Fri June 13, Coffee & Walk at McCullum Park 9:00am Join your DayTripper Piccadilly Pals in Downers Grove at McCollum Park (67th and Main Streets).  We will meet between the 4 baseball fields in the center of the park, where they have a small pavilion with outdoor seating and indoor restrooms.  Bring your own coffee and after chatting a bit, we will walk a mile on the paved path. RSVP by Email to Sandy smliedtke@gmail.com to join us at 9am.

Join the DayTrippers list:   If you are available during the week for short notice events, Don't forget to send your email to trourk25@outlook.com if you are interested in DayTripper pop up events during the day, and to smliedtke@gmail.com if you want to play pickleball at McCollum Park in Downers Grove.

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Fri June 20, Hokusai & Ukioye/The Floating World Art Exhibition 1:30 pm  The Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, will feature over 60 original works and artifacts by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). Works by acclaimed artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige are a window into the life during this time when the city of Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the center of Japan’s economy and culture. 

The collection includes original painted works, intricate color woodblock prints and instruments and other beautifully lacquered objects and more. This collection has never been seen in the U.S. and is on loan from the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art in Genoa, Italy. 

Additional related interactive displays will be shown throughout the McAninch Arts Center, where the museum is located.

TICKETS: Please purchase your tickets online in advance:  https://www.theccma.org/hokusai.  Cost is $27-$30.  Tickets are priced for timed entry—we will plan on a 1:30 pm ticket on June 20—please arrive about 10 minutes early so we can gather as a group.

AFTERWARDS: Approximately 3:30? We’ll stop at Two Hound Red Brewery, 486 Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn for refreshments.

Also please sign up on Meetup so we know who will be joining us.  Note that signing up on MeetUp alone will not get you into the exhibit—you must purchase your timed entry ticket in advance.  Event hosted by Eileen Murphy Amlee

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Sat June 21, Chicago Dogs Baseball, Rosemont, 6pm - Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Join Piccadilly for our first ever 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 a theme night of “HEROES AND VILLAINS” (so dress accordingly) and a Fireworks Night!  We will be sitting in the outfield Reserve Section for the low low price of $15 per ticket and $3 for parking. I am told the food and drinks are also reasonably priced.

You must purchase your tickets ahead of time online at the following link:

https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=CDSV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=53091#/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=8340  Code: PSKI.

Each ticket purchase would include a Chicago Dogs hat. The game will be held on Saturday 6/21/25 at 6:00 PM (gates open at 5pm) at the state-of-the-art Impact Field located at 9800 Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont. Hope to see you there!  - Ted R

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Sun June 22, Trip Sign-Up Extravaganza

Noon - 3pm at Miller’s Ale House, Lombard

12noon  - Membership sign ups open

12:30pm - Trip Sign ups open

3pm  -Trip Signup Event ends

We hope you will join us and get your 2025/2026 Trips scheduled!

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Tues June 24, “Kaleidoscope Eyes” Band at Fishel Park, 6/7 pm. There is no better way to enjoy the summer than being outside, relaxing, and taking in the music with friends. Come hear “Kaleidoscope Eyes.”  This amazing acoustic tribute band formed to capture the feel, sound and vocal diversity of the Fab Four. 

Our PSC point person for the night, Cheryl Skurkis, will be there at 6pm to secure some spots, so come early and help set up our location. We usually meet toward the front of the park, on the south side, by the vendors, adjacent to Grove Street. Note: we are looking for someone to coordinate weekly meetings at Fischel Park for impromptu gatherings.

Concert runs 7-8:30pm. Bring your own chair, blanket, food & beverage. No Outside Alcohol allowed.  Alcoholic drinks and food are available for purchase on site. Please RSVP on Meetup so we can watch for you. 1000 Grove St., Downers Grove - west of Main St. (behind Emmett’s).

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Thurs July 10, PSC General Meeting  Note: July Meeting is 2nd Thurs of the month due to the holiday. If you missed signing up for trips at our June Extravaganza, bring your checkbook and see what trips are open. You can also pay your dues at the July meeting if you haven’t already done so. This will be our only meeting in July so please plan to come at 7 pm at Miller’s Ale House and have some libations while we tell you our newest plans for the summer.  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 July 13, Muddy Waters Tribute & Blues Jam  1pm - 5pm. 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

4:00PM – West Side Divas Showcase (more blues)

6:00PM – 7th Heaven

The free festival includes the Main Stage & Beer Tent, Food Vendors, Crafters, Carnival, South Stage,  South Beer Tent, folding chairs, (or BYO chair) and runs Thursday 5pm-9:30pm; Friday 5mp-10:30pm & Saturday noon - 10:30pm; Sunday noon-8pm. Hosted by Terry Turlek, email turlekt@gmail.com

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Sat July 19, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Kayak Adventure (VII)  10am “Get Your Mardi Gras On (the River)”  Bill & Ted are back once again for another Excellent Kayak Adventure on the Fox River, Saturday July 19. This year’s theme will piggyback off the Banquet with the return of a Mardi Gras theme…so get your beads flying for a water adventure. Our adventure also coincides with the Yorkville River Fest, where we can conclude our day with food and drink, craft beers, and live country music. Non-water going folks are welcome to join us at the festival at the end of the trip.

The Kayak Adventure will run from the Montgomery Dam to the Yorkville Dam. It is a leisurely and scenic paddle down the Fox River. The adventure usually lasts 4-5 hours. Meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville, which is the trip’s endpoint. We will shuttle everyone to the start point at South Broadway Park in Montgomery, and put in just below the dam. Our lunch stop will be at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego. Paddlers must supply their own food, water, and other beverages for the entire journey. Feel free to bring along any fun props or kayak decorations. Both porta-potties and potable water are available at the lunch stop. We will take out just above the Yorkville Dam at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville.

The Yak Shack has 17 kayaks reserved for Piccadilly, first come, first served. There are also 20 canoes available for rent if a canoe is desired or if the kayaks are sold out.

You must call the Yak Shack at (630) 479-8074 to reserve for Saturday July 20 and tell them you are with “Piccadilly Ski Club” to get the bargain rate of $35 for single person Kayaks and/or $50 for two-person canoes. We will sign waivers and pay for the watercraft at the beginning of the adventure. Our reservation hold ends on July 11, after which watercraft will be released for rental to the general public. The rental includes life jackets, paddles, delivery and pickup of the watercraft.

When you have completed your reservation, please sign up on Meetup to give others an idea of who is going. If you have your own watercraft, we encourage you to join our trip at no cost. You will be responsible for coordinating your own watercraft drop off and pick up. Indicate in Meetup comments if you plan to bring your own watercraft.

The trip will go rain or shine, in the absence of lightning, assuming river conditions are favorable. Email trourk25@outlook.com or bciciora@yahoo.com for any additional information about this excellent adventure.

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Thurs July 24, Willow Springs Car Show and Hike – Meet at 3pm. Car show is from 4:00-10:00 pm in the Village Circle located at the corner of Willow Springs Road and Archer Ave. Walk around the car show at your leisure then head over to Imperial Oaks Brewery and enjoy a few beers with fellow PSC friends. The brewery might have a food truck. You can also bring your own snacks. 

Pre walk/hike:  Meet 3:00 at the John Husar I & M canal bicycle trail. The path is a walk-in walk-out trail that is paved and mostly flat. The trail is close to Imperial Oaks. 

Please reply on meetup and let us know if you’ll be there for the hike, car show, or just a beverage.

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Thurs Aug 7, PSC General Meeting  Note: We are back to 2 meetings a month, the 1st and 3rd Thursday from August – April.  We may have just seen you at the Picnic on Sunday but we would love to see you again! Plan to come at 7 pm at Miller’s Ale House and have some libations while we tell you our plans for the fall and winter season.  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 10, Summer Party on the Lake  from  1:30 - 4:30pm. Piccadilly is throwing a summer party on beautiful Lake Michigan!   We have chartered a 36-foot, 24 passenger pontoon boat for Sunday, August 10th, 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 me.  You can give me 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 julianf@att.net

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     National Ski Council Federation News

v The National Ski Council Federation 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.”

For more information:  https://skifederation.org/

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