameBoys and wouldn't understand what to do with a mass of superpowers anyways. Games will run from 6:30pm - 7:30 (or 8pm if we buy another 1/2 hr) DIRECTIONS to Shadowland, 9179 Red Branch Road, Columbia 21045: From Route 29, go east on Route 108. From Route 1 or I-95, go West on Route 100, and EITHER: Take Snowden River Blvd exit, make a RIGHT at Right at the light and continue on Route 108 to the Route 104/108 light and make left. Go approx 1.5 miles. Turn right at the 2nd Red Branch at a traffic LIGHT . Go 1/2 miles. Take the Route 104 exist, South around circle and back across Route 100. Proceed to first light and rake a RIGHT on Route 108. Shadowland is on the RIGHT (look for green awning). Park on the north side lots or at rear of Shadowland. Group Cost: $309 for a 1-hour LOCK-IN. For a group of at least 25 or more the price starts reducing below the individual price of $12.50 for 2 games. In 1 hour, we will get about 10 min. of instruction after donning equipment and then we will get in 3 15-min games. The hour we select is set so please leave yourself enough time to complete the waiver, remove coats, etc so that we're all ready to go in as a group for instruction, otherwise you will have to sit out the first game. Contact Ken S at 410-300-2997 or kensall@gmail.com or
02/07/2008 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour February Happy Hour at Trapeze in Maple Lawn (South on 29 to Rt. 216 West). Meet at the restaurant at 5:30-6pm. New and prospective members always welcome. Come to meet old and new friends, socialize and have a good time.
02/10/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See March 30th listing.
02/11/2008 Mon	Meeting	Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities.
02/13/2008 Wed	Dining	Dining Out - Dining Out - February's Dining Out will be on Wednesday the 13th (to avoid conflict with Valentine's Day on the 14th). NEW VENUE ! (changed from previous Fire Rock). In the spirit of CSC adventurousness, we'll try the new CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER 50's/60's-style restaurant. They are primarily and sandwich and salads place, with emphasis on big burgers and chicken sandwiches. Meet there at 6:30 PM. Located at 8872 McGaw Rd (in the McGaw Plaza), next door to the Green Turtle Sports Bar. New members and prospective members always welcome. See ya there! Please RSVP/contact Don Andberg (so he can get approximate reservation numbers).
02/15/2008 Fri	All	Join in with fellow Ski Club folks for $8.00 Aquarium night on Friday, Feb 15. We will meet at the Hard Rock Cafe at 6:00pm, and head over to the Aquarium at 7:00. We can 'catch' some food afterwards, depending on what the group decides. (Seafood perhaps?).
02/16/2008 Sat	Party	FULL Back by popular request: Dessert Night at my place in Ellicott City, Saturday 2/16/08 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, and bonus points to any who bring low-carb goodies....! RSVP via email if you'd like to attend, and I'll provide directions. This is expected to fill up quickly, so the first 40 to RSVP are IN...!
02/17/2008 Sun	Service	Chili Cook-off for Charity - Feb. 17, 2008, 2-6 Sign up for this new event, limited to the first 30 people! Enter a chili cook-off competition and donate food to a local food bank! Prizes awarded for the best three chilis as voted on by the tasters. Here's how it works: call, email, or sign up at the next meeting to indicate whether you're a chili chef or a taster. If you're a chef, cook and bring your favorite chili recipe (preferably in a crock-pot). If you're a taster, bring either a $3.00 tasting fee or a canned food or other non-perishable food item to be donated to the MD Food Bank. I'll provide plenty of rice, corn bread, chips, and condiments. Bring your own soda, beer or other drinks. To sign up and to get directions
02/19/2008 Tue	Cultural	Chesapeake Wine Company – Tuesday Tastings: You should be seated by 6:45 pm, pouring begins at 7 pm. Cost $25.00. See details on the May 20th listing.
02/23/2008 Sat	Dining	Fine dining event postponed to 4/13/08.
02/24/2008 Sun	Happy Hour	Come check out the newest wine bar in the area at The Purple Tooth in Annapolis, next to Loew's Hotel. We will meet at 4:00 at The Purple Tooth.
02/24/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See March 30th listing.
02/24/2008 Sun	Cultural	Enjoy Jazz! at the BMA at 1 pm to hear Dottie Tim play quiet listening jazz. (See May 18th listing).
02/24/2008 Sun	Hiking	Sneaker Hike - Patuxent Branch Trail. Easy 7 mile "sneaker hike" on paved trails in Columbia, along the Little Patuxent River, around Lake Elkhorn, and return before lunch. Many wildlife viewing opportunities along the way! Meet at 9:00 at the trailhead parking lot, across from 9175 Guilford Rd, Columbia.
02/29/2008 Fri	Music	Back by popular demand (filled up last time), come join us for Goddard’s Music and Drama Club (MAD) Production of "The Fantasticks", Friday Feb 29th! (Hint: the CSC tables sold out way in advance last time)... The Fantasticks is a very loose adaptation of Edmond Rostand's Les Romanesques. It concerns Matt and Luisa, a pair of young lovers separated by their feuding fathers. In fact, the old men only pretend to be enemies, working on the sound theory that children only do the opposite of their parents' wishes! What do you think happens...? Come join us and see for yourself along side good friends and at a great price!!! Doors open 6:30 PM & curtain goes up at 8 PM. The $21 admission includes Hors d’Oeuvres, and free (all you can drink) beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea...! If you purchase via phone, ask for the "Columbia Ski Club" table (currently table #7). For on-line purchases specify in the "Notes" section that you're with the Columbia Ski Club (also note if you're not a US Citizen so appropriate access provisions can be made). For your protection credit card info should not be provided if you order on-line since the site is not encrypted. Instead they'll call you back at the phone number you specify. The table only holds 8, so first come first serve (I expect this table to sell out quickly). If by chance the table hasn't completely sold out by 2/13, the Goddard MAD Club will open it up to non-CSC patrons, so please reserve your tickets no later than 2/13 if you want a good seat next to friends. For tickets, call 240-475-8800 or On-line ordering (do not include credit card info, they will call you on the phone for that) Let me know after you reserve your ticket so I can keep an eye out for you.
03/01/2008 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Christine Havrilla with Bob Sima. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
03/02/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See March 30th listing.
03/02/2008 Sun	Skating	Date Change! Sculpture Garden Ice Rink on the National Mall. Skate to the Sounds of the Season, Sinatra, and Italian Love Sonatas in this picturesque rink surrounded by magnificent works of sculpture. $7 for two hour session. Skate Rental: $3, requires ID. Meet Broken Land Park & Ride West Lot for Car Pool 3:15pm, arrive @ sculpture garden by 4:30pm.
03/02/2008 Sun	Other	Maple Sugarin' Festival - maple syrup demonstrations, pancake brunch, taste testing, country crafts. Meet at the Longate Park-n-Ride at 10:00.
03/06/2008 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour March Happy Hour - Join Lee and Mike at the Pub Dog in Columbia on Thursday March 6 starting at about 5:30 p.m. There's a 75 foot long bar, where they serve "2 for $4" craft beers and gourmet pizzas and salads. The Pub Dog is located at 8865 Stanford Blvd. in the Lakeside Retail Plaza.
03/08/2008 Sat	Party	Pisces Birthday Bash! AKA: It's Nifty to be Over 50 Come on Over - Let's Celebrate Together - All Ages and All Zodiac Signs welcome. Must be young at heart to attend. Time: 7pm until ? Bring food to share and a friend if you like. Please RSVP to get directions and let Donna know if you are a Pisces.
03/08/2008 Sat	Sports	Event FULL! Curling - this Olympic sport is like chess on ice, played with rocks and brooms. The 4 hour session runs from 3-7pm and includes introduction and tuition from club coaches, as well as the chance to play against your friends. You don't need to be super fit, but this is a physical activity. This has been a very well attended event in the past so register early. Location: Potomac Curling Club, Laurel. Limited to 24 people. $35 can be paid at January or February meeting or email me for mailing checks. Note: Post-curling dinner at Red Hot & Blue (ribs place in Laurel) is an option!
03/08/2008 Sat	Service	7th Annual Women's Expo 2008 Saturday/Sunday, March 8th & 9th, 10 AM - 5 PM Catonsville Comm. College Gymnasium . Over 175 Women Based Businesses . Career Opportunities & Assessments . Crafts and Jewelry . Motivational Speakers . Book Fair "Meet The Authors" . Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) . Civility Workshop . Health and Fitness . Innovative Marketing . Support Groups for Women . Fashions and Cosmetics . American Cancer Society Used Cell Phone Collection . Variety of Delicious Catered Food . And so much more. Many Ski Club members have attended in the past. It's a great day! Stop by the Ski Club booth to say hello. Tickets are $6 or check out web for $1 off coupon.
03/09/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See March 30th listing.
03/09/2008 Sun	Hiking	Evening hike to witness the "Sky Dance" of woodcock. Meeting at 6:45pm, location TBA.
03/10/2008 Mon	Meeting	Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities. Election night at the March meeting. Please vote.
03/13/2008 Thu	Dining	Thai Dining Out - Join Ken for our monthly dining out at the Bangkok Delight restaurant at 8825 Centre Park Dr., Columbia. Meet at the restaurant at 7pm. Please RSVP by 3/11. New members and prospective members always welcome.
03/13/2008 Thu	Special	DATE CHANGED to 3/20/08 - see below Wine tasting and Chocolate Truffle making class at Sweet Cascades in Ellicott City. Tme: 7 - 9pm. Class is limited to 12 people. $25 each (must pay in advance) includes wine tasting and chocolate truffle class.
03/15/2008 Sat	Service	CANCELED!! 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. In case of bad weather call Dan's cell phone at 443-415-4360.
03/16/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See March 30th listing.
03/16/2008 Sun	Cultural	Enjoy Jazz! at the BMA at 1 pm to hear Dottie Tim play quiet listening jazz. (See May 18th listing).
03/16/2008 Sun	Music	Well it is time for the next show at Toby's, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"! We will be going Sunday evening March 16th and the tickets will cost $36.50 which includes a full buffet dinner, show, tax and partial gratuity and a really good time! Money will be collected at the February meeting. If you can not make the meeting, you can mail a check to me so that I receive it by the end of next week. Please let me know if you are doing this so I don't sell too many tickets Monday night and leave you out! Mail a check made to CSC.
03/18/2008 Tue	Cultural	Chesapeake Wine Company – Tuesday Tastings: You should be seated by 6:45 pm, pouring begins at 7 pm. Cost $25.00. See details on the May 20th listing.
03/20/2008 Thu	Special	DATE CHANGED to 3/20/08 from 3/13 Wine tasting and Chocolate Truffle making class at Sweet Cascades in Ellicott City. Tme: 7 - 9pm. Class is limited to 12 people. $25 each (must pay in advance) includes wine tasting and chocolate truffle class.
03/22/2008 Sat	Dining	Event Full - wait list Perisan Dining out - Cash only. Authentic Persian cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Reservation limited to 15 people, adults only. Meet at the Park-n-ride on Snowden River and Rt.175 in Columhbia at 5:15 PM to carpool to the restaurant near Towson.
03/25/2008 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.
03/27/2008 Thu	Happy Hour	Come celebrate Aries birthdays at the Frisco Grille and Cantina in Columbia from 6:00 p.m.-?? If you are an Aries and will be celebrating with us, please let me know so I can tell others! For directions or to RSVP
03/27/2008 Thu	Cultural	Come join other CSC'ers enjoy the outstanding Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on March 27th. Marin Alsop will be conducting Dvorzak Symphony No. 6 and Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 played by the world famous Andre Watts. Tickets for the side orchestra are $40. Meet at the Meyerhoff. Ticket payment required two weeks in advance.
03/28/2008 Fri	Music	Free Concert by the UM School of Music/Rythm & Strings by guest artists creating a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts building, College Park campus in the Dekelboum Concert Hall. concert begins at 7:30; drinks after at place TBD. Meet you there, but contact Alexa to confirm or refer questions. RSVP by 3/24.
03/29/2008 Sat	Biking	Bike Ride - 18 mile ride on the Wildlife Loop of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, North Tract. Course is flat, and paved. 12 mile option available, leader will ride 18. Meet at 9AM at Dobbin Center, or at 9:30AM at North Tract Visitor Center off of Route 198. No admission fee.
03/30/2008 Sun	Special	EVENT FULL!! Afternoon Tea at Reynold's Tavern, Annapolis Sunday, March 30th, 3pm. We had a great time doing this last year so it's back by popular demand!!! Don't miss out. $20 includes tea, savories, sweets, scones with jam and clotted cream tax and gratuity. Must RSVP and pay in advance.
03/30/2008 Sun	Hiking	Urban Hike in Annapolis at 12:00pm. Walk 6 miles through historic Annapolis, Eastport, and the Naval Academy. No mud, bugs, or streams. Where walking shoes, bring a camera. Cancelled if weather is bad.
03/30/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays begins with a simple brunch - a buffet of Sam's bagels and cream cheese, gourmet Coffee Mill coffee, tea, and steaming hot chocolate. Doors open at 9:45 for brunch and conversation. (I try to get there at 9:30 as the tables fill up fast.) The film begins at 10:30 followed by a spirited Q and A discussion. Titles are generally announced the week before each screening on the web site and in the Today section of The Baltimore Sun each Friday. We might want to go to Gertrude’s at the BMA for brunch after the show. Dottie Tim plays quiet listening jazz there every Sunday until around 2:30.
04/05/2008 Sat	Nature	Howard County GreenFest 9 AM to 1 PM at Glenwood Community Center, 2400 Rt. 97, Cooksville. See the Green Fest flyer for details. Free!
04/05/2008 Sat	Service	Join me for this very worthy cause. I am forming a team to walk in the MS Walk on Saturday, April 5 in Columbia. The walk is a 3K walk starting at Howard Community College at 10:00 am. I have a cousin with MS and have been walking for this cause for many years. If you would like to join the team or can't make the walk but would like to make a donation please
04/06/2008 Sun	Special	EVENT CANCELLED Join Joyce in a trip to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in DC. Madame Tussauds is a world-renowned institution that been entertaining people from all over the world for over 200 years. Admission is $21.15 payable at the door. Meet at the Park and ride off of Brokenland parkway at 0930. We will take the subwy to DC. It is easy to get to by subway.
04/06/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See June 1 listing for details.
04/06/2008 Sun	Music	Oye Como Va! Santana at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD. Sun, Apr 6, 2008. 07:00 PM $35.50 lawn seats. We can party on the lawn before and during the concert. And watch out for the Black Magic Woman! Limit of 25. Tickets are available through Kevin until March 30th, after then, please purchase tickets at the Merriweather box office, and join us on the lawn. Concert will be held rain or shine.
04/06/2008 Sun	Service	Project Clean Stream - Join Sue for Project Clean Stream, a region-wide stream clean-up effort, always the first weekend in April. Meet at Clemens Crossing Elementary School on Quarterstaff Rd. in Columbia at 9AM. Bring gloves.
04/08/2008 Tue	Meeting	Special bicycle ride activity 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. Call for directions. Meet at Bob and Deb's house at 7:30pm. Light refreshments provided.
04/10/2008 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour April Happy Hour will be at the Tiber River Tavern in Old Ellicott City beginning at 6:00pm.
04/12/2008 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Chuck Brodsky. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
04/12/2008 Sat	Hiking	Youth Hike, Wincopin Trail - 9AM - noon. Observe nature on this 3-4 mile hike targeted for children 10 and older. The parking lot of the trail head is on Vollmerhausen Rd. (Howard county ADC map 20A5).
04/13/2008 Sun	Dining	Join our first fine dining experience - brunch at Tony and Joe's in Georgetown. Reservation limited to 25. Cost about $45. Cash only. Meet at Snowden River park and ride a 10:00. Cost about $45. We'll enjoy a fine brunch and mimosas then burn off the calories with a nice walk around the monuments. Bring your cameras, it may be cherry blossom time
04/13/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See June 1 listing for details.
04/13/2008 Sun	Biking	Join us for a Bike ride, Sunday, April 13th, 11:30, on the capital crescent trail from Bethesda to Georgetown and back. This will be easy biking on p aved, flat trails. Total mileage will be 16 miles. We will bike to Georgetown on the first part of the trip; stop and pick a restaurant to have lunch in George town then head back to Bethesda. For those interested, we will end the trip with a movie at the historic Landmark movie theatre in Bethesda so bring a bike lock with you if you plan on attending the movie with us. We will meet at 11:30am in the back parking lot at the Hilton in Columbia where the CSC holds their monthly meetings. Address: 5485 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia. Helmets will be required for this ride. Please bring water with you. Rain cancels this trip. RSVP by April 12th to the trip leader, Pat Mc and for any questions
04/14/2008 Mon	Meeting	Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities.
04/17/2008 Thu	Dining	Dining Out - Join Denise for our monthly dining out at Copeland's in Columbia. Meet at the restaurant at 6pm. New and prospective members always welcome.
04/19/2008 Sat	Dancing	Come join Frank M. at Bare Bones Grill & Brewery next Saturday (April 19th) at 9 PM. The Bittersweet band is playing and it's also an opportunity for those for you who like to dance to strut your stuff! If you just want to groove to the music and enjoy some good bar specials, they have appetizers for half-price and $2.50 house microbrews from 9 PM to close. There is no cover! Please RSVP by email or leave a message on my cell at (410) 215-0671, so I can get a head count and try to save an appropriate amount of tables. If one or two people can come early to help save tables, I would appreciate it. If there is sufficient interest, we can do dinner before the band starts. If you’re planning on doing dinner, let me know ASAP in order to confirm reservations. New members and friends of CSC members are encouraged to attend! Location: Bare Bones 9150-22 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Bare Bones is located on Route 40 West, just a quarter mile west of Route 29.
04/20/2008 Sun	Cultural	Canceled - no movie! Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See June 1 listing for details.
04/20/2008 Sun	Hiking	Canceled - due to rain! Join the Diane's in celebration of the end of tax season. Meet at Rockburn Park under the power lines to the left of the football field at 1:00pm. Hike will be on the Morning Choice,Ridge and Cascade Falls trails. Intermediate hike approx Hike is 7.5 miles, 3 hours long. Optional gathering at The Phoenix in Ellicott City afterwards. Weather permitting, announcement via MTS if cancelled. Location Rockburn Park, 5400 Landing Rd 21075 under the power lines. Please wear hiking boots, we will cross 7 streams. Diane C and Diane M.
04/22/2008 Tue	Cultural	Chesapeake Wine Company – Tuesday Tastings: You should be seated by 6:45 pm, pouring begins at 7 pm. Cost $25.00. See details on the May 20th listing.
04/23/2008 Wed	Dining	Come celebrate Taurus birthdays at Mimi's Cafe in Columbia (near Best Buy and Coscos) at 7:00 PM. If you are a Taurus and will be celebrating with us please let me know so we can embarrass you. All other signs are welcome! For directions please call the restaurant or to RSVP
04/26/2008 Sat	Service	Christmas in April - This year we will have 2 work days. Saturday April 26th will focus on tearing down water damaged ceiling and walls and putting up new dry wall Sunday April 27th will focus on painting the new dry wall. If you would like to work one of these days please let me know. I will take 10-15 people per day so probably you will have to pick and choose which day you would like to work. Let me know if you have skill/experience in either of these areas. *Special job*Who would like to be the Food Captain? this is very important job. I need an energetic, motivated person for this job. you will be responsible for setting up food donations for the work crew (this is a new duty for us). I would suggest a place like Duncan Donuts to donate coffe & juice and doughnuts for the arrival time (you would also be responsible for picking up and delivering). Luncxh could be pizza donations or sub donations etc., again you would be responsible for picking up and delivering. This could be split into 2 positions if necessary (breakfast and lunch).
04/26/2008 Sat	Dancing	Dinner and Dancing - 6:00PM Come celebrate Will Hux’s Birthday with dinner and dancing at: Whisper’s 7954 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Glen Burnie, MD. 21060 410-768-3900 6PM – 7PM HAPPY HOUR - $1.25 Dom. Drafts & $1.50 Dom Bottles, $2.50 Rail drinks 7PM – Seating for Dinner 9PM – Band and Dancing Starts Dance to the “New Censations”. “I’ve heard them before several times”…….. GREAT Top 40 Dance band. PLEASE RSVP by Thursday, April 24th so that everyone can sit together! If you don’t RSVP I can’t guarantee you a seat !!!!!! There is a cover charge if you arrive after 7pm so you might as well come early and spend that money on an appetizer.
04/27/2008 Sun	Cultural	Enjoy Jazz! at the BMA at 1 pm to hear Dottie Tim play quiet listening jazz. (See May 18th listing).
04/27/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See June 1 listing for details.
04/27/2008 Sun	Biking	Join LLoyd for a Taste of Chestertown bike ride on the Eastern Shore. Meet at Dobbin Center at 8:30 am. Arrive Chestertown around 10:30am. Bike Ride - 25 miles or optionally 46 miles. (Route Map) We would ride the first loop on the map which is about 25 miles starting in Chestertown. Those more interested in riding vs. eating and drinking could do the whole 46 miles. When we get back to Cherstertown we can lock up our bikes and participate in their new once a year festival: Taste of Town from 1-5 PM Food, live band, dancing, wine - prepay $10.00 We can leave Chestertown around 5 PM to arrive back in Columbia 7:30pm (unless we are hungry enough for dinner on the way back).
05/03/2008 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring David Lamotte. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
05/03/2008 Sat	Hiking	Hike the Billy Goat Trail; a moderate-level 4 mile hike; lots of boulder-scrambling. Sturdy shoes or booys required. This trail is known for its unusual terrain and the payoff is a spectacular view of the Potomac Gorge, which is just part of the area that is considered “one of the most significant natural areas in the entire National Park System”. The hike is just shy of 2 miles on the Trail, but will take some time as you hike and climb up and down a few boulders, and another 2 miles of flat terrain back along the C&O to the starting point. Optional 1 mile extension up to the Great Falls overlook (MD side) at the top end. Lunch will be at a local excellent deli. Meet at 10:15am Dobbin C enter. Please bring a few extra dollars to chip in for carpool gasoline costs.
05/04/2008 Sun	Cultural	Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See June 1 listing for details.
05/04/2008 Sun	Dancing	Canceled! Concert and Salsa lessons - Free-Salsa lessons (danced in a circle) before concert by Spanish Harlem Orchestra (we see this, too). Meet at Panera for meal at 4:30, Dobbin Center, and then carpool to College Park, Clarice Smith Center. Must rsvp by 4/12 to register. Limited capacity.
05/08/2008 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour - Join Jody for May's Happy hour at Johnny's Bistro in Old Ellicott City. Let's meet at 5:30 at the Millhouse Pub which is on the 2nd floor. $1.00 off mix drinks and international beers. 1/2 price for domestic beers. Complimentary appetizers
05/11/2008 Sun	Cultural	Canceled - no movie! Cinema Sundays Brunch and a movie in Baltimore. See June 1 listing for details.
05/12/2008 Mon	Meeting	Monthly General meeting at the Columbia Hilton. Socializing starts at 7:30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. Sign up for activities.
05/17/2007 Thu	Dining	Dining Out - Come join in for a festive dining experience with your CSC friends at Romano's. Meet at 7:00 at 6181 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia, MD 21045, 410-872-0626. I have to give them a count on 15th May. RSVP is required. Either sign in at the membership meeting, email or call 240-432-3846 (Cell).
05/18/2007 Fri	Cultural	Mark your calendars early - Greek Festival at St Theodore in Greenbelt! (Directions) Ted L. will be there Friday 5/18 for lunch and dinner (and dancing). Favorite Greek specialties, music and dancing.
05/19/2007 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. In case of bad weather call Dan's cell phone at 443-415-4360.
05/19/2007 Sat	Cultural	Wine In the Woods - The first kick-off of the Wine Festivals is at Symphony Woods in Columbia from 12 to 6pm. “Sample Maryland's finest wines from a souvenir glass; make food purchases from an abundance of high quality, distinctive restaurants and caterers; sharpen your palette by attending wine education seminars; enjoy exceptional works offered by invited artists and craft persons; and revel in continuous live entertainment on the jazz and main stages.” Meet at the main entrance across from the Mall at Noon. $25 at the gate includes wine glass and sample tickets for wine. Bring a blanket or chair, water and food, although there is plenty to buy on site. Contact Ted S. before or during the event to meet us.
05/20/2007 Sun	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Sons of the Never Wrong. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $12. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
05/20/2007 Sun	Biking	This will be the first in a series of beginner rides. We will ride at a recreational pace around Lake Elkhorn and the surrounding trails. This ride will last about 1 hour and is perfect for those that have not ridden in awhile. Please bring a working bike, helmet and water. Meet at the Lake Elkhorn dock across the street from the Owen Brown Village Center at 1:00pm.
05/28/2007 Mon	Hiking	Hike - approximately 4-6 miles in Wincopin area of Savage Park with lunch at Savage Mill afterwards. Meet at the parking lot off Vollmerhausen Road at 9:30am. Bring money for lunch.
05/30/2007 Wed	Biking	This will be the second in a series of beginner rides. We will ride at a recreational pace around Lake Elkhorn and the Surrounding trails. This ride will last about 90 minutes and is perfect for those that have not ridden in awhile. Please bring a working bike, helmet and water. Meet at the Lake Elkhorn dock across the street from the Owen Brown Village Center at 6pm.
06/02/2007 Sat	Hiking	Gambrill State Park, located just west of Frederick, Maryland. Several hikes available from same starting point. Longest hike is a 7.1 mile moderate hike, shorter easy, moderate and difficult hikes available. Park includes picnic areas, swings, restrooms and a Western Maryland overlook. Leashed pets welcome. Bring water, a snack and a couple $$ for carpool gas. Meet at Dobbin at 9AM.
06/02/2007 Sat	Sports	It's the Bowie Baysox versus the Harrisburg Senators! With a special bonus of fireworks after the game. Meet at 5:45 at Dobbin Center; game time is 7:05. Cost of admission is $9.00.
06/03/2007 Sun	Biking	This will be the last in the series of beginner rides. We will meet at the back of the Dobbin Center near M&T bank at 1pm and carpool to the BWI Airport trail. The ride will last about 1 ½ hours, so we should be back at the Dobbin Center between 3:30 – 4:00. Please bring a bike helmet and water. We can also stop for some refreshments after the ride.
06/03/2007 Sun	Dining	Join Joyce and friends for brunch at the Naval Fleet Reserve Club on the water in Annapolis. Here is the menu: Eggs Benedict, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage, Hash, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Creamed Chipped Beef and Biscuits, Mixed Fruit, Danish and Mini Muffins, Omelets and Waffles to order. Meet at the club at 9:00am.
06/03/2007 Sun	Music	Date Change from 5/20 Toby's of Baltimore presents Fiddler on the Roof. Kids over 10 welcome. Cost of $40.00 includes: show, dinner, and gratuity. Please make your own arrangements to carpool. Meet at Toby's between 5:00 and 5:15; dinner starts at 5:30 and the shows at 7:00. If you are running late, just ask for CSC at the door and they'll direct you to the table. Money should be mailed to Tracy in advance.
06/07/2007 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour - Join Ted L. at Dimitri's International Grill restaurant for an outdoor happy hour on the deck. Meet at the restaurant at 5:30pm-6:00pm. Socialize with friends. New and prospective members always welcome.
06/07/2007 Thu	Cultural	June 7, 7:30 p.m. - Zemer Chai, Washington's premier Jewish chorus, presents Shalom Y Esperanza: Jewish Latino Connections, with special guests Coral Cantigas, Washington's Latin-American Chorus, and Ramon Tasat, Argentinean Cantor and Tenor. Discover the choral sounds of Sephardic melodies, Latin rhythms and the Tango in Spanish, Ladino and Yiddish! Concert location: Temple Shalom, 8400 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase. To purchase tickets see www.ZemerChai.org or call 301-963-3462. The combined choruses are great, Ramon's a fantastic musician in his own right, and there should be some exciting instrumental accompaniment.
06/09/2007 Sat	Biking	Join us for the 11th annual Gettysburg bike ride into history. 16 leisurely miles touring the Gettysburg National Military Park (a few steep hills)while discussing the July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Optional additional 10 mile covered bridge route is available. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and a bike helmet. Meet at Dobbin Center at 08:00am. All levels of bike riders welcome (as long as you can ride 16 miles). Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC rides.
06/09/2007 Sat	Party	CANCELLED Are you a Gemini? Then this is the party for you! Even if you aren't a Gemini and just like to celebrate the zodiak, this is the party for you! It's the Gemini Birthday Bash at Joyce's. Please RSVP and call for directions. The party begins at 7:30.
06/09/2007 Sat	Nature	Join Lisa for a morning of bird watching around Centennial Lake. Meet at Dobbin Center at 8:00am to carpool.
06/09/2007 Sat	Cultural	Greek Festival in Baltimore's Greek Town! This one is huge, and a must for anyone who's never gone Greek! I plan to be there from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Every June, Greektown comes alive with the food, music and the strong spirit of Baltimore's Greek community. From the church's lower level, you may catch a whiff of the divine Greek food -- chicken and pork souvlaki, pasticio, spanakopita, moussaka, dolmades, Greek salads, baklava and more. A multitude of Greek wines, ouzo and beer will also be offered. You may need to burn off some calories, so hit the inside or al fresco dance areas, where entertainment includes various Dance Groups and Live Greek bands to get you dancing, no matter your heritage! Directions to St. Nicholas Greek Festival (located at 520 Ponca St., Baltimore, MD, 21224 410/633-5020) Take 95 North, Go through Fort McHenry Tunnel Take Eastern Ave. exit 59 and turn left towards Highlandtown Proceed west on Eastern Ave. for about one mile to Ponca St. The festival will be on your left. Free parking available on the right near the corner of Eastern & Ponca. Alternate Directions: Take MD-295 N toward Baltimore Merge onto Harbor Tunnel Trwy/ I-895 (Portions Toll) Take the O’Donnell Street, Exit 11B Take the O’Donnell Street West ramp Turn slight Right onto O’Donnell Street Turn slight Right onto Ponca Street (520 Ponca Street)
06/10/2007 Sun	Cultural	Free Concert at the U of Md. Clarice Smith Center 1:30 pm. Chamber Music Marathon. Meet at Dobbin Center to car pool 12:45.
06/10/2007 Sun	Cultural	Enjoy a variety of Italian foods and wines at the Saint Anthony Italian Festival. Live musical entertainment. Meet at Dobbin Center at 11:00 to carpool.
06/11/2007 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.
06/13/2007 Wed	Music	Kick off the start of the Festival of the Arts 2007 Sunset Concerts at Centennial Park. Come hear the Millers playing blues infused with rock. Meet at the boathouse at 6:00. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic.
06/16/2007 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Zoe Lewis with Frank Meyer. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $12. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
06/16/2007 Sat	Sports	Celebrate Dad's Day a day early w/ a private group tour of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. If 20 or more sign up, it will be $5.00 per person. If 10-19 sign up, it will be $7.00 per person (we will need at least 10 for the private group tour). I scheduled the tour for 12:15 because we don't want to miss the dug out if practice starts early! Please email Melinda to RSVP. You must pre-pay for this event by June 7th to reserve your spot on the tour. We will collect at the April and May CSC meetings. Contact melinda if you can not pay at the meeting. An additional $2.00 at the ballpark might be necessary if enough folks do not sign up.
06/16/2007 Sat	Cultural	Picnic/Music - Attend a Summer Evening Concert at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes MD (Maryland's oldest family run winery just north of the Baltimore Beltway) in a picturesque setting while listening to “Shades of Blue” Big Band dance music. Dance Under the Stars to Live Music Dance Lesson with Professional Instructor Picnic on the Grass by the Vineyard Sip a Chilled Bottle or Glass of Boordy’s Award-Winning Wine Bring Food or Enjoy Crab Cakes, Pit Beef, Etc. from Carl’s Catering Gates Open 5:45 pm, Dance Instruction 6:30 pm, Music 7–9:30 pm Admission $17 Bring chair or blanket and food to share, or buy on your own from the caterer. I usually drive up in advance to grab a spot for everyone. Will leave at 4:45pm from Ellicott City. Otherwise, car pool from Dobbin with other attendees. Contact Ted S. before or during the event to meet us so he can have an approximate head count. For directions go to Boordy Web Page.
06/16/2007 Sat	Skating	CSC member Denise is interested in leading a carpool group to a free skating clinic in Rock Creek Park at noon. The clinic teaches basic skating skills as well as how to stop. You must bring your own equipment to include: Skates, helmet and wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads, and something to drink. If you can already skate and are not interested in the clinic, come out and skate on Beach Drive which is closed off to motorized traffic on weekends. Meet Denise at the Rt 32 / Broken Land Parkway park-n-ride at 11:00am to carpool to Rock Creek by 11:50. Free Skating Clinic - Saturdays at Noon Rock Creek Park, Wash. DC - Beach Drive Parking Lot 6
06/22/2007 Fri	Special	Cape May Weekend June 22-24 at the Historic Chalfonte Inn. 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 $225 per person double occupancy ($25 single supplement available) which includes two breakfasts, two dinners, 2 nights lodging and 2 special parties for our CSC group. 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 of $125 due at 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). There are plenty of things to do and we will have a bike ride around Cape May too.
06/29/2007 Fri	Other	Volunteers needed to help man our Columbia Ski Club booth at the Columbia City Fair. The fair will run from Friday June 29 through Sunday July 1. With enough volunteers we can work in shifts with a group of 4 per shift. The hours are 5:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, 11:30am-2:30pm on Saturday and 11:30am-2:30pm on Sunday. Please sign up for the shift most convenient for you. Call Joyce W 410-730-6841 or
06/30/2007 Sat	Biking	Bike Ride - 30+ miles (hilly) around the Liberty Reservoir in Western Baltimore County. Meet at Mt. Hebron H.S. (end of Rt. 29 at Rt. 99) at 9:00am. Bring water and snacks. Optional Lunch following the ride. Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC bike rides.
06/30/2007 Sat	Hiking	As a 'follow-up' to Donna M's fabulous urban hike in Annapolis, Marybeth and Melinda are co-leading a sunset urban hike along the Baltimore Waterfront (w/ optional dinner afterwards). The hike will start at 6:30. Details on where to meet/possible carpool/dining afterwards to follow.
07/01/2007 Sun	Other	POSTPONED! No new date set. Nothin' beats fresh produce and flowers! The 30th annual Baltimore Farmers' Market offers the best deals on produce, herbs, flowers, fruit and more. Located under the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga streets. Meet at 8:30am at Dobbin Center to carpool.
07/03/2007 Tue	Special	Folk Life Festival on the mall. This is the rehersal for the July 4th celebration sans the fireworks. More details to follow.
07/04/2007 Wed	Biking	Bike Ride - Patapsco Valley, 22 very hilly miles. Meet at 10:00am at the Ilchester Elementry school. Ice cream stop along the way. There is also a shorter self paced option available starting at the Trolley Trail in Ellicott City at 10:15. Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC bike rides. See the que-sheet for more details.
07/05/2007 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour - join Tom D at the Rams Head in Savage for the July Happy Hour. Meet on the deck at 5:30.
07/07/2007 Sat	Cultural	Picnic/Music - Attend a Summer Evening Concert at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes MD (Maryland's oldest family run winery just north of the Baltimore Beltway) in a picturesque setting while listening to “T-Birds” 50s and 60s dance music. Dance Under the Stars to Live Music Dance Lesson with Professional Instructor Picnic on the Grass by the Vineyard Sip a Chilled Bottle or Glass of Boordy’s Award-Winning Wine Bring Food or Enjoy Crab Cakes, Pit Beef, Etc. from Carl’s Catering Gates Open 5:45 pm, Dance Instruction 6:30 pm, Music 7–9:30 pm Admission $17 Bring chair or blanket and food to share, or buy on your own from the caterer. I usually drive up in advance to grab a spot for everyone. Will leave at 4:45pm from Ellicott City. Otherwise, car pool from Dobbin with other attendees. Contact Ted S. before or during the event to meet us so he can have an approximate head count. For directions go to Boordy Web Page.
07/07/2007 Sat	Biking	Date change from 6/23 Ride 40 miles on the NCR Trail from Parkton to Seven Valleys. Meeting at Parkton at 10AM. Lunch stop on the trail at Seven Valleys deli. Directions will be sent to those who respond via Email. Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC rides.
07/08/2007 Sun	Cultural	Phantom of the Opera at Kennedy Center (Sold Out)
07/09/2007 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.
07/12/2007 Thu	Dining	Dining Out - Avanti's Italian restaurant at Rt. 1 and Guilford Rd. at 7:00 (8801 Washington Blvd, Jessup). Good moderately priced Italian food without the wait. RSVP by Wed., 7/11. Limited to 16 people
07/14/2007 Sat	Hiking	FULL!! Patapsco State Park hike and Pot Luck BBQ lunch - 6 mile moderate hike in Patapsco State Park on the Cascade Trail followed by a Pot Luck BBQ at Bob and Deb's house. We will provide hamburgers, turkey burgers and hotdogs - $3 per person. Bring a small side dish, veggies, fruit, snack food or something to share. Hiking boots suggested. Meet at the McCune's at 10:00am - e-mail Bob for directions (use e-mail address below). This hike and BBQ will be limited to 16 people, RSVP required.
07/14/2007 Sat	Cultural	Join Joyce to see the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Oregon Ridge. Tickets $15. Bring blankets, chairs, picnic food and drink. Meet at Dobbin Center to carpool at TBD time.
07/15/2007 Sun	Biking	"Tour Du Lacs" bike ride - ride 20 miles on the Columbia bike trails visiting six lakes. Meet at 9am at Lee's home in Owen Brown (e-mail for directions). Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC rides.
07/16/2007 Mon	Cultural	July 16, 8PM: Want to jazz up your summer and listen to some great music? At downtown Baltimore, check out Club 347 where they do jazz jam sessions on Mondays. Talented people can also join in and play/sing with the house band (bass players, guitarist, harmonicas, drummers, horns, etc.). There is a small bar menu. Sign-up is limited to 16 people due to the size of the venue.Click here for Directions (Club 747 is located near Mercy Hospital, about eight blocks up from the Inner Harbor.) If you're interested in carpooling at Dobbin Center, notify Frank. Contact Denise at 443-520-7190 or by email at deniseskis@netscape.net or
07/21/2007 Sat	Biking	Bike ride - Long Corner, 35 miles very hilly. Meet at the Cumberland Farms in Glenelg at 9:00. Bike helmets are mandatory for all CSC rides.
07/21/2007 Sat	Cultural	Join Joyce on a day trip to Baltimore's Artscape - the region's premier celebration of the arts. Live performers, dancing, arts and crafts, artists market, street theater, etc. Meet at Dobbin Center at 11:00am.
07/22/2007 Sun	Music	Panzer House Concert - Special Steve Panzer 50th birthday show. Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featured artist is Susan Werner. 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.
07/22/2007 Sun	Music	Toby's Dinner Theatre - "Little Shop of Horrors " and I hear it is quite funny! Who couldn't use a good laugh!! The cost will be $35.50 and as always includes great buffet food, FUN, great show, FUN, tax and partial gratuity and FUN! If you are new to the club this is a great way to meet a lot of new people as there is always plenty of time to socialize between the show and dinner. Sue will be collecting at the monthly meeting on July 9th.
07/28/2007 Sat	Cultural	CANCELLED - No Interest Baltimore commemorates Captain John Smith's exploration by welcoming the shallop and crew to the Inner Harbour. This summer a crew of modern-day explorers, historians, naturalists and educators will endeavor to retrace Captain John Smith's incredible 1608 expedition. Traveling in a 28-foot reproduction of Smith's shallop, and living much as Smith and his men did 400 years ago, the shallop and her crew will spend 121-days voyaging to the headwaters of almost every tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. At more than 20 points along the route, the shallop and her crew will stop for public exhibitions so that people from all around the region can learn about this important episode in the history of the Chesapeake.
07/29/2007 Sun	Sports	Full Moon Kayaking, Sunday, July 29th 5:30 pm, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis - See the full moon rise over the Bay! Come kayak the warm and peaceful waters of the South River. No experience necesary. Guided tour using both sit in kayaks and sit on top kayaks. Singles $35 doubles $65 plus $5 park entrance fee. Boats launch a few minutes before 6 pm and return at 8pm (park closes at 8:30pm). Make your own reservation. http://www.paddleorpedal.com phone 410.271.7007
08/01/2007 Wed	Happy Hour	Special Happy Hour Join Ginny and Dave H at Trapeze. Free apetizer buffet, $1 off domestic beers, house wine and rail. And for the wine lovers in our group, Wednesday night is half price bottles all night. 8180 Maple Lawn Blvd. 20759 Rt. 29 to Rt 216 towards Fulton, at traffice circle turn right into shopping center. Trapeze is on your left. See you there around 5:30.
08/05/2007 Sun	Biking	A FUN, easy, bike ride (about 20 miles) on the mostly flat C&O Canal Trail, starting in Georgetown. Details to follow. Please check back.
08/09/2007 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour August Happy Hour at Eggspectations (Rt 108 and Snowden River in Columbia). Meet old and new friends and socialize. Meet at the restaurant at 5:30-6pm. New members encouraged to attend.
08/11/2007 Sat	Party	Annual Beach Party - come join friends at this annual party. Bring a covered dish to share, lawn chair, bathing suit, towel, and favorite beach toy. Friends and guests welcome. Noon till ??? Address: 1358 Washington Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403. No need to RSVP, but call if rain is possible to confirm party.
08/11/2007 Sat	Biking	Bike Ride - Darnestown Western Montgomery County. 40+ miles from Darnestown. Bring water and lunch. Meet at Dobbin Center at 8:00am. Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC bike rides.
08/12/2007 Sun	Hiking	CANCELLED Sunday Brunch Hike. Hike the Appalachian Trail from Route 70 to Turner's Gap a distance of 5 moderately hilly miles (some hills) through the Washington Monument State Park. Bring water, wear hiking boots (optional) and dress appropriately for the weather. We will eat Sunday brunch at the Old South Mountain Inn ($15 plus tax and tip). Meet at Dobbin Center at 8:00am to carpool. Please RSVP so we can make reservations. SPACE IS LIMITED to 20 people! Please bring a few extra dollars to chip in for carpool gasoline costs.
08/13/2007 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.
08/14/2007 Tue	Dining	Dining Out - Join Molly in Crofton at Big Fish Grille. Dining out on a Tuesday - certainly when there's half price bottles of wine! Meet at the resturant at 6:30pm. Directions The Big Fish Grille 1260 South Crain Hwy., Crofton (410) 451-3133
08/18/2007 Sat	Cultural	Picnic/Music - Attend a Summer Evening Concert at Boordy Vineyards in Hydes MD (Maryland's oldest family run winery just north of the Baltimore Beltway) in a picturesque setting while listening to “The Crawdaddies” Zydeco dance music. Dance Under the Stars to Live Music Dance Lesson with Professional Instructor Picnic on the Grass by the Vineyard Sip a Chilled Bottle or Glass of Boordy’s Award-Winning Wine Bring Food or Enjoy Crab Cakes, Pit Beef, Etc. from Carl’s Catering Gates Open 5:45 pm, Dance Instruction 6:30 pm, Music 7–9:30 pm Admission $17 Bring chair or blanket and food to share, or buy on your own from the caterer. I usually drive up in advance to grab a spot for everyone. If you wish to car pool, send an email via "MTS" email list stating where and when you wish to leave and if someone wants to join you. Contact Ted before the event so he can have an approximate head count for the space needed. To find our group, look for TWO balloons, one will be a yellow smiley face. For directions go to Boordy Web Page.
08/18/2007 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring Malvinas. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $12. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
08/19/2007 Sun	Party	Reserve this date for the annual CSC Crab Feast and picnic at Blob's Park. Please see the Crab Feast Flyer for details.
08/19/2007 Sun	Biking	Lancaster Metric Century. These 100, 50 and 25 kilometer (62, 31 & 15 mile) rides wind their way through some of Pennsylvania's most famous rural scenery, including seven covered bridges. The terrain is rolling with a few hills on the 100K ride and flat to moderately rolling on the 50K & 25K rides. The rewards are stunning vistas of the richest farmland in America. Registration is $20. Children 12 and under are free. The fee covers lunch, water stops, sag wagons, cue sheets, road markings, ice cream and a general good time. Bike helmets are mandatory for all CSC rides.
08/25/2007 Sat	Hiking	Hike - Old Rag, 9 mile very strenuous hike; mostly rock scrambles and 2200 feet of vertical climb. Hiking boots are required. Park admission fee about $5.00. Meet at 7:00am at Dobbin Center. Please bring a few extra dollars to chip in for carpool gasoline costs
08/25/2007 Sat	Dining	Dining Out Join Joyce and friends for dining out at Nick's Fish House on the water in Baltimore near the Hanover Bridge. We can eat outside on the deck, weather permitting. Meet at the restaurant at 7pm.
09/03/2007 Mon	Biking	Cancelled Bike Ride - Patapsco Valley, 22 very hilly miles. Meet at 10:00am at the Ilchester Elementry school. Ice cream stop along the way. Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC bike rides.
09/06/2007 Thu	Happy Hour	Happy Hour at P.F. Changs at the Columbia Mall. Free appetizers; drinks regular price. Fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Meet old and new friends and socialize. New members welcome.
09/07/2007 Fri	Special	Chincoteague Island Weekend Escape - Sept. 7,8 & 9, 2007 in Chincoteague, VA Cost: $150.00/person, includes two nights lodging at the Island Resort and Motor Inn, dinner, Saturday night at the Chincoteague Inn and dessert party Friday evening in the motel party room. Activities - visiting the National Seashore (small extra cost), biking, going to the beach, swimming pools, weight facillities, hot tub, exploring the island, shopping and of course the ponies.Interested? See attached flyer for more details.
09/08/2007 Sat	Biking	Civil War Century bike ride. 105 miles, 75 miles, 62 miles, 50 miles or 25 miles. Bike helmets are required for particpation. Check back for details.
09/09/2007 Sun	Biking	Bike ride the hidden route from Owen Brown to Clarksville about 20 miles r/t. Lunch in Clarksville at halfway point. Meeting at 10:30 am at a parking lot at 'Lakeview at Broken Land'. To mapquest it for directions, type in 9861 Broken Land Pkwy. Below are more specific directions: * Follow Route 32 West toward Columbia to the Broken Land Parkway exit. * The exit forks; bear RIGHT (heading North). * Go through the first traffic light on Broken Land. * Stay in the left lane. * Take the first left into the Lakeview Office Park. (If you reach the second traffic light, then you have gone too far.) Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC rides.
09/10/2007 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.
09/13/2007 Thu	Dining	Dining Out Join Michele for monthly dining out at a Clydes in Columbia. Meet at the restaurant at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to the leader so we can have an accurate count.
09/15/2007 Sat	Service	International Coastal Cleanup - Participate in this annual beach cleanup at Terrapin Nature Area on the Chesapeake Bay. Bring lunch, water and gloves. Depart at 8:00 from the west lot of the park & ride on Broken Land Parkway at Rt. 32. Return to Columbia before 2PM. Check it out at www.coastalcleanup.org. With Sierra club.
09/16/2007 Sun	Biking	Bike Ride the Baltimore and Annapolis trail 11 miles/22 round trip miles. Carpool meet at Dobbin Center at 9am. Also meet at ride start location, 9:45am, at Marley Station Mall (in Glen Burnie at Routes 2 and 100) near the JC Penney. Bike helmets are mandatory for all CSC rides.
09/19/2007 Wed	Dining	Birthday Bash September Birthday Happy Hour - Come join Fred, Molly, Michelle, Bruce, Ted D and Donna M celebrate another year of living, Rams Head Tavern Savage, 5:30 -?, All drafts, wine and rails at happy hour priced at$2.50, pay your own tab as you go. Your birthday doesn't need to be in September. Everyone is welcome and new members are encouraged.
09/21/2007 Fri	Dining	Terrace on the Green Clubhouse Grill 60's Party. We will meet at 7:00pm for dinner and after dinner – enjoy dancing (or listening) to music from the 60’s. The Terrace on the Green Clubhouse Grill where this event is being held is not attached to the main country club, but is a separate restaurant near the golf course and is located next to the Turf Valley Country Club - on Rt. 40 near Marriottsville Rd; Ellicott City. 410-423-0835). Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to dance to the music of the 1960's! Enjoy an exciting dance contest, as well as dinner and drink specials. Free admission (no cover charge) - dinner can be ordered from a special menu. Dress is casual. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The band and dancing are outside on the large patio. Please RSVP to Pat (please no calls after 9:00pm).
09/22/2007 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. In case of bad weather call Dan's cell phone at 443-415-4360.
09/23/2007 Sun	Music	Toby's Dinner Theatre - "Titanic the Musical". The price will be $36.50 and includes the buffet dinner, show, tax and partial gratuity. There is always plenty of time to mix and mingle between dinner and the show and a good time always seems to be had by all! Money at the September meeting. If you want to check out the show you can go to Toby's website
09/29/2007 Sat	Biking	Thurmont: Bridges of the Past Bike Ride. 30 or 19 mile bike ride. Meet at Dobbin Center at 8 AM or Thurmont Community Park at 9:15 AM. This is a very scenic ride through the farm land of Frederick County. Bike helmets are mandatory for all CSC rides.
09/30/2007 Sun	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring We're About 9 CD release with Ellis. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
10/01/2007 Mon	Sports	Hello Ladies Raven Fans- join me at M&T Stadium on 1 Oct for ladies night. Information is available at this Ravens.pdf. Please reserve your own ticket, but let me know if you will be attending. We could arrange a car pool from the Dobin Center. This should be a fun event.
10/04/2007 Thu	Happy Hour	LOCATION CHANGE Happy Hour - October happy hour at Oz Chop House in Maplelawn across from Trapeeze from 4 - 7. Drinks are $2.00 off and the food is good. Socialize with old and new friends. New and prospecive members welcome.
10/06/2007 Sat	Biking	Annual Seagull Century ride (100 miles and 62.5 miles. Several club members participate in this ride. Online registration will start May 15th. Bike helmets are mandatory for all CSC rides.
10/06/2007 Sat	Dining	Blob's Park Oktoberfest. $20 at the door includes buffet dinner and entertainment. Blob's Park is an authentic Bavarian Biergarten featuring homecooked German style foods and over seventy brands of beer. Started in 1933, this is the last year for this Baltimore legend so don't miss this opportunity to say goodbye to Blob's. Meet at Blob's Park at 6pm. Call Theo to reserve your space by Sept 28th.
10/07/2007 Sun	Lecture	DC Green Festival - Learn to be more "green" by attending workshops, hearing speakers and browsing green business displays. Great food and music too! Meet 10AM at the "bus patron" (west) lot of the park & ride on Broken Land Parkway at Rt. 32. Cost $15.
10/08/2007 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.
10/11/2007 Thu	Special	Baltimore Ski Club presents Presents... Jewels of Spain and Portugal tour Oct 11-20, 2007. Features include Round Trip Transatlantic Air from Baltimore, MD Transfers upon arrival and departure Superior Tourist Class Hotel Accommodations throughout Hotel Taxes and Service Charges Meals: 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB); 4 three-course Dinners (D) Services of a Professional Tour Director and Local Guides Private Deluxe Air-conditioned Motorcoach with Reclining Seats and washroom equipped Cities include Coimbra, Fatima, Lisbon, Seville, Cordoba and Madrid. See the details and photos in this color Flyer [PDF]. Air/land ghroup rate $1995 per person double occupancy.
10/13/2007 Sat	Biking	This ride is an annual club favorite. Enjoy a taste of the Eastern Shore while pedaling an easy, flat 14 miles round trip from Oxford to Saint Michaels. There is a 27 mile roundtrip option from Easton (no leader for this option - but it is easy!). Both rides can meet up for lunch in Saint Michels at 12:30pm. We will ride the Oxford Ferry on our way to Saint Michaels for lunch. Meet at the Dobbin Center at 8:30am to carpool to Oxford. We should be back at the Dobbin Center by 5:30pm. Bike helmets are mandatory for all CSC rides.
10/14/2007 Sun	Hiking	HIKE – BILLY GOAT TRAIL – 5 miles, moderate. One of the most scenic short hikes in the area with great views of the Potomac gorge below Great Falls plus kayakers and rock climbers in the gorge. Part of the trail requires some rock/boulder scrambling; be sure to wear sturdy footwear. We’ll go to the Great Falls overlook at the turn-around point, and we’ll do an easy return by way of the C&O Canal towpath. Afterwards, we’ll eat lunch at a most excellent deli/sandwich shoppe! Meet at Dobbin Center 9:00AM. Bring water and snacks.
10/14/2007 Sun	Music	Jazz and Champagne Brunch Sunday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Enjoy live jazz music, brunch favorites and spectacular views every Sunday in Alexandra's Restaurant at Turf Valley. Click here for directions. Prices for Adults & Children over age 12: $28.95/ Children ages 4 - 12: $14.95/Children under age 4: Free. Note: Turf Valley has limited us to 15 reservations, so if you want to get in on the fun...let us know soon! RSVP by Thursday, Oct 11th to Frank Maconi (frankmacjr@aol.com) or call (610) 215-0671.
10/14/2007 Sun	Dancing	Looking for an opportunity to try something different and exciting? Interested in broadening your cultural experience without the hassle of traveling overseas? Ever wished you knew how to dance at a Greek Festival or wedding but just didn't know how...? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this event is for YOU! Greek Dance Class for beginners starts on Sunday, October 14 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Greenbelt Community Center Dance Studio. This is a weekly (8-week) series and approximate cost is expected to be ~$36 - $40 for all 8 classes! The first session will be a FREE open house and all are invited (please bring a snack to contribute to the refreshments table). Let me know if you plan to check it out so I can keep an eye out for you (mapquest directions from address below). Those having specific dance or other questions may contact instructor Kris Tennant at: 301-927-6518. Greenbelt Community Center 15 Crescent Rd. Greenbelt, MD 20770 240-542-2056 (desk) 301-397-2208 (CC main line) Opa...!
10/17/2007 Wed	Dining	October Birthday Bash - Timbuktu in Jessup. Meet at the restaurant at 6:30; on Dorsey road at Coca Cola Drive, off Route 100. RSVP
10/18/2007 Thu	Service	Our biggest publicity event of the year will be at the Princeton Ski Sale on Oct 18 - 21. CSC will set up a booth, and we need volunteers to promote the club at this event; the hours are Friday 5-9, Sat 10-6, and Sunday 10-5. Volunteers will be rewarded with refreshments and deli sandwiches, and of course they will be able to take advantage of the best prices that Princeton will offer for equipment and clothing.
10/20/2007 Sat	Skating	DATE CHANGE CSC member Denise is interested in leading a carpool group to a free skating clinic in Rock Creek Park at noon. The clinic teaches basic skating skills as well as how to stop. You must bring your own equipment to include: Skates, helmet and wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads, and something to drink and snacks. If you can already skate and are not interested in the clinic, come out and skate on Beach Drive which is closed off to motorized traffic on weekends. Meet Denise at the Rt 32 / Broken Land Parkway park-n-ride at 11:00am to carpool to Rock Creek by 11:50. Free Skating Clinic - Saturdays at Noon Rock Creek Park, Wash. DC - Beach Drive Parking Lot 6.
10/21/2007 Sun	Biking	Baltimore Tour Du Port follows a scenic, mostly flat route well within the ability of most novice riders. CSC does the complete 22-mile route. There is also a 40 mile route this year. Tour du Port travels through six communities in Baltimore City – Inner Harbor, Fell’s Point, Canton, Dundalk, Patterson Park and Federal Hill. See Baltimore from an intimate angle and enjoy Charm City’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks. You must pre-register for this event at or sign up in person the day of the event and pay $50. We will meet in the Harbor Point (Directions) parking lot ready to ride by 8am. If you have to register on-site please arrive early. Note: they changed the start location from last year.
10/26/2007 Fri	Music	Toby's of Balitmore presents Dreamgirls. Join Joyce and friends for Sunday brunch. Details to follow.
10/27/2007 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featured artist Dan Navarro (of Lowen and Navarro). Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
10/27/2007 Sat	Dancing	Mark your calendars for a joint First Place/CSC Halloween Dance at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Details TBA.
10/28/2007 Sun	Sports	Softball - The Late Late Summer CSC Pumpkin Classic. Join us for 9 innings of fun times at the ballpark. 2-4 p.m., Diamond #1, Cedar Lane Park, Columbia. Registration is full, sign up to umpire (free!), or just come out and cheer from the bleachers! BBQ afterwards... to the game winners, fine ale; to the losers, Bud Light.
11/02/2007 Fri	Music	Back by popular demand, come join us at NASA Goddard's Music and Drama (MAD) Club dinner theatre production of Carousel on Friday 11/2/07! Time Magazine named Carousel the best musical of the 20th century, and this is your chance to see it for yourself at a great price along side good friends! Tickets are available on line or by phone (see ordering information below). If you purchase via phone, ask for the "Columbia Ski Club" table (now table #5 since table-4 is sold out). For on-line purchases select table-5. Note that the web site doesn't accept credit card info (for your protection) since the site is not encrypted, so they'll call you back for that info. Doors Open 6:00 PM (first ones there get to pick their table seat) Buffet Dinner served 6:30 – 7:30 PM Curtain 8:00 PM Cost: $30 with dinner & drinks or $19 with drinks only. Menu: Pork Tenderloin Stuffed Chicken Breast Vegetable Pasta Alfredo Bread, Salad, Dessert Drinks: Unlimited Beer :-), Wine, Soda, Coffee & Tea Ordering information Or call 240-475-8800 Directions Production Synopsis/background After you reserve your ticket, please RSVP so I can keep an eye out for you!
11/09/2007 Fri	Special	Columbia Ski Club presents a trip to Punta Cana/Bavaro, Dominican Republic from November 9-16, 2007 (During Veterans Day holiday week) This trip is all-inclusive for only $1,095 and includes: Round trip non-stop airfare starts from BWI to Punta Cana International Airport on Nov. 9 9::00am – Punta Cana 12:30pm and returns on Nov. 16: Punta Cana 1:30pm – BWI 4:14 pm. Round trip ground transportation (25 minutes from airport) 7 nights lodging all-inclusive 5 ***** resort right on the beach. Includes all excellent meals (7 restaurants), drinks (do you want bottomless Pina coladas by the pool?) taxes and tips. Also includes 4 tennis courts, Jacuzzis, sauna, health club, sunfish sailing, wind surfing and snorkeling. Daily activities & entertainment. Two large pools with swim-up bar, miles of pristine white sand beaches graced by hundreds of coconut palms bordered by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea Double occupancy suites with private bath, 2 twin beds or 1 king shared rooms, A/C, balcony or patio, hairdryers, coffee-maker, telephones and television. Hotel is nestled within 96 acres of lush gardens and natural rainforest with both tamed & wild landscape with wandering peacocks, trails through mangroves, jungle with lagoons and natural springs. Options include: golf, fishing, boating, scuba, parasailing, spa and horseback riding. Nearby: Dolphin Island, Manatee Park, Bayahibe National Park. CSC is currently holding limited availability for this trip. Reserve your spot now! To hold your space: Mail your $250.deposit TODAY ! (Made out to CSC) to: 6425 Abel St., Elkridge, MD 21075. Payment details are: May 14: $300. due June 11: $350. due Sept. 4: Final payment due
11/09/2007 Fri	Happy Hour	Date and venue change! Happy Hour will be on November 9th (Friday) in stead of the 8th (Thursday). We are making the change to incorporate the fall "pub Crawl" which includes the infamous scavenger hunt. We will assemble at the Ellicott City micro brewery on the upper end of town and proceed through every bar in EC to the Trolly Stop just over the bridge on the lower end of town for karaoke and a final team tally of the point totals associated with the scavenger hunt. This has become one of the better attended events and has received rave reviews year after year. Don't miss out. No need to RSVP - just show up between 5:30 and 6:30. We will assign teams and hit the streets at approximately 6:45. We have even had non members at the pub join in on the adventure resulting in at least two confirmed new members.
11/11/2007 Sun	Biking	CHANGED TO SUNDAY! Gettysburg country bike ride. Tour the picturesque countryside of Adams County around the town of Gettysburg. Our tour will ride quiet country roads, see historic farms, taverns and houses, and eat lunch beside the historic Sachs covered bridge over Marsh creek. The ride is approximately 32 miles over hilly terrain. Bring water and lunch. Bike helmets are mandatory on all CSC rides. Meet at Dobbin Center at 8:30am. You can contact Bob at 410-292-7037 (cell) Saturday if you are uncertain about the weather.
11/12/2007 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.
11/15/2007 Thu	Dining	Dining Out - Blue Point Grill, 7:00, Route 40 West in Ellicott City. Need RSVP by 11/8 (one week) for an accurate count and prime location. E-mail response is preferred.
11/17/2007 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. In case of bad weather call Dan's cell phone at 443-415-4360.
11/17/2007 Sat	Music	Panzer House Concert - Acoustic music in an intimate setting at the Panzer home in Columbia. Featuring David Roth. Show starts at 7pm. Suggested donation $15. BYOB. Light refreshments served. Bring dessert or appetizer to share if desired. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reservations required. Please RSVP.
11/17/2007 Sat	Dancing	Please make plans to attend the "not to be missed" Ski Club Dance!! Jump, Jive and Dance Party! Biggest Dance of the Year! NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR!! Tickets sold at meetings or contact Kate Farber. Location: The Other Barn in Oakland Mills Village Center 8pm to Midnight. Plentiful food, Set-ups, & Door Prizes. All kinds of great music by DJ Paul Lantz, Jr. Free Rumba lesson at 7pm. Guaranteed to be a good time - Come dance the night away! BYOB, Tickets- $20.00. NEW: Door prizes provided by Clydes of Columbia, Princeton Sports and Marybeth and Mikie (Coldwell Banker).
11/17/2007 Sat	Service	The Dazzle Dash will be held both Saturday November 17th and Sunday November 18th from 3:00 to 9:00. Volunteers are needed for check-in duties, help distribute food and drinks and supervise the course for the runners and walkers.
11/18/2007 Sun	Hiking	Hike - 7 - 8 mile moderate hike in Patapsco State Park on the Morning Chioce and Valley View Trails. Bring water and a snack; wear hiking boots. Dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at Dan and Sherry's at 10:00. Chili and mulled cider at our house after the hike. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP. Call or email for directions.
11/21/2007 Wed	Other	Time Change! Movie - to view "Lawrence of Arabia" on the big screen at the Senator Theatre (5904 York Rd., Baltimore). This is a must see - To not experience 'Lawrence of Arabia' in this optimal way does not properly represent the film. We will meet inside in the foyer area at 7:00 at the Senator. Please RSVP
11/22/2007 Thu