The next meeting will be Thursday, October 16, 7:30p at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, 7800 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury, NY. Ivan Albanese of Sno Haus will be there to show us the new ski products as well as to answer any questions you have about your own ski equipment. Please join us. Refreshments will be served.
Mid-Week Biking with Neal Pisanti
The 2025 bicycling season has started. Like last year, we plan to ride to places such as the North Fork wineries, Jones Beach, and the Pine Barrens. Our members meet mid-week for trips that usually range from 10 to 30 miles. Most rides are announced by e-mail on Sunday night for the following Wednesday or an alternate day, weather permitting. Sometimes we meet afterwards for lunch, or perhaps for a glass of wine at a winery. Come ride with us. No one will be left behind. E-mail Neal at: nealmichael@hotmail.com. **Helmets are required, and water or another hydration source strongly recommended.** Also, riders should carry a spare inner tube and any tools needed to change a flat tire. It is important that riders follow safety protocols, such as signaling turns, calling out hazards, approaching cars, etc. Refer to the following League of American Bicyclists (LAB) website for the following safety tips: LAB Safety Tips
Mid-Week Skiing with Gary Schorr
The 2024-25 ski season has concluded but we are already looking forward to the 2025-26 season. Those retired or able to take a day off from work will enjoy midweek trips to our local ski areas when the crowds are much smaller. We normally carpool to several areas upstate including Hunter, Windham, Belleayre, and Catamount. Those wishing to carpool meet at 6am in Christopher Morley Park, just off exit 36 of the LIE. Email Gary at gss12@optonline.net to receive weekly notices of these mid-week ski day trips.
Upcoming 50+ Ski Club Trips
50+ Ski Club has decided on three ski trips for the 2026 Winter ski season. Members are responsible for making their own reservation with each entity. Contact Neal Pisanti (nealmichael@hotmail.com) if you are interested in any of these trips and/or are looking for roommate. Once we know the participants, we will try to coordinate carpooling arrangements. The posted rates do not include lift tickets. Okemo and Stowe require Epic passes. Consider buying the Epic Northeast Midweek Pass. The senior rate (+65) is $381 until October 8. For Sunday River, lift tickets/RFID cards must be purchased directly from the mountain by each participant, except for IKON pass holders.
OKEMO - January 4-8, 2026. Most of us will stay at the Pointe @ Castle Hill (hotel or condo) which is about 4 miles from Okemo. Our members stayed there before and gave positive feedback. The lodging rates per night (not including taxes) are:
$189: King or 2 Queen beds; $349: 2-bedroom condo (4 beds); $369: 3-bedroom condo (King, 2 Queens, 2 bunk beds. The Pointe offers military, AAA, and AARP discounts off these posted rates.
Go to hotel or condo for more information.
STOWE - February 8-12, 2026 We will stay at the Commodores Inn like last year. It is about a 30-minute shuttle ride to Stowe. As of now, the posted rates for that week are $148 (2 beds) per night, plus tax. Go to https://commodoresinn.com or call (802) 253-7131 for more information.
SUNDAY RIVER - March 1-6, 2026. We will be joining the New Jersey Ski and Snowboard Council (NJSSC) on this trip. Various room options are available. Rates do not include meals or lift tickets. Lift tickets/RFID cards must be purchased directly from the mountain by each participant including 80+, except for IKON & non-skiers. Prior to the trip, a web site will be available for all who wish to purchase lift tickets. See the attached for more information: Flyer and Reservation Form. If you are interested and are looking for a roommate, contact Neal Pisanti: nealmichael@hotmail.com.
RED Mountain - January 31 - February 7, 2026
50+ Ski Club members are eligible to go on the Metro New York Ski Council trip to RED Mountain in Rossland, British Columbia. Several lodging and transportation options are available. See the attached document: RED Mountain for more information.
Cross Country Skiing
Sometimes opportunities arise for local cross country skiing, if we ever get snow. Destinations would probably be Bethpage State Park, or another local public site. Contact fiftyplusski@outlook.com if you want to be notified of when a cross country ski outing is planned.
Guest Speakers
Interested in speaking to our club on topics relating to skiing, bicycling, or other health and wellness matters? We want to hear from you. Contact us at fiftyplusski@outlook.com .
Staying in Shape for Ski Season
This short YouTube video by the University of Utah - Health (11/18/18) demonstrates how to prepare for the ski season. See the following link: Get Ready for Ski Season to review the video.
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