5:00 PM – Social Time

5:30 PM – Dinner

Ham & Rolls provided by GCSA.  (Thank you Jan & Haden, and Kathy & Dale Billings for the preparation!)

Please bring your own appetizers, table service, serving utensils, and beverages.

Please RSVP NO LATER than January 15th to:

Robbyn Peery (rocknrobbn@hotmail.com) or Chris Charlebois (charleyboy99@gmail.com).

Please see the list below for your potluck assignment. Each dish should be enough to feed 10 people.  Please be aware that changes may have to be made. You will be notified in plenty of time if changes are needed.

Dave Charlebois  has reserved a field at Prospector Park (#1) for Friday, January 2, 2026. 10 AM to 12 noon.   Meet at the post office parking lot at 9:30 AM.

Most of the hangovers should be gone by then.

Please bring along a couple bucks to practice to reimburse Dave for reserving the field.

Dear Gold Canyon Pancake Breakfast Crew…

I hope this message finds you well! On behalf of the board, I want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your participation in the upcoming pancake breakfasts. Your dedication and hard work are vital to our community, and the association truly could not exist without each and every one of you.  As a reminder, our first breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, January 3rd. I have attached the list of volunteers for the first breakfast.  I am managing the list of all our volunteers, kitchen and dining room, for the year.  If you will not be able to participate, please let me know directly at your earliest convenience.

Additionally, if you know of anyone else who might be interested in assisting us, we would love to have more help.  Thank you once again for your invaluable support. Looking forward to a fantastic breakfast season together!

Warm regards and very Happy New Year,
Jim Bellaire

As of today, all the rosters have had their final updates.

Also, all the game schedules for the Panners, Miners and Nuggets are on the web site under the menu heading “Upcoming Games”.

The next “Pit” gathering is on Tuesday, Dec 30th.  From that point on there will be a “Pit” gathering EVERY Tuesday til the end of the season.

The information takes a lot of time to keep straight and it’s here for a reason – and that is to keep you informed without having to make a million text messages, phone calls and emails.

If anyone has any questions on how to find information on the web site, text me(717-926-4325) or email me (gcsa.web.master@gcsa.org).

Kevin

Dave Charlebois has requested a practice for Thursday, December 18.   Meet in the parking lot at 8:30 AM then travel to Prospector Park to begin practice at 9:00 AM.

The 2025-2026 winter rosters have been updated on the web site.   Go to the menu tab “Teams” –> GCSA Team Rosters to see this years rosters.   The roster listings include each players phone#, Site#/Street, and email addresses.

Dear Members,

Each season, our softball association hosts a series of pancake breakfasts to raise funds for essentials like bats, equipment, uniforms, league fees, etc.. This year, we have scheduled five events on the following dates: January 3, January 17, January 31, February 14, and March 21.

These breakfasts are a team effort, with players and their spouses working together to ensure smooth operations—and they’re actually a lot of fun!

Food Handlers Certification Requirement
To comply with state regulations, anyone working in the kitchen must obtain a Food Handlers Certificate. This can be completed online (click here–>) eFoodHandlers for $10. The process involves passing a basic food safety test. The association will reimburse you for this cost.

However, we encourage all members to obtain certification promptly so we can finalize assignments ahead of our first breakfast on January 3.  According to our records, the following members either don’t have Food Handlers Certificates or their certificate has expired or will expire very soon.

Questions or Assistance
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to contact me at 530-448-1552. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Let’s make this season’s fundraisers a success!

Best regards,

Steve Charlton (530-448-1552)  “Head Pancake Guy”

We’re going to have hot dogs and bratwurst at the Pit today.  Please bring some sides!  Beer is being provided by the organization also.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate we’ll send out another email letting you know if this event is cancelled.

Our league season will begin on Friday, November 28 at 12:00 noon. We have five tee times reserved for 18 holes, and on some days we may be able to start a bit earlier.

Fees

• November & April: $68 riding / $54 walking

• December 1 – March 31: $79 riding / $65 walking

The final league golf date will be April 10.

If you would like to participate, please contact Tony Zimmerman by text at 847-642-5532 or by email at tzee43@hotmail.com. In accordance with SVE requirements, I must notify the golf shop by 4:00 p.m. each Wednesday with our confirmed number of tee times. I will send a text to confirm your scheduled tee time.

Thank you,
Tony Zimmerman

Come one, come all, the first “Pit” social of the season today at the pavilion next to the pickleball courts.  4 PM until ?.   

Dave Charlebois is ready to hand out uniforms!  Once you’ve completed your online registration, please visit Dave at 366 New Mexico (call or text 916-501-7000) to pay your annual dues. Dave will provide you with your uniform at that time.

Hello everyone,

The Fall season is quickly approaching, so this is a friendly reminder to register as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so!

Once you’ve completed your online registration, please visit Dave Charlebois at 366 New Mexico (call or text 916-501-7000) to pay your annual dues. Dave will also provide you with your uniform at that time.

I haven’t yet received the Fall season schedules, but I’ll post them on the website as soon as they become available. In the meantime, you can view the –> Fall League GCSA team rosters by clicking the link provided. Team assignments are largely consistent with last year, maintaining a similar structure to what we’ll use during the upcoming Winter season.  If anyone needs to switch teams, please contact me at 717-926-4325 or gcsa.web.master@thegcsa.org

Kevin Wike – League Coordinator

Hello GCSA Members,

As another season quickly approaches, I’ve received several inquiries regarding which players are returning and which are not. To provide clarity, I’ve prepared the following update.

You’ll find three lists below:

1. Registered Players – These individuals have officially registered for the upcoming season. (New players are highlighted in red. We have 6 new players at this point signed up.)

2. Unavailable Players – These are members who will not be participating this season due to various reasons (e.g., injuries).

3. Unregistered Players – These members participated last year but, as of September 19, 2025, have not yet registered, and their status for the upcoming season is unknown. If you know someone on this list, please consider reaching out to remind them to complete their registration..

FYI – the password for Player Registration is

Softball!

Some have forgotten to enter the exclamation point!

PLEASE RETURN UNIFORMS to David Charlebois!  He is heading out to California on Saturday the 22nd, so this must be done this week!  Put your Jersey, shorts, and long pants if you have them in a bag marked with your Name and site #.  If Dave is not at home put them on the table in his carport.

TODAY – the annual meeting and election of board members for next season takes place in the Ocotillo room at 10:00 AM.  In order to vote you must attend the meeting!

TUESDAY – Hamburgers at the pit 4:00 to 6:00.

WEDNESDAY – Inter squad game at Prospector Park – Field 1 at 10:00.    Let’s meet up in front of the post office at 9:30 so we know how many players we have before leaving for the field.  Also, if you know anyone who might want to play ball next year please invite them to play.

PLEASE RETURN UNIFORMS to David Charlebois!  He is returning to California on Saturday the 22nd, so this must be done this week!  Put your Jersey, shorts, and long pants if you have them in a bag marked with your Name and site #.  If Dave is not at home put them on the table in his carport.

Hope to see everyone at all three events!

Just so there’s no confusion!

The Annual Inter-squad game is Wednesday March 19th at 10 am at Prospector Park , Field 1.

Burgers at the Pit will be Tuesday, March 18th at 4:00!  The association will be providing the Hamburgers, buns, plates, napkins and condiments.  Please bring a potluck dish of your choice to share. We hope to see everyone there