Sitzmark Ski & Social Club upcoming events

Sitzmark July 4th Tennis- BRUNCH 9-11AM this time to avoid afternoon HEAT Aquila with Brunch food Potluck. (4 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

BRUNCH 9AM-11AM this time to avoid heat of the day

It will be $10 for the courts on Brunch food. If you pay and it is canceled, your cc payment will be refunded.

$10 cost covers 6 courts rentals, and brunch food

Don't forget your lawn chair and great attitudes for connecting with tennis friends during and between 30 minute rotating mixed doubles sessions.

We look forward to seeing you!!

Will be back at Aquila for Labor Day Tennis.

Potluck Pickleball (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Potluck Pickleball party at Rob & Rebecca's house.

Saturday July 11th, 2026

Bring your own beverage and dish to share. You will need to register and pay $5.00 on the Sitzmark website in order to attend. We will supply chicken brats, sirloin burgers and veggie burgers.

Last month we limited this to 30 people of which only about half actually play pickleball, so this time we're increasing the limit to 35 people. Other games available will be Bocce ball, bean bag toss and ladder ball.

This time around we're going to start at 4:00 PM and plan to eat around 7:30 PM. Court lights can be turned on to extend the playing time after we eat.

Rain date will be Sunday, July 12th at 4:00 PM. If the party is postponed, we will post that on the website by 2:00 PM Saturday.

Annual Summer Picnic (26 Jul 2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Summer! Time to enjoy the Annual Sitzmark Picnic

Sunday - July 26th / 11-5 pm Rain or Shine

Location: Brookview Park Large Pavilion

Bring your own beverages, some bottled water will be provided

Food options include: Burgers, Chicken, Hot Dogs, Buns and Condiments

Feel free to bring a side dish for sharing

Yard Games

Lawn Chairs

Looking forward to seeing our members at the picnic

https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/facilities/facility/details/brookviewpark-5

200 Brookview Parkway N
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Uncamping Bluefin Bay 2026 (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Hello!

Welcome to Uncamping 2026! We are back at Bluefin Bay in Tofte, MN, which requires a 3-night minimum stay. We will be staying Thursday - Saturday nights, July 30th - August 2nd and leaving on Sunday morning. We chose these dates to enjoy Grand Marais' summer city festival, Fisherman's Picnic.

The resort offers many activities, free of charge, during our stay. Last summer, on a comparable weekend, the following activities were offered:

We expect our weekend to be similar:

• 4 sessions of Lake Superior kayaking for two hours per session;

• A guided hike at Sugarloaf Cove;

• Bike and Hike at the Onion River (2 hours);

• A morning and afternoon session for wilderness canoeing (3 hours);

• Inland kayak (2.5 hours)

• Bonfire with musician

There is also an outdoor tennis court, an indoor pool and whirlpool, a heated outdoor pool overlooking Lake Superior and two saunas. In the spring, summer and fall, Bluefin provides mountain and road bikes, hiking trail guides and backpacks, tennis equipment, badminton and bocce ball sets, and a shuttle service.

All of the bedrooms in the unit have one queen bed. If you plan to share a room, we ask that you find your own roommate.

If you choose not to share a room, the smaller bedrooms are priced lower than the master bedrooms.

All units have a full kitchen, eating area, and a shared jacuzzi on the main level. Prices include all taxes.

Contact Rebecca Fobes @ rebecca.fobes@gmail.com or cricket lehman @ cricket.mary@gmail.com with questions.

Download and fill out the Registration Form to reserve a space!

Uncamping Pricing Per Room for 3 Nights

Description	Price
Master bedroom with lake view, private bath, deck or balcony	$1075
Master bedroom with private bath without lake view	$882
Smaller Bedroom with shared bath (1 other room) without lake view	$830
Pull out couch in living room (1 person)	$385

Greece Islands Cruise and Athens 2026 (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Full Itinerary

Day 1) Oct 4 Arrive Athens, Check-in

Location: Athens
Lodging: Avra Hotel/rafina
Avra Hotel website (call them for shuttle)
( runs every hour)

Welcome Party/Dinner in evening

Day 2) Oct 5 After Breakfast transfer to Cruise Ship. . . Leave Athens 11am, Arrive Mykonos 4pm.

Location: Mykonos
Lodging: Ship, Celestyal
Meals: B, L, D

Oct 5. Leave Mykonos 11pm.

Location: Mykonos
Lodging: Ship, Celestyal
Meals: B, L, D

Oct 6 Arrive 7am Kusadasi,
Tour of Ephesus(not included in package).

Oct 6 Arrive 4pm Patmos

Location: Patmos
Lodging: Ship, Celestyal
Meals: B, L, D

Oct 7 Rhodes

Location: Rhodes
Lodging: Ship, Celestyal
Meals: B, L, D

Oct 8 Santorini 7am-8pm

                          Location: Santorini
                                    Lodging: Ship, Celestyal
                           Meals: B, L, D

Oct 9 Arrive Athens 6am, 8hr bus tour of the Peloponnese peninsula (Included)

                           Location: Athens
                           Lodging: Royal Olympic Hotel
                           Meals: B

Oct 10 Free Time Athens

                              Location: Athens
                              Lodging: Royal Olympic Hotel
                              Meals: B

Oct 11 Free Time

                              Location: Athens
                              Lodging: Royal Olympic Hotel
                              Meals: B

Oct 12 Free Time

                              Location: Athens
                              Lodging: Royal Olympic Hotel
                              Meals: B

Oct 13 Checkout fly home
Meals: B

Dolomites/Italy - Ski Trip and Optional extension to Venice (16 Jan 2027)

Sat, 16 Jan 2027 14:30:00 GMT

Sitzmark is going on a Ski trip to the Dolomites in Italy . Staying in village of Ortisei with direct access to Val Gardena and the world famous Sella Rhonda. We now have space for 32 people. Sign up Now and reserve your spot for this Fabulous trip January 16 - 23, 2027 with an optional 3 day extension to Venice.

The Land Only rate (Airfare rates coming later this summer) for this trip are a Double Occupancy (DO) price of $2,875. Rates includes, round Trip Airfare and ground transportation from Venice Italy and Daily Breakfast and Diner. We are also offering an optional three day extension in Venice at price of $500 DO.

The Val Gardena skiing area: When it comes to winning awards, nobody beats it. Dolomites Val Gardena is one of the most stunning ski destination in the world—leading travel portals and industry experts consistently recognize its excellence! Thanks to its diverse slopes, warm hospitality, and breathtaking scenery, Dolomites Val Gardena has earned numerous awards from renowned platforms like Skiresort.de, Skigebiete-test.de, and WorldSkiAwards.com, confirming its status as a top-tier winter paradise for ski enthusiasts.

As part of the Dolomiti Superski: a network of 12 skiing areas in the Dolomites that allows you to use all of the slopes within the network using one ski pass (on the IKON Pass as well).

This type of network is at the heart of the largest and the most beautiful skiing areas in the world. Incidentally, the Dolomites network was also used as a model to recreate other similar skiing areas around the globe.

Diverse and fascinating: 1,200 km of slopes

The Dolomiti Superski is so big that you will need more than one holiday to learn all of its facets. You can go on 1,200 km of slopes as much as you want, have fun across the fun parks in the region and enjoy the uniquely beautiful views. Modern mountain lifts will take you to where you would like to start your ski tour. The Marmolada, Ladin valleys or the Tre Cime: discover the breathtaking rich diversity of the mountainous landscape. The beauty and uniqueness of the Dolomites were the main cause behind UNESCO’s appointment of the area as a World Heritage Site, thus putting it under special protection.

We will be staying at the Hotel Dolomite Madonna (www.hotel-madonna.com)

Price includes round trip ground transportation from Venice, lodging, daily breakfast and evening meals (Airfare rates coming later this summer)- details are:

-Transfers between Venice Airport and Ortisei via private coach with English Speaking assistant.

-Welcome drink and orientation upon arrival with local guide.

-7 nights accommodations at the Hotel Madonna Dolimiti

-Full Hot and Cold breakfast buffet daily

-3 course dinner daily

-Transfer between Hotel and Airport

The optional extension to Venice will include:

-Transfer between Ortisei and Venice

-3 nights accommodations at the (Jan 23 - Jan 26)

-Full Hot and Cold Breakfast buffet .

-Transfer between Hotel and Airport . (Jan 26)

If you would like to join us: register online: (https://www.sitzmarkmn.org/admin/events/registration-details/edit/?DetailsDisplayMode=Edit&erid=0&eventId=6139597): send your sign-up form and $500 to hold the spot (a second payment of $600 due by August 15th with the balance will be due September 30th.)

In addition to registering on the Sitzmark web site, please fill out the registration form, including Passport information, and mail, along with your down payment in the amount of $500 made payable to Sitzmark of MN, to:

Sitzmark, c/o Peter Gillen, 13258 County Rd 10, Deerwood, MN 56444.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can contact either Julie Bromley at JBromley1116@Gmail.com or Peter Gillen at PeterGillen0904@Gmail.com.

(Cancelation Policy) – If YOU Cancel: Full refund if cancelled prior to October 1, 2026; $300 fee if cancelled Oct 2 – Nov 15; No Refund if cancelled November 16 or later)

The Ski industry (and Sitzmark) HIGHLY recommends travelers purchase Travel Insurance to cover other individual events.

Whitefish, February 2027 - Ski Trip (31 Jan 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Sitzmark of Minnesota returning to Whitefish, MT - January 31st to February 6th, 2027. Join us for a Six(6) day adventure to this Fantastic Ski resort. This will be a joint trip with other MSC clubs (3M and Traverski). Sign Up early (before Sept 1st) for an outstanding price of $2,000/per person double occupancy, (or an optional Land Only price of $1,445) or, we have the option of traveling by Train.

Package includes round trip Air, ground transportation from the airport (or bus depot or Train Station in Whitefish for Land Only pricing) to our accommodations, 6 nights lodging at the Lodge at Whitefish (Premiere Condos) with taxes and fees included, Welcome reception and Group Dinner with all the MSC Club Participants, plus commemorative shirt. (Lift tickets extra - discounted lift tickets available at a great prices - (Whitefish is NOT on any of the Ski Passes), (Example of Lift ticket pricing - 4 Day Lift Ticket - Adult $389, Senior(65-69) $340, Super Senior(70+) $153.)).

Note: The 3M Ski Club is doing as a 7 day trip staying at the Lodge at Whitefish, and the Traverski Club out of Rochester is doing this as a 7 Day Trip stay in downtown Whitefish at the Firebrand Hotel.

Whitefish resort has: 110 named runs for skiers and riders of all skill levels; Skiable Terrain of over 3,000 Acres; 14 Lifts (11 chairlifts, a T-bar and two conveyor carpets); Averages 300 Inches of Snowfall; and over 650 Acres of snowmaking.

We will be staying at the Lodge at Whitefish in either 2 bedroom/2 bathroom or 3 bedroom/3 bathroom Lakefront Condominiums. Features include:

Spacious units with full kitchen, living and dining room, separate bedrooms, bathrooms
Private patio or balcony with BBQ grill and seating
Lakefront location
Access to all resort amenities

( Website -https://lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/)

Sitzmark has space for up to 30 people, so sign up now!

( https://sitzmarkmn.org/event-6627578 )

If you would like to join us, please send your sign-up form and $500 to hold the spot by August 1st, the balance will be due October 1.

In addition to registering on the Sitzmark web site, please fill out the registration form, including traveler documentation information, and mail, along with your down payment in the amount of $500 made payable to Sitzmark of MN, to: Sitzmark, c/o Peter Gillen, 13258 County Rd 10, Deerwood, MN 56444.

Let your trip leader : Peter Gillen PeterGillen0904@Gmail.com, know if you have any questions.

(Cancelation Policy) – If YOU Cancel: Full refund if cancelled prior to October 1, 2026; $300 fee if cancelled Oct 1 – Nov 15; No Refund if cancelled November 16 or later)

The Ski industry recommends travelers purchase Travel Insurance.

Palisades Tahoe, February 2027 - Ski Trip (21 Feb 2027)

Sun, 21 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Sitzmark of Minnesota is going to Palisades Tahoe, CA (formally Squaw Valley) - February 21-27, 2027. Join us for a Six(6) day adventure to this Fantastic Ski resort. Sign Up early (before Sept 1st) for an outstanding price of $2,490/per person double occupancy.

Package includes round trip Air, ground transportation from the airport to our accommodations, 6 nights lodging at the PlumpJack Inn Lodge, with taxes and fees included, Welcome reception, plus commemorative shirt. (Lift tickets extra - discounted lift tickets available at a great prices - (Palisades Tahoe is on the IKON Pass)).

Palisades Tahoe located in California’s Sierra Nevada, has 6,000 acres of skiable terrain across two interconnected mountains—Palisades and Alpine. With an average annual snowfall of 402 inches and extensive snowmaking capabilities, the resort maintains excellent conditions. The mountain features 270 marked trails served by 36 lifts, including gondolas, trams, and high-speed chairs. Trail difficulty is well balanced, with terrain for beginners, intermediates, and experts alike.

Palisades Tahoe’s terrain is spread across two mountains, connected by the Base to Base Gondola. Palisades is home to iconic expert zones like KT-22, Headwall, and Silverado, while Alpine offers a mix of bowls, groomed cruisers, and tree-lined descents. The resort’s vertical drop of 2,850 ft and summit elevation of 9,050 ft provide ample variety across 97.5 miles of skiable terrain. Skiers can explore everything from mellow slopes to technical steeps.

We will be staying at the PlumpJack Inn Lodge (https://www.plumpjackinn.com/). Located by the base of the Aerial Tram, makes this an ideal location for a fabulous ski week. The PlumpJack Inn is designed with a high-class, contemporary flair that still connects with the mountains. Modern, spacious and inviting, PlumpJacks (as it is known by locals) is located next door to the Palisades Tahoe Cable Car and only a few minutes' walk to the ski area's famous KT-22 ski lift and the Funitel taking you to the upper mountain. This proximity makes access to all of the local activities simple. Another bonus of PlumpJacks is their fine-dining restaurant. The PlumpJack Cafe and Bar is one of the best options in the valley for tasty California cuisine and an award-winning wine list. The bar is also a happening hot spot for après-ski.

We have space for up to 24 people, so sign up now! ( https://sitzmarkmn.org/event-6751712 )

Sign up open to Sitzmark members only until August1. If you would like to join us, please send your sign-up form and $500 to hold the spot by August 1st, the balance will be due October 1.

Let your trip leader : Peter Gillen PeterGillen0904@Gmail.com, know if you have any questions.

(Cancelation Policy) – If YOU Cancel: Full refund if cancelled prior to October 1, 2026; $300 fee if cancelled Oct 1 – Nov 15; No Refund if cancelled November 16 or later)

The Ski industry recommends travelers purchase Travel Insurance.