The Green Lake Snowmobile Club members held their annual Family Christmas Dinner Party and Dance on Dec. 15.
They had more than 65 people turn out to sing Christmas favourites, have a great dinner and danced the night away with the Class Mates - Gail and Brad Potter.
The turkey potluck dinner was amazing and those in attendance had all the food they could eat.
This is the second dance with live music the club has put on this year. More than 128 people attended the Membership Drive Dinner/Dance in November.
“The turnout this year is amazing,” says club president Peter McKie.
“We are planning a free dance again on New Year's Eve for members and their friends, so be sure to contact a member and join in the fun.”
The snowmobile club started in 1975 with 25 members. It grew steadily to more than 270, but now has only about 75 because of global warming and lack of snow these past few years, the scare of the American economy, people going south for the winter and losing the 70 Mile House Elementary School, which caused the lack of permanent residents.
However, this year, everyone did the “snow dance” and brought back the snow! There are numerous groomed trails for the club's weekly rides on Sundays.
Winterfest is coming up for the whole family on Feb. 10, and the season winds down with a big pig roast celebration on April 13.
Members are urged to ask their neighbours to join the club now and be part of all these exciting events and support our vast trail systems and the cost for those devoted volunteers who take care of them.
Donations are always welcome. The clubhouse is also for rent to members for $50 per day and $100 for non-members.
Please take time to read our newsletter online.
The club is now looking into the possibility of expanding its season into the summer to add more activities and events.
For more information, call Peter McKie at 250-456-6806, Larry Messaros at 250-456- 2129, or Gail Potter at 250-644-4242.
Snowmobilers should note that Green Lake just started freezing on Dec. 13, so people should be cautious.
Ice conditions
Ice needs to be four inches thick to walk on it, eight inches for snowmobiling, and 18 inches to drive a vehicle on it.