July 4th Cookout 2026 Pictures

Our annual 4th of July cookout had 46 people attending, including 5 new members and 5 former members renewing their membership! Welcome to our new members, Dawn, Chris, Kim, Cory and Terry. And welcome to our returning members, Barb, Alan, Ruth, Jatone and Bobbie.

Isotopes Tailgate & Game Pictures

A fun time was had by everyone attending the 2026 Sitzmarker Isotopes Tailgate and Game event. And the 'topes' even won! And a great big THANK YOU to our host, Mike Harrison, who always does a great job putting this event together.

Park Square Market SNO Pictures

Enjoyable evening at the Park Square Market. Over 25 Sitzmarker's enjoyed the ambiance, good food and drink, and catching up with one another. Here are some pictures of the event.

2026 Annual Meeting Pictures

The Sitzmarkers Annual meeting was held Tuesday, April 22nd at the Volare Rooftop bar. New officers were elected and brief reports were given related to the clubs upcoming events, including the planning for our 60th Anniversary celebration in the fall. Below are some pictures of our members enjoying the good times at the meeting.

Top Golf Event Pictures

Much fun was had by all at ABQ’s glorified driving range…Top Golf!  Some folks came as spectators, but quickly joined in the play.  Where else can you wack a golf ball at the same time being served cocktails and dinner?  Plus there were sofas for lounging between tee times!  Players were divided into (3) groups with each person giving their best efforts at aiming for various tees.  The computer kept score.  The stand-outs were Joan Schueller, Jeff Yingling and Mike Cassisa as their skills were well beyond the novices.  Those present were:  Phil & Cindy Newman; Mike & Linda Campbell; Nancy Ruscetti; Dorine Gaylor; Joan Schueller; Marlene Brown; Phil & Julie Dreike; Lee & Janice Chavez; Jeff Yingling; Mike Cassisa; and Paul Adkin.   We had a ball…golf ball that is…pun intended 😊.

 

Purgatory Ski Trip

Purgatory, February 6-9, 2026

20 fun friends went on the Purgatory trip. We enjoyed 2 blue bird days of skiing. Although the snow was not the best, we made the best of it!

The trip started with the Rio Grande Best Western complimentary happy hour. Was great to get caught up. Out to dinner at various Durango restaurants followed by watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

Saturday morning with a leisurely breakfast courtesy of the hotel. On to the slopes and all met for lunch.

Saturday evening was fun with the Sitzmarker Gift Swamp with the outdoorsy theme. Lots of good stuff for this active group of friends. Then off to Steamworks for a dinner of good food, and great conversation. A group finished the evening at local bars–hard to believe!

We made friends with the Phoenix ski club who were staying at the hotel. Fun to meet like minded people.

Also made friends with folks from NM who were at Purgatory for the weekend. Invited them to join the Sitzmarkers.

Look at the gallery of pictures to see first hand the laughs we had!

Enjoying Dante’s for lunch

Powder house

Purgatory Village

The Gang Table # 1

The Gang Table # 2

Paul’s Park and THAT VIEW!

The beautiful Needles mountains with Spud Mountain right beside.

Meeting up at Purgy’s Pub after a great day of skiing!

Monarch Ski Trip

Monarch Ski Trip, January 8-11, 2026

Our first trip to Monarch—and it was GREAT. 27 fun friends on the trip made it very special. We had some new snow and were able to duck into No Name (open for the first time this season) for a couple of runs. The mountain gave us everything promised, from cruisers to challenging steeps.

We had a wonderful evening social event at Creekside Chalets and Cabins. It was great to catch up with friends and meet new folks who joined us. The snow flake charms or wine charms were a great hallmark for the trip.

The accommodations were nice, with great feedback on the hot tubs.

We will do it again!