VagLife 5.13 - Vagabond Ski Club

MAY 2 013
Volume XVI, No. 5
MEETINGS
Dave
Nicholson
A First Celebration of its Kind – Uno de Mayo!!!
WEDNESDAY, May 1 – GENERAL MEETING
BOARD & PRESIDENT ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Wear a sombrero or bandanna or something Mexican
Knights of Columbus Hall, 103rd & Oklahoma Ave.
We’ve heard of Cinco de Mayo, but never Uno de Mayo, so it will be fun having this celebration for the first time in this country - right at our
Vagabond meeting. So wear something Mexican if you have it, but at least come and eat a Mexican meal of yummy Chicken Enchiladas,
rice, beans, roll, coffee for just $7 OR a Mexican Taco Salad, bread stix, and coffee for only $4.50. Drink Special? Of course, Margaritas
for $4, along with a special beer or white wine, $4.
Then, dance to the music of one of our longtime favorite bands, The Best of Everything. Bring a senor or senora guest to show off your club.
5:00 p.m. Bar Opens and Meal Service Starts
5:30 p.m. Free Roundtable on the Game of
Pickleball
6:45 p.m. Happy Hour and Signups
7:30 p.m. Meeting AND ELECTIONS
8:30 p.m. Party, Dancing and Signups
If your birthday is in May, we wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and will sing “Happy Birthday” to you at our meeting. We also ask those with
birthdays this month to bring a treat to share – DESSERT ITEMS ONLY: cookies, cake, brownies. Please place them on the Treats’ counter in
the meal room so all can enjoy after the meeting at 9 o’clock.
PICKLEBALL – What is it, How to Play, Tactics & More.
May 1st Roundtable, 5:30-6:40 pm, KC Hall
It was only a few short years ago that
Vagabond Dave Iselin came back from
Arizona for the summer and talked about
introducing PICKLEBALL to our club.
Immediately, questions. What is it, is it
really played with a pickle, how come the
name, how is it played, where to play it,
how many people can play, and more.
Well, the ground at least was broken for
pickleball to be a possible addition to our
Vagabond sporting activities. Who knew
then that in the next couple years,
pickleball would become the rage that it
has become here and across the country.
So now, Dave is coming back to tell us a
lot more about it and the equipment and
even how the game is played. An
incredibly interesting and fun Roundtable,
so make sure that you don’t miss it.
Questions? Ron Sonntag, 414-788-4907,
or ron@rspr.com. Dinner will be served
from 5 pm, so eat while listening.
Vagabond Ski & Social Club Inc.
Hot Line: 414-297-9793
www/vagabondskiclub.com
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
OFFICERS
President . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Gehweiler
414-331-3895
gototterkat1@gmail.com
Vice President . . . . . . . .Denise Kremel
262-524-1023
dkremel@sbcglobal.net
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila Crabb
920-427-6022
sheilacrab44@msn.com
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . .Pat Walslager
414-529-5530
pwalslager@wi.rr.com
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS
Public Relations . . . . . . . . .Judy Daniel
414-281-7058
judith.daniel47@gmail.com
Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Nicholson
262-782-0599
dnicholson@wi.rr.com
Membership . . . . . . . .Catherine Smith
262-424-7250
cscatsmith50@gmail.com
Sporting Activities . . . .Sandy Schroeder
414-587-4701
sandyfrog5150@yahoo.com
Ski/Tennis Activities . . . . . . .Betty Riley
262-574-3648
Briley6@wi.rr.com
Finance & Bylaws . . . . .Sue Cummings
414-421-6248
vag_bylaws@yahoo.com
Ski Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Bosanac
414-476-8030
paulb@execpc.com
Bill
Gehweiler
Come Dance With Me.
I
t has been my honor to be your President
(for the fourth time) and now it is time for
me to invite you to: “Come Dance With
Me”. It is time for me to leave the Board
and once again be a “Wonderful
Member” of this great club.
I got the title of this article while sitting in
church. The sermon was about how we all
join together and help each other to do
wonderful things. I thought about the
‘Gifts’ I have been given by the Vagabonds
and felt blessed. You are all Vagabond
Gifts. We (you and I) need to take action
to make goodness in our lives. So, please
“Come Dance With Me”. Become an
active member of the club. Join In, help,
assist, and most of all, become a member
of the Board. Being a Board member is a
high calling. We need new perspectives.
We need new insights to keep our club
fresh, alive, and to make it continue for
another 55 years. Honored to have been
your President, - Bill Gehweiler
BREAKFAST!!!
Genesis Restaurant: Join your Vagabond friends each Saturday morning
from 8:00-9:30 for breakfast at Genesis Restaurant, Beloit Rd. & 108th St.
Lively talk and fun. Guests welcome.
Racine/Kenosha Breakfast - Sat., May 4th, 9 a.m. Golden Keys
Restaurant. Exit Hwy. 20 (Washington Ave.) Racine and go about five miles.
Go through the lights at Emmertsen Rd.. It is located on the left side just past Dunkin’ Donuts.
Great opportunity to meet people south of Milwaukee. Questions? call Carol Gavigan 262-6321922. Reservations are not required.
Menomonee Falls Breakfast: Saturday, May 11th and 25th at Ally’s Bistro, N72 W13350
Lund Lane, Menomonee Falls. At the corner of Appleton and Good Hope Road in a small strip
mall that faces Appleton Ave. Enter from Good Hope Rd. or Appleton Ave. Contact Bonnie
Lemmer with questions at bojean05@sbcglobal.net or 262-253-0040. Note: We meet every
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA
Social Activities . . . . . . Helen Hankwitz
414-461-7772
helench@wi.rr.com
with Pat Dickert
GO AHEAD TOUR COORDINATOR
Itinerary @ patdickertafrica.group tour site.com
Contact Pat at pdickertish@yahoo.com
(262) 634-1144 or (480) 654-8111
VAGABOND LIFE
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diane Olson
414-873-5109
dolson66@wi.rr.com
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kat Grinker
414-961-1593
katgrinker@sbcglobal.net
Wanted –
6 Month Rental
Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Potter
262-490-9973
j.potter87@yahoo.com
Mother-in-law suite, Condo or ??
For snow birds returning to Wisconsin
MAY THROUGH OCTOBER
If you have a solution call Shar Meller at 414-331-9901
or sharmeller@comfortkeepers.com
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff White
ejwhite8942@yahoo.com
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VICE PRESIDENT
Denise
Kremel
VSSC’s Scandinavian Summer Spectacular
Payment schedule: immediately - $500, NLT June 1 - $1900 & final
payment NLT July 1. If you have any questions, please call Trip
Leader Bob Spindell at 414-276-6331 or email prospectre@aol.com.
Trip Opened April 1, 2013
Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark & Norway
Sat., Aug. 17 - Mon., Sept. 2, 2013 – $4,994
The 55th Anniversary Presents a
Nostalgic Return to Yesteryear
Maifest at Hart Park, Sat., June 8
Join 40 fellow Vagabonds as some discover and others rediscover
the magic of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and the
beautiful Coast of Norway on this 17-day adventure of a lifetime.
We fly non-stop on SAS Airlines from O’Hare to “quaint and
fashionable” Stockholm - 3 nights at the Hilton Stockholm Slussen
Five Star Hotel. Then, non-stop to Amsterdam, known best for its
“canals, tulips and cafes all set in a wonderful architectural
environment,” staying at the conveniently located Amsterdam
Marriott Five Star Hotel. Next, non-stop to Copenhagen to board
our luxury Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship for a wonderful 7 night
phenomenal Fjords and 5 cities cruise up the coast of Norway.
We stop at Oslo (Capital of Norway), Bergen, Alesund, Geiranger,
and Stavanger. An outside cabin is included in the cost of the trip.
Inside (subtract $140 pp) and Balcony (add $790 pp - limited
availability) cabins are also available.
For many years, our club had an annual event at Hart Park that
was one of the biggest annual events in club history. It was called
Maifest (an old German celebration) that featured a day of revelry
including outdoor games like tennis, volleyball, bocce, badminton,
water balloons, musical chairs, and so on, plus indoor/outdoor
games like sheepshead, dominoes, cribbage, Scrabble, and
whatever. Then all of that was followed by a big meal and dance
in the hall there, and there was beer, soda, wine, water, snacks all
afternoon, plus the meal of brats, burgers, hot dogs, potato and
other salads, desserts, and more (all prepared and cooked by
Diane Zarse back then and again this year!!!). A totally fun day –
and we’re doing it once more for one day this year to help
celebrate our club’s 55th anniversary. It’s going to be a blast, with
all of those games, drinks through the day, 8 tennis courts reserved
just for us, a really fun game called a Cakewalk (you just have to
see this – what a game), indoor line dance lessons and line
dancing fun inside, and then concluding with the meal and a 50s
Sock Hop in the hall with our favorite DJ Alan (Elvis) Graveen. All
of that fun for just $10, plus whatever you spend on food and
drinks. We’re also asking for a $5 contribution from the tennis
players, with tennis available for up to four hours! (We’ll have
courts for all levels of players.)
Docking back in Copenhagen early on Saturday, we will spend
Saturday and Sunday night in this beautiful “City of Magic and
Enchantment” at downtown Radisson Blu Royal 5 star hotel. We
will leave Norway on Monday, our Labor Day, September 2nd,
and also arrive back in Chicago, non-stop, Monday afternoon.
Trip includes: Non-stop air, land transportation to and from O’Hare
and the airports. Port to and from the hotels. Panoramic Bus Tour in
Stockholm, Amsterdam and Copenhagen; 8 nights in 5 Star Deluxe
rooms with breakfast. Concierge Club Access in Stockholm and
Amsterdam. Hilton Deluxe rooms are King or King with Rollaway.
Many extras still in the planning stage – parties, dinners, etc. Cruise
includes: 7 nights, all meals and all the amenities you would expect
to find on a luxury cruise ship. Trip does not include: Port taxes,
possible but not expected, minimal ship and/or air fuel surcharges,
Cruise optional tours at cruise stops, meals not indicated above &
tips. Possible fluctuations in exchange rates are a possibility since
some items are being paid for in foreign currency.
The place is ours for the day from noon to 11 pm, with the tennis
going from 2-6 pm, the outdoor games will go from 2-4, the line
dancing will go from 3:30 to 5, the card games and other board
games will go from 2-5, the meal from 5-7, and the Sock Hop will go
from 7 till 10, with jitterbug songs, ballads, hula hoop contest, limbo,
the twist, the stroll, and almost anything you want to request, too.
Send checks made out to VSSC, along with a self-addressed,
stamped envelope, to Lou Grubich, 1505 S. 124th St., #6, New
Berlin, WI 53151. $10 a person, $15 if you also want to play
tennis (any time up to 4 hours!). Questions or wanting to help, call
Ron Sonntag, 414-788-4907, or email ron@rspr.com. We need a
few people to help with food, beverages, games, and line
dancing. Don’t miss this Maifest to wait for next year, because
there may never be another one!
Trip opened April 1st. Lots of interest! This trip is expected to fill
quickly, but there still may be space available as you read this article.
Send a $100 check payable to Vagabond Ski & Social Club, Inc.,
two address labels, trip coupon. Indicate cabin category desired (see
above) - to Trip Leader Bob Spindell – 1626 N Prospect Ave. #2209
Milwaukee, WI 53202. Payments for air, hotel and the ship may be
made by credit card or check. Credit card information request &
terms and conditions will be sent to you upon receipt of the $100.
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MEMBERSHIP
Catherine
Smith
NEW MEMBERS
Anna Griffin
10927 W. Wildwood Ln.
#B220
West Allis, WI 53227
anikacad@yahoo.com
Maurice Kennedy
6801 S. 68th St. #207
Franklin, WI 53132
262-423-0070
Maury.kennedy@outlook.com
Happy Spring everyone!
Please welcome our new members!
Diana Kostal
Janice Oettinger
Robert Sherman
2835 S. Superior St.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-331-3718
dianakostal@yahoo.com
7911 W. Tesch Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53220
414-507-1715
jtoetz@yahoo.com
262-790-9830
Bob4sherm@sbcglobal.net
Thomas Neville
Mark and Susan Perry
1559 S. 81st St.
West Allis, WI 53214
262-422-7714
2707 Pendleton Pl.
Waukesha, WI 53188
414-303-1427 – Mark
262-424-8059 –Susan
Mberry2@wi.rr.com (Mark)
Susanw826@wi.rr.com (Susan)
Herlinde Schock
N91 W16562 Pershing Ave.
#22
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
262-250-7522
FINANCE & BYLAWS
Sue
Cummings
Candidates for the Board
Sue Cummings
I have served on the Board of Directors for
the past year as Finance and Bylaws
Director. I am responsible for the ads in the
Directory and Life newsletter plus taking
care of the yearly Board election. I have
been in the club since 2002 and have
participated in many events which include
tennis, hikes, walks, travel, picnics, theater
and many more. I have organized events
for the club such as day trips, Mexico,
picnics, theater, summer walks, tours, etc. I
will gladly continue to contribute time on
the Board for the great success of our club.
special people. Over these 30 years, I have
led several events, the summer tennis league,
served on the Board of Directors and cooked
17 turkey breasts for a sailing night. I am
running for the Board because I believe in all
the opportunities that the Vagabonds provide
for its members to make their lives richer.
Everyone who volunteers to help out is
repaid in kindness and friendship. I would
like to help the club continue its mission to
provide fun filled activities for active adults. I
would appreciate your vote on May 1st.
Thank you.
Linda Horn
Pat Ellingson
I have been a member of
the Vagabonds for 30
years. I have skied,
bowled, traveled, played
tennis and attended many
club sponsored events all of which provided
me with the opportunity to meet some very
I joined this wonderful
club several years ago,
and have enjoyed the
wide variety of events,
trips, and activities that the
Vagabonds offer. There truly is something
for everyone, and there is no other club like
it. I took tennis lessons with the Vagabonds
4
5 years ago and have been participating in
various tennis activities ever since. I have
attended many various events and trips
since joining the club. I have met wonderful
people and made many friends through the
Vagabonds. Realizing that it is the people
who volunteer to run events that keep this
great club going, I became more involved
by leading events and have lead several
tennis parties over the past few years. It is a
great way to learn more about how the
Vagabonds work and meet even more
people. During my working life I was a
project manager for a large corporation,
and since retirement have served as both
Secretary and Treasurer of my
condominium Board of Directors, am past
president of two service organizations, and
treasurer of another. It would be a privilege
to serve on the Vagabond Board, and have
an opportunity to give back to a club that
has given so much to me. I would very
much appreciate your vote. Thank you.
Dave Nicholson
I’ve enjoyed my past 9
years with the
Vagabonds. I even met
my wonderful wife on a
Vagabond trip to Switzerland. Who
wouldn’t love being with active people,
and the Vagabonds are that. I have been
active in starting up, running and holding
leadership positions in many organizations
for more than 40 years. I volunteered to
take over the Meetings Director duties after
Ron’s untimely death, because there was a
need to keep the meetings running
smoothly and I had been Meeting’s
Director in the past. I’ll be open to
suggestions and I’ll be there to listen. Let’s
keep the Vagabonds an active and
enjoyable organization. Thank You
Pat Walslager
I am running for a third
term on the Board of
Dirctors for the Vagabond
Ski & Social Club. I have
been the treasurer for the
past four years. I joined this great club in
2003. Over the years, I have been on the
bowling league and have traveled down
the Danube, Amazon and Milwaukee
Rivers, spent over two weeks in the
Mideast, toured Mayan Ruins in Mexico on
the East and Puerto Vallarta on the west,
spent a weekend in New York city,
celebrated New Year’s Eve in Red Wing,
MN, picnicked at Devil’s Lake, and sailed
around the Milwaukee Harbor with this
great group. I am not a skier, but enjoy all
the social activities. For my qualifications, I
am a CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
with over 30 years of experience. I ran my
own accounting firm for over 25 years and
currently work for Milwaukee County in the
Airport Division as the Deputy Director
overseeing the accounting and budget
functions for the division. I hope to continue
to serve you in some capacity on the Board
for the next two years. So I am asking for
your support and vote to continue on the
Board of Directors for a third term.
Ron Sonntag (Running
For the Board and For
President)
Why am I deciding to run
again for the Board of this
club and then for President another time? I
guess it’s because my heart keeps telling me to
give more because I believe so strongly in the
wonderful things this club provides to people
and because of all the terrific members who
love the club and want to keep it a strong,
solid organization. So I’m willing and
wanting to give more, and I feel I have a lot
more to offer. I’ve been a member of this club
for about 15 years now, and I’ve served the
club as a Board member for 10 of those
years: as Meetings Director, Membership
Director, Vice President, and also as President
for five of those years. In that time, I’ve
created many fun and other things for the
club, such as themes for the meetings, the
singing of Happy Birthday at meetings, the
bringing of birthday treats, Saturday
breakfasts, Sunday hikes that have now gone
on for almost 14 straight years, arranged for
the club to move from the Zoo to the KC Hall
and negotiated a deal for no rent, have
booked the bands for years for the meetings
and still do, arrange monthly for meals at our
meetings and a drink of the month, the
wearing of a special color or something fun
to the meetings, created and continue booking
the monthly Roundtable speakers for members
to enjoy, ran a highly successful and nostalgiafilled 50th Anniversary Celebration as
Chairman five years ago and am the
Chairman of this year’s 55th Anniversary
Celebration, have run trips upon trips across
this country to New York several times,
Boston, San Francisco, New Orleans, San
Antonio, Seattle, Phoenix, and more, and to
Mexico and Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon
River, also have brought Festival City
Symphony concerts to the club for over 10
years, created Zany Bowling that has become
a popular tradition, created golf scrambles
years ago that continue in the club, ran
Iroquois and other boat cruise parties, tennis
parties, bike rides, started Saturday Morning
Tennis at West Allis Hale and Monday
Evening Tennis at Elm Grove, revamped the
Life newsletter years ago from a small format
to the magazine style of today. Many receive
my frequent email notices to club members
about club activities and things to do and
news about members to keep people
informed. I maintain the list and send out the
monthly electronic Life newsletter via email
each month, etc., etc. But you know
something? I still love it and want to continue
doing more for you as members and for the
club. In addition, I have some new ideas that
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I think will make many of you very happy and
help streamline club operations for you as
members and for the club as a whole. Most of
all, I’m asking for your vote for the Board and
then, if elected to the Board, for your vote for
President again because I want our club to
become even more fun than it already is, to
make sure we are keeping in touch with
members so they don’t feel isolated or not a
part of the club and leave it, and to make the
Vaga-BOND even stronger among us all. This
is a great club, a special club, and I believe
the best club of its kind in the country, and I
want to keep it that way and do things to help
insure that continuation. I’d appreciate your
vote and promise to serve you not only well
but also in ways that will benefit all of you.
Helen Hankwitz (Running
for President)
I joined the Vagabond Ski
Club in the late 70’s and
soon after took ski lessons
at Sunburst and learned
how to ski. I made a lot of friends by going
on ski trips as well as partaking in many
other activities. Within a year of joining I
started running the annual Sailing Night,
and still do this. In 1984 I moved to Arizona
and obtained a Master’s degree, and
worked out West for the next 13 years. In
1997 I returned to Milwaukee and re-joined
my Vagabond friends. My background is
varied. I was trained and worked as a
social worker, a mortgage broker, a real
estate agent, and also ran my own export
business exporting commodities to the
Russian Far East. I have been on the
Vagabond Board of Directors for the past 4
years where I have been Social Activities
Director. As those of you who have been
members for awhile know, there has been an
increase in the number and variety of social
events. I co-organized event leader training
and have been running training for the past
three years. I enjoy my position and have
made a lot of friends in the club. My plans
for the future of the club include getting
newer members more involved in the club as
well as investigating possibilities for the use
of credit cards for dues payment. I would
appreciate your vote for me for president.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Judy
Daniel
Happy Mother’s Day
our Vaga-bonding adventure. What fun awaits them! Let’s do some
life changing sharing. “Thank you” to everyone who welcomes
and helps our guests at the meetings. You are a valuable
ambassador for our club and you do make a difference.
S
hare your May flowers! Extend an invitation of fun and
friendship, offered by The Vagabond Ski & Social Club, to all
your friends, family and acquaintances. All our summer
activities are sure to captivate our guests and entice them to join in
SPORTING ACTIVITIES
Sandy
Schroeder
VAG
Sunday
Hikes
Walk for
the Fun –
Or Just
for the Health of It!
May 5 - 1:30 pm Minooka Park. Meet in
park’s parking lot on Sunset Drive in
Waukesha, just west of Hwy. Y (Racine
Ave.) and just east of Hwys.164 and 59.
Hike from 1:45 to 3:45, then to Matteo’s at
4:00 for food and beverages with time for
bowlers to eat and get to bowling by 5:45.
May 12 - 1:30 pm Nashotah Park. Meet at
Hwy. 16 and C Park & Ride. Hike 1:45 to
3:45. Head to Point Comfort at Okauchee
Lake at 4 for food together.
May 19 - 1:30 pm Beautiful Scuppernong
State Park. Meet in parking lot in park at
Cty. Hwy. ZZ, just east of Hwy. 67. Park
on road or in lot. Hike 1:45 until 3:45.
Scrumptious dinner in Oconomowoc
follows at Maxim’s Restaurant IN
OCONOMOWOC at the railroad station
restaurant at 4:15.
May 26 - 12:30 pm Whitnall Park.
Memorial Weekend Picnic, Final Sunday
Hike of Season. Meet at picnic area #7,
bring food and beverages for after hike.
Hike from 12:40 to 2:40, then games,
food, beverages, and fun till 6 or so.
Come join the fun, camaraderie, and great
exercise. For more info, call Ron Sonntag,
(414) 788-4907.
Whitnall Park Picnic/Hike
Sunday, May 26
Let’s start the summer fun at Whitnall Park,
area 7. Bring your own food, drinks,
chairs, grill, cards, games, etc. and
socialize with the group. There will be a 2
hour hike (Ron Sonntag) and 1 hour walk
(Jim Luling) at 12:30 pm. A dish or snacks
to share is optional, but appreciated. No
signup required. Show up anytime
between 11 am and 6 pm. There is a large
parking lot next to area 7. Donation $1.
This is a popular yearly event. Join us and
enjoy. Questions call Sue Cummings 414421-6248 or Jim Luling 262-695-1191
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Cranes and Canyon
Sat., May 11
The International Crane Foundation is an
organization located in Baraboo that
combines research, captive breeding and
reintroduction, landscape restoration, and
education to safeguard the world’s 15
crane species. We will be taking a one
hour walking tour and see a video about
the foundation’s work. Then we will visit
Lost Canyon, the longest and deepest land
canyon in Wisconsin. A narrated tour will
be given on a horse-drawn wagon through
a mile of cliff-walled gorges consisting of
sheer rock and sandstone. We will be
stopping at a (TBD) fast food restaurant or
moderately priced sit down restaurant for
something to eat before the Crane
Foundation and after the Canyon Tour. You
may bring a lunch, snacks and drinks.
Return time 7-8 pm. Departure via motor
coach: College Ave. (SW) P&R, 8 am,
Watertown Plank P&R (south), 8:25 am
and Hwy G P&R, 8:50 am. Send a $39
check made out to Vagabond Ski & Social
Club and an Event Coupon with choice of
pick-up to Sue Cummings, 4143 W.
College Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53221.
Questions, call Sue at 414-421-6248
real bowling starts at 6:30. PART OF THE
VAGABOND 55TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION.
Wednesday
Golf League
What's New?
Zany Bowling Party Returns
Sat., May18th – 6 pm
as part of the 55th Anniversary
of Vagabonds
So you say you haven’t bowled in years or
never have. So you say you bowl, but
you’re no good at it. Well, none of that
really matters for this fun Vagabond
bowling party that’s become a Vag
tradition because this one’s just for fun!
Three games of bowling, with one a 9-pin
tap game (meaning that if you get 9 or 10
pins down on the 1st ball, you get a strike),
a 2nd game will be 8-pin tap (8 or 9 or 10
pins down counts as a strike), and the 3rd
game will be a LEASTER, meaning that you
try to get the fewest pins down (BUT a
gutter ball on the 1st ball is a strike or on
the 2nd is a spare!!!). Wow, so you must
keep the ball out of the gutter and still try to
get as few pins as you can! No need to be
a team, just sign up as a single, couple,
triple, and we’ll team you or up to 4 or 5 to
a team. We’ll have some fun prizes for
good and bad and treats as well. To top it
off, the whole night is cheap, too. Just $15
a person for the three games, shoe rental,
a ball to use, prizes, and snacks. This one’s
going to be fun, fun, fun.
Remember how excited you got when you
got a strike (if ever)? Well, experience that
fun again this night. Send your check for
$15 a person to Ron Sonntag, 9406 N.
107th St., Milwaukee 53224, give the
money or check to me, or call Ron at 414788-4907 for more information. Don’t miss
out on this striking good time. Okay, we’ll
spare the humor for now, but come and
have a ball, Saturday, May 18, Bluemound
Bowl, 130th & Bluemound Rd. Arrive at 6
pm. Bowling warmups at 6:20, then for-
1. We are returning
to Songbird Hills
for our league play.
2. The cost is $250 for the 16 weeks of
golf, with beverage.
3. We will be having two parties and the
dates have been set.
I don't know if any of you played Songbird
Hills last year, but the course was in great
shape, unlike the conditions at Willow Run
– so we decided to move to a course that is
well kept and costs slightly less to play. Tee
times will be the same as last year, starting
at 2 pm with the last tee time at 3:15 pm.
We will continue to sign up on a first-come,
first-out basis. Players who wish to golf 18
holes will get a discounted rate on the
extra 9. We will be playing alternate
nines. Golf will begin on Wednesday, May
22nd and finish on September 4th –
barring any rain dates. Our two parties
will be catered at Songbird and the dates
are July 10th and Sept.11th. Guests are
welcome at the parties for a fee – to be
determined. If you are interested in joining
the league, send your Event Coupon, a self
addressed stamped envelope, and your
check for $250.00 to: Elaine Haberichter,
262-691-2602, W289N3114 West
Lakeside Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072. If you
are interested in being a substitute golfer,
the cost is $35.00 and includes joining in
for the parties. Subs should be willing to
golf if called, and then pay the person they
are subbing for $11.00. We also require a
SASE with the coupon. Registration closes
April 15th. Any questions, call Elaine or
my irrepressible co-leader, Arlene Kaul,
262-641-0460.
7th Annual Door County
Camping Trip
Aug 22- Aug. 26
Pack up your tennis racket, bike and hiking
shoes and join your Vagabond friends at
Penninsula State Park in Fish Creek, WI.
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We have the Lakeshore Group Campsite
reserved for our trip this summer with
kayak launching, hiking and biking trails at
the campsite. Non-campers may wish to
obtain accommodations at Julie’s Park
Cafe and Motel (920)868-2999. Bikes are
also available at that location.
• Thursday – Campsite opens at 2 pm.
• Friday – Fish Fry at Sister Bay Bowl at 6
pm followed by a bonfire and wine/
cheese welcome party.
• Saturday
– Pot luck
pancake
breakfast;
group
kayak
excursion
to
Horseshoe Island; bike ride or hiking on
the park trails. Shop ’til you drop! Visit the
wineries! Evening bonfire, with wine
provided.
• Sunday – 10 am THIRD ANNUAL DOOR
COUNTY TENNIS OPEN ROUND
ROBIN at Gibraulter High School courts;
hiking; bike rides; 2 pm beach lunch (hot
dogs and chips).
• Monday – Open activity. Bob needs
some help tearing camp down. Break
camp by 2 pm.
Event Leader: Bob Aardahl (414)2431605. The cost is $35. Please RSVP before
Aug. 15. Make a check to Vagabond Ski
& Social Club along with an event coupon
and send it to: Bob Aardahl, 13070 W.
Bluemound Road #301, Elm Grove, WI
53122. Please include your day of arrival,
whether you will be attending the fish fry.
Also let Bob know if you will be
participating in the tennis competition.
Heidifest Spectacular
Weekend Getaway in
New Glarus
Biking, Shopping, Dancing,
Eating, Brewery Tour, and More
June 28-30
Limited Space, Sign up Early
Polka dancing; brewery tours; biking along
the Sugar River Trail to Monticello or
Brodhead; tennis; the Taste of New Glarus
Saturday with food, shopping, music, and
dancing; the Heidi play; touring the
famous New Glarus Brewery where
Spotted Cow and other exotic beers are
brewed; a terrific Friday Fish Fry and Polka
dance after; staying at the elegant Swiss
Chalet Landhaus for two nights, with full
hot breakfast both mornings, indoor pool,
hot tub, fitness room, steam room, and
sauna; the Golden Fleece Museum with
one-of-a-kind antiques and treasures and
three full floors of painted furniture, antique
silver, paintings, Swiss scissor cuttings,
glassware, china and more; the Swiss
favorite – fondue, made with your choice
of meat, cheese or chocolate, sidewalk
sale displays, plus a Vagabond cocktail
party. All this and much more on this
getaway weekend of fun in New Glarus,
about 25 miles southwest of Madison.
Cost is just $140, which includes the hotel
for two nights, the two full breakfasts, the
hotel extras above, and the cocktail party
(transportation and other options of yours
during the weekend are up to you).
Double occupancy required for the rooms.
Send an Event Coupon and a check to
VSSC to Sally Borchardt, W216 N5531
Adamdale Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI
53051, indicating your roommate if you
have one or if you need one, and also one
king bed or two double beds. Questions,
call Ron Sonntag, 414-788-4907.
LOST &
FOUND
DEVIL’S LAKE PICNIC/HIKE
Sat., June 15
Over 2 million people visit Devil’s Lake
each year. It is the third oldest and the
largest state park in Wisconsin. Hike to the
top of the bluffs and see magnificent views
from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a
360-acre lake. Enjoy two hikes, (Ron
Sonntag), an hour walk, (Jim Luling), play
cards, games, swim or just enjoy the picnic
area. Bring your own food, drinks, chairs,
games, camera or anything else for a
scenic day at the lake. There is a
concession stand which offers food, drinks,
ice cream and gifts.. Mail a $23 check
made out to Vagabond Ski & Social Club
with an event coupon with your choice of
motor coach pick-up to: Sue Cummings,
4143 W. College Ave., Milwaukee, WI
53221. Departures are: College Ave. Park
and Ride (SW) 8 am, Watertown Plank (S)
8:25 am, and Hwy G, 8:45 am. Approx.
return 7:30 pm. Questions call Sue at 414421-6248 or Jim Luling at 262-695-1191.
Lost and Found: 3 pairs of reading glasses.
Contact Gerry Botticchio at 414-425-3911.
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Wanted:
Bike
Leaders For
2013 Rides
It’s not too soon to start thinking about our
summer bike rides. Anyone who has led a
ride in the past, or for those who would like
to lead a ride for the first time, they are
encouraged to sign up now for the best
choice of dates. Rides are scheduled from
June through September, usually on
Sundays, but maybe someone would like to
try a Saturday or experiment with different
start times.Leaders need to map out rides of
12-15 miles or longer, or perhaps a
combination short and long ride to
accommodate riders with different abilities.
After the ride, we gather at a local pub or
restaurant for food, beverages and
camaraderie. Leaders will need to send me
a description of the ride suitable for the
newsletter. For more information or to
schedule a date please call Mel Malcolm
262-251-6192 or my cell at 262-4225136 or Marcia Northouse 414-351-1134.
Bowling
Final night of bowling for this season is
5:45 on May 5th. It will be a sweeper.
Please bring a dish to pass.
SKI & TENNIS
Betty
Riley
FREE Tennis Refresher
Refresh and review basic tennis skills before
the tennis league starts in June. Here’s an
opportunity for players who have taken
beginner lessons in the past to brush up on
what they have learned and for the people
who have played in the past and just need
some fine tuning. The free refresher will be
held on Mondays , May 6, 13, 20, from 6
to 7 pm and will be held at Burleigh
Elementary School. Tennis courts are just
west of the school, which is located on
Burleigh Place, between Pilgrim Road and
Calhoun Road in Brookfield. If you wish to
sign up for this refresher or have questions
and comments please call Dave Nicholson at
262-782-0599.
Open Tennis
Open tennis available on
Mondays from 6-8 pm
listed for $5. Tennis balls and Cheetos are
included. Each participant needs to have a
rating of 3.0 or above. Send your check
(payable to Vagabond Ski and Social Club),
event coupon with tennis partner's name,
current tennis rating
noted and email
address to: Bob
Aardahl, 3263
Dalkeith Terrace, The
Villages, Florida.
32163. Call Bob if any
questions at (414) 243-1605. Dates: June
9, June 23, July 14, July 28, August 4 and
August 18th.
Summer Tennis – Mondays
June 3-August 19
Opened April 1, Closes May 21
Beginners’ Group Will Again
Be Offered This Year!
(until the Monday Night Tennis League starts).
There is open tennis on Monday evenings
(until the Monday Night Tennis League
starts) from 6 to 8 at Elm GroveVillage Park
and on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to
noon at Nathan Hale High School. There is
no cost and players should try to get on a
court with players of similar ability. Both are
subject to the weather conditions.
Questions: call Ron Sonntag at 414-7884907 or Jim Luling at 262-695-1191.
For those who have never played tennis with
the Vagabonds, the Monday Night Summer
Tennis League is one of the best summer
activities that the club offers. Where else can
you play tennis with over 200 enthusiastic,
fun-loving people and then socialize with
them afterwards at a local restaurant? And
all at bargain prices. The courts will be
reserved from 6-8 pm. We’re planning on
playing at or near the same courts as last
year. After tennis we’ll gather at Alioto’s on
Mayfair Road and Burleigh for food and fun.
Sunday
Doubles
Tennis
League
This League is for all
players. You do not have
to be concerned if you
are a beginner (special
beginners' group is
being offered) or if you
haven't played in years.
Just plan to get out and
play, have some fun,
develop your skills, and
meet new friends. The
costs are $85 for 2
Twice per
month
Event opened April 1st for twelve pairs. We
will play tennis from 3pm until 5pm in the Elm
Grove Village park. The price is $30 per
person for the entire season. Subs can be
9
hours, or $70 for 1 hour. And again this
year, as an alternative, for only $50 we have
room for substitutes (play as needed and
meet at Alioto’s after tennis for food and fun)
or social members (come to Alioto’s for food
and fun after tennis for the entire league
season – 12 parties with food and
beverages) for just $50!!! The Beginners’
Group will play from 6-8 pm each week for
$85 which also includes the book ‘Tennis
Fundamentals’ and the food, etc., at Alioto’s.
Please use the Vagabond Monday Night
Summer Tennis League application to sign
up. The application can be found in this and
the May issues of your Vagabond Life. Send
your completed application to Jim Luling,
W277 N2844 Lincoln Avenue, Pewaukee,
WI 53072. Again, this year, it is not
necessary to send self-addressed stamped
envelopes, as they will be provided based
on the information in the completed
application. Signup will close on May 21st.
Please honor this date as scheduling does
take a couple of weeks. Late signups will be
accepted as substitutes or social only. Please
contact Jim Luling at (262)695-1191 or
Gloria Zenger at (414)234-0039 if you
have any questions. Also, an e-mail address
(vagtennis@ yahoo.com) has been
established for questions, ratings changes,
etc. Jim and Gloria will monitor this address.
Sign up soon and plan to have fun!
SEE APPLICATION IN THE APRIL LIFE OR
ONLINE.
LIFT LINES BY PAUL
Paul
Bosanac
mountain tour. Contest winners were Carol Gavigan and Susan
Keller, along with an Honorable Mention for Nancy Desjardins.
Absolutely outstanding! And then there was our great
photographer, John Kuzma. - Sally Borchardt
Telluride, CO – 2013 - Phenomenal!
From the slopes, to the parties, to the contest . . . one couldn't ask
for anything more. Blue skies 6 out of 7 days, wonderful temps
and a good time for all. Only part of the group enjoying the
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Helen
Hankwitz
with dinner and bridge to follow at Pam
Cummings. Please send a self-addressed,
SHEEPSHEAD/DOMINOES
Tuesday, May 7th & 21st, at 6:00 pm at
the American Legion Post, 3245 N. 124th
St. NO FOOD OR DRINK IS PERMITTED
TO BE BROUGHT ONTO
THE PREMISES. Free popcorn is available.
The purchase of a beverage or food is
encouraged and much appreciated. A
$1.00 fee is collected from members and
non-members for the bartender. Cribbage
boards and cards are available for
cribbage players. Sheepshead questions?
Call Dick Kowalski at 414-416-3009.
Dominoes: Join the fun in learning and
playing Dominoes. Please call Gerry
Botticchio at 414-425-3911 to let her
know that you are planning to be there.
stamped envelope, completed trip coupon
and a $15 check payable to Vagabond
Ski Club to: Bonnie and Wayne Johnson,
14770 Pomona Rd., Brookfield WI 53005
Questions? Call Pam at 262-227-1409 IF
YOU MUST CANCEL PLEASE DO SO AT
LEAST 48
HOURS IN
ADVANCE.
See you at
Pam’s for all
your slams!
Pam’s
address is
760 Bay Court Brookfield WI. (Blue
Mound Rd. to Calhoun. Turn north, go to
2nd right – Lake Rd. – Clearwater Bay
Condo entrance. Follow street around to
Bay Court. We are the last drive on the left.
Feel free to park in my drive, in circle
around cul-de-sac, or on the street.
Vagabond Bridge Players
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May
19th. Cocktails and snacks will be at 4 pm
OLIVER!
Thursday, May 16th
Drury Lane Theater
Oak Brook, Illinois
Oliver! Is the wildly successful British
musical based on the Charles Dickens’
novel. Audiences will follow orphan Oliver
Twist as he embarks on a life-threatening
adventure through the dismal streets of
19th Century England. The sensational
score includes “Food Glorious Food”,
“Consider Yourself”, “You’ve Got to Pick-aPocket or Two”, and many others. Send
your check for $65 made out to VSSC with
a completed Event Coupon noting your
dinner choice and pick-up point to Barb
Schwellinger, 960 Webster Ave.,
Brookfield, WI 53005. Dinner choices
include: Baked salmon with Lemon
Tarragon Sauce, or Chicken Asiago with
Spinach, Shiitake mushroom, Basil,
Our condolences to the family and friends of James A. Stachlewicz.
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Crouton stuffing and Whole Grain Mustard
Demi Glaze. Vegetarian dish upon request.
Dinner includes Caesar salad, garden
vegetables, potato or rice, fresh baked
bread, dessert and choice of beverage.
Park and ride DEPARTURES are Watertown
Plank Rd. NORTH LOT at 9:30 am (meet
Lamars bus on East side of lot) and College
Ave. SW lot at 10 am. Be there 10 minutes
before departure. This event opened
March 1 and closes May 2nd. For
questions, call Barb at 262-786-2716.
Historical Walking Tour
Forest Home Cemetery
2405 W. Forest Home Ave.
Monday, May 20th – 2 pm
Learn about many famous Milwaukeeans
who helped build Milwaukee in the period
of 1836 to 1914. We will visit the
gravesites and learn about Uihlein,
Usinger, Harnischfeger, Layton, Best,
Marshal and Ilsley, Mitchell, Ludington and
many others. We will
also visit the gravesites
of some beer barons,
including Schlitz, Pabst,
Blatz and others. We will
meet inside the cemetery
at the Halls of History,
next to the cemetery office at 1:45. Send
your check made out to Vagabond Ski &
Social Club for $6 with a completed Event
Coupon noting if you plan to attend the
post-walk dinner to Marcia Zientek, 8150
Legend Dr. Franklin, WI 53132. The
dinner will be after the walk at Paul’s
Omega Restaurant, 3473 S. 27th St., just
a few blocks south of Oklahoma Ave. For
questions, call Marcia at 414-529-1722.
Chicago Adventure
Friday, June 28
7:45 am-7:30 pm
Join your Vagabond friends for the great
double-header!! We start out going to the
Chicago river to take the 1.5 hour
Architectural Cruise. Afterwards, we will
go to the Museum of Science & Industry
where we will enjoy a box lunch and then
spend the afternoon. Send your check
made out to the Vagabond Ski & Social
Club for $73 with a completed Event
Coupon noting which box lunch you prefer
to Linda Van Voorhis, 14830 W.
Fleetwood Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151.
Box lunch choices include: Ham & Swiss
Cheese, Smoked Turkey and Provolone,
Rosemary Roast Beef on Focaccia, or
Chicken Caesar Salad sandwich. All
lunches include a bag of chips, fruit,
cookie and soda. Park and ride Departures
are Watertown Plank Rd. North lot (Lamers
bus) at 7:45 a.m. and College Ave. South
at 8:15 a.m. Be there 10 minutes before
departure. For questions, call Linda at
(262) 784-9432.
Brewers
Game and
Tailgate
Party
as it becomes Hwy. 38 to Markridge Circle.
South to 2440. Outside. Cancelled if it’s
raining there that day.
ARIZONA VAGS MEET, EAT
AND GREET
They came from near and afar for the
annual Vagabond Westfest gathering at
the Venture Out facility in Mesa, Arizona,
on March 23rd. Old members from the
60’s —- retired members — and some new
members assembled under bright skies to
swap tales, play some bocce, have a few
sips with hors d’oeuvres and then enjoyed
a delicious meal prepared by Hostess Pat
Dickert.
Tuesday, June 25th – 4 pm
Come join your friends for a fun day at the
ball game. The Brewers play the Chicago
Cubs. We promise a great tailgate party
before the game, and I promise the
weather will cooperate this year!! Our
seats will be in Section 233, on the third
base side, near left field. Send your Event
Coupon with a stamped self-addressed
envelope (for directions) with a check
made out to Vagabond Ski & Social Club
for $32 to Andy Bellacera, 3715 W.
Hilda Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53215. We will
meet at 3:45 on Story Parkway and
carpool to Moliter 1 Section at the stadium.
For questions call Andy at (414)412-4771.
Monday, Memorial Day
May 27, Gala Free Party!!!
New Vagabond member John Polodna
is having a real Memorial Day Party Blast
at his home in Racine, 2440 Markridge
Circle, from noon to 6 pm. There’ll be
continuous music and
dancing, with two
bands alternating, plus
games and lots of fun.
No admission or
charge. Just bring a
dish to pass, your own
beverages, and lawn
chairs. Most of all, it
will be fun. Only 20
minutes south of
Mitchell airport – I-94
south to Hwy. K, then K
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One Night With Janis Joplin
Sunday, June 2nd -7:00 pm
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Quadracci Powerhouse
With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like
pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene
by storm. This show is packed with her
classic songs, and shines the spotlight on
trailblazers who influenced Janis, like Bessie
Smith, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin. This
is a musical event featuring more than a
dozen singers and band members. In this
musical event, director Randy Johnson
creates a compelling “portrait of an artist”
through the words, inspiration and music of
one of America’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll
originals. Send your check for $47.00 with
a completed Event Coupon noting if you
plan to attend the dinner to Lynn Kozlowski,
4550 S. Greenridge Cir. #C-3, Greenfield,
WI 53220. We will meet at John Hawk’s
Pub on E. Wisconsin Ave. at 5:00 for
dinner. Any questions, call Lynn at (414)
545-2208.
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Milwaukee, WI
SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, INC.
Over 50 Years of Fun and Friendships
DATED MATERIAL
Deliver before April 27
c/o Catherine Smith
2418 - H Fox River Pkwy.
Waukesha, WI 53189
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FUTURE
EVENTS
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Thu
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Roundtable
General
Meeting
ELECTIONS
6/2 . . . .Janis Joplin
Fri
Sat
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Fish Fry
Genesis Breakfast
Racine Breakfast
10
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6/8 . . . .Maifest
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6
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Hiking
Bowling
Tennis Refresher
Sheepshead
Dominoes
Cribbage
12
13
14
Hiking
Tennis Refresher
8/22 . . .Door Cty. Camping
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9/11 . . .Golf Party
Hiking
Bridge
Tennis Refresher
Cemetery Tour
Sheepshead
Dominoes
Cribbage
Over The Hump
Golf League
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Hiking
Whitnall Picnic
Memorial Day
Party
6/15 . . .Devils Lake
6/25 . . .Brewers/Cubs
6/28 . . .Chicago Adventure, Heidifest
7/10 . . .Golf Party
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MAY
15
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Genesis Breakfast
Meno Falls Brkfst
Crames/Canyons
17
Oliver
8/17 . . .Scandinavia Tour
22
Board Meeting
23
18
Genesis Breakfast
Zany Bowling
24
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Meno Falls Brkfst
Genesis Breakfast
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