SNO – Top Golf
TOPGOLF
SNO-Thursday, February 12, 5:30 pm
Attention all Sitzmarkers, friends of Sitzmarkers, golfers and want-to-be golfers-no experience needed! To kick off 2026, mark your calendar for what we believe will be one of the most fun and enjoyable social events of the year.
On February 12, we plan to meet at Top Golf in Albuquerque for an evening of fun, laughter, food, and sportsmanship as we all try to hit the ball to the correct spot. No previous golfing experience is necessary, and golf clubs are provided, or bring your own. We plan to meet at 5:30 where we will all purchase our play tickets. Food and adult beverages are available for purchase. Depending on how many will be attending, we may be able to reserve special golf bays.
The golfing area is heated and covered so weather will not be an issue. You must RSVP with your intent. If enough people plan on attending, we will get discounts. It is expected the cost will be about $20 for golf play, if we don’t get any discounts. Please RSVP to Phil Newman (C) 214 437-3734 by January 31. We are looking forward to having some fun with other duffers and want-to-be duffers!
Enjoy year-round comfort in our hitting bays with cooling fans in the summer and heated bays in the winter, all with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar and restaurant. Using our complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves.
Holiday Happy Hour: Dec. 6th – 5 pm
Holiday Happy Hour Invitation
Come Celebrate the Season with Sitzmarkers Members!
You’re Invited!
Please join us for a festive Holiday Happy Hour at Volaré! The Club will be providing a fabulous Charcuterie Board. Additional purchases can be made from the full bar and menu.
Event Details
- Date: December 6, 2025 Saturday
- Sunset Viewing: 4:45 PM
- HH Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Volaré (top floor of the Element Hotel, 2430 Louisiana NE)
- Hosted by: Sitzmarkers Ski and Social Club
Celebrate the Season
Come and enjoy the warmth and joy of the holiday season with new and old friends. We’ll kick off the evening with a beautiful Sunset Viewing at 4:45 PM, followed by a Happy Hour filled with great company, delicious drinks, and holiday cheer.
Don’t Miss Out!
Mark your calendar and be sure to join us for this special gathering. We look forward to celebrating together!
Night Out at Sports Systems and More
Sitzmarkers Night Out–Thursday, December 4, 5-7 pm. Sports Systems, 6915 Montgomery Blvd NE.
Followed by Billy’s Long Bar, 4800 San Mateo Blvd NE
FREE special showing of the newest ski/boarding equipment, clothing, and services offered by Sports Systems.
Hope to see you there!
SNO-Ski Trips, Membership and Upcoming Social Event
NM SITZMARKER SKI & SOCIAL CLUB
FRIENDS GATHER FOR
SKI TRIP SIGN UPS
RENEW MEMBERSHIP
BRING A FRIEND TO JOIN THE CLUB
SIGN UP FOR UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
***SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025, 5:00-9:30 pm***
WHERE: At a member’s home. Join Sitzmarkers Ski and Social Club for access.
MEMBERS AND MEMBERS bringing PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
Ski Trips
MONARCH-One female slot available at the cabins and lots of room at Comfort Inn available
PURGATORY-Better pricing than last year. Limited number of discounted lift tickets
WOLF CREEK-we will watch the snow pattern and lock down at date.
https://nmsitzmarkers.org/(you can sign up on the website, including making payments!)
Upcoming Sitzmarkers Night Out (SNO)
Sports System, Thursday, Dec 4, 5-7 pm followed by Billy’s Long Bar
TopGolf. 2 hours of hitting balls with friends, food and purchase your beverage. TBD
Membership
If you have not renewed, you can at the party. And bring a friend to join the club
There will be a drawing at this event for $10 off membership. If you have already renewed your membership, you will get $10 cash.
This is a pot luck event that is sure to please your taste buds
PLEASE USE THESE SUGGESTIONS TO BRING A DISH:
We change these up for each event
LAST NAME I-P: MAIN DISH/CASSAROLE of your choice
LAST NAME Q-Z: SIDES AND SALADS
LAST NAME A-D: DESSERTS
LAST NAME : E-H APPETIZERS
Bring their own beverage (bottled water will be provided)
ABQ Ski Movie
Adaptive Sports Program, New Mexico
Let’s go to the Albuquerque Ski Movie
Saturday, November 15, 6 pm-7:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm
At Sport Systems
Doors open at 5:30, the show will start promptly at 6:00 pm! No paper tickets will be issued – just be prepared to show your confirmation email and/or provide your name at the door. The movie screening will be outdoors, so bundle up & THINK SNOW!
Tickets are just $10.00 per person. Follow this link to buy a ticket. You do not need to log in.
Or go to Adaptive Sports website events
https://www.adaptivesportsprogram.org/events
It would be great to have a group of Sitzmarkers sitting together with our Ski Club sign on the back of our chairs. Yes, bring your own chair. It is an outdoor event, so dress warm and bring a blanket.
Let Julie Dreike know if you are going so we can coordinate with one another.
[email protected] or cell 505-321-8595
Pray for Snow-NOTE CHANGE IN DATE
***PRAY FOR SNOW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025, 3:00-6:00 pm***
We are giving you one more day to prepare for Pray For Snow
MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS
MONARCH, PURGATORY, WOLF CREEK SIGN UPS AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT
WHERE: At a member’s home. Join Sitzmarkers Ski and Social Club for access.
Trip Details: This is a drive yourself trip. This is an easy drive, no mountain passes as you drive to the Sitzmakers member’s home who are hosting the event.
This is a pot luck event that is sure to please your taste buds. Additionally, there will be information about the latest equipment and trends in skiing. Information about getting in shape for ski season. AND the all important Pray for Snow ceremony.
PLEASE USE THESE SUGGESTIONS TO BRING A DISH:
LAST NAME A-H: MAIN DISH of your choice
LAST NAME I-O: SIDES AND SALADS
LAST NAME P-T:DESSERTS
LAST NAME : U-Z APPETIZERS
Bring your own beverage (bottled water will be provided)
CEREMONY:
Bring something to sacrifice to the Snow God and Goddess.
Old skis, old boots, a one piece ski suit, mis-matches gloves, a broken ski pole, old socks (we prefer clean), or other items to make the God and Goddess happy.
(you can have you item back after the ceremony if you like)
Ski Trips—more information coming soon.
| Where | When | Check all for a great season! |
| Monarch Ski Resort to ski the first season of their expansion | January 2026 | ______ |
| Purgatory to the traditions and stay ahead of the devil | February 2026 | ______ |
| Wolf Creek to ski the most snow in CO for the 85th season | March 2026 | ______ |
| Spir of the Moment Trips to ski the snow storm that is arriving….. | TBD | ______ |
Deposit: $00 due asap FINAL PAYMENT DUE: In the form of memories and gratitude!
CANCELLATION POLICY: Don’t even think about canceling your participation in this event! The Snow Gods and Goddesses are watching. We need you to help us all prepare for a great season.
Members and prospective members are welcome.
https://nmsitzmarkers.org/ (you can sign up on the website, including making payments!)
Valles Caldera Experience, Thursday, September 25
Come hike with us
Join your fellow Sitzmarkers for a private, ranger-guided program at Valles Caldera. (Private means our group, members and non-members welcome)
September 25th
Instructions for day of event
This will be a drive-up event. Drive yourself or meet at Sandia Casino no later than 8:00 AM to carpool. The trip takes approximately 1-1/2 hours using US Route 550 and NM Route 4.
First, check-in at the Welcome Center by 9:45 AM. All visitors must have an entrance pass, either Standard, Annual, or America the Beautiful/Senior.
Next, we’ll meet at the new Volcano Discovery Center at 10:00 AM.
Event details
A ranger will lead a wildlife/wolf program. Some easy hiking on trails will be required. The program will last about 2 hours. As an added attraction, the leaves should be turning around this time.
Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a table under the pines at the Volcano Discovery Center or get together with other Sitzmarkers for a meal at Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon, the cowboy bar in Jemez Springs.
RSVP NOW!!
Please RSVP via this email for the headcount to be given to the ranger. Contact us with Questions
Let’s Attend an Isotopes Baseball Game
Enjoy Nature!! Go to a Baseball Game!!
Let’s Attend the Isotopes Baseball Game on
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Tailgate Party – 5:00 pm
Baseball Game – 6:35 pm
We are planning to attend the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game as a group on Thursday, June 12. Before the game, we plan to hold a “Tailgate Party” in a shady area with trees that is in one of the parking lots north of the football stadium (see map). The tailgate party will begin at 5:00 pm but come when you can. The game starts at 6:35 pm. You can bring any beverage or snacks to the Tailgate party to share with the group. We will provide the tables, plates, cups and flat ware. It will cost $7.00 (credit card only) to park in the lot so you may want to consider car pooling.
We plan to sit in the box seat section (probably Section 108) where the tickets cost $22.20. If you would like tickets to sit with the group, contact Mike Harrison (e-mail: [email protected] or 505-239-2663 Cell) If your credit is good, he will purchase the tickets and distribute them just before the game or you could pick them up at his home during the day on the Monday before the game or on the day of the game. Please note that the game starts at 6:35 pm.
If you are having trouble finding the Tailgate Party, call Mike on his cell phone: 505-239-2663 or Julie Dreike 505-321-8595.
Our chances of getting a block of tickets together will be much better if we buy the tickets at least 5 days ahead of the game day. If you want to participate, please contact Mike soon, certainly by June 6. Not a member of Sitzmarkers, this is a great opportunity to join the Club!
SNO – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (ALT)
w/Pre-show Pot Luck. Reserve Tickets Now!
Tickets are now on sale. Senior price is $32.00. Buy your tickets soon—this will be a popular show. Before the show: Pot luck heavy Hors d’Oeuvres
Before the show: Pot luck heavy Hors d’Oeuvres at the Dreike home, 5:30 pm. Bring your beverage of choice.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
June 6 – 22, 2025
Words and Music by GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL
Book by DOUGLAS MCGRATH
Music Arrangement with SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Before she was hit-maker Carole King – she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart- topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.
SNO – Turner & Grimes Trio at Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl
Join the Sitzmarkers for a night of fun and good music, including an “old” Sitzmarker, Mike Grimes as part of the Trio.
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5-8 pm at Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl.
The city’s rockingest bowling alley out on the enclosed patio. Happy hour drink prices until 7 and great pubfare!
No need to RSVP, just come out and look for Sitzmarker table top tents to join the fun!
Not a member of Sitzmarkers? This is a good opportunity to meet some folks and join this great social and ski club.