Celebrating Over 80 Years of Skiing and Lifelong Friendships
January 18, 2022 Vol. XV, #12
A Reminder about Masking. In order to keep our members safe, we are asking everyone to wear a mask inside the club when not eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
Inside this issue:
1. Here's what's happening this weekend
2. Bios and Ballots
3. And about that picture board
4. Life at Caberfae by Dennis Johnson
1. Here's what's happening this weekend
Friday
* Clubhouse Grill opens for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. with service until 2 p.m.
* Lifts open at 10 a.m.
* Ticket Elf available until 11:45 a.m.
* Bar service in the Stag's Head Lounge from 4 - 7 p.m.
If you wish fresh air access to the bar, consider the outside staircase.
Saturday
* Clubhouse Grill opens for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. with service until 3 p.m.
* Lifts open at 9 a.m.
* Ticket Elf available until 11:45 a.m.
* Bar service in the Stag's Head Lounge from 4 - 8 p.m.
If you wish fresh air access to the bar, consider the outside staircase.
Sunday
* Clubhouse Grill opens for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. with service until 2 p.m.
* Lifts open at 9 a.m.
* Ticket Elf available until 11:45 a.m.
* Barn Door gets pulled at 3 p.m. preserving your valuables until the next Friday.
2. Bios and Ballots will be coming soon to help you shape the board of board members for the future. You will be able to review your candidates and return an electronic ballot with your choice.
3. And about that picture board. How many runs has your family made together down the slopes since you last you posted that family picture? Do your parents even recognize their grand children in that photo? Maybe it's time to update y our picture. A quick glance revealed some of those "kids" are now Legacy Members all on their own. The picture board is only a club treasure if we all keep it up to date. Now it's your turn.
4. Life at Caberfae - Poem by former Caberfae General Manager, Dennis Johnson.
(This little ditty was unearthed by senior member David Reiser)
Life at Caberfae by Dennis Johnson
Life at Caberfae,
It all started in 1939 and 1937 to note,
A Cadillac, Michigan famous ski resort,
With 580 acres to explore!
So many good years of skiing,
With friends and professionals,
At Caberfae!
It’s Gaelic for Stag’s Head!
It reminds me of a song.
Life is a Cabaret, old chum!
What good is skiing alone?
Come and make turns in the snow,
To meet your friends to show and glow!
Riding up the hill on the chair lift,
Swinging your ski tips to amuise.
As you reach the top of unload,
You bolt out of the chair to implode.
It’s a quick skate with ski poles to push,
To reach the steepness with a quick arch
And block your speed to look like a pro,
Other skiers stop and stare,
To watch your smooth style with flair!!
Life at Caberfae has been rewarding!
Skiing was always great!
It’s time to show with glee,
And don’t forget my friends,
You’re skiing at Caberfae!
It’s time for a ski Holiday!
Life at Caberfae, my frends!
Leave the booze till evening.
Ski like there’s no tomorrow,
Enjoy the bright sun in the blue sky,
The cold breeze refreshing your face!
As I end this poem for my ski friends to see,
In honor of the past and presents skiers,
We all agree,
Monty, Jim, Sperry, Bill, Brian, Larry, Johnny, Curtis,
Paul, Chad, Franz, Jack, Dale, Bernie, Bob, Ed, and Karen;
COMMENTS, CONTRIBUTIONS & SUGGESTIONS
This is your club and we’d like to hear your ideas to continually improve the Caberfae Ski Club for the enjoyment of you and your family. Let us hear your suggestions. Email us at: caberfaeskiclub@caberfaeskiclub.org If you have a story or an article you’ve written that you’d like to share with club members in the eNewsletter, please email or call the eNewsletter editor.
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION
Caberfae Ski Club web page: www.caberfaeskiclub.org
Send your favorite photo-moments from the club or the slopes to neffzone@yahoo.com
Club Wi-Fi Password: Check the bulletin board in the hall near the dining room
Caberfae Ticket Agent available Fri, Sat., & Sun. until 11:15 a.m.
Calendar of Events: www.caberfaeskiclub.org/calendar
Dinner Reservation Hotline: dinnerreservations@caberfaeskiclub.org
I Forgot to Make Dinner Reservation Phone Line: (231) 920-6769 (Sue’s personal cell phone)
General Caberfae Ski Club email address: caberfaeskiclub@caberfaeskiclub.org
Caberfae Peaks Resort: www.caberfaepeaks.com
Board Members
Pat Bourassa, President
Cathy Maher, First Vice President
Paul Waug, Second Vice President, Social Chairman
Mary Jane Canfield, board member
Ron Kimball, board member
Brian Nyland, board member
Stacey Potthoff-Dimmer, board member
Lauren Rule, board member
Club Secretary/Treasurer - Norma Roelfsema
Assistant Club Treasurer - David Reiser
Club Manager - Sue Egelus
Club Webmaster - Jim Neff