What we’re about
Piccadilly Ski Club is a Chicago non-profit skiing, snowboarding and activity club based in the Chicago western suburbs. We are a friendly and adventurous group and like to keep active, socialize and travel. We welcome single people and couples to join us. Ages in our club range from 30 to 70, very active adults. Piccadilly members reside in the Downers Grove and surrounding areas, even as far away as South Carolina, Arkansas and Florida.
Since we plan events all year round, there are many opportunities to meet and make new friends through a wide variety of activities, such as skiing, golf, biking, social gatherings, and trips. In our 50+ year history, Piccadilly has planned hundreds of events locally, and traveled the globe extensively. We've taken ski trips throughout the US and Canada, as well as Europe and New Zealand. Non-ski adventures in our club’s travel history have taken us to Antigua, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Finger Lakes NY, Jamaica, Key West, Mexico, Nashville and New Orleans. Join us today to make new friends and go on your next great adventure.
Club Meetings start at 7:00pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays from August thru April; and during the summer months we meet the first Thursday in May, June & July at Miller's Ale House, 455 E Butterfield Road in Lombard, Illinois.
Also visit us on Facebook and www.piccadillyskiclub.com or email us at comeskiwithus@piccadillyskiclub.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bird Banding & HikeSagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont, IL
Meet us for Bird Banding at 8:30am/Birding Hike 9:30am at Camp Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th Street, Lemont. Here’s your opportunity to experience an actual bird in hand and to release back into the wild. We will observe master bird handlers weigh and examine various species of birds in our area. This is the best time for spring migration in the area. As the naturalists band the birds, they will share many pieces of information that are unique and interesting about each type of bird they handle. A great chance to see birds closer than you ever imagined before.
After the banding we can hike with our birding expert for about 1 mile and see what we can spot right there from the trails. Bring your binoculars, and if you don’t own a pair we will find you some to use; bring water; and wear comfortable shoes. If you haven’t started a lifetime birding list this would be a great time to start, There are some great birding apps that can elucidate the bird types, calls, similar birds and behavior. I’ll be glad to share the ones I know with you.
We will be gathering for lunch after the hike, lunch site will be at one of our favorite vintage locations. The "Irish Legend" Restaurant and taproom,at 8933 Archer Ave, Willow Springs around noon time. Come on out for lunch even if you don't attend the birding event.
Join us for some great birding! See you on the trail! For any questions contact: John @ jfosullivan56@att.net - Wine On The Fox in OswegoHudson Crossing Park, Oswego, IL
Wineries from throughout Illinois will feature their most sought-after varietals. Taste from more than 100 regional wine selections, enjoy live music and tasty local food. Bring your own chairs, a picnic, snacks, and dinner if you like. Food trucks will also be onsite. Free parking is available in the public parking garage at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing, 77 S. Adams St. next to Hudson Crossing Park. Enter and exit on Harrison St. or Adams St.
Purchase tickets in advance, online to do wine tasting. Tickets are available in 3 packages from $20-$45. Tickets are also available the day of the event at a higher price, so buy them in advance. You can find our group of friends, north of the Gazebo in the grass. Look for a laid back group of winetasters near a pole with streamers. This will be the location to place your chair and picnic as you wander around and check out the winery’s offerings and possibly the food trucks.
Tickets can be purchased on the website ahead of the event at https://www.wineonthefox.com/
Please sign up on Meetup so we know to look for you and keep an eye open for you.
Any questions about the event? Please contact John O’Sullivan at jfosullivan56@att.net
On the day of the event, Mike Holcik will be your host. Contact Mike at: tango2dart@gmail.com
