Der Sitzmark Ski Club

  • Hartwood Acres Amphitheater

    It’s time for another gathering on the lawn at the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater at 4000 Middle Road in Allison Park.  We will be meeting this Sunday, August 2nd around 5:30.  Entertaining us beginning at 7:30 PM will be The Wood Brothers/Ric Robertson playing folk and Americana music starting at 7:30. Bring your own lawn chair and something to eat and drink or…

  • Our condolences to the Sarver Family:

    Dear Mary Ann, We are deeply saddened by loss of Ron; we want to express how much he meant to all of us in DerSitzmark Ski Club.  Ron was one of those rare people who made everything better without even needing attention.  He was the quiet strength behind so many of our trips and gatherings~the…

  • Upcoming Trips and Activities…

    Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks Trip  July 16-24, 2026 Lenzner Bus trip to Johnstown Flood Museum Mark your calendars for Friday, September 18.  “Remembering the Johnstown Flood of 1889” A flyer was sent, but if you need another, it will be at the end of this newsletter😊 Summer Concerts at Hartwood Acres Der Sitzmark…

  • And for all of you skiers, lots of Ski News!

    Greetings! I hope everyone has been enjoying their Spring, and you are ready for the upcoming Summer!  Anyway, welcome to your 2027 Ski Trips offered through the Western Pennsylvania Ski Council. EAST: Whiteface Mountain, NY.  January 24-29, 2027 WEST: Copper Mountain, CO.  February 27 – March 6, 2027 Following some delays in gathering pricing and…

  • Der Sitzmark Outing at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater

    Our 2nd free concert of the season will be next Sunday, July 5th.  We will be meeting at the amphitheater of Hartwood Acres Park at 4000 Middle Road in Allison Park. We will picnic and listen to the music of the Pittsburgh Symphony for America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration concluding with a patriotic drone show. This concert will begin at 8:15 pm.  This…

  • Upcoming Trips and Activities…

    Pirate Game  Thursday, June 25, 12:35p.m. Virginia and America’s 250 Anniversary Trip June 17-21 Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks Trip  July 15-24, 2026 Lenzner Bus trip to Johnstown Flood Museum Mark your calendars for Friday, September 18.  “Remembering the Johnstown Flood of 1889” We hope all that can, won’t miss the trip! A new…

  • Ski News:

    WPSC had their yearly election of officers, and the officers are unchanged from last year and for three of them for as long as I can remember, prior to my being on council. The trip account has been turned over to the new trip director, Bobbi, from the Westmoreland Ski Club.  Unfortunately, it looks like…

  • 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…

  • Der Sitzmark Officers

    President- Joe Hrason  (412) 486-5403 joseph26hrason@gmail.com Vice President – Dot Easter  (412) 795-3210 theeasters77@gmail.com Secretary – Libby Murphy  libbmurphy@icloud.com (412)-728-0665 Treasurer – Dick Adams richtadams@msn.com Membership – Patty Adams  (412) 486-2646 pattymadams@msn.com Editor  & email list – Dale and Liz Rava  (412) 417-8272  ravadg@msn.com;       lizrava@gmail.com Webmaster – Rick Eismont  -(412)466-5299—To submit information, contact Rick.     Website:…

  • It’s May Bocce Time

    Don’t forget our day for playing Bocce is coming soon.  DerSitzmark members and their friends will be meeting at the Bocce House in O’Hara Township on Friday, May 15.  Please arrive between 11:15 and 12:15 if you’re planning to join us for lunch.  We’ll begin to play Bocce at 1:00 PM.  We will be picking…

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