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2010 metų ŠALFASS-PLMA žiemos seminaras – slidinėjimo išvyka įvyks pavasario atostogų metu (kovo 20-27) gražiame Vail miestelyje Colorado valstijoje. Kviečiame visus dalyvauti! Pridedame ŠALFASS parengtą informaciją apie renginį. Avio bilietus ir viešbutį patariame užsisakyti jau dabar!

Next year’s snow ski and winter trip is to the beautiful Vail Mountain Ski Resort in Vail, Colorado during March 20-27, 2010 !!!

The trip is being organized by Siaures Amerikos Lietuviu Fizinio Auklejimo ir Sporto Sajunga (SALFASS) aka Lithuanian Athletic Union of North America (LAUNA) & Amerikos Lietuvių Gydytojų Sąjunga (ALGS).

As in the past, there will be many sports enthusiasts from the USA, Canada & Lithuania attending and having a great time. Both skiers and non-skiers and their families are welcome!

ACCOMODATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

We highly recommend staying at the Evergreen Lodge. The Evergreen Lodge is within walking distance to world-class skiing, outstanding shopping, dining and entertainment. Evergreen Lodge, a full service hotel, offers lodge rooms and one & two bedroom condominiums. We stayed here five years ago and many enjoyed the accommodations. Located between Lionshead and Vail Village on the free Town of Vail shuttle bus route, the Evergreen Lodge is only one stop to the Lionshead gondola.

We have negotiated special discounted pricing at the Evergreen Lodge for our group. Please be sure to make your reservations early since these are excellent room rates which are available only on a space available basis. BOOK NOW!

Evergreen Lodge nightly rates for these dates are as follows and are subject to a 3-night minimum stay:

HOTEL ROOMS
Hotel Room – 2 Qn Beds Valley View: $129
Hotel Room – King Bed Valley View: $129
Hotel Room – 2 Qn Beds Mountain View: $154
Hotel Room – King Bed Mountain View: $154

Hotel room rates include continental breakfast for two. Upgrade from continental breakfast to hot breakfast buffet: $7 per person per day (offered for the full stay only). These rates do not include the hotel’s current state and local taxes of 9.8%, which are subject to change by the town of Vail or State of Colorado. Adjoining rooms are subject to availability. Children 12 years and younger may stay free when occupying the same room as a paying adult (maximum occupancy is four persons in rooms with 2 queen beds and two persons in rooms with king bed). Please ask for pricing on one and two bedroom condominium units.

You may contact Carol Pasternak who is a “Mountain Vacation Specialist” to make your hotel reservations. Her email address is: carol@ski.com, or you can call her direct at: (800) 525-2052 x3319, or (970) 925-9500 x3319. She can also assist with any ground transfers, lift tickets, and/or airfare. In order to receive these special rates please identify yourself as part of the Lithuanian Ski Group trip.

Because these rates are offered on a space available basis, please make your reservations early. The Evergreen Lodge offers complimentary parking as well as free Internet in all rooms as well as the lobby.

A Medical & Real Estate seminar shall be offered that same week.

The tentative schedule of events include:

Saturday, March 20th:
Great day to arrive at Vail Mountain Ski Resort! Ski if you have time with suggested lunch @ “Wildwood Restaurant” at the top of Chairs 3 & 7 at noon. Dinner on your own tonight.

Sunday, March 21st:
Ski day on Vail Mountain with lunch at the “Two Elk Lodge” restaurant on the top of the mountain @ noon. “Apres Ski” at the “Red Lion” located at 304 Bridge Street in Vail Village @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Suggested dinner at “Los Amigos” Mexican Restaurant” located at the top of Bridge Street near the ski lifts @ 7pm. To get there, simply take the shuttle from Evergreen Lodge to Bridge Street.

Monday, March 22nd:
Practice race day in the afternoon on Vail’s “Black Forest” NASTAR Public Race Course. Time: TBD. Lunch at the “Eagle’s Nest” Marketplace Restaurant at top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola @ noon. Non-skiers can ride the gondola to the top of the mountain for lunch and scenic sightseeing.

Race Day registration & “Apres Ski” at the “Altitude Café” inside the Evergreen Lodge @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm. This will be the only time for race registration so please be sure to attend if you plan on racing.

May we suggest dinner at “Mezzaluna Restaurant” @ 7pm located right next to the Gondola in Lion Square Lodge in Lionshead.

Tuesday, March 23rd:
Race Day on Vail’s “Black Forest” NASTAR Public Race Course. Time: TBD. May we suggest lunch @ noon at “Sarge’s Shelter BBQ” at “Mid-Vail” on the outside deck weather permitting. Suggested “Apres ski” Happy Hour at “Up The Creek” located at 223 Gore Creek Dr in Vail Village from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

The Ski Racing Medals Awards Ceremony & dinner will be held at the “Lancelot Restaurant” at 201 E. Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village @ 6:30pm.

Wednesday, March 24th:
Suggested lunch at the “Two Elk Lodge” @ noon located at the top of the mountain. Suggested “apres ski” Happy Hour at the “Ore House” at 232 Bridge Street in Vail Village @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Recommended dinner at “La Bottega Italian Restaurant” @ 7pm located at 100 E. Meadow Dr. in Vail Village right along the shuttle route.

Thursday, March 25th:
Ski day on Vail Mountain with lunch at the “Eagle’s Nest” Marketplace Restaurant at top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola @ noon. Non-skiers can ride the gondola to the top of the mountain for lunch and sightseeing. Happy Hour is suggested at “Up The Creek” located at 223 Gore Creek Dr in Vail Village from 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Suggested dinner at “Pazzo’s Pizzeria” @ 7pm located at 122 E. Meadow Drive in Vail Village right along the shuttle route.

Friday, March 26th:
May we suggest lunch @ noon at the “Terrace” located on the lower level of the “Mid-Vail” complex on the mountain. Non-skiers can ride the Cable Car to the top of Vail mountain for lunch and sightseeing. Suggested “apres ski” Happy Hour at the “Red Lion” located at 304 Bridge Street in Vail Village @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Recommended dinner at the “Ore House” at 232 Bridge Street in Vail Village @ 7pm. They are located next to the covered bridge and shuttle stop.

Saturday, March 27th:
Last day to ski and enjoy beautiful Vail Mountain! Have a safe trip home. Thank you for participating!

Any general questions can be directed by email to either Ed Mickus at edmickus1@aol.com or Dr. Vytas Saulis @ vsaulis@sbcglobal.net.

Please contact Carol Pasternak who is a “Mountain Vacation Specialist” with all of your questions regarding hotel reservations, airport ground transfers, lift tickets, and/or airfare. Her email address is: carol@ski.com, or you can call her direct at: (800) 525-2052 x3319, or (970) 925-9500 x3319.

You are urged to make all your travel reservations now as this is a busy travel period. Please stay tuned for future updates!

SALFASS-gos slidinejimo valdyba

Dr. Jonas Prunskis, President
Ed Mickus, Vice – President
Dr. Vytas Saulis, Secretary