Family News
Our sympathies to Jim & Sarah Wittnebel on the death of Jim's mother. She passed away on March 26.
THANK YOU for the plant and the memorial donation when my mother died. It is so nice to have friends who show up at these times. Linda Ferguson
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Nothing Nights - - Every Wednesday evening at City Beat, 304 3rd Ave SW, at 7:00.
Lots of options for whatever you want to do!! Come early for bike riding, meeting at City Beat, 304 3rd Ave SW at 5:30. From there we will head to the bike trail near Smulekoff's, continuing along the Cedar River south to C Street SW. It's usually an easy couple hour bike ride round trip.
Or for those that don't ride bikes, on the First Wednesday of the Month - come early to Hacienda Las Glorias, 4317 Center Point Rd NE, at 5:00. Then to City Beat by 7:00 to catch up with other fellow EISC members.
Dance Lessons Dance classes are continuing and expanding!
The next round of classes with Faythe Kubik will begin April 23rd (Wednesday) at 8:35 and will be Couples Swing. We will skip April 30th (board meeting) and continue to June 4th (6 lessons). Those who like to bike on Wednesday nights, you should be able to fit it in! Just bring your dancing shoes! In addition, a second class is to start that same week on Monday April 21st which will feature line dancing. The time is yet to be announced on that class with it either being 5:30 or 8:30pm. This will skip Memorial Day and end on June 2nd. Faythe's phone number is 1-800-373-7440 if you would like to sign up. Location of the dance classes is 329 10th Ave. S.E. Suite 104 Cedar Rapids (Cherry Building).
Freedom Festival Parade - Sat June 28.
EISC is planning to participate in this year's parade. The theme is "Hold Tight to your Dreams". Parade is at 9:00 am with staging at 7:30 a.m. Contact Sue Goettel at 365-1270 if interested in joining the parade.
Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council Spring Meeting and Vendor Show - May 17
Call Rosanne Matuszek or Kim Robu for details about this event by the CMSC in Chicago, or if you are interested
in going. The EISC will pay the registration fee. Any member is invited to attend this show of all the places to ski
plus find out about the best new deals in ski resorts. This is a HUGE event and would be worth seeing !
Spring Picnic - Saturday, May 17
Where: Meadowlark Pavilion at Squaw Creek Park Time: Start around 2:00pm and eat around 6:00
It's time for a warm Spring Day and our annual picnic outing. This event will be held rain or shine. Grab some friends and come join us! This year's picnic will be a potluck. Bring your meat to grill, a dish to share, and beverage of choice. Brad Langhoff will bring his grill. No fee will be charged for this event. The volleyball net will be set up, and a horseshoe pit is available. Bring any other yard games or cards to share with all. Just come and enjoy.
Kernels Baseball Game - Friday, June 6th
Pre-game picnic @ 5:30 p.m./First pitch @ 7:00 p.m.
We have 25 people signed up so far. Come join us Friday evening, June 6th for the Annual EISC Pre game Picnic and Night @ the Ballpark. At 5:30 the picnic grounds beside the field @ Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Stadium open to the EISC with unlimited drinks (beer, pop) & food. Then take your seats to support our Cedar Rapids Kernels. The cost for the picnic & game ticket is $19 per person.
To reserve your spot for an evening of fun and exciting Kernels baseball, send a check, made payable to EISC, for $19 per person to Steve Cummings, 3020 Circle Hill Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, IA or email Steve @ srcquality@aol.com for more information or to sign up. Please try to respond by May 25, as that is when we need to turn in our head count number. However, this is a ballgame, so there is always room for last minute decisions. Hope to see you all there.
Canoe Trip on the Maquoketa River June 21
Saturday June 21 is the first day of Summer - - Come celebrate Iowa Summer with a canoe trip. 9:00 a.m until ??. Cruise & frolic on the scenic Maquoketa River. Start at Monticello. Finish at Pictured Rocks. Party afterwards. BYO food, drinks, and sunscreen.
Call Stuart Seiler at 360-2108 or sjsseiler@aol.com before May 15th to reserve a spot.
Cost is $15 per person or $30 per canoe. See you on the river!!
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip August 9-16
Plans for the 2nd annual canoe trip to the Minnesota Wilderness, known as The Boundary Waters, are taking shape nicely. I have permits, the dates are set, and half the spots have been filled.
We will car and truck pool to Ely, MN on Sat Aug 9 and be on the water the 10th for six days of paddling and fishing, and five nights of camping. We will return on the 16th. It is difficult, actually impossible to set an exact price due to variables such as gas prices and number of people dividing the group cost. Last year, Mary & I did five days of camping for $371. This years adventure will be one day longer. Are you up to it? Can you survive six days of paddling and hiking? If so, send $50 to Dick Means to secure your spot. Remember - no phones, no hair dryers, no hot water, and no electricity. You carry what you eat, and you put up what you sleep in. Call Dick Means 319-679-2487 or 319-430-2393. Or go to www.williamsandhall.com. It is a very good website.
East Iowa Ski Club Post Party
April 19, 2008
Eagles Club
1735 11th Street NW
Can you believe another fun filled year at EISC is coming to a close? Time to put on your dancing shoes and join your friends to review this wonderful year.
$33 provides your choice of a Prime Rib, Iowa Chop or Cheesy Chicken Breast Dinner; keg beer; box wine; or fountain soft drinks; and four hours of dancing to the Cedar Island Band.
6:00 Social Hour
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Program
9:00 - 1:00 Cedar Island Band
Complete the Reservation form below. For further information call Mary Day 294.5185
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East Iowa Ski Club Post Party Reservation Form
Name (Please print)____________________________________
Please indicate number attending on the lines below
Dinner/Dance - $33.00 per person for members (and member guest)
_____Prime Rib ______Iowa Pork Chop _____Cheesy Chicken Breast
Dance Only - $12.00 _______
Reservations must be made by April 12. Send check, payable to EISC to:
East Iowa Ski Club
PO Box 843
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0843
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SUMMER MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE
Encourage a friend to check out the ski club with a summer membership of only $5. Membership runs May 1 thru Aug 31, 2008. A membership form will be available soon on the website at www.eastiowaskiclub.com.