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GET-FIT Men’s Cross-Country Ski Weekend!

Cross-Country Skiing

DATE: Mar 02, 2018
END DATE: Mar 04, 2018

Hike/Event Location: Newfane VT

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Frogmeadow
Newfane, VT United States

Meeting Time: 7:00 AM

Max # People: 14

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Easy to Moderate

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Summary

2 SPOTS LEFT! PLUS JOIN US FOR "GAY DAY AT THE CIRCUS*" Sunday afternoon (details below)!

We have again coordinated with Dave and Scott from Frog Meadow Bed & Breakfast in southern VT for a mid-February weekend for a GO Members “GET-FIT” Winter Cross-Country Ski Getaway. This is an opportunity for Newbies to learn how to cross-country ski and for experienced cross-country skiers to learn new techniques (like skate-skiing) and sharpen their current skills…and for all of us to have fun together! There's also Tubing and you can try try out a fat-tire snow-bike!

Weekend Overview

Delicious Full Country Breakfasts! Saturday & Sunday mornings will start the day with a hearty, full country breakfast;

Cross Country Skiing at Grafton Ponds XC Center We have coordinated with nearby Grafton Ponds XC Center for a money-saving group rate for the weekend as below. There's also tubing at Grafton Ponds and you can try out one of their new fat-tire snow-bikes!

  • Equipment Rentals:$10/day (normally $20)
  • Trail Pass: $10/day (normally $20)
  • Beginner Lessons: $25 for private lessons or $60 for the GO group;
  • Advanced Lessons: $25 for private lessons or $60 for the GO group;

Lodging Frog Meadow has 5 separate rooms with a total of 3 queen-size and 3 king-size beds, so the event is limited to a maximum of 14 (including hosts Scott & Dave). The special GO price is based on double occupancy (two people sharing a queen- or king-size bed). Note that a single occupancy option is available, see below.

Apres-Ski Wood-Fired Hot Tub & Fireplace! Frog Meadow’s wood-fired hot tub will be operating throughout the weekend and in the evening there will be a cozy fire in the fireplace of Frog Meadow’s Great Room, a comfy place to recap the day’s events and enjoy the company of others!

Saturday Night Dinner We’ll gather for a fun, family-style multi-course "from-scratch" dinner.

BYOB Frog Meadow does not have a liquor license so bring along your favorite beverages for Friday & Saturday nights.

Rate & Reservations The rate of $385 per person (plus 9% VT rooms & meals tax) includes 2 nights lodging with full country breakfast each morning, dinner Saturday night and full access to the amenities at Frog Meadow from Friday arrival through Sunday departure. Note that GO Paid members are eligible to receive a 10% discount, so the GO Paid member price is $346.50 (plus tax).

This package price is based on double occupancy (two people per queen or king-size bed). A single occupancy option is available for $515 for those who snore or would prefer not to share a bed/room (the single GO Paid member price is $463.50).

See http://www.frogmeadow.com/rooms_rates.html for more information about the lodging configurations and amenities at Frog Meadow.

How to Book Once you sign up, please make your reservation directly with Frog Meadow (802.365.7242). This will allow you to request the room you prefer and to use a credit/debit card for payment. 50% of the amount is due at the time of reservation; the balance is due 6 weeks prior to the event. In the event of cancellations, there will be a waiting list.

Be sure to identify yourself as a GO member and that you are booking for the GO GET-FIT XC Ski Weekend, whether or not you are a paid GO member, and of course the GO discount code.

*Gay Day at the Circus Spectacular! Sunday March 4 2018, 1PM Lachis Theater, Brattleboro VT

JOIN US FOR “GAY DAY AT THE CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!” presented by the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA)!

What could be better that nimble athletic bodies performing acrobatic feats for your thrills, pleasure & delight?

Scott & Dave from Frog Meadow have organized a social gathering of the LGBTQ Community in support of New England Center for Circus Arts’ (NECCA) annual Circus Spectacular. Please join us for this annual super-fun event! It’s a great way to socially reconnect during mid-winter and support an organization that truly makes a difference in nourishing our local community and the LGBTQ community in particular!

What’s a Circus Spectacular you ask? For this very special, once-a-year benefit event, the New England Center for Circus Arts invites NECCA alumni and professional performers from around the world to donate their talents to raise money for Circus in the Neighborhood, NECCA’s outreach and scholarship programs that among other things helps at-risk, LGBT and questioning youth. NECCA provides them with the opportunity to discover, develop themselves and grow in an unconditional and nurturing LGBT-friendly environment that they can call home.

I know the difference that an organization like NECCA can make in the lives of kids and adults who may be a bit different than the mainstream. As an adult who has competed several times in the Gay Games as well as in gay masters swimming leagues, I have experienced firsthand the joy that athletics and movement have brought to myself and to others. Moreover, I know the Circus Spectacular will be an engaging and enriching day for all who join us, and it raises funds for a wonderful cause!

So, join us for A GAY DAY AT THE CIRCUS SPECTACULAR. You’ll connect with friends old and new and see dazzling performers from around the globe, including high flying aerialists, acrobats, jugglers and more who will bring you thrills, laughter, awe and community at the historic Lachis Theater in downtown Brattleboro!

Full details are at www.frogmeadow.com/circus-spectacular

Note that because this show typically sells out, we suggest that you purchase tickets in advance at www.necenterforcircusarts.org .  Ticket prices range from $15 to $50.

Thank You and we hope to see you at the CIRCUS SPECTACULAR on March 4 at 1PM!

Scott Heller & Dave King

Frog Meadow Oasis for Men

Newfane Vermont

www.frogmeadow.com

P.S. If you are unable to join us for the Sunday Matinee, please consider supporting NECCA by going to the Saturday March 3 evening performance. If you are unable to attend and would like to donate to Circus in the Neighborhood, NECCA’s outreach & scholarship program, click here. Thanks for your support!

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