JANUARY 2026 President's Message
Another fantastic Snow Blast party is in the books. Everyone turned out in their finery. The drink flowed, the food was excellent and I heard there was a lot of dancing. (Sadly Maggi, Jim and I were unable to attend as we sing in Park City Singers Choir, and our concert was the same night). A lot of fun was had by everyone.
Huge thanks to Irene Tendler for leading the event. Thanks also to Sue Johnson, Lisa Hunter, Deb Black, JoAnn Hertzing, Rich Marx, Beth and Matt (candyman) Hartung and Diane Jamail for all their help in making this happen – it takes a village!
We all turn up at these events and enjoy the event. I thought it would be interesting to have a “behind the scenes” look at what it takes to put an event like this together. It all starts with venue selection. Irene reviewed a number of venues last year, visiting each in person, understanding costs, layouts etc. We need a venue that can seat 120 people, a DJ and a dance floor. Irene then presents the options to the board, along with proposed dates and we vote on it. Once that happens, Irene and Maggi spend time with the venue discussing terms and then with the chef agreeing on the menu. We get quotes for the dance floor and Irene books the DJ. Jeri and Irene keep a spreadsheet of who is coming and who has paid etc.
Once the date and venue are secured, Irene creates a "save the date" event for the calendar and sends out several emails letting Club members know the event is open for booking.
Irene then looks for volunteers to help with the event. Lisa Hunter collected checks. Sue ordered 32 poinsettias from Walmart and bought ribbon for the bows. Irene, Sue and JoAnn met at Mary Lynne’s house to make thirty-two bows to decorate the poinsettias. Luckily Sue is an expert at making bows and taught the group! Irene bought pounds of chocolate kisses to go on each table. Matt arrived early to put the candy on the table. Diane, Deb, Beth and Lisa put the bows on the poinsettias and put them on each table to make it look festive. Lisa and Deb registered people as they arrived.
At the end of the evening Irene and Rich Marx stayed late to ensure the dance floor was dismantled. And Rich handled payments of the deposit and balance.
With a heavy heart we also thank Kathie Marriott, who passed away very recently, for graciously allowing us to use her membership at Park Meadows Country Club.
Whenever you sign our activity release forms, you’re asked to write down an emergency contact phone number. Please don’t ignore this and please write legibly, as it could help our leaders in a very stressful situation. No one expects to use it, but something very unexpected might happen while you’re out with the Club. It doesn’t matter if that contact lives close by or not, but it may help the leader, emergency personnel and possibly a hospital find someone who should know what happened to you and where you’ve been taken.
So leaders, please make sure each person fills out an emergency contact number on the sign-in sheet and those of you participating in club activities, please understand why you’re being asked to supply it.
In case you missed it, we now have a Club Facebook Group. It is a private group. Only members can join, and we ask that you agree to the set of “rules” governing how we act in the group and answer two questions. The link to join is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/psmsc
Finally, a hold the date for your calendars. We will be holding the annual Bash at Jeremy Ranch Country Club on Saturday March 7. More information to follow.
December Events
Events There were 12 Club events in December, given many people are away and the snow had not yet made an appearance. They comprised 1 MTB, 1 fat bike, 4 hikes, 2 snowshoe hikes, 1 Knit & Stitch activity, 1 TGIF, 1 holiday party and 1 special event.
Sports Events Mountain Biking:
Don Winsor led moderate plus MTBing in St George.
Fat Biking: Ellen Sherk led a moderate plus fat bike ride in Round Valley.
Hiking: In December we had the opportunity to join 4 winter hikes. They were all led by Ellen Sherk, one moderate plus and three moderate.
Snowshoeing: We had our first two snowshoe/spike hikes led by Tim Lanz.
Social Events
Knit & Stitch: One Knit & Stitch event at PC Library organized by Caryn Harkins and Jennifer Gurss.
TGIF: There was one TGIF in December at the home of Maggi and John Messina.
Social: The annual Snow Blast party was held at the Park Meadows Country Club on December 13. Thanks again to Irene Tendler and her volunteer team.
Special Event: Tish Tamowski led a trip to Crystal Hot Springs.
Thanks to everyone who helped make these events happen. It’s beginning to come but keep doing the snow dance….
Kate Stephenson President
