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| Mackinaw Island "Somewhere in Time" |
9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
Mackinaw Island, Michigan
www.mackinawisland.comWe will depart our Shepler's shuttle bus at WSP at 9:30am, 10:30am or 11:30am for a short ride to Mackinaw City. Then board the Ferry Boat at the Mackinaw Island Ferry Dock; and ride by boat to this enchanting island. Set back to a time when horses were the only transportation, walking was in fashion, you will have the option to visit the Historic Grand Hotel - there is a fee to enter the grounds (the movie Somewhere in Time staring the late Christopher Reeves was filmed here).
If you would rather ride a rented bicycle around the flat 8 mile road you will experience a 360 degree view of the water. A carriage ride or a rented horse will give you yet another view of the island both are easily arranged at the island dock. But, if you would rather take a nice walk through the main street you will experience the shops, a taste of Mackinac Island Fudge, and a chance to pick up a memory of the island. Just up the hill overlooking the yacht harbor is the historic Fort which is available for touring, and many historical churches to visit.
There is a lot to do and see on Mackinac Island that is free of charge, but we know that you will probably buy a T-shirt and the famous FUDGE. We would ask you set your watches to take the RETURN boats to Mackinac City at 2:00pm, 3:00pm or the last 4:00pm Shepler Ferry Boat from the Island and there will be a shuttle bus ready to return to WSP.
NOTE: For those of you who are staying in Mackinac City at a Hotel, Please purchase your tickets on our Website to get the discount. You can join us at the Shepler Ferry Docks for the 10am, 11am, or 12noon Ferry Boat departures, and return in time to meet us at WSP for dinner.
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| Fort Michillimac |
1pm - 5pm
Mackinaw City, MI
www.mackinawcity.comThis event is an alternative for those that do not Golf or do not want to take the Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise; and would like to explore Mackinaw City's Great Lakes Crossing, catch a movie, go souvinier Shopping, or visit the historic Fort Michillimac .
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ON YOUR OWN, and planned to give those that stay in the park an opportunity to go into Mackinaw City, and get a ride with those that are attending the Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise. Round trip Shuttle is $5.00 each.
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| The 12th Green at Hidden River Golf & Casting Club. |
8 am - 2 pm
HIDDEN RIVER GOLF AND CASTING CLUB
7688 Maple River Road
Brutus
MI
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www.hiddenriver.com/Brian Cote'
The Golf Scramble will be a FUN GAME that everyone is welcome to play. Our host for this event will be Brian Cote'. He has hit the links at nearly all the great courses Michigan has to offer, and will provide an experience we won't forget. Brian can also give you tips on which courses you may want to play after the reunion.
NOTE: AS OF 03-25-08 THERE ARE 12 PLAYERS SIGNED UP!!! KEEP those RSVP's coming in.
THERE IS NO PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. YOU WILL PAY YOUR GREENS FEES & CART RENTAL when you play.
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| White Shoal Light |
1pm - 5pm
meet at the Sheplers Ferry Dock
www.sheplersferry.comWednesday Lighthouse Cruises go Westbound. You'll bear west and pass directly under the Mightly Mackinaw Bridge, setting the stage for this 3-hour round trip tour.
Visible to the south along the 20 mile run to White Shoal Light is our own Wilderness State Park. To the south lies Gray's Reef Light, originally built in 1891.
Our ship will then double back toward the medieval-looking Waugoshance Light. The 12 mile eastward run to St. Helena Island provides ample opportunity for plenty of lighthouse lore. The final pass on the Westward Cruise swings by the St. Helena Island Light, then back under the Mighty Mackinaw Bridge to our dock in Mackinaw City.
An afternoon at sea, exploring on Lake Michigan and seeing the famed Lighthouses.
NOTE: FOR THOSE STAYING IN MACKINAW CITY, BE SURE THAT YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE - RSVP & Make a Payment.
IF WE HAVE MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE SIGN UP WE WILL GET AN ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT....which we will put into the Beverage Fund!!!
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| Soo Locks - Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
8am - 5 pm
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
www.soolocks.comATTENTION: THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO VISIT IN MICHIGAN. WE ONLY HAVE 16 PEOPLE SIGNED UP FOR THIS TRIP. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS UNIQUE CUSTOM TOUR THAT WE HAVE ARRANGED. THE BUS HOLDS 55 PEOPLE AND WE MUST PAY FOR THE ENTIRE BUS, SO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THIS TRIP, AND SIGN UP!!!!
This all day Bus Tour of the attractions in nearby Michigan's Upper Peninsula will take us over the 5 mile long Mackinaw Suspension Bridge on to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan where Lake Superior meets the St. Marys River the site of the Soo Locks. Michigan's Iron Ore Freighters use these locks to go east on their journey to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a magnificant site to see one of these enormous ships enter a "just fits" lock without so much as a pause. We will stop for lunch and continuing on toward Whitefish Point the site of the sinking of the Frieghter Edmund Fitzgerald Museum. We learn the power and fury that deep and ice cold Lake Superior can have on watercraft sailing in its waters. Then home to enjoy another dinner together to share stories and memories of the day.