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.

Sunday, February 19      1:00 PM     Liberty Station

    Join us for an informal afternoon of Bocce Ball. We meet at 1:00 PM [Note Earlier Time!] 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 1:15) CANCELS If in doubt call John

For info contact: John [johntbauer@aol.com]     H: 619-297-0937     C: 619-213-3403

Saturday, February 25    Kearny Mesa
      Bowling: 4:30 PM     Dinner: 7:00 PM
      Fee for TPSC Members: $13.00;     Non-Members: $15.00

It's time for the Annual TPSC Bowling Tournament! We'll have two hours of bowling at Kearny Mesa Bowl, 7585 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Cost of $13 for Members ($15 for Non-Members) includes shoes, bowling, and prizes! Dinner (pay on your own) and presentation of awards will take place at Filippi's Pizza Grotto, 5353 Kearny Villa Rd immediately after bowling. As usual, please get there at least half an hour earlier to get your balls and shoes so we can begin at 4:30 sharp. Checks must be received before 2/15/12.

To find out how to where to send your check made out to TPSC or for more info please contact:
Bonnie [bfkg@cox.net]     619-442-6787     Cell:619-823-6661

Upcoming Tours

February 15    Banjo Factory Tour
      March 14         Olympic Center

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

Thursday, February 23    6:00 PM     Asian cuisine in Kearny Mesa

This is an Asian style Grill & Tavern with happy hour pricing. They have good parking, great service, and separate checks. RSVP to Diane.

Torrey Pine's Ethnic Dining Out is a group of adventurous club members who originally met on the Third Tuesday of Each Month, for dinner at different Ethnic restaurants in central San Diego. We don't meet so often currently but our goal is still 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 been meeting ever since! We have visited more than 55 different restaurants representing 34 different cuisines!! Between 4 and 20 attend and new members are welcome anytime.

Since we need to inform these (usually small) restaurants of our visit, reservations are essential so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CRAZY BRIDGE GAME NIGHT

Saturday, March 17     6:00 PM     Tierrasanta    $5/person

Diane and Clint are hosting a Crazy Bridge Game night on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM. Guests are to BYOB and also bring a hearty appetizer to the event (NO CHIPS OR NUTS PLEASE). Dessert will be provided by the hosts. Of course Diane will have her house decorated for this festive event!

Contact Diane to find out how to sign-up or for more info:

   SENIOR MONDAY AT THE R. H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER

   Monday, February 6     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.

"Pollinators in Peril: What's up with the Bees?" is the topic for February. Honey bees face multiple natural and man made dangers in their environment. Ironically, they are highly successful because of their use in modern agriculture, yet are suffering because modern agriculture imposes stresses from pesticides, diseases, parasites, and management practices such as mobile beekeeping. Join James Nieh, Professor of Biological Sciences at UCSD, to explore natural threats and the effects of pesticides on honey bee foraging. Learn more about the amazing solutions that bees have evolved to natural perils and how our use of pesticides may be contributing to their decline.

Then the IMAX movie, "ADVENTURES IN WILD CALIFORNIA" celebrates California's natural wonders and unique culture. From the Gold Rush to snow board fever, from the interior of massive Sequoias to the hidden workers on the Golden Gate Bridge, heart-pounding imagery recreates experiences few will ever have. [40 minutes]

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