Der Sitzmark Ski Club

  • April’s Bocce Report and May’s Bocce Date

    We had 26 members and friends playing bocce at the Bocce House in April.  Most joined us for lunch which was quite good and served quickly. Then after the confusion of who was to play where, everyone had a good time deciding which color threw next and which colored ball was the closest to the…

  • Next Meeting May 19, 2026

    If you forgot to pay your dues, please do so ASAP so you don’t miss out on upcoming newsletters😊 Next meeting will be on May 19 at Middle Road Inn at 4:30pm.   If you plan to have dinner, please come at 4:00.

  • At our last meeting…

    13 members enjoyed our St. Patrick’s Day meeting where the green margaritas were quite refreshing!  Joe Hrason told us he reserved the Orchard Link Pavillion in Hampton Park for our picnic, Sunday Aug.9. We need volunteers to help with getting this organized!  Dot Easter updated us on bocce ball and will let us know when…

  • Ski News:

    A few takeaways from the WPSC meeting::Next year Pittsburgh ski club is going to Whistler in January, Tahoe in March and someplace in France to be determined.Westmoreland is going to Winter Park the end of February.Jay Peak was the place to ski this year. They reached their regular season total in January.A number of areas…

  • Upcoming Trips and Activities…

    Bocce Ball  RIDC park in O’Hara Twp. Friday, April 24 Pirate Game  Thursday, June 25, 12:35p.m. Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks Trip  July 15-24, 2026* Virginia and America’s 250 Anniversary Trip June 17-21* *For information on either of these trips please contact  Mary Ann Sarver at 412-302-6007 or Ashlee Destro at 724-939-3544 asap as…

  • Activities &Volunteer Opportunities: Please Read!

    Help Wanted: We are in need of a Director of Activities!  If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact MaryAnn Sarver, or just come to the next meeting! Also, volunteers are needed to run a variety of Der Sitzmark activities. The Summer Picnic has a list of what has been…

  • LAST MONTH…

    On Friday, February 13th, a group of Der Sitzmark members and a few guests who we will welcome as new members took to the courts in the RIDC Park in O’Hara to eat, drink, and play bocce. There were lots of compliments about the food and beverages. I’m not sure how good we were at playing…

  • Minutes from our last meeting…

    Our president, Joe Hrason, called the meeting to order for the 20 members attending. Phil briefly updated us on his Feb.3 Hidden Valley skiing.  Conditions were good and the temperature was not bitter cold. Dot Easter gave a review of the February Bocce event and is scheduling the next one for March 13. Treasurer, Richard…

  • WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN GOING (CLICK TO EXPAND)

    We are checking for a possible group to put a trip together going to Las Vegas, September 21st to September 23rd. At this time the estimated price for Air and Motel is $ 1,700. Per person including taxes & fees. We would be flying Southwest Airlines: Leaves PIT Monday Sept. 21st at 6:50 AM Arrives…

  • Activities, Suggestions &Volunteer Opportunities

    We are looking for volunteers to run a variety of Der Sitzmark activities. The Summer Picnic has a list of what has been done over the years, but we need a person or two or three to get it organized.  Next year’s Christmas Party also has a list of what it takes to get it…

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