| Please, read newsletter in its entirety. There is important information concerning Tubing Trip and 2025 Beaver Creek Trip. Also, a save-the-date for Duck Bash '24. And an "in memoriam". | | Thanks for sharing, Betty - - - TMI!!! |  | UPCOMING EVENTS:
Below is the list of planned activities for Spring & Summer this year. Note, there will be impromptu gatherings at Pet Springs Biergarten, and "spur-of-the-moment" bike rides, etc. There are concerts at Independence Grove every Tuesday - starting 6/11-8/6, and concerts at The Rosemont Entertainment District every Thursday - starting 6/1-8/31 - see below for schedule. Please, read your weekly & mid-week Blasts, so you don't miss out!
SATURDAY - JULY 6 - PISTAKEE FIREWORKS - see below for details
SUNDAY - JULY 7 - PET SPRINGS BIERGARTEN - 1PM - BYO stein & snacks to share - Petrifying Springs Biergarten 5555 Seventh Street Kenosha WI ***CASH ONLY***
WEDNESDAY - JULY 10 - 7PM - MEETING - El Barrio Restaurant in Mundelein
TUBING TRIP - JULY 19 20 21 - NEW LONDON WI:
ATTENTION ALL TUBERS - - WE ARE SOLD-OUT! Unless, you are tent camping. If you are tent camping, you may sign-up, and will be sharing a site with either an RV or another tent. Yes, everyone who is tent camping, will be sharing a site with either another tent or an RV. The campground is booked. Item of note: the campground has been sold. It is not known if new owners will provide transportation to/from Pine Tree Supper Club on Thursday. We will know more upon our arrival 7.18.24.
https://wolfrivertrips.com/
Two nights camping, & firewood for group fire - all for the low price of $55.00 per person 21 & up, free 20 & younger If you're unable to attend a meeting to make payment, please text or call Karen at: 847.404.6781 to make payment arrangements. If arriving Thursday, I will make your Thursday reservation - you will be responsible for payment upon your arrival at camp.
***Per Wolf River Trips & Campground: "convenience" fee will now be added to credit card use***
***Daily Tube & Cooler Tube rental charges are $20 Friday - Sunday***
***Dog Fee - $5***
TUESDAY - JULY 30 - The Wayouts at Independence Grove. They play '60's rock 'n roll from The Kinks, The Animals, Monkees, etc. More details to follow.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 3 - SAVE-THE-DATE - - - DUCK BASH '24
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 7 - 7PM - MEETING - El Barrio Restaurant in Mundelein
FRIDAY - AUGUST 9 - AIR SHOW - stay tuned for details
SATURDAY - AUGUST 10 - AUGUST BIRTHDAY PARTY - stay tuned for details
SATURDAY - AUGUST 17 - BBB (Bike Burgers 'n Beer) - stay tuned for details
WEDNESDAY - SEPT 4 - 7PM - MEETING - El Barrio Restaurant in Mundelein
NEW GLARUS BIKE TRIP - SEPTEMBER 27 28 29 - NEW GLARUS WI:
CONTACT CHALET LANDHAUS https://www.chaletlandhaus.com/ OR CALL 608.527.5234 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS - BLOCK OF ROOMS RESERVED UNDER "SITZMARK SKI CLUB". ONCE YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE EMAIL: ilpunk@att.net - SO I MAY ADD YOU TO THE LIST OF ATTENDEES. AN ITINERARY WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU 1-2 WEEKS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. ***ANY UNCLAIMED ROOMS IN OUR BLOCK, WILL BE TURNED BACK TO HOTEL SEPTEMBER 1***
KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE OUR WEEKLY BLAST(S)? SEND THEIR EMAIL TO: SitzmarkIL@gmail.com AND WE'LL BE CERTAIN TO ADD THEM TO OUR MAILING.
|  | PISTAKEE BAY FIREWORKS AT CAROL'S HOUSE
When: Saturday 07/06/2024 7:00 PM, CDT
Where: 3215 N Bayview Lane, McHenry, IL
Event Details: We have a GREAT vantage point for the Pistakee Bay Fireworks. This show has been amazing the last few years.
Fireworks start after dusk, but the show starts earlier as the boat congestion happens. I recommend driving to my location rather than boating, since there will be so many boats to contend with on your return home!
Please bring your own drinks and a dish to pass. We are purging a few chairs on the porch, so you may want to put a chair in your car, just in case. I will spray the bushes around the porch for mosquitos, and you may want to pack your favorite brand of bug spray as well.
Call me with any questions, 414 364 0485
Hope to see you.
Carol | 2024 Rosemont Concerts in the Park
Here is the 2024 schedule of concerts at Rosemont’s Entertainment District. All concerts are free and parking is free with a validated parking ticket done at any of the restaurants in the park. Bring a chair and leave coolers at home. The 7 restaurants have booths that sell their small bites and beverages (alcohol, non alcohol and water). There are fireworks after each concert. If anyone is interested in coming to any of the bands below, let Alouise Gredell know at 847-975-5722 at least a few hours before. It gets crowded. She will most likely attend all of them weather permitting. There are more concerts scheduled but, Alouise probably not attend them.
6/6 - Brooklyn Charmers ( Steely Dan cover band)
6/13 - Traveling Salvation Show ( Neal Diamond cover band)
6/27 - Dyer Davis (blues rocker)
7/11 - Ticket to the Moon (ELO cover) very good
7/18 - Departure (Journey cover)
7/25 - Live the Who
8/8 - Rumors (Fleetwood Mac)
8/15 - Echoes of Pompeii ( Pink Floyd) they are good.
|  | Sitzmark Ski Club 2025 trip to Beaver Creek, CO
Trip Details:
Date: Feb 8 – 15
Price: 1500.00
Deposit: 400.00
sign-ups began at June 5 meeting - - - 19 spots remain
Included:
- Transportation to/from Denver Airport (DIA)
- 7 nights lodging at Borders Condos
- Grocery/liquor store stop
- Parties
Not Included:
- Air to/from Denver (Bus departure time will be updated soon)
- Lift tickets (Epic Pass)
Come to a meeting to sign up and drop off a deposit (cash/check)***. ***Email signups will be accepted starting June 6, contact cindercus@yahoo.com to indicate you want to go on the trip. ***Send your check to the following:
Sitzmark Ski Club
PO Box 386
Libertyville, IL 60048
***If deposit is not received in 2 weeks from the time of signup, your name will be removed from the trip attendee list.
***Sitzmark is in the process of changing banks to allow for more seamless payments for events and trips. Notification will be sent out when that becomes available. Until that occurs, the only payment options are cash (at a meeting) or checks (at a meeting or via USPS).
Must be a member to sign up. Can include membership check for $20 with trip deposit
Gina and Cindy
ginadejoseph26@gmail.com
cindercus@yahoo.com | DOOR COUNTY
"EXTREME PENINSULA"
RECAP
Nine hardy campers ventured north last weekend to Fish Creek Campground in Door County. On Friday, we celebrated Jeanne and Paul Schmit’s 10-year anniversary at Alexander’s in Fish Creek, and continued the celebration with Smith & Currans around the campfire. With rain in the forecast for Saturday, most of us decided to hike at Newport State Park, while 2 biked the somewhat soggy trails. We did a 2-mile walk along Lake Michigan and through the woods. The rain held off until we were seated with beverages and lunch at Mink River Basin in Ellison Bay. The sun came out and allowed us to enjoy a few (🤣) cocktails and al fresco dining that evening.
Sunday brought perfect weather to bike around Peninsula State Park with some challenging hills and gorgeous views of the bay and lake. Missy Karen then led the way to some cold brews at The Beer Joint behind Bayside Tavern with the obligatory stop for ice cream along the way. After our tough (?) bike ride, we were ready for some brandy old fashions - our campsite bar was well stocked -YUM! Weather was perfect again to dine outdoors if you could ignore the skeeters. We all brought great food, snacks and drinks to share: bourbon, old fashions, cookies from Joanie, bacon wrapped dates, deviled eggs, bacon, eggs, pancakes, cheese balls and much more! We also had the canine brigade with us (Cafe, Dixie, Murphy and Augie) bringing lots of doggie love and smiles. We’re hoping to make this an annual event since there’s so much more to do in Door County and we have barely scratched the surface. Thanks to everyone who came and made this such a fun trip: Jeanne, Paul, Karen, Cindy, Bill W., Amber, Randy, Bill L., Barb, Cafe, Dixie, Murphy and Augie. And our special guests Gary and Mary.
|  |  | IN MEMORIAM
Gary "DB" Sedlacko
Long time member, Gary "DB" Sedlacko, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024. Gary joined Sitzmark in 1979 and quickly became a fixture in the Club. He served countless administrations as the Constitution and By-Laws Chairman. Gary was the go-to guy for any and all parliamentary procedures and questions concerning Roberts Rules of Order. His penchant for practicality and order served him well in this capacity. His skills for organizing our annual Memorial Day Rafting Trip to Thornton's Resort in Crivitz, WI, are legendary. And yes, the Toga Party was a thing. And no, there are no pictures (thank God)! And if you have questions about the origin of Cheek Darts...you try coming up with a new bar game on a rainy Memorial Day weekend.
Anyone who knew Gary, knew he loved a few things - - - his family, music, sailing in the BVI's, vacations at Afterglow Resort in the north woods, and pork. Gary's pig roasts were legendary. From his first roast at his home on the "Chain", the one in a farmers field where the pig fell off its spit into the fire at 3 in the morning, to his brother Al's bar, to his and Tari's homes - - - you could always count on a ton of laughs and good pork! When multiple sclerosis robbed him of his ability to fully participate and engage in life, his wife Tari made certain she hosted numerous parties so he could visit with his friends.
I take comfort knowing his good friends Cal, Jimmy, Mickey, John, Dawn, and Mikey welcomed him with open arms into their "Heaven Only Knows" bar. In fact, I can guarantee, they're blazing up a doobie as I write this!!!
Please keep his wife Tari, sons Chris & Joe, daughter-in-law Jamie, granddaughter Elliot, and his brothers in your thoughts and prayers.
Rest well Gary. Your family is in good hands.
Life is short. Cherish your family and friends, and the memories you keep.
https://www.strangfuneral.org/gary-sedlacko/
A visitation is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. | SITZMARK SPRING/SUMMER FUN SCHEDULE
Here is a current list of activities on our Spring/Summer calendar. Watch for more details of these events in the upcoming weekly newsletters. If you don't see something you would like to do with your Sitzmark friends, (ie; biking, kayaking, hiking, festivals, baseball games, car shows, golf, day trips, bar hops, Cubs games, Bears games), contact our co-Vice Presidents Barb Mueller-Lee or Betty Barboro, to have the event added to the schedule. Or, let Karen Westlake know the details so she can add it to the weekly Blast. Let's have some fun!!!
Sat 7/6 - Pistakee Fireworks
Sun 7/7 - Pet Springs Biergarten
Wed 7/10 - Monthly Meeting at El Barrio Restaurant in Mundelein
Fri-Sun 7/19-21 - Tubing Trip
Sat 8/3 - Duck Bash '24
Wed 8/7 - Monthly Meeting at El Barrio Restaurant in Mundelein
Fri 8/9 - Air Show
Sat 8/10 - August Birthday Party
Sat 8/17 - BBB (Bike Burgers 'n Beer)
Wed 9/4 - Monthly meeting at El Barrio Restaurant in Mundelein
Fri-Sun 9/27-29 - New Glarus Bike Trip
| It's that time of year again - Club Dues:
Sitzmark's fiscal year runs May 1 to April 30 of the following year. Membership dues are $20.00 (cash or check), per person annually, payable no later than August 31, 2022. Failure to renew membership within three (3) months of the due date shall be cause for termination of membership. You may submit payment via our website: sitzmarkskiclub.com or you may pay in person at a meeting, or you may mail your payment to: Sitzmark Ski Club P.O. Box 386 Libertyville, IL 60048. Please note, memberships paid through PayPal are $22.00 - this covers the PayPal service charge to the club. | CMSC Corner:
WHAT IS CMSC?
The Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council (CMSC) primary goal is to promote and support our member clubs in their effort to further the interest in skiing, snow boarding and year round activities - social activities.
CMSC is a not for profit organization with 70 member clubs throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and neighboring states, representing over 10,000 skiers and snowboarders.
Sat., Sept. 7th - CMSC Picnic at Norge, Fox River Grove
CMSC EUROPE TRIP 2025 - Jan. 24 - Feb. 5, 2025 - - Andermatt/Sedrun, Switzerland, extension Lucerne Steve at scpatzer@hotmail.com
Feb. 1 & 2, 2025 - Travel & Adventure Show at Donald E. Stephenson Center, Rosemont
CHICAGO WEEK 2025 – Jackson Hole WY –February 22 - March 1
Contact Vicki Schutz vicki.cmsc@comcast.net
CMSC SPRING FLING 2025 - April 2 - 7, 2025 - - SteamBoat, Colorado $1046. plus Air Kevin at kconz1@aol.com
Sat. May 18, 2025 - Trip Seminar - Sheraton Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont
Ski and Ride, Publication of Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council, is now available on website www.skicmsc.com , scroll down and click on Magazine.
| If anyone would like to get together on a weekend at a local establishment, to hang with other Sitzmarkers, please let Barb Mueller-Lee or Betty Barboro know and we can have it listed in the Weekly Blast.
| MISC ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
- LOOKING TO JOIN SITZMARK'S FACEBOOK PAGE? DON'T BE SHY, SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST NOW.
- LOOKING TO JOIN SITZMARK SKI CLUB? ANNUAL DUES ARE $20.00 PER PERSON AND DUE, AUGUST 31. YOU MAY PAY ON LINE VIA OUR WEBSITE, IN PERSON AT A MEETING, OR MAIL YOUR CHECK TO P.O. BOX 386 LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR SPONSORS, AND THOSE BUSINESSES WHO GAVE SO GENEROUSLY TO SITZMARK OVER THE YEARS, SO THEY MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES:
SPONSORS
"51 years Still going strong....Taste the secret of our success!!"EL BARRIO RESTAURANT - DIAMOND LAKE***OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING & PICKUP - WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 3PM-9PM - CALL 847.566.0475
WILMOT MTN
CONTRIBUTORS
Viking Ski Shop, Barrington IL
Home Depot, Mundelein IL
O'Salon, Mundelein IL
Heather Ridge Golf Course, Gurnee IL
White Deer Run Golf Course, Vernon Hills IL
Life Sport Tennis, Pickle Ball and Fitness Club, Libertyville IL
Liberty Jeep Auto City, Libertyville IL
REI Outdoors, Vernon Hills IL
Wildberry Pancake House, Libertyville IL
Emil's Sports Bar, Mundelein IL
Fox Lake Golf Course, Fox Lake IL
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REMINDERS:
Upcoming Events - If anyone has ideas for events, please let me know by sending an email toSitzmarkIL@gmail.com or talk to me at the meetings. If you would like to organize an event but not sure what, some past ideas include Hiking, Pedal Tavern, Segway, and Kayaking during warm weather months. And winter hiking, snowshoeing, X-C skiing in cold weather months.
If you are doing Biking, Beer Gardens, or other impromptu events on the weekend and want to invite anyone interested, send an email toSitzmarkIL@gmail.com with the details and I’ll send a quick note out. Include, name, phone #, where to meet, when to meet, and what the event is.
Advice for those organizing events:
If you volunteered to organize & run an event…THANK YOU!! Your club appreciates you taking the time to volunteer and contribute your ideas. Now…the next step is to contact our PREZ, Gina DeJoseph, who will help PROMOTE your trip/event in the club weekly updates, which communicates our event to the club. Our PREZ, and/or any of our board members are more than willing to help you and provide you with suggestions on how to sell the event. If you need help designing a flyer, contact Gina and/or any of the board members to assist you. Our co-VP's - Alouise & Betty, coordinate all our Social events and non-ski trips.
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