2017 Winter Social - Bowling

[Marla]

We have had a few suggestions of fun events we can do this winter. Thank you to those who helped with the brainstorming. We are thinking the end of January or beginning of February to have a social get together. Let's have some fun and fight off our winter blues.

The following is a list of events that have been suggested, information regarding pricing and the websites for each option for you to look at. PLEASE PLACE YOUR VOTE. So we can determine and start planning. Voting will end on Jan 5th, 2017.

1. Whirlyball
5055 Richmond Rd. at Miles (250 ft. south of Miles Road)
Bedford Heights, OH.
(216) 591-0707

http://www.whirlyballcleveland.com/
Ages - 9 and up
Players per Game - 10
Four 13 min Games per Hour
2 Courts Available
Price - $165 Per Court / Per Hour

2. Bowling Night
Location: Buckeye Lanes
24488 Lorain Rd
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 777-6363

http://buckeyebowling.com/

Groups of 20 or more. Reserve 4 lanes
Before 5:00PM (Per Person)
2 Games & Shoes - $8.00
3 Games & Shoes - $9.50

After 5:00PM (Per Person)
2 Games & Shoes - $9.00
3 Games & Shoes - $11.50

3. Snow Tubing – Boston Mills Brandywine
http://www.bmbw.com/snow-tubing-polar-blast.html

Snow Tubing Group Rates (15 or more 3 hour session)
Adult $20
Regular Individual Rate $25

Regular3 Hour Session
Polar Blast is open during the following regular hours of operation.
Thursday 5:30pm- 9:30pm
Fridays 5:30pm -9:30pm
Saturdays 11:00am - 9:30pm
Sundays 11:00am - 8:00pm

4. Toboggan Chutes – Strongsville
http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Main ... hutes.aspx

Adult (all-day ticket): $12
Child 11 and Younger (all-day ticket): $10
One-Ride Ticket: $6
School and College ID Night starts January 5, 2017: Thursdays, $9 with school ID
Group rates - $1 off per person for groups of 20 or more are available for tobogganing during public hours and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance

Thursdays: January, February and March 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fridays: 6 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon–10:30 p.m.
Sundays: Noon–5 p.m.

5. Indoor Go-Karting – Cleveland
Boss Pro-karting
18301 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44142

http://bossprokarting.com/
Individual Pricing:
Cost per race/per person
$22 - for the first race
$19 - for the second race
$14 - for the third race

Group Pricing:
Rent the Track - 1 hour for a group (15 people or more) is $950 – We would need a confirmed commitment from each person to make this an option. The more people we have committed to the event the less it would cost. Minimum of 15 people would be $63.33 for each person for one hour of track time dedicated to us.

[Dual Port]

I don't know what whirlyball is but it sounds like it would make me dizzy. I have back problems which rules out tobogganing and snow tubing. Plus, I'm a freeze baby and don't like the cold. Go karting would be fun but with what I weigh I'm always the slowest kart on the track. The attendant usually has to adjust the governor 2-3 times just so I can keep up with the pack but I never do. Maybe they make a big block kart? Plus $950/hr seems pretty steep. That leaves bowling which I haven't done in 20 years, but hey, why not. Sounds like a good winter sport where alcohol is involved. Bowling it is.

[Six Volt]

My rank:

!. Bowling (its cheap and easy)
2. Go Karts (fun, but a little $ steep)

No real intrest in the rest.

[blue71]

Doesn't matter a ton to me.

Side note: I grew up with the go-kart guy and his wife. He raced them when we were young and then did some sort of sprint cars when we were older.

[ohiowesty]

1. go kart
2. bowling
3. snow tubing (I can get four $10 tickets through my kids' ski club)
4. toboggan (did it several times, usually waited in line for at least 45min)
5. whirlyball
6. my basement. I have a pool table and disco lights and moonshine for all of you!

[Marla]

Today is the last day to get your votes in!

It looks like bowling is winning. We will post more information once the vote is final. Thank you to all who participated so far. Your feedback and thoughts are both amusing and informative.

[heyed67]

this will be interesting.

[Marla]

The masses have spoken and Bowling it is! You're right heyed67, this should be interesting.

So the date selected is Sunday, January 29th at 3:00 PM. In order to avoid league play Sunday is our best option.We will call ahead and reserve 4 lanes. If we have more than 20 people bowling, we will get the group discount. (see the post above for info) There are concessions sold at the alley so you can get snacks and drinks while we play. Fathead brewery is across the way so we can stop there afterwards, if people are interested. That can be a game day decision.

This will be fun for the whole family, so bring the kids out, put on some funky shoes and let's have some fun. If you know you will be attending, please post it up. Having a head count would be helpful to determine if we need to reserve more lanes or not.

I am looking forward to this event to shake off the winter woes and get out with some good friends.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in the poll.

[wwebner]

We'll be there. Pam & Bill

[Kooper271]

Austin and Aurora will be there.