Torrey Pines is and has always been a SKI CLUB. Although some of our members don't ski (they just joined to enjoy all of our other great activities) many of us are always either skiing or planning our next ski trip. Please come with us on one of our trips.

Click here to see our current ski trip schedule.

For general info on our ski trips please contact: Joe [jcgoldhammer@gmail.com] 619-286-0624

SKI RACING

For info on SLALOM & GIANT SLALOM RACING
with Torrey Pines in San Diego Alpine League races please contact:

Currently we schedule at least one organized ride a week.

Sundays, May 20 & June 24      2:00 pm     Liberty Station

    Join us for an informal afternoon of Bocce Ball. We meet at 2:00 PM in the grassy area at Farragut Road and Cushing Road in Liberty Station. (TG 1288 D1) Bring lawn chairs, drinks, snacks, and your bocce ball set if you have one. Come and have fun if you are an expert, an intermediate, a beginning player or would just like to watch. Novices are welcome! No reservation necessary - just come to join us. We'll be at the large grassy area near the end. RAIN (OR NO ONE SHOWING BY 2:15) CANCELS If in doubt call John

For info contact: John or Janet [Johntbauer@aol.com]     619-297-0937     C: 619-213-3403

Thursday, May 17     The Salk Institute     Meet at 10:15 AM
    TPSC Members Only: $5

   The Salk Institute was established in the 1960s by Jonas Salk, M.D., the developer of the polio vaccine. Salk selected the world-renowned architect Louis I. Kahn as the person who could design the facility that he envisioned. Join us for a one hour architectural tour of this beautiful institute led by a tour guide. We will gather at 10:15 am at the entrance to the Institute, 10010 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-453-4100. Visitor parking is available in the front lot located between Torrey Pines Scenic Drive and Salk Institute Road. Additional parking is available just west of the Institute on Torrey Pines Scenic Drive. The Institute is close to the glider port. After the tour we will have an optional (on your own and based on availability of space) lunch in the cafeteria at The Institute. This event is limited to the the first 20 TPSC Members that sign up.

To get your name on the Waiting List contact:

CARL'S ANNUAL PADRE GAME & TAILGATE PARTY

       Saturday, July 7     Tickets:   $19
           3:30 PM    Tailgate Party in Qualcomm Parking Lot, Section J2-J3
           6:00 PM    Travel to game on your own - most will take the trolley
           7:05 PM    Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park

    This event starts with a tailgate party in Qualcomm Parking Lot, Section J2-J3 under the Trolley. Bring a dish to share and BYOB for the tailgate. There were approximately 200 people from several ski clubs including Torrey Pines at the event last year. Parking at Qualcomm is free. Then we take the trolley to Petco Park. The game starts at 7:05 PM. In addition this is Padres Beach Towel Night so we'll all get a great souvenir as we cheer on our Friars. This is always a good time.
Contact Barbara to find out how to get tickets or for more info:

   SENIOR MONDAY AT THE R. H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER

   Monday, June 4     Noon     Balboa Park
       Entrance Fee (for seniors 65 and better):   $7.00

If you're 65+ get together with other Torrey Piners for Senior Monday at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The entrance fee of only $7.00 includes a lecture at 12:30, all current exhibits, and the 2:00 PM IMAX movie. The lecture takes place in the Grayson Boehm Lecture Hall.. Lectures often sell out so come early to purchase lecture tickets by 11:00 a.m. and then enjoy the galleries and special senior discounts in the cafe and store before the lecture.

"Changing How We Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment" is the topic for June. With the 2011 publications of the NIA-Alzheimer's Association workgroups on revising the criteria for diagnosis of dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD; McKhann et al., 2011), mild cognitive impairment (MCI; Albert et al., 2011), and preclinical AD (Sperling et al., 2011), it is clear we are entering an era increasingly focused on the role of biomarkers in disease detection, diagnosis, and predicting clinical outcome. In this talk with UCSD professor, Dr. Mark Bondi, we will review evidence of the relative value of genetic, imaging, and CSF markers in the early detection and diagnosis of AD. The workshop will also present how MCI is typically defined and examine its ramifications for diagnosis and clinical outcome.

Then the IMAX movie, "THE HUMAN BODY" (2001) will give us an astonishing look at the daily biological processes that go on in our own bodies without our control and often without our notice. Follow the fascinating lives and bodies of children, teenagers, and a couple expecting their first child. [ 40 minutes]

For more info contact: Barbara [ Bjshramek@aol.com]     619-286-1250

   SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY SUMMER POPS
           with NEIL SEDAKA!

Saturday, Aug 11     7:30 PM     Embarcadero Marina Park South
    Ticket Price for Members: $30.00     Non-Members: $35.00

We are continuing our '60's theme in conjunction with our 50th Anniversary by attending the concert of one of the big singer/songwriters of the '60's- Neil Sedaka! He is a singer, composer, pianist who has written and co-written more than 500 songs. Relieve the oldies from the tops of the charts like Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Calendar Girl, Love Will Keep us Together, etc. Join us for this sure to be a sell out show - we have a limited number of Cabaret II seats in tables of 4. You can put together your table if you let me know. You can bring your own picnic dinner or purchase food on site and enjoy it at your table. You can bring in anything but alcohol or glass. They serve alcohol on the grounds. Gates open at 6:00 PM with pre-show entertainment, show starts at 7:30 PM and fireworks will follow.

For more info and to find out how to get your ticket contact: Debbie [DebbieSchr@aol.com] Cell:858-336-0887; Home: 858-551-9651.

Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10     Ogden, Utah
        Pub Crawl, Golf Tourney, Silent Auction, Informative Meetings,
        Awards Banquet & Dance, FWSA Elections, and MORE!
         Cost Varies According to Your Options

The 2012 FWSA Convention will be in Ogden, Utah at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. This is a chance to interact with members of ski clubs from 13 western states! Brad Davis will be representing the San Diego Council for Man of the Year so let's show support and sign up to join the fun in Ogden! Delegates will be staying at the Marriott Ogden ($94/night) or the Hampton Inn and Suites Ogden ($106/night). Mention Far West Ski Association to get these great rates. Fun optional activities will include a Historic 25th Street Pub Crawl, Mountain Hiking, Pool Party, White Water Rafting or Kayaking, and the Michael German Memorial Golf Tournament. Registrations must be received before TBD/12.

Check out the FWSA website for details
OR contact: Rusty [rosaryetzel@sbcglobal.net] 619-656-8197
OR Debbie [DebbieSchr@aol.com] 858-551-9651 Cell:858-336-0887

Tuesday-Wednesday, June 19-20     Cost Varies - See below

You make your own Amtrak and Inn reservations, contact Vonnie, and then join the group on the train. Amtrak leaves at 6:10 AM or later depending on your station of departure. Please see the for purchasing options.

We have blocked rooms at a great price at the Eagle Inn near the beach. You decide one or two nights. Rooms are being held for us until April 1. All participants must be TPSC members. Rates are $127-$156 per night including continental breakfast. Lots of activities are being planned and complete details can be found on the or emailed to you by contacting:

Thursday, July 19     California Science Center, Los Angeles
      TPSC Member Cost: $55.00     Non- Members: $60.00

National Geographic and the producers of the King Tut Exhibit present Cleopatra: The Exhibition! Don't miss the only West Coast appearance of this dramatically staged 13,000-square-foot exhibit which features the largest collection of Cleopatra-era artifacts from Egypt ever assembled in the U.S. It's being held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles and is here for a limited time only.

The timeless legend of Cleopatra has captivated the world for centuries. She has been immortalized by Renaissance artists, had numerous plays and books written about her and in modern times has been glamorized on the silver screen. Yet we only know a fragment of her real story. You will be amazed to see the priceless artifacts (over 30 tons total) illuminating her life. In addition you will see the IMAX film - "The Mysteries of Egypt" on the largest IMAX screen in southern California - it is 7 stories high.

We will have a large bus with a restroom and have two pick up locations. One is in the UTC area and the other in North County-details forthcoming. Cost includes your admission for both the exhibit and movie and bus transportation with snacks. Lunch will be on your own. You will also have time to explore the other exhibits in the California Science Center. We will go directly to the Science Center and spend the day there. We will need a minimum of 30 to make the trip and a maximum of 45 people. The cut off date is June 10! This is a real bargain.

For more info and to find out how to join us :

Tuesday, September 11     Point Loma
      Current TPSC Member Cost: $15.00     Everyone Else : $25.00

.It is time to start planning to attend our 50th Anniversary Celebration.

The date is September 11 and the place is the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside in Point Loma. (4875 North Harbor Drive 619-224-3621) This is an evening event and replaces the Annual Picnic and September General Meeting. We are having a sit down dinner with a choice of three entrees. The entree selections are Tri-Tip Beef, Salmon, or Pasta Prima Vera. The cost is $15.00 for current TPSC Members and $25.00 for non-current members until July 1. When submitting your reservation please choose one of the entrees. IF AN ENTREE IS NOT SELECTED IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT YOU WANTED THE TRI-TIP. This is a space-limited event, so send in your check/reservation early. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Anyone interest in assisting please let us know.

For questions call: Stew 619-303-4050, Mike 858-748-5202, or Fred 619- 233-4149.

To learn where to send you check contact: