Hello David Pugh

MERRY CHRISTMAS

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

December…..the end of another year, a time for reflection of the past 12 months, holiday festivities with family and friends, as well as the start of our trips! It looks like we have a great ski season brewing, as incredible amounts of snow have fallen.

Our first ski group leaves for Banff-Lake Louise on the 12th of December. Although many of the trips have sold out, spots are still available. Zermatt, “Swiss dream trip”, has a few vacancies due to another club’s cancellations - must act quickly as trip will release space early December; Vail, “Team Orange”, has a female looking to share with same; and Breckenridge, “Outdoor Paradise”, has one spot with air available.

Let’s ring-in the spirit with a Christmas Lights Bike Tour and support “One Heart for Women and Children” through Ivanhoe Village and College Park on Saturday, December 14th beginning at Retro Cycles on Orange Ave. in Ivanhoe Row. Don't forget to decorate your bike!

Speaking of the Christmas spirit, I look forward to seeing everyone at the OSTC Annual Holiday Party, December 19 at Ace Café in downtown Orlando. We will have lots of dancing and holiday cheer! Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots campaign or you can donate $10.00 at the door.

Happy Holidays! 

Rhonda

LOCAL EVENT

Please join us for our 2019 Christmas Party!

When: December 19, 2019

Where: Ace Café

Time: 7-11 pm

Food  -  Drinks  -  DJ/Dancing

Supporting the Marine's Toys-For-Tots

Admission is a new, unwrapped toy or a $10 donation to Marine Toys for Tots

SKI TRIP UPDATE

Vail: 

Female roommate needed

No Air  $1371

Jackson Hole:

SOLD OUT JOIN WAIT LIST

BRECKENRIDGE:

Only 1 spots left open with air.

ZERMATT :

Space for ONE person w/Male Roommate. Few double rooms with group air still available.

Bucket list DREAM SWISS SKI & TOUR trip! ALL Swiss trip, starting in Geneva on the southern tip of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Alps, home of many famous boutique Chocolate producers. Major French influence both in the language and cuisine. ** Next, travel east to Zermatt for FSC portion of trip, via clean & comfortable train with beautiful scenery, pass through the deepest cleft valley with views of the highest mountains. Stay at the foot of Matterhorn (iconic pyramid shaped peak) in a luxury, eclectic, fun, family owned & operated EUROPEAN hotel!  **From Zermatt, travel north via train to Lucernewith its well-preserved medieval core, elegant historic buildings, and genial atmosphere. ** Next,via luxury coach, further north to Zurich, global finance city; a cultural, social and historical melting pot with more Chocolate producers & stained-glass windows by Chagall.

UPCOMING

LOCAL EVENTS, SKI TRIPS & ADVENTURE TRIPS

LOCAL EVENT

Movie Night at Leu Gardens

Friday, DEC 6th, 7:30 p.m. 

 Join the Orlando Ski and Travel Club for Movie Night at Leu Gardens on 

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

Gardens open at 6:00 p.m., Movie time at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a movie outdoors.  Bring seating and a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted.
This movie is rated PG13. Under 13 years of age requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Garden Admission:  $6 adult, Leu Members receive free admission. Admission is collected at the door.  Major credit cards accepted.  Leu Gardens closes at the end of the movie.

ADVENTURE TRIP

PERU – 11 days!

May 8^th - 19^th, 2020

(May 8^th – 23^rd, 2020 with 4-day post-trip extension)

Marvel at ancient wonders and modern culture during this once in a lifetime trip. Check Machu Picchu off your bucket list!  Immerse yourself in Peru!    

PRICE INCLUDES:Includes international airfare / airport transfers/ government taxes / fees and airline fuel charges, all land transportation and 2 internal flights, accommodations for 10 nights, 24 meals (daily breakfast, 8 lunches and 6 dinners – including 1 home-hosted lunch), 6 small group activities, gratuities for local guides / drivers / luggage porters, exploring in a small group of 16 people!

TRIP LEADER:        Amy McClurg  407-595-5627

ADVENTURE TRIP

Rafting party trip to

Blue Ridge Mountains and Charleston, SC

Tuesday, July 28th – Aug 2nd, 2020

The Best of Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina! – A True getaway! Visit with Nature and 20 of your best Ski and Travel Club Friends! You will first stay in a “NEW to us BADD ASS” Luxurious Mountain Home in Mineral Bluff Georgia that is 10,000 sq ft, 8 bedrooms, and 5.5 bathrooms! The Toccoa Lodge is a beautiful home nestled on 7 acres of private land with 1,200 ft of river front. Trails and hiking surround the property along with excellent trout fishing right in front of the Lodge

.Trip Leader: Steve Clark 407-803-2239

MONTHLY EVENTS

Join your Orlando Ski & Travel Club friends at the following events.

Visit each link for more details. 

There will not be a monthly club social the Christmas Party is our social for this month.

Signup for this Christmas Party in the link below

Funday Humpday

Social Happy Hour for Active People

Wednesday, December 20th , 2019 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 West Livingston, Orlando

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