In lieu of our next meeting on Thursday, May 15, we will gather once again for Happy Hour at Chilis in Farmingdale, 901 Broadhollow Road, at 5:00 PM.
Mid-Week Biking with Neal Pisanti
We are gearing up for the 2025 bicycling season. We had several good rides last year to places such as the wineries, Jones Beach, and the Pine Barrens. Our members meet mid-week for trips that usually range from 10 to 30 miles. Most rides are announced by e-mail on Sunday night for the following Wednesday or an alternate day, weather permitting. Sometimes we meet afterwards for lunch, or perhaps for a glass of wine at a winery. Come ride with us. No one will be left behind. E-mail Neal at: nealmichael@hotmail.com. **Helmets are required, and water or another hydration source strongly recommended.** Also, riders should carry a spare inner tube and any tools needed to change a flat tire. It is important that riders follow safety protocols, such as signaling turns, calling out hazards, approaching cars, etc. Refer to the following League of American Bicyclists (LAB) website for the following safety tips: LAB Safety Tips
Mid-Week Skiing with Gary Schorr
The 2024-25 ski season has concluded but we are already looking forward to the 2025-26 season. Those retired or able to take a day off from work will enjoy midweek trips to our local ski areas when the crowds are much smaller. We normally carpool to several areas upstate including Hunter, Windham, Belleayre, and Catamount. Those wishing to carpool meet at 6am in Christopher Morley Park, just off exit 36 of the LIE. Email Gary at gss12@optonline.net to receive weekly notices of these mid-week ski day trips.
Upcoming 50+ Ski Club Trips
Sunday River: March 1-6, 2026. We will be joining the New Jersey Ski and Snowboard Council (NJSSC) on this trip. Various room options are available. Rates do not include meals or lift tickets. See the attached for more information: Flyer and Reservation Form. If you are interested and are looking for a roommate, contact Neal Pisanti: nealmichael@hotmail.com.
Other trips for the 2025-26 season are in the planning stage. Stay tuned.
Cross Country Skiing
Sometimes opportunities arise for local cross country skiing, if we ever get snow. Destinations would probably be Bethpage State Park, or another local public site. Contact fiftyplusski@outlook.com if you want to be notified of when a cross country ski outing is planned.
Guest Speakers
Interested in speaking to our club on topics relating to skiing, bicycling, or other health and wellness matters? We want to hear from you. Contact us at fiftyplusski@outlook.com .
Staying in Shape for Ski Season
This short YouTube video by the University of Utah - Health (11/18/18) demonstrates how to prepare for the ski season. See the following link: Get Ready for Ski Season to review the video.
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