by Armand Gutierrez
Next to Thanksgiving perhaps the Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. There’s nothing like listening to Christmas music (old standards and new versions), watching the neighbors put up Christmas lights and decorations, and everyone getting into that Christmas spirit that permeates the atmosphere. And then again, it also means that the ski season is starting and the white slopes of Tahoe will once again become my playground. This is when Mother Nature does some of her best work, laying down a carpet of endless snowflakes and transforming the hillsides and mountain vistas into a true winter wonderland.
Upcoming Events
Pre-Season Ski Potluck Dinner – Saturday December 8th
This potluck dinner is designed to get everyone excited about the upcoming ski season and the ski-week to Big Sky in January. Everyone is encouraged to wear a ski outfit, either your best, worst, or anything in-between, and provide a dish that will tantalize the taste buds. Rick Dumlao and his wife Patt have graciously offered their home in Union City to host what I hope will become an annual event. An Evite has been sent out so please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount, and the club will provide beverages so all you have to bring is a tantalizing dish.
Big Sky Ski Week 2019
The Big Sky trip is a month away and there is time to get in some skiing up at Tahoe before the trip, although most resorts have limited lifts/trails open at this time. The Big Sky Orientation meeting will be held on Saturday, January 5th so mark your calendars. This will be an opportunity to meet other members on the trip, socialize a bit, and pick-up the souvenir gift. The Big Sky pamphlet will be distributed by email since the Orientation meeting and our trip departure are very close. An Evite will be sent out in December that provides all the details. If you don’t receive an Evite then let me know at president@niseiskiclub.org. Also, Karen Soo is coordinating the potluck dinner and will be sending out an email listing your condo mates so you can get a head start on putting together your potluck menu. This trip is getting closer and closer and hopefully everyone is preparing for the upcoming ski season. Big Sky has received quite a bit of snowfall and the expected temps are in the teens and low 20’s, so start packing your warm ski outfits. Kristin Thornquist is organizing a Yellowstone National Park Tour for Wednesday, January 23rd. If you’re interested then send her email at kthornquist@sbcglobal.net.
Christmas Greetings
This has been a good year for NSC with the popular Vail Trip, the annual picnic Membership Meeting, and the NSC 60th Anniversary Dinner. On behalf of the NSC board I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
