North Stars biking on the Lake Wobegon State Trail

Singles Holiday Party, December 2011

John D. and Todd M. canoeing

January 2012 All Club Meeting ( open to Public  ) WHEN: Tuesday, January 10 2012 6:30 pm Social Time 7:00 pm Meeting and Program Door prizes! WHERE: NEW LOCATION FOR 2011-2012! (Change from Oct, 2011!) St. Peter Catholic Church 6730 Nicollet Ave Richfield, MN (1 block S of 66th (traffic light) park in West parking lot, enter through middle doors) PROGRAM: "The Makings of the City of Lakes Loppet" presentation will be done by John Munger, Jr.- the director of the City of Lakes Loppet. He will give us the inside scoop on this race with the faces of many of the skiers and volunteers. Check Out Our Club Merchandise on Zazzle! About Us Overview of member benefits Open letter to potential members Club History Trail development opportunities Schedule of year-round events Club constitution Club policies Try Us Before Joining Attend a meeting or event, click here for a schedule. Participate in a Day Trip (overnight trips are reserved for members), click here for a schedule. Check out the New Member page to see how the club works and what services are available to members. To Join Complete and return a Membership Form or better yet, sign up at one of our meetings. it will be your best investment of $20 ever. For questions about membership, e-mail Membership@north-stars.org. Top Tips Layer clothes to keep warm and dry Creative safety equipment Winter recreation safety Waxing for classical (diagonal stride) skis (NOTE: This page looks better in print than it appears here.) From MasterSkier.com: It's OK to Have Sore Muscles From MasterSkier.com: Spread the Love of XC Skiing From MasterSkier.com: Ski For The Joy of Skiing From MasterSkier.com: The Classic Fundamentals  From MasterSkier.com: One of Canada's Finest Resorts (Stokely Creek) From MidwestWeekends.com: Candlelight Skiing Events in the Upper Midwest

Wednesday, January 4{Wednesday Wanderers} Lebanon Hills Regional Park Meet at 10 am at Lebanon Hills Visitor Cernter and Schulze Lake Trailhead, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan MN. Ski /snowshoe or hike, depending on conditions. We will have a pot luck afterwards at Judy and SanfordÕs house. Co-Leaders: Judy D and Sanford B. Directions to the Lebanon Hills visitor Center: From the North/South/West : I-35 to Cliff Road in Eagan, East on Cliff Road 3.6 miles to Lebanon Hills Visitor Center. From the East: County Road 42 to State Hwy 3 in Rosemount, West on Cliff Road to Lebanon Hills Visitor Center. Saturday, January 7{All Club} If There's Snow We'll Go Former President Kathy K and Former President John D will lead a trip to the best snow conditions near the twin cities. Check the e-loype the week of the trip for details and the Message Board the morning of the event for any last minute information or details. Sunday, January 8{All Club} If There's Snow We'll Go Becky L will lead a day trip to Lebanon Hills in Eagan. Trip details will be in the e-Loype the week preceding the trip. FFI call Becky Tuesday, January 10{All Club} January All - Club meeting - see detais on left Wednesday, January 11{Wednesday Wanderers} Ski or Snow- shoe Elm Creek Park. Meet at the chalet at 10 a.m. and we will begin skiing at 10:15. A daily pass or season pass is required. Bring a lunch or you can buy lunch at the snack bar. FFI: Stephanie C Thursday, January 12{All Club} Ski Under the Lights. Ski the lighted loops of French Park. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the VisitorsÕ Center. Headlamps recommended. Three Rivers Ski Pass required - $4/day or $50/ season. Leader: Stephanie Cr Please check the eLoype and the message board for any changes. /tr> Friday, January 13 - Monday, January 16{All Club} Come Ski with us on MLK Holiday Weekend at Maplelag North Stars have been going to Maplelag for more than 35 years. Join us for great camaraderie, hospitality and gourmet meals {including a never empty cookie jar} and superb skiing on impeccably groomed trails. You ski right out your door! The resort features over 70 K of trails including 15 K of skating trails. There has been a new snowshoe trail since last year. This will be a car pooling trip with A NEW MEMBER PRIORITY. There is a hot tub that accommodates over 30 people. There are two saunas, one indoor and a newly renovated outdoor suitless sauna { allowing you to take the plunge in the lake }. There are massagers over the week-end. Sign up early, There will be a dance on Sat. night and a talent show on Sun. night. Cost is $305 for adults, $135 for kids 8-14, $99 for kids 4-7, kids under 3 go free. The cost includes nine meals if you arrive before supper on Fri night. Send waiver and check of $100 { payable to Barb W}. There will be no refund of the deposit once the check has been mailed to Maplelag around mid- December. FFI Barb W or Allen P Saturday, January 14{All Club} If thereÕs Snow WeÕll Go Jerry N will lead a day trip to a local area with good snow. Details will be listed in the e-Loype the week of the trip. FFI: Jerry N Saturday, January 14{All Club} If there's Snow We'll Go Lois C will lead a day trip to a local area with good snow. Details will be listed in the e- Loype the week of the trip. FFI: Lois C Tuesday, January 17{All Club} Volunteering for the Emergency Foodshelf Network One day a month North Stars do volunteer work for the Emergency Foodshelf Network in New Hope. We usually work a three hour shift running from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. All North Stars and friends are welcome to participate in this activity. Directions to the EFN facility: If heading toward New Hope via I-94/694 take the Boone Ave exit and head south to 54th Ave N. Turn left onto 54th, the building will be on you right. If coming via MN 100, head west on CR 9 {42nd St.} and then head north on Boone to 54th. If coming via US169, take the 49th Ave exit and head east to Boone, go north to 54th and turn right. For further info call Al M   Hot News Items Sun Valley, Idaho January 20 - January 28, 2012 Trip leader is President David S. and Walter C. Further details available here. at a later date. Isaak Walton Lodge, Glacier National Park February 18 - 25, 2012 Leaders are Ellen W. and Joan F. Trip is currently FULL! Sjusjoen, Norway March 10 - 18, 2012 Leader is Solveig O. Further details available here.