Der Sitzmark Ski Club

We had 56 members enjoy the beautiful weather and games and great food along with the ice cream bar. Everyone enjoyed each other’s company and lots of laughter was heard though out the afternoon. Egg toss and balloon toss had quite a few competing for prizes. Corn Hole was also played – just a nice afternoon with good friends. 

27 of our members had a break from the hot and humid days of July traveling through a beautiful part of Canada.  From Halifax we visited the graveyard where hundreds from the Titanic are buried and heard some fascinating stories.  We traveled along the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton National Park where the scenery of…

Christmas Party – December 17-Noon to 4pm (Wednesday)  See flyer and sign-up sheet in this newsletter.  Ski Trip to Breckenridge – Feb. 2026 – run by Bob Scullion – Flyer and details will be sent out to the club as soon as available.  Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks – July 16, 2026  Seven Night…

Counsel had their monthly meeting on Thursday.  The current director of trips, Mike, is   resigning at the end of this season.  There was much discussion about plans for his replacement.  Sun Peaks trip – Feb.28-March7, 2026 – There are still several openings.  Information and reservation forms can be found on the Western PA Ski Council…

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR DER SITZMARK MEMBERS AND GUESTS WILL  BE HELD ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 17, 2025 (Wednesday Afternoon)  TIME: 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM  PLACE: HAMPTON BANQUET HALL 5416 – Route 8  Gibsonia, PA 15044  PHONE – (724) 444-6770  PRICE: $40 – FOR MEMBERS  $50 – NON-MEMBERS  ENJOY A FULL COURSE BUFFET-STYLE DINNER  (CASH BAR)  Whole Green…

Over 20 Der Sitzmarkers ventured out on a warm summer day to listen to the Pittsburgh Symphony on July 6.  After a bit of picnicking and talking we waited for some nice patriotic music as an end to our July 4th celebrations.  The concert started with the National Anthem and ended with a final tribute to our servicemen…

Mary Ann Sarver – 325 Saddlebrook Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 1maryatravel@gmail.com Phone (724-939-3394) or 412-302-6007 Upcoming Activities: Ski Club Annual Picnic – August 3, (Sunday) 2pm till 6pm. Please send in your reservation ASAP. Sign-up sheet in this newsletter. Christmas Party – December 17-Noon to 4pm (Wednesday) Watch for details coming to you soon. Nova…

President, Joe Hrason, has scheduled our summer picnic on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Grubbs Pavilion, Hampton Community Center located on McCully Road. Dot Easter, Vice President, shared the full lineup of the free Allegheny County 2025 summer concert series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater in Hampton. Two events were picked: June 1st River City…

Our first outing to Hartwood Acres went well. 17 of us ventured out on a cool evening for the first of the county’s summer concert series. The River City Brass performed on June 1, which should have been a warm evening. We indulged in whatever meals we brought, lots of snacks we shared, and got…

Council had a Zoom meeting on Thursday. We finally got a trip report from the western trip. 30 skiers went to Fernie and the trip had a profit of $1095.15. Still no report from Killington and the 2026 Killington trip is not on council’s website. The trip account balance is $19,702.11. This money will be…