Morris County Ski Club

June Remarkable Restaurants - Thonglor Thai, Denville
2025-06-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | THONGLOR THAI BISTRO, 288 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville, NJ, United States
Thai food is back by popular demand!!

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Reservation Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Thonglor Thai, 288 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ

Enjoy delicious Thai cuisine at this popular new eatery in Denville, NJ. This restaurant believes that food should be an experience that brings people together and creates memories. From flavors to preparation, Thonglor Thai Bistro strives for perfection in everything they do. Their menu features classic dishes like pad thai, curry and roast duck.
Here are the details:
– Small group! We have a reservation for 10
– BYOB
– Appetizers about $15, main dishes $25 – $35
Please confirm your spot by Tuesday, June 10, 2025 by contacting:
Lisa Margolis
lisaslp@aol.com
973-476-4374
RSVP required. No walk-ins please.
PS:
We are looking for club members to host dinner or luncheons at their favorite dining spot. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Lisa Margolis (973) 476-4374 or Marion Atwater (845) 304-0341.

Hike Turkey Mountain
2025-06-21 09:30 - 14:00 | Pyramid Mountain Visitors Center, 472 Boonton Ave, Montville, New Jersey, 07045
Turkey Mountain
Montville, NJ

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM

Meeting Location: Pyramid Mountain Visitor’s Center
Difficulty: Moderate
Hike distance: 5 to 6 miles
Time: About 3.5 hours to 4 hours

Description: An easy to moderate hike at Turkey Mountain. There are a couple of climbs on the hike, but they are not exceptionally long and moderate in steepness. A significant part of the hike will be easy. There are views of Lake Valhalla and NYC. The hike also passes by a waterfall on which the water flow will be dependent on recent rainfall.

Important Notes for the hike:

We will meet in the Pyramid Mountain Visitors Center and then walk across the street to Turkey Mountain.
If the parking lot is full just park on the side of the road
Hiking boots are recommended as the trails could be muddy.
Daypack to carry extra clothing, sufficient water and your snack.
Bring Insect repellent.
There is a porta-a-potty in the parking lot Restroom facilities are located inside the visitor’s center although I cannot guarantee the visitor’s center will be open at 9:30 AM..
Address for the visitor’s center is 472 Boonton Avenue Montville NJ.
The visitor’s center is about a 20-minute ride from the VFW meeting location.
After the hike we may go to a nearby bar and grill.

For more information, please contact Paul Van Duyne C (201) 470-9317.
Email: p_vanduyne@yahoo.com. Advanced sign up by e-mail is not required but is appreciated.
You can also sign-up on the Meet-up site.
To contact Paul the day of the hike with any other questions (201) 470-9317.

Bar Band: This Old Engine, Grateful Dead Tribute Band, Stirling Hotel, Sunday 8/3, 3 - 6pm
2025-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Stirling Hotel, 227 Main Avenue, Stirling, NJ, 07980, United States
MCSC Music Event!
“This Old Engine”
At the Stirling Hotel, Stirling, NJ
Sunday, August 3, 2025 2pm to 6pm
Ok, music lovers, time to get out those tie dye shirts and Birkenstocks! Join us for an afternoon of music with “This Old Engine.”
“This Old Engine delivers their interpretation of the music of the Grateful Dead for an ever-growing fan base.” (Some of you who are fans of the Irish Harpers, should recognize the guy on the keyboards, as this is another one of the bands with which he tours.)
The” Beer Garden” opens at 12pm and the band plays from 2pm to 6pm.
Stirling Hotel
227 Main Ave
Stirling, NJ 07980
#908-647-6919

Please sign up on the Morris County Ski Club Meet Up page,
or contact Nancy McLaughlin at nmclaughlin71@gmail.com

Somerset Patriots Baseball Game with Fireworks, Friday 8/8, TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater
2025-08-08 18:30 - 22:00 | TD Bank Ball Park, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ, United States
Somerset Patriots Baseball Game
Join Morris County Ski Club for BBQ, baseball and fireworks, Friday night, August 8, at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ.
The Patriots play the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Game time is 7:05. Gates open at 6:35.
Our seats are located in the BBQ area behind left field. The BBQ feast is open from 6:35 to 8:05. Soft drinks and assorted snacks are available throughout the game. The all you can eat buffet opens when the gates open at 6:35 and stays open until 8:05. The BBQ buffet includes:
• Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
• Pulled Pork
• Veggie Burgers
• Mac and Cheese
• Cole Slaw
• Chips
• Cookies
• Fountain Soft drinks (no bottled water)
A grand fireworks display will commence immediately following the game.
Tickets are $40 for MCSC members and $45 for non-members. To secure your ticket, please pay Morris County Ski Club via Zelle (QR code below), or send a check made out to Morris County Ski Club to:
Tricia Barnes
80 S Edgewood Rd.
Bedminster, NJ 07921.
Morris County Ski Club Zelle QR Code:
ZELLE CODE COMING SOON

Scan this code into your bank’s bill pay app to pay MCSCtreasurer@outlook.com.

Sales are limited, so buy your ticket today! Ticket sales end July 24.
Don’t miss out on BBQ, baseball and socializing with your Morris County Ski Club friends!!
Parking at the stadium costs $5.00.
NOTE: Tailgating is NOT allowed at TD Bank park or the surrounding lots. This is strictly enforced.
QUESTIONS?: email Tricia Barnes at tvbarnes98@yahoo.com

Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival
2025-08-16 12:00 - 21:30 | Morristown Green
THE ANNUAL MORRISTOWN JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 16, 2025 from Noon to 9:30 PM
Join your fellow Morris County Ski Club members and guests for a great day of jazz and blues music at the free Morristown Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday August 16.
The music starts at noon on the Morristown Green with Dani G and Friends and continues all the way until 9:30 that night when headliner Samantha Fish will be wrapping up her set. Throughout the day there will be performances by the Jazz Ambassadors (the 19 piece touring band of the US Army), Blues People and King Solomon Hicks.
So, grab your lawn chair or blanket and head down to meet event leader Tony Tarullo for some or all of the music that day.
The Morristown Green will have port-a-potties set up as well as plenty of restaurants nearby at which you can grab a bite to eat. You can also bring food and drinks to the event (though alcohol is prohibited). Bring your own form of hydration, sunscreen and bug repellent to stay comfortable.
If you plan to attend, please email Tony at TonyTarulloMCSC@Yahoo.com so he can try to hold space on the lawn.
On the day of the event, please contact Tony via cell phone (973-978-1776) if you have difficulty finding the group.
The festival is a rain or shine event but in case of rain or extreme heat, please reach out beforehand (since we may shorten our stay to avoid the worst of the weather).
For more details, please check out the official event website.
https://www.morristownjazzandblues.com/
Directions and parking info can be found at https://www.morristownjazzandblues.com/directions
If arriving in Morristown by train, it’s a 10 minute, 0.5 mile walk (gentle uphill) from the train station to the Green.

Bar Event - Pig & Parrot, Brielle NJ, Saturday 8/23
2025-08-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Pig & Parrot, 201 Union Lane, Brielle, NJ, 08730
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Meet Up Time: 5:00pm
Ending Time: ??????
Location: The Pig and Parrot
201 Union Lane
Brielle, NJ (free parking available)
https://www.thepigandparrot.com/
Join JoAnn Pietro and George Demos as they host MCSC and friends for an excellent adventure at The Pig & Parrot. This is a fun, hopping Jersey shore location with a great bar and simple fare restaurant.
No Sign Up Required, but let JoAnn or George know via text that you plan on being there so they can reserve tables for the group.
JoAnn: 201-247-7368 George: 201-481-2161

Be there or be square.

Beach Bike Ride
2025-09-06 09:30 - 17:00 | Risden Bathhouse Point Pleasant NJ, ocean avenue, point pleasant , NJ, United States
Join the Morris County Ski Club on Saturday, September 6th, for our beach bike ride in Point Pleasant, NJ.
Begin the day with a choice of two bike rides 20 or 35 miles. Both rides will be on flat, lightly traveled roads. The 20-mile ride will go to Allaire State Park while the longer ride will have an additional 15-mile loop after Allaire State Park. We’ll start and finish at Risden’s Beach & Bath House. Once the ride is over, we’ll head over to a local place for lunch and libations. If the weather is nice, we may also get some beach time in!
DETAILS:

Meeting time: 9:30 AM. Bike rides will roll at 10:00 AM sharp. Cue sheets will be provided.
Please make sure your bikes are in good working order. Helmets are required; bring plenty of water and a spare tube.
Start point will be from Risden’s Beach & Bathhouse, Ocean & Trenton Aves., Pt. Pleasant.
Remember that meters are in effect 24/7. However, you may find free parking on the side streets away from the beach.

DIRECTIONS TO RISDEN’S BEACH & BATHHOUSE:
GSP South to Exit 98, to Route 34 South. Take 34 South to Route 35 South. Cross the Brielle Bridge over the Manasquan River and continue about 0.5 mile to Arnold Ave. Make a left onto Arnold Ave. and go 0.8 miles to Ocean Ave. Make a right onto Ocean Ave.; Risden’s is 0.2 miles on the left.
To sign up (so we know to look for you), or for more information, contact: DaveTreanor at 732.687.5771 or cdtreanor@gmail.com or
Judee Szaro-Treanor at 732.673.6614 or jstreanor802@gmail.com

** NEW NEW DATE ** Remarkable Restaurants, The Address - Greek Restaurant in Morristown, Thursday 9/18
2025-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Address, 20 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Reservation Time: 7:00 pm
Location: 20 South Street, Morristown, NJ (parking in public lots)
Fixed price dinner, $69 pp, approximately $88 with tax and tip
BYOB
Join a small group of MCSC friends for a great Greek and Mediterranean meal at The Address Greek & Mediterranean Restaurant.
Hosted by George Demos, this dinner is guaranteed to provide a dazzling food experience. (5 stars and great reviews!)
Our group will have a fixed price menu including cold dip platters, appetizers, main course and dessert. You can enjoy tzatziki, spanakopita, braised lamb shank, grilled salmon, moussaka and many more delicious options.
Sample review: “The Address combines fantastic food impeccable service. Every dish was a delight, and the warm welcoming environment made our evening truly special.”
Sign Up Required
Please confirm your spot by Friday, August 29th by sending your name and phone number to George Demos @ 201-481-2161. George will use your contact information to send final information to all attendees.
Group size: minimum of 8 for the fixed price menu. Maximum 12.
PS:
We are looking for club members to host dinner or luncheons at their favorite dining
spot. If you are interested in hosting, please

HIKING WEEKEND AT THENDARA MOUNTAIN CLUB IN HARRIMAN STATE PARK
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Thendara Mountain Club, 1984 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfields, NY
Join the Morris County Ski Club for a weekend retreat at the Thendara lodge in Harriman State Park on September 27 – 28, 2025.
Thendara is a social club where members and their guests enjoy hiking, kayaking and swimming. The lodge is located near Lake Tiorati, where members have access to a private swimming dock and a boathouse stocked with kayaks, canoes, paddles and life jackets. (Note: the swimming dock will most likely be closed for annual maintenance)
Accommodations: A rustic lodge with a main room, surrounded by six bedrooms that accommodate up to 17 people, with 2 – 4 single beds per room. There is a modern kitchen and two wash-up rooms in the lodge, and an outhouse approximately 50 feet outside the lodge. A screened in bunkhouse and tent sites are available for those who would like to sleep in an outdoor setting. Mattresses and wool blankets are provided, but please be sure to bring your own bedding/sleeping bag. The lodge has good filtered well water, so bring a reusable water bottle.
See https://thendaramountainclub.com/ for more details.
Thendara is run by member volunteers. During hosted weekends meals are included, and each weekend participant helps with 1 meal prep or clean-up.

Happy hour appetizers are served around 6pm, followed by dinner. Breakfast and a bagged lunch on Sunday are included.
BYOB – Bring your own alcohol. Please note any food restrictions/allergies in the RSVP.
Optional Activity: We will organize a 3 – 5 mile hike, which will start promptly at 12:30pm on Saturday. Feel free to arrive earlier to unpack before the hike. The entrance gate will be unlocked by 11:00 Saturday morning.
Bring lunch / snack. RSVP to join the hike.
Payment: Approximately $45 – $50 (exact amount TBD)
$25 deposit due with RSVP. Venmo Linda @ 908-463-4972.
[NOTE: Deposit not refundable if you cancel on or after 9/21/25 to cover the cost of purchased food] Also, bring $30 in cash to cover the balance of the actual weekend costs.
Limit: 10 MCSC overnight guests – first 10 to sign up
Directions:
The camp is labeled T20 and situated on Seven Lakes Drive, 1.8 miles north of the Kanawaukee Circle and 2.0 miles south of Tiorati Circle. For GPS: “1984 Seven Lakes Drive Southfields NY”
The gate will be closed. Please note how it is secured and be sure to close it the same way behind you.
RSVP (+ any questions) to Linda Green: miaravda@yahoo.com with **Name, Deposit, Hiking (Yes/No), dietary restrictions**

Pickleball & Pizza
2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | 601 Timberbrooke Dr., 601 Timberbrooke Dr., Bedminster, NJ, 07921, United States
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – MCSC PICKLEBALL EVENT
On Friday October 3rd, join MCSC for a fun night of pickleball at the courts in the Timberbrooke Townhouse complex on Washington Valley Road in Bedminster, across from Hills Drive.
Once again this event is for all levels. We will have 2 courts. Our resident expert, George Demos will give tips to the intermediate players while Gina will coach the beginners. We will have extra paddles and plenty of balls. Space is limited to 16 people, so if you are interested in coming let me know ASAP.
Afterwards we can walk across the street and enjoy some pizza and drinks (BYOB) at Panatieri’s in the Fresh Market Shopping Center.
Date: Friday 10/3/25
Time: Pickleball 5:30 pm – 7:30 (or dark)
Pizza 7:30 – ?
Cost: Pickleball is free, but we will split the cost of the pizzas. BYOB
Bring: Paddle & water. If you bring balls, be sure to put your name/initials on them.
RSVP: Text Gina at 908-240-8715. Provide your name, level of play Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced and note if you need a paddle.

A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
Directions: Use the address 601 Timberbrooke Dr., Bedminster in your GPS and park in any spot on the internal square of the development. The courts are behind unit 601. Any problem – call Gina 908-240-8715.

Rain cancels the event. Gina will text all by 5pm if the weather is iffy.

October Remarkable Restaurant - Mauka
2025-10-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Mauka, 793 US 202 North, Bridgewater, New Jersey
Date: Thursday, October 9th
Reservation Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 793 US 202 North, Bridgewater, NJ

Ever wonder what to order at an Indian restaurant? Let Dina, Eboo’s long suffering wife, be your guide at Mauka!
Mauka prepares real Indian food with bold, rich flavors. From soft naan to creamy korma, each dish is made fresh and delicious.
About half the clientele are Indian. It is BYOB
Mauka has great reviews:
“Food-wise, everything was spot on. We started with the Fish Amritsari, which was perfectly cooked, and the Palak Aam Patta Chaat — crispy spinach with just the right texture and flavor. For mains, we had the Lamb Saagwala and Fish Moiley. The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the fish was moist and delicately prepared — no hint of overcooking. The naan was fresh, hot, and pillowy — just as it should be. Highly recommend Mauka for anyone looking for high-quality Indian cuisine in a relaxed, well-designed space with top-tier service.”

Here are the details:
– Small group! We have a reservation for 8, but we can accommodate 16
– BYOB
– Family appetizer platter: $23, Butter Naan: $4
Chicken Tikka: $19, Apricot Lamb Korma: $25,
Fish Moiley: $27
Please confirm your spot by Thursday, October 2, 2025 by contacting:
Eboo Versi
ebooversi@gmail.com
(908) 698-2390

Hike Ramapo County Reservation
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Ramapo County Reservation, 608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mawah, NJ, United States
Ramapo County Reservation
Mahwah, NJ
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

Meeting Location: 608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah NJ
Difficulty: Moderate
Hike distance: 5 to 6 miles
Time: About 3.5 hours to 4 hours

Description: A moderate 5-to-6-mile hike in Ramapo County reservation. There is a significant climb early in the hike and a more moderate climb around the midway point. The hike will visit the 4 viewpoints on the Vista trail and pass by a waterfall towards the end of the hike.

Important Notes for the hike:

Hiking boots are recommended.
Daypack to carry extra clothing, sufficient water and your snack.
Bring Insect repellent.
There are porta-a-pottys at the hike location. There are also indoor restrooms which are usually open.
This is a county park so it will not be impacted by the Federal shut down
The visitor’s center is about a 35-minute ride from the VFW meeting location.
After the hike we may go to a nearby bar and grill.

For more information, please contact Paul Van Duyne C (201) 470-9317.
Email: p_vanduyne@yahoo.com. Advanced sign up by e-mail is not required is appreciated.
You can also sign-up on the Meet-up site.
To contact Paul the day of the hike with any other questions (201) 470-9317.

Christian Lopez's Halloween Special at the Ross Farm - Non Club Sponsored Event
2025-10-31 19:00 - 2025-11-01 01:00 | Ross Farm, 135 N Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
This is a NON CLUB SPONSORED event. But rumor has it that several MCSC folks will be attending. So if you are interested, click on the link below for more information.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-lopezs-halloween-special-at-the-ross-farm-tickets-1482126663749?aff=oddtdtcreator

November Remarkable Restaurant - il Goccino, Madison NJ
2025-11-06 18:30 - 22:00 | il Goccino, 33 Main St, Madison, New Jersey
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Reservation Time: 6:30
Location: il Goccino
33 Main Street
Madison, New Jersey
Join a small group of MCSC friends for a great Italian meal at il Goccino Ristorante!
Tripadvisor rates il Goccino as the number one restaurant in Madison, New Jersey!
A Tripadvisor review says:” My favorite restaurant! Food is delicious, service is excellent. I have never frequented a restaurant as often as this and never disappointed.” And “Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Enjoyed a fried calamari appetizer and a Dover sole dish. Delicious! Would definitely return!”
Here are the details:
– Small group! We have a reservation for 10
– BYOB
– Appetizers about $17-$22, pasta $24 – $28, main dishes $30-$36
Please confirm your spot by Thursday, October 30th, by sending your name, email and phone number to Jean Kibalo 973-464-9434 jeankibalo@gmail.com. We will use your contact information to send final information to all attendees.
NO WALK INs ALLOWED
PS:
We are looking for club members to host dinner or luncheons at their favorite dining spot. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Lisa Margolis (973) 476-4374 or Marion Atwater (845) 304-0341.

WARREN MILLER MOVIE - SNO-CIETY **Not a club sponsored event**
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:30 | SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, Orange Village, New Jersey
Not a club sponsored event.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6pm arrive, 7pm movie start
Reserved tickets are $30.00, available on-line at:
Warrenmiller.com
(not on the SOPAC website)
You need to search for a theatre near your zip code. Then you will click
to buy a reserved seat ticket at the SOPAC venue. (SOPAC is the only
venue near us showing the movie.)
South Orange Performing Arts Center
One SOPAC Way
Orange Village, NJ
973-313-2787
NOTE: This is not a club sponsored event, but some inquired
about this year’s Warren Miller movie. Feel free to contact others
in the club if you buy tickets and share your ticket location.

Glass Blowing Workshop - **SOLD OUT**
2025-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Morris County School of Glass, 89 Whippany Rd, Morristown
Join the Morris County Ski Club for a Glass Blowing Workshop at the Morris County School of Glass
No experience necessary!
When: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: 2-hour class. Length of class may vary depending on attendance.
Price: $100 Members; $105 Non-Members
Spots Available: 5 spots (*small group but VERY HANDS ON !!!)
Sign Up + Payment Deadline: Friday October 31
Location:
The Morris County School of Glass (on site parking, self-drive)
89 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
Event Leader:
Doug Leite
extreemskier@gmail.com
908-347-1801
Start your weekend off right at the HOTTEST spot in town! Join us in the hot shop where you will experience how to take hot molten glass and twist it, turn it, shape it, blow it and turn it into something extraordinary. You will literally be playing with fire!
Work side by side with one of MCSOG’s talented instructors to make an item of your choice such as a bowl, paperweight, rustic bud vase, flower, and more. You can end your class with a complimentary toast to this amazing experience.
Spots are limited, so if you are interested, don’t wait!
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Payments to ZelleID MCSCtreasurer@outlook.com (*Zelle preferred);
or check made out to “Morris County Ski Club”

Bell Ringing for The Salvation Army
2025-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Stop & Shop, 245 Littleton Rd, Morris Plains, NJ
Let’s continue a much beloved annual Morris County Ski Club tradition – – bell ringing for The Salvation Army!
Put on your thermals, hats, scarves, gloves, toe warmers, etc., and bring
your holiday spirit!
Contact Tim Burt at skiraytb@yahoo.com or 612-963-0185 to sign-up for a one-hour time slot.
You never know what kind of fun antics our bell ringers might be up to, so stop by and visit if you can! We will have holiday hats and noise makers to add to the antics
December 6, 2024
9am – 4 pm
Stop & Shop
245 Littleton Rd, Morris Plains, NJ
(@ the intersection with Route 10 E/B; diagonally across the road from Tommy’s Tavern).

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CATHEDRAL BASILICA IN NEWARK
2025-12-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge St., Newark, New Jersey, 07104
Please join MCSC as we venture to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark for their 53rd annual Christmas concert/carol sing along on Wednesday 12/17 at 8 pm.
The ambiance and seasonal decor, along with the Cathedral choir, organ, instrumentalists, and thousands of participants
combine to create an event not to be missed.
If you have never been to the Cathedral, it is worth the
trip. It was modeled after the famous Notre Dame in Paris and will be decorated with thousands of candles for the event.
George DeMarco will be leading this event.
https://www.newarkbasilica.org/concert-series
For those interested in eating before the concert, there will be a pay for your own dinner at the iconic Tops Diner in Newark at 5:45. After dinner, we will carpool over to the cathedral (10 minutes) for the concert. After the concert we will return to Tops to pick up the cars and/or enjoy some dessert.
https://www.thetopsdiner.com/
Date: Wednesday 12/17
Time: Dinner 5:45
Concert 8:00
Cost: Dinner – pay your own
Concert – free but there is a free will offering
RSVP: Email George DeMarco by December 5 at ZOOMBAG5@YAHOO.COM
Provide your name and cell phone number and specify if you plan to join for dinner so you can be included in the reservation.

Remarkable Restaurant - SAVOR, Somerville
2026-01-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Savor, 18 Main Street, Somerville, New Jersey, 08876
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Reservation Time: 6:30
Location: 18 Main Street, Somerville, NJ
Join a small group of MCSC friends for a great Italian meal at Savor Restaurant.
Located on Main Street in Somerville, Savor Restaurant offers a classic “white tablecloth” Italian dining experience with excellent food and attentive service. Bring your favorite wine and be prepared to relax with friends.
Here are the details:
– Small group! We have a reservation for 10
– BYOB
– Appetizers for about $15-$17, pasta $25-$28, main dishes $30-$40
– Parking! There are several public lots just off Main Street that fill up early as people arrive for dinner reservations. Remember, you need to feed the meter until 7:00 pm. Savor recommends using parking lots 1,4,6 & &7. Visit the Savor Restaurant website for a map of the available lots.

Please confirm your spot by Tuesday, January 6th, by sending your name, email and phone number to Marion Atwater, 845-304-0341 / atwaterm30@gmail.com. We will use your contact information to send final information to all attendees.
No walk-ins, please.
PS:
We are looking for club members to host dinner or luncheons at their favorite dining spot. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Lisa Margolis (973) 476-4374 or Marion Atwater (845) 304-0341.

Remarkable Restaurants - Cafe Azzurro, Peapack
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Cafe Azzurro, 141 Main Street, Peapack, New Jersey
Date: Friday, March 20
Reservation Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 141 Main Street, Peapack, NJ

Join a small group of MCSC friends for a great Italian meal at Café Azzurro!
Reviews say that there is rarely an empty table at this Peapack BYO Northern Italian favorite – no surprise, given the kitchen’s fluency with standards like osso buco and creative signatures items like veal with chopped shrimp and asparagus. All at reasonable prices with a lovely white tablecloth vibe.

Here are the details:
– 14 available spots
– BYOB
– Bring cash to help quickly settle the bill
– Parking available in back and along the street. Extra parking just beyond the restaurant on the right.
Please confirm your spot by Saturday, March 14, by sending your name, email and phone number to Mary Beth Grunstra, (908) 334-7785 / meg104@verizon.net. We will use your contact information to send final information to all attendees.
No walk-ins, please!
PS:
We are looking for club members to host dinner or luncheons at their favorite dining spot. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Lisa Margolis (973) 476-4374 or Marion Atwater (845) 304-0341.

** NEW DATE** April Remarkable Restaurant - La Cucina, Denville - SOLD OUT - Waitlist Only
2026-04-17 18:30 - 21:30 | La Cucina, 278 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, New Jersey
MCSC REMARKABLE RESTAURANT SERIES
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Reservation Time: 6:30pm
Location: 278 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ

Join a small group of MCSC friends for a great Italian meal at La Cucina!

La Cucina is a BYOB Italian restaurant in Denville known for classic dishes like pasta, chicken, and seafood including vegetarian choices. It’s located in a historic house and offers a smart casual atmosphere with an open kitchen concept.
Here are the details:
– Small group! We have a reservation for 10
– BYOB
– Appetizers for about $16-$18, pasta $24-$30, main dishes $26-$30

Please confirm your spot by Monday, April 13th by sending your name, email and phone number to Tricia Barnes, tvbarnes98@yahoo,com, 201-572-6037.
We will use your contact information to send final information to all attendees.
No walk-ins, please.
PS:
We are looking for club members to host dinner or luncheons at their favorite dining spot. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Lisa Margolis (973) 476-4374 or Marion Atwater (845) 304-0341.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day
2026-04-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Habitat for Humanity Build Site, 103-7 Valley View Drive, White Meadow Lake, New Jersey
Free Pizza Party, Happy Hour & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD DAY
April 18th 2026 Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Location: 103-7 Valley View Drive in White Meadow Lake, NJ
Join your friends in the Morris County Ski Club for a day of giving back to the community. We will be participating in the building of two single family homes. As you can see from the photos above taken February 5th the houses are up and enclosed. Our build day may include site work if it is a warm spring day or interior trim work if it is nasty out. Please dress for the weather.
I have made arrangements for the snow in these photos to be removed in time for our day. The date is open to 10 workers. Building experience is not required.
Morris Habitat will provide us with: hard hats, goggles, gloves and basic tools, or you may bring any of your own personal items if you prefer. If you bring your own tools, please label them with your name.
Your build leaders will provide pizza or sandwiches for lunch. When the work is done, the group often convenes for snacks and libations at a watering hole to be named later. Build leader often provides the first round. Restrooms: Porta-potty will be available for your comfort needs at the job site.
Sign up by contacting: Marion Atwater (1-845-304-0341) or Don Smith at donlsmith@optonline.net or (973-727-6413).

Great Swamp Clean-Up
2026-04-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Helen Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ
We have been asked by the Friends of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to repeat our annual roadside clean-up scheduled this year on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Below is the link to the start location at the Helen Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd. Basking Ridge, 07920.
For those who are new to this adventure, we meet at the Visitor Center and organize into 6 groups, each of which is assigned to a portion of the roads surrounding the Swamp. We are provided with tools, trash bags and reflective vests by the Refuge. Volunteers should wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, waterproof boots and gardening gloves.
Refuge personnel periodically pick up filled bags along the roadside as we work. We meet at the end for a group photo in front of the [piles of] filled trash bags.
Please contact Jodi at jodileealper@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer with us and provide her with your email address, phone number and month/year of birth (for completion of the government forms).
Thank you for considering being part of this effort to protect our precious resource. We trust that you will find it as worthwhile as those of us who have participated in the past.
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/great-swamp/visit-us/locations/great-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge

Spring Bike Weekend - Cooperstown NY
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Cooperstown NY, Hampton Inn 4882 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, New York
MORRIS COUNTY SKI CLUB
SPRING BIKE WEEKEND
Cooperstown NY – MAY 1-3, 2026
Lodging – Hampton Inn 4882 State Highway 28 Cooperstown New York. Rooms contain 2 queen beds with a microwave and fridge. Amenities at this newly built hotel include daily breakfast, fitness center, and pool. The hotel is 3.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and the Council Rock Brewery is across the street.
Biking – One organized ride is being planned. The tentative route will be around Lake Otsego. The total distance for the ride is about 28 miles from the hotel and 22 miles from downtown Cooperstown.
Cooperstown The most famous attraction in Cooperstown is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown is home to a variety of breweries, wineries, and a historic cider mill. There is a golf course in Cooperstown and nearby is Glimmerglass State Park.
Cost – Members cost is $190 pp, non-member cost is $200. This includes 2 nights lodging, double occupancy, with 2 breakfasts at the Hampton Inn. An optional group dinner will be arranged for Saturday evening. The dinner is NOT included in the price of the trip.
To sign-up, complete the form below and return it to Paul no later than 4/13/26.
Your spot is not confirmed until Paul has received your completed form and payment has been made in full.
To pay via Zelle, visit our website
https://morriscountyskiclub.com/make-a-payment/
Be sure to note that the payment is for the Spring Bike Trip.
OR:
Make a check payable to Morris County Ski Club and mail it to Paul Van Duyne at 33 Twain Place, Clifton, NJ 07013.
Questions call/text Paul at 201-470-9317 or e-mail at p_vanduyne@yahoo.com
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