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Hawaii Ski Club – January, 2010
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Geof Chu – 330-7432
Vice President – Anita Hodges, 486-8667
Secretary - Craig Shaffer
Treasurer - Wanda Sowell
James Purvis
Toby Kravet – 224-1065
Wanda "Wandi" Sagum
Susan Murata
Kevin Okawa
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Club Historian
Jo Yee
Newsletter Editor
Toby Kravet
(Click on Contacts for e mail addresses)
!!!HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Every Monday evening (except on holidays): 4:30 P.M. A group of ski club members and their friends play tennis at Keehi Lagoon courts, off Lagoon Drive. Stay in shape and share refreshments afterwards!
January 6th, (Wednesday) 6:30 P.M. Encore Presentation of Les Contes
d'Hoffman at the Regal Dole, Cannery Stadium Theatres.
This is a repeat of the Live Transmission presented at the time of our Christmas
Party on December 19th.
January 7, (Thursday) 6: P.M. General Meeting at Sam Sneads. Be there no later than 5:30 for dinner specials.
January 14, (Thursday) 5: 30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.
January 16, (Saturday) 1: P.M. Carmen at Regal Dole Cannery Stadium
Theatres. See below for complete, remaining schedule of Live Transmission
Operas from the Met.
January 22, (Friday). 6 - 8 P.M. Pre-Ski Trip Packet Pickup Party.
Commodore condominium, 555 Hahaione St., Hawaii Kai (See Directions in
article below) All members, whether or not you are going on
the trip, are invited.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
The weather this past Christmas weekend in Hawaii, even though not a white one, proved that we live in one of the best places on the planet – clear skies, warm climate and the prevalent spirit of Aloha. When I landed in Kahalui this Monday there were 37 corporate jets parked on the runway apron, proving that even the President of the United States and the “Rich and Famous” agree. Once again, much Mahalos to Darrell and Rheta, who opened up their home to our club for a great Christmas Party. Coupled with the Koko Marina Boat Parade, I was glad to see so many familiar and unfamiliar faces. I am sure a good time was had by all, and we will definitely take them up on their offering of their home again for 2010. So mark your calendars. As the year winds down, we all look forward to another promising ski season. It seems most of the North American resorts have a good amount of snow, especially Mammoth where I’ll be next week. Aspen has accumulated another 18” of base since I last checked a month ago, and they predict an above average snowfall this season. Within a month we will be there!
Aloha,
GEOF
UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:
LIVE TRANSMISSION OPERAS FROM THE MET
Regal Dole Cannery Stadium Theatres
735 B Iwilei Rd.
With the football season behind us, you might want to consider seeing a live transmission opera at the Dole
Cannery Theatres.
The Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in
HD continues for its fourth season, featuring nine live transmissions. All
performances begin at 1 P.M. at the Dole Cannery Theatres. Don’t miss the chance
to experience the Met live at our local movie theater!
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/broadcast/hd_events_current.aspx
The 2009–10 Live in HD season continues January 9th with:
Approximate running time 4 hours, 10 minutes / 2 intermissions
5. DER ROSEKAVALIER – RICHARD STRAUSS
January 9, 2010
Strauss’s comic masterpiece of love and intrigue in 18th-century Vienna stars
Renée Fleming as the aristocratic Marschallin and Susan Graham in the trouser
role of her young lover.
Approximate running time 3 hours / 2 intermissions
6. CARMEN – GEORGES BIZET
January 16, 2010
One of the most popular operas of all time, Carmen “is about sex, violence, and
racism—and its corollary: freedom,” says Olivier Award-winning director Richard
Eyre about his new production of Bizet’s drama. “It is one of the inalienably
great works of art. It’s sexy, in every sense. And I think it should be
shocking.”
Approximate running time 4 hours / 2 intermissions
7. SIMON BOCCANEGRA – GIUSEPPE VERDI
February 6, 2010
Four decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes history
singing the title role in Verdi’s gripping political thriller in this moving and
tragic story of a father and his lost daughter.
Approximate running time 3 hours 40 minutes / 2 intermissions
8. HAMLET – AMBROISE THOMAS
March 27, 2010
The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other
writer’s. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad
scene that is among the greatest in opera.
Approximate running time 3 hours 45 minutes / 1 intermission
9. ARMIDA – GIOACHINO ROSSINI
May 1, 2010
This is a mythical story of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison.
Approximate running time 4 hours 20 minutes / 2 intermissions
WANDI
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: CARMEN
January 16 (Saturday): 1 P.M.
Regal Dole Cannery Stadium Theatres
735 B Iwilei Road
You must mark January 16 down on your calendar to join the Hawaii Ski Club in seeing the outstanding opera CARMEN, performed by the incomparable Metropolitan Opera of New York! Bizet's extraordinary music, combined with sizzling performances, will be an unforgettable experience! Please join us for this incredible event!
Carmen – Georges Bizet
January 16, 2010
One of the most popular operas of all time, Carmen “is about sex, violence, and racism—and its corollary: freedom,” says Olivier Award-winning director Richard Eyre about his new production of Bizet’s drama. “It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It’s sexy, in every sense. And I think it should be shocking.” Angela Gheorghiu plays the seductive gypsy of the title in her role debut, opposite Roberto Alagna as the obsessed Don José.
Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin; Production: Richard Eyre; Barbara Frittoli, Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Mariusz Kwiecien
Approximate running time 4 hours / 2 intermissions
WANDI
2010 SNOWMASS PRE-SKI & PACKET PICKUP PARTY
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED
Date & Time: JANUARY 22, 2010, 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Hawaii Kai COMMODORE Condo
Building Party Room
Address: 555 Hahaione St., Honolulu, HI
96825
Food will be provided! Bring your own drinks.
Driving Directions to Commodore:
- Head on to H1 East direction
- Turn left at HAWAII KAI; one signal light before Roy’s Restaurant
- Pass first signal light = Aloha (use to be the 7 Eleven) gas station on left
- Turn left at the second signal light = HAHAIONE ST.
- Pass first parking entrance on right, which is for Moanaluan Condo parking
- Turn right at a second right parking entrance = Commodore Condo parking
entrance or anyone is welcome to park at the Hahaione St. near Commodore
- Park car at any “Guest” marked parking stalls
Linked Map Site:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Honolulu&state=HI&address=555+Hahaione+St&zipcode=96825
Instruction for Intercom after park car at any “Guest” parking
stalls at Commodore or on Hahaione St.:
- Come into the building lobby to register your vehicle information
- Use intercom from the lobby for unit PH1 = #112 for main door of the building
to be buzzed open
- Take elevator to B for basement; go left through double glass door to the
party room
SUSAN
FREE EVENTS AT SNOWMASS
DURING HAWAII SKI WEEK
First Tracks – Guests who sign up with First Tracks at Aspen/Snowmass will be on
the slopes before the lifts start running, meaning they’ll get to enjoy
untracked powder and pristine groomers. To make sure they’re first on the
mountain, all guests have to do is call and reserve a spot the night before. Of
course, they will still need a lift ticket. For reservations, call (970)
923-0560 (Snowmass) or (970) 925-1220 x3543 (Aspen Mountain).
Mountain Tours – Ambassadors at Aspen/Snowmass provide free tours twice daily on
all four mountains. The ambassadors share a wealth of knowledge about the
mountains, the resorts, and the surrounding town.
Coffee & Hot Cider – Before they make their first turns, skiers and riders can
grab a cup of Green Mountain Coffee at the base of any of the four mountains –
compliments of the house. Once they’re out on the slopes, guests can stop at the
top of the lift to enjoy a free cup of hot cider.
On-Mountain Snowsports Events – Whether it’s the X Games or a World Cup race,
Aspen/Snowmass has an event that’s sure to capture the interest of their guests
this season. Events are scheduled for all four mountains and will feature
today’s best snowsports athletes. All events are free.
Concert Series – Free concerts, sponsored by Bud Light, are held once a month
throughout the season and are scheduled to coincide with key events and peak
weekends. A concert is scheduled for the day we arrive, January 30, 2010 at
Aspen to coincide with the Winter X games.
The Aspen Art Museum – For guests looking for a dose of culture, the Aspen Art
Museum offers free admission every day. Thursday evenings feature free
receptions and free gallery tours.
Sing-A-Longs and Storytelling – Guests in search of traditional family fun
should check out the free Sing-A-Longs and Storytelling sessions at the Snowmass
Village Mall. Sing-A-Longs by the Campfire happen every Monday evening from 3:30
to 4:30 p.m. throughout the winter. Storytelling by the Campfire occurs at the
same time on Wednesdays, same place, from 3:30-4:30 pm. . Guests will get to
roast marshmallows, drink hot chocolate, and enjoy a true Colorado experience.
SUSAN
PAST ACTIVITIES:
THANKSGIVING DAY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY AT THE NBC
Many thanks to all the volunteers who turned out Thanksgiving morning and spent much of the day helping the Salvation Army serve a record number of needy. Some of you had to rush home to prepare your own dinners afterwards. Giving of your time is the best possible support for our community, and you did our club proud, antlers and all!
WANDA
MANOA VALLEY THEATER'S "WINTER WONDERETTES" ON DECEMBER 4TH
They had us hooked from the moment the snow started falling
behind the window on the set at Manoa Valley Theatre. If there wasn't
enough hilarity in the show already, Roger DeHay provided more, getting on stage
as "Santa Baby" while the 4 Wonderettes purred to him. The holiday show was
enjoyed by nine ski club members.
WANDA
SKI CLUB CONQUERS AIEA HEIGHTS
On Sunday, December 6th, 18 (Yeah! 18, count 'em--I did---twice) Ski Club members and their friends/family sucessfully completed the Aiea Loop Trail on Aiea Heights. The weather was excellent, the trail, though a little muddy and slippery in a few and short stretches, was in good condition, nobody needed to be medevacked, we completed the hike in approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes, a shorter time than anticipated, and everyone was smiling at the end: A smashing success. Bill Rothe and Rebecca Horne, competing for the Cathy Mulledy prize (arriving late, wondering where we went, and eventually catching up) had to make a decision as to whether we had gone clockwise or counter clockwise and, as luck would have it, made the correct decision. They caught up with the rest of us as we were paused at a splendorous mountain lookout trying to figure out (at least I was), how the powers-that-be had gotten a park bench into such a remote location and how the sneakers had been thrown or placed so high up into the tree leaning off the precipice. Welcome to new member Sonny Crawford and his friends or family, Myra's boss, and others whom we (maybe just I) met for the first time. We'll have another series of hikes next year to help prepare for the 2011 ski season.
TOBY
ANNUAL SKI CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
Darrell and Rheta ! How can we thank you enough for again inviting us into your home, for the 6th (I believe) time, to hold our annual Christmas Party. For those of you who have never attended this stellar event, it always starts, of course, with drinking and socializing. With the announcement, "The boats are coming," we all proceed to the backyard, with some descending the gangplank to the floating dock, to watch the boats, strung with Christmas lights and crewed by seamen (and seawomen) in Christmas themed costumes, sail by almost (well almost almost) so close you could touch them. The boats themselves are frequently decorated to look like what they are not and, for me, this year, the most creative design was that of a Mississippi paddle wheeler: I, however, have no idea how it fared with the judges at the other end of the inlet. Then comes a potluck buffet dinner with selections as varied and numerous as those at any Las Vegas hotel but far more exotic. This is followed by the gift exchange wherein each participant has a choice of either taking one from under the tree or taking one away from someone who has already received his/hers. There is always a real popular one which exchanges many hands before the evening is over: This year it was the smoked salmon. Thank you again, Darrell and Rheta, for the venue, and thank you all who participated for the memorable gifts, exotic foods, fine wines, and other "drinkables."
TOBY
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SNOWBOARD FOR SALE
Craig Shaffer still has an unused size 141 snowboard for sale. $250.00. Craig may be contacted at 261-5989.
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Contributions from the membership to future newsletters are encouraged and will be greatly appreciated: Please e mail them to Toby (see Contacts) no later than 9 calendar days from the end of the month. Thanx much.
Updated club info available at http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/