This page was last updated: July 2, 2009
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Torrey Pines Ski Club
Home-based in San Diego, California USA Established in 1962 Online Since 1997 |
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Our members are active adults, aged 50+. "We live mid-life to the max." Activities: SNOW SKIING, BIKING, BOCCE BALL, HIKES&WALKS, HAPPY HOURS, DINING OUT, PARTIES&SOCIALS, SPECIAL EVENTS, and MORE. | ||
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NEXT GENERAL MEETINGTuesday, July 7, 2009 | |
| Date | Theme | Location |
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| Aug 4 | Potluck Picnic | Vacation Isle in Mission Bay |
| Sunday Sep 13 |
Annual Picnic Note special date | |
| Oct 8 | TBD | La Jolla Marriott Characters Bar |
| Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held on the
first Tuesday of the month during the "after-work hours". Winter meetings are held at Characters Bar in the La Jolla Marriott (4240 La Jolla Village Dr. 92037, 858-587-1414). For a Map Click Here. Summer meetings are held on Vacation Isle in Mission Bay. For a Map Click Here. For more info please contact : Larry [lbenthien@aol.com] Home: 619-602-0925 Cell:619-602-0925 |
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CYCLINGCurrently we schedule at least one organized ride a week.For more info please contact: Kathy [khagen@att.net] 858-485-5506 ![[Sunset]](./GRAFIX/sunset.gif)
BEACH BUNCHThursdays, July 2, 16, & 30 5:00 pm Sunset PointThursday Night Beach Bunch meets at Sunset Point from about 5 pm on. BYOB, a beach chair, your own utensils, and something to share for dinner. ![[Bonfire]](./ANIMATNS/Bonfire2.gif)
We usually eat around 6:00 pm. Sunset Point is near the Dana Inn in Mission Beach. (TBG 1268
A3). For those so inclined, roller blading, bicycling, walking, and bocce ball are activities we
enjoy at Beach Bunch. As the sun goes down we always have a bonfire so bring firewood if you
can. Besides the fire ring, there is a picnic table, sand, and grass. Remember: City Regs say "No Glass Containers or alcohol of any kind." This is considered a "no-host" activity but for more info contact: Eileen [e.j.frame@att.net] 858-569-0962. 
BOCCE BALLSunday, July 5 2:00 pm Liberty StationJoin us for an informal afternoon of Bocce Ball at this beautiful location. We will meet at 2:00 PM in the park at the end of Farragut 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. Afterwards we will see if anyone would like to go for Happy Hour or Group Dinner. Next month's Bocce Ball - August 2? At a new location in Balboa Park's Morley Field For more info contact: Tom [crothen1@san.rr.com] or 619-435-0662 (Cell: 619-990-0472) 
HIKING, WALKING, & TOURSWednesday, July 15 6:15 pm Harbor Drive WalkWe'll meet at 6:15 PM in front of the County Administration Center located between Grape and Ash Street. Parking is free after 6:00 PM. Then we'll walk to Seaport Village and at least as far as the Convention Center. Optional dinner to follow the walk. For more info contact: Janet [Dublbunny@aol.com] 858-278-9581 
DINING OUTTuesday, July 21 6:30 pm Mid-Eastern cuisine in University HeightsBy popular request we are returning to one of our favorite Mid-Eastern restaurants. It is an authentically & charmingly decorated spot, with your choice of chair or comfortable pillow on the floor. Join us for a wonderful dinner and great company. Torrey Pine's Ethinic Dining is a group of adventurous club members who meet on the Third Tuesday of Each Month, for dinner at different Ethnic restaurants in central San Diego. Our goal is to find authentic, Mom and Pop establishments, in ethnic neighborhoods that are clean and reasonably priced. Our first meeting was at La Sevilla on December, l994 and we have met continuously since! We have visited more than 55 different restaurants representing 34 different cuisines!! Usually l5-20 attend and new members are welcome anytime. Since we need to inform these (usually small) restaurants of our visit, reservations are essential. PLEASE RSVP! Janet [jspiro@webtv.net] 619-291-1935 PARTIES & SOCIALSTWILIGHT IN THE PARK
Wednesday, July 22 Balboa Park 4:30 pm Happy Hour Prado Bar 6:15 pm COOL FEVER Organ Pavilion This Hot band plays music from the 50's, 60's and 70's! Some of everybody's favorite tunes. Meet at the Prado Bar earlier to get "warmed up" between 4:30 - 5:45 pm. For more info contact: Janet [jspiro@webtv.net] 619-291-1935 TWILIGHT IN THE PARK 
Thursday, August 20 Balboa Park 4:30 pm Happy Hour Prado Bar 6:15 pm San Diego Banjo Band Organ Pavilion TPSC member, Diane Mensch, plays the cornet in this fun band that is made up of mostly banjos but also includes several other instruments. Meet at the Prado Bar earlier to get "warmed up" between 4:30 - 5:45 pm. SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR MONDAY AT THE R. H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER Monday, July 6 Noon Balboa Park Entrance Fee (for seniors 65 and better): $6.00 Join us for Senior Monday at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. The entrance fee of only $ 6.00 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.. Come early or stay after the talk to enjoy complimentary refreshments. This month's lecture is "Lunar Exploration Past, Present and Future" with Dr. Philip Blanco giving an inspiring presentation and showing restored archival footage from the Apollo missions and lunar demonstrations. The IMAX movie will be "ALASKA" For more info contact: Barbara [ Bjshramek@aol.com] 619-286-1250 
BURT BACHARACH -SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY POPS Sun, Aug 16 7:30 PM Embarcadero Marina Park South Members: $27.00 Non-Members: $32.00 We are very excited about our annual outing to the Summer Pops! We will be entertained by one of the most accomplished songwriters in America - Burt Bacharach. His list of hit songs are too many to list but just a few are Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, The Look of Love, I Say a Little Prayer, and so many more. This will be a night to remember and we will have fireworks after the show. We have a limited number of seats in the Cabaret II (tables of 4).You can bring your own picnic dinner or purchase food from one of the vendors and enjoy it at your table. You can bring in anything except glass or alcohol. They serve alcohol on the grounds. The gates open at 6:00 PM with pre-show entertainment. The show starts at 7:30 PM. Contact Debbie to find out how to get tickets. Debbie [DebbieSchr@aol.com] 858-551-9651 (Cell: 858-336-0887)
Non-member cost is higher. ‡ Trip Sold Out; Short Wait List Available For general info on our ski trips please contact: Joe [jcgoldhammer@gmail.com] 619-286-0624 
SKI RACINGFor info on SLALOM & GIANT SLALOM RACINGwith Torrey Pines in San Diego Alpine League races please contact: Laura [lauragale@usms.org] 858-483-7290 OR Jump to SDAL Race Schedule. |
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Laura Meldrum [lauragale@usms.org].
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Join us on Vacation Isle, southeast of the model yacht basin (see
map). The club will provide the Hot Dogs. You bring a potluck dish or desert to share (or $5)
and a beach chair. Bring firewood to contribute if you can and we will have a bonfire after dinner
and announcements. Sorry! No alcohol, pets, or glass containers are allowed 