Join us at the Falls to have fun with friends !    It is fall time so enjoy our colorful     golf days !    Play the Falls on one of the last days  they are open.

See 4/5  Look Aheads for other future golf events at the bottom of the email. 

Hi to all the W M Ski Club traveling golfers and friends:    

On Monday October 26, 2026  the W M Ski Club golfers and friends will be heading north to play at The Falls of Barber Creek near Kent City.  I had to move this event up as the Falls closes on Nov. 1.

Address:   16030 Barber Creek Ave.  Kent City, Michigan 49330

course phone:  616-675-7345.  This is a beautiful shorter course that is a favorite of many of you.  Just be aware of the carts — they are picky and love to go backwards.  How many times can you make your cart sing ?

Our five tee times are at :    

10:45 10:54 11:03 11:12 11:21

  Our  senior rate  is $ 49 for 18 holes and a cart.  It is $ 30 for 9 holes and a cart.  ( 60+)

Other Adults rate is $ 64 for 18 holes and a cart.  It is $ 39 for 9 holes and a cart. 

There are no discount cards on this course and they keep their rates the same all seasons.

Please email   shirleyjnevins@gmail.com or call 616-361-8390 at home or 616-340-8586 on cell to reserve your spot.   Please inform Shirley of your intentions to play by Sunday 5:30 pm so we can make tee time adjustments if needed. Let her know if you are playing 18 or 9 holes.  Reserve as soon as possible so we can adjust number of tee times.

Apres Golf:  Brick Haus Brews 133 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345  Phone:   (616) 383-1155.  They have a nice variety of foods to choose from along with special brews.   Open 11:00 AM- 9:00 PM

Hope to see you for some fun on one of our favorite courses !!   Join those  that are already signed up.

                        Shirley

 A  separate email will come out just before these events with more details.  These golf courses are booked for the next two weeks on these days and dates:

We have more chances to play these two weeks as at least 3 of these courses are closing by Nov. 1.  Hope you can join us for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days.

I will be putting these courses on our website which is www.wmskiclub.org. You may get more details by looking on the website as I will put them there first.

1, Wednesday October 28.  Stonegate Golf Course — Twin Lakes/ North Muskegon    5 tee times starting at 11:00.

2. Friday October 30.    Ironwood Golf Course— Byron Center/ Grandville area         5 tee times starting at 11:32

3. Monday November 2      Candlestone Golf Course — Belding         5 tee times starting at 10:36

4.  Wednesday November 4   Lake Doster Golf Course —   Plainwell  5 tee times starting at 11:00

5.  Sunday October 25  Diamond Springs — Hamilton    The tee times will be in the afternoon if I can get them.  This course is closing on October 31 so I am doing this one a little different.  I know some of you want to go to  this course so if you are interested in going here — call me to state that  and how many holes you want to play and I will try to get some tee times on Saturday morning for Sunday afternoon.  First come first serve if I can get tee times !

It will be this Sunday afternoon October 25  if they have room for us. Let me know if you are interested.  I will not be sending an email to all with details — only those who sign up ahead of time with interest.

After these two weeks of golf outings — I will keep going but some courses will be closed.  I still have places we can go like Thornapple Pointe, Kaufman, and Saskatoon as they all stay open later.  These are others that people have expressed interest in.

Let's hike until sunset through this wooded area. Be sure to meet at the Grand River Drive Parking Lot, NOT THE BURTON DRIVE LOT. I drive a silver Volvo XC60 to spot when you arrive. This event will be done along with the Grand Rapids Hiking and Adventure and the West Michigan Ski Club Meetup Groups. Afterwards, those who choose will meet at the Cascade Roadhouse for a drink/food/social time.

Questions? Contact John Carlson by texting 616-550-7217 or email cybertaxi007@gmail.com.

See Look Ahead Adventures for later this week and next week at the bottom of the email:

     The colors are showing  in the trees and the weather is predicted to be 54-67 degrees and mostly sunny for Wednesday !   Join the  golfers who are already signed up for a beautiful fall day with your ski club friends.  This course is great and fun to play — it is in the league with Pilgrims Run.   This course closes on November 1.

Details for Wednesday’s golf adventure to Stonegate Golf Club are  below:

Overseas Adventure Travel

Peru - Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

Ecuador - Galapagos Island Cruise

Begin Registration on WM Ski Club site

Complete Registration on O.A.T Call Center

Call OAT Reservations: 1-800-955-1925.

Open Monday – Saturday 9am-7pm EST.

Reserve the 10/29/26 departure for Machu Picchu and Galapagos

Mention the group code: G6-30784 and promotional code DOBE 523

Mention Greg Bremer 3280791 for additional $100 off

Base Price: $8,385

Early Sign-up Discount available

Contact Greg Bremer for more information

616-450-4359

Machu Picchu and Galapagos.pdf

2026 - OAT-Peru.pdf

Let's hike this primarily wooded area along the river up until sunset. This event will be done along with the Grand Rapids Hiking and Adventure and the West Michigan Ski Club Meetup Groups. Afterwards, those who chose will go to Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen No. 2, 3627 Baldwin St., Hudsonville.

Questions? Contact John Carlson by texting 616-550-7217 or email cybertaxi007@gmail.com

      See LOOK AHEAD ON BOTTOM OF EMAIL — 2 events next week.

  

   We usually play Ironwood on hot summer days due to all the trees but this year we are going to see what Ironwood looks like in the fall.  So Ironwood is the choice  as it is a shorter course with quite a few trees.  It is usually in good shape with pretty flowers planted around the course.  This is a course many of you have asked for.

Our traveling band of golfers is playing on Friday October 30 , 2026  at a southwest course for the W M Ski Club golfers.  

Ironwood  Golf Course is a course just South of Grand Rapids. just off of M 6 and Wilson Ave. between Byron Center and  Grandville.  

  Address:   3750 64 th Street Byron Center, MI 49315     course phone number is 616-538-4000

Our five  tee times start  at :    11:32    11:40     11:48    11:56    12:04

To get 5 tee times together we had to go a little later than normal on a Bonus Golf Day on Friday.   

The  senior rate ( 60+)  is $ 34.00 for 18 holes and a cart.  It is $ 20.00 for 9 holes and a cart.

     The adult rate is $ 38.00 for 18 holes and a cart.  It is $ 24.00 for 9 holes and a cart.  

Please email   shirleyjnevins@gmail.com or call 616-361-8390 at home or 616-340-8586 on cell to reserve your spot.

 Please inform Shirley of your intentions to play by Thursday 5:30 pm so we can make tee time adjustments if needed.

  Please indicate how many holes you are planning to play — 18 or 9 ?  If playing 9 let me know which nine. Sign up ASAP.  

.

After golf:  Sports Center Cafe - Neighborhood Bar and Grill.  It has a big menu with good food including breakfast all day.

3957 56th St SW, Suite B.   It is at the Northeast corner of Wilson and 56 th Street. It is just West of Maple Hill.
WYOMING, Michigan 49418
(616) 719-1477

Hope to see you Friday  !!  Join your W M Ski Club friends for some golf  and friend making.

Thanks,

Shirley

LOOK AHEAD EVENTS FOR NEXT WEEK: 

PUT THEM ON YOUR CALENDAR:

 A  separate email will come out just before these events with more details.  

These golf courses are booked for  next  week on these days and dates:   Hope you can join us for these courses that are set up.

I will be putting these courses on our website which is www.wmskiclub.org

You may get more details by looking on the website as I will put them there first.

1. Monday November 2      Candlestone Golf Course — Belding  5 tee times starting at 10:36

2  Wednesday November 4 Lake Doster Golf Course —  Plainwell  5 tee times starting at 11:00

After these two weeks of golf outings — I will keep going but some courses will be closed.  I still have places we can go like 

Thornapple Pointe, Kaufman, and Saskatoon as they all stay open later.  These are others that people have expressed interest in.

These of course will happen with weather watching going on.   So stay tuned for more updates of adventures in November ( weather permitting ).

Let's hike the winter cross country trails near the luge area. This event will be done along with the Grand Rapids Hiking and Adventure and West Michigan Ski Club Meetup Groups. Afterwards we shall enjoy drink/food/social time at the Bear Lake Tavern, 360 Ruddiman Dr., Muskegon.

Questions? Contact John Carlson by text to 616-550-7217 or email cybertaxi007@gmail.com.

Fall Fling Party
Friday, November 6
5:30 - 10:00PM

Let's get together to celebrate YOU, the West Michigan Ski Club member at the Fall Fling Party. See and touch some new ski club merchandise, sign up for the fantastic trips that are planned for this season, eat a great meal, socialize and dance to DJ Mikie. This party is for members and guests. Please pre-register so we may have a number for the food caterers. 

Location:

- American Legion Boat & Canoe Club 

- 401 N. Park St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Included:

- Great Food with Gluten Free Options

Cash Bar with non-alcoholic beverages, Beer, Wines and Mixed Drinks. (No outside beverages allowed).

- Music Provided by "DJ Mikie"

Cost:

Members = $20.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door

Non-Members = $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door

Lodging at Caberfae Peaks - 2 nights 

Lodging available: 

$306 per person/ 2 nights including tax & fees (Single room - 2 queen beds) 2nd flr

$168 per person/2 nights including taxes and fees (Double room - 2 queen beds) 2nd flr

$278 per person/ 2 nights including tax & fees (Double room - King bed) 1st flr

• 2 night stay at Caberfae peaks - walk to lifts
• Rooms (2 Queen beds) 2nd floor (no elevator) or (King bed)1st floor
• Discount Lift Tickets available 
• Breakfast not included
• Daily hot lunches at each ski resort included.
• Cross country trails at all 3 mountains with 4km of lit trails at Crystal mountain and snow tubing at Schuss
• Tuesday January 6 group skiing and lunch provided at Schuss Mt
• Wednesday January 7 group skiing and lunch provided at Caberfae Peaks
• Thursday January 8 group skiing and lunch provided at Crystal Mountain
• Join us for skiing only at any of the three mountains - Register as "Ski Only - no lodging"  Enjoy hot lunch at resort - $5 /day (cash)

Registration Deadline: December 18 or until Full (12 rooms)

Trip leader: Lisa Bremer 616-916-6466 bremerfam@comcast.net

Asst. leader Nancy Poppe 616-490-9777 nancylpoppe@gmail.com

Trip flyer: caberfae combo flyer 2027.pdf

TAOS, NM- IKON Resort

January 9-16 2027

• 7 Night Lodging - Snakedance Lodge- condo units with kitchens

• 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bath (1 King bed & 2 Double bed rooms)

• Slopeside Location- at the base of Taos Ski Valley steps away from Lift 1

• On premise Market & Sandwich Bar
• Hondo Restauran & Bar (next door)

Air Transportation Roundtrip GRR to ABQ

• Ground tranfer via private charter to/from ABQ and Taos Ski Valley- includes snacks, beverages & driver gratuity

Social Activities & Amenities

• Welcome Reception hosted by property
• Mid-week group dinner
• Trip souvenier for each guest
• Condo Baggage Handling
• Ski Week Lesson program- pricing TBD

2027- Taos Trip Flyer.pdf

Trip Insurance Options - WMSC does not sell trip insurance or receive compensation for sales. Below are two options to consider. There are other trip insurance providers - please do your own research - these are not endorsed by WMSC:

VacationGuard (This is offered through our current travel agent SportsAmerica and they may receive sales compensation)
Allianz 

Trip Leaders: Luci Frangipani (269) 830-0687 (cell) and Camille Weatherholt (231) 342-1991 (cell)

Crooked River Ski Weekend

Save your spot by December 20!

January 22–24, 2027

Join us for a fun winter weekend at Crooked River Lodge in Alanson! The lodging package includes Friday and Saturday night accommodations, a hot breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday mornings, plus a Friday night welcome party and dinner.

On Saturday, hit the slopes at Nubs Nob, then unwind with après-ski fun at Nubs Pub. Prefer a different kind of snow day? Nubs Nob and The Highlands also offer plenty of cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails to explore.

Two-Night Lodging Package

Single: $500.00 per person

Double: $270.00 per person

Triple: $209.00 per person (includes a rollaway bed)

Quad: $152.00 per person

Already have a place to stay? You can still join the fun and receive all group updates—just register using the Ski Only registration type.

Questions? Contact Our Trip Leaders

Tracey Oldenburg
616-821-4774 | traceyoldenburg@gmail.com

Tom Berglund
269-806-5298 | tberglund@ppmanufacturing.com

See PDF for more details. 2027 Crooked River Flyer v2.pdf

                            Selva Val Di Gardena Ski Trip

January 29 – February 6, 2027

Extension February 6-10 to Croatia

               7 nights / 6 days Skiing/Riding Total -$4,900

Price does not include:

• Lunch
• Rental skis/boards (more details to follow)
• Baggage fees may apply (1 bag free)
• Lift Tickets

Ski only Includes:

• 7 nights lodging at Residence Hotel - Selva
• 2 meals per day (Breakfast and Dinner)
• 1 Social Event
• Complimentary use sauna and pool
• Round Trip Private Group Transfer Munich to Resort
• Air package from/to Grand Rapids to Munich-not included
• Single rooms available upon request

Extension Includes:

• One-way Selva > Rovinj > Ljubljana
• Air from Ljubljana to GRR
• 4 Star accommodations for 4 nights - Hotel Eden Rovinj
• Breakfast and dinner included with hotel package
• Single rooms available upon request
• Daily guided tour

Registration through West Michigan Ski club opens July 15 and will include options with airfare and extension.  Deadline for registration September 1.

Estimated Cost

Ski Only no air – $2,500

Full trip with air – $4,900

Cancellation Fee:  $300 plus any non-recoverable costs incurred

Trip Insurance Options - WMSC does not sell trip insurance or receive compensation for sales. Below are two options to consider. There are other trip insurance providers - please do your own research - these are not endorsed by WMSC:

VacationGuard (This is offered through our current travel agent SportsAmerica and they may receive sales compensation)
Allianz 

For questions about trip details: Call or email Greg Bremer:
(616) 450- 4359  bremergr2112@gmail.com

For technical issues related to your registration: email Camille Weatherholt at camille.weatherholt@gmail.com

The Highlands IKON Ski Trip

February 3–7, 2027

Registration deadline extended to January 18, 2027!

Join us at one of the ski club’s favorite resorts and put your IKON Pass to good use! Choose the stay that works best for you:

Option 1 — Midweek: Two nights, Wednesday–Friday (February 3–5)

Option 2 — Weekend: Two nights, Friday–Sunday (February 5–7)

Option 3 — Full Trip: Four nights, Wednesday–Sunday (February 3–7)

Weekend Highlights

Stay in a three- or four-bedroom Heather Highlands Townhome with a full kitchen, living area, and fireplace.

Enjoy Saturday après-ski at the Zoo Bar with live music and dancing! Ski downhill or cross-country, snowshoe at The Highlands, or take a short drive to Nubs Nob.

Your Lodging Package Includes

Two or four nights of lodging with all taxes and fees, plus access to the onsite pool and hot tub.

Welcome dinner for midweek guests; appetizers for weekend guests.

Free shuttle to the slopes and Saturday après-ski at the Zoo Bar.

Please note: All other meals and lift tickets are not included in the trip price.

Questions? Contact Our Trip Leaders

Chris Hoffman
269-908-1817 | choffman4030@gmail.com

Bridget Healy
616-443-5255 | biddithealy@sbcglobal.net

See PDF for additional details: 2027 Highlands IKON Trip v3.pdf

Blue Mountain Ontario

Midweek Trip February 16-21, 2027 Monday - Friday

Opening Day at Blue Mountain Dec. 11th

What: Weekday Road Trip to Blue Mountain Ski Area in Canada

Where: Collingwood, Ontario ( North of Toronto on the Georgian Bay)

Ski Area: 42+ ski trails and 16 lifts - Highest vertical in Ontario 720 vertical feet

-- Largest 4 season resort in Ontario - 251 acres of skiable terrain. There are lots of restaurants, activities, and night spots to explore too.

• 4 nights in 2BR slope side suites with full kitchen and outdoor hot tub
• 1 Group Evening social event
• Includes all taxes & fees
• Ski Plan: 3 days (Tues to Thurs) group discount lift tix available
• IKON resort
• Notes: meals not included
• Travel cost to be split for each car

 Passport or Enhanced Drivers License Needed For Border Crossing

TRIP PRICING:

$370.00 per person lodging only. 

Lift tickets for 3 days All ages: $160

Blue Mountain is an IKON resort

See attached flyer for details: blue mountain flyer 2027v3.pdf

Contact Trip Leaders if you are interested in this great trip !

Shirley Nevins Cell Phone 616-340-8586 Email: shirleyjnevins@gmail.com

Mt Tremblant

Ikon Pass Resort

February 22- 27, 2027

Registration Deadline - February 8, 2027

Join us for an adventure to Quebec.  This trip adds an extension to the Blue Mountain trip or join in for just for this leg of the trip.

Many options are available on combining this trip with Blue Mountain that adds a stop in the vibrant city of Montreal.  Explore the night scene, walk the park.  One the way home, we offer an option to stop in downtown Toronto for more nightlife and explore the city from the Downtown Double Tree.  Additional cost and booking these hotels will be responsibility of the traveler.

Lodging Package Prices: 3 nights: 

Two Queen Beds plus pullout:      Double: $ 660 per person

                                                                 Triple: $660 per person

King bed plus pullout:   Double: $660 per person

Add lift tickets:

2 Day - $180

3 Day - $270

4 Day - $360

Trip Leader:

TBD

Trip flyer: Mont Tremblant Flyer 2027 v2.pdf

Triple Mountain Weekend

March 5–7, 2027

Join us for a great opportunity to ski three resorts in one weekend!

Friday: Ski Schuss Mountain in Mancelona.

Saturday: Ski Otsego Club Resort in Gaylord.

Sunday: Ski Tree Tops in Gaylord 

For those who enjoy cross-country skiing, there are also great options nearby at Groen Nature Preserve, Treetops Resort, Otsego Resort, Cross Country Ski Headquarters, and Forbush Corner.

Weekend Highlights

Stay two nights in Gaylord with two queen beds per room. Enjoy a welcome party/social and/or dessert, plus a daily breakfast buffet.

Take advantage of the hotel's indoor swimming pool after a day on the slopes.

Your Lodging Package Includes

Two nights of lodging with all taxes and fees included.

Welcome party

Daily breakfast buffet.

Access to the indoor swimming pool.

Please note: All other meals and lift tickets are not included in the trip price. No cots are available.

Trip Pricing

Single: $235 per person
Double: $127 per person
Triple: $92 per person
Quad: $74 per person

Registration deadline: March 1, 2027, or until full.

Cancellation fee: $35.

Questions? Contact Our Trip Leaders

Tracy Achterhof
616-218-6142 | tachterhof2010@gmail.com

Assistant: Mike Blaszczyk
616-617-5634 | blaszgr7@yahoo.com

For more details read the flyer: 2027 triple mountain flyer.pdf

Searchmont 4 Day  Weekend

March 10 - 13, 2027

Registration Deadline - February 28, 2027

Join us for a long weekend at this club favorite resort!  3 nights lodging at the Quattro hotel & Conference center including free breakfast buffet each morning and a "Welcome" pizza party on March 10th.

Downhill skiing at Searchmont resort for skiers of all abilities. Plus premium cross country and Snowshoe trails at Stokely Creek & Hiawatha Highlands. Drivers will be needed so be sure to indicate whether you are willing to drive on your registration.

Lodging Package Prices: 3 nights: 

Two Queen Beds plus pullout:      Double: $ 312 per person

                                                                 Triple: $263 per person

King bed plus pullout:   Double: $281 per person

Trip Leader:

TBD

Trip flyer: Searchmont flyer 2027 v2.pdf

Petoskey Mid-Week

March 16 - 18, 2027

Join us for three days of mid-week skiing and enjoy the benefits of shorter lift lines and lower lift ticket prices!

Ski downhill, cross-country, or snowshoe at Boyne Mountain, Nubs Nob, and/or The Highlands.

Mid-Week Highlights

Stay two nights at the comfortable Petoskey hotel, Holiday Inn Express, with two queen beds, plus a microwave and refrigerator in your room.

Enjoy the hotel's pool and hot tub after a day on the slopes, and start each morning with a daily breakfast buffet.

Your Lodging Package Includes

Two nights of lodging, including the room and all taxes and fees.

Daily breakfast buffet.

Access to the pool and hot tub.

Please note: Other meals and lift tickets are not included in the trip price. Hotel cancellations must be made 48 hours before check-in for a refund.

Trip Pricing

Single Room: $267

Double Room: $144

Triple Room: $124*

*Triple room includes one cot.

Cancellation fee: $35.

Members only.

Registration deadline: March 12, 2027, or until full.

Questions? Contact Our Trip Leader

Paul Kostishak
616-318-7499 | paul_kostishak@charter-mi.net

Lodging:
1751 US Rt. 31
Petoskey, MI 49770

See flyer for more details: 2027_Petoskey_Midweek_v1.pdf

Whitefish, Montana

March 20-27, 2027

• 7 Night Lodging - The Lodge at Whitefish

• Viking Lodge Hotel Room/400 sq ft (King bed or 2 Queen beds)- traditional hotel-style room connected to the main lodge via skybridge; includes gas fireplace, microwave, mini-fridge, soaking tub + walk-in shower.

• Main Lodge Studio/600 sq ft (King bed or 2 Queen beds)- larger open-layout units with sitting area, balcony/patio, wet bar, 4pc bath; dbl vanity, soaking tub, walk-in slate shower

• Lakeside location with private shuttle and ski-bus service to Whitefish Ski Resort & downtown Whitefish

• Ground transfer via private charter to/from FCA; approx 30 minutes) 

Social Activities & Amenities

• Welcome Reception hosted by property & guest souvenier
• Hotel Portage
• Indoor Pool & Hot Tub, Out Door Hot Tub & Sauna, Patio & Firepits
• On-site Restaurant & Bar- discount for group breakfast service
• Access to Club room with wet bar for scheduled group activities

Group Lift Tickets available (*not included in ground package)

• 5 day Adult $500
• 5 day Senior (65-69) $430
• 5 day Super Senior (70+): $195
• additional lift ticket options available through travel agent upon request (e.g. 2-3 day)

2027- Whitefish Trip Flyer.pdf

Trip Insurance Options - WMSC does not sell trip insurance or receive compensation for sales. Below are two options to consider. There are other trip insurance providers - please do your own research - these are not endorsed by WMSC:

VacationGuard (This is offered through our current travel agent SportsAmerica and they may receive sales compensation)
Allianz 

For questions about trip details: Call or email Christina Morales (616) 345-9003 christinapm@gmail.com

For technical issues related to your registration: email Camille Weatherholt at camille.weatherholt@gmail.com

Group Lift Tickets available (*not included in ground package)

• 5 day Adult $500
• 5 day Senior (65-69) $430
• 5 day Super Senior (70+): $195
• additional lift ticket options available through travel agent upon request (e.g. 2-3 day)