Thurs July 9, PSC Trip Sign Up Extravaganza   7pm – 9:30pm Miller’s Ale House, 455 Butterfield Rd, Lombard

*7:00pm  -- Trip Sign up opens – You must be a current paid member before you can sign up *Please note that people might start lining up earlier

                                  What to bring: 

1) Checkbook  - For Trip Deposits & Membership – if needed (no cash or CC)

2) Paperwork - Trip info forms. Download them and pre-fill to speed up the process. (You can sign up for membership prior to this event)  You can download Trip Sign Up Form, Trip Payment Schedule, and  the 2026-2027 Membership Form (if you haven't paid your dues) from our website: 

https://www.piccadillyskiclub.com/piccadillyskiclub-com/trips/

If you cannot attend in person 7/9/26:  Please fill out forms, checks and mail to: Piccadilly Ski Club, P.O. Box 207, Downers Grove, IL 60515.  Priority will be given to those signing up in person, then by postmark date for stamped mail. You can also sign up at any meeting after this event.

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Sun Jul 12, Muddy Waters Tribute & Blues Jam  1pm - 4pm Join PSC at the Main Stage, located next to NEAT Kitchen + Bar at 246 N. Cass, Westmont. This afternoon honors the legendary Chicago blues man and Westmont Village resident. The tribute includes blues men and women who regularly headline in area clubs, recorded and played with the Godfather of the Blues, who made his home in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983.

1:00PM - Muddy Waters Blues Jam

6:00PM – Alli Walker – Country Music

The free Taste of Westmont festival includes a Main Stage & Beer Tent, Food Vendors, Crafters, Carnival, South Stage, South Beer Tent, limited folding chairs, (or BYO chair) and runs Thursday evening through Sunday 8pm. Hosted by Terry Turlek, RSVP on Meet Up for updates. Westmont requests no coolers or backpacks.

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Thurs Jul 23, Chicago Dogs Baseball Game 6pm Take Me Out to the Ballgame Again! Join Piccadilly for our 2nd Chicago Dogs Baseball Game. The Chicago Dogs are members of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and welcomes fans of all ages for a one-of-a-kind experience where every day is fan appreciation day. Our game has the bonus of being the $2 BEER Night and a FIREWORKS Night! We will be sitting in the Outfield Reserve Section 116 for the low low price of $15.50 per ticket and $3 for parking. 

Your tickets can be purchased ahead of time at:  https://mlb.tickets.com/?agency=CDSV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=53091&pid=9667382#/event/9667382/seatmap/?minPrice=12.5&maxPrice=97.5&quantity=2&sort=price_asc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false  or at the gate on the day of the event.  

The game will be held on Thursday, 7/23/26 at 6:00 PM (gates open at 5:00 PM) at the state-of-the-art Impact Field located at 9800 Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont, IL. We will meet at the Large Raised Chair on the 3rd base line at 5:45 PM before the game. Remember to sign up on Meetup to give us an idea of who to look for at the game. Hope to see you there! -  Ted

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Sun Aug 2, Annual Family Picnic, Bemis Woods, Grove #5, 

12 Noon til ? The party starts at noon at Bemis Woods. The entrance is just west of Wolf Road on the north side of Ogden Avenue, same as last year. Bring a few dollars to win fabulous prizes in our raffle and plan to enter the bags tournament. We’ll have our usual chicken and beverages. Families and friends are welcome. Dogs too if kept on a leash. 

•Headcount Needed!!! RSVP on MeetUp or in an email to [email protected]. Please indicate the number of people attending in your group so we know how much food and drink to buy. 

• Volunteers Needed: A list of volunteer tasks will be passed around at the July meeting. 

• Membership Sign Ups: Begin at 12noon. Bring a checkbook and completed form. 

• Midwest Trip Sign Ups: Begin at 1pm.  Must be a current member to sign up for trips. Note: Signups for the Warm Weather and ‘Out West’ trips have already begun and will continue at the picnic. Bring checkbook to write deposit checks for each trip you want. 

• Raffles: We’ll be raffling off prize baskets, ski bucks and Miller’s gift cards to help offset the cost of the picnic. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. - A separate $5 raffle ticket will be available for front row tickets to the Buddy Holly show at Drury Lane on 9/18. This raffle will benefit the American Blind Skiing Foundation, not PSC, in memory of KayC Pincuspy.  

• Bags Tournament: Win the admiration of all around you by entering! 

• BYO: Bring your own unique mug for beverages (no glass), lawn games and lawn chairs. Picnic table seating is limited PSC provides beer, wine, pop, water and chicken. The chicken will be served at about 2:30 pm. Please be patient while it’s being set up! Please bring a dish to pass. Here’s a guideline, but feel free to bring your own specialty. 

If your last name starts with: 

A-I: Bring an appetizer   J-Q: Bring a Side Dish or Salad   R-Z:  Bring Dessert

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Thurs August 6, PSC General Meeting  We hope you will join us at 7 pm for a Piccadilly Ski Club General Meeting at Miller’s Ale House and relax, have some food & drinks and share your plans for this upcoming fall. If you missed the Ski Trip Extravaganza and/or the Picnic and need to sign up for a trip or pay your dues, make sure you attend this meeting. Even if you have already signed up, we hope to see you at the meeting!

Miller’s is located at 455 E. Butterfield Rd in Lombard, just across the street from Yorktown shopping center. We are in the private room, closest to Butterfield Rd (north side of building).

Please reply to the meeting notice on Meetup. Our Club needs to provide a headcount at least one week before the meeting so please reply before that.

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Thurs August 20, PSC General Meeting  We hope you will join us at 7 pm for a Piccadilly Ski Club General Meeting at Miller’s Ale House and relax, have some food & drinks and share your plans for this upcoming fall.  We hope to see you!

Miller’s is located at 455 E. Butterfield Rd in Lombard, just across the street from Yorktown shopping center. We are in the private room, closest to Butterfield Rd (north side of building).

Please reply to the meeting notice on Meetup. Our Club needs to provide a headcount at least one week before the meeting so please reply before that.

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Sun Aug 23, Summer Party on the Lake II, 1:30pm - 4:30pm  Back by popular demand! Piccadilly is throwing a summer party on beautiful Lake Michigan!   We have chartered a 36-foot, 24-passenger pontoon for Sunday, 8/23, 1:30 - 4:30 pm.  The charter comes with a captain and first mate, coolers with ice, a Bluetooth sound system, an aqua mat and noodles for those who want to jump in the lake, and a long table for playing games, or putting food out.  Of course there are the views of our beautiful skyline as well, and there is also a bathroom onboard :) 

This is a BYOB and BYOF charter - bring your own beverage and bring your own food to share.  We have charted the boat through https://tailgatethelake.com/ .  The dock is located just North of the Chicago Yacht Club downtown - and please note that there is no parking right along the lakefront, the closest parking would be the Millennium Park Garage, you can see where the dock is on the "Dock Location" page of their website.  

What happens if it rains?  Not to worry, the boat has a canvas cover that can be put up.  So what does all this fun cost?? Just $67/person and we have a maximum of 24 on the boat. 

If you are interested in joining the party, please sign up on MeetUp and pay the $67 to Julian.  You can pay by cash or a check at a meeting, mail me a check, or send the money to me via Zelle or Venmo. Let's get the party started!   - Julian

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Thurs Aug 27, “Heart to Heartbreaker” Outdoor Concert in Darien,  6pm.  But get there early! Our final event of the summer showcases Heart to Heartbreaker featuring music from Heart and Pat Benatar and 

capturing the sights and sounds of the women that changed Rock'n'Roll! Concert is free at Carriage Greens Country Club (North parking lot), 8700 Carriage Green Drive in Darien. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks, and look for the Piccadilly flag. RSVP to Nancy Mc on Meetup.

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Sat Apr 17, 2027 PSC Annual Banquet

Add this to your calendar, Save The Date!  More info coming closer to the event date.

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CMSC Event Schedule

     National Ski Council Federation News

v The National Ski Council Federation (NSCF) was established in 1999. It consists of the largest 30 ski councils in the United States and boasts a total membership of approximately 300,000 snow sports enthusiasts. “Our mission is to strengthen councils, with industry participation, so they may better serve member clubs through communication, education and benefits, and to influence issues relevant to snow sports.”

August 19 – 23, 2026 NSCF's next Annual Meeting at the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada

NSCF's Industry News: https://skifederation.org/category/industry-news/

For complete information on NSCF go to: https://skifederation.org/

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