As announced at the LPSC meeting last Thursday, Rebecca has arranged a trip to the islands…we are going with Island Packers to Santa Cruz Island (were you thinking Hawaii? Sorry!) on Sunday May 22. We will take the 9:30 boat out of Ventura Harbor to Prisoner’s Harbor with an option to stay on the boat (extra fee required) to the Painted Cave.

If you are interested in joining, either call Island Packers at  805-642-1393, or  follow the links below for more information and to sign up with Island Packers. Since the group rate is the same as the senior rate we decided to have participants sign up with Island Packers on their own. Senior roundtrip is $58 and the extra fee for the Painted Cave is $17.

This will be an all-day outing and you will need to bring food and water for the day. There are hikes on the island and we plan to have a beach picnic! 

If you plan to stay on the boat for the Painted Cave, you will be brought back to Prisoner’s Harbor with plenty of time (about 3 hours) for a hike/picnic. The boat home leaves Prisoner’s Harbor at 4:30.

Occasionally Island Packers has to cancel a trip due to weather. Rebecca will be monitoring the Island Packers site the day of our trip. If you plan to go on the trip, email us at LosPadresSkiClub@gmail.com and we will notify participants by 8 AM of any changes! It will also be helpful to know who is going for planning time on the island.

Make sure you sign up for the May 22 9:30 trip to Prisoner’s Harbor, return 4:30. This trip will sell out…so don’t delay and miss the boat… To sign up for Prisoner’s Harbor, go to https://islandpackers.com/prisoners-harbor-day-trip-sci/

If you plan to stay on the boat for the Painted Cave you will need to sign up for the trip on the multi-port site: https://islandpackers.com/multi-port-day-trips/

Please join us for a leisurely walk to the Harbor Seal Rookery at the beach in Carpinteria at 10:00am, April 9th.  We will be meeting at the Bluffs Parking lot, which is at the Bailard Avenue exit off the 101 on the oceanside (west) side of the 101.  The Harbor Seal Preserve is home to almost 100 adult seals who give birth to their cubs on the Carpinteria shoreline this time of year. More information about the preserve can be found at  http://www.carpinteria.com/points_of_interest/thesealrookery/

Let’s see where the Rams just won the Superbowl at SoFi Stadium. We are planning a tour on March 24th, and this link will give you a quick look at what we will see: https://vimeo.com/atlanticpictures/review/543759588/dfcd5c1515.

Now is the time to book your Holiday Lights Cruise for Wednesday, December 15. Don’t be left dockside because this cruise will sell out! There are three ways to book:

• Go to the Island Packers office at the Ventura Harbor, go online and click on https://reserve.islandpackers.com/ 
• Go to “All Trips” and use the December calendar or go to “Harbor Cruise” and that will also take you to the December calendar. 
• Or you can call (805) 642-1393.

The group rate is the same as the senior rate ($14 for 55 and older) so we are on our own for making reservations. Other rates: Adult (13-54) $17 and child (3-12) $11 and under 3 are free. The cruise starts at 6:30pm, after the Happy Hour at The Greek.

Join us for a Fall Party at Janie’s clubhouse, with shuffleboard, billiards, ping pong, games & prizes, and even dancing.  Her Clubhouse is at:

Ventura Mobile Home Park Clubhouse
1215 Anchors Way Drive
Ventura, CA 93001

To attend, you must RSVP!  Use this Link: https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/90362ceffaa8307af621

Turkeys will be roasting in the oven, and we ask each of you and each of your guests to bring a favorite fall dish — be sure to see our potluck list after you RSVP — and whatever you like to drink (we will provide water, sodas & coffee). 

Enter the very popular HOMEMADE DESSERT CONTEST — you may win! 

All attendees are required to show proof of Covid vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours. Mask guidelines will follow the County and venue guidelines.

On October 10th Los Padres Ski Club is planning an outing to ride bicycles in the CicLAvia event in downtown Los Angeles.  CicLAvia is an event where the CicLAvia organization arranges to close major city streets for one Sunday to allow bicycles, scooters, roller blades, skate boards, walkers and runners, basically any human powered propulsion to ride the city streets, see the neighborhoods and businesses without fear of traffic and enjoy the (hip, savvy, fun, insert adjective) citizens of our fair city in a healthy and fun activity. It’s about a 5 mile closure, so if you ride every length of it, then reverse course, it’s about 10 miles total.  People bring some amazing bicycles and human powered machines.  Everyone has a smile, there’s lots of kids participating.  You won’t feel crowded or rushed, it’s kind of like canoeing down a river.  When people spread out over 5 miles of city streets, there’s lots of room. We plan to meet at 11:00a.m. on the street.  See your email for a map and details on the meeting spot.

We plan to visit the Zoo at about 9:45 and then go to lunch in Santa Barbara. Details will follow.