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SITZMARK SKI CLUB OF MILWAUKEE


We're More Than Just a Ski Club!

June 2025


Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee Inc, founded in 1965, is a ski, recreational and social organization, providing fun and affordable activities for its members who are adults, 21 and over, from Southeastern Wisconsin and beyond.

The Club exists to develop and promote exciting, new events in a spirit of camaraderie among current and new friends with common interests.


Upcoming social events

    • 24 Apr 2025
    • 09 Oct 2025
    • 25 sessions
    • Greendale High School Courts

    Tennis

    Greendale High School Tennis Courts

    USUALLY Thursdays at 6:00 pm

    COME AND JOIN US!!! ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!!!

    We will play until they take the nets down.

    Please contact Carolyn Murphy and let her know you are interested, and she will put you on her email list.  Dates/Times may change due to weather.

    carolynmurphy559@yahoo.com     414-559-6335



    • 07 May 2025
    • 24 Sep 2025
    • 21 sessions

    A great time with awesome people!

    Every Wednesday night starting May 7th and ending when it gets too cold.

    Meet at 5:45 - Ride at 6:00

    Our usual spot is at Greenfield Park off 124th and Lincoln.  We will be starting at other locations throughout the summer so let John Graff know that you want to be on the email list.

    Please call me if you have any questions. 

    Host:  John Graff 414-403-3478



    • 03 Jun 2025
    • 26 Aug 2025
    • 13 sessions
    • Milwaukee County

    It's Golf time!!    


    We are a FUN golf group- we are not all great golfers, just enjoying the sport, friends and the outdoors.   

    We will be playing 'Pay as you Go' which means you can come to any one or all the dates. No prior commitments more than 1-2 weeks in advance. They are county courses, we play 9 holes and all the courses have carts available if you want one.

    We can't make reservations until 2 weeks prior, so can't confirm that we have that park or time slot until reservations are made. So, if you are interested, please call, text or email me and I will let you know for sure where we are playing. We will be starting on June 3rd and will most likely golf on Tuesdays.

    We try to start at 5:20 pm or as close to that as I can get and then after golf get together for drinks/food and bragging rights about how great we all did (LOL)!

    Let me know if you are interested and I will send you a tentative schedule and add you to the weekly email list with confirmations of the site and time.

    Please email me:

    Name:

    Area of town you live/work that you will be coming from:

    Earliest time you can make it:

    Thanks!

    Jean Howland 

    jhowland300@gmail.com; 262-424-2503



    • 27 Aug 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • 31 Aug 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Wildcat Mountain State Park, E13660 State Highway 33, Ontario, WI

    WILDCAT MOUNTAIN CAMPOUT

    WED, AUG 27TH - SUN AUG 31, 2025

    WILDCAT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

    E13660, STATE HIGHWAY 33, ONTARIO, WI

    (PLEASE SEE CHANGES IN BLUE)

    (COST IS NOW $8 PER ADULT/NIGHT)

    Wildcat Mt is located in the dark skies area of Wis.  Good viewing the heavens if the skies are clear.  Wildcat Mountain State Park is located 3 miles east of Ontario, WI on Highway 33.  Tent or trailer camping in a secluded Maple tree grove (Group Site A.)  Park telephone #608-337-4775.

    Camping Cost:  $8.00/adult per night.  Pay at camp. No need to RSVP - pay at camp.

    What to bring:  Bring your own food, snacks & beverages - campfire wood is furnished.  Bring a chair to sit around the evening campfire.  A pit toilet building is located nearby and there are flush toilets and showers in the main camping area.

    Arrive and Leave on any day.  General schedule of events:

    Wed Aug 27 - Campsite opens at 3:00 pm.

    Thur Aug 28 - Schedule your own activities.

    Fri Aug 29 - Campers who want to canoe the Kickapoo River can rent canoes and kayaks from Drifty's located by the Hwy 33 Bridge in Ontario, WI.  Recommend launch at 12 noon for a 3-4 hr trip.  Be there at 11 am to pay for your canoe/kayak.  Tell Drifty's you will park your car at the Bridge 5 Canoe Landing and request an 11:30 shuttle back to the launch site.  Note: The Kickapoo Vally Reserve requires a parking day pass ($5.00) at any of the landings.  You can purchase a day pass online at http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov./Home - plan ahead.

    Fri evening - Campfire trivia contest by Miki Brill and Sue Richardson (bring quarters) - if your team misses the answer.

    Sat Aug 30 - Biking the Elroy-Sparta State Park Train.  Bring your bike if you want to experience the bike trail.  Bike rentals are also available in Wilton.  Other possible side trips include Amish shopping (maps are available at camp) and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center.

    Sun Aug 31 - Campground closes at 3:00 pm.

    Questions?  Contact:  Dave Ward 414-774-2793 (dr1ward@hotmail.com) 


    • 06 Sep 2025
    • 13 Sep 2025
    • Avignon - Aigues Mortes, France
    • 0
    Registration is closed



    Bike and Barge

    Provence & Camargue, France

    September 6 to September 13, 2025


    WAIT LIST ONLY AVAILABLE

    No payment needed for wait list



    Please contact John Graff for sign up and trip details, and Mark Harris for travel and group air information.  


    John Graff 414 403 3478

    Mark Harris 414 453 6914


    Make check or money order payable to: Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.

    Mail to: Mark Harris N56W18741 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051


    50% of trip cost due by May 15, 2025

    Balance of trip cost due by July 1, 2025


    The Camargue is a coastal region in southern France located south of the city of Arles, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône river delta. The eastern arm is called the Grand Rhône; the western is the Petit Rhône. It constitutes western Europe's largest river delta. 


    An exciting bike and boat vacation in the South of France in the footsteps of Van Gogh. Pedal along enchanting routes in the peaceful Provençal countryside and be enveloped by the wild nature of the Camargue. Ride through beautiful villages with typical French character and discover as you go the history of this magnificent region. A comfortable riverboat welcomes you at night, with good food, wine and the pleasure of conviviality.

    TRIP DETAILS

    • 7 nights on the Caprice, a boat that is equipped with 11 cabins of varying occupancy. Measuring 7-8 sq.m. (75-86 square feet)

      Each cabin has two fixed portholes, air conditioning, en-suite facilities and safety box: plus ample closet space and a power socket.

      The common living area is air-conditioned and is divided into two areas: the restaurant and the lounge. A total of 10 windows gives plenty of natural light.


    https://www.girolibero.com/barges/caprice/


    What is Included: Estimated price. $2,000 land only for basic room (B), double occupancy.   Each room has their own bathroom. Diagram below of rooms. Price per person. 

     

    • 7 overnights, 7 Breakfasts, 6 Self-made packed lunches, 6 three-course dinners, Welcome drink
    • Coffee, tea and other hot drinks on board
    • Sheets and towels
    • Courtesy kit with eco solid soaps (hand + body + shampoo) and shower cap.
    • Mid-week cabin cleaning service and towel change
    • Bike helmet (to be booked in advance)
    • App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks
    • Digital tour information and English-speaking tour leader
    • Guided visit of Arles
    • Visit and wine tasting at a typical winery and Oil tasting
    • Some short walking tours
    • Harbour charges

    Extra features: • Free hot drinks machine • Free WiFi in the restaurant/bar area • Large 55” screen in the lounge for video • Dedicated bike storage • Hairdryers (one in each cabin) • Sundeck with seating accommodation and fixed awning 

    Additional Items not included:

    • Round trip air fare and transfers to and from barge

    • Unisex touring bike $132

    • E-bike $325

    • Supplement for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and

    lactose-free diets $75 

    • Transfers

    • Extra services not included in the package

    • Single Supplement -Roommate Request - if Non available a single supplement fee MAY apply.


    Highlights

    An exciting bike and boat vacation in the South of France in the footsteps of Van Gogh. Pedal along enchanting routes in the peaceful Provençal countryside and be enveloped by the wild nature of the Camargue. Ride through beautiful villages with typical French character and discover as you go the history of this magnificent region. A comfortable riverboat welcomes you at night, with good food, wine and the pleasure of conviviality.


    The tranquil Provençal landscapes and wild moors of the Camargue region

    The colors: from the green expanses of vineyards to the pink of the salt marshes of the little village of Aigues Mortes

    Relaxation on board at the end of each day's ride

    What awaits you

    A week of cycling, suitable even for less experienced cyclists. The stages are mainly on back roads with little traffic, mostly flat, with a few ups and downs in northern Arles. There's only one more challenging stretch, to reach Les Baux de Provence, but the extraordinary scenery that you pass through certainly repays the effort. The rides are combined with boat rides to reach the starting points of the routes and to enjoy the views from the water.

    This tour can be self-guided or guided: choose to cycle at your own pace using our App, or with the whole group following the tour leader.

    Caprice Barge | Girolibero



    • 06 Sep 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 100 Ski Hill Rd, Fox River Grove, IL

    The CMSC PICNIC

     SATURDAY, SEPT 6, 2025

    100 SKI HILL RD, FOX RIVER GROVE, IL

    GATES OPEN AT 12 PM ON SATURDAY

    AT NORGE SKI JUMP.
    HOME to OLYMPIC ATHLEATS From 2018 South Korea & 2022 China.

    DID I MENTION THE PICNIC IS FREE!! COMPLIMENTS OF C.M.S.C.


    Free Camping will be available: Friday and Saturday nights for those wishing to stay over before and/or after the picnic.  I will be playing the guitar at the bonfire!

    Grilled food at 2:30 pm: Burgers, Hot Dogs & Polish Sausage. 

    Bring your own beverages.  Participants are allowed to bring in their own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  Bottled water will be provided to keep you hydrated. 


    Live music all day and evening on Saturday.  Games for all ages Saturday.


    Yes!! There will be Ski Jumping at 4 pm!!! 

    All 5 jumps including the 70 Meter.




    PLEASE TAKE A BRIEF MOMENT TO REGISTER!!!
    REGISTRATION can be found on the CMSC website skicmsc.com
    Point to CMSC Events and click on CMSC Picnic.

    (If we get enough Sitzmark people, we could set up a club canopy.)


    SPREAD THE WORD TO FRIENDS, FAMILY & FELLOW SKI CLUB MEMBERS & PEOPLE LOOKING TO JOIN YOUR CLUB. THE FOOD IS FINE, THE SKI JUMPING SPECTACULAR & THE MEMORIES LAST A LIFE

    Contact:  Mark Harris CMSC Exec VP
    414-453-6914 or 
    harris_53051@yahoo.com

    • 07 Sep 2025
    • 28 Sep 2025
    • 4 sessions


    Tis the season to start cheering for the Packers!  Below is the schedule for the meetups in September.  Please note that some sports bars or restaurants DO NOT take separate checks or credit cards for a group setting, so bring cash.  Come early to grab a seat, seats will not be saved!  Any questions, please call Tom Bronson (414) 940-8642.

    SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

    Sept 7  Sun  3:25 pm  Bullwinkles, 20290 W. Bluemound Rd (behind Kopp's Custard), Brookfield. 

    Sept 11 Thur 7:15 pm  Cleveland Pub & Grill, 14000 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin.

    Sept. 21 Sun 12:00 pm  Senor Luna's, 1901 S. Calhoun Rd, New Berlin

    Sept. 28 Sun 7:20 pm  Bosch, 5871 S. 108th St., Hales Corners (host:  Cathy Oreskovich) 

    GO PACK GO!  
    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • The Slow Buffalo, 3872 S. 92nd St, Milwaukee

    BIRTHDAY OF THE MONTH - SEPT

    THURS, SEPTEMBER 18TH - 4:30 PM

    THE SLOW BUFFAL0

    3872 S. 92ND & HOWARD, MILWAUKEE

    Saddle up and join us for drinks, food and conversation at a newly remodeled place with a laid-back atmosphere in celebrating September birthdays.  The Slow Buffalo serves up bold flavors, craft beer and a menu of wings, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more!  It is where great food and good times come together - so mark your calendars!!

    Host:  Tom Bronson 414-940-8642



    • 26 Sep 2025
    • 28 Sep 2025
    • Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village, 20061 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI
    • 1
    Register

    (only 2 spots left!)

    HENRY FORD MUSEUM/GREENFIELD VILLAGE

    FRI, SEPT 26 – SUN, SEPT 28, 2025

    DEARBORN, MI

                    Henry Ford Museum                                 Greenfield Village

                          

    Hear ye!, hear ye! Join the Sitzmarks on a fun bus ride to the other side of the BIG pond to the Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI on Fri, Sept 26 – Sun, Sept 28.  This is NOT just a museum - check it out on their website http://thehenryford.orgyou will be surprised that two days will not be enough to see everything!  Enter a world of amazing inventions of America life, sounds and sensations that will take you places you’ve never been before! Tip your hats to the crazy dinner party on Sat. night.  Don’t miss out on an all-American road trip you won’t forget!

    Cost per person: 

    $415 (Check) $428 (Credit) Double Occupancy - Member

    $425 (Check) $438 (Credit) Double Occupancy - Non Member 

    $565 (Check) $582 (Credit)Single Occupancy - Member

    $575 (Check) $593 (Credit) Single Occupancy - Non Member

    If paying by credit card a fee will be added, see below

    Includes Lamers bus transportation, motel for 2 nights at the Best Western Greenfield Inn, 2 breakfast buffets, Sat night plated dinner at the motel, group tickets to the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, bus driver’s room.

    Other costs on your own:  Fri night bus stop for food, Sat & Sun lunch, tickets to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour (optional), tips for the bus driver. Bring your own snacks and drinks.

    Signup now - payment is due by 8/31/25.  If paying by credit card, an additional 3% fee is charged (club does not receive any part of this fee).  If paying by check, make check payable to Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc., mailed to Jean Bronson 5343 S. 48th St., Greenfield, WI 53220.

    It is your responsibility to read and understand the club's Trip Policies (including cancellations fees) before signing up for trips.

    Trip Leaders:  Tom & Jean Bronson (414-940-8642) (414-581-0616) tomjeanb@att.net.

                            

    • 04 Oct 2025
    • 5:30 PM
    • 6761 Druid Lake Rd, Hartford, WI

    FIRE PIT PARTY 2025

    SAT, OCTOBER 4TH - 5:30 PM

    NICK & SUSIE CONGER'S PLACE

    6761 DRUID LAKE RD, HARTFORD, WI

    The firepit party is back from the past - guaranteed a fun time!  Nick will be making Pulled Pork as the main meal.  Please bring a dish to pass.  We will have a mini bar and some wine set up along with some sodas.  If you drink beer, please bring it.  The deck TV can be put on to watch any College football games.  Hope to see you then!

    Any questions, call Susie at 1-262-365-8555














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