General Meeting, Thursday May 2nd

Prior to the General Meeting, at 5:30pm we will be hosting a Boccie Ball game at the court just west of the clubhouse. So bring a sweater and be ready to beat Ralph B at his own game!

At 6:30pm, we will hold our General Meeting at the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura. We will have a BBQ and the club will provide Burgers and Chicken; you provide a side dish or dessert to share.

During the meeting, we will show a movie of some ski locations covered by the IKON pass, including Aspen, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, Banff, Lake Louise, and others.

See you at the meeting!

Special IKON pass through Far West Ski Association

Anyone that buys an IKON Pass, or renews an IKON Pass can do so through Sports America Tours.  Then, when you get a 2019-20 lodging package through Sports America (i.e., Far West Annual Ski Week to Big Sky, MT with LA Council), you qualify for an ADDITIONAL discount. FWSA IKON Pass!
You’re in the right spot to set yourself up for an incredible season on the slopes! Whether you’re renewing a pass or purchasing for the first time, buy your pass now for the most benefits & best pricing!And remember – Far West Annual Ski Week is to IKON Partner Resort, BIG SKY next season. Current Incentives:

  • First-time IKON pass buyers: If purchased before April 23rd, you will receive a group credit of $30 off your purchase price* making it the same cost as the renewal plan. Please select the standard, non-renewal pass. The $30 credit will be applied before your final payment. 
    * Discount contingent upon 20 pass sales total within this group (minimum count is an IKON rule, not Sports America’s)
  • Receive a $50 lodging credit for the IKON pass or a $30 lodging credit for the IKON Base pass which can be applied towards your group travel when coordinated by Sports America.

See details on the link below.  Please note that the rates are the same as those offered directly through IKON. https://www.sportsamerica.com/online/ikonpass-1183

TGIT Happy Hour, Thursday April 18th, 4pm – 6pm

The Los Padres Ski and Social Club once again explores the best places for a local TGIT Happy Hour. Join us Thursday, April 18 4-6pm, at The Aqua Beachfront Bar just off the lobby (with a great ocean view) of the Crown Plaza Hotel at the pier, 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Two hour validated parking is available in the hotel parking lot. Good prices on drinks and yummy snacks. We look forward to sharing stories from the April Mammoth ski trip.

http://cpventura.com/

General Meeting – Special Place April 4th, 7pm!!

Please join us for our General Meeting on Thursday, April 4th, 7pm, at Janie’s Clubhouse in the Ventura Marina Mobile Home Park. 1215 Anchors Way Drive, Ventura.   

Please note that a previous announcement went out stating that a meeting was scheduled for this Thursday, March 28.  Please disregard that notice!  We have been looking for alternatives in order to accommodate the PBYC opening day festivities.  

We will be discussing our upcoming elections and the job descriptions for each of the Board Member positions.

During the meeting we will be taking nominations for Board positions. We are always looking for new volunteers to help guide the club, plan events, recruit new members, operate the club, and inject fresh ideas for fun social activities. Board positions include President, Vice President, VP Social, Secretary, Treasurer, Trip Coordinator, Communications, and Membership. Summary descriptions of each position can be found by clicking https://lospadresskiclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/LPSC-Board-Position-Descriptions-April-2018.pdf

Bring a dish to share, but don’t plan on buying anything to drink!  This is strictly BYO….

Carpenteria Seal Rookery Walk, March 24th

Please join us for a leisurely walk to the Harbor Seal Rookery in Carpinteria at 10:30am, March 24th.  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. Look for the folks wearing their new , Los Padres Ski Club t-shirts!  We will have lunch afterwards.  If you wish to carpool, call Janie Ferling.  More information can be found at  http://www.carpinteria.com/points_of_interest/thesealrookery/

TGIT Happy Hour, Thursday March 21st, 4:30-6:30pm

TGIT HH is March 21 at Winchester’s Grill & Saloon in downtown Ventura (across the street from the library). We will meet from 4:30 – 6:30. We will either be inside at one of the long tables or outside if the weather is balmy.
Their menu can be found at http://winchestersgrill.com/ and includes many good eats and drinks:

Food Specials:
Wagyu Kobe Hot Dog  4
Firestone Bratwurst 5
Western Cheese Fries  5
Angus Beef Sliders  5
Fried Duck Strips  5
Cheese Potato Skins  6
Shrimp Cocktail 7

Drink Specials:
Well Drinks  4.75
Bud Light, Coors Light  4.75
House Wines  4.75
Moose Drool, Firestone, Dale’s Pale, & Yella Pils  5.75
Select Premium Wines  6.75
Deep Eddy Vodka, Bacardi, Jim Beam, Jose Cuervo  6.75


General Meeting, March 7, 7pm

Please join us for our General Meeting on Thursday, March 7th, 7pm, at the Pierpont Bay Yacht Club, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Harbor. Chris Borel, who is an underwater photographer (and ski instructor), will be able to speak at the March meeting. He will have a slide show of some awesome underwater photos for our enjoyment!

And remember to bring a dish to share!

TGIT, Feb 28th 4pm -6pm Tap’d Ventura

Please join us for Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday, February 28th at Tap’d, 546 E. Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Tap’d is the intersection of craft beer meets technology. Tap’d was formed by a group of locals with a passion for social drinking, outstanding food, and a great atmosphere. Whether you pour an ounce or pour a full glass, the choice to pour is yours. With 43 taps at your fingertips, you’ll never have to wait for a drink again! Their food menu features a fine fast casual selection. Try their Grilled Shrimp Sliders with a citrus coleslaw, famous Tap’d Burger with bacon jam or their Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. For dessert, make sure you save room for Blueberry White Chocolate Cheesecake with a yogurt blueberry coulis.